Pakistan won the series 2-1, not 3-0. The other statements accurately reflect the series progression and results. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005169/pakistan-upstage-australia-for-2-1-odi-series-win, 04 Jun 2026]
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Who was the captain of the Australian cricket team during the 2026 ODI series against Pakistan?
Josh Inglis served as the captain for the Australian side throughout the three-match ODI series. Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis were members of the squad but did not hold the captaincy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005169/pakistan-upstage-australia-for-2-1-odi-series-win, 04 Jun 2026]
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Which bowler took a career-best four-wicket haul during the second ODI of the 2026 series?
Nathan Ellis recorded a career-best four-wicket haul in the second ODI, which helped Australia level the series at 1-1. Matthew Kuhnemann also performed well in the series but his career-best was 3-38. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005169/pakistan-upstage-australia-for-2-1-odi-series-win, 04 Jun 2026]
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Who was the captain of the Bangladesh cricket team during the second Test match in May 2026?
Najmul Hossain Shanto served as the captain of the Bangladesh team during the series. Litton Das performed wicket-keeping duties, and Mahmudul Hasan Joy was a fielder. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001532/taijul-puts-bangladesh-on-brink-of-test-series-win-over-pakistan, 19 May 2026]
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Which of the following specialized agencies of the United Nations is responsible for establishing international standards for civil aviation?
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is the specialized agency tasked with developing the principles and techniques of international air navigation and fostering the planning and development of international air transport.
The Geneva Conventions constitute the core of international humanitarian law, specifically establishing legal protections for non-combatants, wounded soldiers, and prisoners of war during armed conflicts.
The 'Responsibility to Protect' (R2P) doctrine, adopted at the 2005 World Summit, primarily addresses the limitations of which international legal concept?
R2P redefines state sovereignty not as an absolute right of non-interference, but as a responsibility to protect populations from mass atrocities, allowing for international intervention when a state fails in this duty.
Under the UN Charter, the Security Council is vested with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, including the authority to issue binding resolutions and authorize enforcement actions.
Which of the following principles serves as the foundational basis for the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in contentious cases between states?
The ICJ operates on the principle of consensual jurisdiction, meaning states must explicitly consent to the court's authority to settle a dispute, either through special agreements, treaty clauses, or optional clause declarations.
Consider the following statements about the second Test match between Bangladesh and Pakistan:
1. Pakistan's captain Shan Masood scored a half-century during the fourth day.
2. Nahid Rana dismissed Saud Shakeel with a wide yorker.
3. The match was played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as Shan Masood scored 71 and Nahid Rana dismissed Saud Shakeel. Statement 3 is incorrect because the match was held at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, not the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001532/taijul-puts-bangladesh-on-brink-of-test-series-win-over-pakistan, 19 May 2026]
