The ICC imposed a fine of 15 percent of the match fee on Arshdeep Singh for breaching the Code of Conduct. This penalty was issued following an incident where he threw the ball at a New Zealand batsman. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980614/indias-arshdeep-fined-for-throwing-ball-at-new-zealands-mitchell-in-t20-world-cup-final, 10 Mar 2026]
952
Consider the following statements about the 2026 T20 World Cup travel crisis:
1. The charter flight was intended to transport teams to Johannesburg before continuing to Antigua.
2. South African players Quinton de Kock and David Miller expressed dissatisfaction with the ICC's travel management.
3. The West Indies team remained in India for several days after their elimination due to repeated charter delays.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the reports regarding the travel disruptions. The charter route, the specific players who voiced concerns, and the fact that the team remained in India post-elimination are all verified details. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980612/t20-world-cup-west-indies-players-leave-india-on-commercial-flights-after-charter-cancelled, 10 Mar 2026]
953
Consider the following statements about the security situation in Lakki Marwat:
1. The March 10, 2026, attack was the first time a quadcopter was used in the district.
2. Local police identified the perpetrators as suspected terrorists.
3. Previous quadcopter strikes in the region have targeted public spaces like football grounds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the report mentions a previous quadcopter strike in the same district approximately one month prior. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate based on the provided information. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980622/5-children-injured-in-quadcopter-attack-in-kps-lakki-marwat-officials, 10 Mar 2026]
954
Consider the following statements regarding governance, legal accountability, and diplomatic engagements involving Pakistan:
The PCB, under internal accountability frameworks, banned Hamza for visa-related deception. Simultaneously, the Peshawar High Court exercised its constitutional jurisdiction under Article 199 to adjudicate the residency status of foreign nationals, while the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat performed its parliamentary oversight function by scrutinizing excessive public sector remuneration. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2021098/pcb-bans-all-rounder-hamza-for-two-years-over-misleading-visa-information]
955
Which of the following central banks is scheduled to hold a policy meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2026?
The Bank of England is scheduled to hold its meeting on Thursday, while the Federal Reserve meets on Wednesday and the Bank of Japan on Friday. None of the other options match the Thursday schedule. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431958/shares-bonds-make-guarded-gains-as-oil-slips, 27 Jul 2026]
956
Under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, what is the primary legal effect of a 'reservation' made by a state upon signing a treaty?
A reservation is a unilateral statement made by a state when signing or ratifying a treaty, whereby it purports to exclude or modify the legal effect of certain provisions of the treaty in their application to that state.
The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the UN, tasked with settling legal disputes between states in accordance with international law and providing advisory opinions to authorized UN organs.
The principle of direct effect allows individuals to invoke EU law directly before national courts, establishing the supremacy of EU law over conflicting national legislation.
The incident occurred during the 11th over of the New Zealand innings. The bowler threw the ball back at the batsman, leading to a breach of the ICC Code of Conduct. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980614/indias-arshdeep-fined-for-throwing-ball-at-new-zealands-mitchell-in-t20-world-cup-final, 10 Mar 2026]
960
Which of the following players publicly criticized the ICC regarding the travel delays faced by the teams?
Daren Sammy, the West Indies coach, was among those who criticized the ICC for the lack of adequate travel arrangements. Gudakesh Motie and Tashinga Musekiwa were players involved in the match, not the individuals who issued the public criticism. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980612/t20-world-cup-west-indies-players-leave-india-on-commercial-flights-after-charter-cancelled, 10 Mar 2026]
