The Brian Lara Stadium, located in the south of Trinidad, was designated as the venue for the first Test of the series. Queen's Park Oval is the other Test venue in Trinidad but is not the site of this maiden Test. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018018/brian-lara-stadium-hosts-maiden-test-as-west-indies-face-pakistan, 24 Jul 2026]
792
Who has been appointed as the captain of the Pakistan Test cricket team for the series against the West Indies in 2026?
Babar Azam returned as the captain of the Pakistan Test team, replacing Shan Masood following a series loss in Bangladesh. Shan Masood was the previous captain, making him a plausible distractor. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018018/brian-lara-stadium-hosts-maiden-test-as-west-indies-face-pakistan, 24 Jul 2026]
793
Consider the following statements about the water situation on the Chenab River as of 2026-07-24:
1. The rise in water levels is attributed to rainfall in the upper catchment areas.
2. The government has compared current water levels with historical data from 2017, 2022, 2023, and 2025.
3. The Chenab River has the capacity to generate extreme flooding independently without external rainfall.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the Commissioner's testimony. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Commissioner specifically noted that the river does not have the capacity to generate extreme flooding independently. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431517/senate-panel-told-govt-unaware-of-indias-chenab-water-release, 24 Jul 2026]
794
Arrange the following events in the order of their contextual development within the July 2026 week:
I. Notification of the new tax regime for small shopkeepers.
II. Launch of the 45km Green Railway Corridor project in Punjab.
III. Onset of the new monsoon spell leading to a roof collapse in Lahore.
IV. Announcement of mandatory screening legislation for HIV/Hepatitis.
The order is established based on the implementation of economic policy (I), the inauguration of infrastructure projects (II), the introduction of legislative policy (IV), and the environmental impact of the weather shift (III) as reported on July 29. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019158/fbr-notifies-new-tax-regime-for-small-shopkeepers]
795
Which of the following best describes the primary mandate of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) within the framework of global governance?
Under the UN Charter, the Security Council holds the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, possessing the authority to issue binding resolutions on member states.
Which of the following principles serves as the foundational basis for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in its approach to regional geopolitical engagement?
The 'ASEAN Way' is characterized by the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of member states, which distinguishes it from more integrated regional governance models like the European Union.
Consider the following statements about the political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir as of 2026:
1. The PPP leadership has officially declared that they will boycott the upcoming elections.
2. The PML-N government in Punjab has been accused by the PPP of administrative incompetence.
3. The decision regarding the next Prime Minister of Kashmir rests with the people of Kashmir according to the PPP's stated position.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is false because the PPP explicitly stated they would contest the elections despite their concerns. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate based on the provided political commentary. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431326/ajk-polls-ppp-leader-says-optimistic-about-electoral-prospects, 23 Jul 2026]
798
Which of the following statements regarding the recent fuel pricing policy is INCORRECT?
The All Pakistan Dealers Association rejected the daily pricing decision and considered protest plans, making the incorrect statement. The other statements accurately reflect the government's policy and the usage of fuel types. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017573/govt-increases-petrol-price-by-rs639-diesel-by-rs783-per-litre, 22 Jul 2026]
799
Which of the following institutional features distinguishes the African Union (AU) from its predecessor, the Organization of African Unity (OAU)?
Unlike the OAU, which strictly adhered to non-interference, the AU Constitutive Act grants the Union the right to intervene in a member state in respect of grave circumstances, such as war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
SAARC functions on the principle of unanimity, requiring consensus among all member states for decisions, which reflects its intergovernmental rather than supranational nature.
