The SCO functions as a regional geopolitical framework primarily focused on the 'three evils' of terrorism, separatism, and extremism to ensure regional stability among member states.
The Corruption Perceptions Index serves as a governance metric by aggregating expert assessments and surveys to measure the perceived integrity of public sector institutions, rather than measuring absolute corruption levels.
The match is being hosted at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, which is noted as the 13th Test venue in the Caribbean. Sabina Park and Kensington Oval are other prominent Caribbean cricket grounds but are not the site of this specific match. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018615/pakistan-seize-control-but-hope-joseph-fight-on-as-west-indies-reach-303-7-at-lunch, 27 Jul 2026]
394
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship:
1. India successfully defended their title in the tournament.
2. Pakistan's path to the final included a victory over Bangladesh.
3. The tournament was hosted in a city within the United Arab Emirates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
India retained the title, and Pakistan did defeat Bangladesh (5-2) during the group stage. However, the tournament was hosted in Muscat, which is in Oman, not the United Arab Emirates. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018608/india-beat-pakistan-to-retain-youth-hockey5s-asian-title, 27 Jul 2026]
395
Which of the following statements regarding the second day of the first Test is INCORRECT?
Mohammad Rizwan is the wicket-keeper and did not score a century in the morning session; he was involved in taking a catch behind the stumps. The other three statements accurately reflect the events of the second day's morning session. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018615/pakistan-seize-control-but-hope-joseph-fight-on-as-west-indies-reach-303-7-at-lunch, 27 Jul 2026]
396
Consider the following statements about Kylian Mbappe's World Cup career:
1. He scored four goals in the 2018 World Cup.
2. He scored eight goals in the 2022 World Cup.
3. He has participated in three World Cup campaigns as of 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate. Mbappe scored 4 goals in 2018, 8 goals in 2022, and the 2026 tournament marked his third World Cup campaign. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016719/frances-mbappe-becomes-world-cups-all-time-top-scorer, 19 Jul 2026]
397
What was the record voter turnout recorded during the 2026 Hungarian parliamentary elections?
The election saw a record turnout of 77.8 percent at 6:30 pm local time. This high participation reflects the intense public interest in the contest between Orban and Magyar. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991135/viktor-orban-concedes-painful-defeat-to-conservative-peter-magyar-in-hungary-polls, 12 Apr 2026]
398
What is the primary reason cited by President Donald Trump for his dissatisfaction with the latest Iranian proposal?
President Trump explicitly stated that the Iranian offer contained specific demands that he could not accept, though he did not provide granular details. While he also mentioned that the Iranian leadership appeared disjointed, the primary reason for his rejection of the proposal was the content of the offer itself. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996711/trump-not-satisfied-with-irans-new-proposal-says-truce-terminated-hostilities-as-war-powers-deadline-arrives, 01 May 2026]
399
According to Rana Sanaullah, a protest by JUI-F outside the General Headquarters (GHQ) would be considered an attack on:
Rana Sanaullah stated that a protest at the GHQ would not merely be a political demonstration but a direct attack on Pakistan's defence. He emphasized that such actions are unacceptable. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016238/sanaullah-says-jui-f-chiefs-remarks-against-martyrs-were-inappropriate-but-unintended, 17 Jul 2026]
400
Consider the following statements about the AJK electoral process:
1. The previous general elections in AJK were held in 2021.
2. The PPP and JUI-F alliance intends to contest all 45 seats jointly.
3. The JUI-F leadership emphasized that dialogue is the primary solution to regional problems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the last elections were in 2021. Statement 3 is correct as Maulana Fazlur Rehman explicitly stated that dialogue, not force, is the solution. Statement 2 is incorrect because the PPP only allocated two seats to the JUI-F, not a joint contest for all 45 seats. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011985/ppp-jui-f-announce-they-will-jointly-contest-upcoming-ajk-elections, 30 Jun 2026]
