Khalilur Rahman, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, was elected to the UNGA presidency for the 2026-2027 session. Andreas S. Kakouris was the opposing candidate from Cyprus. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004697/bangladesh-elected-president-of-un-general-assembly-in-closely-contested-vote, 02 Jun 2026]
552
The UNGA presidency for the 81st session was contested by candidates from which regional group?
The presidency for the 81st session was allocated to the Asia-Pacific Group under the principle of geographical rotation. Bangladesh and Cyprus were the primary contenders within this framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004697/bangladesh-elected-president-of-un-general-assembly-in-closely-contested-vote, 02 Jun 2026]
553
Which of the following statements regarding the UNGA presidential election process is INCORRECT?
The election is conducted by secret ballot unless members agree otherwise, and it is not always a consensus-based process, as evidenced by the contested 2026 election. The other statements accurately describe the procedural framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004697/bangladesh-elected-president-of-un-general-assembly-in-closely-contested-vote, 02 Jun 2026]
554
Which location in the United Kingdom recorded its highest May temperature on record on May 25, 2026?
Kew Gardens in southwest London recorded a temperature of 34.8°C, which the Met Office confirmed as the hottest May day on record for the UK. Other locations did not reach this specific record-breaking threshold. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003065/mini-version-of-hell-heat-dome-over-europe-scorches-uk-france-spain, 25 May 2026]
555
What is the primary reason cited for Iran's recent suspension of nuclear negotiations?
Iran suspended the nuclear talks in protest over Israel's ongoing military strikes in Lebanon. While sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz are points of contention, the specific trigger for the suspension was the situation in Lebanon. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004681/iran-willing-to-negotiate-aspects-of-nuclear-programme-rubio-says-amid-escalating-scrutiny-over-war, 02 Jun 2026]
556
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]
557
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]
558
Which of the following statements regarding the second Test match on May 19, 2026, is INCORRECT?
Pakistan did not chase the target on the fourth day; they ended the day at 316-7, still needing 121 runs. The other three statements are factually accurate based on the match report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001532/taijul-puts-bangladesh-on-brink-of-test-series-win-over-pakistan, 19 May 2026]
559
Which Bangladeshi bowler took 4-113 to put Pakistan in a difficult position during the second Test on May 19, 2026?
Taijul Islam was the primary architect of the Bangladeshi bowling effort, claiming four wickets including key dismissals of Babar Azam and Salman Agha. Nahid Rana also contributed but did not take four wickets in this innings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001532/taijul-puts-bangladesh-on-brink-of-test-series-win-over-pakistan, 19 May 2026]
560
What was the target set for Pakistan to win the second Test match in Sylhet?
Pakistan required 437 runs for victory, which would have been a record-breaking chase. 418 is the record chase held by the West Indies, and 377 is the highest chase previously achieved by Pakistan. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001532/taijul-puts-bangladesh-on-brink-of-test-series-win-over-pakistan, 19 May 2026]
