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]
702
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]
703
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]
704
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]
705
In 2024, which Indian regulatory body investigated Amazon for alleged breaches of competition laws related to deep discounting?
The Competition Commission of India (the antitrust watchdog) conducted the investigation into Amazon's business practices. The other bodies listed regulate financial markets, banking, and insurance, respectively. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431461/india-relaxes-e-commerce-investment-rules-for-exports-in-win-for-amazon, 23 Jul 2026]
706
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.
The CJP movement focuses on unemployment, examination irregularities, and the government's authoritarian style. While other groups may advocate for regional autonomy, it is not a core pillar of the CJP's stated agenda. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017750/modi-vows-punishment-for-exam-fraud-in-first-comments-on-indian-student-protests, 23 Jul 2026]
709
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 International Mathematical Olympiad is INCORRECT?
The statement that only one AI lab achieved a perfect score is incorrect because both Huawei and Xiaohongshu announced that their respective models achieved 100 percent. The other three statements accurately describe the testing and grading protocols followed during the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017757/ai-catches-up-with-humans-to-score-100pc-at-top-maths-contest, 23 Jul 2026]
710
On 2026-07-23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to establish which of the following to address examination fraud?
Prime Minister Modi announced the creation of fast-track courts specifically to expedite the prosecution of individuals involved in question paper leaks. This measure was proposed as a direct response to the student protests challenging the integrity of the national testing system. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017750/modi-vows-punishment-for-exam-fraud-in-first-comments-on-indian-student-protests, 23 Jul 2026]
