Cape Verde is widely known by the nickname 'The Blue Sharks'. The other options are common nicknames for different national teams, such as Nigeria or Saudi Arabia. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008115/spain-held-0-0-by-world-cup-debutants-cape-verde, 15 Jun 2026]
1092
The FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament was expanded to include how many teams?
FIFA expanded the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams to allow for greater global representation. The previous standard for many years was 32 teams. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008115/spain-held-0-0-by-world-cup-debutants-cape-verde, 15 Jun 2026]
1093
What percentage of possession did Spain hold during their match against Cape Verde on June 15, 2026?
Spain maintained 74 per cent possession throughout the match but failed to score. The other figures are incorrect estimates of their dominance in the game. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008115/spain-held-0-0-by-world-cup-debutants-cape-verde, 15 Jun 2026]
1094
Which of the following regional organizations functions primarily as a governance institution for economic and political cooperation among its member states in the Arabian Peninsula?
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a regional intergovernmental political and economic union consisting of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except Iraq, serving as a key governance institution for regional stabilization and economic integration.
Consider the following statements about the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding:
1. The agreement mandates the immediate removal of all US naval forces from the region upon the signing of the MOU.
2. Iran is required to provide safe passage for commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz without charge for 60 days.
3. The agreement includes provisions for the termination of both unilateral US sanctions and UN Security Council resolutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the US is required to remove forces only within 30 days after the final deal, not immediately upon signing the MOU. Statements 2 and 3 accurately reflect the provisions regarding maritime passage and the schedule for sanctions termination. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008644/us-official-unveils-14-point-iran-agreement-to-halt-conflict-and-reopen-strait-of-hormuz, 17 Jun 2026]
1096
Which security doctrine explicitly identified the Persian Gulf as a region of vital national interest, asserting that the United States would employ military force to counter external threats to the area?
The Carter Doctrine, articulated in 1980, defined the Persian Gulf as a critical zone for global energy security, thereby formalizing a specific regional security commitment.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, essential for global energy security and international maritime trade.
Consider the following statements about the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding:
1. The agreement mandates the immediate removal of all US naval forces from the region upon the signing of the MOU.
2. Iran is required to provide safe passage for commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz without charge for 60 days.
3. The agreement includes provisions for the termination of both unilateral US sanctions and UN Security Council resolutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the US is required to remove forces only within 30 days after the final deal, not immediately upon signing the MOU. Statements 2 and 3 accurately reflect the provisions regarding maritime passage and the schedule for sanctions termination. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008644/us-official-unveils-14-point-iran-agreement-to-halt-conflict-and-reopen-strait-of-hormuz, 17 Jun 2026]
1099
All of the following are provisions included in the 14-point agreement EXCEPT:
The agreement does not include a provision for the transfer of nuclear technology; rather, it explicitly defers the complex issue of Iran's nuclear program to future negotiations. The other options are explicitly stated in the 14-point text. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008644/us-official-unveils-14-point-iran-agreement-to-halt-conflict-and-reopen-strait-of-hormuz, 17 Jun 2026]
1100
According to the agreement, the United States and its regional partners plan to develop a reconstruction and economic development plan for Iran worth at least:
Point 6 of the memorandum explicitly commits the United States and regional partners to a reconstruction plan valued at no less than USD 300 billion. This is intended to support the economic development of Iran following the cessation of hostilities. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008644/us-official-unveils-14-point-iran-agreement-to-halt-conflict-and-reopen-strait-of-hormuz, 17 Jun 2026]
