The match ended in a draw, meaning Spain did not win. The other statements are factually accurate regarding the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008115/spain-held-0-0-by-world-cup-debutants-cape-verde, 15 Jun 2026]
152
Who is the designated US official expected to sign the Iran agreement in Geneva?
Vice President JD Vance is the official designated to sign the agreement in Geneva. The other individuals listed are members of the US Senate involved in the oversight process. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008356/trump-open-to-congressional-review-of-iran-deal-as-lawmakers-seek-details, 16 Jun 2026]
153
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan election results is INCORRECT?
The IPP did not win any seats during the initial general elections; they fielded 16 candidates but none were successful. The party only gained representation later when four independent winners joined them. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008336/four-independents-join-aleem-khans-istehkam-i-pakistan-party-in-gilgit-baltistan, 16 Jun 2026]
154
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Iran agreement:
1. The agreement was signed electronically by President Trump and Vice President Vance on the Sunday preceding June 16, 2026.
2. The full text of the memorandum of understanding has been released to the public to ensure transparency.
3. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has expressed that he currently lacks sufficient information to judge the merits of the deal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the deal was signed electronically on Sunday. Statement 2 is false because the administration has not yet released the text of the memorandum, which is the core of the lawmakers' complaints. Statement 3 is correct as Senator Thune explicitly stated he did not know enough about the deal to judge it. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008356/trump-open-to-congressional-review-of-iran-deal-as-lawmakers-seek-details, 16 Jun 2026]
155
Consider the following statements about the shift in AI billing models:
1. Microsoft's move to usage-based billing marks a departure from two decades of fixed subscription fees.
2. GitHub, a Microsoft subsidiary, also transitioned to usage-based billing in early 2026.
3. Anthropic has announced that its cutting-edge models will be billed by usage rather than included in premium subscriptions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate. Microsoft is shifting its long-standing subscription model, GitHub implemented usage-based billing in June 2026, and Anthropic has confirmed a similar strategy for its flagship models. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008363/microsoft-launches-ai-agent-with-pay-as-you-go-pricing, 16 Jun 2026]
156
What is the nickname of the Cape Verde national football team?
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]
157
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]
158
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]
159
With which country will Iran conduct a dialogue to define future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz?
Point 5 of the agreement specifies that Iran will engage in dialogue with the Sultanate of Oman to determine the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz. This is to be done in consultation with other Persian Gulf littoral states. [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]
160
Which of the following regional frameworks is primarily designed to facilitate collective security and political cooperation among its member states in the Persian Gulf region?
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a regional intergovernmental political and economic union consisting of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf, specifically focused on regional security and economic integration, distinguishing it from the broader mandates of the Arab League or the OIC.
