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]
852
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]
853
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]
854
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]
855
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.
The Carter Doctrine (1980) articulated that any attempt by an outside force to gain control of the Persian Gulf region would be regarded as an assault on the vital interests of the United States, necessitating military response.
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]
858
Consider the following statements about Pakistan's engagement with the SCO:
1. Pakistan hosted the Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government in October 2024.
2. Pakistan leads an SCO working group specifically focused on poverty alleviation.
3. The SCO was originally formed in 2001 as a security cooperation group.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate. Pakistan hosted the 2024 government-level meeting, chairs the poverty alleviation working group, and the SCO was indeed founded in 2001 with a primary focus on security. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008079/pakistan-to-assume-chairmanship-of-sco-council-of-heads-of-states-in-september, 15 Jun 2026]
859
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]
860
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]
