April 2024 Edition
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April 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#3461
Who was the first Muslim to travel into space during the mission conducted from April 29 to May 6, 1985?
(a) Sheikh Khalid ul Waleed
(b) Prince Karim Sulman
(c) Sheikh Bokhatar
(d) Prince Sulman Al Masud
Explanation: Prince Sultan bin Salman Al Saud, referred to in the option as Prince Sulman Al Masud, became the first Muslim, the first Arab, and the first member of a royal family to fly into space. He participated as a payload specialist on the Space Shuttle Discovery mission STS-51-G in 1985, representing Saudi Arabia.
#3462
What was the name of the world's first reusable spacecraft launched by the United States on April 12, 1981?
(a) Shuttle Discovery
(b) Shuttle Columbia
(c) Shuttle Endeavour
(d) None of these
Explanation: Space Shuttle Columbia was the first operational Space Shuttle in the NASA fleet. It successfully launched on April 12, 1981, marking the beginning of the Space Shuttle program. This mission, designated STS-1, demonstrated the feasibility of a reusable spacecraft capable of carrying crew and cargo into low Earth orbit, revolutionizing space exploration technology.
#3463
Which private airline was the first to be licensed in Pakistan in April 1993?
(a) Bhuya Airline
(b) Aero Asia Airline
(c) Air Blue
(d) Hajvery Airline
Explanation: Aero Asia International was established in 1993 as one of the first private airlines in Pakistan following the government's deregulation of the aviation sector. It played a significant role in the early expansion of private air travel within the country, connecting major cities before eventually ceasing operations.
#3464
Who served as the Chief Minister of Sindh during the period from August 1947 to April 1948?
(a) Rahim Talpur
(b) Nisar Khoro
(c) Noor Muhammad Talpur
(d) Ayub Khoro
Explanation: Muhammad Ayub Khoro was a prominent political figure in Sindh who served as the Chief Minister of the province immediately following the independence of Pakistan in 1947. His tenure during this critical transition period is well-documented in the political history of Sindh.
#3465
What was the total number of NATO member states as of 2024?
(a) 38
(b) 32
(c) 26
(d) 36
Explanation: As of 2024, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) consists of 32 member countries. The alliance expanded significantly in recent years, with the accession of Finland in 2023 and Sweden in 2024, bringing the total count to 32. This collective security organization continues to play a central role in Euro-Atlantic defense policy.
#3466
What is the total number of member states in NATO as of 2024?
(a) 38
(b) 32
(c) 26
(d) 36
Explanation: As of 2024, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) consists of 32 member countries. The alliance expanded significantly in recent years, with the accession of Finland in 2023 and Sweden in 2024, reflecting the evolving security dynamics in Europe and the North Atlantic region.
#3467
Which sector is projected to be the primary driver of Pakistan's GDP growth under the latest 5 year plan (2024-29)? (2026)
(a) Agriculture only
(b) Heavy manufacturing
(c) Services sector
(d) None of these
Explanation: Services sector is the primary driver and largest contributor to Pakistan GDP.
#3468
Which province introduced a "Green Energy Transition Policy" in 2024? (2026)
(a) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(b) Balochistan
(c) Punjab
(d) Sindh
Explanation: Punjab introduced the Green Energy Transition Policy in 2024.
#3469
What was the major event on 10th April 1940 in the history of the freedom movement?
(a) British Government published a "White Paper" on Indian affairs
(b) All-India Muslim League session was held in Madras
(c) Quit India Movement was announced
(d) Cabinet Mission Plan was accepted
Explanation: On 10th April 1940, the British Government issued a "White Paper" outlining its policy on India's future constitution. It assured consideration of Indian perspectives, a response to growing demands for self-governance amid World War II pressures.
#3470
Kharif crops start from April to June and major crops include:
(a) Cotton and Jowar
(b) Wheat and Gram
(c) Bajra and Rice
(d) Both (a) & (c)
Explanation: Kharif crops, sown during the monsoon season (April - June), include cotton, jowar, bajra, and rice. Wheat and gram are Rabi crops, sown in winter. The original question had a typo ("Jawar" instead of "Jowar"), which was corrected.
#3471
Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad dismissed Prime Minister Khawaja Nazimuddin on April 19, 1953, due to:
(a) Inability to address national challenges
(b) Patronage of corruption
(c) Vote of no-confidence in the Constituent Assembly
(d) Political tension created by partisan appeal
Explanation: Ghulam Muhammad dismissed Khawaja Nazimuddin on April 19, 1953, citing political instability and partisan conflicts, particularly over the language issue and economic challenges. The original answer (a) was incorrect and misleadingly phrased; it was revised to (d) for historical accuracy, with option (a) rephrased for clarity.
#3472
Which province introduced a "Green Energy Transition Policy" in 2024?
(a) Balochistan
(b) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(c) Punjab
(d) Sindh
Explanation: In 2024, the Government of Punjab launched its Green Energy / Solar Transition Policy and major solarization initiatives (such as the Chief Minister's Roshan Gharana solar program and the agricultural tube-well solar conversion initiative) to shift residential and agricultural consumers toward renewable energy.
#3473
Which sector is projected to be the primary driver of Pakistan's GDP growth under the latest 5 year plan (2024-29)?
(a) Agriculture only
(b) Heavy manufacturing
(c) Services sector
(d) None of these
Explanation: Under the Planning Commission's 13th Five-Year Plan (2024 - 2029), the services sector (accounting for roughly 58% of the GDP, led by information technology, telecom, finance, transport, and wholesale/retail trade) is projected to be the largest contributor and driver of economic growth.
#3474
The UN Climate Change Conference 2024 was held in:
(a) Turkmenistan
(b) Tajikistan
(c) Azerbaijan
(d) None of these
Explanation: The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) convened in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024. [1](https://unhabitat.org/events/un-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-29)
#3475
Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2024?
(a) India
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Brazil
(d) Germany
Explanation: The 19th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 18 - 19 November 2024 under the theme "Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet."[1](https://sdg.iisd.org/events/g20-summit-2024/)[7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024G20RiodeJaneirosummit)
#3476
Which country launched its first lunar rover in 2024?
(a) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
(b) Japan
(c) Israel
(d) USA
Explanation: The UAE announced a lunar rover named Rashid scheduled for launch in 2024 as part of its Mars 2117 program and broader space exploration ambitions.[3](https://www.space.com/united-arab-emirates-announces-moon-rover-rashid)
#3477
Which company was the first to introduce a fully autonomous electric car in 2024?
(a) Google
(b) Apple
(c) Tesla
(d) Mercedes-Benz
Explanation: Tesla rolled out an electric vehicle equipped with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite in 2024, marking the first commercially available EV advertised as fully autonomous.
#3478
Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
(a) USA
(b) France
(c) Japan
(d) Germany
Explanation: The 2024 Summer Olympics were staged in Paris, France, under the motto "Made for Sharing."[5](https://testbook.com/question-answer/which-country-will-host-the-2024-olympic-games--616675a510f80e88ca0b5219)
#3479
Who became the new President of Turkey in 2024?
(a) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
(b) Meral Akşener
(c) Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu
(d) Ekrem İmamoğlu
Explanation: Following his victory in the 2023 elections, Erdoğan continued for a final term, remaining Turkey's president throughout 2024.[6](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/erdogan-ally-floats-turkey-constitutional-amendment-let-him-extend-his-tenure-2024-11-05/)
#3480
Which international organization launched a new digital currency in 2024?
(a) IMF
(b) European Central Bank
(c) World Bank
(d) BRICS
Explanation: In 2024, the ECB initiated its digital euro pilot, marking the first major global central bank digital currency rollout.