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.
#861
In the IEA Renewables 2024 outlook, which technologies account for ~95% of additions to 2030?
(a) ccount for ~95% of additions to 2030?
(b) Solar PV + wind
(c) Geothermal + marine
(d) Nuclear + CCS
Explanation: Their cost competitiveness and scale underpin the forecast expansion. ([IEA](https://www.iea.org/reports/renewables-2024/electricity?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Electricity – Renewables 2024 – Analysis - IEA"))
#862
Which sphere saw record renewable additions in 2024 per REN21 GSR 2025?
(a) dditions in 2024 per REN21 GSR 2025?
(b) Power sector
(c) Transport only
(d) None—additions fell
Explanation: The >700 GW added were overwhelmingly in electricity generation capacity. ([REN21](https://www.ren21.net/gsr-2025/downloads/pdf/go/GSR_2025_GO_2025_Full_Report.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "RENEWABLES 2025 GLOBAL STATUS REPORT"))
#863
What proposal did the Muslim League submit to Cabinet Mission on 9 April 1946?
(a) Separate electorates
(b) Two constitution-making bodies
(c) End provincial autonomy
(d) Military autonomy
Explanation: League demanded two constituent bodies for Hindu and Muslim provinces.
#864
Which British official submitted constitutional reform suggestions in April 1942 following failed talks?
(a) Lord Wavell
(b) Sir Stafford Cripps
(c) Lord Pethick Lawrence
(d) John Simon
Explanation: After the initial discussions with Indian political leaders reached a deadlock, Sir Stafford Cripps submitted his own suggestions for constitutional reform to the British Government in April 1942. However, these suggestions were also unable to satisfy the conflicting demands of the Congress and the Muslim League.
#865
Who is the current President of Pakistan as of late 2024?
(a) Arif Alvi
(b) Asif Ali Zardari
(c) Shahbaz Sharif
(d) Sadiq Sanjrani
Explanation: Asif Ali Zardari was elected as the 14th President of Pakistan on March 9, 2024, succeeding Dr. Arif Alvi. This is his second non-consecutive term in office.
#866
Who served as the caretaker Prime Minister during the 2024 General Elections?
(a) Justice (R) Nasirul Mulk
(b) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
(c) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso
(d) Shahbaz Sharif
Explanation: Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, a politician from Balochistan, was sworn in as the 8th caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan in August 2023. He oversaw the country through the 2024 general elections until the election of the new Prime Minister.
#867
Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan as of mid-2024?
(a) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
(b) Imran Khan
(c) Shahbaz Sharif
(d) Nawaz Sharif
Explanation: Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for a second time in March 2024 following the general elections held in February 2024.
#868
What is the total number of seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan as per the 2024 general elections framework?
(a) 342
(b) 336
(c) 272
(d) 326
Explanation: Following the 25th Amendment and the merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the total number of seats in the National Assembly was reduced from 342 to 336. This includes 266 general seats, 60 seats reserved for women, and 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims.
#869
Who was elected as the Speaker of the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan in March 2024?
(a) Asad Qaiser
(b) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
(c) Sardar Ayaz Sadiq
(d) Qasim Suri
Explanation: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq of the PML-N was elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly for the third time in March 2024. He defeated the PTI-backed candidate Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar. The Speaker is the presiding officer of the house and maintains order during sessions.
#870
In the 2024 National Assembly, how many seats are reserved specifically for non-Muslims?
(a) 5
(b) 10
(c) 15
(d) 20
Explanation: The National Assembly has 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims (minorities). These members are elected through a proportional representation system based on the total number of general seats won by each political party in the National Assembly.
#871
Which political party emerged with the largest number of seats in the Sindh Assembly during the 2024 elections?
(a) MQM-P
(b) PTI
(c) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
(d) PML-N
Explanation: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured a heavy majority in the Sindh Assembly in the 2024 elections, allowing it to form the provincial government for the fourth consecutive time since 2008. Syed Murad Ali Shah was subsequently re-elected as the Chief Minister.
#872
The 26th Constitutional Amendment, passed in October 2024, primarily focused on which area of governance?
(a) Local Government reforms
(b) Judicial reforms and the appointment of the CJP
(c) Economic emergency powers
(d) Education sector devolution
Explanation: The 26th Amendment significantly altered the process of appointing the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) and established constitutional benches. It introduced a parliamentary committee to select the CJP from the three most senior judges, shifting away from the previous 'seniority-only' principle.
#873
Who is the current Leader of the House in the 16th National Assembly (elected in March 2024)?
(a) Asif Ali Zardari
(b) Shahbaz Sharif
(c) Nawaz Sharif
(d) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Explanation: Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister (Leader of the House) for a second term in March 2024. He represents a coalition government comprising the PML-N, PPP, MQM-P, and other smaller parties.
#874
Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan to be ousted via a successful 'Vote of No-Confidence' in April 2022?
(a) Nawaz Sharif
(b) Yousaf Raza Gillani
(c) Imran Khan
(d) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Explanation: Imran Khan made history in April 2022 when he became the first Prime Minister in Pakistan's history to be removed from office through a vote of no-confidence. 174 members voted against him in the 342-member house of that time.
#875
Which political party formed the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) following the 2024 elections?
(a) JUI-F
(b) PML-N
(c) PTI (represented by Sunni Ittehad Council/Independent bloc)
(d) ANP
Explanation: In KP, candidates backed by the PTI won a landslide victory. After the elections, they joined the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) as a bloc and elected Ali Amin Gandapur as the Chief Minister of the province.
#876
Which Provincial Assembly elected Maryam Nawaz Sharif as the first female Chief Minister in Pakistan's history in 2024?
(a) Sindh Assembly
(b) Punjab Assembly
(c) Balochistan Assembly
(d) KP Assembly
Explanation: In February 2024, the Punjab Assembly elected Maryam Nawaz Sharif as the Chief Minister of Punjab. This was a historic event as she became the first woman to lead a provincial government in Pakistan.
#877
What is the total number of seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan as per the 2024 general elections framework?
(a) 342
(b) 336
(c) 272
(d) 326
Explanation: Following the 25th Amendment and the merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the total number of seats in the National Assembly was reduced from 342 to 336. This includes 266 general seats, 60 seats reserved for women, and 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims.
#878
Who was elected as the Speaker of the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan in March 2024?
(a) Asad Qaiser
(b) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
(c) Sardar Ayaz Sadiq
(d) Qasim Suri
Explanation: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq of the PML-N was elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly for the third time in March 2024. He defeated the PTI-backed candidate Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar. The Speaker is the presiding officer of the house and maintains order during sessions.
#879
In the 2024 National Assembly, how many seats are reserved specifically for non-Muslims?
(a) 5
(b) 10
(c) 15
(d) 20
Explanation: The National Assembly has 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims (minorities). These members are elected through a proportional representation system based on the total number of general seats won by each political party in the National Assembly.
#880
Which political party emerged with the largest number of seats in the Sindh Assembly during the 2024 elections?
(a) MQM-P
(b) PTI
(c) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
(d) PML-N
Explanation: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured a heavy majority in the Sindh Assembly in the 2024 elections, allowing it to form the provincial government for the fourth consecutive time since 2008. Syed Murad Ali Shah was subsequently re-elected as the Chief Minister.