August 2024 Edition

August 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions

Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.

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#2421

Pakistan's new political map released in August 2020 officially claims which territories in Gujarat, India?

(a) Ahmedabad
(b) Junagadh and Manavadar
(c) Surat and Kutch
(d) Rajkot
Explanation: In 2020, Pakistan released an updated political map that included Junagadh and Manavadar as part of its territory. These states had acceded to Pakistan in 1947 but were annexed by India shortly after. By including them in the map, Pakistan reaffirmed its legal claim over these territories based on the historical instruments of accession signed by their rulers.
#2422

Auguste Comte's "Law of Three Stages" includes the following stages:

(a) Industrial, Post-industrial, Modern
(b) Theological, Metaphysical, Scientific
(c) Primitive, Feudal, Modern
(d) Religious, Political, Scientific
Explanation: Theological, Metaphysical, Scientific
#2423

When was the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024 passed by the Senate?

(a) June 20
(b) July 4
(c) July 10
(d) None of These
Explanation: July 4
#2424

Who was serving as the acting president when the Elections Act (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 was signed?

(a) Asif Ali Zardari
(b) Qazi Faez Isa
(c) Sikandar Sultan Raja
(d) Yousuf Raza Gilani
Explanation: Yousuf Raza Gilani
#2425

Who signed the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024 into law?

(a) Chief Justice of Pakistan
(b) Prime Minister of Pakistan
(c) President Asif Ali Zardari
(d) Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani
Explanation: President Asif Ali Zardari
#2426

What does the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024 empower the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to do?

(a) Conduct new elections without parliamentary approval
(b) Appoint retired high court judges to election tribunals without consulting the chief justices of apex courts
(c) Dismiss election petitions without a hearing
(d) Increase the number of seats in the National Assembly
Explanation: Appoint retired high court judges to election tribunals without consulting the chief justices of apex courts
#2427

Which country won the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup?

(a) Pakistan
(b) India
(c) Australia
(d) England
Explanation: India defeated South Africa by 7 runs in the final at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, to claim their second T20 World Cup title in 2024.[2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024Men'sT20WorldCupfinal)
#2428

G20 Summit meeting held in in 2024.

(a) Costa Rica
(b) Rio de Janeiro
(c) None of these
(d) Tokyo
Explanation: The 19th G20 Summit took place at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 18 - 19 November 2024. [15](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024G20RiodeJaneirosummit)
#2429

Who is India's largest trading partner for 2024?

(a) None of these
(b) China
(c) Russia
(d) USA
Explanation: In FY 2023 - 24, bilateral trade between India and China reached $8.4 billion, making China India's top trading partner.
#2430

In the April 2024 attack in Nushki, how many Punjabis were reported killed? اردو: اپریل 2024 میں نوشکی حملے میں کتنے پنجابی مارے گئے؟

(a) 10
(b) 20
(c) 30
(d) 40
Explanation: The referenced report stated that ten Punjabis were killed in the April 2024 attack in Nushki.
#2431

Which Iranian President died in a helicopter crash in 2024? اردو: دو ہزار چوبیس میں کون سا ایرانی صدر ہیلی کاپٹر کے حادثے میں شہید ہوا؟

(a) Ahmadi Najad
(b) Hamid Karzai
(c) Ebrahim Raisi
(d) Hosni Mubarak
Explanation: Ebrahim Raisi was reported to have died in a helicopter crash in 2024.
#2432

Who was the last Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab in 2024? اردو: پنجاب کا آخری نگراں وزیر خزانہ 2024 میںکون تھا

(a) Chaudhary Pervaz Illahi
(b) Mohsin Nuqvi
(c) Lafif Khosa
(d) None of these
Explanation: According to the provided source, Mohsin Nuqvi was the caretaker chief minister of Punjab in 2024.
#2433

The Asia Football Cup 2024 was won by? اردو: ایشیا فٹ بال کپ 2024 کس نے جیتا؟

(a) UAE
(b) Qatar
(c) Jordon
(d) South Africa
Explanation: As stated in the question, Qatar won the Asia Football Cup 2024.
#2434

Frederick X became king on 14th January 2024 of which country? اردو: فریڈرک ایکس 14 جنوری 2024 کو کس ملک کا بادشاہ بنا؟

(a) Denmark
(b) Spain
(c) United Kingdom
(d) New Zealand
Explanation: Frederik X acceded to the Danish throne on 14 January 2024, making him king of Denmark.
#2435

2024 Olympics will be held in which country? اردو: اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں

(a) London - UK
(b) Beijing - China
(c) Paris - France
(d) Rio_ Brazil
Explanation: The 2024 Summer Olympics are scheduled to be hosted in Paris, France.
#2436

Which country was hosted the Summer Olympics in 2024? اردو: سن 2024 میں کس ملک کو سمر اولمپکس کی میزبانی کی گئی تھی؟

(a) France
(b) Japan
(c) United States
(d) Australia
Explanation: The 2024 Summer Olympics were hosted by Paris, France.
#2437

Who was the last Caretaker Finance Minister of Pakistan in 2024? اردو: پاکستان کا آخری نگراں وزیر خزانہ 2024 میںکون تھا؟

(a) Jalil Abbas Jilani
(b) Ishaq Dar
(c) Shaukat Tarin
(d) Hina Rabbani Khar
Explanation: Jalil Abbas Jilani served as Pakistan's caretaker finance minister in 2024.
#2438

In Feb 2024, Murad Ali Shah sworn in as _________ Chief Minister of Sindh province? اردو: فروری 2024 میں مراد علی شاہ نے صوبہ سندھ کے کس نمبر کے وزیر اعلیٰ کا حلف اٹھایا؟

(a) 23rd
(b) 27th
(c) 24th
(d) 25th
Explanation: He was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Sindh in February 2024.
#2439

According to the IMF's 2024 forecast, what is the approximate global headline inflation rate expected to be for the year?

(a) 2.5%
(b) 5.9%
(c) 8.1%
(d) 3.2%
Explanation: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected in its late-2024 outlook that global headline inflation is forecast to decline steadily to approximately $5.9\%$ in 2024, down from higher rates in 2023, reflecting global monetary policy tightening.
#2440

Which medal did Arshad Nadeem win in the Men's Javelin Throw at the Paris Olympics 2024?

(a) Bronze
(b) Silver
(c) Gold
(d) None of these
Explanation: Medal: Gold Winning Throw: 92.97 m Date: 8 August 2024 Origin: Mian Channu, Pakistan Previous Olympic Record: 90.57 m by Andreas Thorkildsen (Beijing 2008) Global Ranking: Sixth longest throw ever ; best in the world in 2024 Last verified on 02-02-2026 Related MCQs Which Pakistani won the bronze medal in the women's 60kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games? دو ہزار چھبیس کے کامن ویلتھ گیمز میں خواتین کے 60 کلوگرام کے مقابلے میں کس پاکستانی نے کانسی کا تمغہ جیتا؟ Kashmala Tariq Fatima Zahra Samina Hassan None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra won a historic bronze medal in the women's 60kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games , becoming the first-ever female boxer to win a medal for Pakistan at the event. Additional Information: The Commonwealth Games 2026 Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026 Venue: Glasgow, Scotland Official mascot: Finnie , a unicorn *** Which country has been announced as the host of the 14th edition of the South Asian Games scheduled from 23rd to 31st March 2027? تئیس سے 31 مارچ 2027 تک منعقد ہونے والے ساؤتھ ایشین گیمز کے 14ویں ایڈیشن کی میزبانی کے لیے کس ملک کا اعلان کیا گیا ہے؟ China Bangladesh Pakistan None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation About South Asian Games 2027 Edition: 14th Venue: Pakistan Hosting cities: Lahore, Islamabad & Faisalabad Dates: 23 to 31 March 2027 **** Which country will host South Asian Games 2027? دو ہزار ستائیس کے جنوبی ایشیائی کھیلوں کی میزبانی کون سا ملک کرے گا؟ India China Pakistan None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation About South Asian Games 2027 Edition: 14th Venue: Pakistan Hosting cities: Lahore, Islamabad & Faisalabad Dates: 23 to 31 March 2027 **** Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra won which medal in Commonwealth Games 2026? پاکستانی باکسر فاطمہ زہرا نے کامن ویلتھ گیمز 2026 میں کون سا میڈل جیتا؟ Gold Silver Bronze None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra won a historic bronze medal in the women's 60kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games , becoming the first-ever female boxer to win a medal for Pakistan at the event. Additional Information: The Commonwealth Games 2026 Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026 Venue: Glasgow, Scotland Official mascot: Finnie , a unicorn *** Who made history by becoming the first woman boxer from Pakistan to win Commonwealth Games medal in 2026? پاکستان کی کون سی خاتون باکسر 2026 میں کامن ویلتھ گیمز کا میڈل جیتنے والی پہلی خاتون باکسر بن کر تاریخ رقم کرنے والی ہیں؟ Shabana Akhtar Naseem Hameed Fatima Zahra None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra won a historic bronze medal in the women's 60kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games , becoming the first-ever female boxer to win a medal for Pakistan at the event. Additional Information: The Commonwealth Games 2026 Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026 Venue: Glasgow, Scotland Official mascot: Finnie , a unicorn ***