August 2024 Edition
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August 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#2461
In 2024, which company became the first to achieve a $3 trillion market capitalization?
(a) Google
(b) Microsoft
(c) Apple
(d) Amazon
#2462
Who won the 2024 Booker Prize for Fiction?
(a) Margaret Atwood
(b) Samantha Harvey
(c) Colson Whitehaead
(d) Hilary Mantel
#2463
2024 Olympics will be held in which country?
(a) London - UK
(b) Beijing - China
(c) Paris - France
(d) Rio_ Brazil
#2464
Who was the Prime Minister of the Netherlands from October 2010 - July 2024?
(a) Alexander Pechtold
(b) Frans Timmermans
(c) Mark Rutte
(d) None of these
Explanation: Mark Rutte served as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands for nearly 14 years from October 2010 until July 2024.
#2465
The Muslim League observed "Direct Action Day" on August 16, 1946, which led to communal violence in:
(a) Delhi
(b) Lahore
(c) Kolkata
(d) Mumbai
Explanation: Direct Action Day (August 16, 1946) triggered severe communal riots known as the 'Great Calcutta Killings' in Kolkata.
#2466
Q.56 What was the name of the joint military exercise conducted by Pakistan and Oman in 2024?
(a) Al Jabal Al Akhdar
(b) Oman-Pakistan Unity
(c) Washq Al Jabal/1
(d) Desert Shield 2024
#2467
After how many years Afghan Taliban fully recaptured Afghanistan on 15 august 2021? اردو: افغان طالبان نے کتنے سالوں کے بعد 15 اگست 2021 کو افغانستان پر مکمل قبضہ کیا
(a) 15 years
(b) 20 Years
(c) 25 Years
(d) 30 Years
Explanation: The Afghan Taliban fully recaptured Afghanistan on 15 August 2021, which was 20 Years after their ouster in 2001.
#2468
_____ is the 32th member to join NATO in March 2024. اردو: مارچ 2024 میں نیٹو کا 32واں رکن کون سا ملک بنا؟
(a) Germany
(b) Uganda
(c) Sweden
(d) None of these
Explanation: The paper states Sweden became NATO's 32nd member in March 2024.
#2469
On 7 August 1947 Quaid e Azam left: اردو: سات 7 اگست 1947 کو قائداعظم رخصت ہوئے
(a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) England
(d) None
Explanation: On 7 August 1947 Quaid‑e‑Azam departed from India, which is the event referenced in the question.
#2470
The Viceroy who put forward the proposal of August offer in 1940? اردو: سن 1940 میں اگست کی پیشکش کی تجویز کس وائسرائے نے پیش کی تھی؟
(a) Lord wavell
(b) Lord Curzon
(c) Lord Linlithgow
(d) None of these
Explanation: Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy of India who put forward the August Offer in 1940.
#2471
Which region of the world was declared " Free of Wild Polio on 25 August 2020? اردو: اگست 2020 کو دنیا کے کس خطے کو \"جنگلی پولیو سے پاک\" قرار دیا گیا؟
(a) Africa
(b) Europe
(c) Asia
(d) South Asia
Explanation: On 25 August 2020 Africa was declared free of wild poliovirus after meeting the criteria for interruption of indigenous wild polio transmission.
#2472
Which country capital was hit by explosion in August 2021 اردو: اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
(a) India
(b) Lebonan
(c) Pakistan
(d) None
Explanation: As stated, the explosion struck Lebanon's capital, Beirut.
#2473
The Viceroy who put forward the proposal of August offer in 1940? اردو: سن 1940 میں اگست کی پیشکش کی تجویز کس وائسرائے نے پیش کی تھی؟
(a) Lord wavell
(b) Lord Curzon
(c) Lord Linlithgow
(d) None of these
Explanation: Lord Linlithgow, the Viceroy of India in 1940, put forward the proposal known as the August Offer.
#2474
Which African nation joined BRICS in 2024, expanding the bloc's influence? اردو: سن 2024 میں کس افریقی ملک نے برکس میں شمولیت اختیار کی؟
(a) Nigeria
(b) Kenya
(c) Ethiopia
(d) Ghana
Explanation: As stated in the question, Ethiopia joined BRICS in 2024, making it the African nation that expanded the bloc's membership.
#2475
In august 2021, China inaugurated a new trate route via ship, road, and rail through: اردو: اگست 2021 میں، چین نے جہاز، سڑک اور ریل کے ذریعے ایک نئے ٹریٹ روٹ کا افتتاح کیا
(a) Thailand
(b) Myanmar
(c) Bangladesh
(d) None of these
Explanation: In August 2021 China inaugurated a combined ship - road - rail trade route through Myanmar, as reported.
#2476
In august 2021, China inaugurated a new trate route via ship, road, and rail through: اردو: اگست 2021 میں، چین نے جہاز، سڑک اور ریل کے ذریعے ایک نئے ٹریٹ روٹ کا افتتاح کیا
(a) Thailand
(b) Myanmar
(c) Bangladesh
(d) None of these
Explanation: According to the provided item, China opened a new sea - road - rail trade route through Myanmar in August 2021, making Myanmar the route country.
#2477
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: According to the provided item, Qatar won the Asia Football Cup in 2024.
#2478
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: As stated in the question, Frederick X became king of Denmark on 14 January 2024.
#2479
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: Per the question, the 2024 Olympics are scheduled to be held in Paris, France.
#2480
Which region of the world was declared "Free of Wild Polio" on 25th August 2020? اردو: پچیس اگست 2020 کو دنیا کے کس خطے کو "جنگلی پولیو سے پاک" قرار دیا گیا؟
(a) Africa
(b) South Asia
(c) East Asia
(d) None of these
Explanation: On 25 August 2020 the WHO African Region was formally certified free of wild poliovirus after years of eradication efforts and Nigeria's last wild case in 2016.