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December 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#881
On December 24, 1841, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was appointed to which position in Mainpuri?
(a) Naib Munshi
(b) Munsif
(c) Sadr Amin
(d) Chief Clerk
Explanation: On December 24, 1841, Sir Syed was promoted to the rank of Munsif (Sub-judge) and posted at Mainpuri. This promotion represented a significant step forward in his legal and judicial career within the colonial administration.
#882
Who had the honor of inaugurating the first session of the All-India Muslim League at Dacca in December 1906?
(a) Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk
(b) Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
(c) Aga Khan III
(d) Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar
Explanation: The first session of the All-India Muslim League, held in Dacca in December 1906, was inaugurated by Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk, marking a significant milestone in the organized political struggle of Indian Muslims.
#883
Which leader moved the resolution for the establishment of the All-India Muslim League in December 1906?
(a) Nawab Sir Salimullah
(b) Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
(c) Syed Amir Ali
(d) Chaudhry Rehmat Ali
Explanation: Nawab Sir Salimullah of Dacca was a pivotal figure who convened the conference of Muslim leaders in December 1906 and moved the resolution to establish the All-India Muslim League.
#884
Who presided over the inaugural session of the All India Muslim League in December 1906 at Dacca?
(a) Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
(b) Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk
(c) Aga Khan III
(d) Nawab Salimullah Khan
Explanation: Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk, also known as Mushtaq Hussain Zuberi, presided over the historic meeting in Dacca where the All India Muslim League was officially formed. He was a close associate of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and played a leading role in the Aligarh Movement.
#885
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.
#886
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.
#887
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.
#888
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.
#889
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.
#890
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.
#891
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.
#892
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.
#893
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.
#894
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.
#895
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.
#896
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.
#897
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.
#898
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.
#899
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.
#900
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.