#2141

Which Pakistani leader attended the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on 17 February 2026?

(a) Shehbaz Sharif

(b) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

(c) Ahsan Iqbal

(d) Khawaja Asif

Explanation: Ahsan Iqbal

#2142

Which Pakistani Defence Minister declared an 'open war' against Afghanistan in late February 2026?

(a) Asif Ali Zardari

(b) Khawaja Asif

(c) Rana Sanaullah

(d) Pervez Khattak

Explanation: Khawaja Asif

#2143

In late February 2026, Pakistan carried out airstrikes targeting militant camps in which Afghan provinces?

(a) Helmand, Kandahar, and Uruzgan

(b) Nangarhar, Paktika, and Khost

(c) Kunar, Nuristan, and Badakhshan

(d) Kunduz, Baghlan, and Takhar

Explanation: Nangarhar, Paktika, and Khost

#2144

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

#2145

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

#2146

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

#2147

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

#2148

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)

#2149

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)

#2150

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.

#2151

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.

#2152

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.

#2153

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.

#2154

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.

#2155

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.

#2156

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.

#2157

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.

#2158

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.

#2159

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.

#2160

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.

February 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions