February 2024 Edition
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February 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#861
Wasim said to Naveed that he hadn’t met him since February the previous year.
(a) Wasim told Naveed, “You haven’t meeting me since February last year.”
(b) Wasim said to Naveed, “I haven’t met you since February last year.”
(c) Wasim told to Naveed, “I haven’t met him since February last year.”
(d) Wasim said, “Naveed, I haven’t meet you since February last year.”
Explanation: Reverse backshift: hadn’t met → haven’t met; the previous year → last year; pronouns he/him → I/you**. Other options have verb-form/syntax errors.
#862
The last British troops left India on February 28, 1948. They belonged to which regiment?
(a) The Black Watch
(b) Somerset Light Infantry
(c) Royal Gurkha Rifles
(d) Coldstream Guards
Explanation: The First Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry was the last British Army unit to leave India.
#863
The last British troops left India on February 28, 1948. They belonged to which regiment?
(a) The Black Watch
(b) Somerset Light Infantry
(c) Royal Gurkha Rifles
(d) Coldstream Guards
Explanation: The First Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry was the last British Army unit to leave India.
#864
Which new fundamental right was guaranteed by the insertion of Article 9A in the Twenty-Sixth Amendment (2024)?
(a) Right to high-speed internet
(b) Right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment
(c) Right to own land
(d) Right to free healthcare
Explanation: The Twenty-Sixth Amendment inserted Article 9A, entitling every person to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment [36, 37]. This was identified in the Statement of Objects and Reasons as a necessary response to Pakistan being severely affected by climate change [38]. It is considered a 'need of the hour' for the nation [38].
#865
Which astronaut holds the record for the most total time spent in space (as of 2024)?
(a) Scott Kelly
(b) Oleg Kononenko
(c) Peggy Whitson
(d) Gennady Padalka
Explanation: Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko set a new world record in 2024 for the most cumulative time spent in space, surpassing the previous record of 878 days held by Gennady Padalka.
#866
At COP29 (Baku, 2024), parties agreed a new collective climate-finance goal of:
(a) t COP29 (Baku, 2024), parties agreed a new collective climate-finance goal of:
(b) USD 300 bn/yr by 2035
(c) USD 1.3 tn/yr by 2030
(d) USD 500 bn/yr by 2028
Explanation: COP29 concluded with agreement to triple the previous USD 100 bn pledge to USD 300 bn annually by 2035, alongside an ambition to mobilize USD 1.3 tn/yr from all sources by 2035. Many developing countries said the figure was still short of needs. ([UNFCCC](https://unfccc.int/news/cop29-un-climate-conference-agrees-to-triple-finance-to-developing-countries-protecting-lives-and?utm_source=chatgpt.com "COP29 UN Climate Conference Agrees to Triple Finance ..."))
#867
The EU Nature Restoration Law (2024) requires Member States to restore at least what share of land and sea by 2030?
(a) t least what share of land and sea by 2030?
(b) 15%
(c) 20%
(d) 30%
Explanation: The adopted regulation sets binding restoration targets—20% by 2030, with longer-term goals through 2040–2050—making it the first continent-wide law of its kind. ([IFAW](https://www.ifaw.org/international/journal/eu-nature-restoration-law-adopted?utm_source=chatgpt.com "EU Nature Restoration Law: Landmark legislation finally ..."))
#868
According to REN21’s 2025 Global Status Report, the world added roughly what amount of renewable power capacity in 2024 (record year)?
(a) ccording to REN21’s 2025 Global Status Report, the world added roughly what amount of renewable power capacity in 2024 (record year)?
(b) 420 GW
(c) 700+ GW
(d) 1,000 GW
Explanation: REN21 reports the largest annual increase to date—over 700 GW—signaling accelerating momentum for renewables worldwide. ([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"))
#869
IEA’s “Renewables 2024” projects annual renewable capacity additions will rise from ~666 GW in 2024 to nearly ______ by 2030 (main case).
(a) nnual renewable capacity additions will rise from ~666 GW in 2024 to nearly ______ by 2030 (main case).
(b) 850 GW
(c) 935 GW
(d) 1,100 GW
Explanation: Solar and wind dominate additions through 2030 due to cost advantages and policy support in most regions. ([IEA](https://www.iea.org/reports/renewables-2024/electricity?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Electricity – Renewables 2024 – Analysis - IEA"))
#870
At CBD COP16 (Cali, 2024), parties advanced benefit-sharing for:
(a) t CBD COP16 (Cali, 2024), parties advanced benefit-sharing for:
(b) Digital sequence information (DSI)
(c) Timber exports
(d) Mining royalties
Explanation: COP16 operationalized a global mechanism to share benefits from the use of DSI and expanded roles for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities; however, finance talks faltered. ([Convention on Biological Diversity](https://www.cbd.int/article/agreement-reached-cop-16?utm_source=chatgpt.com "COP 16 in Cali: progress towards making peace with nature"))
#871
Which statement best reflects 2024 energy-system trends summarized by IEA in 2025?
(a) Coal use surged globally in 2024
(b) est reflects 2024 energy-system trends summarized by IEA in 2025?
(c) Oil demand fell by 10% in 2024
(d) Nuclear generation collapsed in 2024
Explanation: IEA’s 2025 Global Energy Review covers 2024 data and confirms accelerating additions in renewables amid mixed fossil trends. ([IEA](https://www.iea.org/reports/global-energy-review-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Global Energy Review 2025 – Analysis - IEA"))
#872
Which plastics-treaty issue most divided negotiators in 2024–2025?
(a) Banning all plastic bags
(b) Whether to cap plastic production and chemicals of concern
(c) Ocean cleanup technologies
(d) ivided negotiators in 2024–2025?
Explanation: A core split was upstream production limits versus focusing on waste management and design standards, contributing to Geneva’s collapse. ([IISD Earth Negotiations Bulletin](https://enb.iisd.org/plastic-pollution-marine-environment-negotiating-committee-inc5.2-summary?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Summary report 5–15 August 2025 - Earth Negotiations Bulletin"))
#873
Which of these is **true** of the Nature Restoration Law implementation outlook (2024–2025)?
(a) No binding targets exist
(b) Targets are advisory only
(c) Implementation by Member States is key to meeting 2030/2040/2050 milestones
(d) The law replaces all Natura 2000 sites
Explanation: Analysts emphasize that ambitious targets require robust national plans and funding to deliver real ecosystem recovery. ([CAN Europe](https://caneurope.org/content/uploads/2024/09/Nature-Restoration-Law-Essential-Progress-in-Biodiversity-and-Climate-Action-Implementation-will-be-key-v2-1.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Nature Restoration Law: Essential Progress in Biodiversity ..."))
#874
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"))
#875
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"))
#876
Who was the first Finance Minister of Pakistan to present the country's first budget in February 1948?
(a) Ghulam Muhammad
(b) Liaquat Ali Khan
(c) I.I. Chundrigar
(d) Fazlur Rahman
Explanation: Ghulam Muhammad presented the first surplus budget of Pakistan, which was a morale booster for the new nation facing extreme economic challenges.
#877
The leaders of the ECO countries has so far met twice in February, 1992 and:
(a) March 1992
(b) April 1992
(c) May 1992
(d) June 1992
Explanation: In early 1992, two significant meetings occurred: the first ECO Summit in Tehran (February 1992) and a special ministerial meeting in Ashgabat (May 1992) which formalized the inclusion of the newly independent Central Asian republics.
#878
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.
#879
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.
#880
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.