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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.
#1941
Which sector is projected to be the primary driver of Pakistan's GDP growth under the latest 5 year plan (2024-29)? (2026)
(a) Agriculture only
(b) Heavy manufacturing
(c) Services sector
(d) None of these
Explanation: Services sector is the primary driver and largest contributor to Pakistan GDP.
#1942
Which province introduced a "Green Energy Transition Policy" in 2024? (2026)
(a) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(b) Balochistan
(c) Punjab
(d) Sindh
Explanation: Punjab introduced the Green Energy Transition Policy in 2024.
#1943
Who was the first Chief Minister of Baluchistan from May 1972 to February 1973?
(a) Jam Ghulam Qadir Khan
(b) Zafarullah Khan Jamali
(c) Ataullah Mengal
(d) Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti
Explanation: Ataullah Mengal served as the first Chief Minister of Balochistan from May 1972 to February 1973. He was a prominent Baloch nationalist leader and played a significant role in Balochistan's political history.
#1944
Which province introduced a "Green Energy Transition Policy" in 2024?
(a) Balochistan
(b) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(c) Punjab
(d) Sindh
Explanation: In 2024, the Government of Punjab launched its Green Energy / Solar Transition Policy and major solarization initiatives (such as the Chief Minister's Roshan Gharana solar program and the agricultural tube-well solar conversion initiative) to shift residential and agricultural consumers toward renewable energy.
#1945
Which sector is projected to be the primary driver of Pakistan's GDP growth under the latest 5 year plan (2024-29)?
(a) Agriculture only
(b) Heavy manufacturing
(c) Services sector
(d) None of these
Explanation: Under the Planning Commission's 13th Five-Year Plan (2024 - 2029), the services sector (accounting for roughly 58% of the GDP, led by information technology, telecom, finance, transport, and wholesale/retail trade) is projected to be the largest contributor and driver of economic growth.
#1946
The UN Climate Change Conference 2024 was held in:
(a) Turkmenistan
(b) Tajikistan
(c) Azerbaijan
(d) None of these
Explanation: The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) convened in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024. [1](https://unhabitat.org/events/un-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-29)
#1947
Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2024?
(a) India
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Brazil
(d) Germany
Explanation: The 19th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 18 - 19 November 2024 under the theme "Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet."[1](https://sdg.iisd.org/events/g20-summit-2024/)[7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024G20RiodeJaneirosummit)
#1948
Which country launched its first lunar rover in 2024?
(a) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
(b) Japan
(c) Israel
(d) USA
Explanation: The UAE announced a lunar rover named Rashid scheduled for launch in 2024 as part of its Mars 2117 program and broader space exploration ambitions.[3](https://www.space.com/united-arab-emirates-announces-moon-rover-rashid)
#1949
Which company was the first to introduce a fully autonomous electric car in 2024?
(a) Google
(b) Apple
(c) Tesla
(d) Mercedes-Benz
Explanation: Tesla rolled out an electric vehicle equipped with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite in 2024, marking the first commercially available EV advertised as fully autonomous.
#1950
Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
(a) USA
(b) France
(c) Japan
(d) Germany
Explanation: The 2024 Summer Olympics were staged in Paris, France, under the motto "Made for Sharing."[5](https://testbook.com/question-answer/which-country-will-host-the-2024-olympic-games--616675a510f80e88ca0b5219)
#1951
Who became the new President of Turkey in 2024?
(a) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
(b) Meral Akşener
(c) Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu
(d) Ekrem İmamoğlu
Explanation: Following his victory in the 2023 elections, Erdoğan continued for a final term, remaining Turkey's president throughout 2024.[6](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/erdogan-ally-floats-turkey-constitutional-amendment-let-him-extend-his-tenure-2024-11-05/)
#1952
Which international organization launched a new digital currency in 2024?
(a) IMF
(b) European Central Bank
(c) World Bank
(d) BRICS
Explanation: In 2024, the ECB initiated its digital euro pilot, marking the first major global central bank digital currency rollout.
#1953
Which tech company introduced a quantum computing chip in 2024?
(a) Google
(b) IBM
(c) Intel
(d) Apple
Explanation: IBM unveiled its next-generation quantum processor in 2024, featuring over 400 qubits and improved error correction.
#1954
Which African country witnessed a military coup in 2024?
(a) Mali
(b) Sudan
(c) Niger
(d) Burkina Faso
Explanation: In mid-2024, Niger's military overthrew the civilian government, citing security and economic turmoil.
#1955
Which country signed a peace treaty to end a 20-year conflict in 2024?
(a) Israel
(b) Myanmar
(c) Ethiopia
(d) Ukraine
Explanation: In 2024, Ethiopia signed a landmark peace accord to formally conclude its two-decade internal insurgency.
#1956
Which country hosted the 2024 World Expo?
(a) UAE
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Italy
(d) Japan
Explanation: Expo 2024 was held in Osaka, Japan, showcasing innovations under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives."
#1957
Which country won the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations?
(a) Egypt
(b) Algeria
(c) Senegal
(d) Morocco
Explanation: Senegal triumphed in the 2024 AFCON final, securing their second continental title.
#1958
Who became the Prime Minister of Japan in 2024?
(a) Fumio Kishida
(b) Shinzo Abe
(c) Taro Kono
(d) Yoshihide Suga
Explanation: Fumio Kishida remained in office after the 2024 parliamentary elections, winning renewed popular support.
#1959
Which country experienced the worst wildfires in 2024?
(a) Australia
(b) Greece
(c) Canada
(d) USA
Explanation: The United States saw record-breaking wildfires in multiple western states during the 2024 season.
#1960
Which country legalized cryptocurrency as an official currency in 2024?
(a) El Salvador
(b) Japan
(c) Nigeria
(d) Mexico
Explanation: El Salvador expanded its Bitcoin law in 2024, recognizing crypto alongside the U.S. dollar for all domestic transactions.