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January 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#1941
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.
#1942
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.
#1943
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.
#1944
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.
#1945
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.
#1946
Which medal did Arshad Nadeem win in the Men's Javelin Throw at the Paris Olympics 2024?
(a) Bronze
(b) Silver
(c) Gold
(d) None of these
Explanation: Medal: Gold Winning Throw: 92.97 m Date: 8 August 2024 Origin: Mian Channu, Pakistan Previous Olympic Record: 90.57 m by Andreas Thorkildsen (Beijing 2008) Global Ranking: Sixth longest throw ever ; best in the world in 2024 Last verified on 02-02-2026 Related MCQs Which Pakistani won the bronze medal in the women's 60kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games? دو ہزار چھبیس کے کامن ویلتھ گیمز میں خواتین کے 60 کلوگرام کے مقابلے میں کس پاکستانی نے کانسی کا تمغہ جیتا؟ Kashmala Tariq Fatima Zahra Samina Hassan None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra won a historic bronze medal in the women's 60kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games , becoming the first-ever female boxer to win a medal for Pakistan at the event. Additional Information: The Commonwealth Games 2026 Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026 Venue: Glasgow, Scotland Official mascot: Finnie , a unicorn *** Which country has been announced as the host of the 14th edition of the South Asian Games scheduled from 23rd to 31st March 2027? تئیس سے 31 مارچ 2027 تک منعقد ہونے والے ساؤتھ ایشین گیمز کے 14ویں ایڈیشن کی میزبانی کے لیے کس ملک کا اعلان کیا گیا ہے؟ China Bangladesh Pakistan None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation About South Asian Games 2027 Edition: 14th Venue: Pakistan Hosting cities: Lahore, Islamabad & Faisalabad Dates: 23 to 31 March 2027 **** Which country will host South Asian Games 2027? دو ہزار ستائیس کے جنوبی ایشیائی کھیلوں کی میزبانی کون سا ملک کرے گا؟ India China Pakistan None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation About South Asian Games 2027 Edition: 14th Venue: Pakistan Hosting cities: Lahore, Islamabad & Faisalabad Dates: 23 to 31 March 2027 **** Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra won which medal in Commonwealth Games 2026? پاکستانی باکسر فاطمہ زہرا نے کامن ویلتھ گیمز 2026 میں کون سا میڈل جیتا؟ Gold Silver Bronze None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra won a historic bronze medal in the women's 60kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games , becoming the first-ever female boxer to win a medal for Pakistan at the event. Additional Information: The Commonwealth Games 2026 Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026 Venue: Glasgow, Scotland Official mascot: Finnie , a unicorn *** Who made history by becoming the first woman boxer from Pakistan to win Commonwealth Games medal in 2026? پاکستان کی کون سی خاتون باکسر 2026 میں کامن ویلتھ گیمز کا میڈل جیتنے والی پہلی خاتون باکسر بن کر تاریخ رقم کرنے والی ہیں؟ Shabana Akhtar Naseem Hameed Fatima Zahra None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra won a historic bronze medal in the women's 60kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games , becoming the first-ever female boxer to win a medal for Pakistan at the event. Additional Information: The Commonwealth Games 2026 Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026 Venue: Glasgow, Scotland Official mascot: Finnie , a unicorn ***
#1947
Hakla-D.I. Khan Motorway, inaugurated on 5 January 2022 is also known as _____?
(a) M12
(b) M10
(c) M14
(d) M8
Explanation: The M-14 Motorway , also known as the Islamabad - Dera Ismail Khan Motorway or Hakla - Yarik Motorway . It is a four-lane north-south motorway in Pakistan. It spans 285 km (177 mi) and has been operational since January 5, 2022. The motorway features 11 interchanges , 36 bridges, 33 flyovers, and 119 underpasses. Related MCQs The road/highway connecting Pakistan and China is called? پاکستان اور چین کو ملانے والی سڑک/ہائی وے کو کیا کہا جاتا ہے؟ Karakoram Highway Indus Highway Express Highway Hamaliya Highway اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Name: Karakoram Highway (KKH) Other Name: Friendship Highway (China side) Route Start: Hassan Abdal (Pakistan) Important Pass: Khunjerab Pass (Pakistan - China border) Total Length in Pakistan: About 1300 km Completion Year: 1979 Route Type: Part of ancient Silk Route connection Last verified on 13-05-2026 The M-8 Motorway is between _____? ایم-8 موٹروے کن دو شہروں کے درمیان واقع ہے؟ Sukkur to Peshawar Sukkur to Multan Ratodero to Gwadar Karachi to Gwadar اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation The M-8 Motorway connects Ratodero (Sindh) with Gwadar (Balochistan). It is the longest motorway in Pakistan. Length: 892 km Construction Started: 15 October 2004 Planned Lanes: 4 lanes It is being constructed by the National Highway Authority (NHA). Last verified on 22-08-2026 M5 motorway connects which cities? ایم-5 موٹروے کن شہروں کو ملاتی ہے؟ Multan - Sukkur Lahore - Karachi Lahore - Peshawar None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation The M-5 Motorway connects Multan (Punjab) with Sukkur (Sindh). It is part of Pakistan's north-south motorway network. The motorway is 392 km (244 miles) long. It has been operational since 2018 . The M-5 was constructed during the government of Nawaz Sharif . Additional information : M-1 : Islamabad - Peshawar M-2 : Lahore - Islamabad (Pakistan's first motorway in 1999) M-3 : Lahore - Abdul Hakeem M-4 : Pindi Bhattian - Multan Last verified on 02-07-2026 Silk route Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan with? شاہراہ قراقرم (سلک روٹ) پاکستان کو کس ملک سے ملاتی ہے؟ India Iran China Afghanistan اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Karakoram Highway (N-35) is a famous highway connecting Pakistan and China . It follows the ancient Silk Route path. It is called the " Friendship Highway ." It meets China at the Khunjerab Pass (Pakistan - China border). Additional information : It was constructed from 1959 to 1979 . It is opened for public use in 1979 . Total length: ~1,300 km Pakistan: 887 km China: 413 km Starting point (Pakistan): Hassan Abdal Highest point connection: Khunjerab Pass Last verified on 08-06-2026 Khunjerab pass connects ______? خنجراب پاس ___ کو جوڑتا ہے؟ Pakistan with India Pakistan with China Pakistan with Turkey Pakistan with Iran اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Khunjrab pass connects Pakistan with China. Location: Hunza Pakistan - administered Gilgit - Baltistan and Xinjiang, China Road name: N-35 Range: Karakoram Last verified on 01-07-2026
#1948
Q.63 Pakistan and _____ signed an agreement on May 27, 2024 to boost job prospects for Pakistanis.
(a) Qatar
(b) UAE
(c) Germany
(d) None of these
#1949
Q.65 Bulgaria and ____ became Schengen members in March 2024 through sea and air routes.
(a) Greece
(b) Hungary
(c) Romania
(d) None of these
#1950
Q.66 Bernardo Arevalo was inaugurated as the 52nd president of ______ in January 2024.
(a) Guatemala
(b) Luxemburg
(c) Kongo
(d) None of these
#1951
Q.68 Ethiopia announced an agreement with Somaliland to use the port of _____ in January 2024.
(a) Keti Bandar
(b) Busan
(c) Berbera
(d) None of These
#1952
Who claims the responsibility of attack near Abu Dhabi's main Airport on January 17,2022?
Explanation: Official sample question from university entrance syllabus. Answer key was not published by the university admissions office.
#1953
_____ is the 32th member to join NATO in March 2024.
(a) Germany
(b) Uganda
(c) Sweden
(d) None of these
#1954
_____ is the 32th member to join NATO in March 2024.
(a) Germany
(b) Uganda
(c) Sweden
(d) None of these
#1955
Which amendment in the constitution of Pakistan was approved in October 2024?
(a) 24th
(b) 25th
(c) 26th
(d) None of these
#1956
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 2024 Summit was hosted by which country?
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) Pakistan
(c) Gambia
(d) Turkey
#1957
When will the General Election 2024 be held in Pakistan?
(a) 28th January
(b) 4th February
(c) 8th February
(d) 11th February
#1958
Which team became champion of final of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024?
(a) Lahore Qalandars
(b) Islamabad United
(c) Multan Sultans
(d) Peshawar Zalmi
#1959
Along with West Indies, which other country will host ICC men's T20 World Cup 2024?
(a) New Zealand
(b) South Africa
(c) USA
(d) Australia
#1960
Which significant international agreement was signed in 2024 to address climate change?
(a) Kyoto Protocol
(b) Paris Agreement
(c) Global Climate Pact
(d) Montreal Protocol