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July 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#7401
What does “CARICOM” stand for? (CSS-2024)
(a) Caribbean Community
(b) Canada, Australia, Romania, India Community
(c) Canada, Argentina, Russia, Italy Community
(d) None of these
Explanation: Duplicate of Q24. CARICOM is a Caribbean organization (CARICOM website).
#7402
Which country hosted the 14th BRICS summit in 2022? (CSS-2024)
(a) Brazil
(b) Russia
(c) China
(d) None of these
Explanation: China hosted the 14th BRICS summit virtually in 2022, per BRICS official records.
#7403
The “Global Security Initiative” was proposed by which country in 2022? (CSS2024)
(a) United States
(b) China
(c) Russia
(d) None of these
Explanation: China proposed the Global Security Initiative in 2022 to promote global peace, per Chinese Foreign Ministry statements.
#7404
Which country is the largest producer of rare earth minerals as of 2023? (CSS-2024)
(a) Australia
(b) China
(c) United States
(d) None of these
Explanation: China dominates rare earth mineral production, per USGS mineral reports.
#7405
The term “grey zone warfare” refers to: (CSS-2024)
(a) Conventional military conflicts
(b) Ambiguous tactics below the threshold of war
(c) Nuclear warfare strategies
(d) None of these
Explanation: Grey zone warfare involves non-military tactics like cyber-attacks, per security studies (e.g., CSIS).
#7406
Which nation holds the distinction of being the top investor in Africa by 2023? (CSS2024)
(a) United States
(b) China
(c) Russia
(d) None of these
Explanation: Duplicate of Q25. China leads in African infrastructure (African Development Bank).
#7407
Pakistan’s position on the Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT) is that: (CSS2024)
(a) Pre-existing stockpiles should be included in the draft of the FMCT before negotiations
(b) The ban on nuclear testing be lifted before the signing of the draft
(c) A criteria-based approach be applied to the NSG before finalizing the FMCT
(d) None of these
Explanation: Duplicate of Q33. Pakistan insists on stockpiles (Foreign Ministry).
#7408
As of 2023, Pakistan is included in the roster of FATF: (CSS-2024)
(a) Black
(b) Grey
(c) White
(d) None of these
Explanation: Duplicate of Q34. Removed from grey list in 2022 (FATF).
#7409
In the Bogra formula, the proposed lower house of parliament was named as: (CSS2024)
(a) The House of Commons
(b) The House of People
(c) National Assembly
(d) None of these
Explanation: Duplicate of Q37. Bogra Formula named it “House of People” (Pakistan history).
#7410
Lenin prize was awarded to: (CSS-2024)
(a) Habib Jalib
(b) Ahmed Faraz
(c) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
(d) None of these
Explanation: Duplicate of Q38. Faiz received the Lenin Peace Prize (1962).
#7411
After India’s Independence, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was appointed as: (CSS2024)
(a) Minister of Education
(b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) Minister of Finance
(d) None of these
Explanation: Duplicate of Q39. Azad was India’s first Education Minister (Indian history).
#7412
Mujibur Rahman presented his six points in: (CSS-2024)
(a) 1966
(b) 1959
(c) 1968
(d) None of these
Explanation: Duplicate of Q40. Presented in 1966 (Bangladesh history).
#7413
The “Two-Nation Theory” was articulated by: (CSS-2024)
(a) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
(b) Allama Iqbal
(c) Liaquat Ali Khan
(d) None of these
Explanation: Allama Iqbal articulated the Two-Nation Theory in his 1930 Allahabad address, per Pakistan movement history.
#7414
The Simla Agreement was signed between Pakistan and India in: (CSS-2024)
(a) 1965
(b) 1971
(c) 1972
(d) None of these
Explanation: Signed in July 1972 after the 1971 war, per diplomatic history.
#7415
The “Tashkent Declaration” was signed between Pakistan and India in: (CSS-2024)
(a) 1965
(b) 1966
(c) 1967
(d) None of these
Explanation: Signed in January 1966 after the 1965 war, per diplomatic records.
#7416
The “Lahore Resolution” was passed in: (CSS-2024)
(a) 1930
(b) 1940
(c) 1947
(d) None of these
Explanation: Passed in March 1940, demanding a separate Muslim state, per Pakistan movement history.
#7417
Which large-scale ecosystem restoration project launched by Pakistan was officially recognized by the United Nations as one of the 'World Restoration Flagships' under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration in 2024?
(a) Clean Green Pakistan Movement
(b) Living Indus Initiative
(c) Recharge Pakistan Project
(d) Changa Manga Afforestation Drive
Explanation: The Living Indus Initiative, developed by the Ministry of Climate Change and the United Nations, comprises 25 ecological interventions aimed at restoring the health and biodiversity of the Indus River basin. In February 2024, the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration designated the Living Indus Initiative as a UN World Restoration Flagship, making it eligible for international funding and technical support.
#7418
In July 2023, the Federal Cabinet of Pakistan formally approved which comprehensive policy document to build climate resilience across agriculture, water, infrastructure, and health sectors?
(a) National Adaptation Plan (NAP)
(b) National Energy Conservation Plan
(c) National Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap
(d) Pakistan Carbon Neutrality Framework
Explanation: The federal cabinet approved the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) in July 2023. Developed in consultation with provincial departments and international development partners, the NAP provides an evidence-based roadmap to integrate climate adaptation into national socio-economic planning and protect vulnerable communities from extreme climate shocks.
#7419
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#7420
If reproductive cycle of a female starts on 10^th of July, the ovulation is most likely to occur on:
(a) 28th of July
(b) 1st August
(c) 24th of July
(d) 5th August