July 2024 Edition
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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.
#81
Which OIC meeting in August 2024 addressed Iran's call against Israel?
(a) Islamic Summit
(b) Emergency Executive Committee
(c) Council of Foreign Ministers
(d) Al-Quds Committee
Explanation: Iran's August 7, 2024, emergency meeting in Jeddah failed to gain support for action against Israel.
#82
Which city hosted the 15th OIC Summit in 2024?
(a) Jeddah
(b) Banjul
(c) Istanbul
(d) Kuala Lumpur
Explanation: The 15th Islamic Summit was held in Banjul, The Gambia, on May 4–5, 2024, focusing on Palestine and Islamophobia.
#83
Which OIC resolution in 2024 condemned Israel's actions in Gaza?
(a) Banjul Declaration
(b) Jeddah Accord
(c) Mecca Resolution
(d) Rabat Charter
Explanation: The Banjul Declaration from the 2024 Summit condemned Israel's Gaza operations and supported Palestine's UN membership.
#84
What is the OIC's stance on Islamophobia, per its 2024 resolutions?
(a) Military action
(b) Global awareness and UN resolutions
(c) Economic sanctions
(d) Cultural isolation
Explanation: The OIC supports UN resolutions and appointed an Islamophobia envoy in 2022 to combat discrimination.
#85
Which country withdrew from OPEC effective January 2024?
(a) Qatar
(b) Ecuador
(c) Angola
(d) Indonesia
Explanation: Angola withdrew from OPEC on January 1, 2024, citing misalignment with its production goals, reducing OPEC to 12 members.
#86
Which OPEC+ production adjustment was extended until December 2024?
(a) 1.2 million b/d cut
(b) 2.2 million b/d cut
(c) 3.66 million b/d cut
(d) 411,000 b/d increase
Explanation: Eight OPEC+ countries extended voluntary cuts of 2.2 million b/d, announced in November 2023, until December 2024.
#87
Which OPEC+ dialogue in October 2024 involved the Gas Exporting Countries Forum?
(a) OPEC-GECF Energy Dialogue
(b) IEA-IEF-OPEC Workshop
(c) JMMC Meeting
(d) DoC Summit
Explanation: The Fifth OPEC-GECF Energy Dialogue on October 10, 2024, discussed energy market stability via videoconference.
#88
What was the World Bank's total lending commitment in fiscal year 2024?
(a) $50 billion
(b) $72.8 billion
(c) $100 billion
(d) $150 billion
Explanation: In fiscal year 2024, the World Bank committed $72.8 billion in loans, grants, and guarantees, with $37.5 billion from IBRD and $35.3 billion from IDA.
#89
Which World Bank initiative was launched in 2024 to address digital transformation?
(a) Digital for All
(b) Global Connect
(c) Tech for Growth
(d) Digital Development Partnership
Explanation: The Digital for All initiative, launched in 2024, aims to expand digital access and inclusion across developing countries.
#90
Which sector received the largest World Bank funding in 2024?
(a) Health
(b) Infrastructure
(c) Education
(d) Agriculture
Explanation: Infrastructure, including transport and energy, received the largest share of World Bank funding in 2024 due to high project costs.
#91
Which country's energy sector received a $1 billion World Bank loan in 2024?
(a) Pakistan
(b) India
(c) Nigeria
(d) Indonesia
Explanation: In 2024, Pakistan received a $1 billion World Bank loan to support its energy sector, focusing on renewable energy.
#92
Which legendary 'Black Sabbath' frontman passed away in July 2025?
(a) Alice Cooper
(b) Ozzy Osbourne
(c) Mick Jagger
(d) Steven Tyler
Explanation: Ozzy Osbourne, the 'Prince of Darkness' and frontman of Black Sabbath, passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, after battling Parkinson's disease and other health issues.
#93
Which famous Pakistani wrestler and 1954 Asian Games gold medalist died in July 2025 at the age of 104?
(a) Bholu Pahalwan
(b) Din Mohammad
(c) Jhara Pahalwan
(d) Aslam Pahalwan
Explanation: Din Mohammad, a legendary Pakistani wrestler who won a gold medal at the 1954 Asian Games, passed away in July 2025 at the venerable age of 104.
#94
Which 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' actor died in July 2025?
(a) Harvey Keitel
(b) Michael Madsen
(c) Tim Roth
(d) Steve Buscemi
Explanation: Michael Madsen, the American actor known for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino, passed away on July 3, 2025.
#95
Which Pakistani religious scholar and politician was shot dead in July 2025?
(a) Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman
(b) Maulana Khan Zeb
(c) Siraj-ul-Haq
(d) Tariq Jamil
Explanation: Maulana Khan Zeb, a religious scholar and politician from Pakistan, was tragically shot and killed in July 2025.
#96
Which pop icon and singer of 'Who's Sorry Now' died in July 2025?
(a) Brenda Lee
(b) Connie Francis
(c) Doris Day
(d) Patti Page
Explanation: Connie Francis, the legendary pop singer of the 1950s and 60s known for hits like 'Stupid Cupid', died on July 17, 2025.
#97
Which jazz musician known for 'Feels So Good' passed away in July 2025?
(a) Herb Alpert
(b) Chuck Mangione
(c) Miles Davis
(d) Kenny G
Explanation: Chuck Mangione, the flugelhorn player and composer famous for the hit 'Feels So Good', died on July 22, 2025.
#98
Which 'Cosby Show' actor passed away in July 2025 during a trip to Costa Rica?
(a) Bill Cosby
(b) Malcolm-Jamal Warner
(c) Phylicia Rashad
(d) Lisa Bonet
Explanation: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show', died on July 21, 2025, at the age of 54 after being caught in a high current during a family trip.
#99
Which wrestling legend and pop culture icon died in July 2025?
(a) Ric Flair
(b) Hulk Hogan
(c) The Undertaker
(d) Stone Cold Steve Austin
Explanation: Hulk Hogan, one of the most popular professional wrestlers of all time, died on July 24, 2025. His death was confirmed by WWE and sports news outlets.
#100
Which American political advisor and former White House Communications Director died in July 2025?
(a) James Carville
(b) David Gergen
(c) Karl Rove
(d) George Stephanopoulos
Explanation: David Gergen, a prominent political commentator and advisor to multiple presidents, died in July 2025 at the age of 83 from complications of Lewy body dementia.