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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.
#1101
The term 'Geo-economics', which Pakistan's foreign policy has pivoted toward in 2024-2025, is primarily about:
(a) Territorial expansion
(b) Leveraging geography for regional trade, transit, and connectivity
(c) Isolation from neighbors
(d) Building more missiles
Explanation: Geo-economics represents a shift from a security-centric to an economy-centric worldview. Pakistan aims to turn its location into a land-bridge connecting Central Asia, China, and the Gulf, making regional stability a prerequisite for its own prosperity.
#1102
Which Pakistani official visited the SAARC Secretariat in 2024 to reiterate Pakistan's commitment to the regional bloc?
(a) The President
(b) The Foreign Minister
(c) The Mayor of Islamabad
(d) The head of NADRA
Explanation: Pakistan's Foreign Minister or senior diplomats frequently engage with the SAARC Secretary-General to emphasize that regional cooperation should not be held hostage to bilateral disputes, and that Pakistan remains ready to host the postponed summit.
#1103
In 2024, Pakistan strictly implemented which border policy to regulate the movement of Afghan nationals and curb illegal crossings?
(a) The Visa-on-Arrival scheme
(b) The One Document Regime
(c) The Open Border Policy
(d) The Tribal Permit System
Explanation: To enhance national security and formalize the economy, Pakistan fully implemented the 'One Document Regime' in 2024. This policy mandates that all Afghan nationals must possess a valid passport and a valid Pakistani visa for entry into the country, effectively ending the decades-old practice of allowing local tribes to cross the Durand Line using only local ID cards (Tazkira) or special permits.
#1104
The $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) approved by the IMF for Pakistan in September 2024 included structural benchmarks regarding which aspect of border trade?
(a) Increasing military spending
(b) Curbing cross-border smuggling and informal trade
(c) Banning Afghan imports
(d) Opening all border crossings for free trade
Explanation: The 2024 IMF EFF arrangement for Pakistan worth approximately $7 billion emphasized fiscal discipline and structural reforms. A key component of these reforms involves curbing the massive 'grey economy' by tackling cross-border smuggling, particularly of petroleum and essential commodities from Afghanistan and Iran, to ensure that trade remains formal and taxable.
#1105
Which trilateral railway project, prioritized in 2024-2025, aims to connect Pakistan and Uzbekistan via Afghanistan?
(a) The Silk Road Link
(b) The Trans-Afghan Railway
(c) The CPEC Extension
(d) The TAPI Express
Explanation: The Trans-Afghan Railway project (Termez–Mazar-e-Sharif–Kabul–Peshawar) is a high-priority initiative for Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan. In 2024 and early 2025, technical discussions were fast-tracked to provide landlocked Central Asian states with access to the Arabian Sea via Pakistani ports (Gwadar and Karachi), fulfilling Pakistan's 'Geo-economics' vision of regional connectivity.
#1106
Which official term is used by the Pakistani state in 2024-2025 to describe the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), often cited as a major hurdle in Pak-Afghan relations?
(a) Freedom Fighters
(b) Fitna al-Khawarij
(c) Separatists
(d) Mujahideen
Explanation: In 2024, the government and military of Pakistan officially adopted the term 'Fitna al-Khawarij' for the TTP. This narrative shift is designed to delegitimize the group's religious claims and highlight their role as internal destabilizers who misuse Islamic tenets for terrorism. Pakistan continues to demand that the interim Afghan government take decisive action against the sanctuaries used by this group on Afghan soil.
#1107
Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in June 2024 for which term?
(a) 2024-2025
(b) 2025-2026
(c) 2026-2027
(d) 2023-2024
Explanation: In June 2024, Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2025-2026 term, receiving a massive 182 votes in the General Assembly. This is Pakistan's eighth time serving on the Council, where it intends to focus on the peaceful resolution of regional disputes, international counter-terrorism cooperation, and the rights of people under foreign occupation.
#1108
Pakistan’s 2024-2025 foreign policy in the UN regarding the 'Middle East' is characterized by its demand for:
(a) A one-state solution
(b) A sovereign Palestinian state based on 1967 borders with Al-Quds as its capital
(c) Joining the NATO alliance
(d) Complete neutrality without humanitarian aid
Explanation: Consistently since its inception, Pakistan has used the UN platform to advocate for the rights of Palestinians. In 2024 and 2025, Pakistan has been at the forefront of demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and reiterating that regional peace is only possible through a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders and UN resolutions.
#1109
Which UN body's executive board did Pakistan get elected to for the 2024-2027 term, focusing on the rights of children?
(a) ILO
(b) UNICEF
(c) FAO
(d) ITU
Explanation: Pakistan was elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for the term 2024-2027. In this role, Pakistan aims to contribute to global policies regarding child health, education, and protection, reflecting its domestic commitment to the welfare of its large youth population.
#1110
In 2024, Pakistan was elected as the Vice President of which UN body in Geneva, focusing on international trade and development?
(a) World Trade Organization (WTO)
(b) UNCTAD (UN Conference on Trade and Development)
(c) WHO
(d) ILO
Explanation: Pakistan's election to the leadership of UNCTAD's Trade and Development Board in 2024 reflects its growing role in economic diplomacy. Pakistan uses this platform to advocate for a more equitable global trade system that benefits developing countries and addresses the 'digital divide'.
#1111
In late 2024, Pakistan hosted a major visit by which UN official to discuss 'Regional Stability and Afghan Refugees'?
(a) The head of UNESCO
(b) The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Filippo Grandi)
(c) The head of the IMF
(d) The CEO of NASA
Explanation: High-level UN visits in 2024 centered on the 'Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan' initiated by Pakistan. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees visited Islamabad to discuss the voluntary and dignified return of Afghan nationals and to seek continued support for those who remain vulnerable, ensuring a humanitarian balance.
#1112
Which Pakistani official co-chaired the UN General Assembly's 'Ad Hoc Committee' on the Cybercrime Treaty in 2024?
(a) A security general
(b) A senior diplomat from the Permanent Mission to the UN
(c) A local police officer
(d) The head of a bank
Explanation: Pakistan has played a leading role in the drafting of the 'UN Convention against Cybercrime.' Pakistani diplomats have actively participated in negotiations to ensure that the treaty protects state sovereignty while providing a robust framework for international cooperation against digital crimes.
#1113
In 2024, Pakistan was elected to the 'Executive Board' of which UN agency that focuses on world food security?
(a) WHO
(b) WFP (World Food Programme)
(c) ILO
(d) UNESCO
Explanation: Pakistan's membership in the WFP Executive Board is significant as the country is both a major producer of food and a recipient of WFP assistance during floods. Pakistan uses this position to advocate for the 'Right to Food' and stable global commodity prices for the developing world.
#1114
The '26th Constitutional Amendment' in Pakistan (2024) was discussed in UN legal forums as an example of:
(a) Banning religions
(b) Judicial and legislative reforms in a developing democracy
(c) Abolishing the state
(d) Military rule
Explanation: The 26th Amendment was a major legal reform that established Constitutional Benches and changed the judicial appointment process. In UN-sponsored dialogues on the rule of law, Pakistan presents these changes as efforts to institutionalize the separation of powers and make the judiciary more efficient.
#1115
Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in June 2024 for which specific term?
(a) 2024-2025
(b) 2025-2026
(c) 2026-2027
(d) 2023-2024
Explanation: In a major diplomatic victory, Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2025-2026 term. It received 182 votes out of 192 in the UN General Assembly. This marks Pakistan's eighth time serving on the Council, where it aims to focus on regional peace, stability, and the right to self-determination.
#1116
What is the total value of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) approved by the IMF for Pakistan in September 2024?
(a) $3 Billion
(b) $5 Billion
(c) $7 Billion
(d) $9 Billion
Explanation: In September 2024, the IMF Executive Board approved a 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Pakistan worth approximately $7 billion (SDR 5,320 million). This program is designed to provide macroeconomic stability and facilitate structural reforms aimed at sustainable and inclusive growth.
#1117
Pakistan was elected to the Executive Board of which UN agency for the 2024-2027 term?
(a) WHO
(b) UNICEF
(c) WFP
(d) FAO
Explanation: Pakistan was elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for the 2024-2027 term. This allows Pakistan to contribute to global policies regarding child health, nutrition, and education, while also seeking international support for its domestic child welfare programs.
#1118
In late 2024, Pakistan hosted which UN official to discuss the 'Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan'?
(a) The head of UNESCO
(b) Filippo Grandi (UN High Commissioner for Refugees)
(c) The head of the IMF
(d) The CEO of NASA
Explanation: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited Pakistan in 2024 to discuss the government's plan to repatriate undocumented foreigners, particularly Afghans. The UN continues to advocate for a voluntary and dignified return process, while Pakistan emphasizes its security and economic concerns.
#1119
Pakistan was elected as the Vice President of which UN body in Geneva in 2024?
(a) WTO
(b) UNCTAD
(c) WHO
(d) ILO
Explanation: Pakistan was elected to the leadership of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in 2024. In this capacity, Pakistan works to represent the interests of developing countries in global trade negotiations and seeks to promote inclusive economic development.
#1120
What is the total value of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) approved by the IMF for Pakistan in September 2024, which received diplomatic backing from OIC partners like Saudi Arabia and the UAE?
(a) $3 Billion
(b) $5 Billion
(c) $7 Billion
(d) $9 Billion
Explanation: In September 2024, the IMF Executive Board approved a $7 billion (SDR 5,320 million) Extended Fund Facility for Pakistan. The approval was facilitated by critical financial assurances and debt rollovers from brotherly OIC nations, specifically Saudi Arabia and the UAE, demonstrating the strength of Pakistan's economic ties within the Muslim world.