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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.
#1381
Who was selected as the Caretaker Prime Minister to oversee the 2024 General Elections after the PDM government's dissolution?
(a) Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk
(b) Anwaarul Haq Kakar
(c) Mohsin Naqvi
(d) Raja Riaz
Explanation: Anwaarul Haq Kakar, a senator from Balochistan, was appointed as the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan on August 14, 2023. He was selected after consensus between the outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Leader of the Opposition Raja Riaz to lead the country through the interim period until the next elected government took charge.
#1382
Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan, serving his second term after the 2024 General Elections?
(a) Nawaz Sharif
(b) Shehbaz Sharif
(c) Imran Khan
(d) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
Explanation: Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was elected as the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan on March 3, 2024. He leads a multi-party coalition government. His leadership in 2024 and 2025 has been focused on economic stabilization through an IMF program and the facilitation of foreign investment via the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
#1383
Who was elected as the 14th President of Pakistan in March 2024, becoming the first civilian to hold the office twice?
(a) Arif Alvi
(b) Asif Ali Zardari
(c) Mahmood Khan Achakzai
(d) Fazal-ur-Rehman
Explanation: Asif Ali Zardari, the co-chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was sworn in as the President of Pakistan for a second time on March 10, 2024. He previously served as President from 2008 to 2013. His second term is characterized by a role as a mediator between the various coalition partners in the federal government.
#1384
In February 2024, who became the first woman in the history of Pakistan to be elected as a Provincial Chief Minister?
(a) Fatima Jinnah
(b) Maryam Nawaz Sharif
(c) Fahmida Mirza
(d) Hina Rabbani Khar
Explanation: Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), made history by being elected as the Chief Minister of Punjab on February 26, 2024. Her tenure has seen a heavy focus on administrative reforms, digitalizing land records, and launching various social welfare schemes like the 'Himmat Card' and solar panel distributions.
#1385
Who was elected as the Chief Minister of Balochistan in March 2024, leading a coalition government in the province?
(a) Jam Kamal Khan
(b) Sarfraz Bugti
(c) Abdul Quddus Bizenjo
(d) Nawab Aslam Raisani
Explanation: Mir Sarfraz Bugti, formerly the caretaker Interior Minister, was elected as the Chief Minister of Balochistan in March 2024 as a candidate for the PPP. His government is focused on addressing the province's complex security situation, promoting reconciliation with disgruntled elements, and overseeing mineral extraction projects like Reko Diq.
#1386
Who is the 'Supremo' of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and was recently re-elected as the party president in 2024?
(a) Shehbaz Sharif
(b) Nawaz Sharif
(c) Hamza Shahbaz
(d) Chaudhry Nisar
Explanation: Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the three-time former Prime Minister, remains the paramount leader of the PML-N. After returning from the UK and being cleared of various legal charges, he was re-elected unopposed as the President of PML-N in May 2024, consolidating his grip on the party's strategic decision-making.
#1387
Who is the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and remains its most influential figure despite being in detention through 2024 and 2025?
(a) Gohar Ali Khan
(b) Imran Khan
(c) Omar Ayub Khan
(d) Shibli Faraz
Explanation: Imran Khan, the former cricket star and 22nd Prime Minister, is the founder of PTI. Despite his incarceration since August 2023 and various legal challenges, he remains the central figure of the opposition politics in Pakistan, with his party candidates winning the largest number of seats in the 2024 elections as independents.
#1388
Who is the current Emir of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), elected in 2024 to lead the party?
(a) Siraj-ul-Haq
(b) Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman
(c) Munawar Hasan
(d) Liaqat Baloch
Explanation: Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman was elected as the Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami in April 2024, succeeding Siraj-ul-Haq. Previously the head of the party in Karachi, he is known for his 'Rights of Karachi' campaign and has brought a more aggressive and proactive style of leadership to the national level.
#1389
If 4th November 2024 is a Saturday, what will be the day on 4th November 2025?
(a) Sunday
(b) Monday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Wednesday
Explanation: Wait, 2024 is a leap year, but February 29th has already passed by November. Moving from Nov 2024 to Nov 2025 crosses February 2025, which has 28 days (ordinary year). This is 365 days, yielding 1 odd day. Wait, my option logic was Monday? Saturday + 1 = Sunday. Let me correct the options to have Sunday as correct.
#1390
What is the day of the week on 1st July 2012?
(a) Sunday
(b) Monday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Wednesday
Explanation: 2011 years = 2000(0) + 11(2 LY + 9 NY = 4+9=13 = 6 odd). 2012 is LY. Jan to Jul 1 = 3+1+3+2+3+2+1 = 15 = 1 odd day. Total = 6+1 = 7 = 0 odd days. Day 0 is Sunday.
#1391
The total number of odd days in the months of July and August combined is:
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
Explanation: Both July and August have 31 days. The number of odd days in a 31-day month is 3. Combining both months, the total number of odd days is 3 + 3 = 6.
#1392
Which day of the week was 5/5/2024?
(a) Tuesday
(b) Monday
(c) Sunday
(d) Wednesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Sunday. 3. Therefore, 5/5/2024 fell on a Sunday.
#1393
Which day of the week was 19/11/2024?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Thursday
(c) Monday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Tuesday. 3. Therefore, 19/11/2024 fell on a Tuesday.
#1394
Which day of the week was 5/1/2024?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Friday
(c) Monday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Friday. 3. Therefore, 5/1/2024 fell on a Friday.
#1395
Which day of the week was 5/9/2024?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Thursday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Thursday. 3. Therefore, 5/9/2024 fell on a Thursday.
#1396
Which day of the week was 26/8/2024?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Monday
(c) Thursday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Monday. 3. Therefore, 26/8/2024 fell on a Monday.
#1397
Which day of the week was 12/6/2024?
(a) Thursday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Wednesday. 3. Therefore, 12/6/2024 fell on a Wednesday.
#1398
Which day of the week was 12/10/2024?
(a) Tuesday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Saturday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Saturday. 3. Therefore, 12/10/2024 fell on a Saturday.
#1399
Which day of the week was 26/12/2024?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Monday
(c) Thursday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Thursday. 3. Therefore, 26/12/2024 fell on a Thursday.
#1400
Which day of the week was 19/3/2024?
(a) Tuesday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Monday
(d) Thursday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Tuesday. 3. Therefore, 19/3/2024 fell on a Tuesday.