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June 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#3141
Which province introduced a "Green Energy Transition Policy" in 2024? (2026)
(a) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(b) Balochistan
(c) Punjab
(d) Sindh
Explanation: Punjab introduced the Green Energy Transition Policy in 2024.
#3142
Who was the new U.N. Representative for India and Pakistan arriving in the subcontinent on 30th June 1951?
(a) Sir Owen Dixon
(b) Dr. Frank Graham
(c) Andrew Cordier
(d) Trygve Lie
Explanation: Dr. Frank Graham, an American academic, was appointed the UN Representative for India and Pakistan on 30th June 1951. He continued efforts to mediate the Kashmir dispute, but like his predecessor, faced challenges in achieving a resolution acceptable to both parties.
#3143
Kharif crops start from April to June and major crops include:
(a) Cotton and Jowar
(b) Wheat and Gram
(c) Bajra and Rice
(d) Both (a) & (c)
Explanation: Kharif crops, sown during the monsoon season (April - June), include cotton, jowar, bajra, and rice. Wheat and gram are Rabi crops, sown in winter. The original question had a typo ("Jawar" instead of "Jowar"), which was corrected.
#3144
By whom was the formula of 3rd June 1947 to divide India announced?
(a) Lord Wavell
(b) Lord Linlithgow
(c) Lord Irwin
(d) Lord Mountbatten
Explanation: The 3rd June Plan, which outlined the partition of India, was announced by Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India.
#3145
(a) June14,1945 (b) July 14, 1945
(c) Aug14,1945
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Simla Conference, convened by Lord Wavell in 1945 to discuss the formation of a new Executive Council, ended in failure on July 14, 1945, due to disagreements between the Congress and the Muslim League.
#3146
Which province introduced a "Green Energy Transition Policy" in 2024?
(a) Balochistan
(b) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(c) Punjab
(d) Sindh
Explanation: In 2024, the Government of Punjab launched its Green Energy / Solar Transition Policy and major solarization initiatives (such as the Chief Minister's Roshan Gharana solar program and the agricultural tube-well solar conversion initiative) to shift residential and agricultural consumers toward renewable energy.
#3147
Which sector is projected to be the primary driver of Pakistan's GDP growth under the latest 5 year plan (2024-29)?
(a) Agriculture only
(b) Heavy manufacturing
(c) Services sector
(d) None of these
Explanation: Under the Planning Commission's 13th Five-Year Plan (2024 - 2029), the services sector (accounting for roughly 58% of the GDP, led by information technology, telecom, finance, transport, and wholesale/retail trade) is projected to be the largest contributor and driver of economic growth.
#3148
Who announced the plan which is known as the 3rd June Plan?
(a) Lord Wavell
(b) Lord Linlithgow
(c) Lord Willingdon
(d) Lord Mountbatten
Explanation: Lord Wavell announced the 3rd June Plan in 1945, proposing a framework for Indian self-government and power-sharing.
#3149
The UN Climate Change Conference 2024 was held in:
(a) Turkmenistan
(b) Tajikistan
(c) Azerbaijan
(d) None of these
Explanation: The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) convened in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024. [1](https://unhabitat.org/events/un-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-29)
#3150
Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2024?
(a) India
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Brazil
(d) Germany
Explanation: The 19th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 18 - 19 November 2024 under the theme "Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet."[1](https://sdg.iisd.org/events/g20-summit-2024/)[7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024G20RiodeJaneirosummit)
#3151
Which country launched its first lunar rover in 2024?
(a) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
(b) Japan
(c) Israel
(d) USA
Explanation: The UAE announced a lunar rover named Rashid scheduled for launch in 2024 as part of its Mars 2117 program and broader space exploration ambitions.[3](https://www.space.com/united-arab-emirates-announces-moon-rover-rashid)
#3152
Which company was the first to introduce a fully autonomous electric car in 2024?
(a) Google
(b) Apple
(c) Tesla
(d) Mercedes-Benz
Explanation: Tesla rolled out an electric vehicle equipped with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite in 2024, marking the first commercially available EV advertised as fully autonomous.
#3153
Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
(a) USA
(b) France
(c) Japan
(d) Germany
Explanation: The 2024 Summer Olympics were staged in Paris, France, under the motto "Made for Sharing."[5](https://testbook.com/question-answer/which-country-will-host-the-2024-olympic-games--616675a510f80e88ca0b5219)
#3154
Who became the new President of Turkey in 2024?
(a) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
(b) Meral Akşener
(c) Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu
(d) Ekrem İmamoğlu
Explanation: Following his victory in the 2023 elections, Erdoğan continued for a final term, remaining Turkey's president throughout 2024.[6](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/erdogan-ally-floats-turkey-constitutional-amendment-let-him-extend-his-tenure-2024-11-05/)
#3155
Which international organization launched a new digital currency in 2024?
(a) IMF
(b) European Central Bank
(c) World Bank
(d) BRICS
Explanation: In 2024, the ECB initiated its digital euro pilot, marking the first major global central bank digital currency rollout.
#3156
Which tech company introduced a quantum computing chip in 2024?
(a) Google
(b) IBM
(c) Intel
(d) Apple
Explanation: IBM unveiled its next-generation quantum processor in 2024, featuring over 400 qubits and improved error correction.
#3157
Which African country witnessed a military coup in 2024?
(a) Mali
(b) Sudan
(c) Niger
(d) Burkina Faso
Explanation: In mid-2024, Niger's military overthrew the civilian government, citing security and economic turmoil.
#3158
Which country signed a peace treaty to end a 20-year conflict in 2024?
(a) Israel
(b) Myanmar
(c) Ethiopia
(d) Ukraine
Explanation: In 2024, Ethiopia signed a landmark peace accord to formally conclude its two-decade internal insurgency.
#3159
Which country hosted the 2024 World Expo?
(a) UAE
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Italy
(d) Japan
Explanation: Expo 2024 was held in Osaka, Japan, showcasing innovations under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives."
#3160
Which country won the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations?
(a) Egypt
(b) Algeria
(c) Senegal
(d) Morocco
Explanation: Senegal triumphed in the 2024 AFCON final, securing their second continental title.