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March 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#3661
Who among the following associates of Asiya Andrabi was also sentenced by the Delhi court in March 2026?
(a) Fehmeeda Sofi
(b) Yasin Malik
(c) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
(d) Syed Ali Geelani
Explanation: Fehmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen were the two associates sentenced alongside Asiya Andrabi. The other individuals listed are prominent Kashmiri figures but were not the subjects of this specific court verdict. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1985165/fo-condemns-harsh-sentences-awarded-to-kashmiri-leader-asiya-andrabi-associates-by-delhi-court, 25 Mar 2026]
#3662
Consider the following statements about the situation in occupied Kashmir as of March 2026: 1. The closure of the Jama Masjid in Srinagar was compared to the restrictions placed on Masjid al-Aqsa. 2. The Foreign Office of Pakistan has demanded that the United Nations take notice of the religious freedom violations. 3. The restrictions on religious gatherings in the valley have been in place for over two decades.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the official reports. Statement 3 is incorrect because the specific policy of sealing the mosque on the last Friday of Ramazan has been occurring for seven years, not two decades. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981738/fo-condemns-continued-closure-of-historic-mosque-in-occupied-kashmir-on-last-friday-of-ramazan, 13 Mar 2026]
#3663
Which of the following areas is expected to experience snowfall over the hills during the weather system forecasted for March 2026?
(a) Coastal Sindh
(b) Southern Punjab
(c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(d) Central Balochistan
Explanation: The PMD forecast specifically mentions that snowfall over the hills is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Southern Punjab and coastal Sindh are not high-altitude regions prone to snowfall. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1984621/met-office-predicts-rain-thunderstorms-across-country-from-march-24-30, 23 Mar 2026]
#3664
Which of the following regions is specifically identified by the PMD as being at risk of flash floods from March 28 to March 30, 2026?
(a) Sindh coastal areas
(b) Central Kashmir valleys
(c) Punjab agricultural plains
(d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa local streams and nullahs
Explanation: The PMD advisory warns that flash floods are expected in the local streams and nullahs of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa specifically during the period of March 28 to March 30, 2026. Balochistan is identified as being at risk of flash floods earlier, from March 25 to 28. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1984621/met-office-predicts-rain-thunderstorms-across-country-from-march-24-30, 23 Mar 2026]
#3665
Which of the following is NOT a potential risk or impact identified by the PMD for the weather period of March 24-30, 2026?
(a) Widespread drought conditions
(b) Landslides in vulnerable areas
(c) Damage to solar panels
(d) Damage to electric poles
Explanation: The PMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, flash floods, and damage to infrastructure like solar panels and electric poles; drought is the opposite of the forecasted heavy rainfall. Therefore, drought is the INCORRECT impact. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1984621/met-office-predicts-rain-thunderstorms-across-country-from-march-24-30, 23 Mar 2026]
#3666
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, a western disturbance is expected to approach which region first on March 24, 2026?
(a) Southwestern Balochistan
(b) Northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(c) Upper Gilgit-Baltistan
(d) None of these
Explanation: The PMD press release explicitly states that the western disturbance is likely to approach the southwestern parts of Balochistan on the evening or night of March 24, 2026. Other regions are forecasted to be affected in subsequent days. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1984621/met-office-predicts-rain-thunderstorms-across-country-from-march-24-30, 23 Mar 2026]
#3667
All of the following are potential impacts of the weather system forecasted by the PMD for March 2026 EXCEPT:
(a) Landslides in vulnerable areas of upper KP, GB, and AJK
(b) Widespread flooding in the Indus River delta
(c) Decrease in daytime temperatures in upper parts of the country
(d) Hailstorm at isolated places in Islamabad
Explanation: The PMD warned of landslides, temperature drops, and hailstorms, but it did not issue a warning for widespread flooding in the Indus River delta. Flooding is not a standard consequence of the described westerly wave in this context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980117/pmd-warns-winds-could-carry-pollutants-from-iran-worsen-air-quality-in-western-parts-of-pakistan, 09 Mar 2026]
#3668
Consider the following statements about the PMD weather forecast for March 2026: 1. The weather system is expected to persist until March 31, 2026. 2. Hailstorms are expected only in the plains of Punjab. 3. Tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during the forecast period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the system may persist until March 31. Statement 2 is incorrect because hailstorms are predicted for various regions, including Balochistan, Sindh, and Kashmir, not just Punjab. Statement 3 is correct as the PMD advised travelers to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1984621/met-office-predicts-rain-thunderstorms-across-country-from-march-24-30, 23 Mar 2026]
#3669
What was the primary meteorological cause for the heavy rainfall in Karachi on March 18, 2026?
(a) A tropical cyclone
(b) A westerly wave
(c) Monsoon currents
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Pakistan Meteorological Department explicitly identified a westerly wave as the system affecting most parts of the country, including Karachi. None of these is incorrect because the cause is clearly stated. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1983379/15-die-in-rain-related-incidents-as-heavy-showers-strong-winds-hit-parts-of-karachi, 18 Mar 2026]
#3670
Consider the following statements about the emergency response to the March 18, 2026, rainfall in Karachi: 1. The Sindh Chief Minister ordered the clearance of choking points in drains. 2. Traffic police were directed to deploy additional personnel to manage traffic flow. 3. The Karachi Gymkhana area remained fully accessible to all traffic throughout the night. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the directives issued by the Sindh Chief Minister. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Karachi Mayor specifically announced that Club Road in front of Karachi Gymkhana was closed for traffic due to fallen trees. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1983379/15-die-in-rain-related-incidents-as-heavy-showers-strong-winds-hit-parts-of-karachi, 18 Mar 2026]
#3671
Which of the following statements regarding the March 18, 2026, weather event in Karachi is INCORRECT?
(a) The event involved heavy showers and strong winds.
(b) The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted rainfall until Thursday.
(c) The rainfall was limited exclusively to the coastal areas of Clifton and Defence.
(d) The Karachi Mayor advised citizens to avoid unnecessary movement.
Explanation: Rainfall was reported across a wide range of areas including Gulshan-i-Iqbal, North Karachi, and I.I. Chundrigar Road, not just coastal areas. Therefore, the statement that it was limited to Clifton and Defence is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1983379/15-die-in-rain-related-incidents-as-heavy-showers-strong-winds-hit-parts-of-karachi, 18 Mar 2026]
#3672
In which specific location near the White House did the security breach occur on March 11, 2026?
(a) Lafayette Square
(b) National Mall
(c) Capitol Hill
(d) None of these
Explanation: The security breach involving the van occurred at Lafayette Square, which is situated directly north of the White House. The other locations listed are prominent landmarks in Washington, D.C., but were not the site of this specific incident. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980968/white-house-area-shut-down-after-van-breaches-security-barricade, 11 Mar 2026]
#3673
Arrange the following major international and regional developments in the correct chronological order of their reported occurrences or scheduling (earliest to latest): 1. The 11th Pakistan Banking Awards. 2. The 2024 uprising in Bangladesh leading to the current political climate for Sheikh Hasina. 3. The reported monsoon-related fatalities in India reaching over 100 on August 6, 2026. 4. The legislative advancement of a conditional amnesty bill for PKK fighters in Turkey.
(a) 2, 3, 4, 1
(b) 3, 2, 4, 1
(c) 2, 1, 3, 4
(d) 4, 2, 3, 1
Explanation: The sequence is determined by the 2024 Bangladesh uprising, followed by the specific disaster reports from India (August 6, 2026), the legislative action in Turkey (August 6, 2026), and finally the scheduled Pakistan Banking Awards (August 21, 2026). [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2020870/floods-landslides-leave-over-100-dead-as-monsoon-batters-india]
#3674
Consider the following statements about Pakistan's engagement with the SCO: 1. Pakistan hosted the Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government in October 2024. 2. Pakistan leads an SCO working group specifically focused on poverty alleviation. 3. The SCO was originally formed in 2001 as a security cooperation group. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: All three statements are factually accurate. Pakistan hosted the 2024 government-level meeting, chairs the poverty alleviation working group, and the SCO was indeed founded in 2001 with a primary focus on security. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008079/pakistan-to-assume-chairmanship-of-sco-council-of-heads-of-states-in-september, 15 Jun 2026]
#3675
Consider the following statements regarding the legal and political discourse surrounding the ICC warrant in New York: 1. The Mayor of New York City asserted that his office possesses the independent legal authority to execute the ICC warrant. 2. The US federal government holds the authority to execute international arrest warrants within the country. 3. The ICC warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu was initially announced in 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statement 1 is false because the Mayor explicitly stated he does NOT have the authority. Statements 2 and 3 are factually correct based on the provided information. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017473/he-is-a-war-criminal-mamdani-says-ny-cannot-arrest-netanyahu-on-icc-warrant-urges-us-federal-officials-to-step-in, 22 Jul 2026]
#3676
Which of the following statements regarding the second ODI on March 13, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) Pakistan won the match by 128 runs.
(b) The match was decided using the DLS method.
(c) The series was leveled at 1-1 after the match.
(d) Bangladesh successfully chased the revised target.
Explanation: Bangladesh failed to chase the target, collapsing for 114 runs in 23.3 overs. Therefore, the statement that they successfully chased the target is incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981758/pakistan-thrash-bangladesh-by-128-runs-in-rain-hit-second-odi, 13 Mar 2026]
#3677
In which stadium was the second ODI match between Pakistan and Bangladesh held in March 2026?
(a) Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium
(b) Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium
(c) Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
(d) Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium
Explanation: The match took place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The other options are also cricket venues in Bangladesh but were not the site of this specific match. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981999/icc-reprimands-salman-ali-agha-for-breaching-code-of-conduct-in-bangladesh-odi, 14 Mar 2026]
#3678
Who served as the match referee for the second ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh in March 2026?
(a) Adrian Holdstock
(b) Tanvir Ahmed
(c) Kumar Dharmasena
(d) Neeyamur Rashid Rahul
Explanation: Neeyamur Rashid Rahul of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees proposed the sanction. The others listed were on-field or third/fourth umpires. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981999/icc-reprimands-salman-ali-agha-for-breaching-code-of-conduct-in-bangladesh-odi, 14 Mar 2026]
#3679
In which stadium was the second ODI match between Pakistan and Bangladesh held in March 2026?
(a) Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium
(b) Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium
(c) Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
(d) Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium
Explanation: The match took place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The other options are also cricket venues in Bangladesh but were not the site of this specific match. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981999/icc-reprimands-salman-ali-agha-for-breaching-code-of-conduct-in-bangladesh-odi, 14 Mar 2026]
#3680
Who served as the match referee for the second ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh in March 2026?
(a) Adrian Holdstock
(b) Tanvir Ahmed
(c) Kumar Dharmasena
(d) Neeyamur Rashid Rahul
Explanation: Neeyamur Rashid Rahul of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees proposed the sanction. The others listed were on-field or third/fourth umpires. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981999/icc-reprimands-salman-ali-agha-for-breaching-code-of-conduct-in-bangladesh-odi, 14 Mar 2026]