#5141

Iran and Saudi Arabia on 10 March 2023 reached an agreement to restore diplomatic ties after _______.

(a) 4 years

(b) 7 years

(c) 10 years

(d) 13 years

#5142

China-Iran linked 25 years strategic cooperation pact on 27th March of:

(a) 2018

(b) 2019

(d) 2021

#5143

In March 1940 Quaid-e-Azam wrote his only article published in British media titled as ______.

(a) Time and tide

(b) Now or never

(c) One last time

(d) Last chance

#5144

In March 2023, which country has formally launched Tech House (SPTH) in Pakistan with the aim of creating more than 1,000 jobs?

(a) Saudi Arabia

(b) UAE

(c) Singapore

(d) Indonesia

#5145

Election Commission of Pakistan was formed on 23rd March:

(a) 1956

(b) 1958

(d) 1988

#5146

Q.34 G-20 presidency in 2024 was held by ?

(a) India

(b) China

(c) Brazil

(d) Kenya

#5147

Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark US court case in March 2026 for what?

(a) Election interference

(b) Social media addiction

(c) Data privacy breaches

(d) Spreading medical misinformation

Explanation: Social media addiction

#5148

What was the primary stated reason for Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan in February - March 2026?

(a) Capturing TTP leaders hiding in Kabul

(b) Targeting militant camps linked to TTP and ISIS-K used to attack Pakistan

(c) Retaliating for Afghan trade disruptions

(d) Securing water rights from the Kabul River

Explanation: Targeting militant camps linked to TTP and ISIS-K used to attack Pakistan

#5149

Pakistan hosted a quadrilateral diplomatic meeting on March 29 - 30, 2026. Which four countries were part of this meeting?

(a) Pakistan, China, Russia, Iran

(b) Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt

(c) Pakistan, UAE, Jordan, Qatar

(d) Pakistan, USA, UK, France

Explanation: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt

#5150

What is the theme for World Water Day, observed on March 22, 2026?

(a) Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible

(b) Accelerating Change

(c) Water and Gender

(d) Water for Peace

Explanation: Water and Gender

#5151

Which nation's President was sentenced to death for treason on 25th March 2017?

(a) Libya

(b) Yemen

(c) Somalia

(d) Sudan

Explanation: Yemen

#5152

The US sank which Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean on March 4, 2026?

(a) IRIS Sahand

(b) IRIS Dena

(c) IRIS Sabalan

(d) IRIS Alborz

Explanation: IRIS Dena

#5153

Which organization coordinates the activities for World Wildlife Day (March 3)?

(a) UNESCO

(b) UN-Water

(c) UNEP (UN Environment Programme)

(d) WHO

Explanation: UNEP (UN Environment Programme)

#5154

Pakistan held its 5G spectrum auction on March 10, 2026, raising approximately how much money?

(a) US$200 million

(b) US$350 million

(c) US$507 million

(d) US$750 million

Explanation: US$507 million

#5155

Which telecom operators purchased 5G spectrum in Pakistan's March 2026 auction?

(a) Telenor, Jazz, and Ufone

(b) Jazz, Zong, and Ufone

(c) Telenor, Zong, and Jazz

(d) Ufone, Telenor, and Zong

Explanation: Jazz, Zong, and Ufone

#5156

When was the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024 passed by the Senate?

(a) June 20

(b) July 4

(c) July 10

(d) None of These

Explanation: July 4

#5157

Who was serving as the acting president when the Elections Act (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 was signed?

(a) Asif Ali Zardari

(b) Qazi Faez Isa

(c) Sikandar Sultan Raja

(d) Yousuf Raza Gilani

Explanation: Yousuf Raza Gilani

#5158

Who signed the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024 into law?

(a) Chief Justice of Pakistan

(b) Prime Minister of Pakistan

(c) President Asif Ali Zardari

(d) Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani

Explanation: President Asif Ali Zardari

#5159

What does the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024 empower the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to do?

(a) Conduct new elections without parliamentary approval

(b) Appoint retired high court judges to election tribunals without consulting the chief justices of apex courts

(c) Dismiss election petitions without a hearing

(d) Increase the number of seats in the National Assembly

Explanation: Appoint retired high court judges to election tribunals without consulting the chief justices of apex courts

#5160

Which country won the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup?

(a) Pakistan

(b) India

(c) Australia

(d) England

Explanation: India defeated South Africa by 7 runs in the final at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, to claim their second T20 World Cup title in 2024.[2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024Men'sT20WorldCupfinal)

March 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions