May 2024 Edition
Start May Quiz
May 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#3961
Consider the following statements about the ICC warrant debate in New York City: 1. The New York City Mayor claimed that the federal government has the authority to join the ICC and execute warrants. 2. The United States President vowed that the Israeli Prime Minister would not face arrest during the UN General Assembly summit. 3. The ICC warrant is based on allegations related to the offensive in Gaza following the October 2023 attack. 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 correct based on the events of July 2026. The Mayor acknowledged federal primacy, the President publicly stated the Prime Minister would not be arrested, and the ICC's warrant is linked to the post-October 2023 Gaza offensive. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017473/he-is-a-war-criminal-mamdani-says-nyc-cannot-arrest-netanyahu-on-icc-warrant-urges-us-federal-officials-to-step-in, 22 Jul 2026]
#3962
Consider the following statements about the security situation in Balochistan: 1. The Provincial Apex Committee on the National Action Plan met in Quetta to discuss ending terrorism. 2. Balochistan recorded a 109 percent increase in terrorist attacks in May compared to April. 3. Operation Shaban was launched in retaliation for an attack at the Mangi Dam pumping station. 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 correct. The Prime Minister chaired the Apex Committee meeting in Quetta, the PICSS report documented the 109 percent increase in attacks, and Operation Shaban was indeed a response to the Ziarat incident. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017521/10-terrorists-killed-2-female-suicide-bombers-and-their-facilitator-apprehended-in-balochistan-operations-ispr, 22 Jul 2026]
#3963
Consider the following statements about the current tomato supply chain in Pakistan: 1. The Balochistan crop is currently the primary source of domestic supply. 2. Iranian tomatoes are arriving in large quantities, exceeding 50 containers per day. 3. The tomato crop in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa typically arrives in the May-June 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 Balochistan is the current supplier. Statement 3 is correct regarding the seasonal arrival of crops in Punjab and KP. Statement 2 is incorrect because imports are arriving in very small quantities, averaging only 10 containers per day. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017429/iranian-tomatoes-fail-to-ease-prices, 22 Jul 2026]
#3964
Who is the current Law Minister of Pakistan as of May 2026?
(a) Rana Sanaullah
(b) Azam Nazeer Tarar
(c) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari
(d) None of these
Explanation: Azam Nazeer Tarar serves as the Law Minister and has been the primary spokesperson regarding the government's stance on potential constitutional amendments. Rana Sanaullah is an adviser to the Prime Minister, not the Law Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000722/law-minister-tarar-sees-no-indication-of-28th-amendment-for-now, 16 May 2026]
#3965
Which of the following statements regarding the Senate debate on May 15, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The government claimed that parliamentary rules allow committees to interfere in prison administration.
(b) Opposition members demanded an independent committee to visit jails.
(c) PTI senators alleged that the founder has lost sight in one eye.
(d) The government cited a five-member medical board that endorsed the current treatment.
Explanation: The government explicitly stated that parliamentary rules of business do not provide room for a committee to interfere in executive matters related to prison administration. Therefore, is the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000491/barbs-fly-in-senate-over-pti-founders-health-access-to-political-prisoners, 15 May 2026]
#3966
Consider the following statements about the legislative process in Pakistan: 1. Constitutional amendments require a consensus among coalition partners to be successfully introduced. 2. The 18th Amendment is cited as a historical example of successful consensus-based legislation. 3. The PPP has expressed that it was fully consulted by the government regarding the 28th Amendment prior to May 2026. 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 government's stated policy and historical context. Statement 3 is incorrect because the PPP leadership explicitly stated they had not been contacted by the government regarding any constitutional amendment. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000722/law-minister-tarar-sees-no-indication-of-28th-amendment-for-now, 16 May 2026]
#3967
Which Bangladeshi bowler took 4-113 to put Pakistan in a difficult position during the second Test on May 19, 2026?
(a) Nahid Rana
(b) Taijul Islam
(c) Najmul Hossain Shanto
(d) None of these
Explanation: Taijul Islam was the primary architect of the Bangladeshi bowling effort, claiming four wickets including key dismissals of Babar Azam and Salman Agha. Nahid Rana also contributed but did not take four wickets in this innings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001532/taijul-puts-bangladesh-on-brink-of-test-series-win-over-pakistan, 19 May 2026]
#3968
Consider the following statements regarding the security measures in Balochistan as of May 17, 2026: 1. The provincial government banned the covering of faces in public places to prevent the obstruction of identification. 2. The security alert was issued in response to recent attacks in Barkhan and Chagai districts. 3. The ban on gatherings applies only to the provincial capital, Quetta. 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 and 2 are factually correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the notification explicitly states that Section 144 was imposed across the entire province, not just in Quetta. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000944/section-144-imposed-throughout-balochistan-for-one-month, 17 May 2026]
#3969
Which Pakistani official visited Iran in May 2026 to discuss the revival of the stalled US-Iran peace process?
(a) Ishaq Dar
(b) Mohsin Naqvi
(c) Asim Munir
(d) None of these
Explanation: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi conducted the visit to Iran to hold meetings with Iranian leadership to revive the peace process. While Ishaq Dar is involved in foreign policy, the specific visit mentioned in the context of the May 2026 developments was led by the Interior Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000962/pm-shehbaz-credits-political-military-partnership-for-pakistans-recognition-as-us-iran-mediator-changed-image, 17 May 2026]
#3970
Which of the following statements regarding the second Test match on May 19, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) Pakistan required 121 runs on the final day to secure victory.
(b) Pakistan successfully chased the target of 437 runs on the fourth day.
(c) Bangladesh had already won the first Test match of the series.
(d) Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha put on a 134-run partnership.
Explanation: Pakistan did not chase the target on the fourth day; they ended the day at 316-7, still needing 121 runs. The other three statements are factually accurate based on the match report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001532/taijul-puts-bangladesh-on-brink-of-test-series-win-over-pakistan, 19 May 2026]
#3971
Which of the following statements regarding the Prime Minister's address on May 19, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) He reaffirmed Pakistan's resolve to defend its territorial integrity.
(b) He stated that Pakistan's peace offer was a sign of military weakness.
(c) He acknowledged the presence of students from friendly countries at the war college.
(d) He highlighted the importance of military diplomacy for regional stability.
Explanation: The Prime Minister explicitly stated that Pakistan's peace offer was never a sign of weakness, but rather a reflection of its strength and mature stance. Therefore, the statement claiming he called it a weakness is incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001538/pakistan-a-net-regional-stabiliser-contributing-to-peace-in-the-region-and-beyond-pm-shehbaz, 19 May 2026]
#3972
All of the following are prohibited under the Section 144 order issued in Balochistan on May 17, 2026, EXCEPT:
(a) Gatherings of five or more persons
(b) Operation of registered motorcycles
(c) Use of tinted glasses on vehicles
(d) Display or use of weapons
Explanation: The order prohibits the use of unregistered motorcycles, not registered ones. The other three options are explicitly listed as prohibited activities in the government notification. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000944/section-144-imposed-throughout-balochistan-for-one-month, 17 May 2026]
#3973
Which of the following statements regarding the Defence Minister's remarks on May 18, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) He claimed that the Indus Waters Treaty cannot be suspended unilaterally.
(b) He stated that Pakistan's armed forces gave a devastating response to India last year.
(c) He confirmed that the 28th constitutional amendment had been tabled before the cabinet.
(d) He criticized the remarks made by the Indian Army Chief.
Explanation: The Defence Minister explicitly rejected the impression that the 28th constitutional amendment had been tabled, making option C the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001298/india-will-be-relegated-to-history-if-it-attempts-misadventure-against-pakistan, 18 May 2026]
#3974
In which division of Balochistan did the Prime Minister order the deployment of the Frontier Corps on May 19, 2026?
(a) Rakhshan Division
(b) Kalat Division
(c) Makran Division
(d) None of these
Explanation: During the Apex Committee meeting in Quetta, the Prime Minister specifically directed the deployment of the Frontier Corps in the Rakhshan division to enhance security measures. The other options are existing divisions in Balochistan but were not the focus of this specific directive. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001538/pakistan-a-net-regional-stabiliser-contributing-to-peace-in-the-region-and-beyond-pm-shehbaz, 19 May 2026]
#3975
Who was the captain of the Bangladesh cricket team during the second Test match in May 2026?
(a) Litton Das
(b) Mahmudul Hasan Joy
(c) Taijul Islam
(d) Najmul Hossain Shanto
Explanation: Najmul Hossain Shanto served as the captain of the Bangladesh team during the series. Litton Das performed wicket-keeping duties, and Mahmudul Hasan Joy was a fielder. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001532/taijul-puts-bangladesh-on-brink-of-test-series-win-over-pakistan, 19 May 2026]
#3976
Which of the following activities is explicitly prohibited under the Section 144 order issued in Balochistan on May 17, 2026?
(a) Pillion riding
(b) Public transport operations
(c) Inter-provincial trade
(d) None of these
Explanation: The notification issued by the Balochistan government specifically bans pillion riding, along with other measures like tinted glasses and the display of weapons. Public transport and trade were not subject to a blanket ban under this specific order. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000944/section-144-imposed-throughout-balochistan-for-one-month, 17 May 2026]
#3977
Which critical infrastructure facility in the United Arab Emirates was targeted by drone strikes shortly before the attack on Saudi Arabia in May 2026?
(a) Jebel Ali Port
(b) Barakah nuclear plant
(c) Fujairah oil terminal
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Barakah nuclear plant was the target of drone strikes in the UAE, an event that preceded the attack on Saudi Arabia. The other options are major UAE infrastructure sites but were not the specific targets mentioned in this context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001312/pakistan-condemns-drone-strike-on-saudi-arabia-expresses-solidarity-with-riyadh, 18 May 2026]
#3978
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited which military institution on May 19, 2026?
(a) National Defence University, Islamabad
(b) Air War College, Karachi
(c) Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul
(d) Command and Staff College, Quetta
Explanation: The Prime Minister visited the Command and Staff College in Quetta to address student officers and faculty. This institution is a premier military training facility where he discussed national security and regional stability. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001538/pakistan-a-net-regional-stabiliser-contributing-to-peace-in-the-region-and-beyond-pm-shehbaz, 19 May 2026]
#3979
Which of the following statements regarding the China-Pakistan meeting on May 25, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) President Xi described the bilateral friendship as unbreakable.
(b) The meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People.
(c) The Prime Minister arrived in Beijing directly from Islamabad without any stopovers.
(d) The leaders discussed the concept of a community with a shared future.
Explanation: The statement is incorrect because the Prime Minister made a stop in Hangzhou before reaching Beijing. The other options accurately reflect the details provided in the diplomatic report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002979/chinas-xi-hails-unbreakable-ties-praises-pakistans-role-in-iran-peace-efforts-as-he-meets-pm-shehbaz, 25 May 2026]
#3980
Consider the following statements about the Prime Minister's address on May 19, 2026: 1. The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan's narrative on the diplomatic front was fully vindicated. 2. He called for the Afghan government to take credible actions against terrorist proxies. 3. The Prime Minister announced the immediate withdrawal of troops from the Balochistan border. 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 accurate reflections of the Prime Minister's speech regarding diplomatic vindication and the demand for Afghan action against terrorists. Statement 3 is false, as the Prime Minister actually ordered the deployment of additional forces (Frontier Corps) to the Rakhshan division, not a withdrawal. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001538/pakistan-a-net-regional-stabiliser-contributing-to-peace-in-the-region-and-beyond-pm-shehbaz, 19 May 2026]