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May 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#701
What was the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 (May 22)?
(a) Building a shared future for all life
(b) From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity
(c) Be part of the Plan
(d) Our solutions are in nature
Explanation: The theme 'Be part of the Plan' (used in 2024/2025 campaigns) urges all stakeholders to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity.
#702
Which country topped the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 released in early 2025?
(a) Finland
(b) Singapore
(c) Denmark
(d) Norway
Explanation: Denmark retained the top spot as the least corrupt country in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 released by Transparency International.
#703
What is Pakistan's rank in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024?
(a) 133rd
(b) 135th
(c) 140th
(d) 129th
Explanation: Pakistan ranked 135th out of 180 countries in the CPI 2024, slipping two spots from its previous rank of 133rd in 2023.
#704
Which country ranked first in the Global Gender Gap Report 2024?
(a) Finland
(b) Norway
(c) Iceland
(d) Sweden
Explanation: Iceland topped the Global Gender Gap Report 2024 for the 15th consecutive year, being the only country to close more than 90% of its gender gap.
#705
What is Pakistan's rank in the Global Gender Gap Report 2024?
(a) 135th
(b) 142nd
(c) 145th
(d) 120th
Explanation: Pakistan ranked 145th out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report 2024, placing it second to last, just ahead of Sudan.
#706
Which country is ranked as the most peaceful in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024?
(a) Denmark
(b) Ireland
(c) Iceland
(d) New Zealand
Explanation: Iceland remained the most peaceful country in the world according to the Global Peace Index 2024, a position it has held since 2008.
#707
What is Pakistan's rank in the Global Peace Index 2024?
(a) 140th
(b) 146th
(c) 152nd
(d) 135th
Explanation: Pakistan ranked 140th out of 163 independent states and territories in the Global Peace Index 2024.
#708
Which country ranked last in the Global Peace Index 2024?
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Yemen
(c) Syria
(d) South Sudan
Explanation: Yemen was ranked as the least peaceful country in the world in the Global Peace Index 2024.
#709
Which country ranked first in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2024?
(a) Denmark
(b) United Kingdom
(c) Finland
(d) Estonia
Explanation: Estonia topped the 2024 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), showcasing strong sustainability practices.
#710
What is Pakistan's rank in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2024?
(a) 176th
(b) 165th
(c) 180th
(d) 150th
Explanation: Pakistan was ranked near the bottom, specifically 180th (last or near last), in the 2024 Environmental Performance Index.
#711
Which country topped the Global Competitiveness Index 2024 by IMD?
(a) Denmark
(b) Ireland
(c) Switzerland
(d) Singapore
Explanation: Singapore ranked first in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2024.
#712
Which country topped the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2024 as the most impacted by terrorism?
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Burkina Faso
(c) Somalia
(d) Mali
Explanation: Burkina Faso was ranked as the country most impacted by terrorism in the Global Terrorism Index 2024, overtaking Afghanistan.
#713
What is Pakistan's rank in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2024?
(a) 4th
(b) 6th
(c) 8th
(d) 10th
Explanation: Pakistan ranked 4th in the Global Terrorism Index 2024, indicating a high impact of terrorism.
#714
Which country ranked first in the Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2024?
(a) Sweden
(b) Denmark
(c) Norway
(d) Finland
Explanation: Sweden topped the Energy Transition Index 2024 published by the World Economic Forum.
#715
Which country topped the Rule of Law Index 2024?
(a) Norway
(b) Finland
(c) Denmark
(d) Sweden
Explanation: Denmark ranked first in the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2024.
#716
What is Pakistan's rank in the Rule of Law Index 2024?
(a) 120th
(b) 129th
(c) 130th
(d) 140th
Explanation: Pakistan ranked 129th out of 142 countries in the WJP Rule of Law Index 2024.
#717
Which country is the freest economy in the world according to the Economic Freedom of the World 2024 report?
(a) Singapore
(b) Hong Kong
(c) Switzerland
(d) New Zealand
Explanation: Hong Kong regained the top spot as the world's freest economy in the 2024 report by the Fraser Institute.
#718
Which city was ranked the most liveable city in the world in the Global Liveability Index 2024?
(a) Copenhagen
(b) Zurich
(c) Vienna
(d) Melbourne
Explanation: Vienna, Austria, retained its title as the world's most liveable city in the EIU Global Liveability Index 2024.
#719
What is the rank of Pakistan in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024?
(a) 101st
(b) 110th
(c) 118th
(d) 125th
Explanation: Pakistan ranked 101st in the Network Readiness Index 2024, which assesses how countries are leveraging IT for development.
#720
Which country topped the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2024?
(a) Singapore
(b) Switzerland
(c) United States
(d) Denmark
Explanation: Switzerland topped the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2024, published by INSEAD.