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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.
#1181
Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam was founded in which city?
(a) Karachi
(b) Lahore
(c) Peshawar
(d) Multan
Explanation: Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam was founded in Lahore, Punjab. Lahore was a major center of cultural and political activity, and the Anjuman became the most influential Muslim socio-educational organization in Northern India.
#1182
The Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam was a response to the activities of which group?
(a) The British Army
(b) Christian Missionaries
(c) The East India Company
(d) The Mughal Court
Explanation: The Anjuman was primarily a defensive response to the intense proselytizing activities of Christian missionaries in Punjab. It aimed to ensure that Muslim orphans and children were not converted and were educated in their own faith.
#1183
Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the London branch of the Muslim League on May 6, 1908?
(a) Sir Agha Khan
(b) Syed Ameer Ali
(c) John Morley
(d) Hussain Bilgrami
Explanation: Syed Ameer Ali presided over the inaugural meeting of the London Muslim League in 1908. This branch was crucial for lobbying the British Parliament and public, ensuring that the Muslim point of view was heard in the center of imperial power.
#1184
In May 1862, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was transferred to which city?
(a) Aligarh
(b) Ghazipur
(c) Benares
(d) Muradabad
Explanation: Sir Syed was transferred to Ghazipur on May 12, 1862. It was in Ghazipur that he founded the Scientific Society and established another school to promote modern learning.
#1185
Who was the President when Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests (Chagai-I) in May 1998?
(a) Farooq Leghari
(b) Rafiq Tarar
(c) Pervez Musharraf
(d) Nawaz Sharif
Explanation: Rafiq Tarar was the President in May 1998. While the decision-making was led by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Tarar held the constitutional office of the President during this historic event.
#1186
Who is the current President of Pakistan as of late 2024?
(a) Arif Alvi
(b) Asif Ali Zardari
(c) Shahbaz Sharif
(d) Sadiq Sanjrani
Explanation: Asif Ali Zardari was elected as the 14th President of Pakistan on March 9, 2024, succeeding Dr. Arif Alvi. This is his second non-consecutive term in office.
#1187
Which Prime Minister was in power when Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests in Chagai in May 1998?
(a) Benazir Bhutto
(b) Nawaz Sharif
(c) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
(d) Pervez Musharraf
Explanation: Nawaz Sharif made the decision to conduct nuclear tests (Chagai-I and Chagai-II) in response to India's nuclear tests earlier that month. This action established Pakistan as a declared nuclear-weapon state.
#1188
Who served as the caretaker Prime Minister during the 2024 General Elections?
(a) Justice (R) Nasirul Mulk
(b) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
(c) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso
(d) Shahbaz Sharif
Explanation: Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, a politician from Balochistan, was sworn in as the 8th caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan in August 2023. He oversaw the country through the 2024 general elections until the election of the new Prime Minister.
#1189
Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan as of mid-2024?
(a) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
(b) Imran Khan
(c) Shahbaz Sharif
(d) Nawaz Sharif
Explanation: Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for a second time in March 2024 following the general elections held in February 2024.
#1190
What is the total number of seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan as per the 2024 general elections framework?
(a) 342
(b) 336
(c) 272
(d) 326
Explanation: Following the 25th Amendment and the merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the total number of seats in the National Assembly was reduced from 342 to 336. This includes 266 general seats, 60 seats reserved for women, and 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims.
#1191
Who was elected as the Speaker of the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan in March 2024?
(a) Asad Qaiser
(b) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
(c) Sardar Ayaz Sadiq
(d) Qasim Suri
Explanation: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq of the PML-N was elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly for the third time in March 2024. He defeated the PTI-backed candidate Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar. The Speaker is the presiding officer of the house and maintains order during sessions.
#1192
In the 2024 National Assembly, how many seats are reserved specifically for non-Muslims?
(a) 5
(b) 10
(c) 15
(d) 20
Explanation: The National Assembly has 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims (minorities). These members are elected through a proportional representation system based on the total number of general seats won by each political party in the National Assembly.
#1193
Which political party emerged with the largest number of seats in the Sindh Assembly during the 2024 elections?
(a) MQM-P
(b) PTI
(c) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
(d) PML-N
Explanation: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured a heavy majority in the Sindh Assembly in the 2024 elections, allowing it to form the provincial government for the fourth consecutive time since 2008. Syed Murad Ali Shah was subsequently re-elected as the Chief Minister.
#1194
The 26th Constitutional Amendment, passed in October 2024, primarily focused on which area of governance?
(a) Local Government reforms
(b) Judicial reforms and the appointment of the CJP
(c) Economic emergency powers
(d) Education sector devolution
Explanation: The 26th Amendment significantly altered the process of appointing the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) and established constitutional benches. It introduced a parliamentary committee to select the CJP from the three most senior judges, shifting away from the previous 'seniority-only' principle.
#1195
Who is the current Leader of the House in the 16th National Assembly (elected in March 2024)?
(a) Asif Ali Zardari
(b) Shahbaz Sharif
(c) Nawaz Sharif
(d) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Explanation: Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister (Leader of the House) for a second term in March 2024. He represents a coalition government comprising the PML-N, PPP, MQM-P, and other smaller parties.
#1196
Which political party formed the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) following the 2024 elections?
(a) JUI-F
(b) PML-N
(c) PTI (represented by Sunni Ittehad Council/Independent bloc)
(d) ANP
Explanation: In KP, candidates backed by the PTI won a landslide victory. After the elections, they joined the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) as a bloc and elected Ali Amin Gandapur as the Chief Minister of the province.
#1197
Which Provincial Assembly elected Maryam Nawaz Sharif as the first female Chief Minister in Pakistan's history in 2024?
(a) Sindh Assembly
(b) Punjab Assembly
(c) Balochistan Assembly
(d) KP Assembly
Explanation: In February 2024, the Punjab Assembly elected Maryam Nawaz Sharif as the Chief Minister of Punjab. This was a historic event as she became the first woman to lead a provincial government in Pakistan.
#1198
What is the total number of seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan as per the 2024 general elections framework?
(a) 342
(b) 336
(c) 272
(d) 326
Explanation: Following the 25th Amendment and the merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the total number of seats in the National Assembly was reduced from 342 to 336. This includes 266 general seats, 60 seats reserved for women, and 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims.
#1199
Who was elected as the Speaker of the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan in March 2024?
(a) Asad Qaiser
(b) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
(c) Sardar Ayaz Sadiq
(d) Qasim Suri
Explanation: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq of the PML-N was elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly for the third time in March 2024. He defeated the PTI-backed candidate Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar. The Speaker is the presiding officer of the house and maintains order during sessions.
#1200
In the 2024 National Assembly, how many seats are reserved specifically for non-Muslims?
(a) 5
(b) 10
(c) 15
(d) 20
Explanation: The National Assembly has 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims (minorities). These members are elected through a proportional representation system based on the total number of general seats won by each political party in the National Assembly.