October 2024 Edition
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October 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#1701
Which province introduced a "Green Energy Transition Policy" in 2024? (2026)
(a) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(b) Balochistan
(c) Punjab
(d) Sindh
Explanation: Punjab introduced the Green Energy Transition Policy in 2024.
#1702
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, the Agha Khan headed the historic Simla deputation which successfully presented Muslim demands on 01, October 1906 before:
(a) Lord Curzon
(b) Lord Irwin
(c) Lord Minto
(d) None of these
#1703
The recent earthquake of October, 2005 was result of:
(a) Volcanic activity
(b) Tectonic dislocation
(c) Shovers Shooting
(d) None of these
Explanation: The devastating magnitude 7.6 earthquake on October 8, 2005, centered near Muzaffarabad in Azad Jammu & Kashmir, was caused by tectonic fault rupture and dislocation along the Main Boundary Thrust (MBT) and Balakot-Bagh fault lines as a result of the ongoing collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates.
#1704
Which province introduced a "Green Energy Transition Policy" in 2024?
(a) Balochistan
(b) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(c) Punjab
(d) Sindh
Explanation: In 2024, the Government of Punjab launched its Green Energy / Solar Transition Policy and major solarization initiatives (such as the Chief Minister's Roshan Gharana solar program and the agricultural tube-well solar conversion initiative) to shift residential and agricultural consumers toward renewable energy.
#1705
Which sector is projected to be the primary driver of Pakistan's GDP growth under the latest 5 year plan (2024-29)?
(a) Agriculture only
(b) Heavy manufacturing
(c) Services sector
(d) None of these
Explanation: Under the Planning Commission's 13th Five-Year Plan (2024 - 2029), the services sector (accounting for roughly 58% of the GDP, led by information technology, telecom, finance, transport, and wholesale/retail trade) is projected to be the largest contributor and driver of economic growth.
#1706
The Bogra formula, presented on 7th October 1953, is also called:
(a) Grossi's Formula
(b) Constitutional Formula
(c) National Democratic Formula
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Bogra Formula was a constitutional proposal to resolve political deadlock by ensuring representation for East and West Pakistan; it is known as the Constitutional Formula.
#1707
On 14 October, 1999, Gen Musharraf took the post of:
(a) President
(b) Chief Executive
(c) Martial Law Administrator
(d) Prime Minister
Explanation: General Pervez Musharraf assumed the role of Martial Law Administrator after the 1999 coup on 14 October.
#1708
The Pakistan Republican Party was formed in October 1955. The President of the party was:
(a) Nawab Muzaffar Ali Khan Qizilbash
(b) Mirza Mumtaz Hassan Qizilbash
(c) Dr Khan Sahib
(d) Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti
Explanation: Nawab Muzaffar Ali Khan Qizilbash was the president of the Pakistan Republican Party formed in 1955.
#1709
The UN Climate Change Conference 2024 was held in:
(a) Turkmenistan
(b) Tajikistan
(c) Azerbaijan
(d) None of these
Explanation: The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) convened in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024. [1](https://unhabitat.org/events/un-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-29)
#1710
Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2024?
(a) India
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Brazil
(d) Germany
Explanation: The 19th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 18 - 19 November 2024 under the theme "Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet."[1](https://sdg.iisd.org/events/g20-summit-2024/)[7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024G20RiodeJaneirosummit)
#1711
Which country launched its first lunar rover in 2024?
(a) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
(b) Japan
(c) Israel
(d) USA
Explanation: The UAE announced a lunar rover named Rashid scheduled for launch in 2024 as part of its Mars 2117 program and broader space exploration ambitions.[3](https://www.space.com/united-arab-emirates-announces-moon-rover-rashid)
#1712
Which company was the first to introduce a fully autonomous electric car in 2024?
(a) Google
(b) Apple
(c) Tesla
(d) Mercedes-Benz
Explanation: Tesla rolled out an electric vehicle equipped with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite in 2024, marking the first commercially available EV advertised as fully autonomous.
#1713
Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
(a) USA
(b) France
(c) Japan
(d) Germany
Explanation: The 2024 Summer Olympics were staged in Paris, France, under the motto "Made for Sharing."[5](https://testbook.com/question-answer/which-country-will-host-the-2024-olympic-games--616675a510f80e88ca0b5219)
#1714
Who became the new President of Turkey in 2024?
(a) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
(b) Meral Akşener
(c) Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu
(d) Ekrem İmamoğlu
Explanation: Following his victory in the 2023 elections, Erdoğan continued for a final term, remaining Turkey's president throughout 2024.[6](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/erdogan-ally-floats-turkey-constitutional-amendment-let-him-extend-his-tenure-2024-11-05/)
#1715
Which international organization launched a new digital currency in 2024?
(a) IMF
(b) European Central Bank
(c) World Bank
(d) BRICS
Explanation: In 2024, the ECB initiated its digital euro pilot, marking the first major global central bank digital currency rollout.
#1716
Which tech company introduced a quantum computing chip in 2024?
(a) Google
(b) IBM
(c) Intel
(d) Apple
Explanation: IBM unveiled its next-generation quantum processor in 2024, featuring over 400 qubits and improved error correction.
#1717
Which African country witnessed a military coup in 2024?
(a) Mali
(b) Sudan
(c) Niger
(d) Burkina Faso
Explanation: In mid-2024, Niger's military overthrew the civilian government, citing security and economic turmoil.
#1718
Which country signed a peace treaty to end a 20-year conflict in 2024?
(a) Israel
(b) Myanmar
(c) Ethiopia
(d) Ukraine
Explanation: In 2024, Ethiopia signed a landmark peace accord to formally conclude its two-decade internal insurgency.
#1719
Which country hosted the 2024 World Expo?
(a) UAE
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Italy
(d) Japan
Explanation: Expo 2024 was held in Osaka, Japan, showcasing innovations under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives."
#1720
Which country won the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations?
(a) Egypt
(b) Algeria
(c) Senegal
(d) Morocco
Explanation: Senegal triumphed in the 2024 AFCON final, securing their second continental title.