September 2024 Edition
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September 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#661
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.
#662
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.
#663
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.
#664
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.
#665
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.
#666
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.
#667
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.
#668
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.
#669
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.
#670
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.
#671
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.
#672
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.
#673
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.
#674
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.
#675
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.
#676
What is the lowest ranked region in the Global Peace Index 2024?
(a) South Asia
(b) Sub-Saharan Africa
(c) Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
(d) South America
Explanation: The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remained the least peaceful region in the world in the GPI 2024.
#677
Which country ranked 1st in the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2024?
(a) Sweden
(b) Finland
(c) Switzerland
(d) Norway
Explanation: Sweden topped the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2024.
#678
In the Democracy Index 2024 (released in 2025), which country holds the top spot?
(a) New Zealand
(b) Norway
(c) Iceland
(d) Sweden
Explanation: Norway consistently ranks first in the EIU Democracy Index, maintaining its position in the 2024/25 report.
#679
What category does Pakistan fall into in the EIU Democracy Index 2024?
(a) Flawed Democracy
(b) Hybrid Regime
(c) Authoritarian Regime
(d) Full Democracy
Explanation: In the EIU Democracy Index 2024 (released 2025), Pakistan was downgraded from a 'Hybrid Regime' to an 'Authoritarian Regime' following the 2024 elections.
#680
Which country is the most charitable in the world according to the World Giving Index 2024?
(a) United States
(b) Myanmar
(c) Indonesia
(d) Australia
Explanation: Indonesia was ranked as the most generous country in the world in the CAF World Giving Index 2024 for the seventh consecutive year.