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July 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#2981
Who is the current Mayor of New York City who addressed the ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu on July 22, 2026?
(a) Eric Adams
(b) Zohran Mamdani
(c) Bill de Blasio
(d) None of these
Explanation: Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York City who publicly stated that his administration lacks the legal authority to execute an ICC warrant. Eric Adams and Bill de Blasio are former mayors, making them incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017473/he-is-a-war-criminal-mamdani-says-ny-cannot-arrest-netanyahu-on-icc-warrant-urges-us-federal-officials-to-step-in, 22 Jul 2026]
#2982
Who is the current Interior Minister of Pakistan who held talks with his Iranian counterpart in July 2026?
(a) Rana Sanaullah
(b) Mohsin Naqvi
(c) Sheikh Rashid Ahmed
(d) None of these
Explanation: Mohsin Naqvi is the serving Interior Minister of Pakistan who hosted the Iranian delegation. Rana Sanaullah and Sheikh Rashid are former interior ministers, making them incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017481/pakistan-ready-to-extend-cooperation-with-iran-in-all-fields-naqvi-tells-iranian-counterpart, 22 Jul 2026]
#2983
Who is the Foreign Minister of Kuwait who visited Pakistan in July 2026?
(a) Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah
(b) Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
(c) Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah
(d) Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Explanation: Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah is the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister who undertook the official visit to Pakistan in July 2026. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432027/kuwaiti-foreign-minister-to-visit-pakistan-on-tuesday-fo, 27 Jul 2026]
#2984
Who served as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations during the UNSC debate on July 23, 2026?
(a) Munir Akram
(b) Maleeha Lodhi
(c) Asim Iftikhar Ahmad
(d) Abdullah Hussain Haroon
Explanation: Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad represented Pakistan at the UNSC debate and expressed appreciation for the Secretary-General's proposals. The other individuals are former representatives. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017861/un-chief-praises-pakistans-peace-initiatives-to-reduce-tensions-and-create-space-for-dialogue, 23 Jul 2026]
#2985
Who is the current United Nations Secretary-General who commended Pakistan's diplomatic initiatives on July 23, 2026?
(a) Kofi Annan
(b) Ban Ki-moon
(c) Antonio Guterres
(d) None of these
Explanation: Antonio Guterres is the incumbent UN Secretary-General who addressed the UNSC open debate regarding Pakistan's peace initiatives. The other options are former Secretaries-General. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017861/un-chief-praises-pakistans-peace-initiatives-to-reduce-tensions-and-create-space-for-dialogue, 23 Jul 2026]
#2986
Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan, who died on July 18, 2026, was a member of which sports organization?
(a) Palestine National Youth Team
(b) Ramallah Athletic Club
(c) Al-Mughayyir Football Club
(d) None of these
Explanation: Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan was a 17-year-old footballer who played for the Al-Mughayyir Club and was a member of the Palestinian national youth team. He succumbed to injuries sustained during a settler attack in his village. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016519/palestinian-teen-footballer-dies-after-being-shot-during-settler-attack-in-occupied-west-bank, 18 Jul 2026]
#2987
Consider the following statements about the situation in the West Bank as of July 2026: 1. The United Nations has reported a sharp increase in violence attributed to Israeli settlers since October 2023. 2. The total number of settlements established under Bezalel Smotrich's four-year tenure is planned to reach 103. 3. International conventions generally view the construction of settlements in occupied territories as illegal. 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 accurate based on the provided report. The UN has documented rising settler violence, the settlement expansion plan is linked to Smotrich's tenure, and the international legal consensus classifies these settlements as illegal. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016519/palestinian-teen-footballer-dies-after-being-shot-during-settler-attack-in-occupied-west-bank, 18 Jul 2026]
#2988
Who is the current Finance Minister of Pakistan leading the trade and tariff negotiations in Washington as of July 2026?
(a) Muhammad Aurangzeb
(b) Ishaq Dar
(c) Shaukat Tarin
(d) None of these
Explanation: Muhammad Aurangzeb is the serving Finance Minister who traveled to Washington in July 2026 to engage with US officials regarding trade agreements and tariff structures. The other individuals listed are former finance ministers. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016143/finance-minister-to-visit-washington-for-trade-tariff-talks-with-us, 17 Jul 2026]
#2989
On July 18, 2026, which New York City official stated he was consulting the Law Department regarding the potential arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu?
(a) Eric Adams
(b) Zohran Mamdani
(c) Bill de Blasio
(d) None of these
Explanation: Zohran Mamdani is the current Mayor of New York City who publicly discussed the legal feasibility of arresting the Israeli Prime Minister. Eric Adams and Bill de Blasio are former mayors and are not involved in this specific 2026 legal review. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016505/netanyahu-belongs-in-the-hague-nyc-mayor-mamdani-mulls-whether-he-can-order-israeli-pms-arrest, 18 Jul 2026]
#2990
Who is the District Police Officer (DPO) of Bannu who confirmed the security incident on July 15, 2026?
(a) Captain (retd) Salman Khan
(b) Muhammad Waseem Khan
(c) Captain (retd) Ahmed Raza
(d) Captain (retd) Muhammad Furqan Bilal
Explanation: Captain (retd) Muhammad Furqan Bilal is the DPO of Bannu who officially confirmed the attack on the police station. Muhammad Waseem Khan is the journalist who reported the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015690/at-least-5-injured-including-police-official-in-attack-on-bannu-police-station, 15 Jul 2026]
#2991
Who presided over the three-judge Supreme Court bench that heard the jurisdictional dispute regarding NAB bail applications on July 16, 2026?
(a) Justice Musarrat Hilali
(b) Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar
(c) Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan
(d) None of these
Explanation: Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar headed the three-judge bench, which also included Justice Musarrat Hilali and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan. The other two judges were members of the bench, not the presiding head. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015925/2sc-32a-bail-fcc, 16 Jul 2026]
#2992
Who led the PPP Sindh chapter rally in Hyderabad on July 12, 2026?
(a) Tariq Shah Jamot
(b) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari
(c) Nisar Ahmed Khuhro
(d) Ajiz Dhamra
Explanation: Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, the PPP Sindh chapter president, led the rally from Shahbaz Building Chowk to the local press club in Hyderabad on July 12, 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014901/we-will-not-give-up-indus-ppp-holds-sindh-wide-rallies-condemning-indias-threats-to-pakistans-water-share, 12 Jul 2026]
#2993
Who is the head of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) as of July 2026?
(a) Ismail al-Thawabta
(b) Ali Shaath
(c) Mohammed al-Farra
(d) Hazem Qassem
Explanation: Ali Shaath is the designated head of the NCAG, the technocratic body tasked with assuming administrative control in Gaza. Ismail al-Thawabta serves as the head of Hamas's government media office, while Mohammed al-Farra was the head of the committee that was dissolved. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013378/hamas-announces-dissolution-of-gaza-governing-body, 06 Jul 2026]
#2994
Which US media organizations did President Trump specifically criticize during his July 2026 address for not broadcasting his speech live?
(a) CNN and MSNBC
(b) ABC and NBC
(c) CBS and FOX
(d) PBS and NPR
Explanation: Trump named ABC and NBC as the broadcasters he accused of being part of a plot to ignore his speech. Other networks are common media entities but were not the focus of his specific criticism in this instance. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016135/trump-revives-sweeping-election-fraud-claims-ahead-of-us-midterms-accuses-china-of-meddling, 17 Jul 2026]
#2995
According to the claims made by President Trump in July 2026, how many US voter files were allegedly acquired by China?
(a) 150 million
(b) 220 million
(c) 300 million
(d) None of these
Explanation: Trump explicitly cited the figure of 220 million voter files in his address regarding the alleged compromise of election data. The other options are incorrect numerical values. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016135/trump-revives-sweeping-election-fraud-claims-ahead-of-us-midterms-accuses-china-of-meddling, 17 Jul 2026]
#2996
Who is the current US Treasury Secretary who met with Pakistan's Finance Minister in July 2026?
(a) Janet Yellen
(b) Timothy Geithner
(c) Steven Mnuchin
(d) Scott Bessent
Explanation: Scott Bessent is the US Treasury Secretary who held discussions with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb regarding Pakistan's economic reforms. Janet Yellen is a former Treasury Secretary, making her an incorrect choice. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017582/us-treasury-secretary-welcomes-pakistans-economic-reforms-return-to-capital-markets, 22 Jul 2026]
#2997
Who was appointed as the new Pakistani ambassador to Iran as of July 23, 2026?
(a) Imran Ahmed Siddiqui
(b) Asif Durrani
(c) Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry
(d) None of these
Explanation: Imran Ahmed Siddiqui is the diplomat who presented his credentials to the Iranian President on the specified date. The other names are former diplomats or officials not currently serving in this specific capacity. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017654/iranian-president-pezeshkian-calls-for-strengthening-pak-iran-relations, 23 Jul 2026]
#2998
Who signed the civilian nuclear cooperation agreement on behalf of the United States on July 23, 2026?
(a) The Secretary of Energy
(b) The Secretary of Defense
(c) The Secretary of State
(d) The National Security Advisor
Explanation: The US Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, signed the agreements on peaceful nuclear cooperation and bilateral safeguards with his Saudi counterpart. The other officials listed were not the primary signatories for this specific energy-sector agreement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017738/us-announces-civilian-nuclear-deal-with-saudi-arabia-says-it-includes-non-proliferation-safeguards, 23 Jul 2026]
#2999
Who is the current Prime Minister of Lebanon as of July 2026?
(a) Nawaf Salam
(b) Joseph Aoun
(c) Abbas Yaghi
(d) Saad Hariri
Explanation: Nawaf Salam is identified as the Prime Minister of Lebanon who visited the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiya following the Israeli withdrawal. Joseph Aoun is mentioned as the President of Lebanon in the same context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017639/lebanon-israel-to-hold-next-round-of-talks-in-italy-on-aug-4, 23 Jul 2026]
#3000
Who is the current President of Iran who received the credentials of the new Pakistani ambassador on July 23, 2026?
(a) Ebrahim Raisi
(b) Hassan Rouhani
(c) Masoud Pezeshkian
(d) Mohammad Mokhber
Explanation: Masoud Pezeshkian is the current President of Iran who met with the Pakistani ambassador in July 2026. Ebrahim Raisi was his predecessor, making him an incorrect distractor. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017654/iranian-president-pezeshkian-calls-for-strengthening-pak-iran-relations, 23 Jul 2026]