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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.
#3321
Which of the following statements regarding the July 26, 2026, Caspian Sea incident is INCORRECT?
(a) Iran admitted to providing military cargo to Russia via the Caspian Sea.
(b) The attack resulted in the death of one sailor.
(c) Ukraine claimed the strike targeted vessels under international sanctions.
(d) The Iranian foreign ministry summoned the Ukrainian charge d'affaires.
Explanation: Iran explicitly asserted that it has never intervened in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, making the claim that it admitted to transporting military cargo factually incorrect. The other three statements accurately reflect the reported details of the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018502/iran-accuses-ukraine-of-deadly-attack-on-ship-in-caspian-sea, 26 Jul 2026]
#3322
Consider the following statements about the July 26, 2026, Caspian Sea incident: 1. The attack involved the use of long-range drone strikes. 2. The Iranian vessel was reported to have exploded following the strike. 3. The Ukrainian President denied that any military cargo was being transported by the targeted vessels. 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: Statements 1 and 2 are accurate based on the reports of the drone strikes and the resulting explosion. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Ukrainian President and intelligence services explicitly claimed the vessels were involved in transporting military cargo. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018502/iran-accuses-ukraine-of-deadly-attack-on-ship-in-caspian-sea, 26 Jul 2026]
#3323
In July 2026, Israel announced the redeployment of forces in which region as part of US-backed agreements?
(a) The Golan Heights
(b) The West Bank
(c) Southern Lebanon
(d) Sinai Peninsula
Explanation: On July 21, 2026, Israel announced the redeployment of some of its forces in southern Lebanon. This action was taken in accordance with agreements reached with Lebanese authorities. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018884/iran-tops-agenda-as-netanyahu-due-to-meet-trump, 28 Jul 2026]
#3324
Which of the following statements regarding the Pentagon's casualty reporting as of July 28, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The Pentagon revised figures by removing four names from the death toll of Operation Epic Fury.
(b) The Pentagon officially confirmed that all casualty revisions were due to intentional data manipulation.
(c) The Pentagon attributed 207 wounded personnel to 'Overseas Operations'.
(d) The Pentagon spokesman described the shifting figures as temporary data disruptions.
Explanation: The Pentagon did not admit to intentional manipulation; rather, a spokesman described the shifting figures as 'temporary data disruptions'. The other statements accurately reflect the reported events. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018883/over-600-us-troops-wounded-since-iran-war-began, 28 Jul 2026]
#3325
On July 28, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington to meet with which US President?
(a) Joe Biden
(b) Donald Trump
(c) Barack Obama
(d) None of these
Explanation: Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington in July 2026 for his eighth meeting with Donald Trump since Trump returned to office. The meeting was scheduled to address regional security concerns, particularly regarding Iran. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018884/iran-tops-agenda-as-netanyahu-due-to-meet-trump, 28 Jul 2026]
#3326
Prior to the July 28, 2026 incident, when did the previous shooting occur at the same US Consulate building in Toronto?
(a) January 10, 2026
(b) February 10, 2026
(c) April 10, 2026
(d) March 10, 2026
Explanation: The previous shooting incident at the US Consulate in Toronto occurred on March 10, 2026. This event was also linked to broader security concerns in the Toronto area. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018887/shot-fired-outside-us-consulate-in-toronto, 28 Jul 2026]
#3327
The resignation of the Indian Education Minister in July 2026 was primarily triggered by failures in which sector?
(a) Competitive examination systems
(b) Agricultural subsidies
(c) Public healthcare infrastructure
(d) Foreign trade policy
Explanation: The resignation followed repeated failures and paper leaks in competitive exams, such as the NEET, which caused widespread anger among students. The other options are unrelated to the specific portfolio of the Education Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018741/indias-cockroach-janta-party-demands-release-of-protesters-after-reports-of-detention, 27 Jul 2026]
#3328
What was the primary reason cited by the Israeli military for the road closures and increased security measures in the West Bank during July 2026?
(a) A counterterrorism operation
(b) A scheduled military training exercise
(c) The construction of a new separation wall
(d) A diplomatic visit by international observers
Explanation: The Israeli military initiated a counterterrorism operation across the West Bank following a deadly clash between settlers and Palestinians in the village of Tell. This operation resulted in the road closures that obstructed the ambulance. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018891/checkpoint-delay-leads-to-stillbirth-in-west-bank, 28 Jul 2026]
#3329
Which of the following statements regarding the security incident at the US Consulate on July 28, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The incident resulted in multiple injuries to consulate staff.
(b) Police found evidence of a weapon having been fired.
(c) The incident occurred in downtown Toronto.
(d) A white sedan was seen fleeing the scene.
Explanation: The report explicitly stated that there were no injuries reported during the incident. Therefore, the statement claiming there were multiple injuries is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018887/shot-fired-outside-us-consulate-in-toronto, 28 Jul 2026]
#3330
Which of the following statements regarding the ambulance incident on July 28, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The pregnant woman was six months pregnant at the time of the incident.
(b) The ambulance crew was forced to switch off their vehicle at gunpoint.
(c) The ambulance crew had their identity cards confiscated by soldiers.
(d) The baby was delivered successfully in the hospital after the checkpoint delay.
Explanation: The baby was delivered inside the ambulance while it was stranded at the checkpoint and was unfortunately stillborn. Options A, B, and D are factually accurate descriptions of the events reported. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018891/checkpoint-delay-leads-to-stillbirth-in-west-bank, 28 Jul 2026]
#3331
What type of vehicle was reported by police to have fled the scene following the shooting at the US Consulate on July 28, 2026?
(a) Black SUV
(b) Silver hatchback
(c) White sedan
(d) Blue pickup truck
Explanation: Toronto police reported that a white sedan was observed fleeing the scene immediately after the gunshot was heard. This detail is a key piece of evidence in the ongoing investigation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018887/shot-fired-outside-us-consulate-in-toronto, 28 Jul 2026]
#3332
Consider the following statements about the security situation in Toronto as of July 28, 2026: 1. The shooting on July 28, 2026, was the first such incident at the US Consulate in the current year. 2. Police reported that gunshots were also fired at synagogues in the Toronto area prior to the July incident. 3. The US Consulate is located in the downtown area of Canada's largest city. 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: Statement 1 is incorrect because there was a previous shooting at the same building in March 2026. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate based on the provided information. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018887/shot-fired-outside-us-consulate-in-toronto, 28 Jul 2026]
#3333
On which street is the United States Consulate located in Toronto, where the shooting incident occurred on July 28, 2026?
(a) Bay Street
(b) University Avenue
(c) Yonge Street
(d) None of these
Explanation: The shooting incident took place on University Avenue, which is the site of the United States Consulate in Toronto. Other streets listed are major thoroughfares in Toronto but are not the location of the consulate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018887/shot-fired-outside-us-consulate-in-toronto, 28 Jul 2026]
#3334
Consider the following statements about the case of Asif Raza Merchant: 1. He was arrested in July 2024 while attempting to leave the United States. 2. He claimed during the trial that he was coerced into the plot to protect his family in Tehran. 3. The conviction was based on charges of transnational terrorism and murder-for-hire. 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 court proceedings and the details provided by prosecutors. Merchant was indeed arrested in July 2024, testified to family coercion, and was convicted on the two specified counts. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979643/pakistani-found-guilty-of-iran-linked-plot-to-kill-trump, 08 Mar 2026]
#3335
Under the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed in September 2025, how are attacks on Pakistan or Saudi Arabia to be treated?
(a) As a violation of the UN Charter only
(b) As a matter for the Arab League to resolve
(c) As an act of aggression against both nations
(d) As a localized conflict requiring neutral mediation
Explanation: The 2025 agreement establishes a framework where an attack on one signatory is considered an act of aggression against the other, reinforcing the deep security ties between Islamabad and Riyadh. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017517/islamabad-condemns-houthis-threats-to-riyadh-warns-against-targeting-pakistani-maritime-interests, 22 Jul 2026]
#3336
What is the total estimated cost of the military conflict against Iran as reported by the US Pentagon in July 2026?
(a) 37.5 billion dollars
(b) 27.5 billion dollars
(c) 17.5 billion dollars
(d) 47.5 billion dollars
Explanation: Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth confirmed that the financial expenditure for the military operations against Iran has reached 37.5 billion dollars. This figure is a central point of political debate regarding the sustainability of the conflict. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017476/us-continues-strikes-on-iran-for-11th-consecutive-night-triggering-air-defences-in-tehran, 22 Jul 2026]
#3337
Which of the following statements regarding the US-Iran escalation as of July 22, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) President Trump threatened to strike any new sites where Iran attempts to resume nuclear activity.
(b) The United States has expressed a strong interest in immediate, unconditional diplomatic engagement with Tehran.
(c) The Strait of Hormuz has remained blocked as part of the ongoing regional tensions.
(d) US forces conducted bombing raids in the south and west of Iran.
Explanation: The report states that Washington has no interest in engaging with Tehran unless they are ready to meet in a 'meaningful way,' contradicting the claim that the US is seeking immediate, unconditional engagement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017405/trump-threatens-to-obliterate-any-active-nuclear-site-in-iran, 22 Jul 2026]
#3338
Consider the following statements about the regional security situation as of July 2026: 1. The Houthis have enforced a maritime blockade in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to disrupt Saudi oil supplies. 2. The UKMTO reported that a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile. 3. Iran has successfully maintained a continuous ceasefire with the United States since the beginning of the year. 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: Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the report. Statement 3 is incorrect because the report explicitly mentions the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire almost two weeks prior to the July 22, 2026, publication. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017405/trump-threatens-to-obliterate-any-active-nuclear-site-in-iran, 22 Jul 2026]
#3339
Which vessel was specifically identified as being struck during the maritime incident in the Strait of Hormuz on July 7, 2026?
(a) Al-Rekayyat
(b) Al-Zubarah
(c) Al-Ghashamiyah
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Qatari LNG vessel 'Al-Rekayyat' was explicitly named by the Qatari foreign ministry as the target of the attack. Other options are common names for Qatari-flagged vessels but were not involved in this specific incident. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013627/three-ships-struck-in-hormuz-flare-up-qatar-slams-iranian-attack, 07 Jul 2026]
#3340
Which international organization or agency reported the initial strikes on the tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on July 7, 2026?
(a) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
(b) International Energy Agency (IEA)
(c) United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
(d) United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)
Explanation: The UKMTO is the primary maritime security agency that reported the strikes, including the use of drones and unknown projectiles. The IMO and IEA are regulatory or analytical bodies that do not typically provide real-time tactical reporting on maritime security incidents. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013627/three-ships-struck-in-hormuz-flare-up-qatar-slams-iranian-attack, 07 Jul 2026]