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April 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#7701
What is the primary stated objective of the Pakistani military deployment to Saudi Arabia in 2026?
(a) To enhance joint military coordination and operational readiness
(b) To establish a permanent naval blockade in the Persian Gulf
(c) To conduct offensive operations against regional adversaries
(d) To oversee the extraction of Saudi oil reserves
Explanation: The deployment is intended to strengthen the joint defence cooperation agreement and improve operational readiness between the two armed forces. It is explicitly not intended for offensive combat operations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990849/pakistan-sends-military-force-fighter-jets-to-saudi-arabia, 11 Apr 2026]
#7702
Consider the following statements about the security operations conducted on March 16, 2026: 1. The strikes were a response to unprovoked firing from across the border. 2. The operation targeted logistics and technical infrastructure used by terror proxies. 3. The Pakistani government admitted to significant collateral damage in residential areas of Kabul. 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 correct as they align with the official government account of the operation's purpose and targets. Statement 3 is incorrect because the government explicitly stated that the operation was precise and carefully undertaken to ensure no collateral damage occurred. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982625/pakistani-forces-strike-afghan-talibans-military-installations-in-kabul-nangarhar-security-sources, 16 Mar 2026]
#7703
Which of the following statements regarding the April 14, 2026, Washington talks is INCORRECT?
(a) The talks were mediated by the United States.
(b) Hezbollah supported the diplomatic process as a path to peace.
(c) The meeting involved the ambassadors of Lebanon and Israel to the United States.
(d) All sides agreed to launch further direct negotiations at a future time.
Explanation: Hezbollah vehemently opposed the talks and even launched rocket attacks during the meeting, making the claim that they supported the process false. The other statements accurately reflect the events of the day. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991749/lebanon-israel-agree-to-direct-negotiations-after-washington-talks, 14 Apr 2026]
#7704
At which Saudi Arabian facility did the Pakistani military force and fighter jets arrive in April 2026?
(a) King Khalid Military City
(b) King Abdulaziz Air Base
(c) Prince Sultan Air Base
(d) King Fahd Air Base
Explanation: The Saudi defence ministry confirmed the arrival of Pakistani assets at the King Abdulaziz Air Base in the eastern province. Other options represent major Saudi military installations but were not the site of this specific deployment. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990849/pakistan-sends-military-force-fighter-jets-to-saudi-arabia, 11 Apr 2026]
#7705
Which organization issued a statement on April 12, 2026, declaring that military vessels approaching the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a breach of the ceasefire?
(a) Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
(b) United States Central Command
(c) International Maritime Organization
(d) None of these
Explanation: The IRGC issued the warning following the US announcement of a blockade. The other options are either international bodies or US military commands not responsible for this specific Iranian policy statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991096/after-trumps-blockade-announcement-irgc-says-will-view-military-vessels-approaching-hormuz-as-ceasefire-breach, 12 Apr 2026]
#7706
Which of the following statements regarding the April 2026 Al-Aqsa incursion is INCORRECT?
(a) The incursion was carried out under heavy police protection.
(b) The event occurred without prior public announcement.
(c) The site is considered the third-holiest for Muslims.
(d) The minister received explicit international support for the visit.
Explanation: The incursion faced widespread international, Arab, and Islamic condemnation rather than support. The other statements accurately reflect the circumstances of the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991141/israeli-minister-storms-al-aqsa-mosque-again-amid-restrictions-on-worshippers, 12 Apr 2026]
#7707
Which religious site in East Jerusalem was subjected to closure for 40 days prior to the events of April 2026?
(a) The Western Wall
(b) The Church of the Holy Sepulchre
(c) The Dome of the Rock
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was closed for 40 days due to security concerns cited by Israeli officials. The Dome of the Rock is located within the Al-Aqsa compound, not a separate site closed for that duration. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991141/israeli-minister-storms-al-aqsa-mosque-again-amid-restrictions-on-worshippers, 12 Apr 2026]
#7708
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 military operations in Kandahar is INCORRECT?
(a) The strikes were conducted with the primary objective of targeting civilian population centers.
(b) The operation was launched following unprovoked firing from across the border.
(c) The strikes targeted military infrastructure and equipment storage facilities.
(d) The operation involved the use of both air strikes and ground-based weapons.
Explanation: The Pakistani government explicitly stated that no civilian population or infrastructure was targeted, refuting claims of civilian harm. Therefore, the statement that the primary objective was to target civilians is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982323/overnight-strikes-in-afghanistans-kandahar-target-terrorist-hideouts-and-military-infrastructure-says-state-media, 15 Mar 2026]
#7709
Consider the following statements about the military actions reported on March 15, 2026: 1. The strikes targeted technical support infrastructure used by the Afghan Taliban. 2. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed the military action and shared footage of the strikes. 3. The operation was limited exclusively to air strikes with no ground-based involvement. 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. Statement 3 is incorrect because the operation also involved ground-based forces, such as the destruction of the Badini Post using light and heavy weapons. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982323/overnight-strikes-in-afghanistans-kandahar-target-terrorist-hideouts-and-military-infrastructure-says-state-media, 15 Mar 2026]
#7710
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic developments in 2026: 1. Pakistan initiated contact with regional leaders immediately following the start of the conflict on February 28. 2. The US-Iran talks in Islamabad were aimed at addressing the global fuel crisis and regional instability. 3. The quadrilateral moot in Islamabad included representatives from the United States and Iran. 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 correct as they reflect the timeline of Pakistan's diplomatic engagement and the objectives of the talks. Statement 3 is incorrect because the quadrilateral moot involved Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkiye, and Pakistan, not the US or Iran directly. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991120/dar-briefs-turkish-saudi-egyptian-fms-on-islamabad-talks-reaffirms-support-for-diplomacy-and-dialogue, 12 Apr 2026]
#7711
On April 12, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held telephonic conversations regarding the Islamabad Talks with the foreign ministers of which of the following groups of countries?
(a) Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkiye
(b) China, Iran, and the United States
(c) Qatar, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates
(d) None of these
Explanation: Ishaq Dar engaged in diplomatic outreach with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkiye to brief them on the status of the US-Iran talks held in Islamabad. These nations are key regional stakeholders involved in the broader de-escalation efforts. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991120/dar-briefs-turkish-saudi-egyptian-fms-on-islamabad-talks-reaffirms-support-for-diplomacy-and-dialogue, 12 Apr 2026]
#7712
Consider the following statements about the meeting between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on April 10, 2026: 1. The Prime Minister recalled a recent telephone conversation with the Crown Prince. 2. The meeting focused exclusively on military procurement and defense hardware. 3. The Saudi Finance Minister reaffirmed the resolve to strengthen fraternal bonds.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statement 1 and 3 are factually correct based on the official readout. Statement 2 is incorrect because the meeting focused on trade, investment, and economic development, not exclusively on military procurement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990567/in-meeting-with-saudi-finance-minister-pm-emphasises-strong-commitment-to-expanding-cooperation-in-all-spheres, 10 Apr 2026]
#7713
According to the Lebanese health ministry, approximately how many people were killed in the Israeli bombardment on April 9, 2026?
(a) At least 300
(b) At least 200
(c) At least 100
(d) At least 400
Explanation: The Lebanese health ministry reported that at least 300 people were killed during the bombardment on that date. This figure highlights the severity of the military action that drew global condemnation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990283/israel-seeks-peace-talks-with-lebanon-as-soon-as-possible-as-world-condemns-tel-avivs-bombardment-amid-us-iran-truce, 09 Apr 2026]
#7714
Who led the Iranian delegation during the peace talks held in Islamabad on April 11, 2026?
(a) Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
(b) Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
(c) Ali Bagheri Kani
(d) None of these
Explanation: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, led the Iranian delegation during the Islamabad talks. The other names listed are prominent Iranian officials but were not the heads of this specific delegation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990743/us-iran-search-for-breakthrough-in-islamabad-as-talks-stretch-into-third-round, 11 Apr 2026]
#7715
Which international forum did Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan invite Ishaq Dar to attend during their conversation on April 12, 2026?
(a) Doha Peace Conference
(b) Istanbul Security Summit
(c) Antalya Diplomacy Forum
(d) Ankara Global Dialogue
Explanation: The Turkish Foreign Minister extended an invitation to the Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister for the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. This forum is a prominent platform for discussing international relations and conflict resolution. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991120/dar-briefs-turkish-saudi-egyptian-fms-on-islamabad-talks-reaffirms-support-for-diplomacy-and-dialogue, 12 Apr 2026]
#7716
Which of the following statements regarding the meeting on April 10, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The meeting took place at the Prime Minister House.
(b) The Chief of Army Staff attended the meeting.
(c) The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia's economic support.
(d) The Saudi Finance Minister was on a three-day official visit to Pakistan.
Explanation: The Saudi Finance Minister was on a one-day visit, not a three-day visit. The other statements accurately reflect the details of the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990567/in-meeting-with-saudi-finance-minister-pm-emphasises-strong-commitment-to-expanding-cooperation-in-all-spheres, 10 Apr 2026]
#7717
Which of the following statements regarding the US-Iran truce as of April 9, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The truce was intended to last for a duration of two weeks
(b) The US President requested Israel to reduce the intensity of its strikes
(c) Israel maintains that its military operations in Lebanon are covered by the truce
(d) International powers have demanded the truce be extended to include Lebanon
Explanation: Israel and the United States have explicitly insisted that the fighting in Lebanon is not covered by the US-Iran ceasefire. Therefore, the statement that Israel maintains the operations are covered by the truce is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990283/israel-seeks-peace-talks-with-lebanon-as-soon-as-possible-as-world-condemns-tel-avivs-bombardment-amid-us-iran-truce, 09 Apr 2026]
#7718
Who is the Israeli National Security Minister responsible for the April 2026 incursion into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound?
(a) Benjamin Netanyahu
(b) Itamar Ben-Gvir
(c) Yoav Gallant
(d) None of these
Explanation: Itamar Ben-Gvir is the National Security Minister who led the incursion into the Al-Aqsa compound in April 2026. Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister, and Yoav Gallant is a separate cabinet official, making them incorrect choices. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991141/israeli-minister-storms-al-aqsa-mosque-again-amid-restrictions-on-worshippers, 12 Apr 2026]
#7719
What is the name of the military operation launched by Pakistan in response to cross-border firing in 2026?
(a) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
(b) Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
(c) Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
(d) None of these
Explanation: Operation Ghazab lil-Haq was launched in late February 2026 following unprovoked firing by the Afghan Taliban. Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad are previous military operations and are incorrect in this context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982323/overnight-strikes-in-afghanistans-kandahar-target-terrorist-hideouts-and-military-infrastructure-says-state-media, 15 Mar 2026]
#7720
The quadrilateral moot held in Islamabad on March 29, 2026, focused on de-escalation efforts in which region?
(a) South Asia
(b) The Middle East
(c) Central Asia
(d) The Horn of Africa
Explanation: The quadrilateral moot involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkiye was specifically convened to address the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The discussions aimed to facilitate a ceasefire between the US and Iran. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991120/dar-briefs-turkish-saudi-egyptian-fms-on-islamabad-talks-reaffirms-support-for-diplomacy-and-dialogue, 12 Apr 2026]