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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.
#8601
Asiya Andrabi, who was sentenced by a Delhi court on March 25, 2026, is the founder of which Kashmiri rights group?
(a) Dukhtaran-i-Millat
(b) Hurriyat Conference
(c) Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front
(d) None of these
Explanation: Asiya Andrabi is the founder of the Dukhtaran-i-Millat, also known as the Daughters of the Nation. The other organizations listed are distinct political or militant entities operating within the Kashmir region. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1985165/fo-condemns-harsh-sentences-awarded-to-kashmiri-leader-asiya-andrabi-associates-by-delhi-court, 25 Mar 2026]
#8602
Who are identified as the most frequent perpetrators of gender-based violence in the 2026 report?
(a) Acquaintances and husbands
(b) Strangers and unknown assailants
(c) Law enforcement personnel
(d) Political activists
Explanation: The data indicates that acquaintances and husbands account for a higher number of perpetrators than strangers. This underscores the prevalence of domestic and intimate partner violence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018677/writing-on-the-wall, 27 Jul 2026]
#8603
In the 2026 ruling regarding dower rights, which High Court clarified that a wife's right to dower is protected if the marriage is dissolved due to the husband's misconduct?
(a) Islamabad High Court
(b) Lahore High Court
(c) Sindh High Court
(d) Peshawar High Court
Explanation: The Lahore High Court (LHC) issued this ruling on July 20, 2026, through Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani. The ruling specifically addresses the protection of dower as a proprietary right in cases of marital dissolution. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017050/wifes-right-to-dower-remains-protected-if-marriage-dissolved-due-to-husbands-misconduct-lhc, 20 Jul 2026]
#8604
Who resigned from OpenAI in March 2026 citing concerns over a Pentagon deal?
(a) Sam Altman
(b) Caitlin Kalinowski
(c) Mira Murati
(d) None of these
Explanation: Caitlin Kalinowski resigned from her role overseeing hardware at OpenAI in March 2026. She cited governance concerns regarding the company's agreement to deploy AI models on Pentagon cloud networks. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979824/openai-hardware-leader-resigns-after-deal-with-pentagon, 08 Mar 2026]
#8605
Which judicial body issued the stay order against the deportation of the petitioner named 'Quaid-i-Azam' on 2026-07-28?
(a) Supreme Court of Pakistan
(b) Islamabad High Court
(c) Lahore High Court
(d) Peshawar High Court
Explanation: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) bench, comprising Justice Waqar Ahmed and Justice Inamullah Khan, issued the order. The other high courts listed are incorrect as they were not involved in this specific case. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018808/phc-stops-deportation-of-man-named-quaid-i-azam-directs-him-to-appear-before-nadra-board, 28 Jul 2026]
#8606
The petitioner in the 2026-07-28 PHC case was directed to appear before which specific body for identity verification?
(a) Federal Investigation Agency Board
(b) Ministry of Interior Review Committee
(c) NADRA Verification Board
(d) None of these
Explanation: The court explicitly directed the petitioner to appear before the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) verification board to address the suspicious status of his identity card. The other options are incorrect as they do not represent the specific administrative body tasked with this verification. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018808/phc-stops-deportation-of-man-named-quaid-i-azam-directs-him-to-appear-before-nadra-board, 28 Jul 2026]
#8607
Consider the following statements about the 2026 sentencing of Kashmiri leaders: 1. Asiya Andrabi received a life imprisonment sentence from the Delhi court. 2. The sentencing was criticized by the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. 3. The FO statement claimed that the sentencing was a result of a fair and transparent judicial process. 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 and 2 are factually correct based on the report. Statement 3 is incorrect because the FO explicitly criticized the process, citing concerns regarding due process and judicial independence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1985165/fo-condemns-harsh-sentences-awarded-to-kashmiri-leader-asiya-andrabi-associates-by-delhi-court, 25 Mar 2026]
#8608
Which political party is led by Akhilesh Yadav, who was also detained during the protests on July 21, 2026?
(a) Bahujan Samaj Party
(b) Aam Aadmi Party
(c) Trinamool Congress
(d) Samajwadi Party
Explanation: Akhilesh Yadav is the chief of the Samajwadi Party. He was among the opposition leaders detained by Delhi Police while participating in the protest outside the Prime Minister's residence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017219/indian-opposition-leader-rahul-gandhi-arrested-outside-pm-modis-delhi-residence-amid-mass-protest, 21 Jul 2026]
#8609
According to the statement made on July 22, 2026, which entity does the New York City Mayor identify as having the legal authority to execute an ICC warrant?
(a) The United States federal government
(b) The New York State Supreme Court
(c) The New York Police Department
(d) The United Nations Security Council
Explanation: The Mayor clarified that municipal authorities lack the power to enforce international warrants, explicitly calling upon the US federal government to intervene. The NYPD and state courts do not possess jurisdiction over international diplomatic arrests. [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]
#8610
Consider the following statements about the protests in New Delhi on July 21, 2026: 1. The protests were organized to demand reforms in the national education system. 2. The government engaged in a parliamentary debate regarding the NEET irregularities prior to the protests. 3. Thousands of protesters gathered at the Jantar Mantar site to show support for the CJP movement. 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 and 3 are correct as the protests focused on education reforms and utilized the Jantar Mantar site. Statement 2 is incorrect because opposition leaders specifically criticized the government for refusing to hold a debate on the issue in parliament. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017219/indian-opposition-leader-rahul-gandhi-arrested-outside-pm-modis-delhi-residence-amid-mass-protest, 21 Jul 2026]
#8611
Consider the following statements about the abduction case reported on July 5, 2026: 1. The police rescued the victims after a car crash occurred near Bhatta Chowk. 2. The suspect, Muhammad Raza Dar, was apprehended after he voluntarily surrendered at the police station. 3. The police established contact with the victims through a conference call involving the Defence ASP. 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 and 3 are correct as the victims escaped after a crash and coordinated with the Defence ASP via a conference call. Statement 2 is incorrect because the police traced the suspect's location using technology and directed him to surrender, rather than him voluntarily walking into the station. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013143/foreign-women-abduction-case-police-ordered-to-treat-minister-linked-suspect-like-any-other-criminal, 05 Jul 2026]
#8612
Which of the following statements regarding the economic and governance landscape of Pakistan on August 11, 2026, are correct?
(a) Only 1 and 2 are correct.
(b) Only 2 and 3 are correct.
(c) Only 1 and 3 are correct.
(d) All statements are correct.
Explanation: The State Bank of Pakistan warned of potential inflationary price spirals, and the Supreme Court declared retrospective tax penalties unlawful. The World Bank expressed concern specifically over the diversion of funds from the Balochistan housing program, not the federal policy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2022040/sbp-warns-of-price-spirals]
#8613
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]
#8614
The petitioner in the 2026-07-28 PHC case claimed to be engaged in business activities in which location?
(a) Karachi and London
(b) Peshawar and Kabul
(c) Dubai and Pakistan
(d) Islamabad and Doha
Explanation: The petitioner's counsel informed the court that his client was conducting business in both Dubai and Pakistan. The other locations are incorrect as they were not mentioned in the context of the petitioner's business operations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018808/phc-stops-deportation-of-man-named-quaid-i-azam-directs-him-to-appear-before-nadra-board, 28 Jul 2026]
#8615
Considering the sequence of governance and economic actions reported on August 11, 2026, which of the following represents the correct chronological order of the event categories based on their thematic emergence in the official reporting cycle?
(a) Judicial Appointments -> Remittance Growth -> Transporter Strike -> Cabinet Policy Approvals
(b) Remittance Growth -> Transporter Strike -> Judicial Appointments -> Cabinet Policy Approvals
(c) Cabinet Policy Approvals -> Remittance Growth -> Judicial Appointments -> Transporter Strike
(d) Transporter Strike -> Cabinet Policy Approvals -> Judicial Appointments -> Remittance Growth
Explanation: Chronological reporting for the day reflects the official approval of judicial appointments, followed by the announcement of remittance increases, the ongoing industrial strike of transporters, and finally, federal cabinet policy approvals. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2022098/president-zardari-approves-additional-judges-appointments-to-high-courts-after-days-long-delay]
#8616
Consider the following statements about the legal challenges mentioned: 1. The KP Chief Minister was summoned for alleged defamation of state institutions. 2. The Lahore High Court dismissed the plea to suspend the sentence citing Article 199 as a substitute for Section 426 of the CrPC. 3. The next hearing for the KP Chief Minister's case is scheduled for September 3, 2026. 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 text. The Chief Minister faces defamation charges, the LHC ruled that Article 199 cannot replace statutory appellate power, and the next hearing is set for September 3. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017406/arrest-warrants-out-for-kp-cm-afridi-over-failure-to-appear-in-court, 22 Jul 2026]
#8617
Which police official held the press conference on July 5, 2026, to detail the recovery of the foreign women?
(a) DIG Operations Faisal Kamran
(b) Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique
(c) Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Anwar
(d) None of these
Explanation: DIG Operations Faisal Kamran addressed the media on July 5, 2026, to clarify the police's role in the rescue and the status of the investigation. The other names are prominent police officials but were not the primary spokespersons for this specific event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013143/foreign-women-abduction-case-police-ordered-to-treat-minister-linked-suspect-like-any-other-criminal, 05 Jul 2026]
#8618
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]
#8619
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]
#8620
According to the study published on 2026-07-17, what percentage increase in annual case resolution was observed when judges were provided with AI access and targeted training?
(a) 4.2 percent
(b) 5.1 percent
(c) 7.8 percent
(d) 6.3 percent
Explanation: The study reported that the introduction of the AI assistant alongside targeted training resulted in an additional 1,848 cases being resolved per year, representing a 6.3 percent increase over the mean. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016213/study-finds-ai-use-in-trial-courts-results-in-over-6pc-more-cases-resolved-annually, 17 Jul 2026]