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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.
#9061
Consider the following statements about the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026: 1. The bill aims to remove gender-based discrimination by setting a uniform marriage age. 2. The Punjab local government secretary has been directed to prepare the final draft of the rules within 60 days. 3. The bill was passed by the Standing Committee on Local Government and Community Development without any opposition from its members. 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 the bill seeks to eliminate gender disparity and mandates the preparation of rules within 60 days. Statement 3 is incorrect because committee members Pir Ashraf Rasool and Zulfiqar Shah explicitly opposed the bill. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991404/punjab-assembly-panel-approves-bill-setting-minimum-marriage-age-at-18-for-both-males-and-females, 13 Apr 2026]
#9062
Consider the following statements about the energy conservation measures announced in April 2026: 1. The federal government decided that markets in provinces other than Sindh should close by 8:00 PM. 2. The Sindh government notification applies to both weekdays and weekends. 3. The austerity measures were triggered by the global fuel crisis resulting from the US-Israel war on Iran. Which of the statements given above 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 government's policy announcements. The federal directive specifically excluded Sindh initially, the Sindh notification covers the entire week, and the geopolitical cause of the fuel crisis is correctly identified. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990483/sindh-implements-austerity-measures-notifies-early-market-closure-among-other-steps, 10 Apr 2026]
#9063
What is the permitted operating window for restaurants and food outlets in Sindh under the 2026 austerity notification?
(a) 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
(b) 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM
(c) 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM
(d) None of these
Explanation: The notification allows restaurants and food outlets to operate for dinner services between 7:00 PM and 11:30 PM. Takeaway and home delivery services are permitted to continue without these specific time restrictions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990483/sindh-implements-austerity-measures-notifies-early-market-closure-among-other-steps, 10 Apr 2026]
#9064
Consider the following statements about the 2026 energy conservation policy: 1. The policy mandates that marriage halls and marquees must close by 10:00 PM. 2. The federal government has introduced a digital wallet subsidy initiative to assist with fuel costs. 3. The policy was implemented without any consultation with provincial chief ministers. 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 government's announced measures. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Prime Minister explicitly expressed gratitude to the chief ministers of the provinces for reaching a consensus on the matter. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1989178/markets-malls-to-close-at-8pm-across-country-except-sindh-to-conserve-energy, 06 Apr 2026]
#9065
Consider the following statements about the 2026 USCIRF findings regarding India: 1. The commission alleges that India has engaged in transnational repression targeting religious minorities abroad. 2. The report claims that violence against religious minorities in India has become increasingly episodic rather than normalized. 3. Proposed amendments to the FCRA could allow the Indian government to take over assets of NGOs that lose their foreign funding licenses. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct regarding transnational repression. Statement 2 is incorrect because the report states that violence is becoming 'less episodic' and 'more normalized.' Statement 3 is correct regarding the potential impact of FCRA amendments. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998729/us-religious-freedom-commission-calls-for-india-to-be-listed-as-country-of-particular-concern, 08 May 2026]
#9066
To which High Court was Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani transferred in the notification issued on April 29, 2026?
(a) Lahore High Court
(b) Peshawar High Court
(c) Sindh High Court
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Ministry of Law and Justice notified the transfer of Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani to the Lahore High Court. The other options represent different High Courts to which other judges were transferred. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996098/law-ministry-notifies-transfer-of-3-ihc-judges-to-other-high-courts, 29 Apr 2026]
#9067
Consider the following statements about the recent judicial transfers in April 2026: 1. The Islamabad Bar Council expressed concerns regarding the lack of transparency and uniform criteria in the transfer process. 2. The transferred judges were among those who previously reported alleged intelligence interference in judicial affairs. 3. Refusal to accept a transfer under the current constitutional framework may lead to proceedings under Article 209. 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 events of April 2026. The IBC criticized the process, the judges had a history of reporting interference, and the law now stipulates potential Article 209 proceedings for non-compliance. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996098/law-ministry-notifies-transfer-of-3-ihc-judges-to-other-high-courts, 29 Apr 2026]
#9068
Which of the following statements regarding the FTO ruling on July 21, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The FTO held that the FBR is duty-bound to provide a functional interface for taxpayers.
(b) The complainant was a salaried individual serving as a director in a private limited company.
(c) The FBR successfully argued that software limitations are a valid legal defense against tax credit claims.
(d) The FTO found that the department's silence on the matter constituted maladministration.
Explanation: The FTO explicitly rejected the FBR's attempt to use software limitations as a shield. Therefore, the statement that the FBR successfully used this as a legal defense is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017155/fbr-cannot-hide-behind-software-limitations-federal-tax-ombudsman, 21 Jul 2026]
#9069
Under which specific Indian legislation were Asiya Andrabi and her associates sentenced in 2026?
(a) Public Safety Act
(b) National Security Act
(c) Armed Forces Special Powers Act
(d) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
Explanation: The court utilized the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) to prosecute and sentence the individuals. The other acts listed are different legal frameworks used in India for security and detention purposes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1985165/fo-condemns-harsh-sentences-awarded-to-kashmiri-leader-asiya-andrabi-associates-by-delhi-court, 25 Mar 2026]
#9070
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]
#9071
Consider the following statements about the legislative and diplomatic context of the 2026 US push against transnational repression: 1. The legislation aims to make transnational repression a specific federal crime for the first time. 2. The bill grants the FBI expanded authority to investigate foreign efforts to suppress dissent on American soil. 3. The legislation is exclusively focused on activities conducted by non-state actors and private intelligence firms. 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 the bill targets foreign government-led repression and expands federal investigative powers. Statement 3 is incorrect because the legislation specifically targets efforts by foreign governments, not just non-state actors. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017401/india-scrutiny-fuels-us-push-to-criminalise-foreign-repression, 22 Jul 2026]
#9072
Which US government entity is tasked with a strengthened role in pursuing cases of transnational repression under the proposed 2026 legislation?
(a) Department of Homeland Security
(b) Central Intelligence Agency
(c) National Security Division of the Justice Department
(d) None of these
Explanation: The bill specifically empowers the US Justice Department’s National Security Division and the Assistant Attorney General for National Security to lead the prosecution of these cases. The CIA is an intelligence agency, not a prosecutorial body. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017401/india-scrutiny-fuels-us-push-to-criminalise-foreign-repression, 22 Jul 2026]
#9073
The 'Stop Transnational Repression Act of 2026' was introduced in the United States by which of the following pairs of senators?
(a) Adam Schiff and John Curtis
(b) Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell
(c) Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz
(d) None of these
Explanation: The legislation was sponsored by Democratic Senator Adam Schiff and Republican Senator John Curtis to address foreign government intimidation on US soil. Other pairs listed are prominent political figures but were not the sponsors of this specific bill. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017401/india-scrutiny-fuels-us-push-to-criminalise-foreign-repression, 22 Jul 2026]
#9074
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of the proposed Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) (Amendment) Bill 2026?
(a) Facilitating investment in digital infrastructure
(b) Expanding high-speed internet access
(c) Removing regulatory barriers for telecom operators
(d) Mandating the privatization of all state-owned telecom assets
Explanation: The bill aims to facilitate investment, expand access, and remove regulatory barriers like Right of Way (ROW) issues. There is no mention in the provided text of mandating the privatization of state-owned assets as an objective of this specific bill. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013161/it-minister-stresses-proposed-telecom-bill-needed-as-existing-laws-insufficient-for-5g-other-modern-tech, 05 Jul 2026]
#9075
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]
#9076
Who is heading the special committee constituted to examine the proposed Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) (Amendment) Bill 2026?
(a) Shaza Fatima Khawaja
(b) Azam Nazeer Tarar
(c) Shehbaz Sharif
(d) None of these
Explanation: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar is heading the special committee tasked with reviewing the bill following public concerns and controversy over its clauses. Shaza Fatima Khawaja is the IT Minister who addressed the press conference alongside him. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013161/it-minister-stresses-proposed-telecom-bill-needed-as-existing-laws-insufficient-for-5g-other-modern-tech, 05 Jul 2026]
#9077
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for vehicle owners under the new Sindh Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2026?
(a) Compulsory installation of GPS tracking devices
(b) Mandatory insurance for vehicle transfer
(c) Insurance verification for annual token tax payment
(d) Valid insurance policy for vehicle registration
Explanation: The amendment mandates third-party insurance for registration, transfer, and token tax payments. GPS tracking is not a requirement stipulated under this specific legislative amendment. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979648/sindh-govt-makes-third-party-vehicle-insurance-mandatory, 08 Mar 2026]
#9078
Consider the following statements about the 2026 death penalty legislation: 1. The law was passed by the Israeli Knesset with a majority vote. 2. The legislation includes provisions that allow for the reduction of the death sentence to life imprisonment. 3. The law is applicable to all residents of Israel regardless of their legal status or location. 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 correct as the bill passed the Knesset. Statement 2 is correct as the law allows for reduction under special circumstances. Statement 3 is incorrect because the law creates distinct tracks for West Bank Palestinians versus Israeli citizens and residents of East Jerusalem. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1986920/israel-passes-law-making-death-penalty-default-sentence-for-palestinians-convicted-of-lethal-attacks, 30 Mar 2026]
#9079
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 death penalty legislation is INCORRECT?
(a) The legislation applies identical legal criteria to both West Bank Palestinians and Israeli citizens.
(b) The law allows for the death penalty to be reduced to life imprisonment under special circumstances.
(c) Human rights groups have filed a petition with the Supreme Court to annul the legislation.
(d) The law mandates that executions be carried out within a specific timeframe after sentencing.
Explanation: The legislation is criticized precisely because it does not apply identical criteria; it creates two parallel tracks, with military courts for West Bank Palestinians and civilian courts for Israeli nationals, which human rights groups argue is discriminatory. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1986920/israel-passes-law-making-death-penalty-default-sentence-for-palestinians-convicted-of-lethal-attacks, 30 Mar 2026]
#9080
Which of the following is NOT a primary focus area mentioned in the March 2026 high-level meetings regarding national strategy?
(a) Institutional harmony
(b) Constitutional amendment drafting
(c) Energy supply pressures
(d) Regional security environment
Explanation: The meetings focused on national security, economic challenges, energy costs, and regional stability. Constitutional amendment drafting was not a stated agenda item for these specific consultative meetings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1986837/president-zardari-pm-shehbaz-review-regional-situation-implications-for-pakistan, 30 Mar 2026]