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August 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#20981
Which country will host Commonwealth games 2026? اردو: کون سا ملک 2026 کے کامن ویلتھ گیمز کی میزبانی کرے گا؟
(a) Australia
(b) Scotland
(c) England
(d) None of these
Explanation: As stated, England is listed as the host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
#20982
The Viceroy who put forward the proposal of August offer in 1940? اردو: سن 1940 میں اگست کی پیشکش کی تجویز کس وائسرائے نے پیش کی تھی؟
(a) Lord wavell
(b) Lord Curzon
(c) Lord Linlithgow
(d) None of these
Explanation: Lord Linlithgow, the Viceroy of India in 1940, put forward the proposal known as the August Offer.
#20983
Which country will host FIFA World Cup 2026? اردو: فیفا ورلڈ کپ 2026 کی میزبانی کونسا ملک کرے گا؟
(a) Canada
(b) Mexico
(c) United States
(d) All of these
Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is planned to be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, so 'All of these' applies.
#20984
In august 2021, China inaugurated a new trate route via ship, road, and rail through: اردو: اگست 2021 میں، چین نے جہاز، سڑک اور ریل کے ذریعے ایک نئے ٹریٹ روٹ کا افتتاح کیا
(a) Thailand
(b) Myanmar
(c) Bangladesh
(d) None of these
Explanation: In August 2021 China inaugurated a combined ship - road - rail trade route through Myanmar, as reported.
#20985
In august 2021, China inaugurated a new trate route via ship, road, and rail through: اردو: اگست 2021 میں، چین نے جہاز، سڑک اور ریل کے ذریعے ایک نئے ٹریٹ روٹ کا افتتاح کیا
(a) Thailand
(b) Myanmar
(c) Bangladesh
(d) None of these
Explanation: According to the provided item, China opened a new sea - road - rail trade route through Myanmar in August 2021, making Myanmar the route country.
#20986
Which specific terrorist groups did Pakistan target during strikes in February 2026 inside Afghanistan? اردو: فروری 2026 میں افغانستان کے اندر حملوں کے دوران پاکستان نے کن مخصوص دہشت گرد گروپوں کو نشانہ بنایا؟
(a) TTP (Fitna al-Khawarij) and ISKP
(b) Al-Qaeda and BLA
(c) TTP and Afghan National Army
(d) None of these
Explanation: As stated in the question, Pakistan's February 2026 strikes inside Afghanistan targeted TTP (Fitna al-Khawarij) and ISKP, two militant groups accused of cross-border attacks.
#20987
Which region of the world was declared "Free of Wild Polio" on 25th August 2020? اردو: پچیس اگست 2020 کو دنیا کے کس خطے کو "جنگلی پولیو سے پاک" قرار دیا گیا؟
(a) Africa
(b) South Asia
(c) East Asia
(d) None of these
Explanation: On 25 August 2020 the WHO African Region was formally certified free of wild poliovirus after years of eradication efforts and Nigeria's last wild case in 2016.
#20988
Which country will host Commonwealth games 2026? اردو: کون سا ملک 2026 کے کامن ویلتھ گیمز کی میزبانی کرے گا؟
(a) Australia
(b) Scotland
(c) England
(d) None of these
Explanation: In the context of this paper, England will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games as the selected host nation.
#20989
The Quit India Movement, or the India August Movement, was launched in _____? اردو: ہندوستان چھوڑو تحریک، یا ہندوستان اگست تحریک، کس سن میں شروع کی گئی تھی؟
(a) 1951
(b) 1945
(c) 1947
(d) 1942
Explanation: 1942 was the year the Quit India Movement was launched, marking a major nationwide demand for British withdrawal from India.
#20990
Which of the following countries hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics? اردو: سن 2026 کے سرمائی اولمپکس کی میزبانی کس ملک نے کی؟
(a) Japan
(b) France
(c) China
(d) Italy
Explanation: Italy was the host country for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
#20991
What is the total outlay of Pakistan's Federal Budget for FY 2026 - 27? اردو: مالی سال 2026 - 27 کے لیے پاکستان کے وفاقی بجٹ کا کل حجم کتنا ہے؟
(a) Rs. 17.271 trillion
(b) Rs. 18.771 trillion
(c) Rs. 19.271 trillion
(d) None of these
Explanation: In the context of this paper, the total outlay of Pakistan's Federal Budget for FY 2026 - 27 is Rs. 18.771 trillion, so Rs. 18.771 trillion matches the stated budget.
#20992
Which team is the Champion of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026? اردو: پاکستان سپر لیگ 2026 کی چیمپئن کونسی ٹیم ہے؟
(a) Hyderabad Kingsmen
(b) Peshawar Zalmi
(c) Quetta Gladiators
(d) None of these
Explanation: In the context of this paper, Peshawar Zalmi are listed as the Pakistan Super League 2026 champions, so Peshawar Zalmi is correct.
#20993
Which Iranian school was hit during the 2026 Iran - Israel conflict? اردو: سن 2026 کے ایران - اسرائیل تنازع کے دوران ایران کا کون سا اسکول نشانہ بنایا گیا؟
(a) Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School
(b) Alborz High Elementary School
(c) Farzanegan Elementary School
(d) None of these
Explanation: Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School is identified as the school hit during the 2026 Iran - Israel conflict because available accounts specifically name that institution as the target.
#20994
Where will the 2026 G20 Summit be held? اردو: سن 2026 کا جی-20 سربراہی اجلاس کہاں منعقد ہوگا؟
(a) New York, USA
(b) Washington, D.C., USA
(c) Miami, USA
(d) None of these
Explanation: The 2026 G20 Summit will be held in Miami, USA.
#20995
Which country will host Commonwealth games 2026? اردو: کون سا ملک 2026 کے کامن ویلتھ گیمز کی میزبانی کرے گا؟
(a) Australia
(b) Scotland
(c) England
(d) None of these
Explanation: In the context of this paper, England will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games as stated.
#20996
The Viceroy who put forward the proposal of August offer in 1940? اردو: سن 1940 میں اگست کی پیشکش کی تجویز کس وائسرائے نے پیش کی تھی؟
(a) Lord wavell
(b) Lord Curzon
(c) Lord Linlithgow
(d) None of these
Explanation: The August Offer of 1940 was put forward by Lord Linlithgow, who was the Viceroy associated with that proposal.
#20997
Which critic was the first to apply the epithet 'Augustan' to the works of John Dryden?
(a) William Congreve
(b) Thomas Shadwell
(c) John Bunyan
(d) Dr. Johnson
Explanation: Samuel Johnson is credited with popularizing the term 'Augustan' in relation to the literature of the early 18th century, including the work of John Dryden. The term draws a parallel between the literary achievements of the English Neoclassical writers and the writers of the reign of Augustus Caesar in Rome, emphasizing qualities of order, refinement, and adherence to classical standards of taste and decorum.