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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.
#101
The Indian Independence Act created which political entities on 15 August 1947?
(a) One dominion: India
(b) Two dominions: India and Pakistan
(c) A federal India under the Crown
(d) A republic immediately
Explanation: The Act ended British rule and established two independent dominions—India and Pakistan—from 15 August 1947.
#102
Which body(ies) received full sovereign legislative powers after 15 August 1947?
(a) Viceroy’s Executive Council
(b) British Parliament
(c) Constituent Assemblies of India and Pakistan
(d) Secretary of State’s Council
Explanation: Each dominion’s Constituent Assembly became fully sovereign to frame and enact its own constitution and laws.
#103
Which President of Pakistan died in a mysterious plane crash near Bahawalpur in August 1988?
(a) Ayub Khan
(b) Yahya Khan
(c) Zia-ul-Haq
(d) Ghulam Ishaq Khan
Explanation: General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, who ruled Pakistan for 11 years after a 1977 coup, died on August 17, 1988, when his C-130 Hercules aircraft exploded shortly after takeoff. Several top military officials and the US Ambassador to Pakistan also perished in the crash.
#104
Which city hosted the first-ever session of the National Assembly of Pakistan in August 1947?
(a) Islamabad
(b) Lahore
(c) Karachi
(d) Dhaka
Explanation: Karachi was the first capital of Pakistan and hosted the inaugural sessions of the Constituent Assembly. The assembly met at the Sindh Assembly building in Karachi until the capital was moved to Islamabad in the 1960s.
#105
Which city hosted the first-ever session of the National Assembly of Pakistan in August 1947?
(a) Islamabad
(b) Lahore
(c) Karachi
(d) Dhaka
Explanation: Karachi was the first capital of Pakistan and hosted the inaugural sessions of the Constituent Assembly. The assembly met at the Sindh Assembly building in Karachi until the capital was moved to Islamabad in the 1960s.
#106
Which country signed the 'Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation' with India in August 1971, directly impacting Pakistan's security?
(a) United States
(b) Soviet Union
(c) France
(d) Israel
Explanation: The Indo-Soviet Treaty of 1971 was a strategic move that neutralized China's ability to intervene on Pakistan's behalf during the impending 1971 war. It provided India with Soviet military and diplomatic cover, ensuring that the liberation of Bangladesh could proceed without external interference.
#107
Pakistan was elected to which prestigious body for the 2025-2026 term, enhancing its voice on global security issues?
(a) UN Human Rights Council
(b) Non-permanent member of the UN Security Council
(c) President of the General Assembly
(d) Head of the IMF
Explanation: In June 2024, Pakistan secured a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2025-2026 term. This platform allows Pakistan to advocate for its stance on Kashmir, international counter-terrorism, and the rights of the Global South, particularly regarding climate justice.
#108
Which country signed the 'Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation' with India in August 1971, directly impacting Pakistan's security?
(a) United States
(b) Soviet Union
(c) France
(d) Israel
Explanation: The Indo-Soviet Treaty of 1971 was a strategic move that neutralized China's ability to intervene on Pakistan's behalf during the impending 1971 war. It provided India with Soviet military and diplomatic cover, ensuring that the liberation of Bangladesh could proceed without external interference.
#109
Which Indian decision on August 5, 2019, led Pakistan to downgrade diplomatic ties and suspend bilateral trade?
(a) The construction of the Kishanganga Dam
(b) The revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir
(c) The implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act
(d) The testing of an anti-satellite missile
Explanation: India revoked the special semi-autonomous status of Jammu and Kashmir by scrapring Article 370 of its constitution. Pakistan reacted by expelling the Indian High Commissioner, suspending trade, and internationalizing the issue at the UN, calling the move a violation of international law.
#110
What significant change occurred in Kabul on August 15, 2021, that fundamentally altered Pak-Afghan relations?
(a) The election of a new parliament
(b) The fall of Kabul to the Taliban
(c) The signing of a water treaty
(d) A formal declaration of war by India
Explanation: The rapid takeover of Kabul by the Taliban in August 2021 following the US withdrawal initially raised hopes in Islamabad for improved security cooperation. However, the subsequent years have seen increased friction over cross-border terrorism and the activities of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
#111
Which Indian state decision on August 5, 2019, fundamentally altered the constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir?
(a) Implementation of GST
(b) Revocation of Article 370 and 35A
(c) Banning of regional parties
(d) Creation of a new provincial assembly
Explanation: On August 5, 2019, the Indian government revoked Article 370 and Article 35A, which granted Jammu and Kashmir a special semi-autonomous status and exclusive rights for its permanent residents. The state was subsequently bifurcated into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Pakistan condemned this move as a violation of UN resolutions and international law.
#112
Which Indian state decision on August 5, 2019, led to the suspension of bilateral trade and diplomatic downgrading by Pakistan?
(a) Implementation of CAA
(b) Revocation of Article 370 and 35A
(c) Banning of regional parties
(d) Bifurcation of Punjab
Explanation: The Indian government revoked Article 370, which granted special semi-autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories. Pakistan responded by suspending bilateral trade, expelling the Indian High Commissioner, and internationalizing the move as a violation of UN resolutions and the Simla Agreement. Restoration of trade remains linked to the reversal of this status by Islamabad as of 2025.
#113
Pakistan's new political map released in August 2020 officially claims which territories in Gujarat, India?
(a) Ahmedabad
(b) Junagadh and Manavadar
(c) Surat and Kutch
(d) Rajkot
Explanation: In 2020, Pakistan released an updated political map that included Junagadh and Manavadar as part of its territory. These states had acceded to Pakistan in 1947 but were annexed by India shortly after. By including them in the map, Pakistan reaffirmed its legal claim over these territories based on the historical instruments of accession signed by their rulers.
#114
Which Pakistani official was elected to the UN's Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for 2023-2026?
(a) A medical doctor
(b) A senior diplomat / legal expert
(c) A local mayor
(d) None of the above
Explanation: Pakistan's membership in this committee reflects its commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It allows Pakistan to help shape international standards for the inclusion and protection of millions of people with disabilities.
#115
The Commonwealth Games 2026, which Pakistan is preparing for, are scheduled to be held in which country?
(a) United Kingdom
(b) Australia
(c) Scotland (Glasgow)
(d) India
Explanation: After Victoria (Australia) withdrew as host, the 2026 Commonwealth Games were officially moved to Glasgow, Scotland. Pakistan intends to send a strong contingent, aiming to build on the success of athletes like Arshad Nadeem and to improve its medal tally in sports like wrestling, boxing, and weightlifting.
#116
The Afghan Government is celebrated 31st August as:
(a) Afghan Day
(b) Pakhtoons Day
(c) Pakhtoonisten Day
(d) Friendship Day
Explanation: The Afghan government historically observed August 31 as 'Pakhtoonistan Day' to express solidarity with the Pashtun nationalist movement in Pakistan, a practice that frequently strained bilateral ties.
#117
Name of the first Pakistani Bank which started its operation on August 17, 1947:
(a) Muslim commercial Bank
(b) Habib Bank Limited
(c) United Bank Limited
(d) Allied Bank Limited
Explanation: Habib Bank Limited (HBL) moved its headquarters from Bombay to Karachi in 1947 at the request of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and began its operations in the newly formed state of Pakistan on August 17, 1947.
#118
The first Gazette of Pakistan was issued on August 15, 1947:
(a) For announcement of Independence of Pakistan
(b) For appointment of Governor General of Pakistan
(c) For appointment of Chief Justice of Pakistan
(d) for the appointment of Chief Rehabilitation Commissioner
Explanation: The very first official Gazette of Pakistan was published on August 15, 1947, primarily to formally notify the appointment of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the Governor-General.
#119
The first Chief Minister of Punjab from August, 1947 to November 1948 was:
(a) Abdur Rab Nishter
(b) Muhammad Hussain Chatta
(c) Iftikhar Hussain Memdoot
(d) Mumtaz Daultana
Explanation: Iftikhar Hussain Khan Mamdot was the first Chief Minister of West Punjab after independence, serving from August 15, 1947, to January 25, 1949.
#120
Name the chief Minister of Sindh from August 1947 to April 1948:
(a) Nisar Khoro
(b) Ayub Khoro
(c) Rahim Talpur
(d) Noor Talpur
Explanation: Muhammad Ayub Khuhro served as the first Chief Minister of Sindh after Pakistan gained independence, holding office from August 16, 1947, to April 26, 1948.