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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.
#141
Youm-e-Istehsal is observed on August 5 to mark which event in Jammu and Kashmir?
(a) The independence of Kashmir
(b) The revocation of Article 370 by India in 2019
(c) The signing of the Simla Agreement
(d) The birth of Sheikh Abdullah
Explanation: August 5 is observed as Youm-e-Istehsal (Day of Exploitation) to condemn the Indian government's illegal move in 2019 to revoke Article 370 and 35A, which stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its special autonomous status. Pakistan observes this day to highlight the military siege and demographic changes being forced upon the Kashmiri people.
#142
The 'Digital Census' of 2023, the results of which were officially approved in August 2023, put Pakistan's population at approximately:
(a) 220 Million
(b) 241.5 Million
(c) 250 Million
(d) 260 Million
Explanation: The 7th Population and Housing Census (the first-ever digital census) was completed under the first Shahbaz Sharif government. The Council of Common Interests (CCI) approved the results in August 2023, showing a population of 241.49 million with a growth rate of 2.55%.
#143
In his address to the Constituent Assembly on August 11, 1947, what did Jinnah emphasize regarding religious freedom?
(a) Pakistan would be a purely religious state
(b) All citizens are equal regardless of their religion, caste, or creed
(c) Only Muslims would have political rights
(d) Religion would be the only basis of citizenship
Explanation: In his historic speech on August 11, 1947, Jinnah explicitly stated that in the state of Pakistan, citizens would find that 'you are free; you are free to go to your temples, you are free to go to your mosques or to any other place of worship.' He envisioned a state where the business of the state would not be concerned with the religion of the individual.
#144
Who was appointed as the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan in August 2022 under the PDM government?
(a) Reza Baqir
(b) Murtaza Syed
(c) Jameel Ahmad
(d) Yaseen Anwar
Explanation: Jameel Ahmad was appointed as the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for a five-year term on August 19, 2022. His appointment came at a time when the country was facing severe economic challenges, including high inflation and a balance of payments crisis.
#145
By 15th August 1947, almost all Princely States declared accession except:
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Kashmir
(c) Junagarh
(d) All of above
Explanation: While most states joined one of the two dominions, Hyderabad, Kashmir, and Junagarh remained undecided or disputed at the time of independence.
#146
What was the day of the week on 15th August 1947?
(a) Thursday
(b) Friday
(c) Saturday
(d) Sunday
Explanation: 1946 years = 1600 (0 odd days) + 300 (1 odd day) + 46 (11 leap + 35 ordinary = 57 odd days = 1 odd day). Total odd days till 1946 = 2. Odd days from Jan 1 to Aug 15, 1947 = 227 days = 3 odd days. Total = 2 + 3 = 5 odd days. Day 5 is Friday.
#147
If 15th August falls on Thursday in a given year, what day will be the 5th September of the same year?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Thursday
(c) Friday
(d) Saturday
Explanation: August has 31 days. From Aug 15th to Aug 31st there are 16 days. Add 5 days of September for a total of 21 days. Dividing 21 by 7 gives a remainder of 0 odd days. Therefore, the day remains the exact same: Thursday.
#148
If an Independence Day (15th August) was celebrated on a Tuesday in a non-leap year, on what day will the next Republic Day (26th January) fall?
(a) Thursday
(b) Friday
(c) Friday
(d) Sunday
Explanation: From Aug 15 to Jan 26: Aug(16) + Sep(30) + Oct(31) + Nov(30) + Dec(31) + Jan(26) = 164 days. 164 mod 7 = 3 odd days. Tuesday + 3 days = Friday. Wait, let me recalculate. Aug(16) -> 2. Sep(30) -> 2. Oct(31) -> 3. Nov(30) -> 2. Dec(31) -> 3. Jan(26) -> 5. Total = 2+2+3+2+3+5 = 17. 17 mod 7 = 3. Tue + 3 = Friday. I'll correct the option.
#149
If 11th August 1985 was Sunday, what was the day on 11th August 1986?
(a) Sunday
(b) Monday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Wednesday
Explanation: 1986 is an ordinary year. The period from August 1985 to August 1986 spans 365 days, which means there is exactly 1 odd day. Moving forward one year adds 1 day: Sunday + 1 = Monday.
#150
What will be the day on 15th August 2023?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Thursday
Explanation: Odd days up to 2022: 2000(0) + 22 (5 LY + 17 NY = 10+17=27 = 6 odd days). 2023 is NY. Jan to Aug 15 = 3+0+3+2+3+2+3+15 = 31 = 3 odd days. Total = 6 + 3 = 9 = 2 odd days. Day 2 is Tuesday.
#151
If August 15, 2011, was a Monday, what day was August 15, 2012?
(a) Tuesday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Thursday
(d) Friday
Explanation: The year 2012 is a leap year, and the period between August 15, 2011, and August 15, 2012, includes the leap day (February 29, 2012). This full year interval contains 366 days, providing exactly 2 odd days. Monday + 2 days = Wednesday.
#152
The total number of odd days in the months of July and August combined is:
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
Explanation: Both July and August have 31 days. The number of odd days in a 31-day month is 3. Combining both months, the total number of odd days is 3 + 3 = 6.
#153
If the 15th of August is a Wednesday, what day of the week will the 1st of August be?
(a) Tuesday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Thursday
(d) Friday
Explanation: The difference between the 15th and the 1st is 14 days. Since 14 is a perfect multiple of 7, there are 0 odd days. Moving backwards 14 days leaves the weekday unchanged. Thus, it remains Wednesday.
#154
Which day of the week was 14/2/2026?
(a) Monday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Saturday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Saturday. 3. Therefore, 14/2/2026 fell on a Saturday.
#155
Which day of the week was 7/5/2026?
(a) Thursday
(b) Monday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Thursday. 3. Therefore, 7/5/2026 fell on a Thursday.
#156
Which day of the week was 14/10/2026?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Monday
(c) Thursday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Wednesday. 3. Therefore, 14/10/2026 fell on a Wednesday.
#157
Which day of the week was 28/12/2026?
(a) Thursday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Monday. 3. Therefore, 28/12/2026 fell on a Monday.
#158
Which day of the week was 7/1/2026?
(a) Thursday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Wednesday. 3. Therefore, 7/1/2026 fell on a Wednesday.
#159
Which day of the week was 14/6/2026?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Monday
(c) Sunday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Sunday. 3. Therefore, 14/6/2026 fell on a Sunday.
#160
Which day of the week was 21/3/2026?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Saturday
(d) Wednesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Saturday. 3. Therefore, 21/3/2026 fell on a Saturday.