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December 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#12561
The current monsoon rain spell in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which commenced on July 19, 2026, is expected to persist until which date?
(a) July 21, 2026
(b) July 23, 2026
(c) July 25, 2026
(d) July 27, 2026
Explanation: According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the monsoon spell that began on July 19 was forecasted to continue until July 23, 2026. This period marks the window of heightened alert for flash flooding. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017494/rain-related-fatalities-during-ongoing-monsoon-spell-rise-to-18-in-kp, 22 Jul 2026]
#12562
Who represented the government during the signing of the MoU for EV charging stations on July 22, 2026?
(a) Haroon Akhtar Khan
(b) Ahsan Iqbal
(c) Jam Kamal Khan
(d) None of these
Explanation: Haroon Akhtar Khan, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, presided over the signing ceremony. He emphasized the government's commitment to the electric mobility transition. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017426/mou-signed-with-chinese-firm-for-ev-charging-stations, 22 Jul 2026]
#12563
The youth-led protest movement that gained prominence in New Delhi in July 2026 is known as the:
(a) Cockroach movement
(b) Student Solidarity Front
(c) Youth Accountability League
(d) None of these
Explanation: The movement is officially referred to as the 'cockroach' movement, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). It began as an online satire before evolving into large-scale street protests. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017492/under-soaring-pressure-after-cockroach-movement-protests-indias-education-minister-promises-reforms-debate, 22 Jul 2026]
#12564
Consider the following statements about the monsoon-related damages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as of July 22, 2026: 1. The PDMA report indicated that 23 houses were partially damaged. 2. A total of 13 cattle perished during the four-day period. 3. The Wana-Gomal Zam Road blockage was caused primarily by riverine flooding rather than landslides. 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 factually correct based on the PDMA report. Statement 3 is incorrect because the road blockage was specifically attributed to landslides and falling boulders from mountains, not riverine flooding. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017494/rain-related-fatalities-during-ongoing-monsoon-spell-rise-to-18-in-kp, 22 Jul 2026]
#12565
Which of the following statements regarding the US-Iran escalation as of July 22, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) President Trump threatened to strike any new sites where Iran attempts to resume nuclear activity.
(b) The United States has expressed a strong interest in immediate, unconditional diplomatic engagement with Tehran.
(c) The Strait of Hormuz has remained blocked as part of the ongoing regional tensions.
(d) US forces conducted bombing raids in the south and west of Iran.
Explanation: The report states that Washington has no interest in engaging with Tehran unless they are ready to meet in a 'meaningful way,' contradicting the claim that the US is seeking immediate, unconditional engagement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017405/trump-threatens-to-obliterate-any-active-nuclear-site-in-iran, 22 Jul 2026]
#12566
Who is the current Education Minister of India facing calls for resignation due to the 2026 examination paper leaks?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Dharmendra Pradhan
(c) JP Nadda
(d) Rahul Gandhi
Explanation: Dharmendra Pradhan is the Education Minister who issued statements regarding the government's commitment to exam reforms following the protests. Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister, and JP Nadda is the Health Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017492/under-soaring-pressure-after-cockroach-movement-protests-indias-education-minister-promises-reforms-debate, 22 Jul 2026]
#12567
Consider the following statements about the 2026 youth-led protests in India: 1. The protests were triggered by the leakage of medical school entrance examination papers. 2. Activist Sonam Wangchuk was involved in the movement through a hunger strike. 3. The government has refused to discuss the examination issues on the floor of the house. 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. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Education Minister explicitly stated that the government remains committed to discussing the NEET issue on the floor of the house. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017492/under-soaring-pressure-after-cockroach-movement-protests-indias-education-minister-promises-reforms-debate, 22 Jul 2026]
#12568
Consider the following statements about the 2026 mediation efforts: 1. The negotiations include discussions on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme. 2. Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also participated in diplomatic efforts in Tehran. 3. The ceasefire that preceded these talks was established on 8th April, 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 report. The negotiations cover the specified technical frameworks, Interior Minister Naqvi was actively involved in multiple visits, and the ceasefire date is correctly cited as 8th April, 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002541/encouraging-progress-made-during-cdf-munirs-tehran-visit-ispr, 23 May 2026]
#12569
Who is the current Law Minister of Pakistan as of May 2026?
(a) Rana Sanaullah
(b) Azam Nazeer Tarar
(c) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari
(d) None of these
Explanation: Azam Nazeer Tarar serves as the Law Minister and has been the primary spokesperson regarding the government's stance on potential constitutional amendments. Rana Sanaullah is an adviser to the Prime Minister, not the Law Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000722/law-minister-tarar-sees-no-indication-of-28th-amendment-for-now, 16 May 2026]
#12570
Which of the following statements regarding the Prime Minister's address at the Indus RAS Expo 2026 is INCORRECT?
(a) The Prime Minister emphasized the need for clear regulatory and ethical frameworks for autonomous systems.
(b) The Prime Minister stated that the RAS revolution should be limited to large corporations and major cities.
(c) The Prime Minister highlighted that simulators displayed at the expo were 100 percent manufactured in Pakistan.
(d) The Prime Minister called for a single national innovation ecosystem involving universities and farmers.
Explanation: The Prime Minister explicitly stated that the RAS revolution must NOT remain the privilege of a few advanced economies or large corporations, but should instead be a force for inclusive growth. Therefore, option B is the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017529/pakistans-progress-in-indigenous-autonomous-capabilities-an-integral-part-of-national-defence-pm-shehbaz, 22 Jul 2026]
#12571
The government has set the GDP growth target for the fiscal year 2026-27 at:
(a) 3.6 percent
(b) 4.0 percent
(c) 8.2 percent
(d) None of these
Explanation: The government has officially targeted a GDP growth rate of 4 percent for the fiscal year 2026-27. While 3.6 percent is the fiscal deficit target and 8.2 percent is the inflation projection, 4 percent is the specific growth target. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2007283/govt-unveils-rs188tr-budget-for-fy2026-27-gdp-growth-targeted-at-4pc, 12 Jun 2026]
#12572
Consider the following statements about the regional security situation as of July 2026: 1. The Houthis have enforced a maritime blockade in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to disrupt Saudi oil supplies. 2. The UKMTO reported that a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile. 3. Iran has successfully maintained a continuous ceasefire with the United States since the beginning of the year. 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 factually correct based on the report. Statement 3 is incorrect because the report explicitly mentions the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire almost two weeks prior to the July 22, 2026, publication. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017405/trump-threatens-to-obliterate-any-active-nuclear-site-in-iran, 22 Jul 2026]
#12573
What is the total budgetary outlay for the fiscal year 2026-27 as presented by the Finance Minister?
(a) Rs15.2 trillion
(b) Rs12.9 trillion
(c) Rs18.8 trillion
(d) Rs20.5 trillion
Explanation: The federal budget for FY2026-27 was announced with a total outlay of Rs18.8 trillion. This figure represents the government's primary fiscal plan for the upcoming year. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2007283/govt-unveils-rs188tr-budget-for-fy2026-27-gdp-growth-targeted-at-4pc, 12 Jun 2026]
#12574
On June 11, 2026, the first Hangor-class submarine arrived at which naval facility?
(a) Gwadar Port
(b) Karachi Port
(c) Ormara Naval Base
(d) None of these
Explanation: The first Hangor-class submarine arrived at Karachi Port on June 11, 2026, as part of the Pakistan Navy's modernization program. Gwadar and Ormara are other naval locations, but they were not the site of this specific arrival. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2007071/first-hangor-class-submarine-arrives-at-karachi-port, 11 Jun 2026]
#12575
Consider the following statements about the 2026-27 federal budget: 1. The budget includes a flagship $1 billion initiative for the National Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem Development Programme. 2. The Final Tax Regime for IT and freelance exporters has been extended until FY30. 3. The federal government has allocated Rs8,045 billion specifically for markup payments. 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 correct based on the budget speech. The AI initiative is a $1 billion flagship project, the IT tax regime extension is set for three years until FY30, and the markup payment allocation is confirmed at Rs8,045 billion. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2007283/govt-unveils-rs188tr-budget-for-fy2026-27-gdp-growth-targeted-at-4pc, 12 Jun 2026]
#12576
Where was the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026 held?
(a) Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad
(b) Pak-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad
(c) Expo Centre, Karachi
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026 took place at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad on July 22, 2026. The Jinnah Convention Centre and Karachi Expo Centre are common venues for large events but were not the site of this specific expo. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017529/pakistans-progress-in-indigenous-autonomous-capabilities-an-integral-part-of-national-defence-pm-shehbaz, 22 Jul 2026]
#12577
Consider the following statements about the events in AJK in June 2026: 1. The AJK government proscribed the Joint Awami Action Committee for engaging in terrorism. 2. Federal paramilitary forces were dispatched to reinforce the local police in AJK. 3. Mobile data services remained fully operational throughout the region during the protests. 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 factually correct as the JAAC was proscribed and federal forces were deployed. Statement 3 is incorrect because mobile data services were curtailed due to security concerns. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006132/pakistan-rejects-unwarranted-remarks-on-ajk-by-individuals-in-uk, 08 Jun 2026]
#12578
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026-27 budget is INCORRECT?
(a) The average inflation is projected at 8.2 percent.
(b) The government has proposed a 15 percent increase in the salaries and pensions of government employees.
(c) Taxes on sanitary pads and contraceptives have been completely withdrawn.
(d) The fiscal deficit is targeted to be contained at 3.6 percent of GDP.
Explanation: The budget proposed a 7 percent raise in salaries and pensions for government employees, not 15 percent. The other statements accurately reflect the fiscal projections and policy changes announced in the budget. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2007283/govt-unveils-rs188tr-budget-for-fy2026-27-gdp-growth-targeted-at-4pc, 12 Jun 2026]
#12579
According to the Prime Minister's address on July 22, 2026, what percentage of indigenization has been achieved in the production of drones?
(a) 60 percent
(b) 50 percent
(c) 40 percent
(d) 75 percent
Explanation: The Prime Minister noted that drones have achieved 60 percent indigenization, highlighting the progress made in domestic manufacturing capabilities. Other figures like 40 or 50 percent are incorrect as they do not reflect the specific progress cited in the official address. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017529/pakistans-progress-in-indigenous-autonomous-capabilities-an-integral-part-of-national-defence-pm-shehbaz, 22 Jul 2026]
#12580
Consider the following statements about the legislative process in Pakistan: 1. Constitutional amendments require a consensus among coalition partners to be successfully introduced. 2. The 18th Amendment is cited as a historical example of successful consensus-based legislation. 3. The PPP has expressed that it was fully consulted by the government regarding the 28th Amendment prior to May 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: Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the government's stated policy and historical context. Statement 3 is incorrect because the PPP leadership explicitly stated they had not been contacted by the government regarding any constitutional amendment. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000722/law-minister-tarar-sees-no-indication-of-28th-amendment-for-now, 16 May 2026]