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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.
#13061
For how many years was Volker Turk's mandate as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights extended in 2026?
(a) Two years
(b) Three years
(c) Five years
(d) Four years
Explanation: The UN General Assembly approved a four-year extension for Volker Turk's mandate. This decision was made despite opposition from several member states. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018302/volker-turks-term-as-un-human-rights-chief-extended-despite-us-warnings, 25 Jul 2026]
#13062
Consider the following statements about the 2026 UN General Assembly vote on the High Commissioner for Human Rights: 1. The renewal of the mandate was approved with 144 votes in favor. 2. Russia proposed an alternative extension of the mandate until December 31, 2026. 3. The United States supported the procedural timeline proposed by the Secretary-General. 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 vote count was 144 in favor. Statement 2 is correct as Russia proposed a shorter extension until the end of 2026. Statement 3 is incorrect because the United States strongly opposed the procedural timeline, accusing the Secretary-General of rushing the process. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018302/volker-turks-term-as-un-human-rights-chief-extended-despite-us-warnings, 25 Jul 2026]
#13063
Which of the following is NOT a primary challenge identified in the 2026 report regarding the response to gender-based violence?
(a) Underreporting due to fear of speaking out
(b) Insufficient number of reports describing the problem
(c) Lack of access to legal aid and counseling
(d) Inadequate follow-through on police investigations
Explanation: The report explicitly states that Pakistan has no shortage of reports describing the problem; rather, the issue is a lack of determination to learn from them and implement solutions. The other options are correctly identified as systemic failures. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018677/writing-on-the-wall, 27 Jul 2026]
#13064
Who is the current Inspector General of Prisons for Punjab as of 2026?
(a) Mian Salik Jalal
(b) Salman Akram Raja
(c) Aaliya Hamza
(d) None of these
Explanation: Mian Salik Jalal serves as the Inspector General of Prisons in Punjab and is the official responsible for addressing allegations regarding jail administration. The other names listed are political figures, not prison officials. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018804/pti-claims-jailed-leader-aaliya-hamza-attacked-in-kot-lakhpat-jail, 27 Jul 2026]
#13065
Consider the following statements about the 2026 report on gender-based violence: 1. The report is based on data gathered from official police records exclusively. 2. The report highlights that filing an FIR is only the initial step toward achieving justice. 3. The report suggests that resources should be directed toward districts with a disproportionate share of cases. 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 incorrect because the report is based on newspaper accounts, not exclusively on official police records. Statements 2 and 3 are accurate reflections of the report's findings regarding the judicial process and resource allocation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018677/writing-on-the-wall, 27 Jul 2026]
#13066
Which of the following allegations was NOT made by the activists or rights groups regarding the police conduct during the March 2026 detention?
(a) Male personnel conducted body searches of female detainees
(b) Detainees were forced to sign fake affidavits
(c) Baton-charge was used against the activists
(d) Lawyers were granted immediate access to the detainees
Explanation: The activists specifically alleged that lawyers were denied access to the detainees, making the incorrect statement. The other options reflect the specific grievances raised during the press conference. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980248/islamabad-police-release-aurat-march-activists-a-day-after-detention-probe-demanded-into-manhandling-of-detainees, 09 Mar 2026]
#13067
Under which legal provision did the Islamabad police justify the detention of Aurat March activists in March 2026?
(a) Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code
(b) Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca)
(c) Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance
(d) None of these
Explanation: The police cited the imposition of Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which prohibits public gatherings, as the primary legal basis for the arrests. While Peca was mentioned by activists as a problematic law, it was not the specific legal instrument cited by the police for this detention. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980248/islamabad-police-release-aurat-march-activists-a-day-after-detention-probe-demanded-into-manhandling-of-detainees, 09 Mar 2026]
#13068
Consider the following statements about the events in Islamabad in March 2026: 1. The district administration had issued a formal No-Objection Certificate (NoC) for the Aurat March rally. 2. Relatives of the detained activists were also taken into custody when they arrived at the police station. 3. The activists claimed that the right to protest is a fundamental right that supersedes the imposition of Section 144. 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 incorrect because the district administration did not issue an NoC, which was one of the reasons cited for the arrests. Statements 2 and 3 are accurate reflections of the claims made by the activists and the HRCP. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980248/islamabad-police-release-aurat-march-activists-a-day-after-detention-probe-demanded-into-manhandling-of-detainees, 09 Mar 2026]
#13069
Which of the following statements regarding the US position at the UN Security Council in March 2026 is INCORRECT?
(a) The US questioned the utility of continued international funding for Afghanistan.
(b) The US criticized the Taliban for restricting female national staff from working at UN offices.
(c) The US announced an immediate increase in humanitarian aid to fill the $1 billion shortfall.
(d) The US Ambassador emphasized that the Taliban's intransigence complicates international engagement.
Explanation: The US did not announce an increase in aid; rather, it suggested that the international community would be more willing to fill the funding shortfall if the Taliban ceased excluding women from basic rights. Options A, B, and D accurately reflect the US stance presented at the UNSC. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980478/us-designates-afghanistan-state-sponsor-of-wrongful-detention, 10 Mar 2026]
#13070
Who among the following associates of Asiya Andrabi was also sentenced by the Delhi court in March 2026?
(a) Fehmeeda Sofi
(b) Yasin Malik
(c) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
(d) Syed Ali Geelani
Explanation: Fehmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen were the two associates sentenced alongside Asiya Andrabi. The other individuals listed are prominent Kashmiri figures but were not the subjects of this specific court verdict. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1985165/fo-condemns-harsh-sentences-awarded-to-kashmiri-leader-asiya-andrabi-associates-by-delhi-court, 25 Mar 2026]
#13071
Which of the following statements regarding the FO statement on the 2026 sentencing is INCORRECT?
(a) It described the verdict as a grave miscarriage of justice.
(b) It called for the international community to take notice of the development.
(c) It explicitly endorsed the legal validity of the UAPA in the occupied territory.
(d) It reaffirmed support for the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination.
Explanation: The Foreign Office statement condemned the sentencing and questioned the judicial process, meaning it did not endorse the UAPA. Options A, B, and D are accurate reflections of the FO's official stance. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1985165/fo-condemns-harsh-sentences-awarded-to-kashmiri-leader-asiya-andrabi-associates-by-delhi-court, 25 Mar 2026]
#13072
Who is the current Hurriyat chairman who reported that the gates of the Jama Masjid were locked from all sides on the last Friday of Ramazan in 2026?
(a) Yasin Malik
(b) Syed Ali Geelani
(c) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
(d) Shabbir Shah
Explanation: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric and Hurriyat chairman, confirmed the closure via social media. The other individuals listed are prominent Kashmiri figures but do not hold the specific title mentioned in the context of this event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981738/fo-condemns-continued-closure-of-historic-mosque-in-occupied-kashmir-on-last-friday-of-ramazan, 13 Mar 2026]
#13073
The Foreign Office of Pakistan issued a formal statement regarding the sentencing of Kashmiri leaders on which date in 2026?
(a) March 20, 2026
(b) March 25, 2026
(c) March 30, 2026
(d) April 05, 2026
Explanation: The Foreign Office issued its condemnation on March 25, 2026, the same day the sentencing news was reported. The other dates are incorrect as they do not align with the event timeline. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1985165/fo-condemns-harsh-sentences-awarded-to-kashmiri-leader-asiya-andrabi-associates-by-delhi-court, 25 Mar 2026]
#13074
Consider the following statements about the situation in occupied Kashmir as of March 2026: 1. The closure of the Jama Masjid in Srinagar was compared to the restrictions placed on Masjid al-Aqsa. 2. The Foreign Office of Pakistan has demanded that the United Nations take notice of the religious freedom violations. 3. The restrictions on religious gatherings in the valley have been in place for over two decades.
(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 official reports. Statement 3 is incorrect because the specific policy of sealing the mosque on the last Friday of Ramazan has been occurring for seven years, not two decades. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981738/fo-condemns-continued-closure-of-historic-mosque-in-occupied-kashmir-on-last-friday-of-ramazan, 13 Mar 2026]
#13075
All of the following categories of violations against journalists were documented in the second quarter of 2026 EXCEPT:
(a) Attempted murder
(b) Cyber-terrorism conviction
(c) Assault resulting in injury
(d) Kidnapping
Explanation: The report lists various violations including legal action, arrests, assault, and attempted murder. While legal actions under Peca are common, a 'cyber-terrorism conviction' is not listed as a specific category of violation in the report's findings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017436/punjab-leads-tally-for-cases-involving-threats-to-journalists, 22 Jul 2026]
#13076
Which legislative act was specifically mentioned as being used to initiate investigations or criminal proceedings against journalists in 2026?
(a) Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca)
(b) Freedom of Information Ordinance
(c) Defamation Ordinance
(d) Press Council of Pakistan Ordinance
Explanation: The report notes that journalists frequently face legal proceedings under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), alongside anti-terrorism and other criminal laws. This reflects the broader trend of utilizing existing regulatory frameworks to exert pressure on the media. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017436/punjab-leads-tally-for-cases-involving-threats-to-journalists, 22 Jul 2026]
#13077
What percentage of the 22 documented cases of threats against journalists in the second quarter of 2026 involved state actors as the principal threat?
(a) 52 percent
(b) 68 percent
(c) 75 percent
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Freedom Network review identified state actors as the primary source of intimidation in 15 out of the 22 documented cases, which equates to approximately 68 percent. This highlights the growing trend of using administrative and legal mechanisms to target media practitioners. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017436/punjab-leads-tally-for-cases-involving-threats-to-journalists, 22 Jul 2026]
#13078
Which of the following statements regarding the Senate debate on May 15, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The government claimed that parliamentary rules allow committees to interfere in prison administration.
(b) Opposition members demanded an independent committee to visit jails.
(c) PTI senators alleged that the founder has lost sight in one eye.
(d) The government cited a five-member medical board that endorsed the current treatment.
Explanation: The government explicitly stated that parliamentary rules of business do not provide room for a committee to interfere in executive matters related to prison administration. Therefore, is the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000491/barbs-fly-in-senate-over-pti-founders-health-access-to-political-prisoners, 15 May 2026]
#13079
Who served as the Speaker of the Punjab Assembly during the session where the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 was passed?
(a) Saleem Haider
(b) Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman
(c) Zulfiqar Ali Shah
(d) Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan
Explanation: Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan presided over the session as Speaker and directed the distribution of the bill copies to the members. Saleem Haider is the Governor of Punjab, not the Speaker. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995556/punjab-assembly-passes-bill-setting-minimum-marriage-age-at-18-for-both-males-and-females, 27 Apr 2026]
#13080
Who presented the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 in the Punjab Assembly?
(a) Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman
(b) Azma Bokhari
(c) Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan
(d) Ejaz Augustine
Explanation: Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, serving as the Punjab Parliamentary Affairs Minister, formally presented the bill to the assembly. While Azma Bokhari participated in the debate and Ejaz Augustine moved an amendment, Rehman was the minister responsible for the bill's introduction. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995556/punjab-assembly-passes-bill-setting-minimum-marriage-age-at-18-for-both-males-and-females, 27 Apr 2026]