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February 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#5021
Which of the following statements regarding the regional response to the March 2026 security situation is INCORRECT?
(a) Kuwait arrested three individuals for mocking the situation in the country via video.
(b) Qatar permitted the circulation of all social media footage to ensure transparency during the conflict.
(c) Saudi Arabia issued official warnings regarding the sharing of sensitive images and unreliable information.
(d) The UAE attorney general warned against documenting incident sites or damage caused by projectiles.
Explanation: Statement D is incorrect because Qatar actively arrested individuals for sharing footage and misleading information, rather than permitting it. The other three statements accurately reflect the actions taken by the respective Gulf nations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980165/qatar-arrests-313-people-for-sharing-footage-misleading-information-amid-attacks-by-iran, 09 Mar 2026]
#5022
Who represented Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council session held on March 10, 2026?
(a) Asim Iftikhar Ahmad
(b) Munir Akram
(c) Maleeha Lodhi
(d) None of these
Explanation: Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad is the Permanent Representative of Pakistan who addressed the UNSC session on the specified date. Other names listed are former or different representatives not involved in this specific exchange. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980464/pakistan-india-exchange-sharp-words-at-un-security-council-over-afghanistan, 10 Mar 2026]
#5023
Which of the following statements regarding the events of March 10, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) Brent crude oil prices experienced significant volatility during the day.
(b) Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Iranian conflict with US President Donald Trump.
(c) Iranian security officials expressed skepticism regarding the restoration of security in the Strait of Hormuz.
(d) The United States officially declared the war in the Middle East to be permanently concluded.
Explanation: President Trump predicted the war could be over soon, but he did not declare it permanently concluded. The other statements accurately reflect the reported events of that date. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980416/oil-prices-go-haywire-as-iran-welcomes-new-supreme-leader, 10 Mar 2026]
#5024
In the context of the March 10, 2026, UNSC session, what specific term did India use to describe its concern regarding regional trade vulnerabilities?
(a) Transit corridor exploitation
(b) Economic border sabotage
(c) Trade and transit terrorism
(d) Logistical warfare
Explanation: India's representative specifically used the phrase 'trade and transit terrorism' to argue that the vulnerabilities of land-locked developing countries should not be weaponized. This was a central point of contention during the Indian address. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980464/pakistan-india-exchange-sharp-words-at-un-security-council-over-afghanistan, 10 Mar 2026]
#5025
Which of the following claims was NOT made by the Pakistani representative during the UNSC debate on March 10, 2026?
(a) Pakistan's counter-terrorism operations are in conformity with international humanitarian law.
(b) India has consistently played the role of a spoiler in Afghanistan.
(c) India is a serial violator of international law.
(d) Pakistan supports the Taliban regime's current policy on inclusive governance.
Explanation: Pakistan actually urged the Taliban regime to fulfill its commitments regarding inclusive governance and the rights of women and girls, rather than expressing support for their current policies. The other three statements accurately reflect the arguments presented by the Pakistani envoy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980464/pakistan-india-exchange-sharp-words-at-un-security-council-over-afghanistan, 10 Mar 2026]
#5026
Which specific department within the Qatari interior ministry was responsible for the arrests made on March 9, 2026?
(a) Department for Combating Economic and Cyber Crimes
(b) Directorate of National Intelligence and Security
(c) Bureau of Public Order and Strategic Communication
(d) None of these
Explanation: The arrests were conducted by the Department for Combating Economic and Cyber Crimes, which operates under the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations. The other options are incorrect organizational titles. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980165/qatar-arrests-313-people-for-sharing-footage-misleading-information-amid-attacks-by-iran, 09 Mar 2026]
#5027
The explosive devices used in the 2026 New York incident were described by police as being packed with which of the following items?
(a) Shrapnel and ball bearings
(b) Nuts, bolts, and screws
(c) Chemical irritants and glass
(d) Plastic pellets and nails
Explanation: Police reports confirmed that the homemade devices were jars wrapped in tape containing nuts, bolts, and screws to act as shrapnel. Other options represent common components of improvised devices but are not the specific materials cited in this case. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980194/pair-charged-with-terrorist-offences-for-throwing-explosives-near-a-protest-outside-new-york-mayor-mamdanis-residence, 09 Mar 2026]
#5028
Who is the current Mayor of New York whose official residence was the site of the 2026 protest and explosive incident?
(a) Eric Adams
(b) Zohran Mamdani
(c) Bill de Blasio
(d) None of these
Explanation: Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York identified in the report as the official whose residence, Gracie Mansion, was the location of the protest and subsequent explosive incident. Eric Adams and Bill de Blasio are former mayors and serve as plausible distractors. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980194/pair-charged-with-terrorist-offences-for-throwing-explosives-near-a-protest-outside-new-york-mayor-mamdanis-residence, 09 Mar 2026]
#5029
Consider the following statements regarding the UNSC debate on March 10, 2026: 1. India condemned cross-border airstrikes as a violation of the UN Charter. 2. Pakistan claimed that its actions in Afghanistan were taken in self-defense. 3. The Afghan representative Naseer Ahmad Faiq was praised by Pakistan for his neutral stance. 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 proceedings. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Pakistani envoy took exception to the remarks made by the Afghan representative, indicating a lack of alignment rather than praise. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980464/pakistan-india-exchange-sharp-words-at-un-security-council-over-afghanistan, 10 Mar 2026]
#5030
What was the primary stated objective of the protest organized by Jake Lang outside Gracie Mansion in March 2026?
(a) To protest against rising inflation
(b) To demand the resignation of the police commissioner
(c) To oppose public Muslim prayer
(d) To advocate for environmental policy changes
Explanation: The protest led by Jake Lang was specifically organized to oppose alleged 'Islamification' and to call for an end to public Muslim prayer in New York. The other options are unrelated to the stated purpose of the demonstration. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980194/pair-charged-with-terrorist-offences-for-throwing-explosives-near-a-protest-outside-new-york-mayor-mamdanis-residence, 09 Mar 2026]
#5031
The primary site of the 2026 protests mentioned in the context of Indian democratic expression is:
(a) Jantar Mantar
(b) India Gate
(c) Red Fort
(d) Raj Ghat
Explanation: Jantar Mantar is identified as the central location where the student protests took place. The other locations are historical landmarks in Delhi but were not the focal point of this specific agitation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018933/well-begun-is-half-done, 28 Jul 2026]
#5032
Consider the following statements about the security situation in Toronto as of July 28, 2026: 1. The shooting on July 28, 2026, was the first such incident at the US Consulate in the current year. 2. Police reported that gunshots were also fired at synagogues in the Toronto area prior to the July incident. 3. The US Consulate is located in the downtown area of Canada's largest city. 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 there was a previous shooting at the same building in March 2026. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate based on the provided information. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018887/shot-fired-outside-us-consulate-in-toronto, 28 Jul 2026]
#5033
Consider the following statements about the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement: 1. The movement was launched in May 2026. 2. The movement initially focused exclusively on unemployment issues. 3. The movement organized protests in New Delhi near the Jantar Mantar site. 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 movement began in May 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect because the movement initially focused on exam paper leaks and judicial remarks, only later broadening its agenda to include unemployment. Statement 3 is correct as Jantar Mantar was the site of the march toward parliament. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018741/indias-cockroach-janta-party-demands-release-of-protesters-after-reports-of-detention, 27 Jul 2026]
#5034
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 student protests is INCORRECT?
(a) The protests featured a significant social mix including urban middle-class Hindus.
(b) Leftist students contributed to the syncretic element of the protests.
(c) The agitation was limited to the southern states of India.
(d) The protests included the use of tuneful parodies and memes.
Explanation: The protests were not limited to southern states; they were widespread, involving the northern Hindi-speaking belt, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Manipur. Therefore, stating they were limited to the south is factually incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018933/well-begun-is-half-done, 28 Jul 2026]
#5035
Which of the following statements regarding the events of March 8, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The Israeli military successfully recovered the remains of the missing navigator.
(b) The Lebanese Health Ministry reported 41 deaths in the Nabi Chit area.
(c) Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
(d) Three Lebanese army personnel were reported among the casualties.
Explanation: The Israeli military explicitly stated that no findings related to the missing navigator were recovered during the operation. The other statements accurately reflect the reported casualties and military actions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979644/israel-pounds-beirut-warns-lebanon-of-heavy-price, 08 Mar 2026]
#5036
As of March 8, 2026, what is the primary operational status of Qatar Airways?
(a) Partial resumption for evacuation and cargo only
(b) Complete cessation of all flight activities
(c) Full resumption of all international routes
(d) Resumption of all flights to South Asian destinations
Explanation: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority clarified that while limited navigational routes are open, these are restricted to passenger evacuation and air cargo, explicitly excluding scheduled commercial flights. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979639/mideast-airlines-begin-cautious-flight-resumption-amid-regional-tensions, 08 Mar 2026]
#5037
What was the name of the Pakistani fisherman who lost his life in the incident on March 9, 2026?
(a) Muhammad Tayyab
(b) Naqibullah Kakar
(c) Attaur Rehman
(d) None of these
Explanation: Muhammad Tayyab was the fisherman from Gannz, Gwadar, who was killed by debris. Naqibullah Kakar and Attaur Rehman are the officials who confirmed the details of the incident. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40410710/iran-waters-gwadar-fisherman-killed-by-debris-from-israeli-projectile, 09 Mar 2026]
#5038
Which of the following statements regarding the US-Iran conflict as of 2026 is INCORRECT?
(a) The US military has struck over 5,000 targets since the conflict began.
(b) President Trump expressed a preference for internal political change within Iran.
(c) The US administration is considering waiving certain oil-related sanctions to reduce global prices.
(d) President Trump has explicitly confirmed that the new Iranian leader has a target on his back.
Explanation: President Trump explicitly declined to comment on whether the new Iranian leader has a 'target on his back,' maintaining deliberate ambiguity. The other statements accurately reflect the administration's stated positions and military actions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980326/trump-says-iran-war-pretty-much-over-progressing-ahead-of-schedule, 09 Mar 2026]
#5039
On March 9, 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) maintained the key policy rate at which of the following levels?
(a) 8.5 percent
(b) 12.5 percent
(c) 10.5 percent
(d) 14.5 percent
Explanation: The SBP Monetary Policy Committee announced on March 9, 2026, that the policy rate would remain unchanged at 10.5 percent. This decision was made to maintain price stability amidst global economic uncertainty. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980133/sbp-maintains-policy-rate-at-105pc, 09 Mar 2026]
#5040
On which street is the United States Consulate located in Toronto, where the shooting incident occurred on July 28, 2026?
(a) Bay Street
(b) University Avenue
(c) Yonge Street
(d) None of these
Explanation: The shooting incident took place on University Avenue, which is the site of the United States Consulate in Toronto. Other streets listed are major thoroughfares in Toronto but are not the location of the consulate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018887/shot-fired-outside-us-consulate-in-toronto, 28 Jul 2026]