February 2026 Edition
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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.
#61
Which Russian opposition leader died in an Arctic penal colony in February 2024?
(a) Boris Nemtsov
(b) Alexei Navalny
(c) Vladimir Kara-Murza
(d) Garry Kasparov
Explanation: Alexei Navalny died in a Russian prison on February 16, 2024.
#62
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by which three countries?
(a) USA, Canada, Mexico
(b) Spain, Portugal, Morocco
(c) Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay
(d) Japan, South Korea, China
Explanation: The 2026 World Cup will be held across North America in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
#63
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas, announced a delayed opening date of 2026 in which city?
(a) San Francisco
(b) Chicago
(c) Los Angeles
(d) New York
Explanation: Construction of the futuristic building is underway in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, with an opening set for September 2026.
#64
Hampi Art Labs, a new arts center opened in February 2024, is located near a UNESCO World Heritage site in which country?
(a) Indonesia
(b) India
(c) Cambodia
(d) Sri Lanka
Explanation: It is located near the ancient site of Hampi in Karnataka, India, and serves as an exhibition space and artist residency.
#65
What are people born on February 29th often called?
(a) Leaplings
(b) Day-skippers
(c) Quarter-borns
(d) Lucky-stars
Explanation: People born on February 29 are commonly referred to as 'Leaplings' or 'Leapers'.
#66
What are the odds of being born on a Leap Day (February 29)?
(a) 1 in 365
(b) 1 in 1461
(c) 1 in 5000
(d) 1 in 100
Explanation: Since a leap year cycle is 4 years (365 + 365 + 365 + 366 = 1461 days), the probability is roughly 1 in 1,461.
#67
Why is February the shortest month?
(a) It was disliked by Romans
(b) It was the last month added and used up remaining days
(c) To honor Februus
(d) Julius Caesar stole days from it
Explanation: When January and February were added to the Roman calendar, they were the last months. To fit the lunar cycle, February was given the fewer remaining days (28), and it was considered an unlucky month used for purification rituals.
#68
Which King of Sweden was responsible for the 1712 February 30th oddity?
(a) Charles XII
(b) Gustav Vasa
(c) Christina
(d) Oscar II
Explanation: King Charles XII abandoned Sweden's gradual shift to the Gregorian calendar and reverted to the Julian calendar by adding a second leap day (Feb 30) in 1712.
#69
Following the February 2024 general elections in Pakistan, which political alliance formed the federal government?
(a) PTI and JI
(b) PML-N and PPP (Coalition)
(c) PML-N and PTI
(d) PPP and JUI-F only
Explanation: After the 2024 elections, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) formed a coalition government, with Shehbaz Sharif elected as Prime Minister.
#70
Who is the current President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) serving the term from July 2024 to June 2026?
(a) T. Raja Kumar
(b) Elisa de Anda Madrazo
(c) Marcus Pleyer
(d) Xiangmin Liu
Explanation: Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico assumed the presidency of the FATF on July 1, 2024, for a two-year term ending in June 2026.
#71
Which decisive battle was fought between Nadir Shah and the Mughal army in February 1739?
(a) Battle of Panipat
(b) Battle of Plassey
(c) Battle of Karnal
(d) Battle of Buxar
Explanation: The Battle of Karnal was fought on February 24, 1739, resulting in a crushing defeat for the Mughals.
#72
Wasim said to Naveed that he hadn’t met him since February the previous year.
(a) Wasim told Naveed, “You haven’t meeting me since February last year.”
(b) Wasim said to Naveed, “I haven’t met you since February last year.”
(c) Wasim told to Naveed, “I haven’t met him since February last year.”
(d) Wasim said, “Naveed, I haven’t meet you since February last year.”
Explanation: Reverse backshift: hadn’t met → haven’t met; the previous year → last year; pronouns he/him → I/you**. Other options have verb-form/syntax errors.
#73
The last British troops left India on February 28, 1948. They belonged to which regiment?
(a) The Black Watch
(b) Somerset Light Infantry
(c) Royal Gurkha Rifles
(d) Coldstream Guards
Explanation: The First Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry was the last British Army unit to leave India.
#74
The last British troops left India on February 28, 1948. They belonged to which regiment?
(a) The Black Watch
(b) Somerset Light Infantry
(c) Royal Gurkha Rifles
(d) Coldstream Guards
Explanation: The First Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry was the last British Army unit to leave India.
#75
Who was the first Finance Minister of Pakistan to present the country's first budget in February 1948?
(a) Ghulam Muhammad
(b) Liaquat Ali Khan
(c) I.I. Chundrigar
(d) Fazlur Rahman
Explanation: Ghulam Muhammad presented the first surplus budget of Pakistan, which was a morale booster for the new nation facing extreme economic challenges.
#76
The leaders of the ECO countries has so far met twice in February, 1992 and:
(a) March 1992
(b) April 1992
(c) May 1992
(d) June 1992
Explanation: In early 1992, two significant meetings occurred: the first ECO Summit in Tehran (February 1992) and a special ministerial meeting in Ashgabat (May 1992) which formalized the inclusion of the newly independent Central Asian republics.
#77
Which social media platform remained blocked in Pakistan for over a year starting from February 2024?
(a) Facebook
(b) TikTok
(c) X (formerly Twitter)
(d) YouTube
Explanation: The platform X (Twitter) was restricted in Pakistan following the February 2024 general elections. The government cited national security concerns, while civil society challenged the ban in the Sindh and Islamabad High Courts as a violation of the right to expression.
#78
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.
#79
The 'Lahore Declaration' signed in February 1999 was a major peace initiative between Nawaz Sharif and which Indian leader?
(a) I. K. Gujral
(b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(c) Manmohan Singh
(d) Narendra Modi
Explanation: The Lahore Declaration was signed during PM Vajpayee's historic bus journey to Lahore. It was a significant attempt to normalize relations post-nuclear tests, emphasizing the resolution of the Kashmir issue through dialogue. However, the spirit of the declaration was soon overshadowed by the Kargil conflict.
#80
What was the name of the aerial response launched by the Pakistan Air Force in February 2019 following India's Balakot airstrike?
(a) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
(b) Operation Swift Retort
(c) Operation Sentinel
(d) Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
Explanation: On February 27, 2019, the PAF launched Operation Swift Retort, which resulted in the downing of two Indian fighter jets and the capture of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. This was a significant event in recent foreign policy, demonstrating Pakistan's 'Quid Pro Quo Plus' doctrine.