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.
#81
Which Prime Minister of India traveled to Lahore by bus in February 1999 to sign a historic declaration aimed at peace?
(a) I. K. Gujral
(b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(c) Manmohan Singh
(d) Narendra Modi
Explanation: Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's bus journey to Lahore resulted in the Lahore Declaration. The document emphasized the need for nuclear stability, confidence-building measures (CBMs), and a renewed commitment to the Simla Agreement, though the spirit was soon dampened by the Kargil conflict.
#82
Which aerial confrontation in February 2019 resulted in the downing of an Indian fighter jet and the brief capture of a pilot by Pakistan?
(a) The Kargil War
(b) Operation Swift Retort
(c) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
(d) The Rann of Kutch skirmish
Explanation: Following an Indian airstrike in Balakot, the Pakistan Air Force launched 'Operation Swift Retort' on February 27, 2019. During the encounter, an Indian MiG-21 was shot down, and pilot Abhinandan Varthaman was captured. He was later released by Pakistan as a 'gesture of peace'.
#83
In February 2021, the military operations heads of Pakistan and India surprised the world by agreeing to strictly observe which agreement?
(a) The Tashkent Pact
(b) The 2003 Ceasefire Understanding on the LoC
(c) The Simla Accord
(d) The Indus Water Treaty
Explanation: In a joint statement, the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries agreed to a complete ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) starting from February 25, 2021. This has significantly reduced artillery shelling and civilian casualties in the border regions since then.
#84
In February 2020, the U.S. and the Taliban signed a landmark peace agreement in Doha, which was facilitated by:
(a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) Russia
(d) China
Explanation: Pakistan played a critical role as a facilitator in the Doha peace process. By bringing the Taliban leadership to the negotiating table, Islamabad helped the Trump administration secure an agreement for the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan, which was a major objective of U.S. regional policy.
#85
Who was the first Pakistani Prime Minister to visit Russia in 23 years, arriving in Moscow on the day the Ukraine conflict began in February 2022?
(a) Nawaz Sharif
(b) Shahbaz Sharif
(c) Imran Khan
(d) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Explanation: Imran Khan's visit to Moscow on February 24, 2022, was historically significant due to its timing. While the visit focused on energy cooperation and the Afghanistan situation, it drew intense global attention as it coincided with the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine.
#86
In February 2021, the military operations heads of Pakistan and India agreed to strictly observe which agreement?
(a) The 1960 Indus Treaty
(b) The 2003 Ceasefire Understanding
(c) The Tashkent Declaration
(d) The Simla Accord
Explanation: The Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of Pakistan and India issued a joint statement in February 2021, pledging to strictly observe the 2003 ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control. This agreement brought a significant reduction in artillery shelling and civilian casualties in the border regions, although political normalization remains elusive as of 2025.
#87
What is the name of the aerial response by Pakistan in February 2019 following an Indian strike in Balakot?
(a) Operation Searchlight
(b) Operation Swift Retort
(c) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
(d) Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
Explanation: On February 27, 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) launched 'Operation Swift Retort.' This was a retaliatory strike against several targets in Indian-administered Kashmir, which resulted in a dogfight and the downing of two Indian fighter jets and the capture of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.
#88
Which historic agreement, signed in February 2020, was primarily facilitated by Pakistan to ensure the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan?
(a) The Geneva Accords
(b) The Doha Agreement
(c) The Tashkent Declaration
(d) The Bonn Agreement
Explanation: Pakistan played a pivotal role as a lead facilitator in the negotiations that culminated in the Doha Agreement (officially the Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan) between the United States and the Taliban. By using its diplomatic leverage and coordinating closely with US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, Islamabad helped secure the framework for the withdrawal of NATO forces and the initiation of intra-Afghan negotiations.
#89
Which Pakistani official was elected to the UN's Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for 2023-2026?
(a) A medical doctor
(b) A senior diplomat / legal expert
(c) A local mayor
(d) None of the above
Explanation: Pakistan's membership in this committee reflects its commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It allows Pakistan to help shape international standards for the inclusion and protection of millions of people with disabilities.
#90
In which city did Pakistan host the historic 2nd Islamic Summit Conference in February 1974?
(a) Islamabad
(b) Lahore
(c) Karachi
(d) Peshawar
Explanation: Lahore hosted the landmark 2nd Islamic Summit Conference in February 1974, which brought together leaders from across the Muslim world, including King Faisal and Muammar Gaddafi. This summit was pivotal for Pakistan as it provided a platform to officially recognize Bangladesh and solidified Pakistan's role as a central player in pan-Islamic diplomacy.
#91
The Commonwealth Games 2026, which Pakistan is preparing for, are scheduled to be held in which country?
(a) United Kingdom
(b) Australia
(c) Scotland (Glasgow)
(d) India
Explanation: After Victoria (Australia) withdrew as host, the 2026 Commonwealth Games were officially moved to Glasgow, Scotland. Pakistan intends to send a strong contingent, aiming to build on the success of athletes like Arshad Nadeem and to improve its medal tally in sports like wrestling, boxing, and weightlifting.
#92
The first Chief Minister of Balochistan from May 1972 to February 1973 was:
(a) Abdullah Murree
(b) Sardar Atta Ullah Mengal
(c) Akbar Bughti
(d) Sardar Akhtar Mengal
Explanation: Sardar Attaullah Mengal was the first Chief Minister of Balochistan after it attained provincial status. He led the first democratically elected government in the province.
#93
The head of Government on 21st February 1952 was:
(a) Mr. Nurul Amin
(b) Liaquat Ali Khan
(c) Maulana Bhashani
(d) Muhammad Ali Bogra
Explanation: Mr. Nurul Amin was the Chief Minister of East Bengal on February 21, 1952. This day is significant due to the Language Movement protests in Dhaka, where students and activists demanded Bengali be recognized as a national language, leading to a tragic police firing incident.
#94
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited Pakistan on 20 February 1999, which resulted in the signing of the:
(a) India-Pakistan declaration
(b) Pak-India Pact
(c) Peace Declaration
(d) Lahore Declaration
Explanation: The Lahore Declaration was signed on February 21, 1999, during Vajpayee's bus diplomacy visit to Pakistan. It was a major peace initiative that aimed to resolve all bilateral issues, including Kashmir, through peaceful dialogue.
#95
What was the name of the operation conducted by the PAF on February 27, 2019, in response to an Indian airstrike?
(a) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
(b) Operation Swift Retort
(c) Operation Sentinel
(d) Operation Gibraltar
Explanation: Operation Swift Retort was the PAF's counter-strike following the Balakot incident. During this engagement, the PAF shot down two Indian aircraft and captured Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, demonstrating its operational superiority and readiness.
#96
The 'National Security Policy' (NSP) 2022-2026 of Pakistan shifts the focus of its alliances from Geopolitics to:
(a) Space-politics
(b) Geo-economics
(c) Isolationism
(d) Theocratic governance
Explanation: The NSP 2022-2026 is a landmark document that places 'Geo-economics' at the heart of Pakistan's security. It emphasizes that traditional security through alliances is only sustainable if the country is economically strong and integrated into regional trade networks like CPEC and the ECO.
#97
What was the name of the aerial counter-strike launched by the Pakistan Air Force on February 27, 2019?
(a) Operation Badr
(b) Operation Swift Retort
(c) Operation Gibraltar
(d) Operation Sentinel
Explanation: Operation Swift Retort was the codename for the retaliatory strikes conducted by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on February 27, 2019. This was in response to the Indian Air Force's violation of Pakistani airspace and the strike at Balakot the previous day. The operation resulted in the downing of two Indian jets and the capture of a pilot.
#98
In which specific location in Pakistan did the Indian Air Force claim to have conducted an airstrike on February 26, 2019?
(a) Abbottabad
(b) Balakot
(c) Muzaffarabad
(d) Chakothi
Explanation: India claimed to have targeted a training camp in Balakot, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on February 26, 2019. However, the Pakistan military and independent satellite imagery reports indicated that the bombs fell on an empty hillside, causing damage only to a few pine trees and no significant casualties or infrastructure damage.
#99
What is 'Surprise Day,' celebrated on February 27, related to in Pakistan's recent history?
(a) The 1998 nuclear tests
(b) The PAF's 'Operation Swift Retort' in 2019
(c) The signing of CPEC
(d) The conquest of Gwadar
Explanation: February 27 is celebrated as 'Surprise Day' to commemorate the Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) successful response to Indian aerial violations in 2019. During 'Operation Swift Retort,' the PAF shot down two Indian fighter jets and captured a pilot, demonstrating its high state of readiness and professional capability in modern air warfare.
#100
Which historic movement's start is remembered on February 21, often celebrated as International Mother Language Day in Pakistan?
(a) The Khilafat Movement
(b) The Bengali Language Movement of 1952
(c) The Quit India Movement
(d) The Aligarh Movement
Explanation: While it is a UN-recognized day, February 21 has deep roots in the history of united Pakistan. It commemorates the 1952 protests in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) where students were killed while demanding that Bengali be recognized as a state language. This event is a significant part of the shared historical remembrance regarding the cultural and political evolution of the region.