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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.
#12521
Consider the following statements about the consular assistance process in this case: 1. The family sought assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to verify the status of their relatives. 2. The information regarding the deaths was initially provided by an unverified neighbor via WhatsApp. 3. The Pakistani embassy in Kuwait had already issued an official death certificate to the family by April 11, 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 factually accurate based on the report. Statement 3 is incorrect because the family was still seeking verification from the FO, indicating that no official death certificate or confirmation had been provided by the embassy at that time. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990838/relatives-seek-fos-help-to-ascertain-fate-of-family-members-believed-to-be-killed-by-missile-debris-in-kuwait, 11 Apr 2026]
#12522
Consider the following statements about the drone interception incident on March 13, 2026: 1. The drones were identified as rudimentary in nature. 2. The Afghan defence ministry claimed that a military center was targeted at Faizabad. 3. The Pakistan Airports Authority confirmed that flight operations were suspended for 24 hours due to the security threat. 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 accurate based on the reports. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Pakistan Airports Authority explicitly denied that flight operations were closed, stating they continued without interruption. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981736/2-rudimentary-drones-intercepted-brought-down-at-different-locations-adjacent-to-pindi-security-sources, 13 Mar 2026]
#12523
Which official held the position of Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi during the security arrangements for the US-Iran dialogue in 2026?
(a) Syed Khalid Hamdani
(b) Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema
(c) Rao Abdul Kareem
(d) None of these
Explanation: Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema served as the Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi and confirmed the government's decision to declare a public holiday. Syed Khalid Hamdani is the City Police Officer (CPO) who supervised the security operations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990590/public-holiday-extended-in-pindi-markets-fuel-stations-along-key-roads-closed, 11 Apr 2026]
#12524
Consider the following statements about the security measures in Rawalpindi in 2026: 1. The district administration declared a public holiday for three consecutive days starting April 9. 2. Bus terminals on Peshawar Road were closed for two days. 3. The security clampdown was monitored by the Inspector General of Police Punjab. 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 administrative orders issued during the event. The administration observed April 9 and 10 as holidays and extended them, bus terminals were closed for two days, and the IGP Punjab oversaw the security operations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990590/public-holiday-extended-in-pindi-markets-fuel-stations-along-key-roads-closed, 11 Apr 2026]
#12525
Consider the following statements about the intelligence-based operation conducted on July 18, 2026: 1. The operation took place near the Tank-Dera Ismail Khan Road. 2. The terrorist was wanted for the killing of a CTD constable in 2025. 3. The terrorist surrendered immediately upon being surrounded by the CTD.
(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 the operation occurred on the specified road and the individual was wanted for the 2025 killing of Constable Muhammad Ali. Statement 3 is incorrect because the terrorist refused to surrender and opened fire on the personnel. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016443/wanted-terrorist-killed-in-intelligence-based-operation-in-dera-ismail-khan-ctd, 18 Jul 2026]
#12526
Who is the current emir of Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan who announced the nationwide highway blockade in 2026?
(a) Sirajul Haq
(b) Hafiz Naeemur Rehman
(c) Liaquat Baloch
(d) None of these
Explanation: Hafiz Naeemur Rehman is the current emir of Jamaat-i-Islami who addressed the press conference at Mansoorah regarding the protest campaign. Sirajul Haq is a former emir, making him an incorrect choice. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017280/jamaat-i-islami-announces-nationwide-road-blockade-against-petroleum-levy, 21 Jul 2026]
#12527
The public holiday announced by the Sindh government on March 12, 2026, applied to which of the following entities?
(a) Private sector retail businesses
(b) Autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies
(c) International non-governmental organizations
(d) None of these
Explanation: The notification explicitly included autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies under the administrative control of the Sindh government. Private sector entities were not covered by this specific administrative order. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981337/sindh-announces-public-holiday-on-march-13, 12 Mar 2026]
#12528
The terrorist neutralized by the CTD on July 18, 2026, was affiliated with which banned organization?
(a) Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan
(b) Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
(c) Balochistan Liberation Army
(d) Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan
Explanation: The slain terrorist was identified as a member of the Zakir Kochi Karwan group, which is a faction of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. The other organizations listed are distinct militant groups operating in different contexts. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016443/wanted-terrorist-killed-in-intelligence-based-operation-in-dera-ismail-khan-ctd, 18 Jul 2026]
#12529
On 2026-07-20, which US official explicitly stated that Benjamin Netanyahu would not face arrest while in the United States?
(a) Zohran Mamdani
(b) Donald Trump
(c) Sid Rosenberg
(d) None of these
Explanation: President Donald Trump issued a statement on social media affirming that the Israeli Prime Minister would not be arrested while in the United States. Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York City who had previously suggested the possibility of such an arrest. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017066/trump-dismisses-ny-mayor-mamdanis-threat-to-arrest-netanyahu, 20 Jul 2026]
#12530
Consider the following statements about the security situation in Bannu as of July 19, 2026: 1. The intelligence-based operation was conducted for the third consecutive day. 2. A terrorist was killed while attempting to plant an improvised explosive device. 3. The military reported that 24 terrorists were killed in Bannu and its adjoining areas in the 24 hours preceding July 17, 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 report. The operation was in its third day, the terrorist was killed while planting an IED, and the ISPR confirmed the death of 24 terrorists in the preceding 24-hour window relative to the Friday report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016737/one-terrorist-killed-8-others-held-as-joint-operation-continues-in-bannu, 19 Jul 2026]
#12531
On July 22, 2026, which official stated that New York City lacks the legal authority to execute an ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu?
(a) Eric Adams
(b) Zohran Mamdani
(c) Bill de Blasio
(d) None of these
Explanation: Zohran Mamdani, as the Mayor of New York City, clarified that his administration lacks the independent legal authority to enforce international warrants. Eric Adams and Bill de Blasio are former mayors and were not the officials involved in this specific 2026 statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017473/he-is-a-war-criminal-mamdani-says-nyc-cannot-arrest-netanyahu-on-icc-warrant-urges-us-federal-officials-to-step-in, 22 Jul 2026]
#12532
In which two districts of Balochistan did security forces conduct the counter-terrorism operations reported on July 22, 2026?
(a) Ziarat and Quetta
(b) Surab and Mastung
(c) Gwadar and Turbat
(d) None of these
Explanation: The ISPR confirmed that the operations were carried out in the Surab and Mastung districts. Ziarat was the site of a separate incident involving the Mangi Dam pumping station earlier in the month. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017521/10-terrorists-killed-2-female-suicide-bombers-and-their-facilitator-apprehended-in-balochistan-operations-ispr, 22 Jul 2026]
#12533
On July 19, 2026, Sonam Wangchuk was protesting against alleged irregularities in which examination?
(a) UPSC Civil Services Examination
(b) NEET Examination
(c) JEE Advanced Examination
(d) None of these
Explanation: Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike was specifically directed at the alleged fraud and leak of test materials associated with the NEET examination. The other options represent different major Indian competitive exams not central to this specific protest. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016713/over-100-cops-at-hospital-wife-alleges-indian-activist-sonam-wangchuk-illegally-detained-under-guise-of-medical-care, 19 Jul 2026]
#12534
Who received the Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni upon his arrival in Islamabad on July 20, 2026?
(a) Mohsin Naqvi
(b) Syed Asim Munir
(c) Shehbaz Sharif
(d) None of these
Explanation: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi officially received his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, upon his arrival in Islamabad. While the visiting dignitary was scheduled to meet with the Prime Minister and the Army Chief, the reception at the airport was conducted by the Interior Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017051/irans-interior-minister-eskandar-momeni-arrives-in-pakistan, 20 Jul 2026]
#12535
Consider the following statements about the protests surrounding Sonam Wangchuk: 1. The protests demand the resignation of the Indian Education Minister. 2. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced an indefinite hunger strike in solidarity with Wangchuk. 3. The Indian parliament session was scheduled to commence on the Monday following the July 19, 2026, report. 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 events described. The protest specifically targets the Education Minister, the CJP joined the hunger strike, and the parliamentary session timing aligns with the protest escalation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016713/over-100-cops-at-hospital-wife-alleges-indian-activist-sonam-wangchuk-illegally-detained-under-guise-of-medical-care, 19 Jul 2026]
#12536
Which of the following statements regarding the diplomatic situation in July 2026 is INCORRECT?
(a) Pakistan has been leading peace efforts since the conflict began in February 2026.
(b) Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated that diplomatic exchanges with the US have completely ceased.
(c) The Islamabad MoU was a 14-point interim peace deal.
(d) The conflict has led to a surge in global oil prices.
Explanation: Statement C is incorrect because the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman explicitly stated that diplomatic exchanges with the US via mediators were ongoing, despite the military escalation. The other statements accurately reflect the status of the mediation and the economic impact of the conflict. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017051/irans-interior-minister-eskandar-momeni-arrives-in-pakistan, 20 Jul 2026]
#12537
Who led the joint intelligence-based operation in Bannu on July 19, 2026?
(a) Major General Ahmed Sharif
(b) Captain (retd) Muhammad Furqan Bilal
(c) Inspector General of Police KP
(d) Commissioner Bannu Division
Explanation: Captain (retd) Muhammad Furqan Bilal, the District Police Officer (DPO) of Bannu, led the operation. The other options represent higher-level administrative or military roles not directly leading this specific district-level IBO. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016737/one-terrorist-killed-8-others-held-as-joint-operation-continues-in-bannu, 19 Jul 2026]
#12538
Which Chinese company signed an MoU with StarCharge Energy Pakistan on July 22, 2026, to develop EV charging infrastructure?
(a) Bahum Global Ltd
(b) BYD Auto Industry
(c) Great Wall Motor
(d) None of these
Explanation: Bahum Global Ltd is the Chinese firm that partnered with StarCharge Energy Pakistan to provide technological support for the EV charging network. Other major Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD are not the signatories mentioned in this specific agreement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017426/mou-signed-with-chinese-firm-for-ev-charging-stations, 22 Jul 2026]
#12539
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 youth protests in India is INCORRECT?
(a) The protests were exclusively supported by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
(b) The Health Minister held talks with the leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party.
(c) The protests were initially launched as an online satire.
(d) Opposition leaders were detained by police during the demonstrations.
Explanation: The protests were a challenge to the ruling BJP, not supported by them. The other statements accurately reflect the events described in the report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017492/under-soaring-pressure-after-cockroach-movement-protests-indias-education-minister-promises-reforms-debate, 22 Jul 2026]
#12540
What is the total estimated cost of the military conflict against Iran as reported by the US Pentagon in July 2026?
(a) 37.5 billion dollars
(b) 27.5 billion dollars
(c) 17.5 billion dollars
(d) 47.5 billion dollars
Explanation: Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth confirmed that the financial expenditure for the military operations against Iran has reached 37.5 billion dollars. This figure is a central point of political debate regarding the sustainability of the conflict. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017476/us-continues-strikes-on-iran-for-11th-consecutive-night-triggering-air-defences-in-tehran, 22 Jul 2026]