#201

Which of the following nations officially joined the European Community (EC) in January 1973?

(a) All of the above

(b) Ireland

(c) Denmark

(d) United Kingdom

Explanation: On January 1, 1973, the European Community underwent its first major enlargement. The United Kingdom, Ireland, and Denmark officially joined the organization, expanding the original six-member bloc to nine. This accession was a landmark event in European integration, reflecting the growing economic and political cooperation among Western European nations during the post-World War II era.

#202

Which two countries officially joined the European Union in January 2007?

(a) Finland and Sweden

(b) Bulgaria and Romania

(c) Britain and Denmark

(d) Italy and France

Explanation: On January 1, 2007, Bulgaria and Romania became the 26th and 27th member states of the European Union. This expansion was part of the EU's fifth enlargement process, which focused on integrating post-communist nations from Eastern and Central Europe into the political and economic framework of the European Union, thereby fostering regional stability and economic growth.

#203

How does Microsoft Excel categorize the entry 'January 1, 2000' by default?

(a) Text string

(b) Label

(c) Value

(d) Formula

Explanation: In Microsoft Excel, dates are stored as serial numbers, which the application treats as numeric values.

#204

In the formula =(January!B3), what does the term 'January' represent within the context of the workbook?

(a) names manager

(b) named range

(c) external reference

(d) scope

Explanation: In Excel, when a formula references a cell on a different worksheet, the sheet name followed by an exclamation point is used.

#205

A primary school had an enrollment of 850 pupils in January 1970. In January 1980 the enrollment was 1,120. What was the percentage increase for the enrollment?

#206

(113) The nuclide ""I is radioactive, with a half-life of 8.04 days. At noon, on January 1, the activity of a certain sample is 600 Bq, determine whether the activity at noon on January 24 will be:

(a) A little more than 200 Bq

(b) A little more than 75 Bq

(c) A little less than 75 Bq

(d) A little less than 200 Bq

Explanation: 23 days ≈ 2.86 half-lives, so activity = 600*(1/2)^{23/8.04} ≈ 83 Bq, which is a little more than 75 Bq.

#207

Dr. Asif Mahmood was elected as the chair of which United States federal body in 2026?

(a) United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

(b) United States Commission on Civil Rights

(c) United States Commission on Human Rights

(d) None of these

Explanation: Dr. Asif Mahmood was elected chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for the 2026-27 term. The other options represent different federal commissions that do not focus specifically on the international religious freedom mandate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017231/pakistan-origin-physician-asif-mahmood-elected-chair-of-us-commission-on-religious-freedom, 21 Jul 2026]

#208

Who was elected as the vice chair of the USCIRF alongside Dr. Asif Mahmood for the 2026-27 term?

(a) CeCe Heil

(b) Hakeem Jeffries

(c) Kamala Harris

(d) None of these

Explanation: The USCIRF announced the unanimous election of Dr. Asif Mahmood as chair and CeCe Heil as vice chair for the 2026-27 term. The other individuals mentioned are political figures not serving in this specific commission role. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017231/pakistan-origin-physician-asif-mahmood-elected-chair-of-us-commission-on-religious-freedom, 21 Jul 2026]

#209

Consider the following statements about Dr. Asif Mahmood: 1. He has served as a member of the Medical Board of California. 2. He was elected chair of the USCIRF for the 2026-27 term. 3. He has lived in California since 1999. 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 correct. Dr. Mahmood is a two-term member of the Medical Board of California, was elected chair of the USCIRF in 2026, and has resided in California since 1999. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017231/pakistan-origin-physician-asif-mahmood-elected-chair-of-us-commission-on-religious-freedom, 21 Jul 2026]

#210

Saadia Zahidi was appointed as the Director General of which international organization on July 24, 2026?

(a) World Economic Forum

(b) International Air Transport Association

(c) International Civil Aviation Organization

(d) World Trade Organization

Explanation: Saadia Zahidi was appointed to lead the International Air Transport Association (IATA). While she previously worked at the World Economic Forum, that is not the organization she was appointed to lead as Director General. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017986/pakistan-origin-saadia-zahidi-to-lead-international-air-transport-association, 24 Jul 2026]

#211

The United Business Group (UBG) issued a statement regarding the cabinet induction of Anas Sarwar on which date in 2026?

(a) July 25, 2026

(b) July 28, 2026

(c) July 27, 2026

(d) July 26, 2026

Explanation: The report regarding the UBG's statement was published on July 26, 2026. This date aligns with the official record of the event. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431853/ubg-welcomes-induction-of-sarwar-into-uk-govt, 25 Jul 2026]

#212

Prof. Gul Rahim Khan, who received the Ashoka Prize in 2026, is a faculty member at which institution?

(a) University of the Punjab

(b) University of Peshawar

(c) Quaid-i-Azam University

(d) None of these

Explanation: Prof. Gul Rahim Khan is a senior professor in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Peshawar. He was recognized for his research on the numismatics of the Utpala Dynasty. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018423/peshawar-university-teacher-honoured-with-ashoka-award-in-london, 26 Jul 2026]

#213

Which international organization conferred the Ashoka Prize upon Prof. Gul Rahim Khan in 2026?

(a) Oriental Numismatic Society

(b) International Archaeological Association

(c) Royal Numismatic Society

(d) World Heritage Foundation

Explanation: The Oriental Numismatic Society (ONS) awarded the prize for the best paper published in their journal (JONS). The Royal Numismatic Society is a separate entity often confused with the ONS. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018423/peshawar-university-teacher-honoured-with-ashoka-award-in-london, 26 Jul 2026]

#214

Consider the following statements about the incident reported on 2026-03-09: 1. The Prime Minister expressed grief over the loss of two Pakistani lives. 2. The incident occurred due to missile debris in the UAE. 3. The government has announced financial compensation packages for the families. 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 report does not mention any specific financial compensation packages, only the facilitation of repatriation. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40410709/pm-condoles-death-of-two-pakistanis-in-dubai, 09 Mar 2026]

#215

Arrange the following events in chronological order based on their reported status or impact as of August 8, 2026:

(a) 1-2-3-4

(b) 4-3-2-1

(c) 2-1-4-3

(d) 3-4-1-2

Explanation: Chronological order is determined by the sequencing of the actions/impacts described: The postponement of AJK elections (3) was reported, followed by the approval of civil awards (4), the emergence of Typhoon Dolphin's impact (1), and the finalization of the leadership pledge between the Senate and NA (2) on the same date. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433957/poonch-palandri-elections-postponed-in-7-constituencies]

#216

Dr. Asif Mahmood was elected as the chair of which United States federal body in 2026?

(a) United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

(b) United States Commission on Civil Rights

(c) United States Commission on Human Rights

(d) None of these

Explanation: Dr. Asif Mahmood was elected chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for the 2026-27 term. The other options represent different federal commissions that do not focus specifically on the international religious freedom mandate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017231/pakistan-origin-physician-asif-mahmood-elected-chair-of-us-commission-on-religious-freedom, 21 Jul 2026]

#217

Who was elected as the vice chair of the USCIRF alongside Dr. Asif Mahmood for the 2026-27 term?

(a) CeCe Heil

(b) Hakeem Jeffries

(c) Kamala Harris

(d) None of these

Explanation: The USCIRF announced the unanimous election of Dr. Asif Mahmood as chair and CeCe Heil as vice chair for the 2026-27 term. The other individuals mentioned are political figures not serving in this specific commission role. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017231/pakistan-origin-physician-asif-mahmood-elected-chair-of-us-commission-on-religious-freedom, 21 Jul 2026]

#218

Consider the following statements about Dr. Asif Mahmood: 1. He has served as a member of the Medical Board of California. 2. He was elected chair of the USCIRF for the 2026-27 term. 3. He has lived in California since 1999. 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 correct. Dr. Mahmood is a two-term member of the Medical Board of California, was elected chair of the USCIRF in 2026, and has resided in California since 1999. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017231/pakistan-origin-physician-asif-mahmood-elected-chair-of-us-commission-on-religious-freedom, 21 Jul 2026]

#219

Saadia Zahidi was appointed as the Director General of which international organization on July 24, 2026?

(a) World Economic Forum

(b) International Air Transport Association

(c) International Civil Aviation Organization

(d) World Trade Organization

Explanation: Saadia Zahidi was appointed to lead the International Air Transport Association (IATA). While she previously worked at the World Economic Forum, that is not the organization she was appointed to lead as Director General. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017986/pakistan-origin-saadia-zahidi-to-lead-international-air-transport-association, 24 Jul 2026]

#220

The United Business Group (UBG) issued a statement regarding the cabinet induction of Anas Sarwar on which date in 2026?

(a) July 25, 2026

(b) July 28, 2026

(c) July 27, 2026

(d) July 26, 2026

Explanation: The report regarding the UBG's statement was published on July 26, 2026. This date aligns with the official record of the event. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431853/ubg-welcomes-induction-of-sarwar-into-uk-govt, 25 Jul 2026]

January 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions

Which of the following nations officially joined the European Community (EC) in January 1973?

Which two countries officially joined the European Union in January 2007?

How does Microsoft Excel categorize the entry 'January 1, 2000' by default?

In the formula =(January!B3), what does the term 'January' represent within the context of the workbook?

A primary school had an enrollment of 850 pupils in January 1970. In January 1980 the enrollment was 1,120. What was the percentage increase for the enrollment?

(113) The nuclide ""I is radioactive, with a half-life of 8.04 days. At noon, on January 1, the activity of a certain sample is 600 Bq, determine whether the activity at noon on January 24 will be:

Dr. Asif Mahmood was elected as the chair of which United States federal body in 2026?

Who was elected as the vice chair of the USCIRF alongside Dr. Asif Mahmood for the 2026-27 term?

Consider the following statements about Dr. Asif Mahmood: 1. He has served as a member of the Medical Board of California. 2. He was elected chair of the USCIRF for the 2026-27 term. 3. He has lived in California since 1999. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Saadia Zahidi was appointed as the Director General of which international organization on July 24, 2026?

The United Business Group (UBG) issued a statement regarding the cabinet induction of Anas Sarwar on which date in 2026?

Prof. Gul Rahim Khan, who received the Ashoka Prize in 2026, is a faculty member at which institution?

Which international organization conferred the Ashoka Prize upon Prof. Gul Rahim Khan in 2026?

Arrange the following events in chronological order based on their reported status or impact as of August 8, 2026:

Dr. Asif Mahmood was elected as the chair of which United States federal body in 2026?

Who was elected as the vice chair of the USCIRF alongside Dr. Asif Mahmood for the 2026-27 term?

Consider the following statements about Dr. Asif Mahmood: 1. He has served as a member of the Medical Board of California. 2. He was elected chair of the USCIRF for the 2026-27 term. 3. He has lived in California since 1999. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Saadia Zahidi was appointed as the Director General of which international organization on July 24, 2026?

The United Business Group (UBG) issued a statement regarding the cabinet induction of Anas Sarwar on which date in 2026?