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July 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#2721
Consider the following statements about the government's austerity measures announced in March 2026: 1. The Prime Minister decided to review the work-from-home and distance learning plan on a weekly basis. 2. The government reported that the country currently lacks adequate reserves of petrol and diesel. 3. The Prime Minister urged federal and provincial ministers to play an effective role in resource provision. 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 PM decided to review the contingency plan weekly. Statement 2 is incorrect because the government explicitly stated that the country had adequate reserves of petrol and diesel. Statement 3 is correct as the PM called for active participation from all ministers. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979860/pm-shehbaz-to-announce-austerity-plan-tomorrow-amid-global-fuel-crisis, 08 Mar 2026]
#2722
Consider the following statements about the events in Islamabad on March 8, 2026: 1. The police detained both male and female participants during the march. 2. The wife of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Secretary General was among those detained. 3. The marchers were permitted to reach the National Press Club before being arrested. 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 correct as both men and women were detained, and the wife of the HRCP Secretary General was arrested at the police station. Statement 3 is incorrect because the police were already present at the National Press Club, preventing the marchers from reaching it. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979796/dozens-of-aurat-march-activists-participants-detained-by-police-in-islamabad-ahead-of-international-womens-day-rally, 08 Mar 2026]
#2723
Who were the two federal ministers responsible for announcing the fuel price adjustments on April 2, 2026?
(a) Ali Pervaiz Malik and Muhammad Aurangzeb
(b) Bilal Yaseen and Shehbaz Sharif
(c) Muhammad Aurangzeb and Bilal Yaseen
(d) Ali Pervaiz Malik and Shehbaz Sharif
Explanation: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb jointly announced the fuel price revisions on April 2, 2026. Other combinations include the Prime Minister or other provincial ministers who were not the primary spokespersons for this specific announcement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994758/govt-hikes-petrol-high-speed-diesel-prices-by-rs26, 24 Apr 2026]
#2724
Which prominent human rights defender was among those reported as detained by the police on March 8, 2026?
(a) Hina Jilani
(b) Asma Jahangir
(c) Tahira Abdullah
(d) Malala Yousafzai
Explanation: Tahira Abdullah, a well-known human rights defender, was explicitly named as one of the individuals taken into custody. The other figures listed were not involved in this specific event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979796/dozens-of-aurat-march-activists-participants-detained-by-police-in-islamabad-ahead-of-international-womens-day-rally, 08 Mar 2026]
#2725
What is the primary geopolitical reason cited for the disruption of LNG supplies to Pakistan in 2026?
(a) Closure of the Strait of Hormuz
(b) Sanctions on the Suez Canal
(c) Blockade of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
(d) None of these
Explanation: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following regional military escalations has prevented LNG-loaded vessels from reaching their destinations, forcing suppliers like Qatar to declare force majeure. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998447/pakistan-turns-down-two-lowest-evaluated-lng-bids, 07 May 2026]
#2726
Which of the following companies did NOT submit a successful bid for the spot LNG cargoes in the April 2026 tender?
(a) TotalEnergies
(b) Vitol Bahrain
(c) OQ Trading
(d) Trafigura
Explanation: TotalEnergies, Vitol Bahrain, and OQ Trading were the three companies that secured the lowest bids. Trafigura was not among the successful bidders mentioned in the tender results. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994734/pakistan-secures-3-bids-for-spot-lng-cargoes, 24 Apr 2026]
#2727
At which location in Pakistan did the Iranian Foreign Minister arrive for his diplomatic visit in 2026?
(a) Allama Iqbal International Airport
(b) Jinnah International Airport
(c) Nur Khan Air Base
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Iranian Foreign Minister arrived at the Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi. The other options are major civilian airports in Pakistan that were not the site of this specific diplomatic arrival. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995258/irans-araghchi-visits-pakistan-for-2nd-time-in-two-days-envoy-says-trip-undertaken-to-discuss-regional-developments, 26 Apr 2026]
#2728
Consider the following statements about the LNG supply situation in 2026: 1. The Power Division requested 400 million mmcfd of LNG to mitigate summer loadshedding. 2. PLL successfully imported eight cargoes in March 2026 to stabilize the market. 3. The basket RLNG price in March 2026 was based on only two cargoes. 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 Power Division requested 400 million mmcfd. Statement 3 is correct as the basket price was based on only two cargoes in March. Statement 2 is incorrect because imports were significantly lower than eight cargoes due to force majeure. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998447/pakistan-turns-down-two-lowest-evaluated-lng-bids, 07 May 2026]
#2729
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective or concern of Iran regarding the regional security framework in 2026?
(a) Promoting external interference to stabilize the region
(b) Reducing US military presence in the Middle East
(c) Ensuring security in the Strait of Hormuz
(d) Seeking sustainable political solutions to the conflict
Explanation: Iran explicitly advocates for a regional security framework free of outside interference, making the incorrect statement. The other options accurately reflect Iran's stated diplomatic positions during the 2026 crisis. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995258/irans-araghchi-visits-pakistan-for-2nd-time-in-two-days-envoy-says-trip-undertaken-to-discuss-regional-developments, 26 Apr 2026]
#2730
Consider the following statements about the monsoon-related disaster response in July 2026: 1. The NDMA forecasted high-level flooding at Marala Headworks on the Chenab River. 2. Power restoration efforts in Peshawar were hindered by the continuation of heavy rainfall. 3. The PDMA reported that no animals perished during the three-day rain period in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 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 NDMA specifically warned of high-level flooding at Marala Headworks. Statement 2 is correct as Pesco noted that rain hampered restoration efforts. Statement 3 is incorrect because the PDMA report explicitly stated that four animals perished across Upper Dir, Abbottabad, and Buner. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017248/monsoon-rains-kill-12-in-kp-in-past-3-days-nationwide-flood-warning-issued, 21 Jul 2026]
#2731
All of the following are cited as areas of concern or policy focus for China in the March 2026 press conference EXCEPT:
(a) Tensions in the South China Sea
(b) Expansion of the BRICS currency
(c) Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine
(d) US-China trade tariffs
Explanation: The press conference specifically addressed trade tariffs, the South China Sea, and the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. The expansion of the BRICS currency was not a primary topic mentioned in the briefing. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979786/chinese-fm-urges-us-to-manage-differences-in-face-of-trade-woes, 08 Mar 2026]
#2732
Which of the following statements regarding the fuel price adjustments in 2026 is INCORRECT?
(a) The government has been revising petroleum prices on a weekly basis on Friday nights.
(b) The price of petrol and high-speed diesel was increased by Rs26.77 on April 24, 2026.
(c) The government has maintained a consistent fuel price throughout the year without any reductions.
(d) High-speed diesel is used for heavy transport and large generators.
Explanation: The statement that prices remained consistent is false, as the government frequently adjusted prices, including significant reductions in early April 2026. The other options accurately reflect the operational and fiscal realities described. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994758/govt-hikes-petrol-high-speed-diesel-prices-by-rs26, 24 Apr 2026]
#2733
Consider the following statements about the 2026 FIFA World Cup final: 1. Spain defeated Argentina by a margin of one goal. 2. The match was decided during regulation time. 3. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attended the event. 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: Spain won 1-0, but the goal was scored in extra time, making statement 2 incorrect. Both the scoreline and the presence of the Prime Minister are factually accurate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016966/viva-espana-spain-unites-in-joy-at-second-fifa-world-cup-crown, 20 Jul 2026]
#2734
The 'Stop Transnational Repression Act of 2026' was introduced in the United States by which of the following pairs of senators?
(a) Adam Schiff and John Curtis
(b) Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell
(c) Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz
(d) None of these
Explanation: The legislation was sponsored by Democratic Senator Adam Schiff and Republican Senator John Curtis to address foreign government intimidation on US soil. Other pairs listed are prominent political figures but were not the sponsors of this specific bill. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017401/india-scrutiny-fuels-us-push-to-criminalise-foreign-repression, 22 Jul 2026]
#2735
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 FIFA World Cup controversies is INCORRECT?
(a) The red card issued to Folarin Balogun was rescinded following political intervention.
(b) Spain won the final match against Argentina by a score of 2-0.
(c) The VAR system faced criticism for a lack of transparency in referee communications.
(d) High ticket prices raised concerns about the accessibility of the tournament for ordinary fans.
Explanation: Spain won the final match 1-0, not 2-0. The other statements accurately reflect the controversies and events described in the tournament report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017229/5-questions-that-continue-to-linger-after-the-fifa-world-cup, 21 Jul 2026]
#2736
Who is the current President of FIFA mentioned in the context of the 2026 tournament governance?
(a) Sepp Blatter
(b) Michel Platini
(c) Gianni Infantino
(d) None of these
Explanation: Gianni Infantino is the current President of FIFA. The other names listed are former officials who are no longer in this position. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017229/5-questions-that-continue-to-linger-after-the-fifa-world-cup, 21 Jul 2026]
#2737
Which Turkish official received Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon his arrival at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport on July 3, 2026?
(a) Minister of Trade Professor Dr Omer Bolat
(b) Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan
(c) Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar
(d) None of these
Explanation: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was officially received by the Turkish Minister of Trade, Professor Dr Omer Bolat, alongside Pakistan's Ambassador to Turkiye, Dr Yusuf Junaid. Other options represent high-ranking Turkish officials who were not the primary designated greeters at the airport. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012743/pm-shehbaz-arrives-in-turkiye-on-official-visit, 03 Jul 2026]
#2738
Consider the following statements about the fuel price management in Pakistan during 2026: 1. The government implemented a targeted fuel subsidy programme to assist the public. 2. The Prime Minister slashed the petroleum levy by Rs80 per litre on April 3, 2026. 3. Global fuel market volatility was triggered by the conflict involving Iran. 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 of 2026. The government introduced a targeted subsidy, the Prime Minister reduced the levy by Rs80 per litre on April 3, and the regional conflict involving Iran is the identified driver of global fuel market instability. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994758/govt-hikes-petrol-high-speed-diesel-prices-by-rs26, 24 Apr 2026]
#2739
Consider the following statements about the fuel pricing policy in Pakistan: 1. The government transitioned to a daily fuel pricing mechanism due to international market volatility. 2. The Petroleum Division announced that fuel prices would be fixed weekly starting from July 2026. 3. Regional hostilities in the Persian Gulf have been cited as a primary factor for the recent price fluctuations. 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 and 3 are correct as the government moved to a daily pricing mechanism due to regional hostilities. Statement 2 is incorrect because the government moved to a daily, not weekly, pricing mechanism. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017065/govt-decreases-petrol-price-by-rs035-increases-diesel-by-rs571-per-litre, 20 Jul 2026]
#2740
Consider the following statements about the abduction case reported on July 5, 2026: 1. The police rescued the victims after a car crash occurred near Bhatta Chowk. 2. The suspect, Muhammad Raza Dar, was apprehended after he voluntarily surrendered at the police station. 3. The police established contact with the victims through a conference call involving the Defence ASP. 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 and 3 are correct as the victims escaped after a crash and coordinated with the Defence ASP via a conference call. Statement 2 is incorrect because the police traced the suspect's location using technology and directed him to surrender, rather than him voluntarily walking into the station. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013143/foreign-women-abduction-case-police-ordered-to-treat-minister-linked-suspect-like-any-other-criminal, 05 Jul 2026]