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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.
#7101
Which international mediation effort by Pakistan was specifically recalled by the Iranian President during the July 2026 meeting?
(a) Negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia
(b) Dialogue between Iran and the United States
(c) Talks between Iran and the European Union
(d) Mediation between Iran and Israel
Explanation: President Pezeshkian explicitly acknowledged Pakistan's efforts to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the United States. While Pakistan has been involved in other regional mediations, this specific instance was highlighted in the diplomatic exchange. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017654/iranian-president-pezeshkian-calls-for-strengthening-pak-iran-relations, 23 Jul 2026]
#7102
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, which led the 2026 protests in New Delhi, initially emerged as a response to remarks made by which official?
(a) Chief Justice Surya Kant
(b) The Minister of Education
(c) The Prime Minister of India
(d) The Home Secretary
Explanation: The CJP movement began in May 2026 as a satirical reaction to reports that Chief Justice Surya Kant had compared young people to 'cockroaches' and 'parasites' during a court hearing. The movement subsequently broadened its scope to include issues of unemployment and governance. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017750/modi-vows-punishment-for-exam-fraud-in-first-comments-on-indian-student-protests, 23 Jul 2026]
#7103
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of the framework deal agreed upon by Lebanon and Israel in 2026?
(a) The disarmament of Hezbollah
(b) The progressive withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon
(c) The immediate annexation of the buffer zone by Israel
(d) The deployment of Lebanese troops in the south
Explanation: The framework deal focuses on the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of the Lebanese army, not the annexation of territory. Annexation is not a provision of the agreement, making it the correct choice for the negative stem. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017639/lebanon-israel-to-hold-next-round-of-talks-in-italy-on-aug-4, 23 Jul 2026]
#7104
Which of the following statements regarding the March 12, 2026, aircraft crash is INCORRECT?
(a) The crash resulted in the deaths of six US service members.
(b) The incident involved a second KC-135 aircraft that landed safely.
(c) The aircraft involved was a Boeing-manufactured tanker.
(d) The crash was confirmed to be the result of hostile fire.
Explanation: The statement that the crash was caused by hostile fire is incorrect. US Central Command explicitly stated that the incident was not the result of hostile or friendly fire. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981530/us-refuelling-aircraft-crashes-in-western-iraq-us-military, 12 Mar 2026]
#7105
The meeting between Pakistan and Russia on July 23, 2026, took place ahead of which specific event?
(a) 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting
(b) Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit
(c) United Nations General Assembly Session
(d) None of these
Explanation: The bilateral meeting between the foreign ministers occurred in the context of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting. This forum provides a platform for regional security and diplomatic dialogue. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431322/pakistan-russia-vow-stronger-cooperation, 23 Jul 2026]
#7106
Approximately how many candidates were forced to retake a medical entrance test due to a question paper leak in 2026?
(a) One million
(b) Three million
(c) Two million
(d) Four million
Explanation: The leak of a medical entrance question paper necessitated a re-examination for more than two million candidates. This incident was a primary driver of the public anger that fueled the student-led protests. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017750/modi-vows-punishment-for-exam-fraud-in-first-comments-on-indian-student-protests, 23 Jul 2026]
#7107
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 Bulgaria-US refueling agreement is INCORRECT?
(a) The aircraft are intended for logistical and in-flight refueling missions.
(b) The agreement was approved by the Bulgarian parliament with 136 votes in favor.
(c) The refueling missions are permitted to take place within Bulgarian airspace.
(d) The deployment is scheduled to conclude on October 1, 2026.
Explanation: The statement that missions are permitted within Bulgarian airspace is incorrect; Bulgarian officials explicitly stated that the aircraft will be refueled outside of Bulgarian airspace to maintain the country's non-combatant status. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017669/bulgaria-allows-us-to-station-refuelling-planes, 23 Jul 2026]
#7108
What was the primary objective of the curfew imposed in Khud Kocha on July 22, 2026?
(a) To facilitate a census operation
(b) To manage a natural disaster emergency
(c) To conduct a polio vaccination drive
(d) To maintain peace and public safety
Explanation: The Balochistan Home Department imposed the curfew specifically to address the deteriorating security situation following a bus attack and bridge explosion. The measure was intended to restrict movement and ensure public safety during ongoing security operations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017589/curfew-imposed-in-mastungs-khud-kocha-after-bus-attack-bridge-blast, 22 Jul 2026]
#7109
Consider the following statements about the 2026 student protests in India: 1. The protests were triggered by a series of exam irregularities including paper leaks. 2. The movement has demanded the resignation of the education minister. 3. The government successfully prevented any injuries during the protests in New Delhi. 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 accurate as the protests were driven by exam fraud and calls for ministerial resignation. Statement 3 is incorrect because police actions, including tear gas and baton charges, resulted in at least 178 injuries. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017750/modi-vows-punishment-for-exam-fraud-in-first-comments-on-indian-student-protests, 23 Jul 2026]
#7110
Who is the CEO of the Russian retail giant Wildberries that was targeted in the July 2026 drone strikes?
(a) Vladimir Kondratyev
(b) Tatiana Kim
(c) Volodymyr Zelensky
(d) None of these
Explanation: Tatiana Kim is the CEO of Wildberries and publicly commented on the evacuation of the logistics centers following the attacks. Vladimir Kondratyev is the governor of the Krasnodar region, not the CEO of the company. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017672/ukraines-drones-hit-stores-of-russian-retail-giant, 23 Jul 2026]
#7111
Who was the Sessions Judge killed in the attack in Mastung on July 23, 2026?
(a) Abdul Hakeem Kakar
(b) Tariq Lashari
(c) Mir Ziaullah Langau
(d) None of these
Explanation: Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar was the judicial officer killed in the attack. Tariq Lashari was the Additional Sessions Judge who survived with injuries, and Mir Ziaullah Langau is the Home Minister. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431455/sessions-judge-guard-killed-in-mastung-attack, 23 Jul 2026]
#7112
Which of the following is NOT a stated condition or feature of the US-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement as of 2026?
(a) It is contingent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.
(b) It is designed for civilian use of nuclear facilities.
(c) It requires submission to the US Congress for review.
(d) It mandates the immediate transfer of nuclear weapon technology to Riyadh.
Explanation: The agreement is strictly for civilian nuclear cooperation and explicitly excludes the transfer of nuclear weapon technology. The other options accurately reflect the conditions and procedural requirements mentioned in the diplomatic framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017738/trump-says-us-saudi-nuclear-deal-subject-to-riyadh-joining-abraham-accords, 23 Jul 2026]
#7113
Which of the following regions in Russia experienced a fatality during the drone strikes on July 23, 2026?
(a) Moscow region
(b) Siberia region
(c) Urals region
(d) Krasnodar region
Explanation: The governor of the Krasnodar region confirmed that one person was killed during the strikes on July 23, 2026. While other regions like the Urals have been hit in previous operations, this specific casualty occurred in the south. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017672/ukraines-drones-hit-stores-of-russian-retail-giant, 23 Jul 2026]
#7114
Consider the following statements about the Ukrainian military operations reported on July 23, 2026: 1. Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian maritime assets in the Black and Azov Seas. 2. The UN reported a decrease in civilian casualties during the first half of 2026. 3. Ukrainian drone strikes have reached as far as the Urals and Siberia. 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 Ukraine has intensified maritime attacks. Statement 3 is correct as drones have reached deep into the Urals and Siberia. Statement 2 is incorrect because the UN reported a 37 percent increase in civilian casualties, not a decrease. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017672/ukraines-drones-hit-stores-of-russian-retail-giant, 23 Jul 2026]
#7115
Which specific air base in Bulgaria was designated to host the United States refueling aircraft in 2026?
(a) Graf Ignatievo Air Base
(b) Bezmer Air Base
(c) Krumovo Air Base
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Bulgarian parliament authorized the stationing of US tanker aircraft at the Bezmer Air Base in the south-east of the country. Other options represent different Bulgarian military installations not involved in this specific deployment. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017669/bulgaria-allows-us-to-station-refuelling-planes, 23 Jul 2026]
#7116
On 2026-07-23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to establish which of the following to address examination fraud?
(a) Special investigative commissions
(b) Fast-track courts
(c) National education tribunals
(d) None of these
Explanation: Prime Minister Modi announced the creation of fast-track courts specifically to expedite the prosecution of individuals involved in question paper leaks. This measure was proposed as a direct response to the student protests challenging the integrity of the national testing system. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017750/modi-vows-punishment-for-exam-fraud-in-first-comments-on-indian-student-protests, 23 Jul 2026]
#7117
In which Russian cities were the Wildberries logistics centers attacked by Ukrainian drones on July 23, 2026?
(a) Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk
(b) Moscow and Saint Petersburg
(c) Rostov-on-Don and Volgograd
(d) None of these
Explanation: The strikes on July 23, 2026, specifically targeted Wildberries facilities in the southern Russian cities of Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk. Other major Russian cities like Moscow or Volgograd were not the sites of this specific coordinated drone attack. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017672/ukraines-drones-hit-stores-of-russian-retail-giant, 23 Jul 2026]
#7118
Which of the following is NOT a stated grievance or focus of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement as of 2026?
(a) Concerns over unemployment
(b) Restoration of statehood to specific regions
(c) Examination paper leaks
(d) Governance and authoritarian style
Explanation: The CJP movement focuses on unemployment, examination irregularities, and the government's authoritarian style. While other groups may advocate for regional autonomy, it is not a core pillar of the CJP's stated agenda. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017750/modi-vows-punishment-for-exam-fraud-in-first-comments-on-indian-student-protests, 23 Jul 2026]
#7119
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Bulgaria-US refueling agreement: 1. The agreement allows for the use of Bulgarian territory as a base for direct military attacks on Iran. 2. The deployment of US tanker aircraft is supported by a 2006 bilateral defense agreement. 3. Iran has warned that the authorization makes Bulgaria an accomplice to regional aggression. 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 incorrect because the Bulgarian Prime Minister explicitly stated that it is out of the question for military operations in the Middle East to be conducted from Bulgarian territory. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate based on the 2006 defense pact and the diplomatic warnings issued by Tehran. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017669/bulgaria-allows-us-to-station-refuelling-planes, 23 Jul 2026]
#7120
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the 2026 diplomatic exchange at the UN Security Council?
(a) Pakistan accused India of sponsoring terrorism.
(b) Pakistan argued that the Indus Waters Treaty allows for the unilateral suspension of water flow.
(c) India claimed that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of its territory.
(d) India linked cooperation on the Indus Waters Treaty to the issue of cross-border terrorism.
Explanation: Pakistan explicitly argued that the unilateral and illegal actions taken by India are not provided for by the Treaty or international law. Options A, B, and D accurately reflect the positions stated by the respective envoys during the session. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431428/at-un-pakistan-labels-india-sponsor-of-terrorism-rejects-cross-border-infiltration-claims, 23 Jul 2026]