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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.
#7601
All of the following statements regarding the June 10, 2026, helicopter crash are TRUE EXCEPT:
(a) The crash occurred during take-off.
(b) A board of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause.
(c) There were survivors among the personnel on board.
(d) The incident took place near Muzaffarabad.
Explanation: The ISPR confirmed that there were no survivors in the crash, making the false statement. All other options accurately reflect the details provided by the military's media wing. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006621/no-survivors-as-pakistan-army-mi-17-helicopter-crashes-near-muzaffarabad-ispr, 10 Jun 2026]
#7602
Which Malaysian leader appreciated Pakistan's role in the ceasefire in the Gulf during a conversation on May 27, 2026?
(a) Mahathir Mohamad
(b) Anwar Ibrahim
(c) Ismail Sabri Yaakob
(d) Muhyiddin Yassin
Explanation: Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Anwar Ibrahim held a telephonic conversation with PM Shehbaz Sharif to appreciate Pakistan's role in the Gulf ceasefire. The other options represent former Malaysian leaders who were not involved in this specific diplomatic exchange. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003497/us-iran-peace-deal-could-benefit-entire-region-pm-tells-pezeshkian-in-eid-call, 27 May 2026]
#7603
Who was elected as the President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2026?
(a) Andreas S. Kakouris
(b) Khalilur Rahman
(c) Ishaq Dar
(d) None of these
Explanation: Khalilur Rahman, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, was elected to the UNGA presidency for the 2026-2027 session. Andreas S. Kakouris was the opposing candidate from Cyprus. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004697/bangladesh-elected-president-of-un-general-assembly-in-closely-contested-vote, 02 Jun 2026]
#7604
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic situation with Iran as of June 2, 2026: 1. Iran has agreed to negotiate aspects of its nuclear programme that it previously refused to discuss. 2. The US administration has confirmed that sanctions relief is guaranteed if Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz. 3. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing was the first appearance by the Secretary of State since the Iran war began. 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 Iran has shown a shift in posture. Statement 2 is incorrect because the US administration explicitly stated that sanctions relief is not being offered in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz. Statement 3 is correct as the hearing was the first such appearance since the conflict's outbreak. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004681/iran-willing-to-negotiate-aspects-of-nuclear-programme-rubio-says-amid-escalating-scrutiny-over-war, 02 Jun 2026]
#7605
According to the ISPR, what was the primary reason cited for the Mi-17 helicopter crash on June 10, 2026?
(a) Adverse weather conditions
(b) Pilot error
(c) Hostile fire
(d) Technical fault
Explanation: The ISPR statement explicitly identified a technical fault during take-off as the cause of the accident. While weather has been a factor in other historical crashes, it was not the cause cited for this specific incident. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006621/no-survivors-as-pakistan-army-mi-17-helicopter-crashes-near-muzaffarabad-ispr, 10 Jun 2026]
#7606
What is the primary purpose of Standing Order No 02/2026 introduced by the FIA?
(a) To increase visa fees for students
(b) To ban all travel to high-risk countries
(c) To establish an appeal and review mechanism for offloaded passengers
(d) To authorize the use of blue passports for all citizens
Explanation: Standing Order No 02/2026 was introduced to provide a formal appeal and review process for passengers who are offloaded, ensuring that supervisory scrutiny and documented reasons are mandatory. This serves as an accountability mechanism for the agency's enforcement actions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006395/fia-disciplines-over-100-officials-over-human-smuggling-links-since-greece-boat-tragedy, 09 Jun 2026]
#7607
On June 4, 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended a ceremony in Islamabad to commemorate which milestone of the United States?
(a) 200th anniversary
(b) 225th anniversary
(c) 275th anniversary
(d) 250th anniversary
Explanation: The event held in Islamabad on June 4, 2026, was specifically organized to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. This milestone reflects the long-standing diplomatic history between the two nations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005211/pm-shehbaz-hails-islamabads-true-and-special-relationship-with-washington-at-event-marking-us-250th-anniversary, 04 Jun 2026]
#7608
During his visit to Pakistan on June 9, 2026, the Bahraini National Guard Commander held a meeting at the Naval Headquarters with which official?
(a) Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi
(b) Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi
(c) Admiral Naveed Ashraf
(d) Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan
Explanation: Admiral Naveed Ashraf is the current Chief of the Naval Staff of Pakistan. The other names listed are former naval chiefs and serve as plausible distractors. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006391/bahrain-commander-meets-cdf-munir-discusses-strengthening-military-collaboration-ispr, 09 Jun 2026]
#7609
The primary strategic waterway mentioned in the 2026 Iran agreement as a target for reopening is:
(a) Strait of Hormuz
(b) Suez Canal
(c) Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
(d) Strait of Malacca
Explanation: The agreement specifically aims to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which was impacted by the four months of military confrontation. The other options are major global waterways not central to this specific diplomatic accord. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008356/trump-open-to-congressional-review-of-iran-deal-as-lawmakers-seek-details, 16 Jun 2026]
#7610
Who is the current Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) as of 2026?
(a) Dr. Usman Anwar
(b) Dr. Moeed Yusuf
(c) Dr. Faisal Sultan
(d) None of these
Explanation: Dr. Usman Anwar is the Director General of the FIA who briefed the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control regarding anti-smuggling measures. The other names are not associated with this specific leadership role in the provided context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006395/fia-disciplines-over-100-officials-over-human-smuggling-links-since-greece-boat-tragedy, 09 Jun 2026]
#7611
Who is the current US Secretary of State who testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 2, 2026?
(a) Antony Blinken
(b) Marco Rubio
(c) Mike Pompeo
(d) None of these
Explanation: Marco Rubio is the current US Secretary of State who appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 2, 2026, to discuss the State Department's budget and the ongoing conflict with Iran. Antony Blinken and Mike Pompeo are former Secretaries of State. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004681/iran-willing-to-negotiate-aspects-of-nuclear-programme-rubio-says-amid-escalating-scrutiny-over-war, 02 Jun 2026]
#7612
Consider the following statements about the security situation in Balochistan as of June 2, 2026: 1. The IBOs were launched following a suicide attack on a shuttle train in Quetta. 2. The military's media wing reported the recovery of weapons and explosives from the neutralized terrorists. 3. The counter-terrorism campaign 'Azm-e-Istehkam' was approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan. 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 ISPR report. The operations were a direct response to the Quetta train bombing, weapons were recovered, and the campaign is indeed part of the National Action Plan framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004690/security-forces-kill-17-terrorists-in-various-districts-of-balochistan-following-quetta-train-bombing-ispr, 02 Jun 2026]
#7613
Which of the following statements regarding the security operations reported on June 2, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The operations were conducted in response to a suicide car bomb attack on a shuttle train.
(b) The operations were limited exclusively to the city of Quetta.
(c) The Quetta train attack resulted in 14 fatalities.
(d) Security forces recovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the terrorists.
Explanation: The statement that operations were limited to Quetta is incorrect because the ISPR report specified that the IBOs were conducted across multiple districts including Mastung, Nushki, Khuzdar, and Kech. The other statements accurately reflect the details provided in the report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004690/security-forces-kill-17-terrorists-in-various-districts-of-balochistan-following-quetta-train-bombing-ispr, 02 Jun 2026]
#7614
General Shaikh Mohammad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, who visited Pakistan on June 9, 2026, holds which of the following positions?
(a) Commander of the Bahrain National Guard
(b) Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force
(c) Minister of Interior of Bahrain
(d) None of these
Explanation: General Shaikh Mohammad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa is the Commander of the Bahrain National Guard. The other options represent different military or government roles within the Kingdom of Bahrain. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006391/bahrain-commander-meets-cdf-munir-discusses-strengthening-military-collaboration-ispr, 09 Jun 2026]
#7615
Which of the following statements regarding the FIA's 2026 anti-smuggling measures is INCORRECT?
(a) Over 100 officials have faced disciplinary action for collusion with human smugglers.
(b) Deportations due to organized begging fell by 75 percent in 2025.
(c) The FIA utilizes risk-based profiling to offload passengers.
(d) Illegal migration towards Europe increased by 64 percent in early 2026.
Explanation: The report states that illegal migration towards Europe actually declined by 26 percent in 2025, with a 64 percent drop recorded in January–February 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Therefore, the statement claiming an increase is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006395/fia-disciplines-over-100-officials-over-human-smuggling-links-since-greece-boat-tragedy, 09 Jun 2026]
#7616
Consider the following statements about the FIA's 2026 briefing on migration: 1. Pakistan is the third largest student visa-receiving country for the United Kingdom. 2. The FIA reported that 10,000 Pakistani students in the UK misuse visas through asylum claims. 3. The Prime Minister's Office issued eight directives to curb human smuggling. 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 briefing provided by the FIA Director General. The briefing confirmed Pakistan's status as a major source of UK student visas, the specific number of visa misuses, and the issuance of eight directives by the PMO. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006395/fia-disciplines-over-100-officials-over-human-smuggling-links-since-greece-boat-tragedy, 09 Jun 2026]
#7617
In the meeting at Air Headquarters on June 9, 2026, discussions between the Bahraini commander and the Pakistan Air Force leadership focused on which of the following emerging technologies?
(a) Space-based orbital weaponry
(b) Nuclear propulsion systems
(c) Submarine-launched ballistic missiles
(d) Drones and artificial intelligence
Explanation: The discussions at Air Headquarters specifically highlighted emerging defence technologies including drones, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and advanced sensors. The other options are not related to the specific technological focus mentioned in the official ISPR statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006391/bahrain-commander-meets-cdf-munir-discusses-strengthening-military-collaboration-ispr, 09 Jun 2026]
#7618
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Iran agreement: 1. The agreement was signed electronically by President Trump and Vice President Vance on the Sunday preceding June 16, 2026. 2. The full text of the memorandum of understanding has been released to the public to ensure transparency. 3. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has expressed that he currently lacks sufficient information to judge the merits of the deal. 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 deal was signed electronically on Sunday. Statement 2 is false because the administration has not yet released the text of the memorandum, which is the core of the lawmakers' complaints. Statement 3 is correct as Senator Thune explicitly stated he did not know enough about the deal to judge it. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008356/trump-open-to-congressional-review-of-iran-deal-as-lawmakers-seek-details, 16 Jun 2026]
#7619
Consider the following statements regarding the governance and security developments reported on August 10, 2026: 1. The Islamabad High Court has sought clarification on the constitutional implications of pending executive advice regarding judicial appointments. 2. The Government of Pakistan has characterized the new Makkah Joint Defence Agreement as an offensive security framework aimed at regional hegemony. 3. Intelligence-based operations in Panjgur represent a shift in the security landscape of Balochistan towards more precise counter-terrorism measures. Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the IHC is examining the constitutional implications of pending PM advice on judicial appointments. Statement 2 is incorrect because Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif explicitly stated the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is defensive in nature, not for aggression. Statement 3 is correct as intelligence-based operations in Balochistan reflect the evolving security strategy described in the report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2021893/delay-in-judicial-appointments-ihc-tells-govt-to-explain-consequences-of-keeping-pms-advice-pending]
#7620
Arrange the following administrative and political developments of August 10, 2026, in the correct chronological order based on the nature of the events as provided in the reports: (I) Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim undergoes elective hernia surgery. (II) The Tarbela Dam achieves its maximum water storage capacity. (III) Voting commences in the Bagh and Haveli districts for AJK elections. (IV) Ten additional individuals are added to the Fourth Schedule in AJK.
(a) I, II, III, IV
(b) IV, III, II, I
(c) II, IV, III, I
(d) III, IV, II, I
Explanation: The order reflects the standard reporting sequence provided in the source digest for the date August 10, 2026, starting with the executive health update, followed by the water security achievement, the progress of AJK electoral phases, and the AJK internal security measures. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2021885/malaysia-pm-anwar-ibrahim-undergoes-elective-surgery-to-treat-hernia]