#81

The United States Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4 of which year?

(a) 1775

(b) 1776

(c) 1783

(d) 1789

Explanation: The Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

#82

Who is the current President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) serving the term from July 2024 to June 2026?

(a) T. Raja Kumar

(b) Elisa de Anda Madrazo

(c) Marcus Pleyer

(d) Xiangmin Liu

Explanation: Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico assumed the presidency of the FATF on July 1, 2024, for a two-year term ending in June 2026.

#83

The 'States Department' (Ministry of States) was created on July 5, 1947, under the charge of:

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru

(b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(d) Baldev Singh

Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel headed the newly created States Department to handle the accession of Princely States.

#84

The 'States Department' (Ministry of States) was created on July 5, 1947, under the charge of:

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru

(b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(d) Baldev Singh

Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel headed the newly created States Department to handle the accession of Princely States.

#85

In which city was the third Khilafat Conference held from July 9–11, 1921?

(a) Delhi

(b) Amritsar

(c) Karachi

(d) Lucknow

Explanation: The third Khilafat Conference was held in Karachi in July 1921. At this conference, the leaders passed a bold resolution declaring it 'Haram' (forbidden) for Muslims to serve in the British Army, which led to the subsequent arrest and trial of the Ali Brothers.

#86

On July 4, 1864, Sir Syed was elected as an Honorary Member of which prestigious society?

(a) The Royal Society of Arts

(b) The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain

(c) The British Academy

(d) The Geological Society

Explanation: On July 4, 1864, Sir Syed was elected as an Honorary Member of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain. This was a significant international recognition of his scholarly contributions to history and linguistics.

#87

The 15th NAM summit was held on 11-16 July, 2009 in:

(a) Sharm El Sheikh

(b) Havana

(c) Durban

(d) Tehran

Explanation: The 15th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) took place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in July 2009. The summit focused on global financial crises, international security, and the importance of South-South cooperation among developing nations.

#88

Pakistan was elected to which prestigious body for the 2025-2026 term, enhancing its voice on global security issues?

(a) UN Human Rights Council

(b) Non-permanent member of the UN Security Council

(c) President of the General Assembly

(d) Head of the IMF

Explanation: In June 2024, Pakistan secured a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2025-2026 term. This platform allows Pakistan to advocate for its stance on Kashmir, international counter-terrorism, and the rights of the Global South, particularly regarding climate justice.

#89

Which agreement was signed in July 1972 to settle the consequences of the 1971 war and define the Line of Control in Kashmir?

(a) Tashkent Declaration

(b) Simla Agreement

(c) Delhi Accord

(d) Lahore Declaration

Explanation: The Simla Agreement was signed between Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi on July 2, 1972. It aimed to establish durable peace between the two nations through bilateral negotiations, led to the release of 93,000 Pakistani prisoners of war, and converted the 1949 ceasefire line into the Line of Control (LoC).

#90

Which summit held in July 2001 between President Pervez Musharraf and PM Vajpayee failed to produce a joint statement due to disagreements over Kashmir?

(a) The Lahore Summit

(b) The Agra Summit

(c) The Delhi Summit

(d) The Islamabad Summit

Explanation: The Agra Summit was a high-stakes attempt to resolve bilateral issues. Despite extensive drafting, the talks collapsed primarily because India insisted on addressing cross-border terrorism, while Pakistan prioritized the centrality of the Kashmir dispute as the 'core issue'.

#91

Which Pakistani Prime Minister visited Washington in July 2019, receiving a warm welcome from President Donald Trump?

(a) Nawaz Sharif

(b) Imran Khan

(c) Shahbaz Sharif

(d) Yousaf Raza Gillani

Explanation: Imran Khan's 2019 visit was seen as a reset in ties. President Trump praised Pakistan's role in facilitating the Afghan peace talks and offered to mediate the Kashmir dispute, a statement that was highly celebrated in Pakistan but rejected by India.

#92

The 1999 Kargil Conflict ended after mediation by which U.S. President in Washington on July 4?

(a) George H.W. Bush

(b) Bill Clinton

(c) George W. Bush

(d) Barack Obama

Explanation: Following a request from Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, President Bill Clinton mediated a meeting in Washington on July 4, 1999. The resulting joint statement led to the withdrawal of Pakistani-backed forces from the strategic heights in Kargil, preventing a full-scale nuclear war between the two nations.

#93

In July 2023, the groundbreaking ceremony for which 1,200 MW nuclear power project was held in Chashma?

(a) C-3

(b) C-4

(c) C-5

(d) K-4

Explanation: In 2023, Pakistan and China held the groundbreaking for the Chashma-5 (C-5) nuclear power plant. This $3.5 billion project using the HPR-1000 (Hualong One) technology is a major milestone in Pakistan's efforts to increase the share of clean, reliable energy in the national grid.

#94

Which Pakistani official was elected to the UN's Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for 2023-2026?

(a) A medical doctor

(b) A senior diplomat / legal expert

(c) A local mayor

(d) None of the above

Explanation: Pakistan's membership in this committee reflects its commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It allows Pakistan to help shape international standards for the inclusion and protection of millions of people with disabilities.

#95

The Commonwealth Games 2026, which Pakistan is preparing for, are scheduled to be held in which country?

(a) United Kingdom

(b) Australia

(c) Scotland (Glasgow)

(d) India

Explanation: After Victoria (Australia) withdrew as host, the 2026 Commonwealth Games were officially moved to Glasgow, Scotland. Pakistan intends to send a strong contingent, aiming to build on the success of athletes like Arshad Nadeem and to improve its medal tally in sports like wrestling, boxing, and weightlifting.

#96

What was issued in July 1948 in Pakistan?

(a) First Pakistani postal stamp

(b) First Pakistani newspaper

(c) First Pakistani Journal

(d) First Pakistani bank

Explanation: Pakistan's first postage stamp was issued on July 9, 1948. It was designed by A.R. Chughtai and printed by De La Rue & Co. in London.

#97

First emergency was declared in Pakistan on July 25, 1948. It was declared for:

(a) Rehabilitation of refugees

(b) Stopping the massacre of Muslims by hands of Hindus

(c) Raising funds for the establishment of army

(d) None of these

Explanation: The massive migration during partition created a humanitarian crisis. The 1948 emergency was specifically aimed at organizing resources for refugee rehabilitation.

#98

What is the total revenue reported by Pakistan Railways for the July-March period of FY 2024-25?

(a) Rs 45.2 billion

(b) Rs 53.7 billion

(c) Rs 65.17 billion

(d) Rs 88.0 billion

Explanation: Pakistan Railways showed improved financial performance in FY 2025, with gross earnings reaching Rs 65.17 billion during the July-March period, compared to Rs 53.7 billion in the same period the previous year.

#99

The 'National Security Policy' (NSP) 2022-2026 of Pakistan shifts the focus of its alliances from Geopolitics to:

(a) Space-politics

(b) Geo-economics

(c) Isolationism

(d) Theocratic governance

Explanation: The NSP 2022-2026 is a landmark document that places 'Geo-economics' at the heart of Pakistan's security. It emphasizes that traditional security through alliances is only sustainable if the country is economically strong and integrated into regional trade networks like CPEC and the ECO.

#100

What was the name of the diplomatic declaration signed on July 4, 1999, to end the conflict?

(a) Tashkent Declaration

(b) Simla Agreement

(c) Washington Declaration

(d) Lahore Declaration

Explanation: The Washington Declaration was a joint statement issued by President Bill Clinton and PM Nawaz Sharif. It emphasized the restoration of the Line of Control and the sanctity of the Lahore Declaration, which had been signed by the PMs of both countries in February 1999.

July 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions

The United States Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4 of which year?

Who is the current President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) serving the term from July 2024 to June 2026?

The 'States Department' (Ministry of States) was created on July 5, 1947, under the charge of:

The 'States Department' (Ministry of States) was created on July 5, 1947, under the charge of:

In which city was the third Khilafat Conference held from July 9–11, 1921?

On July 4, 1864, Sir Syed was elected as an Honorary Member of which prestigious society?

The 15th NAM summit was held on 11-16 July, 2009 in:

Pakistan was elected to which prestigious body for the 2025-2026 term, enhancing its voice on global security issues?

Which agreement was signed in July 1972 to settle the consequences of the 1971 war and define the Line of Control in Kashmir?

Which summit held in July 2001 between President Pervez Musharraf and PM Vajpayee failed to produce a joint statement due to disagreements over Kashmir?

Which Pakistani Prime Minister visited Washington in July 2019, receiving a warm welcome from President Donald Trump?

The 1999 Kargil Conflict ended after mediation by which U.S. President in Washington on July 4?

In July 2023, the groundbreaking ceremony for which 1,200 MW nuclear power project was held in Chashma?

Which Pakistani official was elected to the UN's Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for 2023-2026?

The Commonwealth Games 2026, which Pakistan is preparing for, are scheduled to be held in which country?

What was issued in July 1948 in Pakistan?

First emergency was declared in Pakistan on July 25, 1948. It was declared for:

What is the total revenue reported by Pakistan Railways for the July-March period of FY 2024-25?

The 'National Security Policy' (NSP) 2022-2026 of Pakistan shifts the focus of its alliances from Geopolitics to:

What was the name of the diplomatic declaration signed on July 4, 1999, to end the conflict?