July 2026 Edition

July 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions

Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.

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#11581

The meeting between the US lawmakers and the Pakistani military leadership on July 27, 2026, primarily focused on which of the following areas?

(a) Climate change mitigation
(b) Educational exchange programs
(c) Regional security and economic cooperation
(d) Space exploration technology
Explanation: The discussions centered on regional security, bilateral defence cooperation, and avenues for expanding economic engagement. These topics are central to the strategic alignment between the two nations. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432023/us-lawmakers-meet-field-marshal-munir-discuss-security-economic-cooperation, 27 Jul 2026]
#11582

Which military operation was launched by Pakistan against the Afghan Taliban last month, as referenced on March 18, 2026?

(a) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
(b) Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
(c) Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
(d) None of these
Explanation: Operation Ghazab lil-Haq was identified by the DG ISPR as the ongoing military campaign launched against the Afghan Taliban to counter terrorism. The other options refer to historical operations that are not the subject of this specific 2026 event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1983447/our-intelligence-was-correct-dg-ispr-says-pakistan-hit-ammunition-storage-site-in-kabul-strike, 18 Mar 2026]
#11583

What was the primary target of the Pakistani strike in Kabul as confirmed by the DG ISPR on March 18, 2026?

(a) A regional administrative office
(b) An ammunition storage site
(c) A border communication tower
(d) A civilian transport hub
Explanation: The DG ISPR confirmed that the strike in Kabul specifically targeted an ammunition and drone storage site. The secondary detonations observed in the area were attributed to the explosion of stored missiles and equipment. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1983447/our-intelligence-was-correct-dg-ispr-says-pakistan-hit-ammunition-storage-site-in-kabul-strike, 18 Mar 2026]
#11584

Which of the following statements regarding the events of March 8, 2026, is INCORRECT?

(a) The Israeli military successfully recovered the remains of the missing navigator.
(b) The Lebanese Health Ministry reported 41 deaths in the Nabi Chit area.
(c) Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
(d) Three Lebanese army personnel were reported among the casualties.
Explanation: The Israeli military explicitly stated that no findings related to the missing navigator were recovered during the operation. The other statements accurately reflect the reported casualties and military actions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979644/israel-pounds-beirut-warns-lebanon-of-heavy-price, 08 Mar 2026]
#11585

Consider the following statements about the conflict escalation on March 8, 2026: 1. The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon warned that military actions will not deliver a lasting win. 2. Approximately 300,000 people have been displaced due to evacuation orders. 3. Israel has claimed territorial sovereignty over parts of the Bekaa Valley. 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 correct based on the reports of displacement and UN statements. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Israeli Defence Minister explicitly stated that Israel has no territorial claims against Lebanon. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979644/israel-pounds-beirut-warns-lebanon-of-heavy-price, 08 Mar 2026]
#11586

On March 8, 2026, Israeli forces conducted a rare airborne operation in which region of Lebanon?

(a) Bekaa Valley
(b) Tyre District
(c) Sidon Governorate
(d) None of these
Explanation: Israeli helicopters dropped troops near the town of Nabi Chit, which is located in the eastern Bekaa Valley. This operation was specifically aimed at searching for the remains of a missing Israeli airforce navigator. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979644/israel-pounds-beirut-warns-lebanon-of-heavy-price, 08 Mar 2026]
#11587

The Israeli military operation in the Bekaa Valley on March 8, 2026, was officially stated to be a search for the remains of which individual?

(a) Jonathan Pollard
(b) Eli Cohen
(c) Gilad Shalit
(d) Ron Arad
Explanation: The Israeli military stated the operation was intended to recover the remains of Ron Arad, an airforce navigator who has been missing in Lebanon since 1986. The other individuals listed are historical figures not involved in this specific search operation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979644/israel-pounds-beirut-warns-lebanon-of-heavy-price, 08 Mar 2026]
#11588

Which of the following statements regarding the Prime Minister's address at the Indus RAS Expo 2026 is INCORRECT?

(a) The Prime Minister emphasized the need for clear regulatory and ethical frameworks for autonomous systems.
(b) The Prime Minister stated that the RAS revolution should be limited to large corporations and major cities.
(c) The Prime Minister highlighted that simulators displayed at the expo were 100 percent manufactured in Pakistan.
(d) The Prime Minister called for a single national innovation ecosystem involving universities and farmers.
Explanation: The Prime Minister explicitly stated that the RAS revolution must NOT remain the privilege of a few advanced economies or large corporations, but should instead be a force for inclusive growth. Therefore, option B is the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017529/pakistans-progress-in-indigenous-autonomous-capabilities-an-integral-part-of-national-defence-pm-shehbaz, 22 Jul 2026]
#11589

Where was the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026 held?

(a) Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad
(b) Pak-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad
(c) Expo Centre, Karachi
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026 took place at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad on July 22, 2026. The Jinnah Convention Centre and Karachi Expo Centre are common venues for large events but were not the site of this specific expo. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017529/pakistans-progress-in-indigenous-autonomous-capabilities-an-integral-part-of-national-defence-pm-shehbaz, 22 Jul 2026]
#11590

According to the Prime Minister's address on July 22, 2026, what percentage of indigenization has been achieved in the production of drones?

(a) 60 percent
(b) 50 percent
(c) 40 percent
(d) 75 percent
Explanation: The Prime Minister noted that drones have achieved 60 percent indigenization, highlighting the progress made in domestic manufacturing capabilities. Other figures like 40 or 50 percent are incorrect as they do not reflect the specific progress cited in the official address. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017529/pakistans-progress-in-indigenous-autonomous-capabilities-an-integral-part-of-national-defence-pm-shehbaz, 22 Jul 2026]
#11591

Consider the following statements about Pakistan's defence and technology initiatives: 1. The Indus RAS Expo 2026 was held to showcase advancements in indigenous autonomous capabilities. 2. The Prime Minister recalled the Indus AI Week held in February 2026 as part of the journey in artificial intelligence. 3. The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff is Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. Which of the statements given above 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 provided text. The expo focused on autonomous systems, the AI week was held in February, and the title of the Chief of Defence Forces is correctly identified as Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017529/pakistans-progress-in-indigenous-autonomous-capabilities-an-integral-part-of-national-defence-pm-shehbaz, 22 Jul 2026]
#11592

Which of the following statements regarding the Prime Minister's address on May 19, 2026, is INCORRECT?

(a) He reaffirmed Pakistan's resolve to defend its territorial integrity.
(b) He stated that Pakistan's peace offer was a sign of military weakness.
(c) He acknowledged the presence of students from friendly countries at the war college.
(d) He highlighted the importance of military diplomacy for regional stability.
Explanation: The Prime Minister explicitly stated that Pakistan's peace offer was never a sign of weakness, but rather a reflection of its strength and mature stance. Therefore, the statement claiming he called it a weakness is incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001538/pakistan-a-net-regional-stabiliser-contributing-to-peace-in-the-region-and-beyond-pm-shehbaz, 19 May 2026]
#11593

Which of the following statements regarding the Defence Minister's remarks on May 18, 2026, is INCORRECT?

(a) He claimed that the Indus Waters Treaty cannot be suspended unilaterally.
(b) He stated that Pakistan's armed forces gave a devastating response to India last year.
(c) He confirmed that the 28th constitutional amendment had been tabled before the cabinet.
(d) He criticized the remarks made by the Indian Army Chief.
Explanation: The Defence Minister explicitly rejected the impression that the 28th constitutional amendment had been tabled, making option C the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001298/india-will-be-relegated-to-history-if-it-attempts-misadventure-against-pakistan, 18 May 2026]
#11594

Consider the following statements regarding the geopolitical and administrative developments reported on August 9, 2026:

(a) Only 1 and 2 are correct
(b) Only 2 and 3 are correct
(c) Only 1 and 3 are correct
(d) 1, 2, and 3 are correct
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is described as an evolution toward collective deterrence rather than a bilateral pact. Statement 2 is correct as Egyptian participation is contingent upon resolving technical issues. Statement 3 is correct as the constitutional framework of AJK is designed to mirror the parliamentary system of Pakistan. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2021671/egypt-could-join-pak-saudi-turkiye-defence-pact-once-technical-issues-resolved-says-turkish-foreign-minister]
#11595

In which division of Balochistan did the Prime Minister order the deployment of the Frontier Corps on May 19, 2026?

(a) Rakhshan Division
(b) Kalat Division
(c) Makran Division
(d) None of these
Explanation: During the Apex Committee meeting in Quetta, the Prime Minister specifically directed the deployment of the Frontier Corps in the Rakhshan division to enhance security measures. The other options are existing divisions in Balochistan but were not the focus of this specific directive. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001538/pakistan-a-net-regional-stabiliser-contributing-to-peace-in-the-region-and-beyond-pm-shehbaz, 19 May 2026]
#11596

Consider the following statements regarding the geopolitical and domestic developments of 09 August 2026:

(a) Only 1 and 2 are correct
(b) Only 2 and 3 are correct
(c) Only 1 and 3 are correct
(d) All 1, 2, and 3 are correct
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is described as a move toward indigenous collective security, not as a mechanism under the auspices of NATO. Statement 2 accurately reflects the industrial supply chain challenges posed by the nationwide strike in Pakistan. Statement 3 correctly identifies the administrative challenges within the Pakistani criminal justice system involving police, judiciary, and prison coordination. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2021619/makkah-agreement]
#11597

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited which military institution on May 19, 2026?

(a) National Defence University, Islamabad
(b) Air War College, Karachi
(c) Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul
(d) Command and Staff College, Quetta
Explanation: The Prime Minister visited the Command and Staff College in Quetta to address student officers and faculty. This institution is a premier military training facility where he discussed national security and regional stability. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001538/pakistan-a-net-regional-stabiliser-contributing-to-peace-in-the-region-and-beyond-pm-shehbaz, 19 May 2026]
#11598

The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) between Pakistan and India has been in place for how many years as of 2026?

(a) 66 years
(b) 60 years
(c) 50 years
(d) 70 years
Explanation: The Indus Waters Treaty has been in effect for 66 years. It remains a foundational document for water-sharing between the two nations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001298/india-will-be-relegated-to-history-if-it-attempts-misadventure-against-pakistan, 18 May 2026]
#11599

Consider the following statements about the Prime Minister's address on May 19, 2026: 1. The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan's narrative on the diplomatic front was fully vindicated. 2. He called for the Afghan government to take credible actions against terrorist proxies. 3. The Prime Minister announced the immediate withdrawal of troops from the Balochistan border. 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 reflections of the Prime Minister's speech regarding diplomatic vindication and the demand for Afghan action against terrorists. Statement 3 is false, as the Prime Minister actually ordered the deployment of additional forces (Frontier Corps) to the Rakhshan division, not a withdrawal. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001538/pakistan-a-net-regional-stabiliser-contributing-to-peace-in-the-region-and-beyond-pm-shehbaz, 19 May 2026]
#11600

Who is the current Defence Minister of Pakistan as of May 18, 2026?

(a) Azam Nazir Tarar
(b) Khawaja Muhammad Asif
(c) Upendra Dwivedi
(d) None of these
Explanation: Khawaja Muhammad Asif is the serving Defence Minister of Pakistan. Azam Nazir Tarar is the Law Minister, and Upendra Dwivedi is the Indian Army Chief. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001298/india-will-be-relegated-to-history-if-it-attempts-misadventure-against-pakistan, 18 May 2026]