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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.
#11781
The magnitude of the two major tremors that struck Venezuela in June 2026 were:
(a) 7.2 and 7.5
(b) 7.0 and 7.3
(c) 6.5 and 6.8
(d) 7.8 and 8.1
Explanation: The earthquakes were recorded at magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. These are considered among the most significant seismic events in modern Latin American history. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2010996/death-toll-from-venezuela-earthquake-rises-to-920-as-foreign-rescue-teams-start-arriving, 26 Jun 2026]
#11782
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective or outcome of the June 2026 Burgenstock talks?
(a) Establishment of a high-level committee for political oversight
(b) Immediate and permanent lifting of all global sanctions on Iran
(c) Creation of a communication line to avoid incidents in the Strait of Hormuz
(d) Formation of working groups focused on nuclear and sanctions issues
Explanation: While the talks addressed sanctions and nuclear issues through working groups, there was no agreement for the immediate and permanent lifting of all global sanctions. The other options are explicitly mentioned as outcomes of the summit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009504/pm-shehbaz-cdf-asim-munir-depart-for-switzerland-to-attend-iran-us-talks, 20 Jun 2026]
#11783
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Venezuela earthquake disaster: 1. The earthquakes occurred approximately 160 kilometres west of Caracas. 2. Over 50,000 people were reported missing in the aftermath of the tremors. 3. The government successfully utilized heavy machinery in all affected regions immediately after the disaster. 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 report. Statement 3 is incorrect because residents specifically decried the lack of state help and the absence of proper equipment and machinery to extract victims from the rubble. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2010996/death-toll-from-venezuela-earthquake-rises-to-920-as-foreign-rescue-teams-start-arriving, 26 Jun 2026]
#11784
How much financial aid did the United States pledge to Venezuela following the June 2026 earthquake disaster?
(a) 50 million dollars
(b) 100 million dollars
(c) 200 million dollars
(d) 150 million dollars
Explanation: The United States government mobilized $150 million in aid to support relief efforts. This was accompanied by a temporary easing of sanctions to ensure the aid could reach the affected population. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2010996/death-toll-from-venezuela-earthquake-rises-to-920-as-foreign-rescue-teams-start-arriving, 26 Jun 2026]
#11785
Consider the following statements about the security operations in Balochistan in July 2026: 1. The military spokesperson stated that security forces would exercise proportionality in their response to the attacks. 2. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized a mutual and singular decision by civil and military leadership to end terrorism. 3. The attacks in Balochistan since July 5 included an ambush of an army convoy in Bela. 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 ISPR spokesperson explicitly warned that terrorists should expect no 'rationality and proportionality' in the security response. Statements 2 and 3 are factually correct as per the official government and military briefings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014419/75-terrorists-killed-in-balochistan-since-july-5-says-cm-bugti, 10 Jul 2026]
#11786
Which of the following statements regarding the June 27, 2026, attack is INCORRECT?
(a) Three Rangers personnel were martyred in the line of duty.
(b) The captured militant was identified as an Afghan national.
(c) Four soldiers were reported injured during the exchange of fire.
(d) The attack was successfully carried out by the militants without any casualties to their own ranks.
Explanation: The statement that the militants suffered no casualties is incorrect, as the ISPR confirmed that three attackers were eliminated and one was captured. The other options accurately reflect the details provided in the official report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011178/3-sindh-rangers-personnel-martyred-during-attack-on-local-headquarters-in-karachis-gulistan-i-jauhar-sindh-ig, 27 Jun 2026]
#11787
Which coastal city near Caracas was identified as one of the worst-affected areas by the 2026 earthquakes?
(a) Valencia
(b) La Guaira
(c) Caraballeda
(d) Maracaibo
Explanation: La Guaira is explicitly identified as the worst-affected coastal city where at least 100 buildings collapsed. While Caraballeda is in the same state, La Guaira is the primary city cited for the scale of destruction. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2010996/death-toll-from-venezuela-earthquake-rises-to-920-as-foreign-rescue-teams-start-arriving, 26 Jun 2026]
#11788
Consider the following statements about the security operation in Karachi on June 27, 2026: 1. The attack occurred in the evening hours near Mosamiyat Chowrangi. 2. The Sindh Inspector General of Police confirmed that a fierce exchange of gunfire followed the initial blast. 3. The funeral prayers for the martyred personnel were attended by the Chief of Army Staff. 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 they align with the reported timeline and official confirmation by the Sindh IGP. Statement 3 is incorrect because the report mentions the attendance of the Interior Minister, Sindh Governor, and Sindh Chief Minister, but does not list the COAS as a participant in the funeral prayers. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011178/3-sindh-rangers-personnel-martyred-during-attack-on-local-headquarters-in-karachis-gulistan-i-jauhar-sindh-ig, 27 Jun 2026]
#11789
The framework for the June 2026 peace talks was based on which previously signed agreement?
(a) The Geneva Accord
(b) The Lucerne Protocol
(c) The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding
(d) None of these
Explanation: The talks were conducted under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This document provided the foundational structure for the subsequent negotiations in Switzerland. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009504/pm-shehbaz-cdf-asim-munir-depart-for-switzerland-to-attend-iran-us-talks, 20 Jun 2026]
#11790
According to the ISPR, which militant group was responsible for the attack on the Rangers facility in June 2026?
(a) Jamaatul Ahrar
(b) Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan
(c) Balochistan Liberation Army
(d) Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Explanation: The ISPR explicitly identified the attackers as belonging to Jamaatul Ahrar, which it described as an Indian proxy. Other groups listed are active in Pakistan but were not cited in the official report regarding this specific incident. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011178/3-sindh-rangers-personnel-martyred-during-attack-on-local-headquarters-in-karachis-gulistan-i-jauhar-sindh-ig, 27 Jun 2026]
#11791
The ongoing counterterrorism campaign mentioned by the ISPR in the context of the June 2026 attack is known as:
(a) Zarb-e-Azb
(b) Radd-ul-Fasaad
(c) Azm-i-Istehkam
(d) None of these
Explanation: The ISPR stated that the counterterrorism campaign under the vision 'Azm-i-Istehkam' would continue to wipe out foreign-supported terrorism. Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad were previous military operations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011178/3-sindh-rangers-personnel-martyred-during-attack-on-local-headquarters-in-karachis-gulistan-i-jauhar-sindh-ig, 27 Jun 2026]
#11792
Which two nations served as the primary mediators for the US-Iran peace talks held in June 2026?
(a) Pakistan and Qatar
(b) Switzerland and Turkey
(c) Oman and Saudi Arabia
(d) China and Russia
Explanation: Pakistan and Qatar acted as the joint mediators for the talks, issuing the joint statement regarding the progress made. These nations have been instrumental in facilitating the framework established by the Islamabad MoU. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009504/pm-shehbaz-cdf-asim-munir-depart-for-switzerland-to-attend-iran-us-talks, 20 Jun 2026]
#11793
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic developments in June 2026: 1. The talks were held to address the conflict that began in late February. 2. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif participated as a mediator in the process. 3. The technical-level talks were scheduled to conclude immediately upon the departure of the delegations from Switzerland. 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 the conflict began in late February and the Prime Minister acted as a mediator. Statement 3 is incorrect because the technical-level talks were scheduled to continue for the rest of the week following the summit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009504/pm-shehbaz-cdf-asim-munir-depart-for-switzerland-to-attend-iran-us-talks, 20 Jun 2026]
#11794
The decision to hold fuel prices in March 2026 was made following a consultative session that included which high-ranking official?
(a) Minister of Finance
(b) Governor of the State Bank
(c) Field Marshal Asim Munir
(d) Chairman of the FBR
Explanation: The consultative session involved federal and provincial representatives and was attended by the Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir. This reflects the high-level coordination regarding national economic security. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981713/pm-shehbaz-says-prices-of-petroleum-products-not-being-increased-despite-uptick-in-global-market, 13 Mar 2026]
#11795
Who received Field Marshal Asim Munir upon his arrival in the region on March 21, 2026?
(a) Rawalpindi Corps Commander
(b) Peshawar Corps Commander
(c) Quetta Corps Commander
(d) Lahore Corps Commander
Explanation: The Peshawar Corps Commander is responsible for the security of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region and officially received the Army Chief upon his arrival. Other corps commanders oversee different geographical jurisdictions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1984256/terrorists-operating-from-afghanistan-wont-be-allowed-to-undermine-pakistans-security-cdf-munir, 21 Mar 2026]
#11796
Consider the following statements about the security situation as of March 21, 2026: 1. The military leadership has expressed that sanctuaries across the border in Afghanistan pose a threat to Pakistan's security. 2. The Army Chief attributed operational successes to the sacrifices of the nation's martyrs. 3. The government has officially declared that all border security operations have been permanently concluded. 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 ISPR statement. Statement 3 is incorrect because the military continues to maintain a posture of vigilance and active defense against cross-border threats, rather than concluding operations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1984256/terrorists-operating-from-afghanistan-wont-be-allowed-to-undermine-pakistans-security-cdf-munir, 21 Mar 2026]
#11797
Which of the following statements regarding the visit of Field Marshal Asim Munir on March 21, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) He announced a permanent withdrawal of all troops from the border regions.
(b) He emphasized that terrorists operating from Afghanistan would not be allowed to undermine Pakistan's security.
(c) He offered Eidul Fitr prayers with the troops.
(d) He lauded the achievements of the soldiers during Operation Ghazab lil-Haq.
Explanation: The military leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to defending sovereignty and maintaining a presence in border regions, making the claim of a permanent withdrawal false. The other statements accurately reflect the events of the visit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1984256/terrorists-operating-from-afghanistan-wont-be-allowed-to-undermine-pakistans-security-cdf-munir, 21 Mar 2026]
#11798
Which of the following statements regarding the drone incident on March 14, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The drones were described by the ISPR as rudimentary.
(b) The Pakistan Airports Authority denied that Islamabad's airspace was closed.
(c) The drones successfully hit their intended military targets.
(d) The state refers to the TTP as Fitna al-Khawarij.
Explanation: The ISPR explicitly stated that the drones failed to reach their intended targets and were intercepted by security forces. Therefore, the claim that they successfully hit military targets is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981957/rudimentary-drones-launched-by-afghan-taliban-injure-4-failed-to-reach-targets-ispr, 14 Mar 2026]
#11799
Which of the following statements regarding the March 18, 2026, weather event in Karachi is INCORRECT?
(a) The event involved heavy showers and strong winds.
(b) The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted rainfall until Thursday.
(c) The rainfall was limited exclusively to the coastal areas of Clifton and Defence.
(d) The Karachi Mayor advised citizens to avoid unnecessary movement.
Explanation: Rainfall was reported across a wide range of areas including Gulshan-i-Iqbal, North Karachi, and I.I. Chundrigar Road, not just coastal areas. Therefore, the statement that it was limited to Clifton and Defence is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1983379/15-die-in-rain-related-incidents-as-heavy-showers-strong-winds-hit-parts-of-karachi, 18 Mar 2026]
#11800
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic developments on April 25, 2026: 1. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for regional stability. 2. The Iranian Foreign Minister described his visit to Pakistan as very fruitful. 3. The US President confirmed that the cancellation of the envoys' visit signifies an immediate resumption of war.
(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 official statements made by the Prime Minister and the Iranian Foreign Minister. Statement 3 is incorrect because President Trump explicitly stated that the cancellation did not mean he would resume the war. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994958/iranian-delegation-led-by-araghchi-leaves-after-meeting-pm-cdf-munir-trump-cancels-us-envoys-visit, 25 Apr 2026]