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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.
#18581
Consider the following statements about the government's austerity measures announced in March 2026: 1. The Prime Minister decided to review the work-from-home and distance learning plan on a weekly basis. 2. The government reported that the country currently lacks adequate reserves of petrol and diesel. 3. The Prime Minister urged federal and provincial ministers to play an effective role in resource provision. 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 PM decided to review the contingency plan weekly. Statement 2 is incorrect because the government explicitly stated that the country had adequate reserves of petrol and diesel. Statement 3 is correct as the PM called for active participation from all ministers. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979860/pm-shehbaz-to-announce-austerity-plan-tomorrow-amid-global-fuel-crisis, 08 Mar 2026]
#18582
Consider the following statements about the events in Islamabad on March 8, 2026: 1. The police detained both male and female participants during the march. 2. The wife of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Secretary General was among those detained. 3. The marchers were permitted to reach the National Press Club before being arrested. 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 both men and women were detained, and the wife of the HRCP Secretary General was arrested at the police station. Statement 3 is incorrect because the police were already present at the National Press Club, preventing the marchers from reaching it. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979796/dozens-of-aurat-march-activists-participants-detained-by-police-in-islamabad-ahead-of-international-womens-day-rally, 08 Mar 2026]
#18583
Which area in the twin cities remained closed to the public even after the general lifting of restrictions on April 26, 2026?
(a) The Islamabad International Airport
(b) The Diplomatic Enclave main gate
(c) Areas surrounding Nur Khan Airbase
(d) The Rawalpindi Railway Station
Explanation: Residential and commercial areas around the Nur Khan Airbase remained under closure, causing significant inconvenience to local residents. The other locations were not reported as remaining under restricted access. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995277/traffic-restrictions-around-islamabads-red-zone-serena-hotel-lifted-ishaq-dar, 26 Apr 2026]
#18584
Who were the two federal ministers responsible for announcing the fuel price adjustments on April 2, 2026?
(a) Ali Pervaiz Malik and Muhammad Aurangzeb
(b) Bilal Yaseen and Shehbaz Sharif
(c) Muhammad Aurangzeb and Bilal Yaseen
(d) Ali Pervaiz Malik and Shehbaz Sharif
Explanation: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb jointly announced the fuel price revisions on April 2, 2026. Other combinations include the Prime Minister or other provincial ministers who were not the primary spokespersons for this specific announcement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994758/govt-hikes-petrol-high-speed-diesel-prices-by-rs26, 24 Apr 2026]
#18585
Who is the designated US Special Envoy expected to lead the engagement with Iran as per the 2026 diplomatic developments?
(a) Steve Witkoff
(b) Henry Kissinger
(c) Abbas Araghchi
(d) None of these
Explanation: Steve Witkoff is identified as the US Special Envoy tasked with leading the engagement. Henry Kissinger is a historical figure associated with past US-China diplomacy, and Abbas Araghchi is the Iranian Foreign Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1985071/islamabad-offers-to-host-us-iran-climbdown-effort, 25 Mar 2026]
#18586
All of the following are potential impacts of the weather system forecasted by the PMD for March 2026 EXCEPT:
(a) Landslides in vulnerable areas of upper KP, GB, and AJK
(b) Widespread flooding in the Indus River delta
(c) Decrease in daytime temperatures in upper parts of the country
(d) Hailstorm at isolated places in Islamabad
Explanation: The PMD warned of landslides, temperature drops, and hailstorms, but it did not issue a warning for widespread flooding in the Indus River delta. Flooding is not a standard consequence of the described westerly wave in this context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980117/pmd-warns-winds-could-carry-pollutants-from-iran-worsen-air-quality-in-western-parts-of-pakistan, 09 Mar 2026]
#18587
Which prominent human rights defender was among those reported as detained by the police on March 8, 2026?
(a) Hina Jilani
(b) Asma Jahangir
(c) Tahira Abdullah
(d) Malala Yousafzai
Explanation: Tahira Abdullah, a well-known human rights defender, was explicitly named as one of the individuals taken into custody. The other figures listed were not involved in this specific event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979796/dozens-of-aurat-march-activists-participants-detained-by-police-in-islamabad-ahead-of-international-womens-day-rally, 08 Mar 2026]
#18588
Consider the following statements about the PMD weather forecast for March 2026: 1. The weather system is expected to persist until March 31, 2026. 2. Hailstorms are expected only in the plains of Punjab. 3. Tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during the forecast period. 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 system may persist until March 31. Statement 2 is incorrect because hailstorms are predicted for various regions, including Balochistan, Sindh, and Kashmir, not just Punjab. Statement 3 is correct as the PMD advised travelers to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1984621/met-office-predicts-rain-thunderstorms-across-country-from-march-24-30, 23 Mar 2026]
#18589
On what date in 2026 did official sources in Pakistan dismiss reports regarding a delegation sent to Kabul?
(a) March 05, 2026
(b) March 15, 2026
(c) March 10, 2026
(d) March 20, 2026
Explanation: Official sources issued the clarification on March 10, 2026, in response to circulating rumors about diplomatic talks with the Afghan Taliban. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980547/official-sources-dismiss-reports-of-pakistan-sending-delegation-to-kabul-for-talks-with-afghan-taliban, 10 Mar 2026]
#18590
What is the primary geopolitical reason cited for the disruption of LNG supplies to Pakistan in 2026?
(a) Closure of the Strait of Hormuz
(b) Sanctions on the Suez Canal
(c) Blockade of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
(d) None of these
Explanation: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following regional military escalations has prevented LNG-loaded vessels from reaching their destinations, forcing suppliers like Qatar to declare force majeure. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998447/pakistan-turns-down-two-lowest-evaluated-lng-bids, 07 May 2026]
#18591
Consider the following statements about the 2026 conflict dynamics: 1. The Lebanese government has officially sought full normalization of relations with Israel. 2. The Israeli military reported the death of 17 soldiers in southern Lebanon since the fighting erupted in March 2026. 3. US President Donald Trump expressed optimism regarding a potential peace deal between Israel and Lebanon in 2026. 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 false because the Lebanese Prime Minister explicitly stated that Lebanon is not seeking normalization, but rather a security agreement and withdrawal. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate based on the reported developments in the conflict. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998133/israel-strikes-beirut-for-the-first-time-since-ceasefire, 06 May 2026]
#18592
Benjamin Netanyahu delayed the release of his 2026 medical report by how many months?
(a) One month
(b) Three months
(c) Two months
(d) Four months
Explanation: Netanyahu stated he withheld the medical report for two months to prevent the spread of false propaganda by Iran. This delay was intended to maintain stability during the ongoing conflict. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994721/netanyahu-says-he-was-successfully-treated-for-prostate-cancer, 24 Apr 2026]
#18593
Which of the following regions was specifically mentioned by the PMD as likely to experience rain and thunderstorms between March 9 and March 12, 2026?
(a) Thar Desert
(b) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(c) Coastal Sindh
(d) None of these
Explanation: The PMD forecast identified several districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, such as Dir, Kohistan, and Chitral, as areas expected to receive rain and thunderstorms. Thar and coastal Sindh were not included in this specific weather advisory. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980117/pmd-warns-winds-could-carry-pollutants-from-iran-worsen-air-quality-in-western-parts-of-pakistan, 09 Mar 2026]
#18594
Which of the following companies did NOT submit a successful bid for the spot LNG cargoes in the April 2026 tender?
(a) TotalEnergies
(b) Vitol Bahrain
(c) OQ Trading
(d) Trafigura
Explanation: TotalEnergies, Vitol Bahrain, and OQ Trading were the three companies that secured the lowest bids. Trafigura was not among the successful bidders mentioned in the tender results. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994734/pakistan-secures-3-bids-for-spot-lng-cargoes, 24 Apr 2026]
#18595
At which location in Pakistan did the Iranian Foreign Minister arrive for his diplomatic visit in 2026?
(a) Allama Iqbal International Airport
(b) Jinnah International Airport
(c) Nur Khan Air Base
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Iranian Foreign Minister arrived at the Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi. The other options are major civilian airports in Pakistan that were not the site of this specific diplomatic arrival. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995258/irans-araghchi-visits-pakistan-for-2nd-time-in-two-days-envoy-says-trip-undertaken-to-discuss-regional-developments, 26 Apr 2026]
#18596
Consider the following statements about the LNG supply situation in 2026: 1. The Power Division requested 400 million mmcfd of LNG to mitigate summer loadshedding. 2. PLL successfully imported eight cargoes in March 2026 to stabilize the market. 3. The basket RLNG price in March 2026 was based on only two cargoes. 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 Power Division requested 400 million mmcfd. Statement 3 is correct as the basket price was based on only two cargoes in March. Statement 2 is incorrect because imports were significantly lower than eight cargoes due to force majeure. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998447/pakistan-turns-down-two-lowest-evaluated-lng-bids, 07 May 2026]
#18597
Consider the following statements about the weather and environmental situation in March 2026: 1. The PMD warned that winds could carry pollutants from Iran into western Pakistan. 2. The westerly wave is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. 3. The PMD advised that daytime temperatures would increase significantly due to the incoming weather system. 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 PMD's official forecast. Statement 3 is incorrect because the PMD predicted a decrease, not an increase, in daytime temperatures. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980117/pmd-warns-winds-could-carry-pollutants-from-iran-worsen-air-quality-in-western-parts-of-pakistan, 09 Mar 2026]
#18598
Who is the current Supreme Leader of Iran as of April 2026?
(a) Ali Khamenei
(b) Mojtaba Khamenei
(c) Ebrahim Raisi
(d) None of these
Explanation: Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the role of Supreme Leader following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on February 28, 2026. Ali Khamenei is the late predecessor, not the current leader. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990308/in-written-message-iran-supreme-leader-says-tehran-does-not-seek-war-but-will-not-renounce-legitimate-rights, 09 Apr 2026]
#18599
Who is the current Chief Minister of Sindh who announced the fare freeze on April 5, 2026?
(a) Syed Qaim Ali Shah
(b) Murad Ali Shah
(c) Sardar Ali Shah
(d) None of these
Explanation: Murad Ali Shah is the Chief Minister of Sindh who held the press conference at CM House to announce the agreement with transporters. The other names are either former chief ministers or provincial ministers not holding the CM office at the time of the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1988836/sindh-cm-secures-fare-freeze-after-talks-with-transporters-amid-fuel-price-hike, 05 Apr 2026]
#18600
Which of the following statements regarding the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's response on April 27, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The Ministry claimed that Pakistan's targeting is intelligence-based and precise.
(b) The Ministry alleged that Afghan media reports were amplified by Indian media.
(c) The Ministry stated that the Afghan Taliban regime relies on misinformation to cover up governance failures.
(d) The Ministry confirmed that a strike was carried out on the Sayed Jamaluddin Afghani University.
Explanation: The Ministry explicitly denied that any strike was carried out on the university, labeling the claims as 'frivolous and fake'. Therefore, is the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995552/info-ministry-rubbishes-reports-of-pakistan-targeting-varsity-residential-areas-in-afghanistans-kunar, 27 Apr 2026]