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June 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#11721
Which Iranian entity claimed responsibility for targeting a US airbase in retaliation for the May 28, 2026, strikes?
(a) Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
(b) Artesh (Regular Army of Iran)
(c) Basij Resistance Force
(d) Quds Force
Explanation: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced that they targeted a US base in response to the US attack near Bandar Abbas. While the Quds Force is a branch of the IRGC, the official statement was issued by the IRGC leadership. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003525/us-strikes-iran-drawing-retaliatory-attack-on-american-base-after-trump-dismisses-report-of-hormuz-deal, 28 May 2026]
#11722
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 ODI series between Pakistan and Australia is INCORRECT?
(a) Pakistan won the first ODI match held in Rawalpindi.
(b) Australia won the second ODI match by 41 runs.
(c) The final ODI match was decided by a four-wicket victory for Pakistan.
(d) Pakistan won the series with a final score of 3-0.
Explanation: Pakistan won the series 2-1, not 3-0. The other statements accurately reflect the series progression and results. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005169/pakistan-upstage-australia-for-2-1-odi-series-win, 04 Jun 2026]
#11723
Which of the following statements regarding the May 2026 escalation is INCORRECT?
(a) The US military shot down four Iranian attack drones during the operation.
(b) The ceasefire between the US and Iran had been in effect since the beginning of 2026.
(c) Oil prices rebounded following reports of the renewed hostilities.
(d) The US official stated that the military actions were intended to be defensive.
Explanation: The ceasefire between the US and Iran took effect in early April 2026, not at the beginning of the year. The other statements accurately reflect the events of May 28, 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003525/us-strikes-iran-drawing-retaliatory-attack-on-american-base-after-trump-dismisses-report-of-hormuz-deal, 28 May 2026]
#11724
Which stadium hosted the third and final ODI match between Pakistan and Australia on June 4, 2026?
(a) Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
(b) National Bank Stadium
(c) Gaddafi Stadium
(d) Multan Cricket Stadium
Explanation: The third ODI match, which decided the series in favor of Pakistan, was played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Rawalpindi hosted the first match of the series. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005169/pakistan-upstage-australia-for-2-1-odi-series-win, 04 Jun 2026]
#11725
Consider the following statements about the final ODI match of the 2026 series: 1. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. 2. Pakistan successfully chased the target in 41.5 overs. 3. Shadab Khan and Abdul Samad shared an unbroken seventh-wicket partnership to secure the win. 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 match report. Australia batted first after winning the toss, Pakistan reached the target in 41.5 overs, and the partnership between Shadab and Samad was indeed the decisive factor for the seventh wicket. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005169/pakistan-upstage-australia-for-2-1-odi-series-win, 04 Jun 2026]
#11726
Who currently serves as the United States Secretary of State as of May 27, 2026?
(a) Mike Pompeo
(b) Marco Rubio
(c) Antony Blinken
(d) None of these
Explanation: Marco Rubio is identified as the US Secretary of State in the report regarding the cabinet meeting. Other options are either former secretaries or not currently serving in that capacity. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003490/trump-cabinet-looks-forward-to-progress-on-iran-deal-in-coming-hours-days, 27 May 2026]
#11727
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]
#11728
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]
#11729
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]
#11730
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]
#11731
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic developments in June 2026: 1. The talks were conducted under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. 2. The negotiations included representatives from the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar. 3. The final peace deal was successfully signed and concluded during the Lake Lucerne Summit. 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 talks were held under the Islamabad MoU framework with the four mentioned nations participating. Statement 3 is incorrect because the summit established a roadmap to reach a final deal within 60 days, rather than signing the final deal itself at that time. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009504/us-iran-genuinely-want-peace-in-the-region-pm-shehbaz, 21 Jun 2026]
#11732
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic developments between the US and Iran in 2026: 1. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister confirmed that negotiations for a final deal have already concluded. 2. The US and Iran held direct high-level talks at the Lake Lucerne Summit. 3. Both sides have exchanged fire in the Gulf since the signing of the US-Iran deal on June 18, 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 incorrect because Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that negotiations for a final deal have not yet begun. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate regarding the summit history and the ongoing military tensions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012207/trump-says-us-getting-along-well-with-iran-as-both-countries-hold-indirect-talks-in-qatar, 01 Jul 2026]
#11733
Which two nations acted as the primary mediators for the US-Iran peace talks in June 2026?
(a) Pakistan and Qatar
(b) Turkey and Oman
(c) China and Saudi Arabia
(d) Iraq and Kuwait
Explanation: Pakistan and Qatar served as the official mediators for the negotiations, facilitating the framework established by the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Other nations like Turkey or Oman have historically mediated regional disputes but were not the primary facilitators in this instance. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009504/us-iran-genuinely-want-peace-in-the-region-pm-shehbaz, 21 Jun 2026]
#11734
On July 8, 2026, Pakistan's Foreign Office urged restraint following military strikes between which two nations?
(a) Saudi Arabia and Yemen
(b) United States and Iran
(c) Israel and Lebanon
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Foreign Office statement specifically addressed the escalating hostilities and mutual strikes between the United States and Iran. The other options represent different regional conflicts not central to this specific diplomatic appeal. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013927/pakistan-urges-us-iran-to-exercise-restraint-after-overnight-strikes, 08 Jul 2026]
#11735
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic situation as of July 8, 2026: 1. Pakistan has officially offered to continue its role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran. 2. The US leadership expressed optimism regarding the continuation of the ceasefire during the Nato summit. 3. The Islamabad MoU was signed after the US carried out attacks in response to the downing of an Apache helicopter. 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 Pakistan reaffirmed its mediation role. Statement 3 is correct as the MoU followed the helicopter incident. Statement 2 is incorrect because the US leadership explicitly stated the ceasefire was 'over' at the summit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013927/pakistan-urges-us-iran-to-exercise-restraint-after-overnight-strikes, 08 Jul 2026]
#11736
Who is the current Foreign Minister of Iran mentioned in the context of the 2026 diplomatic efforts?
(a) Ali Bagheri Kani
(b) Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
(c) Mohammad Javad Zarif
(d) Abbas Araghchi
Explanation: Abbas Araghchi is identified as the Iranian Foreign Minister who expressed readiness for diplomacy provided the United States alters its approach. The other individuals listed are either former officials or not the primary spokesperson for this specific event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996711/trump-not-satisfied-with-irans-new-proposal-says-truce-terminated-hostilities-as-war-powers-deadline-arrives, 01 May 2026]
#11737
Which of the following is NOT a factor currently influencing global market sentiment as of 2026-04-29?
(a) Anticipation of a US Federal Reserve interest rate decision
(b) Expectations of immediate global nuclear disarmament
(c) Concerns regarding the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
(d) Earnings updates from major technology firms
Explanation: The report focuses on energy security, monetary policy, and corporate earnings; it does not mention global nuclear disarmament as a current market driver. The other three options are explicitly identified as key factors affecting investor behavior. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996151/oil-spikes-while-stocks-slip-ahead-of-us-fed-rate-decision, 29 Apr 2026]
#11738
Which organization issued a statement on April 12, 2026, declaring that military vessels approaching the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a breach of the ceasefire?
(a) Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
(b) United States Central Command
(c) International Maritime Organization
(d) None of these
Explanation: The IRGC issued the warning following the US announcement of a blockade. The other options are either international bodies or US military commands not responsible for this specific Iranian policy statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991096/after-trumps-blockade-announcement-irgc-says-will-view-military-vessels-approaching-hormuz-as-ceasefire-breach, 12 Apr 2026]
#11739
Who led the Iranian delegation during the peace talks held in Islamabad on April 11, 2026?
(a) Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
(b) Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
(c) Ali Bagheri Kani
(d) None of these
Explanation: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, led the Iranian delegation during the Islamabad talks. The other names listed are prominent Iranian officials but were not the heads of this specific delegation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990743/us-iran-search-for-breakthrough-in-islamabad-as-talks-stretch-into-third-round, 11 Apr 2026]
#11740
Which of the following statements regarding the Iran-US talks in April 2026 is INCORRECT?
(a) The talks in Islamabad lasted for nearly 21 hours.
(b) Iran maintains that its right to enrich uranium is indisputable.
(c) The negotiations in Islamabad resulted in a comprehensive peace agreement.
(d) Messages between Iran and the US have continued to be exchanged through Pakistan.
Explanation: The talks in Islamabad did not yield a breakthrough or a formal agreement, making statement B incorrect. The other statements accurately reflect the reported status of the negotiations and Iran's official stance. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991972/cdf-munir-visits-iran-alongside-delegation-as-part-of-mediation-efforts-holds-meeting-with-fm-araghchi, 15 Apr 2026]