June 2026 Edition

June 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions

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

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#13321

Who was the captain of the Bangladesh cricket team during the second Test match in May 2026?

(a) Litton Das
(b) Mahmudul Hasan Joy
(c) Taijul Islam
(d) Najmul Hossain Shanto
Explanation: Najmul Hossain Shanto served as the captain of the Bangladesh team during the series. Litton Das performed wicket-keeping duties, and Mahmudul Hasan Joy was a fielder. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001532/taijul-puts-bangladesh-on-brink-of-test-series-win-over-pakistan, 19 May 2026]
#13322

Which bowler took a career-best four-wicket haul during the second ODI of the 2026 series?

(a) Matthew Kuhnemann
(b) Nathan Ellis
(c) Adam Zampa
(d) Cameron Green
Explanation: Nathan Ellis recorded a career-best four-wicket haul in the second ODI, which helped Australia level the series at 1-1. Matthew Kuhnemann also performed well in the series but his career-best was 3-38. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005169/pakistan-upstage-australia-for-2-1-odi-series-win, 04 Jun 2026]
#13323

Who was the captain of the Australian cricket team during the 2026 ODI series against Pakistan?

(a) Josh Inglis
(b) Adam Zampa
(c) Nathan Ellis
(d) None of these
Explanation: Josh Inglis served as the captain for the Australian side throughout the three-match ODI series. Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis were members of the squad but did not hold the captaincy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005169/pakistan-upstage-australia-for-2-1-odi-series-win, 04 Jun 2026]
#13324

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]
#13325

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]
#13326

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]
#13327

Which of the following statements regarding the performance of Pakistani athletes on July 25, 2026, is INCORRECT?

(a) Afzal Khan won his boxing bout by a unanimous decision.
(b) Fatima Zehra forced a referee stoppage in her boxing match.
(c) Ayub Qureshi won his lawn bowls match against Ross Owen.
(d) Jehanara Nabi did not qualify for the swimming semi-finals.
Explanation: Ayub Qureshi lost his lawn bowls match to Ross Owen of Wales, making the statement that he won incorrect. The other three statements accurately reflect the outcomes reported for the respective athletes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018172/pakistan-boxers-afzal-fatima-start-commonwealth-games-campaigns-in-style, 25 Jul 2026]
#13328

Consider the following statements about the performance of Pakistani athletes at the Commonwealth Games on July 25, 2026: 1. Afzal Khan secured a victory in the 65kg boxing category. 2. Fatima Zehra advanced to the quarter-finals after her victory. 3. Jehanara Nabi qualified for the semi-finals of the women's 50m butterfly. 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 Afzal won his bout and Fatima advanced to the quarter-finals. Statement 3 is incorrect because Jehanara Nabi finished 40th overall and failed to qualify for the semi-finals. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018172/pakistan-boxers-afzal-fatima-start-commonwealth-games-campaigns-in-style, 25 Jul 2026]
#13329

Which Pakistani athlete competed in the men's 200m individual medley during the Commonwealth Games on July 25, 2026?

(a) Ahmad Durrani
(b) Ayub Qureshi
(c) Jehanara Nabi
(d) Afzal Khan
Explanation: Ahmad Durrani represented Pakistan in the men's 200m individual medley, finishing 17th overall. Ayub Qureshi competed in lawn bowls, and Jehanara Nabi participated in swimming but in a different event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018172/pakistan-boxers-afzal-fatima-start-commonwealth-games-campaigns-in-style, 25 Jul 2026]
#13330

Consider the following statements about the US-Canada trade situation as of July 2026: 1. The US President invoked Section 338 to retaliate against what the administration termed discriminatory trade practices. 2. The tariffs apply to a diverse range of goods including wine, cement, and ice hockey gear. 3. The US Trade Representative is currently holding bilateral talks regarding the USMCA with Canadian officials in Mexico City. 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. Statement 3 is incorrect because the US Trade Representative is holding bilateral talks with Mexico, having pointedly left Canada out of those specific negotiations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017209/us-imposes-new-50pc-tariffs-on-20bn-worth-of-canadian-products, 21 Jul 2026]
#13331

Consider the following statements about the 2026 Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship: 1. India successfully defended their title in the tournament. 2. Pakistan's path to the final included a victory over Bangladesh. 3. The tournament was hosted in a city within the United Arab Emirates. 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: India retained the title, and Pakistan did defeat Bangladesh (5-2) during the group stage. However, the tournament was hosted in Muscat, which is in Oman, not the United Arab Emirates. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018608/india-beat-pakistan-to-retain-youth-hockey5s-asian-title, 27 Jul 2026]
#13332

Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship is INCORRECT?

(a) India remained unbeaten against Pakistan throughout the tournament.
(b) Pakistan qualified for the final after finishing second in the group standings.
(c) Pakistan defeated Oman in their opening match of the tournament.
(d) India lost the final match to Pakistan by a margin of two goals.
Explanation: India won the final match 3-1, making the statement that they lost the final incorrect. The other three statements are factually accurate regarding the tournament's progression. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018608/india-beat-pakistan-to-retain-youth-hockey5s-asian-title, 27 Jul 2026]
#13333

In which stadium was the second ODI match between Pakistan and Bangladesh held in March 2026?

(a) Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium
(b) Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium
(c) Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
(d) Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium
Explanation: The match took place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The other options are also cricket venues in Bangladesh but were not the site of this specific match. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981999/icc-reprimands-salman-ali-agha-for-breaching-code-of-conduct-in-bangladesh-odi, 14 Mar 2026]
#13334

Who served as the match referee for the second ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh in March 2026?

(a) Adrian Holdstock
(b) Tanvir Ahmed
(c) Kumar Dharmasena
(d) Neeyamur Rashid Rahul
Explanation: Neeyamur Rashid Rahul of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees proposed the sanction. The others listed were on-field or third/fourth umpires. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981999/icc-reprimands-salman-ali-agha-for-breaching-code-of-conduct-in-bangladesh-odi, 14 Mar 2026]
#13335

Which of the following teams was scheduled to play against Pakistan in the opening match of the 2026 CAVA championship?

(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Kazakhstan
(c) Uzbekistan
(d) Bangladesh
Explanation: Pakistan was scheduled to face Sri Lanka in the opening fixture of the tournament. The other countries listed are participating teams but were scheduled for different matches. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017387/hosts-pakistan-to-face-sri-lanka-in-central-asian-volleyball-opener, 22 Jul 2026]
#13336

The 2026 CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship is scheduled to conclude on which date?

(a) July 22, 2026
(b) July 25, 2026
(c) August 01, 2026
(d) July 29, 2026
Explanation: The tournament is a week-long event that officially concludes on July 29, 2026. The other dates represent either the start of the event or arbitrary dates within the same month. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017387/hosts-pakistan-to-face-sri-lanka-in-central-asian-volleyball-opener, 22 Jul 2026]
#13337

Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship is INCORRECT?

(a) The tournament is being hosted at the Liaqat Gymnasium.
(b) The Pakistan Volleyball Federation made security arrangements for all participating teams.
(c) India participated in the tournament after securing no-objection certificates.
(d) The championship aims to promote regional friendship through sports.
Explanation: The Indian team withdrew from the tournament at the eleventh hour despite the PVF securing the necessary documentation and security arrangements. Therefore, the statement that India participated is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017387/hosts-pakistan-to-face-sri-lanka-in-central-asian-volleyball-opener, 22 Jul 2026]
#13338

Consider the following statements about the 2026 CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship: 1. The tournament is hosted by Pakistan at the Pakistan Sports Complex. 2. India withdrew from the competition shortly before the start of the event. 3. Afghanistan's participation was confirmed and the team arrived in Islamabad on time. 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. Statement 3 is incorrect because Afghanistan's participation remained uncertain due to documentation issues, and the team had not arrived in Islamabad as expected. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017387/hosts-pakistan-to-face-sri-lanka-in-central-asian-volleyball-opener, 22 Jul 2026]
#13339

Who scored the opening goal for India in the 2026 Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship final?

(a) Ketan Kushwaha
(b) Shahrukh Ali
(c) Romit Pal
(d) None of these
Explanation: Romit Pal scored the first goal for India four minutes and 13 seconds into the final match. Ketan Kushwaha and Shahrukh Ali also scored in the match but were not the first to find the net. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018608/india-beat-pakistan-to-retain-youth-hockey5s-asian-title, 27 Jul 2026]
#13340

In which venue was the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men’s Volleyball Championship held on 2026-07-25?

(a) Jinnah Stadium
(b) Liaquat Gymnasium
(c) Ayub National Stadium
(d) None of these
Explanation: The tournament matches were hosted at the Liaquat Gymnasium located within the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad. Jinnah Stadium is a separate facility often used for football or athletics, making it an incorrect distractor. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018165/pakistan-stay-perfect-in-central-asian-volleyball-association-championship, 25 Jul 2026]