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March 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
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Q.18 In March 2021, a ship blocked the Suez Canal for six days, what was the name of the ship?
(a) Ever Given
(b) Ever Giant
(c) Ever Good
(d) None of these
#20942
Q.100 Which has become the first country from the European Union (EU) to introduce fuel rationing amid energy disruptions in 2026?
(a) Slovenia
(b) Germany
(c) Poland
(d) None of these
#20943
On 1st March 2021, The Supreme Court announced that Senate elections would be held under ____________ of the Constitution:
(a) Article 213
(b) Article 226
(c) Article 224
(d) None of these
Explanation: Official sample question from university entrance syllabus. Answer key was not published by the university admissions office.
#20944
On 19 March 2008, the National Assembly elected its first woman speaker _____?
(a) Hina Rubbani
(b) Shireen Mazari
(c) Fahameeda Mirza
(d) All of these
Explanation: Fahmeeda Mirza served as the 18th and only women Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan from March 2008 to June 2013. Related MCQs What is total area of the Pakistan? پاکستان کا کل رقبہ کتنا ہے؟ 899,913 km² 881,913 km² 899,92222 km² 799,92222 km² اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation The total area of pakistan 881,913 km² . In old books area of Pakistan is 796096 sq km . Pakistan is a country in South Asia . Pakistan world's second-largest Muslim population. Additional information : Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area . The total cultivated area in Pakistan is 25% . The total forest area of Pakistan is estimated at 6.20 million hectares . The forest cover of Pakistan is 5.7% . Last verified on 02-05-2026 Pakistan is located in _______? پاکستان ______ میں واقع ہے؟ South Asia West Asia North Asia None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan , is a country in South Asia . It is the world's fifth-most populous country. It is the world's second-largest Muslim population. It is the 33rd-largest country by area. The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad. The Currency of Pakistan is the Pakistani rupee . Last verified on 02-04-2026 In which city is the newly built Pakistan monument located? پاکستان کی نو تعمیر شدہ یادگار کس شہر میں واقع ہے؟ Lahore Islamabad Peshawar Sukkar اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation The Pakistan Monument is a national monument and heritage museum located on the western Shakarparian Hills in Islamabad , Pakistan. Additional information : Architectural style: Mughal Construction started: May 25, 2004 Opened: March 23, 2007 Structural engineer: Mushtaq & Bilal Last verified on 11-03-2026 In which year Urdu Hindi controversy? اردو ہندی تنازعہ کس سال میں ہوا؟ 1867 1868 1866 1860 اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation The Urdu-Hindi controversy officially began in 1867 in India It started in the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh Hindus demanded that Hindi be an official language in place of Urdu In 1881, Hindi replaced Urdu in th e Devanagari script in Bihar, The demand grew significantly in 1867 in Banaras Question updated 03-March-2026 Which financial metric provides a measure of the efficiency of a company's use of its assets in generating profit? ROI ( return on investment) ROA ( return on assets) ROE ( return on equity) IRR ( internal rate of return) اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation The financial metric that measures the efficiency of a company's use is ROI ROI stands for Return on Investment formula: ROI = (Net Income / Initial Investment) * 100
#20945
Treaty of Hudaybiyyah took place in March 628________.
(a) Dhu al-Qi'dah 6 AH
(b) RAMAZAN 6 AH
(c) RAJAB 6 AH
(d) shaban 6 AH
Explanation: Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty was scribed by Ali Al-Murtaza (R.A). The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was an event that took place during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It was a pivotal treaty between Muhammad, representing the state of Medina , and the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca Sulah e Hudaibiya is called Fatah Al-Mubeen in Surah Al-Fatah Sulah e Hudaibiya Was Signed In The Year 628/ 6H. Sule e Huabaibiya Was Signed For 10 Years. The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah took place in March 628 Dhu al-Qi'dah 7 clauses did the treaty of Hudaybiyyah contain Hudabia is the name of the tree. Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ , representing the state of Medina Suhail bin Amar signed the Treaty of Hudaibiya on behalf of the Quraish Mecca. ND-21-5-2023 Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty was scribed by Ali Al-Murtaza (R.A). The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was an event that took place during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It was a pivotal treaty between Muhammad, representing the state of Medina , and the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca Sulah e Hudaibiya is called Fatah Al-Mubeen in Surah Al-Fatah Sulah e Hudaibiya Was Signed In The Year 628/ 6H. Sule e Huabaibiya Was Signed For 10 Years. The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah took place in March 628 Dhu al-Qi'dah 7 clauses did the treaty of Hudaybiyyah contain Hudabia is the name of the tree. Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ , representing the state of Medina Suhail bin Amar signed the Treaty of Hudaibiya on behalf of the Quraish Mecca. ND-21-5-2023 Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ , representing the state of Medina Suhail bin Amar signed the Treaty of Hudaibiya on behalf of the Quraish Mecca. ND-21-5-2023 Related MCQs In which year battle of Qadsia was fought? جنگ قادسیہ کس ہجری سال میں لڑی گئی؟ 15 Hijri 12 Hijri 14 Hijri 16 Hijri اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Battle of Qadsia was fought in 15 Hijri (16 - 19 November 636 AD). It took place during the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (RA). It was a major battle between Muslims and the Persian Empire . Location: Al-Qādisiyyah, Iraq Commander (Muslims): Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (RA) Last verified on 12-06-2026 Who conquered the fort of Qamus? قمس کا قلعہ کس نے فتح کیا؟ Hazrat Ibrahim (R.A) Hazrat Umar (R.A) Hazrat Usman (R.A) Hazrat Ali (R.A) اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) conquered the Fort of Qamus . This happened during the Battle of Khaybar . The fort belonged to the Jewish tribe of Khaybar (Banu Nadir). Year: 7 AH / 628 AD Muslim martyrs: 15 Opponents killed: ~ 93 Last verified on 27-04-2026 How many Muslims were martyred in the Battle (Siege) of Ta'if? غزوۂ (محاصرۂ) طائف میں کتنے مسلمان شہید ہوئے؟ 12 13 14 None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Muslims Martyred: 12 Year: 8 AH / 630 AD Occurred After: Battle of Hunayn Location: Ta'if Main Opponents: Tribe of Thaqif Lasted for: 20 days Last verified on 02-08-2026 Who was the last Commander-in-Chief of the Battle of Mu'tah? غزوۂ مُوتہ کے آخری سپہ سالار کون تھے؟ Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid (R.A.) Hazrat Zaid bin Harithah (R.A.) Hazrat Ja'far bin Abi Talib (R.A.) Hazrat Abdullah bin Rawahah (R.A.) اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid (R.A.) was the last Commander-in-Chief of the Battle of Mu'tah . He was also known as " Saifullah " ( The Sword of Allah ). Additional information : Year: 8 AH / 629 AD Muslim Army: 3,000 First 3 Commanders: Zaid bin Harithah (R.A.), Ja'far bin Abi Talib (R.A.), Abdullah bin Rawahah (R.A.) This was the first major battle between the Muslims and the Byzantine (Roman) Empire . Last verified on 02-08-2026 Who instructed that the veterans of the Battle of Badr should receive 400 dinars each? غزوۂ بدر کے مجاہدین کو 400 دینار فی کس دینے کا حکم کس نے دیا؟ Hazrat Abdur Rahman ibn Awf (R.A.) Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) Hazrat Umar (R.A.) None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Hazrat Abdur Rahman ibn Awf (R.A.) instructed that every surviving veteran of the Battle of Badr should receive 400 gold dinars from his estate. This instruction was part of his wasiyyah (will). Around 100 veterans of the Battle of Badr were still alive at that time. Hazrat Uthman ibn Affan (R.A.) was among those who accepted this gift . Additional information : Battle of Badr: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH ( 624 AD) Muslim army at Badr: Approximately 313 Quraysh army: Approximately 1,000 Last verified on 28-07-2026
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Which specific terrorist groups did Pakistan target during strikes in February 2026 inside Afghanistan? اردو: فروری 2026 میں افغانستان کے اندر حملوں کے دوران پاکستان نے کن مخصوص دہشت گرد گروپوں کو نشانہ بنایا؟
(a) TTP (Fitna al-Khawarij) and ISKP
(b) Al-Qaeda and BLA
(c) TTP and Afghan National Army
(d) None of these
Explanation: Contemporary reports stated Pakistan's February 2026 strikes inside Afghanistan targeted TTP (Fitna al-Khawarij) and ISKP.
#20947
Which of the following countries hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics? اردو: سن 2026 کے سرمائی اولمپکس کی میزبانی کس ملک نے کی؟
(a) Japan
(b) France
(c) China
(d) Italy
Explanation: Italy (Milan - Cortina) was selected to host the 2026 Winter Olympics.
#20948
_____ is the 32th member to join NATO in March 2024. اردو: مارچ 2024 میں نیٹو کا 32واں رکن کون سا ملک بنا؟
(a) Germany
(b) Uganda
(c) Sweden
(d) None of these
Explanation: The paper states Sweden became NATO's 32nd member in March 2024.
#20949
Pakistani airstrikes hit which provinces of Afghanistan in February 2026? اردو: فروری 2026 میں پاکستانی فضائیہ نے افغانستان کے کن صوبوں کو نشانہ بنایا؟
(a) Kabul and Herat
(b) Nangarhar and Paktika
(c) Kandahar and Helmand
(d) None of these
Explanation: The question's report states Pakistani airstrikes struck the Afghan provinces of Nangarhar and Paktika in February 2026, so those two provinces are the targets mentioned.
#20950
Which country will host Commonwealth games 2026? اردو: کون سا ملک 2026 کے کامن ویلتھ گیمز کی میزبانی کرے گا؟
(a) Australia
(b) Scotland
(c) England
(d) None of these
Explanation: As stated, England is listed as the host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
#20951
Who become the first Muslim actor to win Oscar award in March 2022? اردو: مارچ 2022 میں آسکر ایوارڈ جیتنے والے پہلے مسلمان اداکار کون بنے؟
(a) Humayun Saee
(b) Riz Ahmed
(c) Adnan Sami
(d) Imran Ashraf
Explanation: In March 2022 Riz Ahmed became the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar, marking a notable milestone for Muslim representation at the Academy Awards.
#20952
Which country will host FIFA World Cup 2026? اردو: فیفا ورلڈ کپ 2026 کی میزبانی کونسا ملک کرے گا؟
(a) Canada
(b) Mexico
(c) United States
(d) All of these
Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is planned to be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, so 'All of these' applies.
#20953
Which country left European Union in March 2020? اردو: مارچ 2020 میں کس ملک نے یورپی یونین چھوڑی؟
(a) Germany
(b) UK
(c) France
(d) None of these
Explanation: The item states that the UK left the European Union in March 2020.
#20954
Which country left European Union in March 2020? اردو: مارچ 2020 میں کس ملک نے یورپی یونین چھوڑی؟
(a) Germany
(b) UK
(c) France
(d) None of these
Explanation: The question refers to the United Kingdom as the country that left the European Union, so UK is the country named in the item.
#20955
On 10 March 2023, Xi Jinping re-elected president of China for the ____ time? اردو: دس مارچ 2023 کو شی جن پنگ ____ وقت کے لیے دوبارہ چین کے صدر منتخب ہوئے؟
(a) First
(b) Fourth
(c) Second
(d) Third
Explanation: On 10 March 2023, Xi Jinping was re-elected to serve a third term as President of China.
#20956
Which specific terrorist groups did Pakistan target during strikes in February 2026 inside Afghanistan? اردو: فروری 2026 میں افغانستان کے اندر حملوں کے دوران پاکستان نے کن مخصوص دہشت گرد گروپوں کو نشانہ بنایا؟
(a) TTP (Fitna al-Khawarij) and ISKP
(b) Al-Qaeda and BLA
(c) TTP and Afghan National Army
(d) None of these
Explanation: As stated in the question, Pakistan's February 2026 strikes inside Afghanistan targeted TTP (Fitna al-Khawarij) and ISKP, two militant groups accused of cross-border attacks.
#20957
Who Presented Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) on 23rd March, 1940 at Minto Park? اردو: مارچ 1940 کو قرارداد لاہور (قرارداد پاکستان) کس نے پیش کی؟
(a) Allama Iqbal
(b) A.K Fazlul-Haq
(c) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
(d) Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation: A.K. Fazlul-Haq presented the Lahore Resolution on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park.
#20958
Who Presented Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) on 23rd March, 1940 at Minto Park? اردو: مارچ 1940 کو قرارداد لاہور (قرارداد پاکستان) کس نے پیش کی؟
(a) Allama Iqbal
(b) A.K Fazlul-Haq
(c) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
(d) Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation: A.K. Fazlul-Haq formally moved the Lahore (Pakistan) Resolution at the Muslim League session held on 23 March 1940 in Minto Park.
#20959
The Lahore Resolution was moved on 23 March 1940 by _____? اردو: لاہور کی قرارداد 23 مارچ 1940 کو کس نے پیش کی تھی؟
(a) A.K Fazlul-Haq
(b) Allama Iqbal
(c) Quaid e Azam Muhammad ALi Jinnah
(d) Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation: A.K. Fazlul-Haq formally moved the Lahore Resolution at the Muslim League session on 23 March 1940.
#20960
Objective Resolution was presented in Assembly on March 7 اردو: سات7 مارچ کو اسمبلی میں اعتراضی قرارداد پیش کی گئی۔
(a) 1947
(b) 1948
(c) 1949
(d) 1950
Explanation: Objective Resolution was presented on March 7, 1949 as the formal statement of principles for Pakistan's future constitution.