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May 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#21961
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.
#21962
Illness is often something to be ___ but it may provide ___for rest growth and change اردو: بیماری اکثر ___ ہوتی ہے لیکن یہ ___ آرام کی نشوونما اور تبدیلی کے لیے فراہم کر سکتی ہے۔
(a) Applauded time
(b) Anticipated Arguments
(c) Dreaded opportunity
(d) None of these
Explanation: Although illness is often dreaded, it can offer an opportunity for rest, recovery, and personal growth.
#21963
Illness is often something to be ___ but it may provide ___for rest growth and change اردو: بیماری اکثر ___ ہوتی ہے لیکن یہ ___ آرام کی نشوونما اور تبدیلی کے لیے فراہم کر سکتی ہے۔
(a) Applauded time
(b) Anticipated Arguments
(c) Dreaded opportunity
(d) None of these
Explanation: Illness is commonly feared (dreaded) but can also provide an opportunity for rest, recovery, growth, and change.
#21964
The Board may appoint Special Audit Panels comprising of : اردو: اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
(a) Inland revenue officer and a charted accountant or a cost and management accountant
(b) An economist and an auditor
(c) Any person the board may choose
(d) None
Explanation: A Special Audit Panel pairs an inland revenue officer with a chartered accountant or cost and management accountant so the panel has both tax enforcement authority and accounting expertise.
#21965
Velocity at a point in a pipe flow may be measured by installing a ______? اردو: پائپ کے بہاؤ میں ایک نقطہ پر رفتار ______ انسٹال کرکے ماپا جاسکتا ہے؟
(a) A pitot tube at that point
(b) Wall tap
(c) A stagnation probe at the end
(d) None of these
Explanation: A pitot tube installed at the point provides a local measurement of flow velocity, so 'A pitot tube at that point' is the correct means to measure velocity at a point in pipe flow.
#21966
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: In the context of this paper, England will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games as the selected host nation.
#21967
Who is the last ruler/caliph of the Ummayed dynasty? اردو: اموی خاندان کا آخری حکمران کون ہے؟
(a) Mustanser Billa
(b) Haroon
(c) Marwan II
(d) None of these
Explanation: Marwan II was the last ruler of the Umayyad dynasty, deposed during the Abbasid revolution.
#21968
3 May is internationally observed as_____? اردو: تین مئی کو بین الاقوامی سطح پر _____ کے طور پر منایا جاتا ہے؟
(a) Labor day
(b) Environment Day
(c) Earth Day
(d) Press Freedom Day
Explanation: May 3 is observed internationally as Press Freedom Day to recognize and defend freedom of the press.
#21969
A ___________ may be defined as "the memory required to store a single alphanumeric character of data. اردو: ایک ____کی تعریف \"ڈیٹا کے ایک حرفی عددی کردار کو ذخیرہ کرنے کے لیے درکار میموری کے طور پر کی جا سکتی ہے۔
(a) Byte
(b) Bit
(c) Kilo Byte
(d) Mega byte
Explanation: Byte fits because a byte is defined as the amount of memory typically required to store a single alphanumeric character (commonly eight bits).
#21970
A third grade teacher finds it interesting to observe how children's attention span and problem solving solving abilities may increase the course of the school year. He/She is examining ______? اردو: تیسری جماعت کے اساتذہ کو یہ مشاہدہ کرنا دلچسپ معلوم ہوتا ہے کہ بچوں کی توجہ کا دورانیہ اور مسئلے کو حل کرنے کی صلاحیتوں کو کس طرح حل کرنے کی صلاحیتوں میں اضافہ ہوسکتا ہے۔ وہ ______ کی جانچ کر رہا یا رہی ہے؟
(a) Physical development
(b) Social development
(c) Cognitive development
(d) None of these
Explanation: Cognitive development: Changes in attention span and problem-solving reflect shifts in children's thinking processes, so the teacher is observing cognitive development.
#21971
What is the collection of analysis and interpretation of information about any aspect of a program of education or training as part of a recognized process of judging its effectiveness, its efficiency, and any other outcomes it may have? اردو: اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
(a) Evaluation
(b) Summarization
(c) Standardization
(d) None of these
Explanation: Evaluation is the collection, analysis, and interpretation of information about an education or training program to judge its effectiveness, efficiency, and other outcomes.
#21972
A man standing at A moves towards the east and walks 300 meters then he turns towards the north and walks 400 meters then he turns towards the west and walks 300 meters how may he is away from starting point.
(a) 300 meters
(b) 400 meters
(c) 200 meters
(d) 2010
Explanation: 400 meters: after going 300 m east and then 300 m west the horizontal displacement is zero, leaving a net 400 m northward displacement, so the distance from the start is 400 m.
#21973
Higher reducing sugar in Fruit Jelly may result in crystallization of: اردو: فروٹ جیلی میں شوگر کو زیادہ کم کرنے کے نتیجے میں کرسٹلائزیشن ہو سکتی ہے
(a) Fructose
(b) Glucose
(c) Sucrose
(d) None of these
Explanation: Glucose: A high amount of reducing sugars in fruit jelly favors the presence and crystallization of glucose, a reducing monosaccharide prone to crystal formation.
#21974
The antonym of MAYHEM is اردو: اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
(a) Havoc
(b) Destruction
(c) Turmoil
(d) Calm
Explanation: Mayhem کا مطلب افراتفری یا تباہی ہے، اس کا مخالف لفظ 'Calm' ہے، لہٰذا 'Calm' درست antonym ہے۔
#21975
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 was the host country for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
#21976
What is the total outlay of Pakistan's Federal Budget for FY 2026 - 27? اردو: مالی سال 2026 - 27 کے لیے پاکستان کے وفاقی بجٹ کا کل حجم کتنا ہے؟
(a) Rs. 17.271 trillion
(b) Rs. 18.771 trillion
(c) Rs. 19.271 trillion
(d) None of these
Explanation: In the context of this paper, the total outlay of Pakistan's Federal Budget for FY 2026 - 27 is Rs. 18.771 trillion, so Rs. 18.771 trillion matches the stated budget.
#21977
In an operating system, which scheduling algorithm may suffer from starvation because shorter processes continuously receive priority? اردو: آپریٹنگ سسٹم میں کون سا شیڈولنگ الگورتھم بھوک کا شکار ہو سکتا ہے کیونکہ چھوٹے عمل کو مسلسل ترجیح دی جاتی ہے؟
(a) Shortest Job First (SJF)
(b) First Come, First Served (FCFS)
(c) Round Robin (RR)
(d) None of these
Explanation: Shortest Job First (SJF) always favors the shortest processes, so longer processes can be repeatedly postponed and suffer starvation.
#21978
Which team is the Champion of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026? اردو: پاکستان سپر لیگ 2026 کی چیمپئن کونسی ٹیم ہے؟
(a) Hyderabad Kingsmen
(b) Peshawar Zalmi
(c) Quetta Gladiators
(d) None of these
Explanation: In the context of this paper, Peshawar Zalmi are listed as the Pakistan Super League 2026 champions, so Peshawar Zalmi is correct.
#21979
Which Iranian school was hit during the 2026 Iran - Israel conflict? اردو: سن 2026 کے ایران - اسرائیل تنازع کے دوران ایران کا کون سا اسکول نشانہ بنایا گیا؟
(a) Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School
(b) Alborz High Elementary School
(c) Farzanegan Elementary School
(d) None of these
Explanation: Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School is identified as the school hit during the 2026 Iran - Israel conflict because available accounts specifically name that institution as the target.
#21980
International trade agreements often stimulate economic growth by reducing barriers to commerce. However, critics argue that domestic industries may suffer from increased foreign competition. Supporters maintain that long-term gains outweigh short-term disruptions. What is the main idea of the passage? اردو: اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
(a) Foreign competition should be banned.
(b) Trade agreements always harm local industries.
(c) Trade agreements involve both benefits and challenges.
(d) None of these
Explanation: The passage notes that trade agreements both stimulate growth by reducing barriers and can harm some domestic industries, so the main idea is that trade agreements involve both benefits and challenges.