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November 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#3321
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 AJK elections is INCORRECT?
(a) The PML-N and PPP are coalition partners in the federal government.
(b) An interim setup takes charge in AJK during the election period.
(c) The PPP alleged that the election process was marred by rigging.
(d) The PML-N leadership urged the PPP to accept the election results.
Explanation: The Punjab Chief Minister explicitly stated that no interim setup takes charge in AJK during the election period, making the incorrect statement. The other options accurately reflect the political dynamics and allegations reported. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019014/coalition-partners-ppp-pml-n-spar-after-first-phase-of-ajk-elections-as-political-temperatures-rise, 28 Jul 2026]
#3322
Consider the following statements about the legal proceedings involving Senator Pauline Hanson: 1. The Federal Court of Australia dismissed Hanson's appeal on July 27, 2026. 2. Hanson argued that the racial discrimination law was constitutionally invalid. 3. The court ruled that Hanson's comments were protected under absolute free speech provisions. 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 appeal was dismissed on the specified date and Hanson did challenge the constitutionality of the law. Statement 3 is incorrect because the court ruled that her comments were not protected and actually breached anti-discrimination laws. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018722/australian-politician-fails-to-overturn-racial-vilification-ruling-over-telling-muslim-senator-to-go-back-to-pakistan, 27 Jul 2026]
#3323
According to the French President, the 2026 wildfire situation is the most severe recorded since which historical period?
(a) The First World War
(b) The Second World War
(c) The Cold War
(d) The Great Depression
Explanation: President Emmanuel Macron characterized the 2026 wildfire crisis as the most severe since the Second World War. This highlights the unprecedented nature of the current climate-driven disaster. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018994/firefighters-in-france-spain-scramble-to-contain-blazes-as-new-heatwave-looms, 28 Jul 2026]
#3324
According to the 2026 LHC ruling, what is the legal status of an unpaid deferred dower in a marriage dissolution case?
(a) It is a debt owed by the husband
(b) It is a penalty imposed on the husband
(c) It is a discretionary benefit of the court
(d) It is automatically forfeited upon Khula
Explanation: The court explicitly defined unpaid deferred dower as a debt owed by the husband, which cannot be erased or forfeited simply because a marriage is dissolved. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017050/wifes-right-to-dower-remains-protected-if-marriage-dissolved-due-to-husbands-misconduct-lhc, 20 Jul 2026]
#3325
According to shipping data from Kpler, oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz during the weekend of July 27, 2026, fell to what percentage of pre-war levels?
(a) 5 percent
(b) 25 percent
(c) 15 percent
(d) 35 percent
Explanation: Shipping data indicated that flows through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to approximately 15 percent of pre-war levels. This reduction reflects the severe impact of regional military tensions on maritime energy transit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018729/oil-prices-near-one-week-low-after-us-iran-pause-fighting-over-weekend, 27 Jul 2026]
#3326
Consider the following statements about the energy sector reforms discussed on 28 July 2026: 1. The government aims to increase strategic petroleum reserves to mitigate supply shocks. 2. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is slated for performance-related reforms. 3. The federal budget for FY24-25 provided full, uninterrupted support for the 2023 refining policy. 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 and 2 are correct as they reflect the PM's directives. Statement 3 is incorrect because the federal budget for FY24-25 actually nullified many incentives in the 2023 policy, causing refineries to pause their projects. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018968/pm-orders-increase-in-countrys-strategic-petroleum-reserves-changes-to-oil-refining-policy-approved, 28 Jul 2026]
#3327
Consider the following statements about the energy security situation on July 27, 2026: 1. The conflict has caused oil shipments to be diverted away from the Red Sea. 2. Houthi forces targeted supply sites linking eastern Saudi Arabia to the city of Yanbu. 3. The Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in the Black Sea remained closed indefinitely as of July 27, 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: Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the impact on Red Sea shipping and the specific targets of Houthi attacks. Statement 3 is incorrect because the energy ministry reported that the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal had resumed oil loadings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018729/oil-prices-near-one-week-low-after-us-iran-pause-fighting-over-weekend, 27 Jul 2026]
#3328
Consider the following statements about the 2026 T20 World Cup travel crisis: 1. The charter flight was intended to transport teams to Johannesburg before continuing to Antigua. 2. South African players Quinton de Kock and David Miller expressed dissatisfaction with the ICC's travel management. 3. The West Indies team remained in India for several days after their elimination due to repeated charter delays. 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 reports regarding the travel disruptions. The charter route, the specific players who voiced concerns, and the fact that the team remained in India post-elimination are all verified details. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980612/t20-world-cup-west-indies-players-leave-india-on-commercial-flights-after-charter-cancelled, 10 Mar 2026]
#3329
Consider the following statements about the 2026 wildfire crisis in Europe: 1. The heatwave conditions have hindered cargo shipping on European waterways due to low river levels. 2. Firefighters in Spain were able to effectively tackle active fire fronts in Madrid during the night. 3. The UK Met Office predicted that the heatwave would be a long-term, multi-month event. 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 reflect the operational challenges and successes reported. Statement 3 is incorrect because the UK Met Office described the spell of hot weather as 'relatively short-lived,' not a multi-month event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018994/firefighters-in-france-spain-scramble-to-contain-blazes-as-new-heatwave-looms, 28 Jul 2026]
#3330
Which of the following statements regarding the market events of March 10, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The State Bank of Pakistan increased the policy rate to 12.5% to curb inflation.
(b) Trading was temporarily suspended due to a 5% rise in the KSE-30 index.
(c) The market rally was partially attributed to improved global market conditions.
(d) The KSE-100 index closed the session in the green.
Explanation: The State Bank of Pakistan maintained the policy rate at 10.5%, not 12.5%. Options A, B, and C are factually accurate descriptions of the market conditions on that date. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980474/bulls-return-as-kse-100-surges-past-9000-points-market-closes-in-the-green, 10 Mar 2026]
#3331
Which of the following statements regarding the oil market situation on March 10, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) Brent futures experienced a decline of approximately 6.8 percent.
(b) Goldman Sachs immediately adjusted its fourth-quarter 2026 price forecast for Brent to $90 per barrel.
(c) US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices fell by approximately 6.8 percent.
(d) Volumes in Brent dropped to the lowest amount since February 27.
Explanation: Goldman Sachs explicitly stated it was not changing its oil price forecast for Brent at $66 per barrel for the fourth quarter of 2026, making the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980481/oil-sinks-7pc-as-trump-predicts-middle-east-de-escalation, 10 Mar 2026]
#3332
Consider the following statements about the market activity on March 10, 2026: 1. The KSE-100 index gained over 9,000 points during the trading session. 2. The market halt was triggered by a 5% increase in the KSE-100 index. 3. The rally followed a significant decline in the index on the previous trading day. 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 index advanced 9,696.98 points. Statement 2 is incorrect because the halt was triggered by the KSE-30 index, not the KSE-100. Statement 3 is correct as the rally followed the historic drop on March 9. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980474/bulls-return-as-kse-100-surges-past-9000-points-market-closes-in-the-green, 10 Mar 2026]
#3333
Consider the following statements regarding policy and governance developments in Pakistan as of August 5, 2026:
(a) Only 1 and 2 are correct
(b) Only 2 and 3 are correct
(c) Only 1 and 3 are correct
(d) 1, 2, and 3 are correct
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the planned restructuring involves unbundling the two existing gas utilities into five entities, not five companies into two. Statement 2 is correct regarding the labor action scheduled for August 8. Statement 3 is correct regarding the recent technological infrastructure advancement at SSUET. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433353/goods-transporters-say-will-observe-strike-from-8th]
#3334
Select the correct chronological sequence of the following policy-related occurrences reported on August 5, 2026:
(a) A > B > C > D
(b) C > B > D > A
(c) B > A > D > C
(d) D > C > B > A
Explanation: The events involve: A) The appointment of a cricket coach; B) The launch of a book on hybrid warfare; C) Bilawal Bhutto's statement on Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir; D) The Ministerial meeting in Jordan regarding Jerusalem. All events were reported on the same calendar day, and their sequence follows their presentation in the daily news cycle order. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433345/smith-appointed-batting-coach-of-mens-team]
#3335
The resignation of the Indian Education Minister in July 2026 was primarily triggered by failures in which sector?
(a) Competitive examination systems
(b) Agricultural subsidies
(c) Public healthcare infrastructure
(d) Foreign trade policy
Explanation: The resignation followed repeated failures and paper leaks in competitive exams, such as the NEET, which caused widespread anger among students. The other options are unrelated to the specific portfolio of the Education Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018741/indias-cockroach-janta-party-demands-release-of-protesters-after-reports-of-detention, 27 Jul 2026]
#3336
What was the primary reason cited by the Israeli military for the road closures and increased security measures in the West Bank during July 2026?
(a) A counterterrorism operation
(b) A scheduled military training exercise
(c) The construction of a new separation wall
(d) A diplomatic visit by international observers
Explanation: The Israeli military initiated a counterterrorism operation across the West Bank following a deadly clash between settlers and Palestinians in the village of Tell. This operation resulted in the road closures that obstructed the ambulance. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018891/checkpoint-delay-leads-to-stillbirth-in-west-bank, 28 Jul 2026]
#3337
In the context of the 2026 AJK unrest, what was the primary political event that the government claimed the protesters attempted to sabotage?
(a) Regional referendum
(b) General elections
(c) Constitutional assembly session
(d) None of these
Explanation: The government stated that the protesters attempted to disrupt the peaceful and transparent elections held in AJK. 'None of these' is the correct choice because the event was a regional election, not a referendum or assembly session. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
#3338
Which of the following statements regarding the ambulance incident on July 28, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The pregnant woman was six months pregnant at the time of the incident.
(b) The ambulance crew was forced to switch off their vehicle at gunpoint.
(c) The ambulance crew had their identity cards confiscated by soldiers.
(d) The baby was delivered successfully in the hospital after the checkpoint delay.
Explanation: The baby was delivered inside the ambulance while it was stranded at the checkpoint and was unfortunately stillborn. Options A, B, and D are factually accurate descriptions of the events reported. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018891/checkpoint-delay-leads-to-stillbirth-in-west-bank, 28 Jul 2026]
#3339
In the context of the 2026 pharmaceutical conference, what percentage of pharmaceutical raw material does Pakistan currently import?
(a) 70 percent
(b) 90 percent
(c) 80 percent
(d) 95 percent
Explanation: The Federal Health Minister stated that Pakistan imports 90 percent of its pharmaceutical raw material, highlighting the need for domestic production. 80 percent refers to the digitalization status of DRAP services. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016621/pakistan-china-pharma-conference-ends-with-850m-agreements, 19 Jul 2026]
#3340
Who is the current Foreign Minister of Iran who met with the Pakistani delegation in Tehran on April 15, 2026?
(a) Abbas Araghchi
(b) Esmaeil Baqaei
(c) Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
(d) Mohammad Javad Zarif
Explanation: Abbas Araghchi is the Iranian Foreign Minister who welcomed Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran. Esmaeil Baqaei is the foreign ministry spokesman, not the Foreign Minister. [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]