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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.
#4921
Consider the following statements about the US-Iran diplomatic situation as of April 2026: 1. Iran has formally accepted the initial US ceasefire proposal without modifications. 2. The US has demanded that Iran forswear the development of nuclear weapons. 3. Iran has submitted a 10-point counter-proposal to the United States. 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 rejected the US proposal. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as they reflect the core US demand regarding nuclear weapons and the specific counter-proposal submitted by Tehran. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1989227/trump-says-vance-witkoff-kushner-talking-with-intermediaries-in-pakistan-iran-could-be-taken-out-on-tuesday, 06 Apr 2026]
#4922
Consider the following statements about the events of July 3, 2026: 1. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif traveled to Istanbul immediately after attending the funeral ceremony in Tehran. 2. The funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was held at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla. 3. The assassination of the Iranian Supreme Leader occurred in a joint strike involving the United States and Israel. 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 provided information. The Prime Minister departed for Istanbul after the ceremony, the venue was the Grand Mosalla, and the strike was attributed to US-Israeli involvement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012668/pm-shehbaz-cdf-munir-pay-respects-to-irans-assassinated-supreme-leader-khamenei, 03 Jul 2026]
#4923
In which religious complex in Tehran were the funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei held on July 4, 2026?
(a) Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla
(b) Azadi Stadium
(c) Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Grand Mosalla religious complex served as the primary venue for the public farewell and funeral ceremonies. Other locations like Behesht-e Zahra are significant for historical burials but were not the site of this specific event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012913/huge-crowds-gather-in-iran-as-funeral-ceremonies-for-assassinated-supreme-leader-begin, 04 Jul 2026]
#4924
Consider the following statements about the funeral ceremonies held on July 4, 2026: 1. The ceremonies were held amidst a broader regional conflict involving the US and Israel. 2. The funeral procession was limited exclusively to the city of Tehran. 3. The event featured the coffins of the Supreme Leader and his family members.
(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 assassination occurred during a regional conflict. Statement 2 is incorrect because the procession was planned to move to other cities, including Qom. Statement 3 is correct as the coffins of the leader and his family were displayed on a dais. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012913/huge-crowds-gather-in-iran-as-funeral-ceremonies-for-assassinated-supreme-leader-begin, 04 Jul 2026]
#4925
Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan, who died on July 18, 2026, was a member of which sports organization?
(a) Palestine National Youth Team
(b) Ramallah Athletic Club
(c) Al-Mughayyir Football Club
(d) None of these
Explanation: Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan was a 17-year-old footballer who played for the Al-Mughayyir Club and was a member of the Palestinian national youth team. He succumbed to injuries sustained during a settler attack in his village. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016519/palestinian-teen-footballer-dies-after-being-shot-during-settler-attack-in-occupied-west-bank, 18 Jul 2026]
#4926
Which of the following Pakistani legal institutions did the Istanbul Bar Association No. 2 delegation NOT visit during their 2026 tour?
(a) Supreme Court Bar Association
(b) Pakistan Bar Council
(c) Sindh Bar Council
(d) Lahore High Court Bar Association
Explanation: The delegation visited the Pakistan Bar Council, Sindh Bar Council, and the Lahore High Court Bar Association. The Supreme Court Bar Association was not mentioned in the official list of visited institutions. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431897/istanbul-bar-number-2-delegation-visits-karachi-press-club, 27 Jul 2026]
#4927
Consider the following statements about the situation in the West Bank as of July 2026: 1. The United Nations has reported a sharp increase in violence attributed to Israeli settlers since October 2023. 2. The total number of settlements established under Bezalel Smotrich's four-year tenure is planned to reach 103. 3. International conventions generally view the construction of settlements in occupied territories as illegal. 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 provided report. The UN has documented rising settler violence, the settlement expansion plan is linked to Smotrich's tenure, and the international legal consensus classifies these settlements as illegal. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016519/palestinian-teen-footballer-dies-after-being-shot-during-settler-attack-in-occupied-west-bank, 18 Jul 2026]
#4928
Which of the following statements regarding the Iranian strikes on July 18, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The IRGC officially confirmed and claimed responsibility for the attacks on Saudi Arabia.
(b) Kuwait International Airport suspended operations due to missile and drone threats.
(c) Iranian missiles struck power facilities and desalination pumps in the city of Jask.
(d) The IRGC claimed to have destroyed a radar facility at Ali Al Salem Air Base.
Explanation: While reports indicated attacks on Saudi Arabia, the IRGC explicitly made no mention of any such operation in their official statements. The other options accurately reflect the reported events of the day. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016426/iran-hits-gulf-states-and-jordan-after-seventh-night-of-us-strikes, 18 Jul 2026]
#4929
Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit New York City in September 2026 for which major event?
(a) The 81st session of the UN General Assembly
(b) The G20 Summit
(c) The World Economic Forum
(d) The NATO Leaders' Summit
Explanation: The UN General Assembly is held annually in New York City, and the 81st session is scheduled for 2026. The other listed summits are held in different global locations and are not the reason for the Prime Minister's anticipated visit to New York. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016505/netanyahu-belongs-in-the-hague-nyc-mayor-mamdani-mulls-whether-he-can-order-israeli-pms-arrest, 18 Jul 2026]
#4930
Which Pakistani official visited Tehran in June 2026 to deliver a message from the Chief of Defence Forces to the Iranian Supreme Leader?
(a) Shehbaz Sharif
(b) Asim Munir
(c) Mohsin Naqvi
(d) Bilawal Bhutto
Explanation: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran to convey a message from the Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister who issued the public call for restraint, while Asim Munir is the Chief of Defence Forces. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006144/give-peace-a-little-more-chance-pm-shehbaz-calls-for-restraint-after-israel-iran-exchange-attacks, 08 Jun 2026]
#4931
Which Kuwaiti military facility was specifically identified by the IRGC as a target of their missile and drone strikes on July 18, 2026?
(a) Camp Arifjan
(b) Bubiyan Naval Base
(c) Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
(d) None of these
Explanation: The IRGC explicitly claimed to have struck a US military support center at Camp Arifjan. While other facilities in Kuwait were affected, Camp Arifjan was the specific site named in the context of the IRGC's operational claims. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016426/iran-hits-gulf-states-and-jordan-after-seventh-night-of-us-strikes, 18 Jul 2026]
#4932
Consider the following statements about the conflict escalation on July 18, 2026: 1. Iran justified its actions by citing a Quranic command regarding reciprocal attacks. 2. The US and Iran have been testing escalation limits since the collapse of a ceasefire agreement. 3. Iranian health officials reported that over 500 people were killed in US strikes over the past three weeks. 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 IRGC cited a Quranic command for their actions. Statement 2 is correct regarding the testing of escalation limits. Statement 3 is incorrect because the report stated 50 people were killed and 500 were injured, not 500 killed. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016426/iran-hits-gulf-states-and-jordan-after-seventh-night-of-us-strikes, 18 Jul 2026]
#4933
On July 18, 2026, which New York City official stated he was consulting the Law Department regarding the potential arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu?
(a) Eric Adams
(b) Zohran Mamdani
(c) Bill de Blasio
(d) None of these
Explanation: Zohran Mamdani is the current Mayor of New York City who publicly discussed the legal feasibility of arresting the Israeli Prime Minister. Eric Adams and Bill de Blasio are former mayors and are not involved in this specific 2026 legal review. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016505/netanyahu-belongs-in-the-hague-nyc-mayor-mamdani-mulls-whether-he-can-order-israeli-pms-arrest, 18 Jul 2026]
#4934
The recent exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran in June 2026 followed an Israeli airstrike on which specific location?
(a) Tehran city center
(b) Strait of Hormuz
(c) Beaufort Castle
(d) Southern suburbs of Beirut
Explanation: The hostilities were triggered by an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Beaufort Castle is a historic site mentioned in the context of Israeli operations in Lebanon, but it was not the target of the specific airstrike that prompted the Iranian retaliation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006144/give-peace-a-little-more-chance-pm-shehbaz-calls-for-restraint-after-israel-iran-exchange-attacks, 08 Jun 2026]
#4935
Consider the following statements about the political situation involving Benjamin Netanyahu and NYC: 1. Benjamin Netanyahu faces an election scheduled for October 2026. 2. Danny Danon serves as Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations. 3. Mayor Mamdani has previously condemned Hamas as a terrorist organization. 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 provided information. Netanyahu faces an election in October 2026, Danny Danon is the Israeli UN ambassador, and Mayor Mamdani has publicly labeled Hamas a terrorist organization despite his criticism of Israeli policy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016505/netanyahu-belongs-in-the-hague-nyc-mayor-mamdani-mulls-whether-he-can-order-israeli-pms-arrest, 18 Jul 2026]
#4936
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective or position of the new Iranian leadership in the April 2026 message?
(a) The call for Gulf nations to distance themselves from arrogant powers
(b) The commitment to protect legitimate national rights
(c) The demand for compensation for damages inflicted during the conflict
(d) The desire to initiate a full-scale war with the United States
Explanation: The Iranian leadership explicitly stated that they do not seek war with the United States or Israel, making the incorrect statement. The other options accurately reflect the demands and policy stances articulated in the message. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990308/in-written-message-iran-supreme-leader-says-tehran-does-not-seek-war-but-will-not-renounce-legitimate-rights, 09 Apr 2026]
#4937
Consider the following statements about the 2026 death penalty legislation: 1. The law was passed by the Israeli Knesset with a majority vote. 2. The legislation includes provisions that allow for the reduction of the death sentence to life imprisonment. 3. The law is applicable to all residents of Israel regardless of their legal status or location. 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 bill passed the Knesset. Statement 2 is correct as the law allows for reduction under special circumstances. Statement 3 is incorrect because the law creates distinct tracks for West Bank Palestinians versus Israeli citizens and residents of East Jerusalem. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1986920/israel-passes-law-making-death-penalty-default-sentence-for-palestinians-convicted-of-lethal-attacks, 30 Mar 2026]
#4938
Which of the following statements regarding the regional conflict in June 2026 is INCORRECT?
(a) Pakistan has been actively involved in mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran.
(b) The ceasefire established in April 2026 has remained entirely free of military incidents.
(c) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged all sides to exercise restraint.
(d) Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran to deliver a message from the Chief of Defence Forces.
Explanation: The ceasefire has been repeatedly tested by military incidents in and around the Gulf region, making the claim that it remained 'entirely free' of incidents false. The other statements accurately reflect the diplomatic and political events of June 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006144/give-peace-a-little-more-chance-pm-shehbaz-calls-for-restraint-after-israel-iran-exchange-attacks, 08 Jun 2026]
#4939
On what date did the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, which was mediated by Pakistan, officially take effect in 2026?
(a) February 28, 2026
(b) April 8, 2026
(c) June 8, 2026
(d) None of these
Explanation: The ceasefire between Washington and Tehran was established on April 8, 2026, following Pakistan-led mediation. February 28, 2026, marks the date of earlier airstrikes, while June 8, 2026, is the date of the Prime Minister's statement regarding the renewed hostilities. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006144/give-peace-a-little-more-chance-pm-shehbaz-calls-for-restraint-after-israel-iran-exchange-attacks, 08 Jun 2026]
#4940
Consider the following statements about the regional situation in June 2026: 1. Israel conducted operations in Lebanon including the seizure of Beaufort Castle. 2. The United States President publicly called for restraint during the recent flare-up. 3. Pakistan's mediation efforts resulted in a permanent and unbreakable peace agreement between Iran and the US. 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 based on the events described. Statement 3 is incorrect because the negotiations are described as a 'fragile stalemate' rather than a permanent or unbreakable peace agreement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006144/give-peace-a-little-more-chance-pm-shehbaz-calls-for-restraint-after-israel-iran-exchange-attacks, 08 Jun 2026]