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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.
#161
What major events occurred on November 3, 2007, in Pakistan?
(a) Musharraf declared a state of emergency
(b) The Constitution was suspended
(c) Chief Justice and several judges were removed
(d) All of the above
Explanation: General Musharraf declared an emergency, issued a PCO, and purged the judiciary to prevent a legal challenge to his presidential election eligibility.
#162
Which town in Kashmir is known as the site where the tribal advance was halted by Indian forces in November 1947?
(a) Muzaffarabad
(b) Shalateng
(c) Mirpur
(d) Domel
Explanation: The Battle of Shalateng (November 7, 1947) was a decisive turning point. Indian armored cars and infantry engaged the tribal forces on the outskirts of Srinagar. The defeat at Shalateng forced the tribes to retreat toward Baramulla, ending the immediate threat to the capital.
#163
Which natural disaster in November 1970 is said to have fueled Bengali grievances due to a poor government response?
(a) Kashmir Earthquake
(b) Bhola Cyclone
(c) Indus Floods
(d) Thar Drought
Explanation: The Bhola Cyclone of November 1970 was one of the deadliest tropical cyclones in history. The perceived slow and inadequate relief effort by the central government in West Pakistan was used by the Awami League to demonstrate the 'step-motherly' treatment of East Pakistan, boosting their election campaign.
#164
The 'National Security Policy' (NSP) 2022-2026 of Pakistan shifts the focus of its alliances from Geopolitics to:
(a) Space-politics
(b) Geo-economics
(c) Isolationism
(d) Theocratic governance
Explanation: The NSP 2022-2026 is a landmark document that places 'Geo-economics' at the heart of Pakistan's security. It emphasizes that traditional security through alliances is only sustainable if the country is economically strong and integrated into regional trade networks like CPEC and the ECO.
#165
Iqbal Day is celebrated on November 9 to mark the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. What is his title in Pakistan?
(a) Father of the Nation
(b) The Spiritual Father of Pakistan / Poet of the East
(c) The Great Leader
(d) The Lion of Punjab
Explanation: November 9 is the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, known as Shair-e-Mashriq (Poet of the East) and Muffakir-e-Pakistan (The Thinker of Pakistan). He is credited with conceiving the idea of a separate Muslim state in his 1930 Allahabad address. Iqbal Day is a day of remembrance for his philosophical and poetic contributions that awakened the Muslims of the subcontinent.
#166
Which festival marks the birth anniversary of 'Muffakir-e-Pakistan' Allama Muhammad Iqbal on November 9th?
(a) Iqbal Day
(b) Poet's Day
(c) Thinker's Day
(d) East Day
Explanation: Iqbal Day is a national day celebrated to honor Allama Iqbal, the philosopher and poet who conceived the idea of a separate state for Muslims in South Asia. Special ceremonies are held at his tomb in Lahore (Mazar-e-Iqbal) where the change of guard takes place. Schools and universities hold speech and poetry competitions to educate the youth about his message of 'Khudi' (selfhood) and his vision for the Muslim world.
#167
Iqbal Day is celebrated on November 9 to mark the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. What is his title in Pakistan?
(a) Father of the Nation
(b) The Spiritual Father of Pakistan / Poet of the East
(c) The Great Leader
(d) The Lion of Punjab
Explanation: November 9 is the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, known as Shair-e-Mashriq (Poet of the East) and Muffakir-e-Pakistan (The Thinker of Pakistan). He is credited with conceiving the idea of a separate Muslim state in his 1930 Allahabad address. Iqbal Day is a day of remembrance for his philosophical and poetic contributions that awakened the Muslims of the subcontinent.
#168
The 'Salala Incident' in November 2011 involved an attack on Pakistani border posts by which force?
(a) Indian Army
(b) NATO/US Forces
(c) Afghan National Army
(d) Tehreek-e-Taliban
Explanation: The Salala incident occurred when NATO-led forces attacked two Pakistani military checkposts in the Mohmand Agency, killing 24 soldiers. In response, Pakistan blocked NATO supply routes for seven months and demanded a formal apology from the US.
#169
In November 2019, Pakistan inaugurated which religious corridor to facilitate visa-free travel for Indian Sikh pilgrims?
(a) Wagah Corridor
(b) Kartarpur Corridor
(c) Nankana Sahib Link
(d) Panja Sahib Road
Explanation: The Kartarpur Corridor was inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan on November 9, 2019, to commemorate the $550^{th}$ birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The corridor connects the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan, to the border of India, allowing Sikh pilgrims to visit one of their holiest sites without a visa, a move hailed globally as a significant gesture of interfaith harmony.
#170
Who was appointed as the 17th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) by the PDM government in November 2022?
(a) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza
(b) General Asim Munir
(c) General Azhar Abbas
(d) General Faiz Hameed
Explanation: General Asim Munir was appointed as the Chief of Army Staff on November 24, 2022, succeeding General Qamar Javed Bajwa. The appointment was made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after a period of significant political speculation and was seen as a key step in stabilizing the military leadership.
#171
If 5th March of a year is Friday, what day of the week will be 5th November of the same year?
(a) Thursday
(b) Friday
(c) Saturday
(d) Sunday
Explanation: The months of March and November share the same calendar in any year because the number of odd days between March 1st and November 1st is exactly a multiple of 7 (3+2+3+2+3+3+2+3 = 21). Therefore, 5th March and 5th November will fall on the exact same day, which is Friday.
#172
If 1st October is a Sunday, then 1st November will be:
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Thursday
Explanation: October has 31 days. The number of odd days in a 31-day month is 31 mod 7 = 3. Therefore, the day of the week advances by 3 days for the same date in the next month. Sunday + 3 days = Wednesday.
#173
In a regular year, if March 1st is a Tuesday, what day is November 1st?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Thursday
Explanation: The months of March and November share the exact same calendar because the cumulative sum of odd days between their starts is a multiple of 7. Thus, if March 1st is Tuesday, November 1st is invariably a Tuesday as well.
#174
If 4th November 2024 is a Saturday, what will be the day on 4th November 2025?
(a) Sunday
(b) Monday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Wednesday
Explanation: Wait, 2024 is a leap year, but February 29th has already passed by November. Moving from Nov 2024 to Nov 2025 crosses February 2025, which has 28 days (ordinary year). This is 365 days, yielding 1 odd day. Wait, my option logic was Monday? Saturday + 1 = Sunday. Let me correct the options to have Sunday as correct.
#175
What day of the week was 9th November 1989?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Thursday
(c) Friday
(d) Saturday
Explanation: 1988 years = 1600(0) + 300(1) + 88(22 LY + 66 NY = 44+66=110 = 5 odd). Total = 6 odd days. 1989 is NY. Jan to Nov 9 = 3+0+3+2+3+2+3+3+2+3+9 = 33 = 5 odd days. Total = 6+5 = 11 = 4 odd days. Day 4 is Thursday.
#176
Which day of the week was 14/2/2026?
(a) Monday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Saturday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Saturday. 3. Therefore, 14/2/2026 fell on a Saturday.
#177
Which day of the week was 7/5/2026?
(a) Thursday
(b) Monday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Thursday. 3. Therefore, 7/5/2026 fell on a Thursday.
#178
Which day of the week was 14/10/2026?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Monday
(c) Thursday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Wednesday. 3. Therefore, 14/10/2026 fell on a Wednesday.
#179
Which day of the week was 28/12/2026?
(a) Thursday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Monday. 3. Therefore, 28/12/2026 fell on a Monday.
#180
Which day of the week was 7/1/2026?
(a) Thursday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Wednesday. 3. Therefore, 7/1/2026 fell on a Wednesday.