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October 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#20921
Who was the Prime Minister of the Netherlands from October 2010 - July 2024?
(a) Alexander Pechtold
(b) Frans Timmermans
(c) Mark Rutte
(d) None of these
Explanation: Mark Rutte served as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands for nearly 14 years from October 2010 until July 2024.
#20922
Q.30 Who became the first woman prime minister of Tunis in October 2021?
(a) Najla Bouden
(b) Hichem Mechichi
(c) Kais Saied
(d) None of these
#20923
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
#20924
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.
#20925
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.
#20926
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.
#20927
Who became the Prime Minister of Pakistan as a result of the October 1990 elections? اردو: اکتوبر 1990 کے انتخابات کے نتیجے میں پاکستان کا وزیراعظم کون بنا؟
(a) Nawaz Sharif
(b) Benazir Bhutto
(c) Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi
(d) None of these
Explanation: Nawaz Sharif became prime minister after the October 1990 elections when his party won enough seats to allow him to form the government.
#20928
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.
#20929
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.
#20930
Who became the first woman prime minister of Tunis in October 2021? اردو: اکتوبر 2021 میں تیونس کی پہلی خاتون وزیر اعظم کون بنی؟
(a) Kais Saied
(b) Hichem Mechichi
(c) Najla Bouden
(d) Angella Markel
Explanation: Najla Bouden was appointed in October 2021 and became Tunisia's first woman prime minister.
#20931
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.
#20932
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.
#20933
In October 2022, Israel signed a US-mediated sea border with which country? اردو: اکتوبر 2022 میں، اسرائیل نے امریکہ کی ثالثی میں کس ملک کے ساتھ سمندری سرحدی معاہدے پر دستخط کیے؟
(a) Egypt
(b) Palestine
(c) Turkiye
(d) Lebanon
Explanation: In October 2022 Israel signed a US-mediated maritime boundary agreement with Lebanon, so Lebanon is the correct country.
#20934
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.
#20935
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.
#20936
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.
#20937
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.
#20938
Where will the 2026 G20 Summit be held? اردو: سن 2026 کا جی-20 سربراہی اجلاس کہاں منعقد ہوگا؟
(a) New York, USA
(b) Washington, D.C., USA
(c) Miami, USA
(d) None of these
Explanation: The 2026 G20 Summit will be held in Miami, USA.
#20939
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 stated.
#20940
_ became the prime minister of Pakistan as a result of the October 1990 election. اردو: اکتوبر 1990 کے انتخابات کے نتیجے میں پاکستان کے وزیر اعظم بنے۔
(a) Nawaz Sharif
(b) Benazir Bhutto
(c) Muhammad khan Junjeo
(d) none of these
Explanation: Nawaz Sharif became prime minister as a result of the October 1990 election, so Nawaz Sharif is the correct answer.