September 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions

Explanation: China explicitly stated that Australia was not a party to the South China Sea issue and had no right to intervene, contradicting the idea that they were welcomed as a mediator. The other statements accurately reflect the diplomatic context of the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017513/rubio-holds-talks-with-chinas-wang-yi-as-regional-powers-join-asean-meeting, 22 Jul 2026]

Explanation: The ISPR confirmed that the operations were carried out in the Surab and Mastung districts. Ziarat was the site of a separate incident involving the Mangi Dam pumping station earlier in the month. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017521/10-terrorists-killed-2-female-suicide-bombers-and-their-facilitator-apprehended-in-balochistan-operations-ispr, 22 Jul 2026]

Explanation: Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike was specifically directed at the alleged fraud and leak of test materials associated with the NEET examination. The other options represent different major Indian competitive exams not central to this specific protest. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016713/over-100-cops-at-hospital-wife-alleges-indian-activist-sonam-wangchuk-illegally-detained-under-guise-of-medical-care, 19 Jul 2026]

Explanation: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi officially received his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, upon his arrival in Islamabad. While the visiting dignitary was scheduled to meet with the Prime Minister and the Army Chief, the reception at the airport was conducted by the Interior Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017051/irans-interior-minister-eskandar-momeni-arrives-in-pakistan, 20 Jul 2026]

Explanation: All three statements are factually accurate based on the events described. The protest specifically targets the Education Minister, the CJP joined the hunger strike, and the parliamentary session timing aligns with the protest escalation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016713/over-100-cops-at-hospital-wife-alleges-indian-activist-sonam-wangchuk-illegally-detained-under-guise-of-medical-care, 19 Jul 2026]

Explanation: Statement C is incorrect because the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman explicitly stated that diplomatic exchanges with the US via mediators were ongoing, despite the military escalation. The other statements accurately reflect the status of the mediation and the economic impact of the conflict. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017051/irans-interior-minister-eskandar-momeni-arrives-in-pakistan, 20 Jul 2026]

Explanation: The request made by the Finance Minister to the US Treasury is for a $10 billion facility. Other figures are incorrect as they do not align with the official request reported. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017402/aurangzeb-seeks-10bn-support-facility-from-us, 22 Jul 2026]

Explanation: John Ternus, a hardware veteran, is the designated successor to Tim Cook. The transition is scheduled for September 2026, marking a significant leadership change for the company. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016222/apple-closes-in-on-nvidia-in-race-for-worlds-most-valuable-company, 17 Jul 2026]

Explanation: All three statements are factually correct based on the address: the PPP has been in the AJK government for six months, the Chairman proposed representation in the National Finance Commission, and the party is part of the federal coalition led by Shehbaz Sharif. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016735/bilawal-seeks-better-results-in-upcoming-ajk-elections-as-ppp-hopes-to-form-govt, 19 Jul 2026]

Explanation: Captain (retd) Muhammad Furqan Bilal, the District Police Officer (DPO) of Bannu, led the operation. The other options represent higher-level administrative or military roles not directly leading this specific district-level IBO. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016737/one-terrorist-killed-8-others-held-as-joint-operation-continues-in-bannu, 19 Jul 2026]

Explanation: The report lists various violations including legal action, arrests, assault, and attempted murder. While legal actions under Peca are common, a 'cyber-terrorism conviction' is not listed as a specific category of violation in the report's findings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017436/punjab-leads-tally-for-cases-involving-threats-to-journalists, 22 Jul 2026]

Explanation: Bahum Global Ltd is the Chinese firm that partnered with StarCharge Energy Pakistan to provide technological support for the EV charging network. Other major Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD are not the signatories mentioned in this specific agreement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017426/mou-signed-with-chinese-firm-for-ev-charging-stations, 22 Jul 2026]

Explanation: The protests were a challenge to the ruling BJP, not supported by them. The other statements accurately reflect the events described in the report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017492/under-soaring-pressure-after-cockroach-movement-protests-indias-education-minister-promises-reforms-debate, 22 Jul 2026]

Explanation: The 2025 agreement establishes a framework where an attack on one signatory is considered an act of aggression against the other, reinforcing the deep security ties between Islamabad and Riyadh. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017517/islamabad-condemns-houthis-threats-to-riyadh-warns-against-targeting-pakistani-maritime-interests, 22 Jul 2026]

Explanation: Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth confirmed that the financial expenditure for the military operations against Iran has reached 37.5 billion dollars. This figure is a central point of political debate regarding the sustainability of the conflict. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017476/us-continues-strikes-on-iran-for-11th-consecutive-night-triggering-air-defences-in-tehran, 22 Jul 2026]

Explanation: Tallal Chaudhry is the Minister of State for Interior who publicly commented on the case. Attaullah Tarar is the Information Minister, and Tariq Fazal Chaudhry is the Parliamentary Affairs Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016686/nccia-summons-imrans-sister-noreen-for-allegedly-disseminating-false-offensive-inflammatory-content, 19 Jul 2026]

Explanation: The report notes that journalists frequently face legal proceedings under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), alongside anti-terrorism and other criminal laws. This reflects the broader trend of utilizing existing regulatory frameworks to exert pressure on the media. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017436/punjab-leads-tally-for-cases-involving-threats-to-journalists, 22 Jul 2026]

Explanation: The UAE banned the X accounts of the Saudi-owned television network Al-Arabiya in March 2026 during a period of heightened diplomatic tension. This action was a notable example of the friction that the July 2026 social media posts sought to address. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017482/saudi-uae-ministers-use-social-media-to-signal-unity-after-months-of-tension, 22 Jul 2026]

Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the Bank of Punjab President advocates for 'Welfare GDP' to address microeconomic prosperity, not to replace the Sensitive Price Index for inflation tracking. Statement 2 correctly reflects the KP Assembly's legislative activity regarding the amendment of laws on lawmakers' privileges. Statement 3 accurately reflects the bilateral nature of diplomatic engagements seeking to improve agriculture and education sectors between Pakistan and New Zealand. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2021413/kp-amends-controversial-law-on-lawmakers-privileges]

Explanation: The events are ordered by their geopolitical scope: starting from regional climate events in East Asia, moving to international conflict mediation (Gaza), then bilateral state-level diplomacy (Pakistan-New Zealand), and finally concluding with sub-national provincial legislative reforms (KP Assembly). [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2021508/typhoon-dolphin-hits-japans-okinawa-china-shuts-ports-ahead-of-landfall]