Note: 2024 All Papers Current Affairs MCQs. These current affairs MCQs are taken from different exams which are conducted in Pakistan in 2024.

 

1. Which one of the following city receives first artificial rain in Pakistan?

A. Jhelum
B. Karachi
C. Islamabad
D. Lahore

Answer

Correct Answer: D. Lahore


Detail About MCQs

Artificial rain was used for the first time in Pakistan in December 2023 in a bid to combat hazardous levels of smog in the megacity of Lahore, the government said. In the first experiment of its kind in the country, planes equipped with cloud-seeding equipment flew over 10 areas of the city, ranked one of the worst places globally for air pollution.

 

2. How many Pakistanis are registered to vote in 2024 election?

A. 108,585,760
B. 128,585,760
C. 148,585,760
D. 168,585,760

Answer

Correct Answer: B. 128,585,760 


Detail About MCQs

On February 8, 2024, Pakistan hold general elections for its National Assembly and provincial assemblies in its four provinces of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh. More than 128 million voters across the country are registered to vote in the general elections, with nearly 18,000 candidates competing for 336 National Assembly seats and 749 Provincial Assembly seats.

 

3. Pakistan’s Financial Year starts on ___.

A. 1st January
B. 1st March
C. 1st July
D. 1st September

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 1st July 


Detail About MCQs

The tax year is 1 July through 30 June. However, tax authorities are empowered to approve a special year-end.

 

4. Which country boycott from G20 meeting held in India?

A. Pakistan
B. China
C. Russia
D. Iran

Answer

Correct Answer: B. China 


Detail About MCQs

China and Saudi Arabia boycott G20 meeting held by India in Kashmir India’s presidency of the G20 group of leading nations has become mired in controversy after China and Saudi Arabia boycotted a meeting staged in Kashmir, the first such gathering since India unilaterally brought Kashmir under direct control in August 2019.

 

5. The Asia Football Cup 2024 was won by?

A. UAE
B. Qatar
C. Jordan
D. South Korea

Answer

Correct Answer: B. China 


Detail About MCQs

The Asia Football Cup 2024 was won by Qatar. The AFC Asian Cup is the primary association football competition contested by the senior men‘s national teams of the members of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), determining the continental champion of Asia.

 

6. Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves are about?

A. $ 9 Billion
B. $ 13 Billion
C. $ 17 Billion
D. $ 20 Billion

Answer

Correct Answer: B. $ 13 Billion 


Detail About MCQs

Including commercial banks’ reserves, the country’s total liquid foreign currency reserves amounted to USD 13.26 billion, with commercial banks holding net reserves of USD 5.04 billion. 

 

7. Who is the first lady fighter pilot of Pakistan? 

A. Ghazala Suleman
B. Shukerya Khanam
C. Mallha Saml
D. Ayesha Farooq

Answer

Correct Answer: D. Ayesha Farooq 


Detail About MCQs

The first lady fighter pilot of Pakistan is Ayesha Farooq. She made history in 2013 by becoming the first female fighter pilot in the Pakistan Air Force to qualify for combat. 

 

8. Who has replaced Justice Asif Saeed Khosa as Chief Justice of Pakistan?

A. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah
B. Justice Gulzar Ahmed
C. Justice Qazi Faez Isa
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Justice Gulzar Ahmed 

 

9. What is the name of telescope which is sent to space on December 24, 2021? 

A. Hubble Space Telescope
B. Kepler space Telescope
C. James Webb Space Telescope
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: C. James Webb Space Telescope 


Detail About MCQs

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the agency’s successor to the famous Hubble telescope, launched on Dec. 25, 2021 on a mission to study the earliest stars and peer back farther into the universe’s past than ever before.

 

10. The “Covid-19 pandemic” reached Pakistan in which year?

A. 2019
B. 2020
C. 2021
D. 2022

Answer

Correct Answer: B. 2020 


Detail About MCQs

The COVID-19 pandemic reached Pakistan in 2020. The first confirmed case in the country was reported on February 26, 2020.

 

11. Vladimir Putin announces that Russia is suspending its participation in NEW START a nuclear arms reduction treaty with the US on?

A. 21 February 2021
B. 21 February 2017
C. 21 February 2023
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 21 February 2023 


Detail About MCQs

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia was suspending its participation in the New START treaty with the United States that limits the two sides’ strategic nuclear arsenals. Putin stressed that Russia was not withdrawing from the treaty but the suspension further imperils the last remaining pillar of arms control between the United States and Russia, which between them hold nearly 90% of the world’s nuclear warheads – enough to destroy the planet many times over.

 

12. The Tigray war begins in ___ in 3rd November 2020. 

A. Cameroon
B. Burkina Faso
C. Ethiopia
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 21 February 2023 


Detail About MCQs

Initial fighting (3–28 November 2020)Just before midnight on 3 November 2020, Tigray Special Forces and allied local militia attacked the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) Northern Command headquarters in Mekelle, the Fifth Battalion barracks in Dansha, and other Northern Command bases.

 

13. ___ and China signed an agreement to trade in their own currencies , erasing the usage of the US dollar as intermediary.

A. Malaysia
B. Brazil
C. Turkey
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Brazil 


Detail About MCQs

China and Brazil have reached a deal to trade in their own currencies, ditching the US dollar as an intermediary, the Brazilian government said Wednesday, Beijing’s latest salvo against the almighty greenback.

 

14. Syria is readmitted to Arab league in 2023 after being suspended in: 

A. 2010
B. 2011
C. 2020
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: B. 2011 


Detail About MCQs

Syria’s Arab League membership was revoked after President Bashar al-Assad ordered a crackdown on protesters in March 2011 that spiralled the country into a civil war that has since killed nearly half a million people and displaced another 23 million.

 

15. Explosion of unsafe stored ammonium nitrate kills 218 people in port of Beirut Lebanon on?

A. 4th August 2020
B. 4th September 2021
C. 15th August 2020
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: A. 4th August 2020 


Detail About MCQs

The largest non-nuclear blast in modern history took place on August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM in Beirut, Lebanon, after an estimated 2750 tons of unsafely stored ammonium nitrate exploded.

 

16. The Geneva consensus declaration on Promoting Women’s Health and Strengthening the Family is signed by government representatives from ___ countries on Oct 22, 2020.

A. 32
B. 33
C. 34
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 34 


Detail About MCQs

On October 22, 2020, 34 countries signed the Geneva Consensus Declaration (GCD). The GCD is a coalition of countries that aims to improve women’s health, protect human life, and strengthen the family.

 

17. Pakistan and ___ signed an agreement on May 27, 2024 to boost job prospects for Pakistanis.

A. Germany
B. Qatar
C. UAE
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Qatar 


Detail About MCQs

On May 27, 2024, Pakistan and Qatar signed agreements to increase job opportunities for Pakistanis in Qatar. The agreements are intended to increase the number of Pakistani workers in Qatar, which could lead to economic growth and stronger ties between the two countries.

 

18. The European Union approves a 50 billion euro financial support package for Ukraine after ___ withdraws its veto.

A. Germany
B. Hungary
C. France
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Hungary 


Detail About MCQs

The leaders of the 27 European Union countries sealed a deal on Thursday to provide Ukraine with a new 50 billion-euro ($54 billion) support package for its war-ravaged economy after Hungary backed down from its threats to veto the move.

 

19. Open AI launches chat GPT, an AI chat box on:

A. November 30, 2022
B. October 30, 2022
C. December 30, 2022
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: A. November 30, 2022 


Detail About MCQs

ChatGPT was created by OpenAI, an AI research company. It started as a nonprofit company in 2015 but became for-profit in 2019. Its CEO is Sam Altman, who also co-founded the company. OpenAI released ChatGPT as a free “research preview” in November 2022.

 

20. ___ is the current sultan of Oman.

A. Qaboos bin Saud
B. Haitham bin Tariq
C. Said bin Taimur
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Haitham bin Tariq 


Detail About MCQs

Haitham bin Tariq Al Said is the current Sultan of Oman. His son, Crown Prince Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham, is the heir apparent. Oman is a monarchy with two advisory bodies, the State Council and the Consultative Council. The official language is Arabic, and the official religion is Islam.

 

21. Ethiopia announced an agreement with Somaliland to use the port of ___in January 2024.

A. Berbera
B. Busan
C. Keti Bundar
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: A. Berbera 


Detail About MCQs

Landlocked Ethiopia has signed an initial agreement with Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland to use its Red Sea port of Berbera.

 

22. Bernardo Arevalo was inaugurated was inaugurated as the 52nd president of ___ in January 2024.

A. Guatemala
B. Kongo
C. Luxemburg
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: A. Guatemala 


Detail About MCQs

The inauguration of Bernardo Arévalo as the 52nd president of Guatemala on Monday, 15 January 2024 marked the commencement of the four-year term of Bernardo Arévalo as president and Karin Herrera as vice president.

 

23. The Schengen area encompasses ___ European countries that have abolished border controls at their mutual borders.

A. 25
B. 29
C. 36
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: B. 29 


Detail About MCQs

The Schengen area includes 29 European countries that have abolished border controls at their mutual borders:

EU countries: All EU states except Ireland and Cyprus

Non-EU countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland

Bulgaria and Romania: Joined the Schengen area on March 31, 2024

 

24. Bulgaria and ___ became Schengen members in March 2024 through sea and air routes. 

A. Hungary
B. Romania
C. Greece
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Romania 


Detail About MCQs

Bulgaria and Romania became members of the Schengen Area by air and sea on March 31, 2024. The Council of the European Union decided to welcome Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen zone. Both countries took steps to ensure a smooth application of the Schengen rules. 

 

25. The Kuwaiti General Election were held on 4th April:

A. 2022
B. 2023
C. 2024
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 2024 


Detail About MCQs

General elections were held in Kuwait on 4 April 2024 to elect 50 of the 65 members of the National Assembly. The election came after the dissolution of the National Assembly elected in 2023 on 15 February 2024 due to an MP allegedly insulting Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad. The elections were the first to be held during Mishal Al-Ahmad’s reign and the fourth election held within four years.

 

26. The Group of G-Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental political and economic forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK and? 

A. Finland
B. Norway
C. US
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 2024 


Detail About MCQs

General elections were held in Kuwait on 4 April 2024 to elect 50 of the 65 members of the National Assembly. The election came after the dissolution of the National Assembly elected in 2023 on 15 February 2024 due to an MP allegedly insulting Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad. The elections were the first to be held during Mishal Al-Ahmad’s reign and the fourth election held within four years.

 

27. Astana is renamed Nur Sultan after former President Nur Sultan Nazarbayev in? 

A. 2018
B. 2020
C. 2019
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 2019 


Detail About MCQs

In March 2019, the capital was renamed to Nur-Sultan in honor of the long-ruling President Nursultan Nazarbayev, shortly after his resignation.

 

28. ____ at the age of 34 became the World youngest serving Prime Minister of Finland? 

A. Sanna Marin
B. Jyki katainen
C. Mari Kivinicmi
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: A. Sanna Marin 


Detail About MCQs

34-year-old Sanna Marin becomes the youngest sitting leader in the world, the youngest prime minister in Finland’s history.

 

29. ___ is the youngest President of Burkina Faso?

A. Ibrahim Traore
B. Saye Zerbo
C. Sangoule Lamizana
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: A. Sanna Marin 


Detail About MCQs

Ibrahim Traoré is the youngest President of Burkina Faso. He assumed power in September 2022 at the age of 34 following a military coup.

 

30. The industrial sector in Pakistan posted a negative growth of ____.

A. 1.55%
B. 1.6%
C. 2.94%
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 2.94% 


Detail About MCQs

The industrial sector posted a negative growth in FY2023. The industrial sector’s 2.94% performance is more dependent on the Manufacturing sector which has a share of 65.0% of the industry.

 

31. Large-scale manufacturing saw a growth of ____  during July-March FY 2023.

A. 10.6%
B. 8.11%
C. 9.5%
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: B. 8.11% 


Detail About MCQs

During July-March FY2023, the growth performance of LSM was in the negative territory, at 8.11 percent against the growth of 10.61 percent in the corresponding period last year.

 

32. During FY 2023, the mining and quarrying sector negatively grew by: 

A. 4.4%
B. 5.7%
C. 7.9%
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: A. 4.4% 


Detail About MCQs

The Mining and Quarrying sector negatively grew by 4.4% during FY2023 against the dip of 7.0% last year. During Jul-Mar FY2023, production of major minerals such as Coal, Dolomite, Barytes, Lime Stone, Rock Salt and Ocher witnessed the growth of 17.6%, 42.2%, 53.6%, 10.6%, 12.4% and 15.4%, respectively. 

 

33. On June 20, 2023, ___ was established as a high-level oversight committee headed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan to facilitate, fast-track and protect foreign investments in Pakistan?

A. Board of Foreign Investment
B. Special Investment Facilitation Council
C. Special Board of Investment
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Special Investment Facilitation Council 


Detail About MCQs

The Pakistani government launched the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in June 2023 to attract foreign investment, particularly from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

 

34. Which company on 25 January 2024, reached a market value of a record $3 trillion?

A. Apple
B. Amazon
C. Tesla
D. Microsoft

Answer

Correct Answer: D. Microsoft 


Detail About MCQs

Microsoft briefly crossed the $3 trillion market valuation milestone on 25 January 2024, retaining its place as the world’s second most valuable company.

 

35. Israel was ordered on 24th May 2024, to halt its military operation in Palestine by the? 

A. International Criminal Court
B. International Court of Justice
C. United Nations Security Council
D. All above

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Special Investment Facilitation Council 


Detail About MCQs

On 24th May 2024, Israel was ordered to halt its military operation in Palestine by the:

(C) United Nations Security Council. The UN Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security and has the authority to issue such orders.

 

36. After the expansion of BRICS on 1st January 2024, how many full members are there in the organization?

A. 5
B. 9
C. 13
D. 20

Answer

Correct Answer: B. 9 


Detail About MCQs

By January 2024, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates joined the bloc making BRICS membership grow from five to nine countries, while Saudi Arabia delayed its membership.

 

37. After exit of United Kingdom from the European Union, how many members are there in the Union?

A. 25
B. 26
C. 27
D. 28

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 27 


Detail About MCQs

After the United Kingdom exited the European Union, the number of EU member states is 27. So, the correct answer is: (C) 27

 

38. Pakistan has officially been removed from the FATF ‘grey list’ on: 

A. 21st August, 2021
B. 21st September, 2021
C. 21st August, 2022
D. 21st October, 2022

Answer

Correct Answer: D. 21st October, 2022 


Detail About MCQs

Pakistan was officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ‘grey list’ on October 21, 2022. This decision came after Pakistan successfully implemented the FATF’s action plans to address deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks.

 

39. Pakistan hosted the ___ meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the member States of the Shanghai cooperation organization (SCO) from 15 to 16 October, 2024 in Islamabad?

A. 23rd
B. 25th
C. 24th
D. 26th

Answer

Correct Answer: D. 21st October, 2022 


Detail About MCQs

Pakistan hosted the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) on October 15-16, 2024, in Islamabad​. 

 

40. What was the main declaration of the COP-26 Climate Conference held at Glasgow, Scotland?

A. Urgent need to reduce greenhouse emissions
B. Finalization of rules on reporting emissions and international carbon trading
C. Launch of a range of new initiatives and sector deals
D. All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: D. All of these 


Detail About MCQs

The main declaration of the COP-26 Climate Conference held in Glasgow in 2021 focused on several key outcomes. These included: Urgent Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, countries were urged to present more ambitious climate pledges for reducing emissions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. (Further details available at mcqsplanet website).

 

41. Which country (Lies) took initiative to establish Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank? 

A. ASEAN
B. China
C. G-7 Countries
D. Turkey

Answer

Correct Answer: B. China 


Detail About MCQs

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) was an initiative led by China. It was proposed in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jinping and officially launched in January 2016. The AIIB aims to finance infrastructure projects in Asia and beyond, promoting sustainable development and regional economic cooperation.

 

42. Peace Plan to stop the Ukraine and Russia war was first proposed by China in collaboration with which country?

A. Brazil
B. Qatar
C. Indonesia
D. Saudi Arabia

Answer

Correct Answer: A. Brazil 


Detail About MCQs

On 24 May 2024, China and Brazil jointly presented a new six-point peace plan. The six-point proposal called for an international peace conference “held at a proper time that is recognised by both Russia and Ukraine, with equal participation of all parties as well as fair discussion of all peace plans.”

 

43. The 16th annual BRICS summit was held in ___ on 22nd October, 2024.

A. Shanghai, China
B. Durban, South Africa
C. Kazan, Russia
D. Sao Paulo, Brazil

Answer

Correct Answer: C. Kazan, Russia 


Detail About MCQs

The 16th annual BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia, on 22nd October 2024. This summit highlighted discussions on strengthening multilateralism, economic cooperation, and sustainable development, and it also welcomed new members into the BRICS alliance.

 

44. Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 has been awarded to:

A. Bishop Titu
B. Nihon Hidankyo
C. Antonic Guterres
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Nihon Hidankyo 


Detail About MCQs

The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo on October 11, 2024, in Oslo, Norway.

 

45. Who is the current President of UN General Assembly?

A. Duma Bako
B. Alexander De Croo
C. Edi Rama
D. Phalemon Yang

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Nihon Hidankyo 


Detail About MCQs

Philémon Yang of Cameroon is currently serving as the President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, which begins in September 2024.

 

46. Total budget of Overseas Pakistan is around ____.

A. 1626 million
B. 1630 million
C. 1629 million
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: D. None of these 


Detail About MCQs

The budget allocation for the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development for the fiscal year 2024-2025 is approximately 2,105 million PKR. Therefore, none of the given options accurately reflect the current budget allocation for the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development.

 

47. The ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development was established on ____.

A. 7th July, 2013
B. 9th June 2013
C. 7th June 2024
D. 7th June, 2014

Answer

Correct Answer: A. 7th July, 2013 


Detail About MCQs

The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development was established on 7th July 2013. It was created to address the issues related to the welfare of overseas Pakistanis, as well as human resource development in the country.

 

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