Current Affairs MCQs (page 14 of 25)
Pakistan and world current affairs from 2024 to late 2026: politics and the constitution, the economy and budget, foreign relations, conflicts, international organisations, sport, science and awards. Every question is tied to a date, so answers stay correct. Last updated November 2026.
500 questions. Select an option to check your answer, or open "Show answer". Showing 261–280.
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What is the name of Israel's multi-layered air defence system famous for intercepting rockets?
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Answer: A. Iron Dome
Iron Dome intercepts short-range rockets and shells.
- 262.
Which country hosted the June 2025 NATO summit where members agreed to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035?
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Answer: B. The Netherlands
The summit was held in The Hague on 24–25 June 2025.
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The 2026 NATO summit was held in July 2026 in:
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Answer: D. Ankara
Turkey hosted the NATO summit in Ankara on 7–8 July 2026.
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Which country joined NATO in March 2024 as its 32nd member?
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Answer: C. Sweden
Sweden joined on 7 March 2024; Finland had joined in April 2023.
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In February 2025, Israel and Hamas exchanged hostages and prisoners under a ceasefire agreed in:
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Answer: C. January 2025
A three-phase ceasefire took effect on 19 January 2025 but broke down in March 2025.
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The Abraham Accords normalised relations between Israel and which two countries first in 2020?
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Answer: C. UAE and Bahrain
The UAE and Bahrain signed in September 2020; Morocco and Sudan followed.
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In 2026, the US and Iran signed an interim memorandum in Pakistan's capital. On what date was it signed?
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Answer: C. 17 June 2026
The Islamabad Memorandum was signed on 17 June 2026.
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Which body under the UN delivers aid to Palestinian refugees and was banned from operating by Israel's parliament in 2024?
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Answer: C. UNRWA
Israel's Knesset passed laws in October 2024 banning UNRWA's operations in Israeli territory.
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The International Court of Justice case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza was brought by:
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Answer: D. South Africa
South Africa filed the case in December 2023.
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In November 2024, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for which Israeli leader?
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Answer: D. Benjamin Netanyahu
Warrants were issued for Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant.
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Who was elected President of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, which began in September 2025?
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Answer: D. Annalena Baerbock
Germany's former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was elected in June 2025.
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The United Nations marked its 80th anniversary in:
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Answer: C. 2025
The UN Charter came into force on 24 October 1945.
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António Guterres' second term as UN Secretary-General ends on:
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Answer: A. 31 December 2026
The selection of his successor took place during 2026.
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Which candidate for UN Secretary-General in 2026 is the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency?
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Answer: B. Rafael Grossi
Argentina's Rafael Grossi has led the IAEA since 2019.
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Which former Senegalese President was among the candidates for UN Secretary-General in 2026?
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Answer: C. Macky Sall
Macky Sall was one of seven candidates in the Security Council's straw polls.
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Which country joined BRICS as a full member in January 2025?
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Answer: B. Indonesia
Indonesia became a full BRICS member on 6 January 2025.
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The 17th BRICS summit was held in July 2025 in:
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Answer: D. Rio de Janeiro
Brazil hosted the summit on 6–7 July 2025.
- 278.
The 16th BRICS summit, held in October 2024, took place in:
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Answer: A. Kazan, Russia
Russia hosted the Kazan summit on 22–24 October 2024.
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Which country chairs BRICS in 2026?
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Answer: A. India
India took over the BRICS chairship for 2026.
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The 2025 SCO Heads of State summit was held in:
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Answer: D. Tianjin, China
China hosted the summit on 31 August–1 September 2025.