Current Affairs MCQs (page 15 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 281–300.
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Which country became the 10th full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in July 2024?
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Answer: D. Belarus
Belarus joined at the Astana summit in July 2024; Iran had joined in 2023.
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Which country held the SCO chairmanship for 2025–26?
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Answer: A. Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan took over the rotating chair after the Tianjin summit.
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The 2025 G20 Leaders' Summit was the first held in Africa. It took place in:
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Answer: B. Johannesburg
South Africa hosted the summit on 22–23 November 2025.
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Which country boycotted the G20 summit hosted by South Africa in November 2025?
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Answer: B. United States
The US government did not attend the Johannesburg summit.
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Which country holds the G20 presidency in 2026?
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Answer: A. United States
The United States took over the G20 presidency for 2026.
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Which organisation became a permanent member of the G20 in 2023?
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Answer: D. African Union
The African Union was admitted at the New Delhi summit in September 2023.
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The G7 summit of June 2025 was held in:
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Answer: B. Kananaskis, Canada
Canada hosted the G7 in Kananaskis, Alberta.
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The UN climate conference COP29 was held in November 2024 in:
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Answer: B. Baku, Azerbaijan
COP29 agreed a new climate finance goal.
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At COP29, developed countries agreed to provide how much climate finance per year by 2035?
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Answer: D. At least $300 billion
The New Collective Quantified Goal set at least $300 billion a year by 2035.
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COP30 was held in November 2025 in which Amazonian city?
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Answer: C. Belém, Brazil
Brazil hosted COP30 in Belém from 10 to 21 November 2025.
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Which country hosts the COP31 climate conference in November 2026?
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Answer: A. Turkey
COP31 is held in Antalya, Turkey, with Australia leading the negotiations.
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In May 2025, the World Health Assembly adopted a global agreement on:
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Answer: B. Pandemic prevention, preparedness and response
WHO member states adopted the Pandemic Agreement on 20 May 2025.
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The United States formally left the World Health Organization in:
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Answer: C. January 2026
The withdrawal took effect on 22 January 2026.
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Which country left OPEC and OPEC+ with effect from 1 May 2026?
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Answer: D. United Arab Emirates
The UAE quit after 59 years of membership.
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Which African country left OPEC at the start of 2024?
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Answer: C. Angola
Angola's exit took effect on 1 January 2024.
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The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act, the world's first comprehensive AI law, came into force in:
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Answer: A. August 2024
The AI Act entered into force on 1 August 2024.
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The India–European Union Free Trade Agreement was signed in:
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Answer: B. January 2026
The long-negotiated FTA was signed on 27 January 2026.
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The 2025 AI Action Summit was co-hosted by France and India in:
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Answer: C. Paris
The summit was held in Paris in February 2025.
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The AI Impact Summit of February 2026 was held in:
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Answer: D. New Delhi
India hosted the summit from 16 to 21 February 2026.
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Which body is the main judicial organ of the United Nations?
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Answer: D. International Court of Justice
The ICJ in The Hague settles disputes between states.