Current Affairs MCQs (page 6 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 101–120.
- 101.
Pakistan's 2019 response to Indian airstrikes, which the 2025 operation was often compared with, was called:
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Answer: D. Operation Swift Retort
In Operation Swift Retort (February 2019), PAF shot down an Indian jet and captured its pilot.
- 102.
In June 2025, Pakistan's government recommended which world leader for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the May 2025 ceasefire?
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Answer: C. Donald Trump
Pakistan formally recommended President Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
- 103.
In June 2025, Field Marshal Asim Munir became the first Pakistani army chief to be hosted by a US President for a lunch meeting at:
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Answer: C. The White House
President Trump hosted Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House on 18 June 2025.
- 104.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement on:
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Answer: A. 17 September 2025
The agreement, signed in Riyadh, says aggression against either country will be treated as aggression against both.
- 105.
The Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement was signed in:
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Answer: A. Riyadh
PM Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed it in Riyadh.
- 106.
In August 2026, Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and which other country?
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Answer: A. Turkey
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a trilateral defence pact on 7 August 2026.
- 107.
Pakistan began a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council on:
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Answer: A. 1 January 2025
Pakistan was elected in June 2024 for the 2025–26 term, its eighth time on the Council.
- 108.
How many times has Pakistan served on the UN Security Council with its 2025–26 term?
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Answer: D. Eight
The 2025–26 term is Pakistan's eighth as a non-permanent member.
- 109.
Pakistan held the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in:
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Answer: C. July 2025
Pakistan presided over the Council in July 2025.
- 110.
In 2025, Pakistan chaired which UN Security Council sanctions committee?
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Answer: C. The 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee
Pakistan chaired the committee overseeing sanctions on the Afghan Taliban.
- 111.
Who was Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations during its 2025–26 Security Council term?
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Answer: A. Asim Iftikhar Ahmad
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad took over from Munir Akram in 2025.
- 112.
In October 2025, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a ceasefire after border clashes in talks held in:
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Answer: B. Doha
The ceasefire was agreed in Doha on 19 October 2025, mediated by Qatar and Turkey.
- 113.
Which two countries mediated the October 2025 Pakistan–Afghanistan ceasefire talks?
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Answer: B. Qatar and Turkey
Qatar hosted the Doha talks and Turkey hosted follow-up talks in Istanbul.
- 114.
In February 2026, Pakistan's Defence Minister declared "open war" against the Taliban government of Afghanistan. Who was the Defence Minister?
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Answer: D. Khawaja Muhammad Asif
Khawaja Asif made the declaration on 27 February 2026 after Afghan attacks on Pakistani posts.
- 115.
In 2026, Pakistan acted as the main mediator between which two countries during their war?
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Answer: A. The United States and Iran
Pakistan passed proposals between Washington and Tehran and hosted direct talks in Islamabad.
- 116.
The direct US–Iran talks hosted by Pakistan in April 2026 were held in:
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Answer: D. Islamabad
The "Islamabad Talks" were held on 11–12 April 2026.
- 117.
Which US Vice President led the American delegation at the April 2026 Islamabad Talks with Iran?
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Answer: D. JD Vance
Vice President JD Vance led the US team, which included envoy Steve Witkoff.
- 118.
Who led the Iranian side at the April 2026 Islamabad Talks along with parliamentary speaker Ghalibaf?
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Answer: C. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Abbas Araghchi and Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf led Iran's delegation.
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The 14-point agreement signed in June 2026 to end the US–Iran war, mediated by Pakistan, is known as the:
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Answer: D. Islamabad Memorandum
The Islamabad Memorandum was signed on 17 June 2026 and set a 60-day period for nuclear talks.
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The Islamabad Memorandum of June 2026 set how long for US–Iran negotiations on a final deal?
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Answer: B. 60 days
The memorandum provided for 60 days of negotiations, including on Iran's nuclear programme.