Current affairs · March 2026
Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs — March 2026
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34 MCQs with answers on Pakistan in March 2026, each with a short one-liner. Hide answers to test yourself.
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On 2 March 2026, President Zardari delivered his record which address to a joint session of parliament, formally beginning a new parliamentary year?
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On 5 March 2026, the government accorded a three-year extension in service to Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmad Butt as chairman of which institution?
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On which date The parliament passed the Virtual Assets Act, 2026, creating the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA)?
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On 6 March 2026, Pakistan defeated which country to secure their qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026?
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On which date Pakistan successfully completed a spectrum auction for launch of long-awaited 5G technology?
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On 9 March 2026, Pakistan Navy launched which operation to safeguard national energy shipments?
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On 11 March 2026, who was appointed as chairperson of the Competition Commission of Pakistan?
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On 11 March 2026, who was appointed as Chairman of the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority?
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On 12 March 2026, the US State Department announced it would permanently close the US consulate in which city?
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On 13 March 2026, Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi was sworn in as which Governor of Sindh?
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In March 2026 Paksitan qualified for Hockey World Cup after how many years?
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On March 6, 2026, Pakistan witnessed one of its largest fuel price hikes. By what percentage did petrol prices increase on this date?
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Due to the escalating Middle East conflict, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a new workweek for government employees on March 9, 2026. What is the new schedule?
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The AMAN Dialogue 2026 was held on which dates in Karachi?
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Pakistan Navy conducted AMAN-2026 multinational exercise on which dates?
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According to the PM's March 2026 address, what percentage of Pakistan's oil needs are met through imports?
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In March 2026, Pakistan signed a hydropower and renewable energy deal with which country?
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Which Pakistani city hosted the 12th J.A. Zaman Memorial Golf Championship in March 2026?
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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 edition featured how many teams for the first time?
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Between March 6 and March 16, 2026, which group claimed responsibility for 18 coordinated attacks in Balochistan?
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Pakistan conducted a test of the Fateh-II missile system during March 2026. This system is primarily known for which of the following?
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On 18 March 2026, Pakistan successfully tested which missile system?
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In March 2026 which mobile company launched first official 5G services in Pakistan?
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As part of the austerity measures announced in March 2026, what percentage cut was applied to the salaries of federal and provincial legislators?
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What is the rank of Pakistan in Global Terrorism Index 2026?
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Why was the traditional Pakistan Day military parade, scheduled for March 23, 2026, officially cancelled by the government?
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Due to the fuel crisis, the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was initially restricted to how many cities?
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In March 2026, the federal government and which provincial government were in conflict over a Rs200 billion fuel pool?
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On March 29, 2026, Pakistan hosted a high-level Quadrilateral Consultation in Islamabad. Which countries' Foreign Ministers participated?
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Who is the current Foreign Minister of Pakistan (also serving as Deputy PM) who hosted the Quadrilateral Consultations in March 2026?
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Which country is Pakistan's primary supplier of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), whose shipments were affected by the 2026 Gulf crisis?
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Which young tennis player was honored during the ITF World Juniors event in Islamabad?
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On March 31, 2026, FM Ishaq Dar received which foreign diplomat to discuss regional developments?
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Which tennis event was hosted by the Pakistan Tennis Federation in Islamabad in March 2026?
World — March 2026
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On 2 March 2026, India and which country reached a string of agreements, including on critical mineral cooperation and a “landmark” uranium supply deal for nuclear power?
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On 4 March 2026, which country's Finn Allen blasted the fastest century in T20 World Cup history off just 33 balls?
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On 8 March 2026, India beat which country to become the first team to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup three times?
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On 9 March 2026, which country parliament criminalized the French colonial rule?
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On 10 March 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated which country as a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention”?
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On 14 March 2026, noted which country's philosopher Jürgen Habermas died?
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On 17 March 2026, which country officially withdrew its membership from the WHO?
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On 18 March 2026, a controversial political figure from which country was selected for the Stockholm Water Prize?
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On 19 March 2026, which country were stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title after Morocco were declared champions?
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Robert Mueller, who passed away on 21 March 2026, was a former Director of the which of the following?
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On 23 March 2026, who took office as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury of the Church of England?
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On 27 March 2026, which country signed a friendship treaty with North Korea?
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On 27 March 2026, Balen Shah took oath as Prime Minister of which country, becoming the youngest PM of the South Asian country?
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On what date did an Iranian-made drone strike hit a British military base in Cyprus?
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On March 1, 2026, which country's Supreme Leader was confirmed dead following an attack by Israel and the United States?
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In March 2026, which shipping giant suspended all vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran War?
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Which British military base in Cyprus was reportedly hit by an Iranian drone strike on March 1, 2026?
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Which city's "Crowne Plaza Hotel" was struck by an Iranian drone on March 1, 2026, targeting US personnel?
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Which Iranian official was appointed to the Interim Leadership Council following the death of Ali Khamenei in March 2026?
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On March 1, 2026, a protest against the Iran War led to a violent attempt to storm the US Consulate in which Pakistani city?
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Which US aircraft carrier was reportedly attacked by the IRGC in the Indian Ocean on March 1, 2026?
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The "Abiemnom massacre," which left at least 169 people dead in March 2026, occurred in which country?
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Which international organization's Secretary General stated in March 2026 that they were "not involved" in the Iran conflict but supported the US and Israel?
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In March 2026, which country's special forces seized a "Russian shadow fleet" oil tanker in the North Sea?
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When did Iran effectively close the Strait of Hormuz during the 2026 conflict?
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How many countries in the Gulf region did Iran strike during its 2026 retaliation?
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What type of missile is the Fattah-2 that Iran has claimed to use in the 2026 Middle East conflict?
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Which international day is observed annually on March 3rd to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's wild animals and plants?
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Which country implemented a new AI law in March 2026 mandating the labeling of AI-generated content?
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Which city hosted a "total lunar eclipse" event on March 3, 2026, visible across parts of Asia and the Americas?
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Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tehran was reportedly damaged by an airstrike in early March 2026?
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On March 3, 2026, a "friendly fire" incident occurred when three US F-15E fighter jets were shot down by the military of which country?
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In March 2026, which major oil refinery in Saudi Arabia was struck by an Iranian drone and missile attack?
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In March 2026, which country's air force reportedly shot down two Iranian Su-24 jets over the Persian Gulf?
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On 3 March 2026, a total lunar eclipse occurred, often called a "Blood Moon." Why is this eclipse particularly notable?
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On 5 March 2026, an Iranian warship reportedly sank near Sri Lanka after targeted by US. In which ocean did this incident occur?
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In March 2026, which country's first long-distance robotic-assisted surgery was performed from 1,500 miles away?
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What is the theme of International Women's Day 2026?
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Which country's fast bowler became the first player to take five wickets in five balls in first-class cricket?
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According to a study published in March 2026, global warming has accelerated since which year?
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Who became the new Supreme Leader of Iran in March 2026 after the death of Ali Khamenei?
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In March 2026, which country withdraws permanently its ambassador from Israel?
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Which stadium hosted the final of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
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In March 2026, which country held elections for its "Supreme People's Assembly"?
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Which country held a Constitutional Referendum on March 15, 2026, as part of political reforms?
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Which prominent Iranian diplomat and former Speaker of the Parliament was assassinated in Tehran on March 17, 2026?
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Which international day is observed on March 21st to promote the conservation of all types of forests?
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Which international day is observed on March 22nd to highlight the importance of freshwater?
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Which European country held a "Constitutional Referendum" on March 22-23, 2026, regarding government stability?
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Which astronauts were part of the Artemis II mission that began its journey towards the Moon in March 2026?
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Which country's "Faroe Islands" held a "Løgting" (parliamentary) election on March 26, 2026?
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A major concern for global markets reported on 25 March 2026 was?
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Which country is playing a key diplomatic role in efforts to reduce tensions between the U.S. and Iran?
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In March 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to have his signature appear on which of the following, ending a 165-year-old tradition?
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In late March 2026, US President Trump ordered the use of "bunker buster" bombs on which Iranian city?