2026 Current Affairs MCQs: Iran War, IMF, AI Declaration and More

A set of high-yield MCQs drawn directly from verified facts already published in MOCC's 2026 Current Affairs coverage. Every question, correct answer and explanation is sourced from official or reputable outlets cited in the original articles — nothing here is guessed.

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Conflict 2025-2026

Q1. Pakistan's "Operation Khyber Storm," launched on 9 October 2025, primarily targeted:
A) Baloch separatist camps
B) Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leadership, including Noor Wali Mehsud
C) ISIS-K positions in Kunar
D) Indian-backed militant networks
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Operation Khyber Storm was a cross-border strike campaign targeting TTP leadership, including an attempt on TTP chief Noor Wali Mehsud.
Exam Relevance: CSS/PMS Pakistan Affairs, PPSC/FPSC current affairs.

Q2. On what date did Pakistan declare what was described as a "state of war" with the Afghan Taliban administration, following a bombing in Islamabad?
A) 19 October 2025
B) 29 October 2025
C) 11 November 2025
D) 21 February 2026
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Following a bombing in Islamabad, Pakistan declared a "state of war" with the Afghan Taliban administration on 11 November 2025.
Exam Relevance: Current affairs timeline questions for CSS/PMS/PPSC/FPSC.

Q3. Which two countries mediated the ceasefire announced on 19 October 2025 during the Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict?
A) Saudi Arabia and UAE
B) Qatar and Turkey
C) China and Russia
D) Iran and Oman
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A Qatar- and Turkey-mediated ceasefire was announced on 19 October 2025 after several days of clashes.
Exam Relevance: International mediation and Pakistan's foreign relations.

Q4. According to UN figures, approximately how many Afghan civilians were killed in the 2025 phase of the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict?
A) 12
B) 37
C) 76
D) 115
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: UN figures recorded at least 37 Afghan civilians killed and 425 injured in the 2025 phase.
Exam Relevance: Humanitarian dimension of current affairs, often tested in essay and CA papers.

Q5. In March 2026, UN human rights experts stated that Pakistan's military action in Afghanistan:
A) Was fully consistent with international law
B) Violated the prohibition on the use of force
C) Was not addressed by international law
D) Required UN Security Council pre-approval only
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: UN experts publicly stated that "Pakistan's attack on Afghanistan violates the prohibition on the use of force" under international law.
Exam Relevance: International law and human rights dimensions for CSS International Relations/Law papers.

Pakistan's IMF Programme (EFF & RSF)

Q6. Pakistan's current IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF), approved on 25 September 2024, is worth approximately:
A) $3 billion
B) $7 billion
C) $10 billion
D) $1.4 billion
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The EFF, equivalent to SDR 5,320 million, is worth approximately $7 billion over 37 months.
Exam Relevance: Frequently tested economic/current affairs fact for CSS/PMS/PPSC/FPSC.

Q7. Pakistan's Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), approved on 9 May 2025, made it:
A) The first South Asian country to receive IMF funding
B) The first Middle East/Central Asia region country to access this facility
C) The largest RSF recipient in IMF history
D) Ineligible for further EFF disbursements
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Pakistan became the first country in the Middle East and Central Asia region to access the RSF, worth $1.4 billion.
Exam Relevance: Pakistan's international financial standing, CSS/PMS Economy-adjacent current affairs.

Q8. What did IMF Pakistan representative Mahir Binici say regarding the RSF loan amount after the 2026 floods?
A) The loan would be doubled immediately
B) A change in the access amount is not under consideration
C) The RSF programme would be cancelled
D) Pakistan would receive an emergency grant instead
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Despite significant flood damage, the IMF explicitly ruled out increasing the RSF loan amount.
Exam Relevance: Tests careful reading of current affairs nuance — a common CSS/PMS trap for over-generalized answers.

Q9. Which of the following is NOT a key reform condition the IMF has flagged under Pakistan's EFF programme?
A) Revenue mobilization
B) Energy sector pricing reform (circular debt)
C) Competition policy
D) Currency peg to the US dollar
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The IMF's flagged conditions are revenue mobilization, energy pricing reform, competition policy, and tax/revenue administration — not a currency peg.
Exam Relevance: Economic policy conditionality, a recurring CSS/PMS Economy theme.

Q10. Approximately how much combined disbursement did Pakistan receive on 12 May 2026 following the third EFF and second RSF reviews?
A) $220 million
B) $1.3 billion
C) $4.8 billion
D) $7 billion
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Pakistan received a combined disbursement of about $1.3 billion (roughly $1.1 billion EFF plus $220 million RSF).
Exam Relevance: Precise figures are a common one-paper/MCQ testing style.

The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact 2026

Q11. The India AI Impact Summit 2026, which produced the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, was held at:
A) India Gate, New Delhi
B) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
C) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
D) Hyderabad International Convention Centre
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The summit was held on 19-20 February 2026 (extended to 21 February) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Exam Relevance: Science & Technology / Current Affairs general knowledge.

Q12. How many countries and international organizations had formally endorsed the New Delhi Declaration as of 21 February 2026?
A) 45
B) 65
C) 88
D) 100
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: 88 countries and organizations had endorsed the Declaration as of 21 February 2026; three more (Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Guatemala) joined shortly after, bringing the total to 91.
Exam Relevance: Precision on numbers is often tested in one-paper current affairs MCQs.

Q13. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact is organized around three themes. These are:
A) Growth, Trade, Security
B) People, Planet, Progress
C) Access, Ethics, Innovation
D) Data, Compute, Talent
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Declaration's framework is organized around People, Planet and Progress, with seven supporting pillars.
Exam Relevance: International governance frameworks, CSS International Relations.

Q14. As part of its announcements at the AI Impact Summit 2026, India said it would expand its domestic GPU computing capacity to how many units by the end of 2026?
A) 10,000
B) 50,000
C) 100,000
D) 250,000
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: India announced "IndiaAI Mission 2.0" to expand domestic GPU capacity to 100,000 units by the end of 2026.
Exam Relevance: Science & Technology current affairs.

Q15. A key criticism of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, as widely noted, is that it:
A) Bans all high-risk AI applications
B) Is legally binding on all signatories
C) Is voluntary and non-binding, with no enforcement mechanism
D) Excludes developing countries
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Critics noted the Declaration is voluntary and non-binding, with no enforcement mechanism and few explicit restrictions on high-risk AI.
Exam Relevance: Analytical/critical-thinking style MCQ, useful for essay evidence too.

The 2026 Iran War and Pakistan's Ceasefire Diplomacy

Q16. The 2026 Iran war began on 28 February 2026 when:
A) Iran attacked Israeli territory first
B) The US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran
C) Pakistan closed the Strait of Hormuz
D) Saudi Arabia declared war on Iran
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: On 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States launched airstrikes on Iran; Iran retaliated and closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Exam Relevance: Middle East current affairs, frequently tested in CSS/PMS International Relations.

Q17. Which senior Pakistani military official played a central role in facilitating the 2026 US-Iran ceasefire talks?
A) General Qamar Javed Bajwa
B) Field Marshal Asim Munir
C) Air Chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu
D) Admiral Naveed Ashraf
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Field Marshal Asim Munir played a central role, building on a relationship formed when he met President Trump at the White House in June 2025.
Exam Relevance: Pakistan Affairs/Current Affairs — key personalities.

Q18. On what date did Pakistan present its 45-day, two-phase truce plan for the Iran war?
A) 23 March 2026
B) 31 March 2026
C) 6 April 2026
D) 21 April 2026
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Pakistan presented the 45-day, two-phase truce plan on 6 April 2026, featuring an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 15-20 days.
Exam Relevance: Detailed timeline recall, common in one-paper current affairs.

Q19. The first round of the "Islamabad Talks" between the US and Iran, the tangible outcome of Pakistan's mediation, was held on:
A) 23 March 2026
B) 6-7 April 2026
C) 10-11 April 2026
D) 12 June 2026
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The first round of the Islamabad Talks was held on 10 and 11 April 2026.
Exam Relevance: Pakistan's diplomatic achievements, high-probability CSS/PMS current affairs topic.

Q20. Which two countries jointly announced a five-point proposal on 31 March 2026 calling for a ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz?
A) Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
B) Pakistan and China
C) Pakistan and Turkey
D) Pakistan and Qatar
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Pakistan and China jointly announced the five-point proposal on 31 March 2026.
Exam Relevance: Pakistan-China relations and joint diplomacy, a recurring CSS/PMS theme.

Sources: All facts drawn from MOCC's own verified Current Affairs articles: Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Conflict 2025-2026, Pakistan's IMF Programme in 2026, The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact 2026, and The 2026 Iran War and Pakistan's Ceasefire Diplomacy — each citing its own primary sources.

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