Solved August 2026 MCQs with answers and explanations. Free practice questions for PPSC, FPSC, CSS and other government job exams on FreeSekho.
1. Bitchat, a new chat app, was recently developed by?
2. Muhammad Shahabuddin was the ...... President of Bangladesh?
3. The Patriot missile system is developed by?
4. Which country became the first in the Middle East to end the death sentence?
5. The current President of Hungary is?
6. In August 2026, Syria reached a deal with which country to set up two air bases in the country?
7. Who is the new personal lawyer of President Donald Trump?
8. The Samarkand satellite was launched by which country in August 2026?
9. The 23rd Commonwealth Games took place in?
10. In August 2026, which Pakistani provincial government launched a virtual school?
11. The United Nations Conference on Disarmament is a forum based in?
12. On which date did Pakistan take the presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament?
13. On which date did PM Shehbaz Sharif launch the Youth Employment Policy?
14. On August 11, the President conferred which award on General Amer Raza?
15. Who won the Kamal-e-Fun Award in 2025?
16. Who was elected as the new Secretary General of the OIC?
17. In August 2026, a fatal flood occurred in which country?
18. Which country became the 10th member of the New Development Bank from South Asia?
19. The KPK government approved which project worth 6.5 billion?
20. Who was recently elected the 16th Speaker of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly?
21. Which country is closing its consulate general in Pakistan after 50 years?
22. Pakistan ranked in the Global Firepower Index 2026 at?
23. The U.S. Economic Day against Iran was first observed on?
24. On August 24, 2026, which country removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism?
25. On which strait did Iran and Qatar discuss establishing a temporary joint shipping corridor?
26. The recently elected Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani, was sworn in as PM on?
27. A severe earthquake hit which country in August 2026, causing hundreds of deaths?
28. Which organisation approved financial assistance for Ukraine?
29. Army Chief Asim Munir visited which country on August 24, 2026?
30. In August 2026, in which famous hospital did a fire erupt, causing the burning of 14 newborn babies?
31. The current Foreign Minister of Syria is?
32. Which foreign minister arrived in Pakistan on 20 August 2026?
33. After the MoU between Google and Pakistan, for how long will Pakistani students have free access to Google's advanced AI tool?
34. How many total UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Pakistan?
35. NADRA recently launched a new identity card which secures ...... instead of a microchip?
36. Pakistan and Google signed an MoU under which students will get free access to?
37. Pakistani mountaineer Dr. ....... died while descending Spantik (7,027 m), also known as Golden Peak, in Pakistan's Karakoram on 20 August?
38. In August 2026, the Federal Cabinet officially approved the draft of the?
39. The President of Bangladesh is Mirza ......, who was elected as the country's 23rd President on August 20, 2026?
40. Every year, 'World Senior Citizen's Day' is observed on?
41. The theme for World Humanitarian Day 2026 is?
42. Every year, 'World Humanitarian Day' is observed on?
43. Which country's cricket team recently defeated Australia in a Test match in Darwin?
44. What is 'Ulchi Freedom Shield'?
45. The ......, developed by start-up LandSpace, blasted off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwestern China on 19 August 2026?
46. In August 2026, in which country did a catastrophic landslide incident occur on a landmine site, killing hundreds of people?
47. In August 2026, which country imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane?
48. Former MNA Begum Nafisa Khalid, veteran PPP leader and a companion of the party's founder Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, died on?
49. How many individuals were approved for national civil awards on Independence Day 2026?
50. PM Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Google office in Islamabad on?
51. Who is the current ODI captain of the Pakistan cricket team?
52. On 12 August 2026, astronomers announced they had discovered a new type of astronomical object called a?
53. Celebrations were held across Pakistan on 14 August as the nation celebrated ...... years of independence?
54. UNESCO's World Heritage Center added four more major archaeological and heritage sites of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the World Heritage Tentative List. The sites include?
55. In August 2026, Pakistan reportedly asked ...... for a $10 billion currency-swap facility from the US Treasury's Exchange Stabilisation Fund?
56. The ....... was built to honour Pakistan's martyrs and commemorate Marka-e-Haq, and was inaugurated by President Asif Ali Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on 13 August 2026?
57. On 13 August 2026, Pakistan and Norway reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in?
58. The current Foreign Minister of Norway is?
59. Which country's foreign minister visited Pakistan after a decade?
60. Pakistan and Belarus have agreed on a range of measures to enhance?
61. The 9th Session of the Pakistan-Belarus Joint Ministerial Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation was held in Islamabad on?
62. Pakistan's Major General ...... was appointed UN Peacekeeping Commander in Western Sahara?
63. NUTECH's Rector ...... was recommended for Hilal-e-Imtiaz for Education Services?
64. Which new sport has recently been added to the Olympic Games?
65. In July 2026, which country hosted the World Intelligence Conference 2026?
66. In the ML1 project, ML1 stands for?
67. The transportation project starting from Karachi to Rohri, expected to begin in January 2026, is called?
68. In August 2026, which country's foreign minister said Egypt might join the Makkah Defence Agreement?
69. Which country hosted the OIC Foreign Ministers' meeting in 2022?
70. Who is the Supreme Leader of Afghanistan?
71. Who is the Head of Afghanistan's government?
72. International Children's Day is observed on?
73. The incumbent CEO of Pakistan Steel Mills is?
74. Who is the current Chief Justice of the European Court of Human Rights?
75. Currently, the President of Azad Kashmir is?
76. The current head of the Council of Islamic Ideology is?
77. The population of Pakistan under the age of 35 is?
78. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) ranked Pakistan as the fifth ...... most dangerous country in the world for the practice of journalism in its landmark global report?
79. Pakistan is preparing for a historic milestone in space exploration with its first lunar rover, ......, scheduled to travel to the Moon's south pole aboard China's Chang'e-8 mission?
80. Pakistan's total debt and liabilities reached Rs ...... trillion (or $290 billion) by the end of June 2026, marking a 5.5% year-on-year increase from Rs 94.4 trillion in FY25?
81. Recently, who became the new President of Colombia, sworn in on 7 August 2026?
82. In August 2026, a deal to remove clandestine nuclear material was signed among the USA, Israel, and?
83. Who is the new head of Iran's National Security Council?
84. Name the young businessman who was recently killed in Karachi?
85. How many women voters are registered in Pakistan?
86. The current Governor of Sindh is?
87. The current DG ISPR is Lieutenant General ........?
88. Who was the US Secretary of State in 2021?
89. The current United States Secretary of State ...... assumed office on January 20, 2025, serving as the 72nd Secretary of State under President Donald Trump?
90. For the full FY2026, Pakistan's current account recorded?
91. Pakistan's total foreign-exchange reserves on 17 July 2026 were approximately?
92. Pakistan's IT exports in FY2026 reached a record?
93. The State Bank of Pakistan formally launched the InvestPak portal on?
94. Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Musarrat Hilali retired on ......, upon reaching the constitutional retirement age of 65?
95. Who is the current Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court?
96. Who was the runner-up of the T20 World Cup 2022?
97. Who was the winner of the T20 World Cup 2022?
98. The T20 2022 World Cup was held in which country?
99. The world has about 4.06 billion hectares of forest, covering ...... of the land. Over half (54%) of this total forest area is shared by just five countries: Russia holds 20.2%, Brazil has 12.3%, Canada has 8.6%, the United States has 7.7%, and China has 5.5%?
100. Asif Ali Zardari is the ...... President of Pakistan. He previously served as the 11th President from 2008 to 2013, making him the first civilian president to be elected to the office twice?
101. The Global Terrorism Index 2026 ranks Pakistan at?
102. Who is the incumbent Secretary General of SAARC?
103. Which country holds the presidency of the G20?
104. The seventh round of United States-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon began on August 4, 2026, in?
105. In August 2026, which country launched a Gravity-1 commercial rocket from a vessel carrying 9 satellites?
106. Which country topped the Environmental Performance Index 2026?
107. On August 4, 2026, the Pakistan-Iran 10th Joint Trade Committee meeting was held in?
108. Youm-e-Ishtashal (Solidarity/Chagai Day) is observed annually on?
109. Pakistan has formally requested ...... to refinance a $1.3 billion commercial loan as part of its efforts to strengthen foreign exchange reserves and maintain economic stability?
110. Recently, which country became the 5th to leave the International Criminal Court?
111. In August 2026, which country fired a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan?
112. In August 2026, Chief of Army Staff and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited which country?
113. In August 2026, which international funding organisation allocated $22.65 million in climate financing for Pakistan?
114. The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed on?
115. In August 2026, a major historic agreement was signed among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, named as?
116. Who is the current Vice President of the FATF (Financial Action Task Force)?
117. Who is the current President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?
118. A tragic suicide bombing targeted a local police rally, killing 14 people, in which area of Pakistan?
119. A renowned climber ...... died in a powerful avalanche in northern Pakistan?
120. According to a World Bank August 2026 report, extreme heatwaves could reduce South Asia's overall economy by nearly 7 percent by ......?
121. The current Prime Minister of Hungary is?
122. Which European country responded to a border breach by temporarily suspending the passport-free Schengen agreement with Spain?
123. On August 2, which organisation announced it would enforce landmark artificial intelligence rules?
124. The 11th general election for Azad Jammu and Kashmir's Legislative Assembly started on?
125. Recently, who has been appointed as the new Prosecutor General of Punjab?
126. Which country assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council?
127. Which country is the host of the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026?
128. The 2026 G20 Summit will be held in?
129. The global projected growth rate is?
130. Who won the Madrid Open men's singles title 2026?
131. Who has been appointed as the men's cricket team batting coach?
132. Who is the current President of the International Criminal Court?
133. ...... became the 5th country to withdraw from the International Criminal Court?
134. The theme for World Lung Cancer Day 2026 is?
135. World Lung Cancer Day is observed every year on?
136. Who is the new Chief of Strategic Command?
137. PML-N leader Iqbal Channar died at the age of 76 on?
