CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
Which institution's data was cited for Pakistan's July 2026 food trade figures?
A. State Bank of Pakistan
B. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
C. Federal Board of Revenue
D. Ministry of Commerce
Correct Answer: B
The reported import and export figures were based on data compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
Pakistan's raw food exports in July 2026 increased by approximately:
A. Nearly 30%
B. Over 2%
C. Over 12%
D. Over 20%
Correct Answer: B
Raw food exports posted a modest increase of just over 2% in July 2026, reversing the negative trend seen in FY26.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
Which item was identified as the main driver of Pakistan's higher food imports in July 2026?
A. Edible oil
B. Wheat
C. Tea
D. Pulses
Correct Answer: A
Higher purchases of edible oil were the main factor behind the 8.12% rise in food imports.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
What was the value of Pakistan's food imports in July 2026?
A. $805.48 million
B. $9.15 billion
C. $5.017 billion
D. $744.97 million
Correct Answer: A
Food imports reached about $805.48 million in July 2026, up from $744.97 million a year earlier.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
By what percentage did Pakistan's food imports rise year-on-year in July 2026?
A. 8.12%
B. 11.66%
C. 2.0%
D. 29.49%
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan's food imports increased by 8.12% in July 2026 compared with July 2025, mainly because of higher edible-oil purchases.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
How many European football associations were reported to have withdrawn backing for Gianni Infantino's re-election bid?
A. Three
B. Five
C. Seven
D. Ten
Correct Answer: B
Reuters reported that five European associations withdrew their backing.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
FIFA's abandoned commercial-rights proposal sought to raise approximately:
A. $420 million
B. $1.2 billion
C. $4.2 billion
D. $10 billion
Correct Answer: C
The proposed private-investment structure was intended to raise about $4.2 billion.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
The predicted impact time was approximately:
A. 06:35 UTC
B. 12:00 UTC
C. 18:45 UTC
D. 23:59 UTC
Correct Answer: A
Researchers estimated the impact at about 06:35 UTC on 5 August.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
The predicted Falcon 9 lunar impact site was near:
A. Einstein Crater
B. Tycho Crater
C. Sea of Tranquility
D. Shackleton Crater
Correct Answer: A
The impact was forecast near Einstein Crater on the lunar surface.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
A discarded Falcon 9 upper stage was expected to strike which celestial body on 5 August 2026?
A. Mars
B. The Moon
C. Venus
D. An asteroid
Correct Answer: B
The spent rocket stage was predicted to make an artificial impact on the Moon.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
Which additional climate pattern was forecast alongside El Niño?
A. Negative North Atlantic Oscillation only
B. Positive Indian Ocean Dipole
C. Permanent La Niña
D. Arctic monsoon
Correct Answer: B
A positive Indian Ocean Dipole was also forecast, potentially amplifying regional impacts.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
El Niño primarily involves warming of sea-surface temperatures in the:
A. Central and eastern Pacific Ocean
B. North Atlantic Ocean
C. Arabian Sea only
D. Mediterranean Sea
Correct Answer: A
El Niño is defined by abnormal warming in the central and eastern tropical Pacific.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
El Niño is expected to strengthen into a strong event during:
A. August–October 2026
B. January–March 2027 only
C. April–May 2026
D. November–December 2025
Correct Answer: A
The WMO forecast strengthening during August to October 2026.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
Which UN agency warned that a strong El Niño would intensify from August 2026?
A. UNESCO
B. World Meteorological Organization
C. World Bank
D. UNHCR
Correct Answer: B
The World Meteorological Organization issued the warning.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
Which country held the rotating UN Security Council presidency for August 2026?
A. Denmark
B. Costa Rica
C. Portugal
D. Argentina
Correct Answer: A
Denmark held the monthly Security Council presidency.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
Antonio Guterres is scheduled to step down as UN Secretary-General at the end of:
A. 2026
B. 2027
C. 2028
D. 2030
Correct Answer: A
He is due to leave at the end of 2026 after serving two five-year terms.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
Who emerged as the narrow early frontrunner after the first UN Secretary-General straw poll?
A. Michelle Bachelet
B. Rebeca Grynspan
C. Rafael Grossi
D. Macky Sall
Correct Answer: B
Former Costa Rican vice president Rebeca Grynspan led narrowly after the first poll.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
The second informal UN Security Council poll for the next Secretary-General was targeted for:
A. 10 August 2026
B. 21 August 2026
C. 5 September 2026
D. 31 December 2026
Correct Answer: B
Denmark, the Security Council president for August, aimed to schedule the second poll for 21 August.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
Oil prices had fallen about how much to a three-week low on 3 August 2026?
A. 2%
B. 4%
C. 7%
D. 15%
Correct Answer: C
Reuters reported an approximately 7 percent fall after a planned US attack on Iran was cancelled.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Daily Current Affairs
Brent crude fell by more than how much after reports of mediation progress on 4 August?
A. 1%
B. 3%
C. 5%
D. 10%
Correct Answer: C
Benchmark Brent crude fell more than 5 percent after the comments from Qatar.