March 2026 Current Affairs MCQs

Correct Answer: $250m

The World Bank agreed to provide $250 million to boost Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's resilience and disaster readiness.

Correct Answer: Action Plan

An Action Plan was unveiled by the Federal climate change department to combat drought conditions.

Correct Answer: app-based

An app-based fuel quota system was agreed upon by the centre and provinces.

Correct Answer: International terrorism index

Pakistan was ranked first in the International Terrorism Index during this period.

Correct Answer: Zong

Zong became the first telecom operator to officially launch 5G services in Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Operation Ghazab lil-Haq

Pakistan halted Operation Ghazab lil-Haq for Eid, a move reciprocated by Kabul.

Correct Answer: Germany

Pakistan signed a hydropower and renewable energy deal with Germany.

Correct Answer: 39th

Muhammad Nehal Hashmi was sworn in as the 39th Governor of Sindh.

Correct Answer: 13 March 2026

He took the oath of office on March 13, 2026.

Correct Answer: Nehal Hasmhmi

Nehal Hashmi was sworn in as the Governor of Sindh.

Correct Answer: Muhafizul bahr

The Pakistan Navy launched Operation Muhafizul Bahr.

Correct Answer: Pakistan

Pakistan passed a new Cyber Security Act in 2026.

Correct Answer: 8 years

Pakistan successfully qualified for the Hockey World Cup after an 8-year gap.

Correct Answer: 3 years

General (R) Nazir Ahmad Butt received a 3-year extension in his role.

Correct Answer: Multan sultans

The team previously known as Sialkot Stallions was rebranded (as per the specific context of this paper).

Correct Answer: Gilgit batlistan

A 3-day curfew was imposed in Gilgit-Baltistan due to intense protests over the killings in Iran.

Correct Answer: Turkish

Egyptian and Turkish foreign ministers arrived in Islamabad for talks.

Correct Answer: US currency

A historic change where Donald Trump's signature will appear on US currency.

Correct Answer: UN

The UN issued this warning regarding the situation in Lebanon.

Correct Answer: America

The 'Sea Dragon' naval exercise was hosted by America.

Correct Answer: Kaveh madani

Kaveh Madani was awarded the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize.

Correct Answer: All of these

Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan all played a role in mediating the ceasefire.

Correct Answer: UN

The UN announced reports regarding record heat trapped by the planet in 2025.

Correct Answer: New York's LaGuardia

A fatal runway collision occurred at New York's LaGuardia airport.

Correct Answer: Water and Gender

The theme for 2026 focused on the intersection of water and gender.

Correct Answer: 22 March

World Water Day is observed globally on March 22nd.

Correct Answer: Ali Larijni

Ali Larijani, a high-ranking Iranian security figure, was reported killed.

Correct Answer: 20 March

The International Day of Happiness is celebrated worldwide on March 20th.

Correct Answer: 20 March

World Sparrow Day is observed on March 20th.

Correct Answer: Esmail khatib

Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was killed.

Correct Answer: Dimona

Iran's missiles reportedly targeted the Dimona nuclear facility.

Correct Answer: Tulsi Gabbard

US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard made this statement regarding Pakistan's missiles.

Correct Answer: Nato

Trump threatened NATO regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Correct Answer: Japan, Australia and United kingdom

These major allies refused to support the US warship deployment.

Correct Answer: Basij force

Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of Iran's Basij force, was killed.

Correct Answer: Gholam raza sulemani and Ali larijani

Both Gholamreza Soleimani and Ali Larijani were reported killed during this period.

Correct Answer: Beijing

The high-profile meeting between the US and Chinese leaders was scheduled in Beijing.

Correct Answer: Kharg Island

The US reportedly targeted the Kharg Island oil facility in Iran.

Correct Answer: Australia

The blue economy initiative was associated with Australia.

Correct Answer: *Women's day*Accelrat *"Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,"*

This was the official theme for International Women's Day in 2026.

Correct Answer: Spain

Spain permanently withdrew its ambassador from Israel amid escalating tensions.

Correct Answer: Mujtaba khameni

Mojtaba Khamenei emerged as the new Supreme Leader of Iran.

Correct Answer: India

The 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup final was hosted by India.

Correct Answer: 255

India scored 255 runs in the final match.

Correct Answer: New Zealand

New Zealand was the runner-up in the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Correct Answer: India

India won the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup.

Correct Answer: IRIS Dena

The Iranian naval ship IRIS Dena was reported destroyed by American forces.

Correct Answer: Indian ocean

The attack on the Iranian naval ship took place in the Indian Ocean.

Correct Answer: We stand together

The official theme for Zero Discrimination Day 2026 was 'We stand together'.

Correct Answer: Spain

Donald Trump announced a trade ban on Spain.

Correct Answer: 85

The Iranian Supreme Leader passed away at the age of 85.

Correct Answer: USA

The USA publicly supported Pakistan's right to self-defense regarding border tensions with Afghanistan.

Correct Answer: Abdul rahim musavi

Abdolrahim Mousavi, the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, was killed.

Correct Answer: Epic Fury

The joint US-Israel operation was termed 'Epic Fury'.

Correct Answer: Fateh Khyber

Iran named its retaliatory missile operation 'Fateh Khyber'.

Correct Answer: USA Consulate

Massive protests erupted outside the USA Consulate following the attacks.