PPSC · Other · 2026
Comprehensive National and International Current Affairs for the month of March 2026, compiled from PACE GK Academy.
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Correct Answer: $250m
The World Bank agreed to provide $250 million to boost Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's resilience and disaster readiness.
Correct Answer: Germany
Pakistan signed a hydropower and renewable energy deal with Germany.
Correct Answer: Australia
The blue economy initiative was associated with Australia.
Correct Answer: Spain
Donald Trump announced a trade ban on Spain.
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Correct Answer: Action Plan
An Action Plan was unveiled by the Federal climate change department to combat drought conditions.
Correct Answer: UN
The UN announced reports regarding record heat trapped by the planet in 2025.
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Correct Answer: Turkish
Egyptian and Turkish foreign ministers arrived in Islamabad for talks.
Correct Answer: All of these
Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan all played a role in mediating the ceasefire.
Correct Answer: Beijing
The high-profile meeting between the US and Chinese leaders was scheduled in Beijing.
Correct Answer: Spain
Spain permanently withdrew its ambassador from Israel amid escalating tensions.
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Correct Answer: US currency
A historic change where Donald Trump's signature will appear on US currency.
Correct Answer: Ali Larijni
Ali Larijani, a high-ranking Iranian security figure, was reported killed.
Correct Answer: Esmail khatib
Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was killed.
Correct Answer: Nato
Trump threatened NATO regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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: Mujtaba khameni
Mojtaba Khamenei emerged as the new Supreme Leader of Iran.
Correct Answer: 85
The Iranian Supreme Leader passed away at the age of 85.
Correct Answer: Abdul rahim musavi
Abdolrahim Mousavi, the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, was killed.
Correct Answer: USA Consulate
Massive protests erupted outside the USA Consulate following the attacks.
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Correct Answer: app-based
An app-based fuel quota system was agreed upon by the centre and provinces.
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Correct Answer: UN
The UN issued this warning regarding the situation in Lebanon.
Correct Answer: Dimona
Iran's missiles reportedly targeted the Dimona nuclear facility.
Correct Answer: Japan, Australia and United kingdom
These major allies refused to support the US warship deployment.
Correct Answer: Kharg Island
The US reportedly targeted the Kharg Island oil facility in Iran.
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: Epic Fury
The joint US-Israel operation was termed 'Epic Fury'.
Correct Answer: Fateh Khyber
Iran named its retaliatory missile operation 'Fateh Khyber'.
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Correct Answer: America
The 'Sea Dragon' naval exercise was hosted by America.
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Correct Answer: Kaveh madani
Kaveh Madani was awarded the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize.
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Correct Answer: New York's LaGuardia
A fatal runway collision occurred at New York's LaGuardia airport.
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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: 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: *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: We stand together
The official theme for Zero Discrimination Day 2026 was 'We stand together'.
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Correct Answer: International terrorism index
Pakistan was ranked first in the International Terrorism Index during this period.
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Correct Answer: Zong
Zong became the first telecom operator to officially launch 5G services in Pakistan.
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Correct Answer: Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
Pakistan halted Operation Ghazab lil-Haq for Eid, a move reciprocated by Kabul.
Correct Answer: Muhafizul bahr
The Pakistan Navy launched Operation Muhafizul Bahr.
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Correct Answer: Tulsi Gabbard
US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard made this statement regarding Pakistan's missiles.
Correct Answer: USA
The USA publicly supported Pakistan's right to self-defense regarding border tensions with Afghanistan.
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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.
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Correct Answer: Pakistan
Pakistan passed a new Cyber Security Act in 2026.
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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: 8 years
Pakistan successfully qualified for the Hockey World Cup after an 8-year gap.
Correct Answer: Multan sultans
The team previously known as Sialkot Stallions was rebranded (as per the specific context of this paper).
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Correct Answer: 3 years
General (R) Nazir Ahmad Butt received a 3-year extension in his role.
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Correct Answer: Gilgit batlistan
A 3-day curfew was imposed in Gilgit-Baltistan due to intense protests over the killings in Iran.
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