Monthly Current Affairs Roundup MCQs with Explanations

The deadly Houthi missile attack in 2026 hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh . The ballistic missile strike on October 10, 2026 , penetrated domestic passenger terminals 3 and 4, resulting in 12 deaths. This marked the deadliest strike on Saudi soil in over a decade. The Houthi movement is primarily associated with Yemen . ***

The deadly Houthi missile attack in 2026 hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh . The ballistic missile strike on October 10, 2026 , penetrated domestic passenger terminals 3 and 4, resulting in 12 deaths. This marked the deadliest strike on Saudi soil in over a decade. The Houthi movement is primarily associated with Yemen . ***

Hamas announced the dissolution of its governing body in Gaza on 6 July 2026 . The announcement paved the way for the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). It is a Palestinian technocratic committee , to assume civilian governance.

Syed Asim Munir is the current Chief of Defence Forces after the 27th amendment since Dec 2025 . His term is for five years . He will remain CDA until Dec 2030. He was appointed 11th Army Chief after the retirement of Qamar Javed Bajwa in Nov 2022 . Click here for reference Updated & verified on 07-02-2026

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Pakistan for a three-day official visit from October 6 to 8 , 2026. He was invited by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar for the visit. ***

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to poet, essayist, and translator Anne Carson. She belongs to Canada . First Canadian since 2013. She became the 19th woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature . Awarded by Swedish Academy Additional Information: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Hungarian novelist and screenwriter Laszlo Krasznahorkai. ***

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Pakistan for a three-day official visit from October 6 to 8 , 2026. He was invited by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar for the visit. ***

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Pakistan for a three-day official visit from October 6 to 8 , 2026. He was invited by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar for the visit. ***

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Pakistan for a three-day official visit from October 6 to 8 , 2026. He was invited by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar for the visit. ***

The official theme is “ Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation : A United Nations That Delivers for All . The 81st session (2026–2027) opened on 8 September 2026 . The President of the 81st session is Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh .

Kristalina Georgieva first elected Managing Director of IMF in October 2019 . She reelected as Managing Director of IMF in April 2024 . She belongs to Bulgaria .

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine in October 2026. The barrage included 130 drones, 48 cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. At least 11 to 15 people were killed across multiple regions. ****

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine in October 2026. The barrage included 130 drones, 48 cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. At least 11 to 15 people were killed across multiple regions. ****

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Pakistan for a three-day official visit from October 6 to 8 , 2026. He was invited by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar for the visit. ***

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Pakistan for a three-day official visit from October 6 to 8 , 2026. He was invited by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar for the visit. ***

JD Vance is the current vice president since January 20, 2025 Replaced Kamala Harris. He is the 50th vice president of US. He belongs to Republican Party . Click here for reference Updated & verified on 08-04-2026

Prof. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Marri is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sindh , Jamshoro . He received the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz in 2026 in recognition of his academic and administrative services . The civil awards ceremony was held on 13 May 2026 .

Pakistan’s Ranking: 168 Total Countries: 193 Additional information : Topper: Iceland Bottom: South Sudan Indian Ranking: 130th Theme 2025: A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI Human Development Index was developed by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq in 1990 .

Yemen 's internationally recognized government announced a major military operation against the Houthi movement in October 2026. The military operation aims to retake remaining Houthi -held territories and restore state authority across all of Yemen. ******

The Pakistan Peoples Party ( PPP ) is set to commemorate on 18 October 2026 the 19th anniversary of the tragic Karsaz tragedy. The incident took place on October 18, 2007 in Karachi when twin blasts ripped through the homecoming procession of f ormer prime minister Benazir Bhutto , killing over 180 people. **

Yemen 's internationally recognized government announced a major military operation against the Houthi movement in October 2026. The military operation aims to retake remaining Houthi -held territories and restore state authority across all of Yemen. ******

On 1 March 2026 , Pakistan carried out airstrikes against targets in Afghanistan , including Bagram Air Base in Parwan Province. The strikes occurred during the Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict that began in late February 2026. Pakistan described the military action as part of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq .

On September 24, 2026, Israeli prime ministe r Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly ( UNGA ) in New York, USA. Dozens of delegates walked out as he began his speech, including members of the Palestinian delegation. ***

On September 24, 2026, Israeli prime ministe r Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly ( UNGA ) in New York, USA. Dozens of delegates walked out as he began his speech, including members of the Palestinian delegation. ***

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a major summit in Washington , D.C., in 2026. Held from September 23–25, 2026 Venue: The White House, Washington, D.C. USA Significance: Xi 's first visit to Washington in over a decade. Before this, XI visited the US 11 years ago in 2015 . ****

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a major summit in Washington , D.C., in 2026. Held from September 23–25, 2026 Venue: The White House, Washington, D.C. USA Significance: Xi 's first visit to Washington in over a decade. ****

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement Date Signed: August 7, 2026 Members: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey . Core Rule: An armed attack on any one of the three member countries is treated as an attack on all of them. Last updated by NS on 06-09-2026 ​ ​