On 4 March 2026, National Safety Day was observed in India to promote awareness and prevention of what?Cultural festivalsWorkplace and public safety standardsInternational tradeSports achievementsB) Workplace and public safety standardsNational Safety Day is marked annually in India to emphasize safety awareness, accident prevention, and adherence to health and safety norms in industry and public life.
4 March 2026 was also celebrated as Holi, a major Indian festival symbolizing:Harvest seasonVictory of good over evilEnd of monsoonNew YearB) Victory of good over evilHoli is the festival of colours celebrated widely in India and beyond, representing spring’s arrival and the triumph of good over evil through colour play and festive gatherings.
4 March 2026, India’s Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford returned a culturally significant 16th-century bronze idol of Saint Thirumankai Alvar to India. What did this handover signify?A new art exhibition openingIndia-UK cooperation in cultural heritage restitutionLaunch of a tourism campaignAn archaeological discovery in IndiaB) India-UK cooperation in cultural heritage restitutionThe return of the Saint Thirumankai Alvar idol symbolised strengthened cultural ties and ethical restitution of historical artefacts between India and the UK.
On 3 March 2026, a total lunar eclipse occurred, often called a “Blood Moon.” Why is this eclipse particularly notable?It was visible only from AntarcticaIt was the last total lunar eclipse visible globally until 2029It coincided with a solar eclipseIt was the longest eclipse in 100 yearsB) It was the last total lunar eclipse visible globally until 2029A total lunar eclipse happened on 3 March 2026, where Earth fully shadowed the Moon — a major cosmic event expected to be the last such eclipse visible until 2029.
On 3 March 2026, Pakistan’s president addressed a joint sitting of Parliament, asserting that:Pakistan would launch a new space programThe country would not allow any entity to use neighbouring territory to destabilise its peacePakistan would withdraw from the United NationsPakistan had signed a peace treaty with AfghanistanB) The country would not allow any entity to use neighbouring territory to destabilise its peacePresident Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan would not tolerate any force or group using neighbouring territory to disrupt its stability and security.
. Between late February and 3 March 2026, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reported that at least how many civilians were killed in ongoing conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan?10224275C) 42UNAMA said at least 42 civilians had been killed and more than 100 injured in escalating hostilities along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border.
On 2 March 2026, Pakistan deployed troops and imposed a three-day curfew in parts of the country due to violent protests over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader. Which region was specifically mentioned as under curfew?PunjabSindhGilgit-BaltistanBalochistanC) Gilgit-BaltistanViolent demonstrations following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader led Pakistan to deploy troops and place Gilgit-Baltistan and Skardu under curfew as clashes with security forces spread.
On 2 March 2026, the U.S. Embassy and consulates in Pakistan suspended all visa and American Citizen Services for the day. What was the main reason?A national holidayTechnical outageViolent protest activity at and near U.S. diplomatic missionsWeather emergencyC) Violent protest activity at and near U.S. diplomatic missionsDue to violent demonstrations targeting U.S. Embassy and consulates in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad amid regional tensions, the U.S. missions halted visa services and suspended appointments.
According to currency updates on 2 March 2026, which foreign currency was stronger in the Pakistani open market compared to others?UAE DirhamSaudi RiyalEuroUS DollarD) US DollarOn 2 March 2026, the US Dollar remained dominant in Pakistan’s currency market, trading higher than other major currencies such as the Euro and Pound.
On 1 March 2026, petrol and high-speed diesel prices in Pakistan were revised due to international market trends. How much did the price of petrol increase per litre?Rs2Rs5Rs8Rs12C) Rs8The Government of Pakistan increased petrol prices by Rs8 per litre to Rs266.17, and high-speed diesel rose by Rs5.16 to Rs280.86, effective from 1 March 2026.
On 1 March 2026, global tensions escalated as the United States and Israel launched fresh strikes targeting which country, drawing international concern and a UN Security Council meeting?SyriaIranYemenLibyaB) IranThe U.S. and Israel launched major operations against targets in Iran, leading to global reactions and an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council amid fears of wider conflict.
On 1 March 2026, gold prices in Pakistan’s bullion market reached approximately how much per tola?Rs490,000Rs510,000Rs550,000Rs580,000C) Rs550,000Gold prices climbed sharply in Pakistan, with the per tola rate rising to around Rs550,562, reflecting international bullion market surges.
