Current Affairs February 2026
Pakistan
- Pakistan’s Current Account Surplus
- February 2026 surplus: $427 million
- Highest monthly surplus since March 2025. (Business Recorder)
- Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Escalation
- February 2026 witnessed major military tensions and cross-border strikes.
- One of the most important regional security developments of the month. (Reuters)
- SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves
- Frequently asked in competitive exams.
- Keep latest reserve figures updated month-wise.
- HEC AI Course Initiative
- AI-related education reforms remained an important national topic during February 2026.
International Affairs
- Munich Security Conference 2026
- Major discussions on security, AI, warfare, and global stability.
- LUPEX Moon Mission
- Joint mission of:
- Indian Space Research Organisation
- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
- Joint mission of:
- Timor-Leste WTO Membership
- Became the 166th member of the World Trade Organization.
- New START Treaty Expiry
- Parties:
- United States
- Russia
- Important for international relations MCQs.
- Parties:
Sports
- 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
- Hosts:
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Teams: 20
- Hosts:
- Australian Open 2026
- Men’s Singles Champion:
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Men’s Singles Champion:
- FIFA President
- Gianni Infantino
Important Days (Frequently Asked)
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| 2 Feb | World Wetlands Day |
| 4 Feb | World Cancer Day |
| 20 Feb | World Day of Social Justice |
| 21 Feb | International Mother Language Day |
| 1–7 Feb | World Interfaith Harmony Week |
High-Yield One-Liners for Exams
- Pakistan population (2026 estimate): 259.3 million
- Richest person in the world: Elon Musk
- FIFA President: Gianni Infantino
- Iran Supreme Leader: Ali Khamenei
- Bangladesh BNP leader: Tariq Rahman
- IG Punjab: Usman Anwar
- HEC Chairman: Mukhtar Ahmed
- T20 World Cup 2026 teams: 20
- FIFA World Cup 2026 teams: 48
Additional February 2026 MCQs
International Affairs
Q.127: Which country held the G20 Presidency in 2026?
A. India
B. Brazil
C. China
D. South Africa
Q.128: The headquarters of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) is located in:
A. Abu Dhabi
B. Riyadh
C. Doha
D. Muscat
Q.129: Which country became the 166th member of the WTO in 2026?
A. Fiji
B. Maldives
C. Timor-Leste
D. Mongolia
Q.130: The headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is located in:
A. Vienna
B. Brussels
C. Geneva
D. Paris
Q.131: Which country hosted the Munich Security Conference 2026?
A. France
B. Germany
C. Switzerland
D. Austria
Q.132: The Munich Security Conference is held annually in:
A. Berlin
B. Munich
C. Hamburg
D. Frankfurt
Pakistan Affairs
Q.133: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan appointed in February 2026 was:
A. Mansoor Ahmad Khan
B. Syed Asad Ali Gilani
C. Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry
D. None of these
Q.134: Who is the current Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)?
A. Tariq Bajwa
B. Jameel Ahmad
C. Reza Baqir
D. None of these
Q.135: The headquarters of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) is located in:
A. Lahore
B. Karachi
C. Islamabad
D. Peshawar
Q.136: Pakistan became President of which international organization in February 2026?
A. SCO
B. OIC
C. DCO
D. ASEAN
Economy
Q.137: SBP’s foreign exchange reserves crossed approximately:
A. $12 billion
B. $14 billion
C. $16 billion
D. $20 billion
Q.138: The currency of Austria is:
A. Pound
B. Franc
C. Euro
D. Krona
Q.139: The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in:
A. New York
B. Geneva
C. Washington, D.C.
D. London
Science & Technology
Q.140: LUPEX stands for:
A. Lunar Polar Exploration
B. Lunar Polar Exploration Mission
C. Lunar Planetary Experiment
D. Lunar Probe Expedition
Q.141: LUPEX is a joint mission of:
A. NASA and ESA
B. NASA and ISRO
C. ISRO and JAXA
D. JAXA and CNSA
Q.142: JAXA is the space agency of:
A. China
B. South Korea
C. Japan
D. Singapore
Q.143: Artificial Intelligence was made mandatory in undergraduate programs by:
A. PM Office
B. Ministry of IT
C. HEC
D. PEC
Sports
Q.144: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature how many teams?
A. 32
B. 40
C. 48
D. 64
Q.145: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be hosted by:
A. India and Bangladesh
B. India and UAE
C. India and Sri Lanka
D. Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Q.146: Carlos Alcaraz belongs to:
A. Italy
B. Portugal
C. Spain
D. Argentina
Q.147: Who is the current President of FIFA?
A. Sepp Blatter
B. Michel Platini
C. Gianni Infantino
D. Arsene Wenger
Organizations
Q.148: The headquarters of OIC is located in:
A. Mecca
B. Jeddah
C. Riyadh
D. Medina
Q.149: The headquarters of WHO is located in:
A. New York
B. Geneva
C. Paris
D. Vienna
Q.150: The headquarters of the United Nations is located in:
A. Geneva
B. Washington
C. New York
D. Vienna
Important Days
Q.151: World Wetlands Day is observed on:
A. 1 February
B. 2 February
C. 3 February
D. 4 February
Q.152: World Cancer Day is observed on:
A. 2 February
B. 3 February
C. 4 February
D. 5 February
Q.153: World Day of Social Justice is observed on:
A. 19 February
B. 20 February
C. 21 February
D. 22 February
Q.154: International Mother Language Day is observed on:
A. 20 February
B. 21 February
C. 22 February
D. 23 February
Frequently Asked One-Liner MCQs
Q.155: Who is the current Supreme Leader of Iran?
A. Ebrahim Raisi
B. Abbas Araghchi
C. Ali Khamenei
D. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Q.156: Who is the current Foreign Minister of Iran?
A. Ali Khamenei
B. Abbas Araghchi
C. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
D. None of these
Q.157: Which country hosted indirect Iran-US talks in February 2026?
A. Qatar
B. Oman
C. UAE
D. Bahrain
Q.158: Which country ranked first in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025?
A. Finland
B. Denmark
C. Sweden
D. Norway
Q.159: Which country ranked last in the Corruption Perceptions Index?
A. Yemen
B. Afghanistan
C. Somalia
D. Sudan
Q.160: Who was the richest person in the world in early 2026?
A. Bernard Arnault
B. Jeff Bezos
C. Elon Musk
D. Bill Gates