07/04/2026
2026
Which international day is observed annually on 6 April?
A. World Health Day
B. International Day of Sport for Development and Peace ✅
C. International Day of Conscience
D. World Autism Awareness Day
Explanation: This UN-designated day is celebrated on 6 April to honor the power of sport to promote peace and social change, marking the inauguration of the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece on 6 April 1896.
Which historic event occurred on 6 April 1896?
A. The first modern Summer Olympic Games opened in Athens. ✅
B. The Titanic sank.
C. World War I began.
D. The first man walked on the moon.
Explanation: The first modern Olympic Games were opened in Athens, Greece, with American athlete James Connolly becoming the first modern champion. The international committee associated with Olympic Games is called IOC. The theme for 2026 was '"Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers".
On 6 April 1994, which major tragedy took place in Africa?
A. The end of Apartheid.
B. The Suez Canal crisis.
C. A plane carrying Rwandan and Burundian presidents was shot down. ✅
D. The Nigerian civil war ended.
The shooting down of the plane carrying President Juvénal Habyarimana and President Cyprien Ntaryamira acted as a catalyst for the Rwandan Genocide.
What did the US declare on 6 April 1917?
A. War on Japan
B. War on Germany ✅
C. Independence
D. Neutrality in World War I
The United States declared war on Germany and officially entered World War I on the side of the Allies on this day.
Which country did Pakistan conduct a joint military exercise with in Cherat on 6 April 2026, aimed at enhancing counter-terrorism operations?
A. China
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Egypt 1
D. Iran
Explanation: The ISPR reported that the "Thunder-II" joint exercise was conducted between the Special Services Group of the Pakistan Army and Egyptian Special Forces, strengthening military collaboration.
On 6 April 2026, in which city did protesters clash with police, resulting in 23 arrests according to Dawn newspaper?
A. Lahore
B. Islamabad
C. Karachi ✅
D. Peshawar
Explanation: Dawn-ePaper reported on 6 April 2026 that 23 people were held following clashes between PTI protesters and police in Karachi.
Pakistan offered a ceasefire framework in April 2026 to help resolve which conflict?
A) Russia–Ukraine War
B) Israel–Palestine conflict
C) US–Iran conflict ✅
D) India–China conflict
Explanation: Pakistan proposed the Islamabad Accord to mediate the US–Iran conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
What was the subject of the five-point initiative released by Pakistan and China together on 6 April 2026?
A. Climate change
B. Economic investment in Africa
C. Restoring peace in the Middle East ✅
D. Education reform
Explanation: Pakistan and China issued a five-point joint initiative in Beijing to address rising regional tensions, particularly focusing on the Middle East conflict.
Which Pakistani cricket player was confirmed to have been ruled out of a PSL match with a side injury on 6 April 2026?
A. Babar Azam
B. Shaheen Afridi
C. Naseem Shah ✅
D. Mohammad Rizwan
Explanation: According to Dawn, Naseem Shah was ruled out indefinitely with a side injury during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match.
On 6 April 2026, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi claimed PSL aims to:
A) Merge with IPL
B) Replace ICC
C) Become world’s top cricket league ✅
D) End franchise cricket
Explanation: He expressed confidence that PSL could surpass IPL globally.
Which major sports event began on 6 April 2026 in Kyrgyzstan?
A) Asian Games
B) Asian Wrestling Championships ✅
C) FIFA qualifiers
D) Commonwealth Games
Explanation: The Asian Wrestling Championships started on 6 April in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Which celestial event was observed on 6 April 2026?
A) Solar eclipse
B) Lunar occultation of Antares ✅
C) Meteor storm
D) Supernova explosion
Explanation: The Moon passed near Antares in a lunar occultation event.
Which major basketball event was scheduled in the USA on 6 April 2026?
A) NBA Finals
B) NCAA Men’s Final ✅
C) Olympic trials
D) EuroLeague Final
Explanation: The NCAA Division I men’s basketball final was scheduled for this date. The final won by Michigan Wolverines. It is their 2nd title and first since 1989.
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