August 2025 Current Affairs MCQs for PPSC & FPSC

Correct Answer: 96

On August 3, 2025, a boat capsizing off the coast of Yemen resulted in the tragic deaths of 96 migrants.

Correct Answer: Yemen

An airstrike on August 28 targeted and killed a prominent acting leadership figure in Yemen's Houthi-controlled regions.

Correct Answer: UNO

Several United Nations (UNO) workers were detained in Yemen, sparking global condemnation and calls for their release.

Correct Answer: Anora

The critically acclaimed film 'Anora' took home the prestigious Academy Award for Best Picture in 2025.

Correct Answer: Gaza

Due to severe blockades and ongoing conflict, the UN officially declared a state of famine severely impacting the population in Gaza.

Correct Answer: Pope Francis

Pope Francis remains the sovereign of the Vatican City State and the head of the global Catholic Church.

Correct Answer: Sergey Lavrov

Sergey Lavrov is the veteran Russian diplomat currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Russian Federation.

Correct Answer: Guan Jing

A high-altitude rescue team successfully recovered the remains of Chinese climber Guan Jing from the treacherous slopes of K2.

Correct Answer: Alaska

A proposed summit meeting between Trump and Putin to discuss geopolitical resolutions was geographically floated for Alaska.

Correct Answer: China

Continuing its border infrastructure expansion, China announced plans to construct a strategic railway network alarmingly close to the LAC.

Correct Answer: Al Jazeera

Tragically, an Israeli airstrike in the conflict zone resulted in the deaths of five journalists working for the Al Jazeera network.

Correct Answer: UNRWA Chief

The head of UNRWA strongly condemned military actions, accusing Israeli forces of a systematic campaign to silence press coverage in Gaza.

Correct Answer: Ghana

In a tragic aviation incident on August 6, the serving Foreign Minister of Ghana lost his life in a fatal helicopter crash.

Correct Answer: Yemen

A heavily overloaded boat carrying African migrants capsized off the southern coast of Yemen, resulting in 68 confirmed deaths.

Correct Answer: Bangladesh

Following a sudden regime change, the interim government of Bangladesh declared plans to convert the former PM's official residence into a public museum.

Correct Answer: March for Humanity

The 'March for Humanity' became Australia's largest movement, drawing hundreds of thousands of participants in August 2025.

Correct Answer: 225,000 to 300,000

The massive Sydney rally saw an estimated turnout of up to 300,000 people advocating for humanitarian causes.

Correct Answer: Sea of Japan

The 'Joint Sea 2025' naval drills between China and Russia were strategically conducted in the Sea of Japan.

Correct Answer: BLA

The US formally classified the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a global terrorist entity.

Correct Answer: India-Pakistan Conflict

Modernization drives following ongoing regional tensions, specifically India-Pakistan conflicts, prompted the ARFC's creation.

Correct Answer: Army Rocket Force Command

On Independence Day 2025, the military officially established the dedicated Army Rocket Force Command.

Correct Answer: Federal Constabulary

The KP Police Chief confirmed that joint operations involving the Federal Constabulary neutralized the terrorists in Bannu.

Correct Answer: Nimbrix

Saab expanded its advanced aerospace and defense portfolio by unveiling the development of the next-generation 'Nimbrix' missile system.

Correct Answer: Indonesia

Indonesia hosted the massive multinational 'Super Garuda Shield 2025' military drills to enhance regional interoperability.

Correct Answer: Oman

Showcasing its maritime military capabilities, Iran executed extensive missile exercises situated in the strategic Gulf of Oman.

Correct Answer: Waker-uz-Zaman

General Waker-uz-Zaman holds the position of Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Armed Forces.

Correct Answer: $175 billion

During his political campaign, Donald Trump proposed a massive $175 billion national missile defense system mirroring Israel's Iron Dome.

Correct Answer: BLA

Law enforcement agencies in Quetta apprehended an academic linked to facilitating the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).

Correct Answer: United States

The US and South Korea initiated their large-scale annual 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' military drills to counter regional threats.

Correct Answer: Sudan

Pakistan and Sudan expanded their military cooperation by signing a comprehensive $1.5 billion defense and arms procurement agreement.

Correct Answer: Red Sea

Under a broader multinational framework to combat piracy and secure trade routes, naval assets from both India and Pakistan operated in the Red Sea.

Correct Answer: 12 August 2025

On August 12, 2025, international authorities formally designated both the Majeed Brigade and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as global terrorist organizations.

Correct Answer: NSA Ajit Doval

Pakistan's military spokesperson explicitly accused India's National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, of architecting state-sponsored terrorism within Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Russia

Citing irreconcilable security differences, Russia officially suspended its remaining commitments to the landmark 1987 INF nuclear arms treaty.

Correct Answer: Turkey

Continuing its defense industry expansion, Turkey successfully developed and tested a highly destructive, advanced non-nuclear guided munition.

Correct Answer: America

In a major show of force amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, the United States deployed a nuclear-powered submarine near Russian maritime borders.

Correct Answer: Z-10 ME

The Pakistan Army officially inducted a fleet of advanced Chinese-made Z-10 ME attack helicopters to bolster its aerial combat capabilities.

Correct Answer: Third Shortest Day of the Summer

Scientists observed a slight acceleration in Earth's rotation, marking the third shortest day of the summer.

Correct Answer: China

China hosted the prestigious World Humanoid Robot Games, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in robotics.

Correct Answer: James Webb Space Telescope

The highly advanced James Webb Space Telescope was instrumental in detecting Uranus's 29th faint satellite.

Correct Answer: Sapient's HRM

Sapient's HRM model introduced a novel hierarchical reasoning mechanism closely mimicking human brain processes.

Correct Answer: Lahore

Lahore became the first Pakistani city to adopt an AI-driven traffic management system to ease urban congestion.

Correct Answer: 31/Atlas

The powerful ATLAS survey telescope based in Chile successfully detected and tracked the trajectory of Comet 31/Atlas.

Correct Answer: Nano Banana 2

Google officially integrated the 'Nano Banana 2' model (Gemini 3 Flash Image) into the Gemini App for advanced image generation and editing.

Correct Answer: 29th

Astronomical data confirmed the discovery of S/2025 U1, officially registering it as the 29th known moon orbiting Uranus.

Correct Answer: Malaysia

Malaysia marked a major technological milestone in fintech by inaugurating the region's first fully AI-operated digital bank.

Correct Answer: Dubai

Dubai International Airport introduced advanced AI-powered passenger corridors, allowing biometric immigration clearance in mere seconds.

Correct Answer: 2036

Russia's Roscosmos space agency announced that the highly anticipated Venera-D mission to explore Venus is slated for launch by 2036.

Correct Answer: NASA

NASA has been advancing its Fission Surface Power project to establish a functional nuclear reactor on the lunar surface.

Correct Answer: India

India won the bid to host the prestigious AI Impact Summit in 2026, focusing on global artificial intelligence regulations.

Correct Answer: Malta

Malta has been officially selected to host the 8th edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2027.

Correct Answer: Rwanda

Rwanda made history by hosting the 2025 UCI Road World Championship, a significant milestone for African cycling.

Correct Answer: Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner successfully defeated Carlos Alcaraz to claim the US Open Men's Championship title.

Correct Answer: Sarwat Fatima

Sarwat Fatima secured a silver medal for Pakistan, showcasing excellence in the regional badminton tournament.

Correct Answer: South Africa

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that it will host the South African team for a comprehensive cricket series.

Correct Answer: Rashid Khan

Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan achieved the milestone of becoming the highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket history.

Correct Answer: Mitchell Starc

Renowned Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc officially announced his retirement from T20 International cricket.

Correct Answer: Jahangir Khan

Legendary squash champion Jahangir Khan was honored by being included in a prestigious list of the world's greatest athletes.

Correct Answer: UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was selected as the centralized hosting venue for both the regional tri-series and the prestigious Asia Cup.

Correct Answer: Venus Williams

Legendary tennis star Venus Williams was granted a special wildcard entry to compete in the US Open at age 45.

Correct Answer: Bob Simpson

The cricketing world mourned the loss of Bob Simpson, a highly influential former Australian captain and national coach.

Correct Answer: South Africa

In a thrilling final match of the 2025 World Championship of Legends, South Africa defeated Pakistan to lift the trophy.

Correct Answer: China

The Chinese women's national team delivered an outstanding performance to claim the championship title at the Asia Rugby U20 Sevens tournament.

Correct Answer: Argentina

Dominating the regional sport, Argentina secured dual gold medals in both the men's and women's divisions of the Pan American Hockey Tournament.

Correct Answer: Malta

The Commonwealth Games Federation officially awarded the hosting rights for the 2027 Youth Games to the island nation of Malta.

Correct Answer: Awaza, Turkmenistan

The crucial UN conference addressing the challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries took place in Awaza, Turkmenistan.

Correct Answer: Bologna

The Italian city of Bologna hosted the major academic 18th EISA conference focusing on global international relations.

Correct Answer: 25th

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) successfully hosted its 25th summit meeting in Tianjin.

Correct Answer: Tianjin

World leaders gathered and concluded the major SCO geopolitical summit in the Chinese municipality of Tianjin.

Correct Answer: Migration Network

The UN officially established the UN Network on Migration in Pakistan to facilitate safe, orderly, and regular migration.

Correct Answer: Joint

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) unanimously adopted a Joint Declaration strongly condemning regional terrorist attacks.

Correct Answer: Rafael Mariano Grossi

Argentine diplomat Rafael Mariano Grossi serves as the Director General of the IAEA, overseeing global nuclear compliance.

Correct Answer: 31 August - 1 September

The prestigious Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was formally scheduled for August 31 to September 1.

Correct Answer: Turkmenistan

Addressing trade and transit challenges, the 3rd UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries was successfully hosted in Turkmenistan.

Correct Answer: Pakistan and India

Severe monsoon rains triggered devastating flash floods and landslides simultaneously across both Pakistan and India.

Correct Answer: Greece

Greece faced severe, widespread wildfires during the summer of 2025, forcing massive evacuations of residents and tourists.

Correct Answer: Hong Kong

Hong Kong was battered by unprecedented meteorological events, issuing the highest level 'black rainstorm' warnings four times.

Correct Answer: India

In a rare cooperative move, India issued a direct flood advisory warning to Pakistan regarding river water releases.

Correct Answer: KPK

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) suffered severe infrastructural damage and the highest casualties due to the mid-August floods.

Correct Answer: 8400

An estimated 8,400 villages across Punjab faced inundation and agricultural losses during the 2025 monsoon season.

Correct Answer: 5.1 million

The widespread flooding in Punjab triggered an internal crisis, displacing approximately 5.1 million citizens from their homes.

Correct Answer: Typhoon Tapah

Typhoon Tapah severely impacted southern China, leading to mass evacuations and infrastructural shutdowns.

Correct Answer: Afghanistan

A devastating earthquake struck Afghanistan, leading to massive structural damage and over 600 reported fatalities.

Correct Answer: Typhoon Kajiki

Typhoon Kajiki triggered a maximum Level 4 emergency response in China due to extreme winds and storm surges near Hainan.

Correct Answer: Plastic pollution

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) held sessions specifically to draft an international, legally binding instrument to combat plastic pollution.

Correct Answer: 5.2

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale rattled northern Pakistan, including the capital city, causing minor panic.

Correct Answer: Erin

Rapid intensification over exceptionally warm waters caused Hurricane Erin to explode into a catastrophic Category 5 storm.

Correct Answer: Turkey

Turkey was forced to halt vital maritime traffic through the Dardanelles Strait as intense wildfires raged across its northwestern shores.

Correct Answer: Australia

Due to rising sea levels threatening Tuvalu, Australia signed a landmark treaty to accept the island nation's first planned climate refugees.

Correct Answer: Russia

Klyuchevskoy, Eurasia's highest active volcano located on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, experienced a significant explosive eruption.

Correct Answer: Barbados

The Barbados threadsnake, widely recognized as the smallest snake species in the world, was happily rediscovered on the island of Barbados.

Correct Answer: China

Typhoon Co May made a destructive landfall along the southeastern coast of China, prompting mass evacuations.

Correct Answer: 19 August

World Humanitarian Day is commemorated globally on August 19th to honor humanitarian aid workers.

Correct Answer: International Literacy Day

UNESCO established September 8th as International Literacy Day to highlight the importance of literacy worldwide.

Correct Answer: 60th

Pakistan observed the 60th anniversary of Defence Day in 2025, commemorating the sacrifices made during the 1965 war.

Correct Answer: 29 August

August 29 is designated by the United Nations as the International Day against Nuclear Tests to promote global disarmament.

Correct Answer: World Humanitarian Day

Every year on August 19, World Humanitarian Day is observed to honor those who risk their lives in humanitarian service.

Correct Answer: 79th

On August 14, 2025, the nation proudly celebrated its 79th Independence Day, marking 78 completed years since 1947.

Correct Answer: Local youth actions for the SDGs and beyond

The 2025 UN theme for Youth Day emphasized community-level impacts with 'Local youth actions for the SDGs and beyond'.

Correct Answer: 12 August

Designated by the United Nations, August 12th is celebrated worldwide as International Youth Day.

Correct Answer: Nagasaki Day

August 9th is observed annually as Nagasaki Day to remember the victims of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city in 1945.

Correct Answer: 4 August

Pakistan observes Police Martyrs' Day every year on August 4th to honor the supreme sacrifices made by law enforcement officers.

Correct Answer: 5 August

Pakistan officially observes August 5th as Youm-e-Istehsal to protest India's revocation of the special autonomous status of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019.

Correct Answer: Indonesia

Citizens in Indonesia launched massive protests following a controversial proposal regarding parliamentary housing allowances.

Correct Answer: Muhammad Ahmad Miftah

Muhammad Ahmad Miftah was named the acting Prime Minister of the Houthi-led administration in Yemen late in August 2025.

Correct Answer: War

Donald Trump floated the idea of reverting the US Department of Defense to its historical name, the Department of War.

Correct Answer: Jamaica PM

The Prime Minister of Jamaica secured a historic third consecutive term in the nation's general elections.

Correct Answer: Shigeru Ishiba

Shigeru Ishiba assumed office as the Prime Minister of Japan, succeeding the previous administration.

Correct Answer: Prabowo Subianto

Prabowo Subianto took office as the 8th President of Indonesia, succeeding the long-serving Joko Widodo.

Correct Answer: Salome Zourabichvili

Salome Zourabichvili is a French-born Georgian politician serving as the 5th President of Georgia.

Correct Answer: Cambodian

The Thai Prime Minister was controversially ousted following a judicial ruling regarding a leaked phone call with Cambodian leadership.

Correct Answer: Luong Cuong

Luong Cuong assumed the role of the President of Vietnam, taking over the top leadership position in the country's government.

Correct Answer: KP Sharma Oli

Veteran political leader KP Sharma Oli was appointed as the Prime Minister of Nepal following coalition realignments.

Correct Answer: Inga Ruginiene

Inga Ruginiene was officially confirmed by the parliament as the new Prime Minister of Lithuania, leading a social democratic government.

Correct Answer: Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar ascended to the throne, taking the oath as Malaysia's new constitutional monarch.

Correct Answer: Emmerson Mnangagwa

Emmerson Mnangagwa is the incumbent President of Zimbabwe, having succeeded long-time leader Robert Mugabe.

Correct Answer: Haji Gulbar Khan

Haji Gulbar Khan serves as the current Chief Minister of the strategically important region of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Correct Answer: Marco Rubio

Senator Marco Rubio was appointed and confirmed to serve as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.

Correct Answer: Anwar Ibrahim

Veteran politician Anwar Ibrahim leads the government as the current Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Correct Answer: Zaheer Iqbal Channar

Zaheer Iqbal Channar was elected and currently serves as the Deputy Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab.

Correct Answer: Myanmar

Myint Swe was a prominent political and military figure who served as the Acting President of Myanmar until his recent passing.

Correct Answer: Amir Khan Muttaqi

Amir Khan Muttaqi serves as the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs representing the Taliban administration in Afghanistan.

Correct Answer: Hibatullah Akhundzada

Hibatullah Akhundzada operates as the reclusive Supreme Leader and de facto Head of State of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

Correct Answer: Maryam Nawaz

Maryam Nawaz Sharif made history by being elected as the first female Chief Minister of the Punjab province.

Correct Answer: Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman

Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman was appointed to the crucial role of provincial Finance Minister in the Punjab cabinet.

Correct Answer: U Nyo Saw

Following political shifts within the military junta, U Nyo Saw was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Myanmar.

Correct Answer: Myanmar

U Nyo Saw, an aide to the junta chief, was elevated to the position of Prime Minister within Myanmar's military-led government.

Correct Answer: 1st August 2025

In an economic retaliatory measure, Pakistan implemented a 19% reciprocal tariff on goods from the United States starting August 1.

Correct Answer: 1 million MT

To stabilize local prices and secure food reserves, Pakistan approved the import of 1 million metric tons of wheat.

Correct Answer: $ 5 billion Annually

Pakistan's booming technology sector celebrated a historic milestone by exceeding $5 billion in annual IT exports.

Correct Answer: 2.2 million hectares

Agricultural reports indicated that 2.2 million hectares of prime cultivated land were ruined by the 2025 Punjab floods.

Correct Answer: $4 billion

Islamabad and Beijing signed agreements worth $4 billion to revolutionize Pakistan's agricultural technology and yields.

Correct Answer: Japan Post Bank

Japan Post Bank announced a strategic plan to introduce a digital yen currency system by the 2026 fiscal year.

Correct Answer: China

China finalized a major energy agreement with Russia to progress the construction of the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline.

Correct Answer: $300 million

The 477-kilometer White Oil Pipeline, designed for efficient petroleum transportation, has an estimated construction cost of $300 million.

Correct Answer: 3rd

In an effort to streamline cross-border trade, Pakistan became the 3rd country globally to set up a dedicated Land Port Authority.

Correct Answer: Oman

To attract foreign investors and expatriate talent, Oman launched an updated, highly competitive golden visa programme.

Correct Answer: New Energy Vehicle Policy

To combat climate change and modernize transport, PM Shehbaz Sharif launched Pakistan's comprehensive New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-30.

Correct Answer: Zurich

Renowned for its exceptional urban infrastructure, sustainability, and technological integration, Zurich topped the 2025 Smart City Index.

Correct Answer: Switzerland

Driven by innovation, a highly skilled workforce, and economic stability, Switzerland maintained its #1 spot in global competitiveness.

Correct Answer: $47.9 million

The World Bank allocated a specific $47.9 million grant aimed at significantly boosting primary educational infrastructure in Punjab.

Correct Answer: $60 billion

A formal feasibility study confirmed the massive potential of the Reko Diq project, valuing its copper and gold reserves at over $60 billion.

Correct Answer: $300 million

To kickstart the mega-mining initiative, a financial package comprising loans totaling $300 million was secured for Barrick Gold.

Correct Answer: $70 billion

Over its operational lifespan, the Reko Diq mining project is projected to generate an enormous cash flow of approximately $70 billion.

Correct Answer: $410 million

The ADB approved a significant $410 million financing package to support the infrastructural development needed for the Reko Diq mine.

Correct Answer: 800 million

To aid immediate disaster recovery, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government authorized a total emergency flood relief fund of Rs 800 million.

Correct Answer: 75 Rupee coin

To commemorate 'Marka-e-Haq' and national milestones, the SBP minted and released a special 75 Rupee coin.

Correct Answer: Norway

Boasting unparalleled standards of living, education, and life expectancy, Norway secured the top position in the Human Development Index.

Correct Answer: Norwegian Commonwealth Funds

In a major financial divestment move, the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund terminated massive contracts tied to Israeli corporate investments.

Correct Answer: India

Targeting trade imbalances, Donald Trump announced intentions to levy aggressive 50% total tariffs on imported goods specifically from India.

Correct Answer: $2.5 billion

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation committed a massive $2.5 billion fund to boost female entrepreneurship and innovation in developing nations like Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan signed MOUs to heavily invest and cooperate in emerging digital finance sectors, specifically blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Correct Answer: $10 billion

During high-level diplomatic talks in Islamabad, Iranian President Pezeshkian emphasized a mutual target to increase bilateral trade volume to $10 billion annually.

Correct Answer: Netherland

The Pakistani government strongly officially condemned the desecration incident that took place in the Netherlands.

Correct Answer: Germany

Pakistan and Germany bolstered their bilateral ties by signing a Memorandum of Understanding focused on green energy transitions.

Correct Answer: Armenia

In a major diplomatic shift, Pakistan officially established bilateral recognition of the Republic of Armenia in August 2025.

Correct Answer: Tibet

Geopolitical tensions rose as India expressed concerns over a massive Chinese hydroelectric dam project situated in Tibet.

Correct Answer: Jeddah

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar traveled to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to participate in high-level OIC discussions concerning the crisis in Gaza.

Correct Answer: Bangladesh

Strengthening bilateral diplomatic ties, Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed to a mutual visa-free travel arrangement for official passport holders.

Correct Answer: Germany

Authorities in Berlin (Germany) requested Pakistan to readmit over 200 Afghan sanctuary seekers affected by recent deportation policies.

Correct Answer: China

Despite historical border tensions, official statements indicated a de-escalation and positive trajectory in Sino-Indian relations.

Correct Answer: England

FM Ishaq Dar conducted a pivotal diplomatic visit to the UK (England) just ahead of the broader Commonwealth Summit meetings.

Correct Answer: 15 August 2025

Key geopolitical discussions to mediate the Russia-Ukraine war were scheduled for a pivotal meeting on August 15, 2025.

Correct Answer: Both

The United States formally expanded its foreign terrorist organization list by including both the Majeed Brigade and the BLA due to regional attacks.

Correct Answer: 14 August

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, high-level envoys from Russia and the United States scheduled direct negotiations for August 14.

Correct Answer: Donald Trump

Former US President Donald Trump claimed to have successfully mediated a diplomatic agreement to ease tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Correct Answer: National Assembly

Pakistan's National Assembly unanimously passed a strong resolution denouncing the escalating military aggression by Israel in the Gaza Strip.

Correct Answer: America

The United States publicly criticized India, labeling its continued high-volume purchases of discounted Russian crude oil as 'unacceptable'.

Correct Answer: Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki

Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki serves as the official Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stationed in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Al Zaabi

Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Al Zaabi is the incumbent diplomatic representative and Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Mosque reconstruction agreement

Public outcry following the demolition resulted in an official agreement to reconstruct the Madni Masjid.

Correct Answer: National Digital Authority

To govern the growing IT sector and data compliance, the cabinet formally approved the National Digital Authority.

Correct Answer: Mumtaz Zahra Baloch

Mumtaz Zahra Baloch serves as the official spokesperson representing Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Correct Answer: 109

In the 2025 World Happiness Report, Pakistan was officially placed at the 109th position globally.

Correct Answer: Salman Chaudhry

Salman Chaudhry currently serves as the Inspector General of Pakistan's National Highway and Motorway Police.

Correct Answer: Muhammad Mueen Wattoo

Muhammad Mueen Wattoo assumed responsibilities as the Federal Minister for Water Resources in the federal cabinet.

Correct Answer: Furqan Ahmad

The mysterious and sudden death of Pattoki's Assistant Commissioner, Furqan Ahmad, prompted a high-level investigation.

Correct Answer: 30 August 2025

The KP cabinet officially approved the draft for the Kalash Marriage Bill on August 30, 2025, to protect indigenous minority rights.

Correct Answer: 30 August 2025

The controversial Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill was officially signed into law on August 30, 2025, granting extended detention powers.

Correct Answer: Federal Constabulary

To curb vandalism and secure extensive rail networks, the Federal Constabulary was tasked with protecting Pakistan Railways' assets.

Correct Answer: 11th

President Zardari officially constituted the 11th National Finance Commission to negotiate the crucial distribution of state resources.

Correct Answer: 20 August 2025

In a major push for technological governance, the federal government officially established the Pakistan Digital Authority on August 20, 2025.

Correct Answer: The Petroleum (Amendment) Act, 2025

To ensure transparency and combat smuggling, the Senate committee approved the Petroleum Amendment Act to digitally track oil supply chains.

Correct Answer: Sports

The Indian government passed the National Sports Governance Act to reform transparency and operational frameworks within athletic federations.

Correct Answer: Nishan-e-Imtiaz

In recognition of his exemplary leadership, COAS General Asim Munir was awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) by the President.

Correct Answer: Hilal-e-Jurat

The President formally conferred the highly esteemed Hilal-e-Jurat award upon the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee.

Correct Answer: Nishan-e-Imtiaz

During the August 14 investiture ceremony, the Chief of Naval Staff was bestowed with the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz.

Correct Answer: 3 months

Under newly passed anti-terrorism amendments, security forces gained the legal authority to detain high-risk suspects for up to 3 months.

Correct Answer: Islamabad

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) carried out a controversial anti-encroachment drive, demolishing a mosque located in Islamabad.

Correct Answer: Mr. Muhammad Mueen Wattoo

Mr. Muhammad Mueen Wattoo currently holds the portfolio as the Federal Minister for Water Resources in the Government of Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Pakistan Port Authority

To modernize maritime trade and logistics, the National Assembly successfully passed legislation creating the centralized Pakistan Port Authority.

Correct Answer: Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari

Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari currently oversees the critical energy sector as Pakistan's Federal Minister for Power.

Correct Answer: Khalid Hussain Magsi

Khalid Hussain Magsi assumed office as the Federal Minister responsible for the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Correct Answer: Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada

Veteran politician Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada is the incumbent Federal Minister for Housing and Works in Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Lt Gen (Retd) Saeed Ahmad

Lieutenant General (Retired) Saeed Ahmad was appointed to lead the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) as its Chairman.

Correct Answer: Balochistan

Under strict regulatory frameworks for medicinal purposes, authorized poppy cultivation began in Balochistan.

Correct Answer: 100

The WHO reported a mounting mental health crisis, noting that over 1 in 100 global deaths are currently attributed to suicide.

Correct Answer: Hepatitis D

Based on extended oncological research, the World Health Organization formally classified Hepatitis D as a carcinogenic pathogen.

Correct Answer: United States

Health officials in the United States confirmed a rare and severe human infection of the flesh-eating screwworm.

Correct Answer: Kenya

Following decades of intensive health campaigns, the WHO officially certified Kenya as free from the deadly human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness).