February 2025 Current Affairs MCQs for PPSC & FPSC

Correct Answer: Nigeria

Nigeria has officially eliminated onchocerciasis, marking a major milestone in public health for the African region.

Correct Answer: United by Unique

The 2025 campaign theme for World Cancer Day was 'United by Unique', highlighting diverse patient experiences.

Correct Answer: March 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) escalated the Covid-19 outbreak to pandemic status on March 11, 2020.

Correct Answer: Belgium

Bart De Wever assumed office as the Prime Minister of Belgium following recent governmental formations.

Correct Answer: Vanuatu

Jotham Napat was elected to serve as the President of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.

Correct Answer: Greece

Constantine Tassoulas, a veteran politician, was elected as the new President of Greece.

Correct Answer: 11 Feb 2025

PM Shehbaz Sharif delivered a keynote address at the World Governments Summit in Dubai on February 11, 2025.

Correct Answer: USA

The Prime Minister traveled to the United States on February 18 for key international diplomatic engagements.

Correct Answer: Yousuf Raza Gilani

Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani currently holds the constitutional office of Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq is currently presiding as the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Petteri Orpo

Petteri Orpo leads the Finnish government as the incumbent Prime Minister of Finland.

Correct Answer: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has been chosen to host the 2027 international sports games as part of its Vision 2030 initiatives.

Correct Answer: China

China was designated as the official host nation for the upcoming 9th edition of the Asian Games.

Correct Answer: 2004

Pakistan organized a historic cricket Tri-Nation series on home soil for the first time since 2004.

Correct Answer: New Zealand

New Zealand emerged victorious in the 2025 Cricket Tri-Nation series hosted by Pakistan.

Correct Answer: 123 innings

Babar Azam reached the milestone of 6,000 ODI runs rapidly, achieving the feat in just 123 innings.

Correct Answer: Hina Munawar

Hina Munawar made history by being appointed as the first female manager within the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Correct Answer: 29 years

Pakistan will host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025, marking the return of a major ICC tournament to the country after 29 years.

Correct Answer: Qatar

Qatar hosted the prestigious AFC Asian Cup football tournament, featuring top teams from the continent.

Correct Answer: Suspended it from international competitions

Due to administrative interferences, FIFA suspended the Pakistan Football Federation from all international play.

Correct Answer: Decided to rename it after Imran Khan.

The KPK provincial government passed a motion to rename the Peshawar cricket stadium in honor of Imran Khan.

Correct Answer: Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone hosted the inaugural African Urban Heat Summit to discuss climate adaptation strategies.

Correct Answer: Australia

Scientists in Australia achieved a breakthrough by successfully creating kangaroo embryos via IVF for conservation.

Correct Answer: China

China constructed a pioneering deepwater 'Space Station' for oceanic exploration in the South China Sea.

Correct Answer: Chang'e-8

Pakistan's SUPARCO is collaborating with China's CNSA on the Chang'e-8 lunar exploration mission planned for 2028.

Correct Answer: Iran

Iran successfully launched three domestically upgraded satellites (Paya, Zafar-2, Pars) into orbit.

Correct Answer: 9 February

February 9th was officially recognized as Gulf of America Day during his administration's tenure.

Correct Answer: Shaping Future Governments

The World Governments Summit 2025 focused on 'Shaping Future Governments' through technological and policy innovations.

Correct Answer: UAE

The United Arab Emirates introduced the Blue Visa, granting a 10-year residency specifically to environmental champions.

Correct Answer: 18 February 2025

Saudi Arabia mediated the first direct high-level talks between US and Russian officials regarding Ukraine on February 18, 2025.

Correct Answer: Doha

The second round of bilateral political consultations between Pakistan and Qatar took place in Doha.

Correct Answer: Pakistan

Pakistan is set to host an Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting dedicated to addressing regional water security.

Correct Answer: Attend the board of peace summit

PM Shehbaz Sharif scheduled an official visit to the US to participate in a prominent board of peace summit.

Correct Answer: Uzbekistan

Pakistan engaged in the 3rd round of Bilateral Political Consultations with Uzbekistan, hosted in Tashkent.

Correct Answer: UAE

The leadership of the United Arab Emirates officially designated 2025 as the 'Year of Community'.

Correct Answer: 2028

Switzerland announced it will phase out its specific bilateral aid programs in these nations by the year 2028.

Correct Answer: February 2020

The historic Doha Agreement aiming for peace in Afghanistan was formally signed on February 29, 2020.

Correct Answer: July 31, 2024

Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran on July 31, 2024.

Correct Answer: Netherlands

Mark Rutte, serving as the NATO Secretary General, is a prominent political figure from the Netherlands.

Correct Answer: Nigeria

Nigeria launched 'Operation Devil Hunt' to counteract and eliminate insurgent elements within its borders.

Correct Answer: Thailand

Pakistan procured 100 First Win 4x4 multipurpose armored vehicles from Thailand to bolster its security forces.

Correct Answer: 12th

Pakistan's military strength was ranked 12th globally in the annual Global Firepower Index for 2025.

Correct Answer: Pakistan

Pakistan hosted the multi-national naval exercise 'AMAN 2025' in the Arabian Sea to promote maritime security.

Correct Answer: Over 60

The AMAN 2025 naval drill hosted by Pakistan featured participation from over 60 international navies.

Correct Answer: Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi

The grand opening ceremony for the AMAN 2025 international maritime exercise took place at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard.

Correct Answer: Commander of the Pakistan Fleet, Rear Admiral Abdul Munib

Rear Admiral Abdul Munib, Commander of the Pakistan Fleet, delivered the address at the AMAN 2025 commencement.

Correct Answer: February 7 to 11

The multi-national naval operations of AMAN 2025 were scheduled to run for five days, from February 7 to 11.

Correct Answer: Seminars, discussions, and cultural events

The Harbour Phase focuses on fostering interoperability through intellectual seminars and cultural exchange events.

Correct Answer: Practical exercises like anti-piracy and search and rescue operations

The Sea Phase involves active maritime drills, including counter-piracy and search & rescue exercises at sea.

Correct Answer: 12th

Pakistan retained its position as the 12th most powerful military force in the 2025 Global Fire Power Index.

Correct Answer: 4th

India is consistently ranked 4th globally in military strength by the Global Fire Power Index for 2025.

Correct Answer: USA

The United States maintains its top position as the world's strongest military according to the 2025 GFP Index.

Correct Answer: Pakistan

Pakistan organized and hosted the prestigious AMAN 2025 naval drills in the Arabian Sea.

Correct Answer: 13 February

World Radio Day is celebrated globally on February 13th to recognize the medium's role in global communication.

Correct Answer: Tourism Resilience in Action: From Crisis Response to Impactful Transformation

The recognized theme aimed at shifting the travel sector from crisis management to sustainable global transformation.

Correct Answer: 17 February

The UN recognizes February 17 as Global Tourism Resilience Day to foster sustainability in the global travel sector.

Correct Answer: 4th February

February 4 is globally recognized as World Cancer Day to raise awareness and promote prevention.

Correct Answer: 4th February

The UN recognizes February 4th as the International Day of Human Fraternity to promote interfaith and cultural dialogue.

Correct Answer: Greece

Greece declared a state of emergency after experiencing a continuous sequence of tremors known as an earthquake swarm.

Correct Answer: 25%

Canada announced a harsh 25% retaliatory tariff on US goods amid escalating trade disputes in North America.

Correct Answer: $348 billion

The World Bank estimated that Pakistan needs approximately $348 billion by 2030 to effectively adapt to climate change.

Correct Answer: Iva Petrova

Iva Petrova was designated to lead the crucial IMF assessment mission delegation to Pakistan.

Correct Answer: December 31, 2024

The comprehensive 5-year National Economic Transformation Plan was formally unveiled at the close of 2024.

Correct Answer: 12 percent

The State Bank of Pakistan's benchmark policy rate was adjusted to 12 percent amidst economic shifts.

Correct Answer: 16 billion

As of early 2025, the total liquid foreign currency reserves held by Pakistan amounted to $16 billion.

Correct Answer: 3rd February 2025

Pakistan and SFD signed a massive $1.61 billion investment agreement on February 3, 2025 to aid economic recovery.

Correct Answer: Over $22 billion in external debt repayments

Fitch Ratings highlighted that Pakistan faces intense pressure from over $22 billion in scheduled external debt repayments.

Correct Answer: To conduct a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment

The IMF delegation visited Pakistan primarily to run a specialized Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment.

Correct Answer: March

India was scheduled to host the BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting during March 2025.

Correct Answer: Zulfiqar Hameed

Zulfiqar Hameed has taken the charge as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Correct Answer: Dr. Usman Anwar

Dr. Usman Anwar currently holds the position of Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

Correct Answer: Justice Zafar Ahmad Rajpoot

Justice Zafar Ahmad Rajpoot currently serves as the honorable Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court.

Correct Answer: Justice Sarfraz Ahmed Dogar (acting)

Justice Sarfraz Ahmed Dogar assumed the position of acting Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court.

Correct Answer: 135

Pakistan was ranked 135th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International.

Correct Answer: 124th

Pakistan secured the 124th spot in the global Democracy Index, reflecting the ongoing political environment.

Correct Answer: 3.6 live births per woman

According to the latest UN demographic reports, Pakistan's total fertility rate stands at 3.6 live births per woman.

Correct Answer: 207,774,520

The official results of the 6th Population and Housing Census 2017 documented Pakistan's population at roughly 207.7 million.

Correct Answer: 18 Feb 2025

On February 18, 2025, PM Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the newly constructed Recep Tayyip Erdogan Interchange in the capital.

Correct Answer: 28 Feb, 2025

A tragic suicide bombing incident took place at the historic Darul Uloom seminary on February 28, 2025.

Correct Answer: Balochistan

A major counter-terrorism operation in Balochistan resulted in heavy casualties for both security personnel and militants.

Correct Answer: Pakistan and China

During high-level bilateral security talks, Pakistan and China agreed to significantly enhance intelligence sharing mechanisms.

Correct Answer: Collaborating on counter-terrorism strategies

The bilateral meetings between Pakistan and Turkey were strictly aimed at aligning counter-terrorism strategies and policies.

Correct Answer: Pakistan and China

Pakistan and China reiterated their commitment to deeper intelligence sharing to secure regional interests.

Correct Answer: 60km/h

To reduce fatal accidents, the Punjab government capped the speed limit for motorcycles at 60 km/h.

Correct Answer: National Horse and Cattle Show

CM Maryam Nawaz officially inaugurated the traditional and historic National Horse and Cattle Show in Lahore.