January 2025 Current Affairs MCQs for PPSC & FPSC

Correct Answer: Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency to combat rising violence and restore public order.

Correct Answer: Croatia

Zoran Milanovic secured the presidential election in Croatia, taking the leadership role for the nation.

Correct Answer: Gulf of America

In a controversial administrative move, the Gulf of Mexico was designated as the Gulf of America.

Correct Answer: 19 January 2025

Diplomatic efforts led to a formal ceasefire taking effect on this date to pause the ongoing conflict.

Correct Answer: 15 months

The conflict, which escalated heavily in October 2023, reached a ceasefire after 15 months of intense warfare.

Correct Answer: 20 January, 2025

Upon taking office, President Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the climate accord once again.

Correct Answer: 3 stages

The proposed peace plan is structured into three distinct stages to ensure a systematic de-escalation and rebuilding process.

Correct Answer: 20 January, 2025

In accordance with the US Constitution, the presidential inauguration took place on January 20th.

Correct Answer: WHO

The administration moved to withdraw from the World Health Organization as part of a broader foreign policy shift.

Correct Answer: USA

As part of a comprehensive 90-day review of foreign assistance, the US temporarily halted its USAID operations in Bangladesh.

Correct Answer: Eight

Pakistan's election to the UN Security Council for the 2025-2026 term marks its eighth time holding a non-permanent seat.

Correct Answer: Japan

Pakistan took over the designated Asia-Pacific seat on the UN Security Council from Japan.

Correct Answer: 1 January, 2025

The official two-year term for newly elected non-permanent members of the UNSC officially commenced on New Year's Day.

Correct Answer: 35.36%

Official figures confirmed a voter turnout of slightly over 35% during the closely watched PB-45 by-election.

Correct Answer: PPP

The Pakistan Peoples Party secured a vital victory in the PB-45 Quetta constituency by-elections.

Correct Answer: Dr Tahir Andrabi

Dr Tahir Andrabi was officially appointed to handle press communications for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Correct Answer: Imran Khan

The accountability court handed down a 14-year sentence to Imran Khan regarding the Al-Qadir Trust proceedings.

Correct Answer: Christian Rebergen

Christian Rebergen held diplomatic talks in Islamabad to strengthen bilateral relations between the Netherlands and Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Elnure Mammadove

Elnure Mammadove visited to foster economic and strategic bilateral ties between Azerbaijan and Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Islamabad

The capital city of Islamabad hosted the fourth round of crucial political talks with the Azerbaijani delegation.

Correct Answer: Ishhaq dar

Ishaq Dar assumed the role of Deputy Prime Minister, expanding his influence over the country's governance.

Correct Answer: 14-year jail sentence

The court delivered a stringent 14-year sentence in the widely publicized Toshakhana reference case.

Correct Answer: Yousuf Raza Gilani

Former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani took over the prestigious constitutional role of Chairman of the Senate.

Correct Answer: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq returned to the position, acting as the custodian of the house in the National Assembly.

Correct Answer: Uzbekistan

Pakistani diplomats traveled to Tashkent to further economic, transit, and security discussions with Uzbekistan.

Correct Answer: Iran

The US Department of Treasury levied fresh penalties targeting Iran's expanding strategic missile development programs.

Correct Answer: António Guterres

The Portuguese politician and diplomat continues to serve as the chief administrative officer of the UN.

Correct Answer: Cameroonian

Philemon Yang, a seasoned diplomat from Cameroon, was elected to preside over the UNGA's 79th session.

Correct Answer: James David Vance (J.D Vance)

Following the latest administration change, J.D. Vance assumed the office of the Vice President.

Correct Answer: James David Vance (J.D Vance)

J.D. Vance currently serves as the Vice President under the Trump administration.

Correct Answer: Donald Trump

Donald Trump took the oath of office in 2025 to serve as the 47th US President.

Correct Answer: Simon Harris

Simon Harris successfully secured enough parliamentary backing to retain the position of Taoiseach.

Correct Answer: Nigeria

Nigeria finalized its status as a BRICS partner, expanding the bloc's economic influence in West Africa.

Correct Answer: Los Angles

Los Angeles faced severe wildfires in January 2025, prompting an emergency declaration to mobilize firefighting resources.

Correct Answer: China

China launched this massive energy storage project to enhance grid stability and promote renewable energy utilization.

Correct Answer: South Africa

The MeerKAT radio telescope, a precursor to the Square Kilometre Array, is located in the Northern Cape of South Africa.

Correct Answer: India

India achieved a milestone in sustainable transport by developing a highly powerful hydrogen-fueled train engine.

Correct Answer: Deepseek R1

Deepseek unveiled its advanced R1 model series, pushing the boundaries of accessible artificial intelligence.

Correct Answer: 14 January 2025

The nation honored the memory of IT prodigy Arfa Karim Randhawa on the 13th anniversary of her passing.

Correct Answer: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre

Pakistan's newest observation satellite was sent into orbit utilizing China's Jiuquan launch facilities.

Correct Answer: PRSC-E01

The PRSC-E01 marks a significant technological step for Pakistan in high-resolution earth observation.

Correct Answer: Indian and Eurasian plates

The ongoing collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates drives the massive uplift and frequent earthquakes in the Himalayas.

Correct Answer: World Economic Forum

The WEF regularly publishes the Global Cybersecurity Outlook to highlight emerging digital threats and security strategies.

Correct Answer: World Bank

The World Bank releases this report to integrate climate change considerations into global development and economic planning.

Correct Answer: USA

The United States introduced legislation preventing the Federal Reserve from issuing a direct-to-consumer CBDC.

Correct Answer: 31 dec, 2024

The economic transformation strategy was introduced at the end of 2024 to guide Pakistan's fiscal recovery.

Correct Answer: Electric Vehicles (EV) Taxis

Sindh launched an EV taxi scheme designed to provide eco-friendly employment opportunities for the youth.

Correct Answer: Paris

Pakistan International Airlines celebrated its return to European airspace by resuming direct flight operations to Paris.

Correct Answer: 2047

The Uraan Pakistan initiative aligns with the nation's centenary goals, aiming for a massive economic scale-up by 2047.

Correct Answer: Martin Raiser

Martin Raiser visited to discuss ongoing developmental projects and economic reforms backed by the World Bank.

Correct Answer: 50 destinations

Pakistan was featured in the top 50 global travel destinations index by the Financial Times.

Correct Answer: 20 January 2025

The highly anticipated Gwadar International Airport became fully operational to boost trade and regional connectivity.

Correct Answer: 33

According to the latest travel index, the Pakistani passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to 33 locations.

Correct Answer: 103rd

The Henley Passport Index placed Pakistan near the bottom, ranking it 103rd globally in terms of travel freedom.

Correct Answer: $250 million

Bilateral trade in the healthcare sector received a massive $250 million boost through newly signed agreements.

Correct Answer: China-Pakistan B2B Matchmaking Conference

The business-to-business matchmaking conference facilitated direct investments between the two allied nations.

Correct Answer: $705.6 million

The SBP confirmed the receipt of roughly $705.6 million, boosting the country's dwindling foreign exchange reserves.

Correct Answer: 12 percent

The State Bank of Pakistan maintained the benchmark policy rate at 12% to manage inflationary pressures.

Correct Answer: 16 billion

Financial data recorded the country's cumulative foreign exchange reserves sitting at roughly $16 billion.

Correct Answer: 3rd February 2025

This multi-billion dollar agreement with the SFD was inked to fund critical infrastructure and energy projects.

Correct Answer: Over $22 billion in external debt repayments

Fitch Ratings highlighted the severe liquidity crunch caused by massive pending external debt servicing obligations.

Correct Answer: To conduct a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment

The IMF team arrived primarily to review institutional transparency and anti-corruption frameworks within state bodies.

Correct Answer: Ukraine resumed gas transit from Russia

Despite massive geopolitical tensions, limited transit of Russian gas through Ukrainian territory was temporarily resumed.

Correct Answer: Russian gas exports through Ukraine's pipelines stopped

The expiry of transit contracts effectively ceased the major flow of Russian energy exports through Ukraine.

Correct Answer: Elon Musk

Powered by soaring evaluations of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk retained his status as the wealthiest individual.

Correct Answer: $250 million

This massive cross-border agreement guarantees a quarter billion dollars in medical supply chain investments.

Correct Answer: China-Pakistan B2B Matchmaking Conference

The dedicated B2B summit successfully paired healthcare businesses to foster robust trade ties.

Correct Answer: UNICEF

UNICEF published this report to outline future challenges and resilient system requirements for child welfare globally.

Correct Answer: 24 January

The UN recognizes January 24th annually to highlight the critical role of education for global peace and development.

Correct Answer: Women Empowerment Fund

The government introduced this fund specifically to provide capital and resources to aspiring female entrepreneurs.

Correct Answer: Mauritania

The ill-fated vessel set sail from the coast of Mauritania before encountering disaster in the Atlantic.

Correct Answer: 44

Tragically, reports confirmed that 44 Pakistani nationals perished in the migrant boat capsizing incident.

Correct Answer: 23 Dec, 2024

Fans and cultural organizations paid tribute to the legendary singer Noor Jahan on December 23rd.

Correct Answer: 22nd January, 2025

This groundbreaking welfare card was distributed to provide targeted financial assistance to minority communities in Punjab.

Correct Answer: 150

The court granted temporary relief to 150 Afghan artists facing imminent deportation citing human rights concerns.

Correct Answer: Punjab

Under CM Maryam Nawaz, Punjab pioneered the specialized welfare card system for its minority residents.

Correct Answer: Learning for lasting Peace

UNESCO established this theme to emphasize education's role in combatting hate speech and fostering global harmony.

Correct Answer: Italy

Italy and Pakistan signed a specialized pact focusing on the preservation and protection of mutual cultural heritage.

Correct Answer: National Horse and Cattle Show

The historic mega-event showcasing agriculture and livestock was successfully revived and inaugurated by the CM.

Correct Answer: 100 million

The GPE milestone highlights massive global strides in delivering foundational education to vulnerable youth.

Correct Answer: Gaza

Iran announced the 'Gaza' super heavy drone, showcasing enhancements to its unmanned aerial military capabilities.

Correct Answer: India

Under a longstanding bilateral agreement, Pakistan and India exchange lists of their nuclear installations every January 1st.

Correct Answer: 27 January 2025

The integration of SMASH ballistic missiles into the indigenous Jinnah Class Frigate was publicized on this date.

Correct Answer: None of these

The official retaliatory strike was codenamed 'Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar', making the listed options incorrect.

Correct Answer: Thailand

Pakistan procured 100 First Win tactical armored vehicles from Thailand to upgrade its infantry mobility capabilities.

Correct Answer: 12th

The 2025 military strength ranking positioned Pakistan's armed forces at the 12th spot globally.

Correct Answer: Pakistan

The Pakistan Navy traditionally hosts the multinational maritime exercise AMAN to promote regional sea peace.

Correct Answer: Over 60

The naval drill saw massive international participation with over 60 foreign navies sending ships or observers.

Correct Answer: Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi

The prestigious multinational naval exercise officially commenced at the historic dockyard in Karachi.

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

Rear Admiral Abdul Munib formally welcomed the international delegates to the collaborative maritime drills.

Correct Answer: February 7 to 11

The drills, split into harbor and sea phases, ran consecutively over a five-day period in early February.

Correct Answer: Seminars, discussions, and cultural events

The land-based phase focused heavily on academic maritime exchanges, tabletop exercises, and diplomatic networking.

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

The active sea phase tests interoperability between global navies through realistic tactical simulations.

Correct Answer: Collaborating on counter-terrorism strategies

Officials from both nations convened specifically to align their intelligence networks against shared militant threats.

Correct Answer: Turkey

The command of the multinational anti-piracy naval force CTF-151 was officially transferred from Turkey to Pakistan.

Correct Answer: 24 January 2025

The formal change of command ceremony establishing Pakistan's 11th tenure at the helm took place on January 24th.

Correct Answer: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia negotiated entry into the exclusive Global Combat Air Programme to modernize its aerial forces.

Correct Answer: Develop a sixth-generation fighter jet by 2035

The trilateral alliance established a rigid timeline to field bleeding-edge stealth fighter platforms by the mid-2030s.

Correct Answer: 66%

Security reports indicated a sharp 66% surge in violent incidents across the nation throughout 2024.

Correct Answer: 685

Data highlighted that 685 security personnel were martyred while battling increased terrorism across Pakistan in 2024.

Correct Answer: Balochistan

A major militant offensive in Balochistan triggered a fierce battle leading to significant casualties on both sides.

Correct Answer: Pakistan and China

Islamabad and Beijing agreed to deepen their strategic partnership by enhancing counter-terrorism intelligence sharing.

Correct Answer: India

International reports analyzed alleged extrajudicial killings executed by Indian intelligence networks inside Pakistan.

Correct Answer: One

A targeted and shocking security breach at Iran's highest court resulted in the fatal shooting of one serving judge.

Correct Answer: Dera Ismaeel Khan

The district of Dera Ismaeel Khan emerged as the most affected area for new wild poliovirus infections.

Correct Answer: Pakistan and Afghanistan

Globally, only Pakistan and Afghanistan remain officially classified as endemic for the transmission of wild poliovirus.

Correct Answer: 68

Despite extensive eradication campaigns, Pakistan documented a troubling 68 new polio virus cases over the year 2024.

Correct Answer: Balochistan

Balochistan faced the most severe outbreak, accounting for the highest provincial tally of polio infections.

Correct Answer: Bacteria

Scrub Typhus is a serious infectious disease triggered by the Orientia tsutsugamushi bacterium.

Correct Answer: Beijing

Health authorities detected the initial spread of the Human Metapneumovirus within the capital city's hospitals.

Correct Answer: 21st January 2025

To prevent fatal accidents caused by metallic kite strings, Punjab authorities enacted a strict legislative ban.

Correct Answer: 21st January 2025

The new cyber framework enforces stringent registration protocols and penalizes digital misinformation campaigns.

Correct Answer: 60km/h

To reduce urban traffic fatalities, Punjab authorities capped motorcycle speeds at a maximum of 60km/h.

Correct Answer: Justice Aamer Farooq

Justice Aamer Farooq presently holds the leading judicial position at the Islamabad High Court.

Correct Answer: Illegal migration

The British government deployed unprecedented financial sanctions specifically targeting human smuggling rings.

Correct Answer: United Kingdom (UK)

The UK pioneered a legislative tool to freeze the assets of organized gangs facilitating unlawful border crossings.

Correct Answer: All of these

The PCB honored Misbah, Saeed Anwar, and Mushtaq Mohammad for their outstanding historical contributions to the sport.

Correct Answer: 4

Pakistani junior athletes secured a remarkable haul of 4 gold medals at the international sporting event in Australia.

Correct Answer: Suspended it from international competitions

FIFA implemented a suspension due to internal management disputes and third-party interference within the PFF.

Correct Answer: Decided to rename it after Imran Khan.

The provincial cabinet officially approved renaming the Arbab Niaz Stadium to honor the former cricket captain.

Correct Answer: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

The historic Estadio Azteca will kick off the tournament, making it the first venue to host three World Cup openers.

Correct Answer: Australia

In a historic cricketing upset, the opposition squad broke a 35-year dry spell to clinch a test victory.

Correct Answer: 207,774,520

Official figures published post-2017 census documented the national population at over 207.7 million individuals.

Correct Answer: Russia

While typically associated with China, the provided answer key explicitly associates this development with Russia for the exam.

Correct Answer: Google

Google introduced 'Willow', marking another significant leap forward in corporate quantum computing hardware.

Correct Answer: Near the Nepal-Tibet border

A powerful seismic event jolted the high-altitude region along the fault lines separating Nepal and Tibet.

Correct Answer: 80 km north of Mt Everest

Geological sensors pinpointed the violent tremor's origin directly north of the world's tallest mountain.

Correct Answer: 10 km

The quake was relatively shallow, occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers, amplifying surface-level shaking.