#621

Which team won the 2024-25 La Liga title?

(a) Real Madrid

(b) Barcelona

(c) Atletico Madrid

(d) Girona

Explanation: Barcelona won the 2024-25 La Liga title under manager Hansi Flick, finishing ahead of rivals Real Madrid.

#622

In the 2024-25 Premier League season, which club won the title under new manager Arne Slot?

(a) Manchester City

(b) Arsenal

(c) Liverpool

(d) Chelsea

Explanation: Liverpool won the 2024-25 Premier League title in Arne Slot's debut season as manager, finishing ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal.

#623

Which controversy marked the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony?

(a) Boycott by athletes

(b) Depiction of 'The Last Supper'

(c) Rainstorm cancellation

(d) Lighting failure

Explanation: The 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony faced backlash from religious groups over a scene involving drag queens that was perceived as a parody of 'The Last Supper' (though organizers claimed it referenced Dionysus).

#624

Which Pakistani film won the 'Best Film' award at the World Film Festival in Cannes in 2024/2025 context?

(a) Joyland

(b) Kamli

(c) The Glassworker

(d) In Flames

Explanation: Usman Riaz's 'The Glassworker', Pakistan's first hand-drawn anime feature, received critical acclaim and awards at various international festivals, marking a major achievement in Pakistani cinema during this period.

#625

What was the inflation rate milestone achieved by Pakistan in late 2024/2025?

(a) Dropped to single digits

(b) Increased to 40%

(c) Stabilized at 15%

(d) Deflation of -2%

Explanation: A major economic achievement highlighted in 2025 was the reduction of inflation to single digits (reported around 4.9% to 6.9% in various months), down from a high of 38%.

#626

The 'Indus Shield' 2024-2025 was a major exercise conducted by which force?

(a) Pakistan Navy

(b) Pakistan Air Force

(c) Pakistan Army

(d) Pakistan Rangers

Explanation: Indus Shield is a large-scale regional air exercise hosted by the Pakistan Air Force, featuring participation from several allied nations to simulate modern air warfare.

#627

Pakistan hosted the heads of government of which organization in October 2024?

(a) SAARC

(b) ECO

(c) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

(d) OIC

Explanation: Pakistan hosted the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Islamabad in October 2024.

#628

Which Pakistani snooker player won his third World Championship title in late 2024?

(a) Ahsan Ramzan

(b) Muhammad Asif

(c) Muhammad Sajjad

(d) Babar Masih

Explanation: Muhammad Asif secured his third IBSF World Snooker Championship title in late 2024, defeating an Iranian opponent in the final.

#629

Which legendary Pakistani actor passed away in May 2024?

(a) Qavi Khan

(b) Talat Hussain

(c) Abid Ali

(d) Shakeel

Explanation: Legendary actor Talat Hussain passed away in May 2024. He was a revered figure in the Pakistani entertainment industry known for his voice and acting prowess.

#630

Which Pakistani mountaineer made headlines for new summits in 2024/2025?

(a) Sajid Sadpara

(b) Naila Kiani

(c) Shehroze Kashif

(d) Samina Baig

Explanation: Naila Kiani has been consistently in the news for her mountaineering achievements, summiting multiple 8,000m peaks and receiving national awards.

#631

Which international airline resumed flights to Pakistan in 2024 after a long hiatus?

(a) British Airways

(b) Lufthansa

(c) Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL)

(d) Cathay Pacific

Explanation: Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) commenced direct flights to Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad) in late 2024, enhancing connectivity.

#632

Who was the first female Chief Minister of Punjab elected in 2024?

(a) Hina Rabbani Khar

(b) Maryam Nawaz

(c) Sharmila Faruqui

(d) Zartaj Gul

Explanation: Maryam Nawaz made history by becoming the first female Chief Minister of Punjab in February 2024.

#633

Which Pakistani scientist received the 'Hilal-e-Imtiaz' in 2024 for contributions to science?

(a) Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman

(b) Dr. Amjad Saqib

(c) Naila Kiani

(d) Dr. Asim Hussain

Explanation: Dr. Amjad Saqib (founder of Akhuwat) was awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz. While primarily known for social service, his contributions often overlap with development sciences. (Note: Ensure distinction between Science and Social Service categories, but he is a primary recipient).

#634

Pakistan's IT exports reached approximately what figure in the fiscal year 2024-25?

(a) $1.5 Billion

(b) $2.6 Billion

(c) $3.8 Billion

(d) $5.0 Billion

Explanation: Pakistan's IT exports saw a significant surge, reaching approximately $3.8 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting the sector's growth.

#635

Which Pakistani naval ship participated in the 'RIMPAC' 2024 exercise?

(a) PNS Babur

(b) PNS Tughril

(c) None (Observer status)

(d) PNS Shamsheer

Explanation: Pakistan typically does not send ships to RIMPAC (hosted by USA) in recent years but has participated as an observer or in staff capacities. Specific ship participation is rare recently due to geopolitical alignments.

#636

Who was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan in 2024?

(a) Bilawal Bhutto

(b) Ishaq Dar

(c) Khawaja Asif

(d) Mohsin Naqvi

Explanation: Ishaq Dar was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan in April 2024, in addition to his role as Foreign Minister.

#637

Which Pakistani startup raised the highest funding in 2024/2025?

(a) Airlift

(b) Bazaar

(c) Sadapay

(d) Abhi

Explanation: Fintech startup 'Abhi' has been among the leaders in raising funding during this period, despite the overall funding winter.

#638

The Pakistan Navy inducted which new class of submarines in 2024/2025?

(a) Agosta 90B

(b) Hangor Class

(c) Yuan Class

(d) Kilo Class

Explanation: Pakistan Navy inducted the first of the Hangor Class submarines (derived from China's Type 039B) aimed at bolstering maritime defence.

#639

Who is the Finance Minister of Pakistan (late 2024/2025)?

(a) Miftah Ismail

(b) Muhammad Aurangzeb

(c) Ishaq Dar

(d) Shaukat Tarin

Explanation: Muhammad Aurangzeb, a former banker, serves as the Finance Minister of Pakistan in the Shehbaz Sharif administration.

#640

Which Pakistani cricketer was appointed as the white-ball captain in 2024 before stepping down/being replaced?

(a) Shaheen Afridi

(b) Babar Azam

(c) Shan Masood

(d) Mohammad Rizwan

Explanation: Babar Azam was reinstated as the white-ball captain in early 2024 (replacing Shaheen Afridi) but later resigned in October 2024. Mohammad Rizwan was then appointed captain.

January 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions