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April 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#3201
Where did US President Donald Trump speak to reporters regarding the upcoming Iran talks on April 10, 2026?
(a) The White House
(b) Joint Base Andrews
(c) Camp David
(d) The Pentagon
Explanation: President Trump spoke to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, before boarding Air Force One. The White House and Pentagon are common locations for presidential briefings but were not the site of this specific event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990730/us-president-trump-projects-cautious-optimism-ahead-of-iran-talks, 11 Apr 2026]
#3202
In which ocean did the Artemis II capsule splash down upon its return to Earth on April 11, 2026?
(a) Atlantic Ocean
(b) Pacific Ocean
(c) Indian Ocean
(d) Arctic Ocean
Explanation: The Orion capsule successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California. The other oceans listed were not the site of this recovery operation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990741/artemis-ii-astronauts-safely-back-on-earth-after-historic-trip-around-moon, 11 Apr 2026]
#3203
Who is the Israeli National Security Minister responsible for the April 2026 incursion into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound?
(a) Benjamin Netanyahu
(b) Itamar Ben-Gvir
(c) Yoav Gallant
(d) None of these
Explanation: Itamar Ben-Gvir is the National Security Minister who led the incursion into the Al-Aqsa compound in April 2026. Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister, and Yoav Gallant is a separate cabinet official, making them incorrect choices. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991141/israeli-minister-storms-al-aqsa-mosque-again-amid-restrictions-on-worshippers, 12 Apr 2026]
#3204
Consider the following statements about the Artemis II mission: 1. The mission launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on April 1, 2026. 2. The Orion capsule experienced a planned radio blackout during re-entry. 3. The mission traveled a total distance of over 1 million kilometers.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: All three statements are factually correct: the mission launched on April 1, 2026, from Florida, underwent a radio blackout due to ionized gas during re-entry, and covered a total distance of 1,117,515 kilometers. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990741/artemis-ii-astronauts-safely-back-on-earth-after-historic-trip-around-moon, 11 Apr 2026]
#3205
The trilateral meetings hosted by China in April 2026 spanned a duration of how many days?
(a) Three days
(b) Five days
(c) Seven days
(d) Ten days
Explanation: The Chinese foreign ministry stated that the meetings were held from April 1 to April 7, 2026, which constitutes a period of seven days. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1989918/afghanistan-pakistan-agree-to-avoid-escalation-during-china-hosted-talks-beijing, 08 Apr 2026]
#3206
Which of the following is NOT a concern raised by the foreign ministers in their April 23, 2026, joint statement?
(a) The formal recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
(b) The escalation of settler violence in the West Bank
(c) The acceleration of illegal settlement activity
(d) The incursions by extremist ministers into Al-Aqsa Mosque
Explanation: The statement focuses on rejecting attempts to alter the status quo and condemning illegal settlements and violence; it does not mention or recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. In fact, the statement explicitly rejects Israeli sovereignty over the territory. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994444/pakistan-7-other-muslim-nations-reject-attempts-to-alter-historic-legal-status-quo-in-jerusalem-at-its-holy-sites, 23 Apr 2026]
#3207
Which international agreement did India unilaterally suspend following the Pahalgam attack in 2025?
(a) Simla Agreement
(b) Tashkent Declaration
(c) Lahore Declaration
(d) Indus Waters Treaty
Explanation: India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty as part of its aggressive measures against Pakistan. The other agreements listed are historical diplomatic frameworks that were not the primary target of this specific suspension. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994381/pakistan-rejects-indian-propaganda-on-pahalgam-attack-deplores-weaponisation-of-false-narrative, 23 Apr 2026]
#3208
Consider the following statements about the 2025 Pahalgam incident: 1. The attack primarily targeted tourists in the disputed Himalayan region. 2. It was the deadliest armed attack in the region since the year 2000. 3. India provided conclusive evidence linking Pakistan to the attack immediately after the incident. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the report. Statement 3 is incorrect because the report explicitly states that New Delhi blamed Pakistan without providing any evidence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994381/pakistan-rejects-indian-propaganda-on-pahalgam-attack-deplores-weaponisation-of-false-narrative, 23 Apr 2026]
#3209
What was the name of the military operation conducted by Pakistan in response to Indian adventurism following the 2025 Pahalgam attack?
(a) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
(b) Operation Bunyanum Marsoos
(c) Operation Swift Retort
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Foreign Office explicitly referenced Operation Bunyanum Marsoos as the response to India's military actions in 2025. Other operations listed are either historical or unrelated to this specific timeline. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994381/pakistan-rejects-indian-propaganda-on-pahalgam-attack-deplores-weaponisation-of-false-narrative, 23 Apr 2026]
#3210
By what percentage have oil prices increased due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as of April 2026?
(a) 25 percent
(b) 40 percent
(c) 50 percent
(d) 75 percent
Explanation: The conflict has significantly disrupted energy supplies, leading to a 50 percent increase in oil prices. This surge is a primary driver of the projected global economic slowdown. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990654/global-growth-to-suffer-due-to-middle-east-war-world-bank-chief, 11 Apr 2026]
#3211
Consider the following statements about the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner: 1. President Trump attended the dinner despite his history of strained relations with the press. 2. The event included a tribute to a Secret Service agent who assisted during the April security incident. 3. The incoming WHCA president announced that the dinner will be held at the Waldorf Astoria again next year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct as Trump attended the event and a tribute was held for the agent. Statement 3 is incorrect because the incoming president stated the event would return to the Washington Hilton next year, not the Waldorf Astoria. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018299/trump-bashes-fake-news-stokes-2028-furore-in-press-gala-rerun, 25 Jul 2026]
#3212
Where did US President Donald Trump speak to reporters regarding the upcoming Iran talks on April 10, 2026?
(a) The White House
(b) Joint Base Andrews
(c) Camp David
(d) The Pentagon
Explanation: President Trump spoke to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, before boarding Air Force One. The White House and Pentagon are common locations for presidential briefings but were not the site of this specific event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990730/us-president-trump-projects-cautious-optimism-ahead-of-iran-talks, 11 Apr 2026]
#3213
On April 12, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held telephonic conversations regarding the Islamabad Talks with the foreign ministers of which of the following groups of countries?
(a) Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkiye
(b) China, Iran, and the United States
(c) Qatar, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates
(d) None of these
Explanation: Ishaq Dar engaged in diplomatic outreach with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkiye to brief them on the status of the US-Iran talks held in Islamabad. These nations are key regional stakeholders involved in the broader de-escalation efforts. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991120/dar-briefs-turkish-saudi-egyptian-fms-on-islamabad-talks-reaffirms-support-for-diplomacy-and-dialogue, 12 Apr 2026]
#3214
Consider the following statements about the economic impact of the Middle East conflict as of April 2026: 1. A baseline scenario with an early end to the war suggests a global growth reduction of 0.3 to 0.4 percentage points. 2. A prolonged conflict could reduce global growth by as much as 1 percentage point. 3. The World Bank President noted that the ceasefire is currently stable and not considered tenuous. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 accurately reflect the World Bank's growth projections. Statement 3 is incorrect because the report describes the ceasefire as 'tenuous' rather than stable. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990654/global-growth-to-suffer-due-to-middle-east-war-world-bank-chief, 11 Apr 2026]
#3215
Which international forum did Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan invite Ishaq Dar to attend during their conversation on April 12, 2026?
(a) Doha Peace Conference
(b) Istanbul Security Summit
(c) Antalya Diplomacy Forum
(d) Ankara Global Dialogue
Explanation: The Turkish Foreign Minister extended an invitation to the Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister for the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. This forum is a prominent platform for discussing international relations and conflict resolution. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991120/dar-briefs-turkish-saudi-egyptian-fms-on-islamabad-talks-reaffirms-support-for-diplomacy-and-dialogue, 12 Apr 2026]
#3216
The trilateral meetings hosted by China in April 2026 spanned a duration of how many days?
(a) Three days
(b) Five days
(c) Seven days
(d) Ten days
Explanation: The Chinese foreign ministry stated that the meetings were held from April 1 to April 7, 2026, which constitutes a period of seven days. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1989918/afghanistan-pakistan-agree-to-avoid-escalation-during-china-hosted-talks-beijing, 08 Apr 2026]
#3217
The Pakistan Meteorological Department warned that flash floods were expected in vulnerable areas of which of the following regions due to heavy rains in April 2026?
(a) Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir
(b) Southern Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan
(c) Central Punjab, Islamabad, and Potohar Plateau
(d) Coastal Sindh, Makran, and Lasbela
Explanation: The PMD specifically identified upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir as the regions vulnerable to flash floods and landslides during the forecasted period. These areas are prone to such events due to their mountainous topography. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991385/pmd-predicts-rainfall-in-upper-parts-of-country-from-april-16-to-19, 13 Apr 2026]
#3218
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the westerly wave was expected to persist in the upper parts of the country until which date in April 2026?
(a) April 17
(b) April 18
(c) April 19
(d) April 20
Explanation: The PMD press release stated that the westerly wave would approach northwestern parts on April 16 and persist in the upper regions until April 19. April 19 is the final day of the forecasted weather system. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991385/pmd-predicts-rainfall-in-upper-parts-of-country-from-april-16-to-19, 13 Apr 2026]
#3219
In the context of the April 2026 weather advisory, what specific weather phenomenon was expected in the upper parts of Sindh from April 16 to 18?
(a) Heavy snowfall
(b) Dust-raising winds
(c) Cyclonic rainfall
(d) Persistent fog
Explanation: The PMD forecast for upper Sindh specifically mentioned windstorms or dust-raising winds for the period of April 16 to 18. Snowfall was restricted to the mountainous regions of the north. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991385/pmd-predicts-rainfall-in-upper-parts-of-country-from-april-16-to-19, 13 Apr 2026]
#3220
Consider the following statements about the weather advisory issued in April 2026: 1. The westerly wave was expected to bring snowfall over the mountains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. 2. The PMD advised farmers to manage their crops due to the risk of damage from hailstorms and windstorms. 3. Tourists were encouraged to visit the northern areas to witness the weather system's impact. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the PMD's specific warnings regarding snowfall and crop management. Statement 3 is incorrect because the PMD explicitly urged tourists to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary traveling during the forecast period. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991385/pmd-predicts-rainfall-in-upper-parts-of-country-from-april-16-to-19, 13 Apr 2026]