April 2025 Edition
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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.
#721
Who defeated Jannik Sinner to win the US Open 2025 Men's Singles title?
(a) Novak Djokovic
(b) Alexander Zverev
(c) Carlos Alcaraz
(d) Taylor Fritz
Explanation: Carlos Alcaraz (کارلوس الکاراز) defeated Jannik Sinner in the final to win the US Open 2025. This was his second US Open title and his sixth major overall, continuing the fierce rivalry between the two young stars.
#722
Which famous Brazilian footballer announced his retirement in early 2025?
(a) Neymar
(b) Marcelo
(c) Thiago Silva
(d) Dani Alves
Explanation: Marcelo (مارسیلو), the legendary Real Madrid and Brazil left-back, officially announced his retirement from professional football in February 2025 at the age of 36, ending a career decorated with five Champions League titles.
#723
Who was recently appointed as the Pakistan Men's ODI Captain in late 2025?
(a) Mohammad Rizwan
(b) Shadab Khan
(c) Shaheen Shah Afridi
(d) Fakhar Zaman
Explanation: Shaheen Shah Afridi (شاہین شاہ آفریدی) was appointed as the ODI captain, replacing Mohammad Rizwan. However, his start was marred by a foot injury that ruled him out of the tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in November 2025.
#724
Which nation won the Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup in 2025?
(a) England
(b) Australia
(c) India
(d) South Africa
Explanation: India (انڈیا) won the 2025 Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, showcasing the depth of their young talent. They defeated England in the final to lift the trophy.
#725
Who won the ATP Finals 2025 title in Turin?
(a) Novak Djokovic
(b) Carlos Alcaraz
(c) Jannik Sinner
(d) Holger Rune
Explanation: Jannik Sinner (جینک سنر) capped off an incredible year by winning the ATP Finals 2025 in Turin, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final. This was his first year-end championship title.
#726
Which bowler became the fastest to take 200 ODI wickets during the Champions Trophy 2025?
(a) Jasprit Bumrah
(b) Mitchell Starc
(c) Mohammed Shami
(d) Trent Boult
Explanation: Mohammed Shami (محمد شامی) became the fastest bowler to reach 200 ODI wickets (in terms of balls bowled) during the Champions Trophy 2025 match against Bangladesh. He also became the leading wicket-taker for India in ICC ODI tournaments.
#727
Which country hosted the 2025 Rugby World Cup?
(a) France
(b) South Africa
(c) Australia
(d) New Zealand
Explanation: Australia (آسٹریلیا) hosted the Rugby World Cup in 2025. The tournament saw top nations compete, with Australia using the event to boost the sport's popularity in the region ahead of the Brisbane Olympics.
#728
Which female footballer won the Women's Ballon d'Or in 2025?
(a) Alexia Putellas
(b) Sam Kerr
(c) Aitana Bonmatí
(d) Mary Earps
Explanation: Aitana Bonmatí (آیتانا بونماتی) won the Women's Ballon d'Or for the third consecutive time in 2025. The Spanish midfielder was instrumental in Barcelona's treble-winning season and Spain's continued international success.
#729
Who was elected as the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2025, becoming the first woman to hold the post?
(a) Kirsty Coventry
(b) Thomas Bach
(c) Nicole Hoevertsz
(d) Nawal El Moutawakel
Explanation: Former Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry was elected as the IOC President in 2025, succeeding Thomas Bach and becoming the first woman to lead the organization.
#730
Who is the current Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) as of late 2025?
(a) Greg Barclay
(b) Jay Shah
(c) Sourav Ganguly
(d) Roger Binny
Explanation: Jay Shah assumed the role of Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) starting in late 2024/2025.
#731
Who is the current President of FIFA (as of 2025)?
(a) Sepp Blatter
(b) Michel Platini
(c) Gianni Infantino
(d) Aleksander Čeferin
Explanation: Gianni Infantino has served as the President of FIFA since 2016 and continues to hold the position in 2025.
#732
Who is the President of World Athletics (as of 2025)?
(a) Usain Bolt
(b) Sergey Bubka
(c) Sebastian Coe
(d) Carl Lewis
Explanation: Sebastian Coe (Lord Coe) has served as the President of World Athletics since 2015.
#733
Give the number of nations which had ratified the Chicago Convention Agreement before the ICAO came into existence on 4th April, 1947.
(a) 18
(b) 22
(c) 26
(d) 40
Explanation: For the Chicago Convention to take effect and for the Provisional ICAO to become the permanent ICAO, the ratification of the 26th instrument was required. This milestone was reached on March 5, 1947, allowing the organization to officially come into existence on April 4, 1947.
#734
Who serves as the Executive Director of the WFP as of 2025?
(a) David Beasley
(b) Cindy McCain
(c) Antonio Guterres
(d) Qu Dongyu
Explanation: Cindy McCain took office as the Executive Director of the WFP in April 2023, succeeding David Beasley.
#735
Who is the President of the World Bank Group as of 2025?
(a) David Malpass
(b) Ajay Banga
(c) Jim Yong Kim
(d) Kristalina Georgieva
Explanation: Ajay Banga began his five-year term as President of the World Bank Group on June 2, 2023.
#736
As of 2025, which bridge holds the title for the longest bridge in the world of any type?
(a) Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge
(b) Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge
(c) Changhua–Kaohsiung Viaduct
(d) Tianjin Grand Bridge
Explanation: The Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge is the world's longest bridge, stretching 164.8 kilometers (102.4 miles) along the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway.
#737
As of 2025, the '1915 Çanakkale Bridge' holds the record for the longest suspension bridge span. Where is it located?
(a) Turkey
(b) China
(c) Russia
(d) Portugal
Explanation: Located in Turkey, the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge spans the Dardanelles strait. It currently holds the world record for the longest suspension bridge main span at 2,023 meters.
#738
Which poem begins with the line 'April is the cruellest month'?
(a) The Hollow Men
(b) The Waste Land
(c) Ode to a Nightingale
(d) The Second Coming
Explanation: T.S. Eliot's landmark modernist poem 'The Waste Land' (1922) opens with this famous subversion of the traditional association of spring with rebirth.
#739
Where is the 2025 G7 Summit scheduled to be held?
(a) Alberta, Canada
(b) Nice, France
(c) Miami, USA
(d) Bavaria, Germany
Explanation: Canada will hold the G7 Presidency in 2025. The summit is scheduled to take place in Kananaskis, Alberta, in June 2025.
#740
Which African nation will host the G20 Summit in 2025?
(a) Nigeria
(b) Egypt
(c) South Africa
(d) Ethiopia
Explanation: South Africa will take over the G20 presidency in 2025, marking the first time the summit will be hosted on the African continent. It will be held in Johannesburg.