April 2025 Edition

April 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions

Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.

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#961

What is the name of the location-based social app that gained traction in 2025 for redefining networking?

(a) Jagat
(b) Zenly 2
(c) MapChat
(d) GeoSocial
Explanation: Jagat is a social platform that gained popularity in 2025, focusing on location-based interactions and allowing users to see friends' real-time activities on a map.
#962

The 'Blue Ghost' mission 1, scheduled for 2025, is a lunar lander developed by which private company?

(a) SpaceX
(b) Firefly Aerospace
(c) Blue Origin
(d) Astrobotic
Explanation: Blue Ghost is a lunar lander developed by Firefly Aerospace. Its first mission was scheduled for 2025 to deliver NASA payloads to the Moon's Mare Crisium.
#963

In 2025, Pakistan's IT Minister announced that the country had become the 9th largest market for what?

(a) Semiconductors
(b) Mobile App Downloads
(c) 5G Towers
(d) Crypto trading
Explanation: Data released in 2025 highlighted that Pakistan had become the 9th largest market globally for mobile app downloads, reflecting its rapidly growing digital user base.
#964

Which new feature did 'WhatsApp' add in late 2025 to resemble Instagram?

(a) Reels
(b) Activity Notes on Profiles
(c) Stories
(d) Filters
Explanation: WhatsApp introduced 'Activity Notes' (or just Notes) to user profiles, a feature similar to Instagram Notes, allowing users to share short text updates with contacts.
#965

Which 'WorldView' satellite constellation by Maxar saw new launches in 2025?

(a) Legion
(b) Discovery
(c) Pioneer
(d) Vantage
Explanation: Maxar Technologies launched satellites for its 'WorldView Legion' constellation in 2025, which provides high-frequency, high-resolution Earth imagery.
#966

Which upcoming European launcher is set to carry the 'Galileo' navigation satellites in late 2025?

(a) Ariane 5
(b) Ariane 6
(c) Vega C
(d) Falcon 9
Explanation: The Ariane 6, Europe's new heavy-lift launch vehicle, is scheduled to deploy Galileo navigation satellites as part of its early missions.
#967

Which platform won a spot as a finalist for the '2025 App Store Awards' in the Apple TV category for its accessibility?

(a) Netflix
(b) HBO Max
(c) Disney+
(d) Hulu
Explanation: HBO Max was recognized as a finalist in the 2025 App Store Awards for its streaming service and specifically for prioritizing accessibility.
#968

In which city will the 35th National Games of Pakistan be held in December 2025?

(a) Lahore
(b) Islamabad
(c) Karachi
(d) Peshawar
Explanation: The 35th National Games of Pakistan are scheduled to take place in Karachi from December 6 to 13, 2025.
#969

Which sport was controversially removed from the schedule of the 35th National Games (2025)?

(a) Cycling
(b) Boxing
(c) Swimming
(d) Badminton
Explanation: Cycling was removed from the 35th National Games schedule due to internal disputes within the federation, causing significant controversy.
#970

Arshad Nadeem won a Gold medal at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships held in:

(a) Bangkok, Thailand
(b) Gumi, South Korea
(c) Hangzhou, China
(d) Doha, Qatar
Explanation: Arshad Nadeem continued his winning streak by securing Gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, with a throw of 86.40m.
#971

Arshad Nadeem won the Gold medal at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games held in:

(a) Konya
(b) Baku
(c) Riyadh
(d) Tehran
Explanation: Arshad Nadeem successfully defended his title by winning Gold at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
#972

Who is the current President of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) as of 2025?

(a) Arif Hasan
(b) Arif Saeed
(c) Qasim Zia
(d) Fehmida Mirza
Explanation: Arif Saeed was elected as the new President of the Pakistan Olympic Association, succeeding Lt Gen (retd) Arif Hasan.
#973

In 2025, the Pakistan Sports Board overturned a lifetime ban on which athletics coach?

(a) Salman Iqbal Butt
(b) Tariq Sidhu
(c) Akram Sahi
(d) Nadeem Khan
Explanation: The PSB overturned the lifetime ban on coach Salman Iqbal Butt, allowing him to resume coaching duties.
#974

Which of these events is Arshad Nadeem scheduled to compete in during September 2025?

(a) World Athletics Championships (Tokyo)
(b) Diamond League Final
(c) National Games
(d) South Asian Games
Explanation: The 2025 World Athletics Championships are scheduled for September in Tokyo, where Arshad Nadeem is a top contender.
#975

Which country will host the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy?

(a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Bangladesh
Explanation: Pakistan is the designated host for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
#976

Who is the current President of FIFA (as of 2024-2025)?

(a) Sepp Blatter
(b) Gianni Infantino
(c) Michel Platini
(d) Aleksander Čeferin
Explanation: Gianni Infantino is the current President of FIFA, serving since 2016.
#977

Which footballer won the Men's Ballon d'Or in 2025?

(a) Erling Haaland
(b) Kylian Mbappé
(c) Ousmane Dembélé
(d) Vinícius Júnior
Explanation: Ousmane Dembélé was awarded the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or after a stellar season with Paris Saint-Germain, helping them win their first UEFA Champions League title.
#978

Who won the women's singles title at the 2025 Australian Open (Tennis)?

(a) Aryna Sabalenka
(b) Coco Gauff
(c) Madison Keys
(d) Iga Świątek
Explanation: Madison Keys won her first Grand Slam title at the 2025 Australian Open, defeating the two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
#979

Which country won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

(a) New Zealand
(b) India
(c) Pakistan
(d) Australia
Explanation: India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in the final played in Dubai.
#980

Who was named the Player of the Match in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

(a) Virat Kohli
(b) Rohit Sharma
(c) Jasprit Bumrah
(d) Daryl Mitchell
Explanation: Rohit Sharma was named Player of the Match in the 2025 Champions Trophy final for his match-winning innings of 76 runs.