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.
#1321
What major electricity mix shift did Brazil record in Aug 2025?
(a) Fossil fuels >50%
(b) Wind + solar > one-third
(c) Nuclear > 20%
(d) id Brazil record in Aug 2025?
Explanation: Diversification cushioned a hydro shortfall without spiking fossil generation. ([AP News](https://apnews.com/article/13eef596389803e8b801f26e7888fb97?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Wind and solar power fuel over one-third of Brazil's electricity for first time"))
#1322
In 2025, which sector trend did IEA note as **not** meeting prior hype?
(a) Offshore wind costs
(b) Low-emissions hydrogen projects reaching FID
(c) Solar PV installations
(d) id IEA note as **not** meeting prior hype?
Explanation: Only a small fraction reached final investment decision amid higher costs and policy uncertainty. ([Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/iea-cuts-2030-low-emissions-hydrogen-production-outlook-by-nearly-quarter-2025-09-12/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "IEA cuts 2030 low-emissions hydrogen production outlook by nearly a quarter"))
#1323
Which statement about INC-5.2 media reporting is accurate (Aug 2025)?
(a) bout INC-5.2 media reporting is accurate (Aug 2025)?
(b) Failure was attributed to disagreements over caps and chemicals of concern
(c) Negotiators agreed to end plastic bag use worldwide
(d) The US led a coalition to mandate global caps
Explanation: Multiple outlets cited divisions, with some producers opposing caps and others seeking stronger upstream controls. ([AP News](https://apnews.com/article/e73090282a22be7ff5979ea2d648dc10?utm_source=chatgpt.com "No end in sight to plastic pollution crisis as treaty negotiations in Geneva fail"))
#1324
Which sphere saw record renewable additions in 2024 per REN21 GSR 2025?
(a) dditions in 2024 per REN21 GSR 2025?
(b) Power sector
(c) Transport only
(d) None—additions fell
Explanation: The >700 GW added were overwhelmingly in electricity generation capacity. ([REN21](https://www.ren21.net/gsr-2025/downloads/pdf/go/GSR_2025_GO_2025_Full_Report.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "RENEWABLES 2025 GLOBAL STATUS REPORT"))
#1325
The 2025 IEA hydrogen outlook highlighted which market dynamic?
(a) Electrolyser prices fell everywhere
(b) Natural gas got cheaper in some regions, widening cost gaps
(c) China has no role in electrolysers
(d) ynamic?
Explanation: The economics favored fossil-based hydrogen in the near term, slowing low-carbon uptake. ([Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/iea-cuts-2030-low-emissions-hydrogen-production-outlook-by-nearly-quarter-2025-09-12/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "IEA cuts 2030 low-emissions hydrogen production outlook by nearly a quarter"))
#1326
Which country’s grid decarbonization progress in 2025 was noted for cutting power-sector emissions below prior drought years?
(a) Brazil
(b) South Africa
(c) ountry’s grid decarbonization progress in 2025 was noted for cutting power-sector emissions below prior drought years?
(d) Mexico
Explanation: Wind and solar growth reduced reliance on fossil generators even as hydro output sagged. ([AP News](https://apnews.com/article/13eef596389803e8b801f26e7888fb97?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Wind and solar power fuel over one-third of Brazil's electricity for first time"))
#1327
The plastics treaty timeline in 2025 was characterized by:
(a) Early conclusion and entry into force
(b) Extra session scheduled then talks failed again in August
(c) haracterized by:
(d) Regional treaties replacing global talks
Explanation: After Busan, UNEP set Geneva INC-5.2; however, negotiations ended without agreement. ([Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/un-sets-date-extra-session-finalize-plastics-treaty-2025-03-03/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "UN sets date for extra session to finalize plastics treaty"))
#1328
Which development did not occur by mid-2025?
(a) BBNJ ratifications surpassed 45
(b) Plastics treaty finalized
(c) COP29 set a new finance goal
(d) evelopment did not occur by mid-2025?
Explanation: Geneva talks collapsed without a final treaty; other listed events did occur. ([AP News](https://apnews.com/article/e73090282a22be7ff5979ea2d648dc10?utm_source=chatgpt.com "No end in sight to plastic pollution crisis as treaty negotiations in Geneva fail"))
#1329
Which of the following best summarizes the 2025 hydrogen market outlook?
(a) Strong FIDs, minimal cancellations
(b) est summarizes the 2025 hydrogen market outlook?
(c) Universal carbon pricing boosted demand
(d) Electrolyser prices halved
Explanation: The IEA emphasized cancellations/delays and policy uncertainty curbing momentum. ([Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/iea-cuts-2030-low-emissions-hydrogen-production-outlook-by-nearly-quarter-2025-09-12/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "IEA cuts 2030 low-emissions hydrogen production outlook by nearly a quarter"))
#1330
What proposal did the Muslim League submit to Cabinet Mission on 9 April 1946?
(a) Separate electorates
(b) Two constitution-making bodies
(c) End provincial autonomy
(d) Military autonomy
Explanation: League demanded two constituent bodies for Hindu and Muslim provinces.
#1331
Which British official submitted constitutional reform suggestions in April 1942 following failed talks?
(a) Lord Wavell
(b) Sir Stafford Cripps
(c) Lord Pethick Lawrence
(d) John Simon
Explanation: After the initial discussions with Indian political leaders reached a deadlock, Sir Stafford Cripps submitted his own suggestions for constitutional reform to the British Government in April 1942. However, these suggestions were also unable to satisfy the conflicting demands of the Congress and the Muslim League.
#1332
Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan to be ousted via a successful 'Vote of No-Confidence' in April 2022?
(a) Nawaz Sharif
(b) Yousaf Raza Gillani
(c) Imran Khan
(d) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Explanation: Imran Khan made history in April 2022 when he became the first Prime Minister in Pakistan's history to be removed from office through a vote of no-confidence. 174 members voted against him in the 342-member house of that time.
#1333
Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan to be ousted via a successful 'Vote of No-Confidence' in April 2022?
(a) Nawaz Sharif
(b) Yousaf Raza Gillani
(c) Imran Khan
(d) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Explanation: Imran Khan made history in April 2022 when he became the first Prime Minister in Pakistan's history to be removed from office through a vote of no-confidence. 174 members voted against him in the 342-member house of that time.
#1334
Who is the current Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (as of 2025)?
(a) Asif Ali Zardari
(b) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
(c) Bakhtawar Bhutto
(d) Yousaf Raza Gillani
Explanation: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has been the Chairman of the PPP since 2007, following the assassination of his mother, Benazir Bhutto. He served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 2022 to 2023.
#1335
Which party is currently leading the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (as of 2025)?
(a) ANP
(b) JUI-F
(c) PTI (backed by SIC)
(d) PML-N
Explanation: Following the 2024 elections, PTI-backed candidates who joined the SIC formed the provincial government in KP, with Ali Amin Gandapur as the Chief Minister.
#1336
Who is the current Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan as of late 2025?
(a) General Qamar Javed Bajwa
(b) General Asim Munir
(c) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza
(d) General Nadeem Anjum
Explanation: General Asim Munir assumed the office of COAS in November 2022, succeeding General Bajwa. His tenure has been marked by a strong emphasis on economic revival through the SIFC and maintaining institutional integrity after the May 9 events.
#1337
In 2024 and 2025, a major point of contention between the government and digital rights activists was the implementation of what technology?
(a) 5G Networks
(b) National Firewall
(c) Digital Rupee
(d) E-Voting Machines
Explanation: The installation of a 'National Firewall' for content filtering and the resulting internet slowdowns became a massive controversy in 2024-2025. Civil society and IT experts argued that it would harm the freelance economy and restricted the right to information and free digital communication.
#1338
Which segment of civil society was most vocal in 2025 regarding the high inflation and cost of living in Pakistan?
(a) Upper-class industrialists
(b) Traders' associations and labor unions
(c) Foreign diplomats
(d) The judiciary
Explanation: In 2024 and 2025, several nationwide strikes (shutter-down strikes) were organized by traders' associations and labor unions to protest high electricity tariffs and rising taxes, showcasing the power of organized economic interest groups in civil society.
#1339
In the context of 2025 digital governance, what does 'E-Governance' mean in Pakistan?
(a) Ruling through Twitter
(b) Digitalization of government services to improve transparency and efficiency
(c) Selling electronics in government offices
(d) A system where only robots can vote
Explanation: E-Governance initiatives in Pakistan (like the Punjab IT Board's projects) aim to reduce the interface between civil servants and the public, thereby reducing corruption and providing better access to documents like driving licenses and land records.
#1340
In 2025, civil society activists expressed concern over the use of which technology for 'facial recognition' in urban areas?
(a) Safe City Projects
(b) Smart Watches
(c) Netflix
(d) Digital Radios
Explanation: Safe City Projects in major cities like Lahore and Islamabad use AI and facial recognition for security. Civil society groups have raised concerns about the lack of a 'Data Protection Law' and the potential for these systems to be used for political surveillance.