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.
#1381
The second phase of CPEC, currently underway in 2024-2025, focuses primarily on which of the following?
(a) Road construction only
(b) Industrialization, Agriculture, and IT
(c) Building new dams
(d) Military bases
Explanation: CPEC Phase II marks a shift from infrastructure and energy to socio-economic development. The current focus includes the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), agricultural modernization, and Business-to-Business (B2B) cooperation to boost Pakistan's industrial exports.
#1382
Pakistan launched which communication satellite in 2025 with Chinese assistance?
(a) PRSS-2
(b) PakSat-MM1
(c) Badr-C
(d) PakSat-1R
Explanation: Pakistan launched the PakSat-MM1 communication satellite in 2025. This advanced multi-mission satellite was developed in collaboration with China to enhance Pakistan's digital infrastructure, including high-speed internet and digital television services.
#1383
Which city was declare as South Asia's cleanest city in 2025, a point of pride discussed during Pak-China urban planning forums?
(a) Islamabad
(b) Lahore
(c) Peshawar
(d) Karachi
Explanation: Islamabad was ranked as the cleanest city in South Asia in 2025. This achievement has been highlighted in regional forums as a result of robust waste management and environmental policies, some of which involved technical exchange with Chinese urban experts.
#1384
Which major dam in Pakistan is being built with Chinese assistance under the 'Azm-e-Istehkam' security framework in 2024-2025?
(a) Mangla Dam
(b) Diamer-Bhasha Dam
(c) Warsak Dam
(d) Rawal Dam
Explanation: The Diamer-Bhasha dam is a massive project on the Indus River. Chinese firms are providing critical engineering and financial support. Due to its strategic importance, it is covered under the enhanced security protocols following the 2024 attacks on Chinese nationals.
#1385
In 2025, Pakistan and China agreed to cooperate on which new high-tech sector?
(a) Time travel
(b) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing
(c) Building wooden ships
(d) Printing newspapers only
Explanation: Reflecting modern trends, the 2024-2025 Pak-China digital agenda includes cooperation in AI, big data, and quantum computing. This is intended to modernize Pakistan's IT sector and governance through Chinese expertise.
#1386
In 2025, which city hosted the 'Pak-China Digital Investment Summit'?
(a) Beijing
(b) Islamabad
(c) Shenzhen
(d) Guangzhou
Explanation: Islamabad hosted the Digital Investment Summit in early 2025. The event brought together hundreds of tech startups and Chinese venture capitalists to explore opportunities in Pakistan's growing digital economy.
#1387
As of 2024-2025, the primary security concern for Pakistan regarding Afghanistan is the presence of which group?
(a) Al-Qaeda
(b) Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
(c) ISIS-K
(d) The Northern Alliance
Explanation: Pakistan maintains that the TTP (often called the 'Fitna al-Khawarij' by the state) uses Afghan soil as a base to launch attacks inside Pakistan. This issue has become the 'red line' in bilateral relations, with Islamabad demanding that the Afghan interim government disarm these militants or hand them over.
#1388
The 'Trans-Afghan Railway' project, discussed in 2024-2025, seeks to connect Pakistan with which Central Asian country via Afghanistan?
(a) Kazakhstan
(b) Uzbekistan
(c) Tajikistan
(d) Kyrgyzstan
Explanation: The Trans-Afghan Railway project aims to link Termez (Uzbekistan) with Peshawar (Pakistan) via Mazar-e-Sharif and Kabul. This project is a pillar of Pakistan’s 'Geo-economics' strategy, intended to provide Central Asian states with access to the Arabian Sea via Pakistani ports like Gwadar and Karachi.
#1389
What is Pakistan's official stance on the recognition of the Taliban-led interim government as of late 2025?
(a) Pakistan was the first to recognize it
(b) Pakistan follows a 'regional consensus' approach and has not yet granted formal recognition
(c) Pakistan has officially banned all contact with the Taliban
(d) Pakistan has recognized it as a provincial government only
Explanation: While Pakistan maintains a functional relationship and has an active diplomatic mission in Kabul, it has not officially recognized the Taliban government. Islamabad maintains that recognition should come through a collective regional and international consensus, linked to issues like inclusive governance and counter-terrorism.
#1390
In the current 2025 context, the SIFC (Special Investment Facilitation Council) of Pakistan views Afghanistan as:
(a) A military rival only
(b) A key transit partner for the 'Central Asian Connectivity' vision
(c) A source of cheap electricity
(d) A non-factor in economic plans
Explanation: Under its geo-economic framework, the SIFC prioritizes the 'Transit and Connectivity' pillar. Facilitating trade with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan through Afghanistan is seen as essential for making Pakistan a regional trade hub, provided security challenges are managed.
#1391
In 2025, which city in Pakistan continues to host the largest number of Afghan refugees globally?
(a) Karachi
(b) Peshawar
(c) Quetta
(d) Islamabad
Explanation: Peshawar and its surrounding districts have historically hosted the highest concentration of Afghan refugees since 1979. This has significantly influenced the city's demographics, culture, and economy, making it the hub of the Afghan diaspora in Pakistan.
#1392
Which international boundary line is frequently the site of 'unprovoked firing' incidents between Pak-Afghan forces in 2024-2025?
(a) The Radcliffe Line
(b) The Durand Line
(c) The Line of Control
(d) The McMahon Line
Explanation: Border skirmishes at Torkham and Chaman have become more frequent in recent years. These clashes often erupt over the construction of security posts or fencing by Pakistan, which the Afghan Taliban forces occasionally contest based on their non-recognition of the border.
#1393
Who is currently serving as the 'Special Representative for Afghanistan' from Pakistan (as of 2025)?
(a) Zalmay Khalilzad
(b) Asif Durrani
(c) Mohammad Sadiq
(d) Munir Akram
Explanation: Ambassador (R) Asif Durrani was appointed as the Special Representative in May 2023. His role is to manage the complex diplomatic and security dialogue with the Afghan interim government and represent Pakistan in international forums related to Afghanistan.
#1394
In early 2025, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a 'Joint Border Mechanism' to:
(a) Declare the border open for all
(b) Resolve local disputes and prevent military escalations at the border
(c) Jointly rule the tribal areas
(d) Build a joint space station
Explanation: To prevent frequent border closures that hurt trade and civilians, both sides have attempted to establish local-level coordination committees. This 'Joint Border Mechanism' aims to ensure that minor incidents do not turn into full-scale military standoffs.
#1395
In 2025, Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghanistan have discussed cooperation in which mineral sector?
(a) Gold
(b) Coal and Lithium
(c) Silver
(d) Emeralds
Explanation: Afghanistan has vast untapped mineral wealth. Pakistan has become a major buyer of Afghan coal to fuel its power plants, and there have been preliminary discussions regarding investment and technology transfer in the lithium and copper mining sectors.
#1396
Which Iranian President visited Pakistan in April 2024 to normalize ties and promote economic cooperation?
(a) Hassan Rouhani
(b) Ebrahim Raisi
(c) Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
(d) Mohammad Khatami
Explanation: President Ebrahim Raisi undertook a high-profile state visit to Pakistan in April 2024. The visit was diplomatically significant as it signaled a formal end to the January tensions. During the visit, both countries signed multiple MoUs and pledged to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion over the next five years.
#1397
What is the primary diplomatic stance shared by Pakistan and Iran regarding the conflict in Gaza and Palestine in 2024-2025?
(a) Support for Israel's security
(b) Strong advocacy for an immediate ceasefire and a two-state solution
(c) Complete neutrality
(d) Joining the NATO response
Explanation: Both Islamabad and Tehran have consistently used international forums like the UN and OIC to condemn the military actions in Gaza. They advocate for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state, which serves as a significant point of convergence in their respective foreign policies.
#1398
In the context of 2025, 'Barter Trade' between Pakistan and Iran has been proposed to overcome which major hurdle?
(a) Language barriers
(b) The lack of banking channels due to international sanctions
(c) Religious differences
(d) The lack of trucks
Explanation: Because traditional banking transactions with Iran are restricted by US and international sanctions, Pakistan has explored 'Barter Trade' (exchanging goods like Pakistani rice for Iranian petroleum or electricity). This mechanism allows both countries to maintain economic ties without triggering financial penalties.
#1399
In 2025, which city hosted the 22nd session of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Economic Commission (JEC)?
(a) Lahore
(b) Islamabad
(c) Tehran
(d) Karachi
Explanation: The JEC is the primary mechanism for discussing economic and trade cooperation. Recent sessions in Tehran have focused on removing non-tariff barriers, finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and implementing the border market strategy to boost bilateral commerce.
#1400
In the current 2024-2025 period, what is the primary export of Pakistan to Iran?
(a) Crude oil
(b) Rice, Textiles, and Fruits (like Mangoes)
(c) Nuclear technology
(d) Heavy machinery
Explanation: Agriculture forms the backbone of Pakistan's exports to Iran. Rice is the single largest item, and there is high demand for Pakistani textiles and seasonal fruits. In return, Pakistan primarily imports electricity, gas, and chemical products from Iran.