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.
#1701
What is the 'Age Composition' of Pakistan's labour force in 2025?
(a) Mostly elderly (above 60)
(b) Predominantly young (64% below the age of 30)
(c) Equally distributed
(d) Shrinking due to low birth rates
Explanation: Pakistan possesses a 'Young Labour Force,' with nearly two-thirds of the population and a huge chunk of the workforce being under the age of 30. This demographic dividend provides a massive window of economic opportunity if the youth are provided with quality education and skills, but it can also lead to social unrest if jobs are not created.
#1702
In 2025, which new sector was identified for potential migration of 'IT Professionals' from Pakistan to Japan and Germany?
(a) Coal Mining
(b) Software Engineering and Digital Services
(c) Traditional Farming
(d) Handicrafts
Explanation: Under recent 'Specified Skilled Worker' agreements with Japan and skilled migration laws in Germany, Pakistan has started sending IT professionals and healthcare workers. This marks a shift from exporting only physical labour to exporting 'Knowledge Labour' in the 2024-2025 period.
#1703
In 2025, which province introduced a digital 'Domestic Workers Registration' portal to protect home-based labourers?
(a) Balochistan
(b) Punjab
(c) Sindh
(d) KPK
Explanation: The Punjab government has been a leader in implementing the 'Domestic Workers Act'. In 2024-2025, it launched a digital portal and mobile app to register domestic help (maids, drivers, cooks). This registration provides them with social security benefits, fixed working hours, and protection against harassment.
#1704
In 2025, which group was identified as 'Climate Migrants' in Pakistan following the recent extreme weather events?
(a) Rich business owners
(b) Populations from the Indus Delta and glacial melt zones
(c) Foreign tourists
(d) Military personnel
Explanation: Pakistan is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries. In 2024-2025, internal migration has been increasingly driven by 'climate shocks,' such as sea-water intrusion in the Indus Delta and flash floods in the north. Thousands are moving to cities because their traditional agricultural lands have become saline or been washed away.
#1705
Which international boundary fencing has reduced 'cross-border daily wage labour' in the 2024-2025 period?
(a) Line of Control
(b) Pak-Afghan Border (Durand Line)
(c) Wagah Border
(d) Sino-Pak Border
Explanation: Historically, thousands of people crossed the Afghan border daily for trade and casual labour. However, with the completion of the border fence and the implementation of a 'One Document Regime' (Visa and Passport) in 2024-2025, this informal cross-border movement of labour has been strictly regulated for security reasons.
#1706
In 2024-2025, 'Digital Nomad' visas in other countries have allowed many Pakistani freelancers to:
(a) Stop working
(b) Live abroad while working for their global clients legally
(c) Join the army
(d) Become farmers
Explanation: The 'Digital Nomad' trend has seen many young Pakistani IT and creative professionals move to countries like Dubai, Portugal, or Thailand while keeping their Pakistani residency. This 'virtual migration' allows them to earn in dollars and provides them with global exposure, though the government is working to provide similar facilities within Pakistan's STZs.
#1707
What is the primary reason for 'Urbanization' in Pakistan as of 2025?
(a) People like big buildings
(b) Search for economic opportunities and better service delivery in cities
(c) To escape the cold
(d) Government orders
Explanation: Urbanization in Pakistan is 'Opportunity Driven'. The concentration of industries, universities, and specialized hospitals in cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad acts as a 'Pull Factor,' drawing millions from the neglected rural hinterlands who seek to join the formal and informal labour markets of the metropolises.
#1708
Which Pakistani city was declared as South Asia's cleanest city in 2025?
(a) Islamabad
(b) Lahore
(c) Peshawar
(d) Karachi
Explanation: In 2025, Islamabad was ranked as the cleanest city in South Asia. The capital city of Pakistan is known for its high-quality urban planning, extensive green belts, and effective waste management systems. This recognition highlights the success of recent environmental initiatives and urban development projects aimed at maintaining the city's scenic beauty and ecological balance.
#1709
Pakistan launched which communication satellite in 2025 to enhance its digital infrastructure?
(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 is designed to provide high-speed broadband, DTH services, and improved connectivity across the country. It marks a significant milestone in Pakistan's space program and its efforts to promote a digital economy and bridge the digital divide in remote areas.
#1710
In 2025, which city's 'Spring Flower Show' at the Rose and Jasmine Garden remains a major attraction for the residents of the twin cities?
(a) Lahore
(b) Islamabad
(c) Karachi
(d) Peshawar
Explanation: The Rose and Jasmine Garden in Islamabad hosts an annual flower show that features hundreds of varieties of roses and seasonal blooms. Organized by the Capital Development Authority, it is a family-oriented festival that promotes environmental awareness and provides a serene recreational space for the inhabitants of Islamabad and Rawalpindi during the spring season.
#1711
In 2024-2025, which literary figure was posthumously honored with a major state award for their contribution to Urdu poetry and drama?
(a) Amjad Islam Amjad
(b) Munir Niazi
(c) Ahmed Faraz
(d) Habib Jalib
Explanation: Amjad Islam Amjad was a legendary poet and playwright who passed away in 2023. In the 2024-2025 honors lists, his immense contribution to Urdu literature and the television industry (specifically his masterpiece drama 'Waris') continued to be recognized with posthumous high-level civil awards. He was a bridge between classical traditions and modern sensibility, remaining one of Pakistan's most popular literary icons until his death.
#1712
As of 2025, which age group is considered 'Dependent' for educational and census planning in Pakistan?
(a) 0-5 years
(b) Under 15 and over 65
(c) 15-64 years
(d) Only students
Explanation: In demographic and educational planning, individuals under 15 (who are supposed to be in school) and those over 65 (who are retired) are categorized as the dependent population. Pakistan's high dependency ratio, driven by a large number of children under 15, places immense pressure on the working-age population and the state's budget for education and health.
#1713
The 'Digital Literacy' program launched by the Ministry of IT in 2025 focuses on which skill set?
(a) Typing only
(b) Coding, AI prompts, and Freelancing
(c) Repairing old radios
(d) Selling paper books
Explanation: The 2025 digital initiative aims to equip students with modern tech skills. By integrating coding and AI literacy into the school curriculum and providing training for freelancing, the government hopes to create a workforce that can compete in the multi-billion dollar global digital market.
#1714
In 2025, which province introduced 'Entrepreneurship' as a mandatory subject in technical colleges?
(a) Sindh
(b) KPK
(c) Punjab
(d) Balochistan
Explanation: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) took the lead in integrating entrepreneurship into the technical education curriculum. The goal is to encourage graduates to start their own small businesses rather than relying solely on government employment.
#1715
In 2025, Pakistan's 'Education for All' goal is being challenged by which primary economic factor?
(a) Low population
(b) High inflation and increased cost of school supplies
(c) Too much funding
(d) Low taxes
Explanation: Rising inflation has made uniforms, books, and transport unaffordable for low-income families. As a result, even where schools are available, many children are being pulled out to help their families cope with the cost of living, posing a major challenge to enrollment targets.
#1716
What is the annual indoor medical treatment limit per family under the Sehat Sahulat Program as of 2025?
(a) PKR 500,000
(b) PKR 750,000
(c) PKR 1,000,000
(d) PKR 1,500,000
Explanation: As of 2025, the Sehat Sahulat Program provides a coverage limit of up to PKR 1 million (10 lakh) per family annually for indoor hospital treatments. This universal health insurance initiative allows citizens to access services at both public and private empanelled hospitals, covering major surgeries and chronic diseases to prevent families from falling into poverty due to high medical costs.
#1717
As of late 2025, Pakistan remains one of the two countries in the world where which virus is still endemic?
(a) Malaria
(b) Wild Poliovirus
(c) HIV/AIDS
(d) Smallpox
Explanation: Pakistan and Afghanistan remain the last two countries globally where the Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1) is still endemic as of 2025. Despite rigorous national immunization days and the efforts of thousands of frontline workers, environmental samples and sporadic cases continue to appear, particularly in high-risk zones near the Pak-Afghan border. The government has declared polio eradication a national emergency to reach the target of zero cases.
#1718
The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, providing free treatment to 75% of its patients, opened its third and largest facility in which city in 2025?
(a) Quetta
(b) Karachi
(c) Multan
(d) Faisalabad
Explanation: Following the successful operation of centers in Lahore and Peshawar, the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre inaugurated its third and most advanced facility in Karachi in 2025. This project was initiated to provide state-of-the-art oncology services to the people of Sindh and Balochistan, significantly reducing the travel burden for patients in the southern parts of the country.
#1719
In 2025, which province of Pakistan is cited for having the most robust 'Telemedicine' network for rural health centers?
(a) Sindh
(b) Punjab
(c) Balochistan
(d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Explanation: Punjab has significantly expanded its telemedicine infrastructure by 2025, linking hundreds of Basic Health Units (BHUs) with specialist doctors in major cities. This digital initiative allows rural patients to receive expert consultations and prescriptions via video link, bypassing the need to travel long distances for primary and specialized medical advice, thus improving the overall efficiency of the health system.
#1720
In 2025, which Pakistani city was recognized for successfully implementing the first 'Digital Health ID' system for all its citizens?
(a) Lahore
(b) Islamabad
(c) Karachi
(d) Peshawar
Explanation: Islamabad has taken the lead in 2025 by implementing a comprehensive Digital Health ID system. This system integrates a patient's medical history, vaccination records, and insurance status (Sehat Card) into a single digital profile. This initiative by the Ministry of National Health Services has improved data accuracy and reduced redundant testing in hospitals within the federal capital.