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August 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#2801
What was the official name adopted by the Taliban for Afghanistan on August 16, 2021?
(a) Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
(b) United States of Afghanistan
(c) Secular State of Afghanistan
(d) Republic of Afghanistan
Explanation: Following the fall of Kabul in August 2021, the Taliban declared the restoration of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. This name reflects the governance structure they previously utilized during their rule from 1996 to 2001. The transition marked a significant shift in the political status of the nation, moving away from the preceding Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
#2802
If August 25th falls on a Thursday, how many Mondays occur in that month?
(a) 3
(b) 6
(c) 5
(d) 4
Explanation: If August 25th is a Thursday, we can count backward to find the Mondays. August 22nd is a Monday. Subtracting 7 days repeatedly, the Mondays in August are the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. Since there are five dates that fall on a Monday within a 31-day month, the total count of Mondays is five.
#2803
The British actor Michael Sheard, who famously portrayed Adolf Hitler in five different productions, passed away on August 31, 2005. What was his nationality?
(a) France
(b) Britain
(c) Spain
(d) USA
Explanation: Michael Sheard was a prolific British character actor. He is well-remembered for his extensive television and film career, most notably for his recurring role as the villainous Mr. Bronson in the series 'Grange Hill' and for his frequent portrayals of Adolf Hitler in various historical dramas and documentaries throughout his career.
#2804
Who served as the first Governor of the province of Punjab from August 1947 to August 1949?
(a) Sardar Abdur Rab Nishter
(b) Sir George Cunningham
(c) Sir Francis Mudie
(d) Khaliquzzaman
Explanation: Sir Francis Mudie was appointed as the first Governor of West Punjab following the partition of India in 1947. He played a significant role in managing the administrative challenges and the massive influx of refugees during the early post-independence period. His tenure lasted until 1949, during which he oversaw the stabilization of the provincial government.
#2805
Who served as the Chief Minister of Sindh during the period from August 1947 to April 1948?
(a) Rahim Talpur
(b) Nisar Khoro
(c) Noor Muhammad Talpur
(d) Ayub Khoro
Explanation: Muhammad Ayub Khoro was a prominent political figure in Sindh who served as the Chief Minister of the province immediately following the independence of Pakistan in 1947. His tenure during this critical transition period is well-documented in the political history of Sindh.
#2806
Which individual presented the national flag to the Constituent Assembly for formal approval on August 11, 1947?
(a) Muhammad Ali Bogra
(b) Liquat Ali Khan
(c) Quaid-e-Azam
(d) Fazl-e-Haque
Explanation: On August 11, 1947, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, as the President of the Constituent Assembly, played the central role in the formal adoption and presentation of the national flag, which symbolized the sovereignty and identity of the newly created state of Pakistan.
#2807
Which edition of the BRICS summit was hosted by South Africa in August 2023?
(a) 16th
(b) 14th
(c) 13th
(d) 15th
Explanation: The 15th BRICS summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 22 to 24, 2023. This summit was significant as it focused on the expansion of the BRICS bloc, leading to the invitation of several new countries to join the organization, thereby increasing its global influence and economic cooperation.
#2808
For Hajj 2025, Pakistan's total quota will be divided between the Government and Private sector as:
(a) 60:40
(b) 55:45
(c) 50:50
(d) 45:55
Explanation: Pakistan's total Hajj quota is distributed equally at 50:50 between the Government Hajj Scheme and Private Hajj Group Organizers (HGOs).
#2809
What is the August Offer (8th August 1940)?
(a) Proposal to enlarge the Governor General's Council
(b) Launch of the Civil Disobedience Movement
(c) Formation of the Interim Government
(d) Announcement of the Cabinet Mission Plan
Explanation: The August Offer, announced by Viceroy Lord Linlithgow on 8th August 1940, proposed expanding the Governor General's Executive Council to include Indian political party representatives. It aimed to secure Indian cooperation during World War II but was rejected by major parties for not promising full independence.
#2810
Who was appointed Governor of Punjab on 2nd August 1949?
(a) Liaquat Ali Khan
(b) Iftikhar Hussain Mamdot
(c) Khawaja Nazimuddin
(d) Abdur Rab Nishtar
Explanation: Abdur Rab Nishtar was appointed Governor of Punjab on 2nd August 1949. A key Muslim League leader, his appointment aimed to stabilize provincial governance during Pakistan's early years, leveraging his political experience.
#2811
Whose government was dissolved by President Ghulam Ishaq Khan in August 1990?
(a) Mairaj Khalid
(b) Nawaz Sharif
(c) Benazir Bhutto
(d) None of these
Explanation: President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dissolved Benazir Bhutto's government in August 1990, citing corruption and mismanagement, before the October 1990 elections. Nawaz Sharif became Prime Minister afterward. The original answer (b) was incorrect and has been corrected.
#2812
Who presided over the session of Constituent Assembly of Pakistan 10 August 194"?
(a) Quaid-e-Azam
(b) Liaqat Ali khan
(c) Ch. Khaliq-uz-Zaman
(d) Sir Agha Khan
Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah presided over the inaugural session of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on August 10, 1947, marking a pivotal moment in the country's history.
#2813
On 7th August, Muhammad Ali Jinnah left India for the last time and flew to:
(a) Quetta
(b) Lahore
(c) Karachi
(d) None of these
Explanation: On August 7, 1947, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, accompanied by his sister Fatima Jinnah, flew from New Delhi to Karachi (the chosen federal capital of the new state) to assume office as the first Governor-General of Pakistan ahead of independence on August 14.
#2814
What was the central agenda of Emmanuel Macron's 2025 visit to China?
(a) Military alliance formation
(b) Trade rebalancing and economic cooperation
(c) Cooperation in AI
(d) None of these
Explanation: French President Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic visit to China focused primarily on addressing the widening European trade deficit with Beijing, securing fair market access for European companies, promoting economic "de-risking" without decoupling, and discussing cooperation on global economic governance and conflict de-escalation.
#2815
got Nobel Peace Prize, 2025:
(a) Nicolás Maduro (Venezuela)
(b) María Corina Machado (Venezuela)
(c) Georgia Meloni (Italy)
(d) None of these
Explanation: María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan democratic opposition leader, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her tireless, courageous, and non-violent struggle to defend democratic principles, human rights, and a peaceful transition to democracy in Venezuela against authoritarian rule.
#2816
In 2025, conflict between Thailand and Cambodia erupted on the issue of:
(a) Human trafficking
(b) Boundary claims
(c) Unchecked Smuggling
(d) Ownership of a temple
Explanation: Diplomatic and political tensions between Thailand and Cambodia flared over overlapping territorial and maritime boundary claims in the Gulf of Thailand (specifically involving resource-rich offshore zones and the area around the island of Koh Kood governed under the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding).
#2817
On June 22, 2025, US B2 Bombers and Tomahawk missiles hit Iran's nuclear facility as part of:
(a) Operation Inherent Resolve
(b) Operation Resolute Support
(c) Operation Dragoon
(d) Operation Midnight Hammer
Explanation: Operation Midnight Hammer was the codename for the high-precision military strike conducted by the US military on June 22, 2025, utilizing USAF B-2 Spirit stealth bombers equipped with GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker-buster bombs along with submarine-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles to target fortified nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
#2818
In May 2025, European Union lifted all economic sanctions against:
(a) Iraq
(b) Cuba
(c) Sudan
(d) Syria
Explanation: In May 2025, following pivotal diplomatic developments, transitional security arrangements, and humanitarian reconstruction agreements, the European Union moved to lift its long-standing comprehensive economic and sectoral sanctions on Syria to support national recovery and normal commercial engagement.
#2819
Who became the Prime Minister of Pakistan in August 2023?
(a) Imran Khan
(b) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
(c) Shehbaz Sharif
(d) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
Explanation: Kakar was appointed as caretaker Prime Minister on 14 August 2023 to oversee the next general elections.
#2820
Under Vision 2025, WAPDA will construct SATPARA Dam on the Indus River in:
(a) Balochistan
(b) NWFP
(c) Northern Areas
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Satpara Dam is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, formerly known as the Northern Areas 1. While the Indus River itself does not flow through Skardu where the dam is located, the dam is located on a tributary of the Indus, and the dam project is part of a broader strategy related to the Indus River Basin.