#61

Which Greenland glacier moved faster than expected in 2025 studies?

(a) Petermann Glacier

(b) Helheim Glacier

(c) Sermeq Kujalleq

(d) Kangerlussuaq Glacier

Explanation: Sermeq Kujalleq, also known as Jakobshavn Glacier, in Greenland, moved faster than expected in 2025 studies, contributing to sea level rise, as per a web source. Helheim, Kangerlussuaq, and Petermann are also active but less emphasized, making Sermeq Kujalleq the correct choice.

#62

Which South American rainforest, the world’s largest, struggles to adapt to climate change in 2025?

(a) Valdivian Rainforest

(b) Atlantic Forest

(c) Chocó Rainforest

(d) Amazon Rainforest

Explanation: The Amazon Rainforest, spanning 6.7 million km² across South America, is the world’s largest and was studied in 2025 for its struggle to adapt to climate change, as per a web source. Valdivian, Atlantic, and Chocó are smaller, making Amazon Rainforest the correct choice.

#63

Which northern forest, studied in 2025 for carbon sequestration, spans Russia and Canada?

(a) Tundra Forest

(b) Laurentian Forest

(c) Taiga (Boreal Forest)

(d) Siberian Forest

Explanation: The Taiga, or Boreal Forest, spanning Russia and Canada, was studied in 2025 for its carbon sequestration potential in young trees, as per a web source. Tundra, Laurentian, and Siberian are not as extensive, making Taiga (Boreal Forest) the correct choice.

#64

Which U.S. forest region was studied in 2025 for climate resilience and wildlife refuge?

(a) Rocky Mountain Forests

(b) Sierra Nevada Forests

(c) Ozark Forests

(d) Appalachian Forests

Explanation: Appalachian Forests, in the eastern USA, were studied in 2025 for climate resilience and as wildlife refuges, as per a web source. Rocky Mountain, Sierra Nevada, and Ozark are less emphasized, making Appalachian Forests the correct choice.

#65

Which Southeast Asian forest in Brunei had a fossil of an endangered tree found in 2025?

(a) Ulu Temburong National Park

(b) Belalong Rainforest

(c) Bukit Barisan Forest

(d) Lambir Hills Forest

Explanation: Ulu Temburong National Park, in Brunei, had a fossil of an endangered tropical tree discovered in 2025, as reported in a web source. Belalong, Lambir Hills, and Bukit Barisan lack this find, making Ulu Temburong National Park the correct choice.

#66

Which Chinese forest was studied in 2025 for tree diversity in reforestation efforts?

(a) Wuyi Mountain Forest

(b) Changbai Mountain Forest

(c) Xishuangbanna Forest

(d) Hainan Rainforest

Explanation: Xishuangbanna Forest, in China’s Yunnan Province, was part of 2025 studies showing increased tree diversity enhances reforestation resilience, as per a web source. Changbai, Wuyi, and Hainan were not highlighted, making Xishuangbanna Forest the correct choice.

#67

Which Swiss forest was noted in 2025 for adapting to storms with more deadwood?

(a) Swiss National Park Forest

(b) Jura Forests

(c) Ticino Forests

(d) Aargau Forests

Explanation: Swiss National Park Forest, in Switzerland, was noted in 2025 for adapting to storms and drought with more deadwood, vital for species, as per a web source. Jura, Aargau, and Ticino were not specified, making Swiss National Park Forest the correct choice.

#68

Who is the current Supreme Leader of North Korea (as of 2025)?

(a) Kim Il-sung

(b) Kim Jong-il

(c) Kim Jong-un

(d) Kim Yo-jong

Explanation: Kim Jong-un assumed leadership in 2011 following the death of his father, Kim Jong-il.

#69

What was the main result of the Battle of Tannenberg in August 1914?

(a) A decisive Russian victory

(b) A stalemate on the Eastern Front

(c) The destruction of the Russian Second Army

(d) The British capture of Jerusalem

Explanation: The Battle of Tannenberg was a resounding victory for Germany against Russia, resulting in the almost complete destruction of the Russian Second Army and the suicide of its commanding general.

#70

Who is the current President of China (as of 2025)?

(a) Hu Jintao

(b) Jiang Zemin

(c) Xi Jinping

(d) Li Keqiang

Explanation: Xi Jinping has been the paramount leader of China since 2012.

#71

Which airport was the site of a chaotic evacuation and suicide bombing in August 2021?

(a) Baghdad International

(b) Hamid Karzai International (Kabul)

(c) Kandahar Airfield

(d) Bagram Airfield

Explanation: As the Taliban took over, thousands fled to Kabul airport; ISIS-K bombed the Abbey Gate, killing 13 US service members and many Afghans.

#72

Who is the current Prime Minister of India (as of 2025)?

(a) Manmohan Singh

(b) Narendra Modi

(c) Rahul Gandhi

(d) Amit Shah

Explanation: Narendra Modi has been the Prime Minister of India since 2014.

#73

The period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, lasting for about 200 years, starting with the reign of Augustus, is known as the:

(a) Pax Romana

(b) Age of the Antonines

(c) Golden Age of Rome

(d) Tetrarchy

Explanation: The **Pax Romana** (Roman Peace) was a long period of relative peace, minimal expansion by military force, and stable rule within the Roman Empire that lasted approximately 207 years, from 27 BCE (the start of Augustus's reign) to 180 CE (the death of Marcus Aurelius). This era saw immense infrastructural development and economic growth.

#74

Who is the current Chairperson of the African Union Commission (as of 2025)?

(a) Moussa Faki Mahamat

(b) Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

(c) Hailemariam Desalegn

(d) Alpha Condé

Explanation: Moussa Faki Mahamat, from Chad, has been the Chairperson of the AU Commission since 2017, leading the AU’s executive body and overseeing its activities.

#75

How many member countries does the ADB have as of 2025?

(a) 67

(b) 68

(c) 69

(d) 70

Explanation: As of 2025, the ADB has 69 members, with 50 from the Asia-Pacific region and 19 from outside, including non-regional developed countries.

#76

Who was elected as the ADB President in February 2025?

(a) Takehiko Nakao

(b) Masato Kanda

(c) Fujioka Masao

(d) Ashok Lavasa

Explanation: Masato Kanda was elected President of the ADB by its Board of Governors and assumed office on February 24, 2025.

#77

How many member states are part of ASEAN as of 2025?

(a) 8

(b) 10

(c) 12

(d) 15

Explanation: ASEAN consists of 10 member states: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Timor-Leste is in the process of accession.

#78

Which country chairs ASEAN in 2025?

(a) Malaysia

(b) Thailand

(c) Vietnam

(d) Indonesia

Explanation: ASEAN chairmanship rotates annually among member states, and Malaysia is scheduled to chair ASEAN in 2025.

#79

How many full member states does BRICS have as of January 2025?

(a) 5

(b) 9

(c) 10

(d) 13

Explanation: As of January 2025, BRICS has 10 members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia.

#80

Which country became the first Southeast Asian member of BRICS in 2025?

(a) Thailand

(b) Indonesia

(c) Malaysia

(d) Vietnam

Explanation: Indonesia joined BRICS as a full member on January 6, 2025, marking it as the first Southeast Asian member.

August 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions