#2521

Which nation conducted its first nuclear weapon test in the Sahara Desert on February 13, 1960?

(a) Germany

(b) Britain

(c) USA

(d) France

Explanation: On February 13, 1960, France successfully detonated its first atomic bomb, codenamed 'Gerboise Bleue', in the Reggane region of the Algerian Sahara. This event marked France's entry into the group of nations possessing nuclear weapons. The test was part of a broader French nuclear development program that took place during the colonial era in Algeria.

#2522

Which nation declared its independence from Serbia in February 2008?

(a) Bosnia

(b) Mecedonia

(c) Kosovo

(d) Montenegro

Explanation: On February 17, 2008, the Assembly of Kosovo unilaterally declared independence from Serbia. This event followed years of international tension and administration by the United Nations. While its status remains a subject of international debate, Kosovo is recognized as a sovereign state by a significant number of countries worldwide.

#2523

As of February 2010, what was the total number of states that had signed and ratified the Kyoto Protocol?

(a) 91

(b) 130

(c) 187

(d) 192

Explanation: The Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty extending the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, reached a significant milestone by 2010. By that time, the number of parties that had signed and ratified the agreement reached 192, reflecting a broad global consensus on addressing greenhouse gas emissions.

#2524

Which motion picture achieved the highest number of awards at the 95th Academy Awards ceremony held on February 25, 2023?

(a) Everything Everywhere All at Once

(b) Badman

(c) The Great Gatsby

(d) Gravity

Explanation: At the 95th Academy Awards, the film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' dominated the ceremony by winning seven awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress. The film was highly acclaimed for its unique narrative, creative direction, and exceptional performances, marking a historic night for the production team and the cast involved in the project.

#2525

Which country's membership in the Arab League was suspended on February 22, 2011, due to the regime's use of military force against its own civilians?

(a) Egypt

(b) Qatar

(c) Yemen

(d) Libya

Explanation: In February 2011, the Arab League took the significant diplomatic step of suspending Libya's membership. This action was a direct response to the Muammar Gaddafi regime's violent crackdown on protesters and the use of military force against civilians during the early stages of the Libyan Civil War, which eventually led to international intervention.

#2526

In which country were citizens granted the right to vote for the first time during the municipal elections held in February 2005?

(a) Oman

(b) Bahrain

(c) Kuwait

(d) Saudi Arabia

Explanation: In February 2005, Saudi Arabia conducted its first nationwide municipal elections. This event was historically significant as it marked the first time that male citizens were permitted to participate in a formal voting process to elect representatives for local municipal councils, representing a notable step in the country's political history.

#2527

What is the significance of February 5th in Pakistan?

(a) Mastry's day

(b) Accession day

(c) Black day

(d) Kashmir solidarity day

Explanation: February 5th is observed annually in Pakistan as Kashmir Solidarity Day. This day is marked to show support and sympathy for the people of Indian-administered Kashmir and their struggle for the right to self-determination. It involves public rallies, processions, and special programs across the country to highlight the ongoing political and human rights situation in the region.

#2528

If February 18, 2005, is a Friday, what day of the week will February 18, 2007, fall on?

(a) Monday

(b) Sunday

(c) Tuesday

(d) Wednesday

Explanation: To determine the day, we calculate the number of odd days. From February 18, 2005, to February 18, 2006, is one year (365 days), which contains one odd day. From February 18, 2006, to February 18, 2007, is another year, also containing one odd day. Total odd days equal two. Adding two days to Friday results in Sunday.

#2529

What is the official name of the cross-border freight train service between Pakistan and Afghanistan that was inaugurated on February 21, 2020?

(a) Transportation Route to Torkham (TRT)

(b) Goods in Transit to Afghanistan (GITA)

(c) Pak Afghan Transit Route (PATR)

(d) Torkhan-Peshawar Transit Route (TPTR)

Explanation: The freight train service launched to facilitate trade and transit between Pakistan and Afghanistan is officially known as 'Goods in Transit to Afghanistan' (GITA). This initiative was designed to enhance regional connectivity and streamline the movement of commercial goods across the border, significantly reducing logistical challenges for traders operating between the two neighboring nations.

#2530

Who served as the inaugural Chief Minister of Balochistan from May 1972 to February 1973?

(a) Akbar Bugti

(b) Sardar Akhtar Mengal

(c) Sardar Attaullah Mengal

(d) Abdullah Murrree

Explanation: Sardar Attaullah Mengal was a prominent Baloch nationalist leader who became the first elected Chief Minister of Balochistan following the 1970 general elections. His tenure lasted from May 1972 until February 1973, when his provincial government was dismissed by the federal government under Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. His leadership remains a significant chapter in the political history of the province and the broader national political landscape.

#2531

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).

#2532

Who was the first Chief Minister of Baluchistan from May 1972 to February 1973?

(a) Jam Ghulam Qadir Khan

(b) Zafarullah Khan Jamali

(c) Ataullah Mengal

(d) Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti

Explanation: Ataullah Mengal served as the first Chief Minister of Balochistan from May 1972 to February 1973. He was a prominent Baloch nationalist leader and played a significant role in Balochistan's political history.

#2533

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.

#2534

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.

#2535

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).

#2536

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.

#2537

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.

#2538

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.

#2539

When was the “Made in China 2025” strategic plan initiated? (CSS-2024)

(a) 2010

(b) 2015

(d) None of these

Explanation: Launched in 2015 to advance manufacturing (Chinese policy documents).

#2540

When was the “Made in China 2025” strategic plan initiated? (CSS-2024)

(a) 2010

(b) 2015

(d) None of these

Explanation: Duplicate of Q104; retained for completeness.

February 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions

Which nation conducted its first nuclear weapon test in the Sahara Desert on February 13, 1960?

Which nation declared its independence from Serbia in February 2008?

As of February 2010, what was the total number of states that had signed and ratified the Kyoto Protocol?

Which motion picture achieved the highest number of awards at the 95th Academy Awards ceremony held on February 25, 2023?

Which country's membership in the Arab League was suspended on February 22, 2011, due to the regime's use of military force against its own civilians?

In which country were citizens granted the right to vote for the first time during the municipal elections held in February 2005?

What is the significance of February 5th in Pakistan?

If February 18, 2005, is a Friday, what day of the week will February 18, 2007, fall on?

What is the official name of the cross-border freight train service between Pakistan and Afghanistan that was inaugurated on February 21, 2020?

Who served as the inaugural Chief Minister of Balochistan from May 1972 to February 1973?

For Hajj 2025, Pakistan's total quota will be divided between the Government and Private sector as:

Who was the first Chief Minister of Baluchistan from May 1972 to February 1973?

What was the central agenda of Emmanuel Macron's 2025 visit to China?

got Nobel Peace Prize, 2025:

In 2025, conflict between Thailand and Cambodia erupted on the issue of:

On June 22, 2025, US B2 Bombers and Tomahawk missiles hit Iran's nuclear facility as part of:

In May 2025, European Union lifted all economic sanctions against:

Under Vision 2025, WAPDA will construct SATPARA Dam on the Indus River in:

When was the “Made in China 2025” strategic plan initiated? (CSS-2024)

When was the “Made in China 2025” strategic plan initiated? (CSS-2024)