#961

In 2025, Pakistan's IT Minister announced that the country had become the 9th largest market for what?

(a) Semiconductors

(b) Mobile App Downloads

(c) 5G Towers

(d) Crypto trading

Explanation: Data released in 2025 highlighted that Pakistan had become the 9th largest market globally for mobile app downloads, reflecting its rapidly growing digital user base.

#962

Which new feature did 'WhatsApp' add in late 2025 to resemble Instagram?

(a) Reels

(b) Activity Notes on Profiles

(c) Stories

(d) Filters

Explanation: WhatsApp introduced 'Activity Notes' (or just Notes) to user profiles, a feature similar to Instagram Notes, allowing users to share short text updates with contacts.

#963

Which 'WorldView' satellite constellation by Maxar saw new launches in 2025?

(a) Legion

(b) Discovery

(c) Pioneer

(d) Vantage

Explanation: Maxar Technologies launched satellites for its 'WorldView Legion' constellation in 2025, which provides high-frequency, high-resolution Earth imagery.

#964

Which upcoming European launcher is set to carry the 'Galileo' navigation satellites in late 2025?

(a) Ariane 5

(b) Ariane 6

(c) Vega C

(d) Falcon 9

Explanation: The Ariane 6, Europe's new heavy-lift launch vehicle, is scheduled to deploy Galileo navigation satellites as part of its early missions.

#965

Which platform won a spot as a finalist for the '2025 App Store Awards' in the Apple TV category for its accessibility?

(a) Netflix

(b) HBO Max

(c) Disney+

(d) Hulu

Explanation: HBO Max was recognized as a finalist in the 2025 App Store Awards for its streaming service and specifically for prioritizing accessibility.

#966

In which city will the 35th National Games of Pakistan be held in December 2025?

(a) Lahore

(b) Islamabad

(c) Karachi

(d) Peshawar

Explanation: The 35th National Games of Pakistan are scheduled to take place in Karachi from December 6 to 13, 2025.

#967

Which sport was controversially removed from the schedule of the 35th National Games (2025)?

(a) Cycling

(b) Boxing

(c) Swimming

(d) Badminton

Explanation: Cycling was removed from the 35th National Games schedule due to internal disputes within the federation, causing significant controversy.

#968

Arshad Nadeem won a Gold medal at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships held in:

(a) Bangkok, Thailand

(b) Gumi, South Korea

(c) Hangzhou, China

(d) Doha, Qatar

Explanation: Arshad Nadeem continued his winning streak by securing Gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, with a throw of 86.40m.

#969

Arshad Nadeem won the Gold medal at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games held in:

(a) Konya

(b) Baku

(c) Riyadh

(d) Tehran

Explanation: Arshad Nadeem successfully defended his title by winning Gold at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

#970

Who is the current President of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) as of 2025?

(a) Arif Hasan

(b) Arif Saeed

(c) Qasim Zia

(d) Fehmida Mirza

Explanation: Arif Saeed was elected as the new President of the Pakistan Olympic Association, succeeding Lt Gen (retd) Arif Hasan.

#971

In 2025, the Pakistan Sports Board overturned a lifetime ban on which athletics coach?

(a) Salman Iqbal Butt

(b) Tariq Sidhu

(c) Akram Sahi

(d) Nadeem Khan

Explanation: The PSB overturned the lifetime ban on coach Salman Iqbal Butt, allowing him to resume coaching duties.

#972

Which of these events is Arshad Nadeem scheduled to compete in during September 2025?

(a) World Athletics Championships (Tokyo)

(b) Diamond League Final

(c) National Games

(d) South Asian Games

Explanation: The 2025 World Athletics Championships are scheduled for September in Tokyo, where Arshad Nadeem is a top contender.

#973

Which country will host the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy?

(a) India

(b) Pakistan

(c) Sri Lanka

(d) Bangladesh

Explanation: Pakistan is the designated host for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

#974

Who is the current President of FIFA (as of 2024-2025)?

(a) Sepp Blatter

(b) Gianni Infantino

(c) Michel Platini

(d) Aleksander Čeferin

Explanation: Gianni Infantino is the current President of FIFA, serving since 2016.

#975

Which footballer won the Men's Ballon d'Or in 2025?

(a) Erling Haaland

(b) Kylian Mbappé

(c) Ousmane Dembélé

(d) Vinícius Júnior

Explanation: Ousmane Dembélé was awarded the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or after a stellar season with Paris Saint-Germain, helping them win their first UEFA Champions League title.

#976

Who won the women's singles title at the 2025 Australian Open (Tennis)?

(a) Aryna Sabalenka

(b) Coco Gauff

(c) Madison Keys

(d) Iga Świątek

Explanation: Madison Keys won her first Grand Slam title at the 2025 Australian Open, defeating the two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the final.

#977

Which country won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

(a) New Zealand

(b) India

(c) Pakistan

(d) Australia

Explanation: India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in the final played in Dubai.

#978

Who was named the Player of the Match in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) Rohit Sharma

(c) Jasprit Bumrah

(d) Daryl Mitchell

Explanation: Rohit Sharma was named Player of the Match in the 2025 Champions Trophy final for his match-winning innings of 76 runs.

#979

Which NBA team won the 2025 Championship title?

(a) Boston Celtics

(b) Denver Nuggets

(c) Oklahoma City Thunder

(d) Indiana Pacers

Explanation: The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA Finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers to claim the championship.

#980

Which male tennis player successfully defended his Australian Open title in 2025?

(a) Novak Djokovic

(b) Carlos Alcaraz

(c) Jannik Sinner

(d) Daniil Medvedev

Explanation: Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Australian Open men's singles title in 2025 by defeating Alexander Zverev in the final.

February 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions