#81

Who currently serves as the Head of the Commonwealth (as of 2025)?

Explanation: King Charles III is the Head of the Commonwealth. This role is symbolic and not hereditary; Commonwealth leaders formally agreed in 2018 that he would succeed Queen Elizabeth II.

#82

Which country withdrew from the Commonwealth in 2003 and has not rejoined as of 2025?

Explanation: Zimbabwe withdrew in 2003 after its suspension was extended due to governance and human rights issues under Robert Mugabe. It has applied to rejoin but has not yet been readmitted.

#83

How many member states does the EU have as of 2025?

Explanation: The EU has 27 member states following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom in 2020.

#84

Who serves as the President of the European Commission as of 2025?

Explanation: Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected for a second term in 2024, continuing her leadership of the European Commission into 2025.

#85

Which country officially withdrew from the EU on January 31, 2020?

Explanation: The United Kingdom left the EU on January 31, 2020, a process commonly known as Brexit, following a 2016 referendum.

#86

What was the budget allocated for the 2025 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships?

Explanation: The 2025 call for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships was allocated a budget of €404.3 million to support researchers.

#87

Who is the President of the Eurogroup who welcomed US-China tariff adjustments in May 2025?

Explanation: Paschal Donohoe, serving as President of the Eurogroup, welcomed the temporary rollback of tariffs as a positive step for trade stability.

#88

In May 2025, which country's officials reported that human traffickers were cutting deals with local employers?

Explanation: Cyprus's deputy migration minister, Nicholas Ioannides, reported that traffickers were collaborating with local employers to exploit Syrian migrants.

#89

Which EU institution faced criticism from farmers in 2025 regarding excessive administrative burdens?

Explanation: The European Commission faced protests and criticism from the agricultural sector over complex regulations and administrative requirements.

#90

What unusual asset did reports suggest the EU considered offering in 2025 trade talks with the US?

Explanation: Reports indicated that the EU considered offering prison space to the US as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations, reflecting the complexity of the talks.

#91

Which EU leader publicly criticized Hungary's use of the veto power in May 2025?

Explanation: Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin criticized the Hungarian government for 'abusing' the veto power to block EU decision-making.

#92

As of 2025, how many member states does the ECO have?

Explanation: The 10 members are: Iran, Pakistan, Turkey (founding members), plus Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

#93

The UNDP’s strategic plan (currently Strategic Plan 2022-2025) emphasizes which overarching theme?

(a) Achieving universal literacy by 2030.

(b) Working towards a sustainable planet, resilient societies, and gender equality.

(c) Funding only infrastructure projects.

(d) Focusing exclusively on microfinance for rural women.

Explanation: These are the broad impact areas that guide the UNDP's current work.

#94

Where is the G7’s presidency hosted in 2025?

(a) Italy

(b) Canada

(c) Japan

(d) United Kingdom

Explanation: The G7 presidency rotates annually, and Canada is presiding in 2025, setting the agenda and hosting the annual summit.

#95

How many members does the G20 have as of 2025?

(a) 19

(b) 20

(c) 21

(d) 22

Explanation: The G20 comprises 19 countries, the European Union, and the African Union, which joined as a permanent member in 2023, totaling 21 members.

#96

Which country will host the G20 Summit in 2025?

(a) United States

(b) South Africa

(c) China

(d) Germany

Explanation: South Africa assumed the G20 presidency on December 1, 2024, and will host the 2025 Summit, the first African nation to do so.

#97

What was the theme of South Africa’s G20 presidency in 2025?

(a) One Earth, One Family, One Future

(b) Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability

(c) People, Planet, Prosperity

(d) Recover Together, Recover Stronger

Explanation: South Africa’s 2025 G20 presidency adopted the theme 'Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability' to address global challenges.

#98

Which set of countries officially joined BRICS on January 1, 2024?

(a) Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE

(b) Nigeria, Mexico, Indonesia, Turkey

(c) Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Vietnam, Thailand

(d) Argentina, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Venezuela

Explanation: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) became full members on January 1, 2024, marking a significant expansion of the bloc into the Middle East and North Africa.

#99

League of Nations officially came into being in January 1920 but lasted till:

(a) April 1943

(b) April 1944

(c) April 1945

(d) April 1946

Explanation: The League of Nations formally dissolved on April 18, 1946. During its final assembly in Geneva, the League transferred its assets and responsibilities to the newly formed United Nations, effectively ending its existence as an international body.

#100

How many countries signed the Versailles Treaty on 10th January, 1920, which was not only a ratification of the treaty but also an approval of the League of Nations?

(a) 28

(b) 32

(c) 36

(d) 38

Explanation: The 32 original members of the League of Nations were the signatories of the Treaty of Versailles who had ratified the treaty. This group included the principal Allied powers (excluding the US) and associated states.

January 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions