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July 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#3961
Consider the following statements about the Sky47 project: 1. It serves as a landmark achievement for Pakistan's technological capabilities. 2. The project was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on July 24, 2026. 3. The government intends to limit AI infrastructure development exclusively to Islamabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the government explicitly announced plans to expand similar infrastructure to other major cities like Karachi and Lahore. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431665/pm-shehbaz-inaugurates-pakistans-largest-data-centre-ai-cloud-sky47-in-islamabad, 24 Jul 2026]
#3962
Who was appointed as the Commander of the National Strategic Command (NSC) on July 24, 2026?
(a) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza
(b) General Aamer Raza
(c) General Asim Munir
(d) None of these
Explanation: General Aamer Raza was promoted to the rank of four-star general and appointed as the Commander of the National Strategic Command. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is the incorrect choice as he was the last officer to serve as the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee before that office was abolished. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431733/lt-gen-aamer-promoted-appointed-as-commander-nsc, 24 Jul 2026]
#3963
Which French peninsula experienced mass evacuations due to forest fires on July 24, 2026?
(a) Cap Ferret
(b) Brittany
(c) Normandy
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Cap Ferret peninsula was the primary site of mass evacuations in France, where thousands of residents and holidaymakers were forced to flee by boat and road. Brittany and Normandy are other French regions but were not the focus of this specific wildfire event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018225/over-100000-flee-forest-fires-in-france-spain, 24 Jul 2026]
#3964
The Saudi vessel targeted by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea on July 25, 2026, was identified as:
(a) NCC NOOR
(b) NCC FAJR
(c) NCC MASA
(d) NCC BADR
Explanation: Saudi state media confirmed that the vessel NCC MASA sustained minor hull damage while sailing in the Red Sea. The other options are plausible but incorrect names for the specific vessel involved in the incident. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018264/houthis-claim-strike-on-saudi-arabia-as-middle-east-conflict-deepens, 25 Jul 2026]
#3965
Who chaired the Senate Standing Committee meeting held on July 24, 2026, regarding federal interference in devolved ministries?
(a) Senator Farooq H. Naek
(b) Senator Raza Rabbani
(c) Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro
(d) Senator Mushahid Hussain
Explanation: Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro chaired the committee meeting where concerns were raised regarding the federal government's failure to adhere to the devolution process mandated by the 18th Amendment. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431713/17-ministries-senate-body-says-concerned-at-govts-meddling, 24 Jul 2026]
#3966
The town of Navas del Rey, threatened by wildfires in July 2026, is located approximately how many kilometers from Madrid?
(a) 50 kilometers
(b) 80 kilometers
(c) 120 kilometers
(d) None of these
Explanation: Navas del Rey is situated about 50 kilometers from the Spanish capital. The 80-kilometer figure refers to the location of Cebreros, another site mentioned in the context of the Madrid region fires. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018225/over-100000-flee-forest-fires-in-france-spain, 24 Jul 2026]
#3967
Consider the following statements about the US visa restriction policy announced on July 25, 2026: 1. The policy is limited exclusively to nationals of a single country. 2. It targets individuals involved in cyber-enabled crimes such as sextortion. 3. The policy allows for the restriction of visas for immediate family members of identified cybercriminals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the policy is global in scope, not limited to one country. Statements 2 and 3 accurately reflect the scope and the specific targets of the new visa restriction measures. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018267/us-announces-visa-restriction-policy-on-cyber-criminals-their-immediate-family-members, 25 Jul 2026]
#3968
Which of the following statements regarding the events of July 24, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The Israeli military announced an extensive operation in the occupied territory.
(b) Israeli settlers were reported to have killed four Palestinians during the raids.
(c) The Israeli government announced the immediate dismantling of all existing farm outposts.
(d) The Israeli military postponed soldiers' leave and deployed additional forces.
Explanation: The government announced the legalization and expansion of farm outposts, not their dismantling. The other three options accurately reflect the military and settler actions reported on that date. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018200/netanyahu-orders-new-settler-posts-in-occupied-west-bank, 24 Jul 2026]
#3969
Consider the following statements about the UNESCO heritage designations of July 24, 2026: 1. The emergency procedure was invoked due to the immediate threat of destruction from military conflict. 2. Shamaa Castle was cited by the Lebanese Culture Minister as having already been destroyed. 3. The site of Sebastia is located near the modern Palestinian town of Nablus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because Sebastia is located near the town of Sebastia, not Nablus (though it is near the city of Nablus, the town of Sebastia is the specific local reference point). [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018222/unesco-places-lebanese-castle-west-bank-site-on-danger-list, 24 Jul 2026]
#3970
Which Israeli official announced the government's plan to establish new settler outposts in the occupied West Bank on July 24, 2026?
(a) Benjamin Netanyahu
(b) Itamar Ben Gvir
(c) Yoav Gallant
(d) None of these
Explanation: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the expansion of settler outposts following the violent raids in the West Bank. While other officials like Israel Katz were involved in the security response, Netanyahu is the primary figure who declared the policy shift. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018200/netanyahu-orders-new-settler-posts-in-occupied-west-bank, 24 Jul 2026]
#3971
Consider the following statements about the situation in the West Bank as of July 24, 2026: 1. More than 500,000 Israelis live in settlements in the West Bank, excluding East Jerusalem. 2. The Israeli military characterized the settler-Palestinian clashes as a violent confrontation. 3. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed since the Gaza war began. Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: All three statements are factually accurate based on the provided data. The population figures, the military's characterization of the events, and the casualty statistics provided by the Palestinian Health Ministry are all consistent with the report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018200/netanyahu-orders-new-settler-posts-in-occupied-west-bank, 24 Jul 2026]
#3972
Which of the following statements regarding the UNESCO emergency listing on July 24, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) Beaufort Castle is a Crusader-era fortress.
(b) The emergency procedure was justified by the serious threat of conflict-related damage.
(c) Sebastia is located in an area currently under the exclusive administrative control of the Lebanese government.
(d) The listing includes sites in both Lebanon and the occupied West Bank.
Explanation: Sebastia is located in the occupied West Bank in an area controlled by Israel, not the Lebanese government. The other statements accurately reflect the details of the UNESCO announcement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018222/unesco-places-lebanese-castle-west-bank-site-on-danger-list, 24 Jul 2026]
#3973
Who announced the new global visa restriction policy targeting cybercriminals on July 25, 2026?
(a) Antony Blinken
(b) Marco Rubio
(c) Mike Pompeo
(d) None of these
Explanation: Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the policy as part of the administration's campaign against cybercrime. Antony Blinken and Mike Pompeo are former Secretaries of State and are incorrect in the context of this 2026 announcement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018267/us-announces-visa-restriction-policy-on-cyber-criminals-their-immediate-family-members, 25 Jul 2026]
#3974
In which area of the Gaza Strip was the senior police official killed on July 25, 2026?
(a) Sheikh Radwan
(b) Khan Younis
(c) Nuseirat refugee camp
(d) Al-Jalaa street
Explanation: The strike targeting the police official occurred in the Sheikh Radwan area, located north of Gaza City. Nuseirat and Khan Younis were sites of other separate strikes mentioned in the report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018321/israel-kills-senior-police-official-in-gaza-medics-say, 25 Jul 2026]
#3975
Who was the senior police official killed in the Israeli airstrike on July 25, 2026?
(a) Khaled Al-Breim
(b) Abdel-Nasser Al-Maqadmaqadma
(c) Khalil al-Hayya
(d) None of these
Explanation: Brigadier-General Abdel-Nasser Al-Maqadma, who also served as the governor of the northern Gaza Strip, was killed in the Sheikh Radwan area. Khaled Al-Breim was a high school student killed in a separate incident in Khan Younis. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018321/israel-kills-senior-police-official-in-gaza-medics-say, 25 Jul 2026]
#3976
Consider the following statements about the conflict in Gaza as of July 25, 2026: 1. The October ceasefire has successfully ended all Israeli military strikes in the enclave. 2. Hamas-led fighters initiated the conflict with an attack on southern Israel in 2023. 3. Mediators are currently promoting a plan that includes the disarmament of Hamas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the report explicitly states that the ceasefire has not ended near-daily Israeli strikes. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate according to the provided information. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018321/israel-kills-senior-police-official-in-gaza-medics-say, 25 Jul 2026]
#3977
Which of the following statements regarding the events of July 25, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) A high school student was killed in an airstrike in Khan Younis.
(b) A Palestinian medic was killed in the Nuseirat refugee camp.
(c) The Israeli military confirmed the death of the police official was a mistake.
(d) At least five Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on that day.
Explanation: The Israeli military claimed the police official was part of Hamas's military wing, rather than admitting to a mistake. The other statements accurately reflect the casualties reported by medics on that date. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018321/israel-kills-senior-police-official-in-gaza-medics-say, 25 Jul 2026]
#3978
Which of the following items were recovered from the destroyed hideouts during the July 2026 operations?
(a) Communication satellite equipment
(b) Improvised explosive device (IED) materials
(c) Foreign currency reserves
(d) Heavy artillery vehicles
Explanation: Security forces recovered weapons, ammunition, and materials specifically used for the preparation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the militant hideouts. The other options are not cited as recovered items in the official reports. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431769/death-toll-of-terrorists-rises-to-13-in-operation-al-azm-state-media, 25 Jul 2026]
#3979
The security operations in Balochistan during July 2026 were conducted under which designated title?
(a) Operation Al-Azm
(b) Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
(c) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
(d) Operation Koh-e-Suleman
Explanation: The ongoing intelligence-based operations in Balochistan are officially designated as Operation Al-Azm. The other operations listed are historical or distinct counterterrorism campaigns. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431769/death-toll-of-terrorists-rises-to-13-in-operation-al-azm-state-media, 25 Jul 2026]
#3980
Consider the following statements about the security operations in Balochistan as of July 2026: 1. The operations were intelligence-based and targeted militant hideouts. 2. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) was identified by state sources as a target of these operations. 3. The operations resulted in the recovery of materials used for IED production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: All three statements are accurate: the operations were intelligence-based, the BLA was specifically named as a target, and IED materials were recovered from the destroyed hideouts. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431769/death-toll-of-terrorists-rises-to-13-in-operation-al-azm-state-media, 25 Jul 2026]