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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.
#6341
Which of the following statements regarding the performance of Pakistani athletes on July 25, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) Afzal Khan won his boxing bout by a unanimous decision.
(b) Fatima Zehra forced a referee stoppage in her boxing match.
(c) Ayub Qureshi won his lawn bowls match against Ross Owen.
(d) Jehanara Nabi did not qualify for the swimming semi-finals.
Explanation: Ayub Qureshi lost his lawn bowls match to Ross Owen of Wales, making the statement that he won incorrect. The other three statements accurately reflect the outcomes reported for the respective athletes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018172/pakistan-boxers-afzal-fatima-start-commonwealth-games-campaigns-in-style, 25 Jul 2026]
#6342
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the pressure on the Indian rupee as of July 24, 2026?
(a) Excessive foreign direct investment inflows
(b) Weak domestic equities
(c) Increased corporate hedging
(d) High global oil prices
Explanation: Excessive foreign direct investment inflows typically strengthen a currency rather than weaken it. The other three factors—oil prices, weak equities, and corporate hedging—are explicitly cited as sources of downward pressure on the rupee. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431635/intervention-shields-indian-rupee-in-face-of-oil-hedging-strain, 24 Jul 2026]
#6343
Approximately how many Afghan resettlement approvals did the German interior ministry attempt to reverse in December 2025?
(a) More than 200
(b) More than 600
(c) More than 400
(d) More than 800
Explanation: The interior ministry reversed the approvals of more than 600 Afghans, labeling them as invalid. This figure represents the scale of the administrative action challenged in the court case. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018224/court-rules-against-berlin-in-afghan-resettlement-case, 25 Jul 2026]
#6344
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]
#6345
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]
#6346
Consider the following statements about the performance of Pakistani athletes at the Commonwealth Games on July 25, 2026: 1. Afzal Khan secured a victory in the 65kg boxing category. 2. Fatima Zehra advanced to the quarter-finals after her victory. 3. Jehanara Nabi qualified for the semi-finals of the women's 50m butterfly. 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 correct as Afzal won his bout and Fatima advanced to the quarter-finals. Statement 3 is incorrect because Jehanara Nabi finished 40th overall and failed to qualify for the semi-finals. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018172/pakistan-boxers-afzal-fatima-start-commonwealth-games-campaigns-in-style, 25 Jul 2026]
#6347
Which meteorological phenomenon is primarily driving the monsoon currents into southern and central Pakistan as of July 2026?
(a) A high-pressure ridge over the Arabian Sea
(b) A low-pressure area over southwest Rajasthan
(c) A cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Pakistan Meteorological Department identified a low-pressure area situated over southwest Rajasthan as the primary driver for the incoming monsoon currents. This system is responsible for the widespread rain and thunderstorm activity across the country. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431698/monsoon-rains-thunderstorms-likely-from-monday, 24 Jul 2026]
#6348
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]
#6349
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]
#6350
Which of the following statements regarding the German court ruling on July 25, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The court ruled that the interior ministry acted in an arbitrary fashion.
(b) The ruling mandates that the government must review the details of individual cases.
(c) The plaintiff was an Afghan woman who had been waiting for a visa since 2024.
(d) The court upheld the interior ministry's decision to invalidate all 600 visas.
Explanation: The court explicitly ruled against the ministry's decision to invalidate the visas, making the incorrect statement. The other options accurately reflect the court's findings and the background of the case. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018224/court-rules-against-berlin-in-afghan-resettlement-case, 25 Jul 2026]
#6351
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]
#6352
Consider the following statements regarding the political discourse on Kashmir: 1. The right to self-determination is a core argument used by Pakistani leadership regarding Kashmir. 2. The PPP leadership stated that the future of Kashmir should be decided by the federal government in Islamabad. 3. The election campaign mentioned in the report took place in July 2026. 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 correct as it reflects the standard diplomatic position. Statement 2 is false because the leadership explicitly rejected the idea that Islamabad or any province has the right to decide the future of Kashmir. Statement 3 is correct based on the event timeline. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431691/bilawal-says-only-kashmiris-have-the-right-to-decide-kashmirs-future, 24 Jul 2026]
#6353
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]
#6354
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]
#6355
According to the PMD forecast, which of the following districts is expected to experience thunderstorms with moderate to isolated heavy rainfall through July 27, 2026?
(a) Shikarpur
(b) Kashmore
(c) Jacobabad
(d) Tharparkar
Explanation: Tharparkar is explicitly listed among the districts expected to receive moderate to isolated heavy rainfall. The other listed districts are categorized in the forecast as areas expecting light to moderate rain. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431762/karachi-braces-for-more-rain-as-monsoon-system-intensifies-over-sindh, 25 Jul 2026]
#6356
Which regulatory body is responsible for setting daily petroleum prices under the new mechanism introduced on July 25, 2026?
(a) State Bank of Pakistan
(b) Competition Commission of Pakistan
(c) Ministry of Finance
(d) Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority
Explanation: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is the designated body tasked with setting daily fuel prices using Platts benchmark rates. This shift is intended to reduce political interference and ensure transparency in the pricing structure. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018248/daily-fuel-pricing, 25 Jul 2026]
#6357
What is the total amount of the fine imposed by the European Commission on Google for breaching the Digital Markets Act in July 2026?
(a) 460 million euros
(b) 430 million euros
(c) 1.2 billion euros
(d) 890 million euros
Explanation: The European Commission issued two separate fines of 460 million euros and 430 million euros, totaling 890 million euros. This represents the first penalty imposed on Google under the Digital Markets Act. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018219/trump-says-eu-to-pay-very-big-price-for-google-fine, 25 Jul 2026]
#6358
Which Pakistani athlete competed in the men's 200m individual medley during the Commonwealth Games on July 25, 2026?
(a) Ahmad Durrani
(b) Ayub Qureshi
(c) Jehanara Nabi
(d) Afzal Khan
Explanation: Ahmad Durrani represented Pakistan in the men's 200m individual medley, finishing 17th overall. Ayub Qureshi competed in lawn bowls, and Jehanara Nabi participated in swimming but in a different event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018172/pakistan-boxers-afzal-fatima-start-commonwealth-games-campaigns-in-style, 25 Jul 2026]
#6359
Consider the following statements about the monsoon forecast issued on July 25, 2026: 1. The monsoon system is being fueled by currents from the Arabian Sea. 2. The forecast period for the expected rainfall extends through July 27, 2026. 3. Farmers have been advised to ignore the weather forecast to prioritize harvesting. 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 based on the PMD report. Statement 3 is incorrect because the PMD explicitly advised farmers to plan agricultural activities in line with the weather forecast to protect livestock. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431762/karachi-braces-for-more-rain-as-monsoon-system-intensifies-over-sindh, 25 Jul 2026]
#6360
Consider the following statements about the infrastructure restoration efforts in July 2026: 1. Clearance work has been completed at the RD 16 Knat Bridge. 2. Machinery is scheduled to be shifted from RD 16 toward RD 25 as water levels rise. 3. The NHA is coordinating with district administrations to ensure smooth traffic flow. 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 correct as clearance work at RD 16 Knat Bridge was completed. Statement 3 is correct regarding coordination with district administrations. Statement 2 is incorrect because machinery is shifted as water levels recede, not as they rise. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431695/heavy-flooding-ndma-directs-field-personnel-to-remain-alert, 24 Jul 2026]