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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.
#7461
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]
#7462
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]
#7463
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]
#7464
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]
#7465
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]
#7466
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]
#7467
Which agency is primarily responsible for directing field personnel to remain on high alert during the heavy flooding events of July 2026?
(a) Pakistan Meteorological Department
(b) National Disaster Management Authority
(c) Frontier Works Organization
(d) National Highway Authority
Explanation: The Chairman of the National Highway Authority (NHA) issued the directives for field personnel to remain on high alert to manage traffic and infrastructure safety. While the NDMA oversees national disaster policy, the NHA specifically manages the field personnel mentioned in this context. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431695/heavy-flooding-ndma-directs-field-personnel-to-remain-alert, 24 Jul 2026]
#7468
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]
#7469
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]
#7470
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]
#7471
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]
#7472
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]
#7473
Which of the following statements regarding the NHA's flood response in July 2026 is INCORRECT?
(a) Heavy machinery deployment is currently unaffected by water flow conditions.
(b) Water flow has been diverted to one side at the JSR Sassi Bridge.
(c) Debris has been successfully removed from the RD 25 Bridge.
(d) Upstream excavation has commenced at the JSR Sassi Bridge.
Explanation: The report explicitly states that the deployment of heavy machinery may experience slight delays due to ongoing strong water flow. Therefore, the claim that deployment is unaffected is incorrect. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431695/heavy-flooding-ndma-directs-field-personnel-to-remain-alert, 24 Jul 2026]
#7474
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]
#7475
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]
#7476
Who is the Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Libya as of July 2026?
(a) Maj-Gen (r) Mumtaz Hussain
(b) Lt-Gen (r) Asim Munir
(c) Maj-Gen (r) Faisal Shahkar
(d) None of these
Explanation: Maj-Gen (r) Mumtaz Hussain was identified as the Ambassador-designate to Libya during a seminar at the LCCI. The other names are not associated with this diplomatic appointment. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431795/pak-workforce-in-libya-declines-by-78pc-envoy, 25 Jul 2026]
#7477
Who resigned from the position of Education Minister in India on July 25, 2026?
(a) Jitendra Singh
(b) Dharmendra Pradhan
(c) J.P. Nadda
(d) None of these
Explanation: Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post as Education Minister following nationwide protests regarding examination irregularities. Jitendra Singh and J.P. Nadda were present at a press conference following the resignation but were not the ministers who resigned. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018286/indias-education-minister-resigns-after-youth-protests, 25 Jul 2026]
#7478
Which meteorological phenomenon is primarily responsible for the current monsoon intensification over Sindh as of July 25, 2026?
(a) A low-pressure system over southwest Rajasthan
(b) A tropical cyclone in the Bay of Bengal
(c) A western disturbance from the Mediterranean
(d) None of these
Explanation: The PMD identified a persistent low-pressure system over southwest Rajasthan and adjoining areas, combined with monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea, as the cause of the weather activity. Other options represent different meteorological drivers not cited in the current forecast. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431762/karachi-braces-for-more-rain-as-monsoon-system-intensifies-over-sindh, 25 Jul 2026]
#7479
Which specific road was reported as fully restored for all types of traffic following emergency restoration efforts in July 2026?
(a) Karakoram Highway
(b) Gilgit-Shandur Road
(c) N-5 National Highway
(d) None of these
Explanation: The Gilgit-Shandur Road was confirmed as fully restored after emergency teams constructed an alternate route at KM 98 in Yangal, Ghizer District. Other major highways like the Karakoram Highway were not the focus of this specific restoration report. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431695/heavy-flooding-ndma-directs-field-personnel-to-remain-alert, 24 Jul 2026]
#7480
Who resigned from the position of India's Education Minister on July 25, 2026?
(a) J.P. Nadda
(b) Dharmendra Pradhan
(c) Jitendra Singh
(d) None of these
Explanation: Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as the Education Minister of India on July 25, 2026, following intense nationwide protests over examination paper leaks. J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh were present at a press conference regarding the situation but were not the ministers who resigned. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018286/cockroaches-won-indias-education-minister-resigns-after-days-of-youth-protests, 25 Jul 2026]