#1661

Which international boundary in the south, known for marshy terrain, was a focus for 'creek' security by the Pakistan Navy in 2025?

(a) The Durand Line

(b) Sir Creek

(c) The McMahon Line

(d) The Wagah Border

Explanation: Sir Creek is a 96-km strip of water in the Rann of Kutch marshlands. The dispute over its boundary has huge implications for the maritime 'Exclusive Economic Zone' (EEZ). In 2025, it remained a heavily patrolled area with frequent arrests of fishermen from both sides.

#1662

In 2025, which Pakistani province saw the highest number of 'intelligence-based operations' (IBOs) to stop cross-border militancy?

(a) Punjab

(b) Sindh

(c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (and Balochistan)

(d) Gilgit Baltistan

Explanation: While the border with India was the site of conventional tension, KPK and Balochistan saw the most IBOs. Pakistan frequently claimed that militants in these areas were receiving 'external support' (referring to India via Afghanistan) to destabilize the country.

#1663

Which Indian Air Force aircraft, considered a legacy platform, was finally being replaced by the Tejas Mk1A in 2024-2025?

(a) Rafale

(b) MiG-21

(c) Sukhoi Su-30

(d) Mirage 2000

Explanation: The MiG-21 Bison, which was shoot down by the PAF in 2019, was gradually retired by India. By 2025, the indigenous Tejas Mk1A had started replacing these aging jets, altering the tactical landscape of the 'dogfights' along the border.

#1664

Which Pakistani official visited India for the SCO Foreign Ministers' meeting in 2023, setting the tone for the 2024-2025 standoff?

(a) Shah Mahmood Qureshi

(b) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

(c) Hina Rabbani Khar

(d) Ishaq Dar

Explanation: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's 2023 visit to Goa for the SCO was the first by a Pakistani FM to India in 12 years. However, the visit ended in mutual recriminations, reinforcing the hardline stances that have characterized the 2024-2025 period.

#1665

The 'Indus Highway' (N-55) upgrade in 2025 was strategically important for Pakistan because it:

(a) Connects to Iran

(b) Provides an alternative north-south route away from the Indian border

(c) Is used for car racing

(d) Connects directly to New Delhi

Explanation: The N-55 runs along the west bank of the Indus River. Its upgrade is a strategic priority because the main N-5 highway is close to the Indian border and could be easily disrupted in a war. The N-55 provides a secure logistics 'spine' deeper inside the country.

#1666

In 2025, which organization oversees the 'Security' of the nuclear assets of Pakistan?

(a) WAPDA

(b) Strategic Plans Division (SPD)

(c) National Highway Authority

(d) Ministry of Tourism

Explanation: The SPD is the administrative arm of the National Command Authority (NCA). In 2025, it continues to manage the multi-layered security of Pakistan's nuclear weapons and delivery systems, ensuring they are safe from internal and external threats.

#1667

What is the name of India's indigenous aircraft carrier that became fully operational in 2023-2024 and influenced naval balance in 2025?

(a) INS Vikrant

(b) INS Vikramaditya

(c) INS Arihant

(d) INS Virat

Explanation: INS Vikrant is India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier. Its operationalization in 2025 gives the Indian Navy a dual-carrier capability (along with INS Vikramaditya), allowing them to project power across both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal simultaneously.

#1668

In 2025, Pakistan's 'Aviation Research, Indigenization & Development' (AvRID) unit at PAC Kamra was primarily working on:

(a) Commercial drones for farming

(b) Artificial Intelligence and stealth technology for aircraft

(c) Repairing old buses

(d) Building new airports

Explanation: AvRID is the brain-child of the PAF's modernization drive. In 2025, its focus is on integrating AI into fighter cockpits and researching radar-absorbent materials (RAM) to improve the stealth characteristics of current and future Pakistani aircraft.

#1669

Which Pakistani social media platform/portal was launched in 2024-2025 to counter 'Fake News' originating from across the border?

(a) Pak-Fact-Check

(b) Digital Pakistan Portal

(c) PTA Verification App

(d) Information Ministry Dashboards

Explanation: In 2025, the government launched several initiatives to counter what it called 'coordinated disinformation campaigns' (Fifth Generation Warfare). These portals provide real-time debunking of viral posts related to military movements and political stability.

#1670

The 'H-4' and 'Takbir' stand-off weapons used by the PAF are designed for what purpose in 2025?

(a) Underwater attack

(b) Precision strike from outside the range of enemy air defenses

(c) Space combat

(d) Training only

Explanation: Stand-off weapons (SOWs) like the H-4 glide bomb allow a fighter jet to release its payload from a distance of up to 120 km. In 2025, these allow the PAF to target high-value assets without being threatened by India's S-400 or other SAM systems.

#1671

Which Pakistani organization produces the 'G-3' and 'MP5' rifles, which are still the mainstay of the infantry in 2025?

(a) HIT

(b) POF (Pakistan Ordnance Factories)

(c) NRTC

(d) PAC

Explanation: POF at Wah Cantt is the largest defense industrial complex in Pakistan. In 2025, while it produces modern variants like the BW-20, it continues to supply the army with reliable G-3 battle rifles and MP5 submachine guns, which are also exported to over 40 countries.

#1672

In 2025, which city remains the 'Command and Control' center for Pakistan's military operations against any eastern threat?

(a) Islamabad

(b) Rawalpindi (GHQ)

(c) Karachi

(d) Lahore

Explanation: Rawalpindi houses the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Pakistan Army. In 2025, it remains the central node for strategic decision-making, intelligence fusion, and the command of the various corps stationed along the Indian border.

#1673

Which country is the third-party mediator that India has consistently rejected for the Kashmir issue through 2025?

(a) China

(b) United Nations (UN) / USA

(c) Turkey

(d) Russia

Explanation: India maintains that the Kashmir dispute is a 'bilateral' issue under the 1972 Simla Agreement and has consistently rejected any mediation by the UN or the US. Pakistan, conversely, continues to raise the issue at the UN General Assembly every year.

#1674

Which athlete was conferred with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz in 2024-2025 for winning Pakistan's first individual Olympic gold medal in 40 years?

(a) Babar Azam

(b) Arshad Nadeem

(c) Jahangir Khan

(d) Talha Talib

Explanation: Arshad Nadeem was honored with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the second-highest civilian award, following his historic performance at the Paris Olympics (effectively recognized in the 2024-2025 cycle). He set a new Olympic record in the Javelin throw, ending Pakistan's long medal drought and becoming a national hero.

#1675

In the 2024-2025 list of civil awards, several 'Polio Workers' were honored for their service. Which award is typically given to front-line workers for their dedication?

(a) Nishan-e-Pakistan

(b) Tamgha-e-Imtiaz / Tamgha-e-Shujaat

(c) Order of Quaid-e-Azam

(d) None of the above

Explanation: Front-line health workers, including polio vaccinators who often work in high-risk areas, have been increasingly recognized in the 2024-2025 award cycles. They are typically conferred with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (for excellence) or Tamgha-e-Shujaat (if they have faced life-threatening situations), honoring their sacrifice for national health.

#1676

In 2025, which sector saw a significant number of Pride of Performance awards to encourage the 'Digital Pakistan' vision?

(a) Textile

(b) Information Technology and Software Development

(c) Agriculture

(d) Mining

Explanation: Reflecting the government's shift toward a knowledge-based economy, the 2024-2025 award lists included several young IT entrepreneurs and software developers. These awards aim to recognize the contribution of the tech sector to Pakistan's exports and global digital presence.

#1677

In 2024-2025, which late social worker's husband received an award on her behalf for her service to orphans?

(a) Abdul Sattar Edhi

(b) Bilquis Edhi (Posthumous)

(c) Dr. Ruth Pfau

(d) Parveen Rehman

Explanation: Bilquis Edhi, often called the 'Mother of Pakistan', has been honored posthumously in recent cycles (2022-2024) with various high civilian honors, including the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, for her decades of service to abandoned infants and orphans through the Edhi Foundation.

#1678

In 2025, which group of people received special recognition in civil awards for their role during the 2022 and 2024 floods?

(a) Only politicians

(b) Rescue 1122 workers and volunteer NGOs

(c) Bank managers

(d) Cricket umpires

Explanation: Recognizing the bravery and service during natural disasters, the 2024-2025 award lists highlighted the contributions of Rescue 1122 personnel and several NGO workers who played a front-line role in saving lives and distributing relief during catastrophic floods.

#1679

Which religious leader and scholar received the Nishan-e-Imtiaz in 2024-2025 for his services to interfaith harmony and education?

(a) Maulana Tariq Jamil

(b) Mufti Taqi Usmani

(c) Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri

(d) Allama Sajid Naqvi

Explanation: Mufti Taqi Usmani, a world-renowned scholar and expert in Islamic finance, has been honored with the Nishan-e-Imtiaz. This recognizes his academic brilliance and his role in promoting Pakistan's image in the global Muslim community through his writings and educational work.

#1680

In 2025, which sector was prioritized for the 'Tamgha-e-Khidmat' to recognize grassroots social work?

(a) Banking

(b) Community Health and Rural Education

(c) Fashion Design

(d) Heavy Industry

Explanation: The 2025 award cycle placed a heavy emphasis on 'unsung heroes'—individuals working in remote villages to promote literacy and primary healthcare. The Tamgha-e-Khidmat was used to honor these grassroots contributors who strengthen the social fabric of Pakistan.

July 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions