#1481

In the context of 2025, what is the 'One-Word' shift in Pakistan's foreign policy doctrine that seeks to prioritize trade over conflict?

(a) Militarization

(b) Geo-economics

(c) Isolationism

(d) Industrialization

Explanation: Pakistan's shift toward 'Geo-economics' means it wants to leverage its location as a land-bridge between Central Asia, China, and the Middle East. However, the state maintains that this economic vision cannot reach its full potential without a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute.

#1482

In the 2024-2025 period, the majority of 'informal' trade between Pakistan and India is routed through which third country?

(a) Afghanistan

(b) United Arab Emirates (Dubai)

(c) China

(d) Iran

Explanation: Due to the suspension of direct bilateral trade since 2019, most essential goods and commercial trade are routed through Dubai and other third countries. This 'circular trade' is significantly more expensive but continues to fulfill regional demand in both nations.

#1483

The 'Solar-to-Nuclear' shift in Pakistan's energy narrative in 2025 emphasizes:

(a) Abolishing solar power

(b) Nuclear as a reliable base-load provider to complement renewable energy

(c) Building nuclear reactors in space

(d) Using nuclear waste to power cars

Explanation: In 2024-2025, Pakistan's energy policy focuses on a diverse 'energy mix.' Nuclear power is viewed as the essential 'base-load' provider that remains stable 24/7, unlike intermittent solar or wind, allowing for a more sustainable and cost-effective national grid.

#1484

Which Pakistani city was declare as South Asia's cleanest city in 2025, a point of pride often mentioned alongside its role as the administrative hub for strategic planning?

(a) Lahore

(b) Islamabad

(c) Karachi

(d) Quetta

Explanation: Islamabad was declare the cleanest city in South Asia in 2025. As the capital, it houses the NCA and SPD headquarters, serving as the modern administrative center for the country's strategic and developmental policies.

#1485

In 2025, Pakistan launched the 'PakSat-MM1' satellite. How does this link to nuclear security?

(a) It carries nuclear warheads

(b) It provides secure communication and surveillance links for the Strategic Command

(c) It is a nuclear-powered satellite

(d) There is no link

Explanation: Modern strategic deterrence relies heavily on space-based assets for secure communication and early warning. The PakSat-MM1 improves Pakistan's digital sovereignty and provides the high-bandwidth connectivity needed for coordinating strategic forces.

#1486

Which project on the Indus River is being discussed in 2025 as a potential site for a 'Small Modular Reactor' (SMR)?

(a) Tarbela

(b) Kalabagh

(c) Diamer-Bhasha

(d) Warsak

Explanation: In 2025, Pakistan has explored the feasibility of deploying SMRs at major project sites like Diamer-Bhasha to provide localized, clean energy for the construction and long-term operation of the dam and its surrounding industrial zones.

#1487

The 2024-2025 economic strategy under the SIFC views 'Nuclear Energy' as a way to achieve:

(a) High-cost power

(b) Long-term affordable and sustainable industrial growth

(c) Banning the IMF

(d) Moving the capital to Karachi

Explanation: The SIFC's energy pillar focuses on reducing the cost of doing business. By investing in large-scale nuclear projects like C-5, Pakistan aims to provide cheap, stable electricity to its special economic zones (SEZs), making its exports more competitive globally.

#1488

What was the name of the major military offensive launched in North Waziristan in June 2014 to eliminate militant safe havens?

(a) Operation Rah-e-Rast

(b) Operation Zarb-e-Azb

(c) Operation Rah-e-Nijat

(d) Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad

Explanation: Operation Zarb-e-Azb (Sharp and Cutting Strike) was launched in June 2014 targeting various militant groups, including the TTP and the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM). It significantly reduced the frequency of terrorist attacks in Pakistan and was a key point in Pakistan's foreign policy discourse to prove its commitment to clearing all militant groups without discrimination.

#1489

What is the name of the new counter-terrorism campaign launched by the Pakistani government in June 2024?

(a) Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad

(b) Operation Azm-e-Istehkam

(c) Operation Sentinel

(d) Operation Rah-e-Haq

Explanation: Operation Azm-e-Istehkam (Resolve for Stability) was approved by the Apex Committee on the National Action Plan in mid-2024. This campaign is not just a military offensive but an integrated national effort combining intelligence-based operations with socio-economic measures to eliminate the re-emerging threat of TTP and other extremist groups.

#1490

Which Pakistani city was declared as South Asia's cleanest city in 2025, a point often used to project a stable and modern image of the country to foreign diplomats?

(a) Islamabad

(b) Lahore

(c) Peshawar

(d) Karachi

Explanation: Islamabad was ranked as the cleanest city in South Asia in 2025. This achievement in urban management and green initiatives is frequently highlighted by the Foreign Office as a sign of the state's functionality and the improved security environment in the capital, contrary to extremist narratives.

#1491

Pakistan launched which communication satellite in 2025 to enhance its digital sovereignty and surveillance capabilities along its borders?

(a) PRSS-2

(b) PakSat-MM1

(c) Badr-C

(d) PakSat-1R

Explanation: Pakistan launched the PakSat-MM1 communication satellite in 2025. This advanced multi-mission satellite provides the high-bandwidth connectivity needed for modern digital infrastructure and also aids in border surveillance and secure communications for security agencies involved in counter-terrorism.

#1492

Which term is used by the Pakistani state in 2024-2025 to officially describe the TTP, meaning 'troublemakers who have left the path'?

(a) Mujahideen

(b) Fitna al-Khawarij

(c) Separatists

(d) Freedom Fighters

Explanation: In 2024, the government and military officially adopted the term 'Fitna al-Khawarij' for the TTP. This narrative shift aims to delegitimize the group's Islamic credentials and highlight their role as internal destabilizers who misuse religion for terrorism, a message frequently communicated to the OIC and other Islamic nations.

#1493

In the 2024-2025 fiscal period, the majority of Pakistan's security challenges originate from which border?

(a) Eastern Border (India)

(b) Western Border (Afghanistan)

(c) Southern Coastline

(d) Northern Border (China)

Explanation: While the eastern border remains tense, the most active kinetic threats in 2024 and 2025 come from the western border. The surge in attacks by the TTP and IS-K from Afghan soil has forced Pakistan to refocus its military and diplomatic energy on Kabul and the border management system.

#1494

In 2025, which international body's President visited Pakistan and acknowledged its sacrifices in the war against terrorism during a speech at the Foreign Office?

(a) World Bank

(b) UN General Assembly (President of the 79th Session)

(c) NATO

(d) Interpol

Explanation: The President of the UNGA visited Pakistan in 2025. This visit was diplomatically significant as it provided an opportunity for Pakistan to highlight its role in UN peacekeeping and its heavy human and economic losses (over 80,000 lives) in the global fight against extremism.

#1495

Which Pakistani city was declared as South Asia's cleanest city in 2025, an achievement often highlighted to attract international urban development investment?

(a) Islamabad

(b) Lahore

(c) Peshawar

(d) Karachi

Explanation: Islamabad was ranked as the cleanest city in South Asia in 2025. This recognition has been used by the government as a 'soft power' tool in economic diplomacy to showcase the state's municipal functionality and to attract foreign investment in 'Green City' projects and sustainable urban infrastructure.

#1496

Pakistan launched which communication satellite in 2025 to boost its digital infrastructure and IT export potential?

(a) PRSS-2

(b) PakSat-MM1

(c) Badr-C

(d) PakSat-1R

Explanation: Pakistan launched the PakSat-MM1 communication satellite in 2025. This advanced multi-mission satellite is designed to provide high-speed internet connectivity and digital broadcasting services, which are essential for the growth of the country's IT sector and the 'Digital Pakistan' initiative championed in recent trade dialogues.

#1497

The second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), prioritized in 2024-2025, focuses primarily on:

(a) Road construction only

(b) Industrialization, Agriculture, and B2B cooperation

(c) Building new dams

(d) Abolishing all trade tariffs

Explanation: CPEC Phase II marks a strategic transition from government-to-government infrastructure projects to business-to-business (B2B) cooperation. The current focus includes the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), agricultural modernization, and relocation of Chinese industries to Pakistan, aiming to boost the country's export manufacturing base.

#1498

The term 'Economic Diplomacy' in Pakistan's 2024-2025 doctrine is summarized as a shift from:

(a) Trade to Aid

(b) Geopolitics to Geoeconomics

(c) Industry to Agriculture only

(d) East to West

Explanation: The 'Geoeconomic shift' implies that Pakistan wants to leverage its location as a land-bridge and a transit hub for trade between Central Asia, China, and the Middle East. This policy aims to prioritize trade, connectivity, and investment over regional power rivalries and security-based alliances.

#1499

Which Gulf state's sovereign wealth fund, the 'Qatar Investment Authority' (QIA), has discussed a $2 billion investment in Pakistan's energy and aviation sectors in 2024-2025?

(a) Saudi Arabia

(b) Qatar

(c) United Arab Emirates

(d) Oman

Explanation: Qatar has shown strong interest in investing in Pakistan's state-owned enterprises (SOEs). The QIA's discussions revolve around the management and outsourcing of major airports and investing in renewable energy projects, reflecting Qatar's strategy of deepening economic footprints in South Asia.

#1500

Which Pakistani city was ranked as South Asia's cleanest city in 2025, an achievement used by diplomats to project a functional and sustainable urban image?

(a) Islamabad

(b) Lahore

(c) Peshawar

(d) Karachi

Explanation: Islamabad was declared the cleanest city in South Asia in 2025. This achievement is a cornerstone of Pakistan's urban diplomacy and 'Green Pakistan' narrative, demonstrating the success of robust municipal management, waste processing, and green initiatives in the capital city.

June 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions

In the context of 2025, what is the 'One-Word' shift in Pakistan's foreign policy doctrine that seeks to prioritize trade over conflict?

In the 2024-2025 period, the majority of 'informal' trade between Pakistan and India is routed through which third country?

The 'Solar-to-Nuclear' shift in Pakistan's energy narrative in 2025 emphasizes:

Which Pakistani city was declare as South Asia's cleanest city in 2025, a point of pride often mentioned alongside its role as the administrative hub for strategic planning?

In 2025, Pakistan launched the 'PakSat-MM1' satellite. How does this link to nuclear security?

Which project on the Indus River is being discussed in 2025 as a potential site for a 'Small Modular Reactor' (SMR)?

The 2024-2025 economic strategy under the SIFC views 'Nuclear Energy' as a way to achieve:

What was the name of the major military offensive launched in North Waziristan in June 2014 to eliminate militant safe havens?

What is the name of the new counter-terrorism campaign launched by the Pakistani government in June 2024?

Which Pakistani city was declared as South Asia's cleanest city in 2025, a point often used to project a stable and modern image of the country to foreign diplomats?

Pakistan launched which communication satellite in 2025 to enhance its digital sovereignty and surveillance capabilities along its borders?

Which term is used by the Pakistani state in 2024-2025 to officially describe the TTP, meaning 'troublemakers who have left the path'?

In the 2024-2025 fiscal period, the majority of Pakistan's security challenges originate from which border?

In 2025, which international body's President visited Pakistan and acknowledged its sacrifices in the war against terrorism during a speech at the Foreign Office?

Which Pakistani city was declared as South Asia's cleanest city in 2025, an achievement often highlighted to attract international urban development investment?

Pakistan launched which communication satellite in 2025 to boost its digital infrastructure and IT export potential?

The second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), prioritized in 2024-2025, focuses primarily on:

The term 'Economic Diplomacy' in Pakistan's 2024-2025 doctrine is summarized as a shift from:

Which Gulf state's sovereign wealth fund, the 'Qatar Investment Authority' (QIA), has discussed a $2 billion investment in Pakistan's energy and aviation sectors in 2024-2025?

Which Pakistani city was ranked as South Asia's cleanest city in 2025, an achievement used by diplomats to project a functional and sustainable urban image?