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March 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#1821
Which Pakistani minority leader and Federal Minister was assassinated in March 2011?
(a) Shahbaz Bhatti
(b) Kamran Michael
(c) Julius Salik
(d) Ramesh Kumar
Explanation: Shahbaz Bhatti, the Minister for Minorities Affairs and a devout Christian, was assassinated in Islamabad. He had been receiving threats for his stance against the blasphemy laws and his defense of minority rights.
#1822
In March 2022, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution introduced by Pakistan to designate March 15 as:
(a) International Day for Tolerance
(b) International Day to Combat Islamophobia
(c) World Peace Day
(d) Kashmir Solidarity Day
Explanation: A major diplomatic achievement for Imran Khan was the unanimous adoption of a resolution by the UN General Assembly in March 2022, designating March 15 as the 'International Day to Combat Islamophobia.' This followed Khan's persistent advocacy at various international forums, including his speeches at the UNGA, where he highlighted the rising global threat of religious discrimination against Muslims.
#1823
What was the 'Letter-gate' or 'Cipher' controversy that Imran Khan raised in March 2022?
(a) A corruption scandal
(b) An alleged threat letter from the US Department of State
(c) A secret deal with India
(d) A leaked military memo
Explanation: On March 27, 2022, during a public rally, Imran Khan brandished a paper, claiming it was a 'cipher' (secret diplomatic telegram) from Pakistan's ambassador in Washington. He alleged it contained a threat from US official Donald Lu, stating that 'all will be forgiven' if Khan was removed from power, fueling the narrative of a foreign-backed regime change.
#1824
What is the significance of 'Freelancing' in Pakistan's services sector as of 2025?
(a) Pakistan ranks 4th globally in terms of growth in the freelance market
(b) It is the largest source of domestic tax
(c) It is only limited to the city of Islamabad
(d) It has no impact on foreign exchange
Explanation: Pakistan has emerged as a global powerhouse in freelancing, consistently ranking among the top 5 countries on platforms like Upwork and Fiverr. Freelancers contribute significantly to the service sector by bringing in millions of dollars in foreign exchange through software development, design, and content creation.
#1825
What is the '5G' status in Pakistan as of 2025?
(a) Already fully operational in all villages
(b) Testing phase complete, with auction and rollout planned for major cities
(c) Banned by the government
(d) Pakistan has decided to stick to 2G only
Explanation: Pakistan has successfully completed 5G trials. The government and PTA are working on the spectrum auction to roll out 5G in major urban centers, which is expected to revolutionize high-speed data services and the IoT ecosystem.
#1826
Who was elected as the 14th President of Pakistan in March 2024, becoming the first civilian to hold the office twice?
(a) Arif Alvi
(b) Asif Ali Zardari
(c) Mahmood Khan Achakzai
(d) Fazal-ur-Rehman
Explanation: Asif Ali Zardari, the co-chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was sworn in as the President of Pakistan for a second time on March 10, 2024. He previously served as President from 2008 to 2013. His second term is characterized by a role as a mediator between the various coalition partners in the federal government.
#1827
Who was elected as the Chief Minister of Balochistan in March 2024, leading a coalition government in the province?
(a) Jam Kamal Khan
(b) Sarfraz Bugti
(c) Abdul Quddus Bizenjo
(d) Nawab Aslam Raisani
Explanation: Mir Sarfraz Bugti, formerly the caretaker Interior Minister, was elected as the Chief Minister of Balochistan in March 2024 as a candidate for the PPP. His government is focused on addressing the province's complex security situation, promoting reconciliation with disgruntled elements, and overseeing mineral extraction projects like Reko Diq.
#1828
Who serves as the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan as of 2025, having previously served as the Prime Minister?
(a) Sadiq Sanjrani
(b) Yousaf Raza Gillani
(c) Raza Rabbani
(d) Nayyar Bukhari
Explanation: Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, a senior leader of the PPP and former Prime Minister (2008-2012), was elected unopposed as the Chairman of the Senate in April 2024. His role is to preside over the upper house of parliament, ensuring the representation of provincial interests in the federal legislative process.
#1829
Who is the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and remains its most influential figure despite being in detention through 2024 and 2025?
(a) Gohar Ali Khan
(b) Imran Khan
(c) Omar Ayub Khan
(d) Shibli Faraz
Explanation: Imran Khan, the former cricket star and 22nd Prime Minister, is the founder of PTI. Despite his incarceration since August 2023 and various legal challenges, he remains the central figure of the opposition politics in Pakistan, with his party candidates winning the largest number of seats in the 2024 elections as independents.
#1830
Who is the leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) and a prominent figure in the opposition as of late 2025?
(a) Siraj-ul-Haq
(b) Maulana Fazlur Rehman
(c) Maulana Mufti Mehmood
(d) Sajid Mir
Explanation: Maulana Fazlur Rehman is the head of the JUI-F and was the president of the PDM alliance. In late 2024 and 2025, he has taken an independent and often critical stance against both the government and the PTI, positioning himself as a key power broker in the parliament, especially during the debates on the 26th Constitutional Amendment.
#1831
Which leader serves as the Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives in 2025?
(a) Ishaq Dar
(b) Ahsan Iqbal
(c) Attaullah Tarar
(d) Musadik Malik
Explanation: Ahsan Iqbal of the PML-N is the Federal Minister for Planning. He is known as the primary architect of 'Vision 2025' and is the lead focal person for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, working to revive the momentum of the corridor's second phase.
#1832
Who serves as the Federal Minister for Petroleum and is a key figure in energy negotiations as of 2025?
(a) Hammad Azhar
(b) Dr. Musadik Malik
(c) Ghulam Sarwar Khan
(d) Omar Ayub
Explanation: Dr. Musadik Malik of the PML-N is the Federal Minister for Petroleum. He is a professional with extensive experience in the energy sector and is currently leading efforts to secure long-term LNG deals and exploring regional energy pipelines like TAPI.
#1833
Which leader from Bengal is known for presenting the 'Pakistan Resolution' in Lahore on March 23, 1940?
(a) Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
(b) A.K. Fazlul Huq
(c) Khawaja Nazimuddin
(d) Maulana Bhashani
Explanation: Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq, known as 'Sher-e-Bangal' (Lion of Bengal), moved the historic Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940. This resolution formally demanded that geographically contiguous regions in which Muslims were in a majority, such as the North-Western and Eastern zones of India, should be grouped to constitute independent states. His participation demonstrated the unified demand of Muslims from across the subcontinent for a separate homeland.
#1834
A starts a business with an investment of Rs. 25000. After 3 months, B joins with Rs. 30000 and after another 3 months, C joins with Rs. 40000. If the total profit at the end of the year is Rs. 20250, what is the share of C?
(a) Rs. 5000
(b) Rs. 6000
(c) Rs. 6500
(d) Rs. 7000
Explanation: Time for A = 12 months, B = 9 months, C = 6 months. Ratio = (25000*12) : (30000*9) : (40000*6) = 300 : 270 : 240 = 10 : 9 : 8. Total parts = 27. C's share = (8/27) * 20250 = 8 * 750 = Rs. 6000.
#1835
A starts a business with an investment of Rs. 25000. After 3 months, B joins with Rs. 30000 and after another 3 months, C joins with Rs. 40000. If the total profit at the end of the year is Rs. 20250, what is the share of C?
(a) Rs. 5000
(b) Rs. 6000
(c) Rs. 6500
(d) Rs. 7000
Explanation: Time for A = 12 months, B = 9 months, C = 6 months. Ratio = (25000*12) : (30000*9) : (40000*6) = 300 : 270 : 240 = 10 : 9 : 8. Total parts = 27. C's share = (8/27) * 20250 = 8 * 750 = Rs. 6000.
#1836
What is the simple interest on Rs. 2500 at 6% p.a. from 4th March to 16th May in the same year?
(a) Rs. 25
(b) Rs. 30
(c) Rs. 35
(d) Rs. 40
Explanation: Calculate the number of days: March (31-4) = 27 days, April = 30 days, May = 16 days. Total = 73 days. Time T = 73/365 = 1/5 years. SI = (2500 × 6 × 1/5) / 100 = (500 × 6) / 100 = Rs. 30.
#1837
If 5th March of a year is Friday, what day of the week will be 5th November of the same year?
(a) Thursday
(b) Friday
(c) Saturday
(d) Sunday
Explanation: The months of March and November share the same calendar in any year because the number of odd days between March 1st and November 1st is exactly a multiple of 7 (3+2+3+2+3+3+2+3 = 21). Therefore, 5th March and 5th November will fall on the exact same day, which is Friday.
#1838
If 20th January of a leap year is a Wednesday, what will be the day on 20th March of the same year?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Thursday
(c) Friday
(d) Sunday
Explanation: Days remaining in January = 31 - 20 = 11. Since it's a leap year, February has 29 days. Days in March up to the 20th = 20. Total days = 11 + 29 + 20 = 60. Dividing 60 by 7 gives 8 weeks and 4 odd days. Wednesday + 4 days = Sunday. Wait, Jan 20 is Wed. Days to Mar 20 = Jan(11) + Feb(29) + Mar(20) = 60. 60 % 7 = 4. Wed + 4 = Sunday. Let me correct the option.
#1839
In a regular year, if March 1st is a Tuesday, what day is November 1st?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Thursday
Explanation: The months of March and November share the exact same calendar because the cumulative sum of odd days between their starts is a multiple of 7. Thus, if March 1st is Tuesday, November 1st is invariably a Tuesday as well.
#1840
If 12th March 2005 was a Saturday, what day was 12th March 2004?
(a) Thursday
(b) Friday
(c) Sunday
(d) Monday
Explanation: 2004 was a leap year, meaning it contained an extra day (Feb 29). Moving backward from March 2005 to March 2004 crosses this leap day. Therefore, we subtract 2 odd days instead of 1. Saturday - 2 days = Thursday.