May 2025 Edition
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May 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#1
You may dislike having to depend upon him, but it will be sometime before you can dispense ____ his help altogether.
(a) with
(b) in
(c) to
(d) from
Explanation: The phrasal verb "dispense with" means to do without something.
The upper classes may be dispossessed ____ their special powers and privileges by a slow process of evolution.
(a) from (b) of (c) with (d) in
The upper classes may be dispossessed ____ their special powers and privileges by a slow process of evolution.
(a) from (b) of (c) with (d) in
#2
The upper classes may be dispossessed ____ their special powers and privileges by a slow process of evolution.
(a) from
(b) of
(c) with
(d) in
Explanation: The verb "dispossess" is followed by the preposition "of," meaning to deprive someone of something they own.
The main cylinder will have to be drained ____ before I can change the fittings.
(a) from (b) with (c) off (d) in
The main cylinder will have to be drained ____ before I can change the fittings.
(a) from (b) with (c) off (d) in
#3
If it is very urgent, I may be able to got hold ____ the doctor for you during the lunch hour.
(a) of
(b) in
(c) off
(d) from
Explanation: The phrasal verb "get hold of" means to find or contact someone.
It was amazing that preparations for the landing were not got wind ____ by the enemy.
(a) in (b) from (c) of (d) into
It was amazing that preparations for the landing were not got wind ____ by the enemy.
(a) in (b) from (c) of (d) into
#4
All papers must be given ____ before 12:30 p.m. Candidates failing to observe this rule may be disqualified.
(a) in
(b) on
(c) to
(d) with
Explanation: The phrasal verb "give in" means to submit or hand something over.
Give ____ shoving! You will have me off this chair in a minute.
(a) to (b) upon (c) in (d) over
Give ____ shoving! You will have me off this chair in a minute.
(a) to (b) upon (c) in (d) over
#5
May we proceed ____ the election of the committee.
(a) in
(b) from
(c) for
(d) to
Explanation: The verb "proceed" is followed by the preposition "to," which means to begin a course of action.
A clause in the agreement provides ____ arbitration of all disputes by an independent.
(a) for (b) with (c) in (d) to
A clause in the agreement provides ____ arbitration of all disputes by an independent.
(a) for (b) with (c) in (d) to
#6
A man may not stand ____ and watch another destroy himself.
(a) with
(b) about
(c) by
(d) off
Explanation: The phrasal verb "stand by" means to remain loyal to or support someone. In this context, it means to watch something happen without intervening.
What your second initial stand ____?
(a) for (b) in (c) with (d) by
What your second initial stand ____?
(a) for (b) in (c) with (d) by
#7
A place where meals or refreshments may be had.
(a) Renegade
(b) Restaurant
(c) Savant
(d) Cafeteria
Explanation: A Restaurant is a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises. A Renegade deserts a party. A Savant is a learned man. A Cafeteria is a type of restaurant, usually self-service.
#8
Which international day is observed on 3 May each year?
(a) Earth Day
(b) Press Freedom Day
(c) Labour Day
(d) Environment Day
Explanation: World Press Freedom Day, recognized by the UN, is observed on May 3. It highlights the importance of free and independent media in a democratic society. Earth Day (22 April) and Environment Day (5 June) are separate observances.
#9
What is the population of Kenya (2025 estimate)?
Explanation: Kenyaâs population is estimated at 55,100,586 in 2025, per the table.
#10
What is the population of Indonesia (2025 estimate)?
Explanation: Indonesiaâs population is estimated at 279,798,049 in 2025.
#11
What is the population of Italy (2025 estimate)?
Explanation: Italyâs population is estimated at 58,697,744 in 2025.
#12
What is the population of Greece (2025 estimate)?
Explanation: Greeceâs population is estimated at 10,341,277 in 2025.
#13
What is the population of Cuba (2025 estimate)?
Explanation: Cubaâs population is estimated at 11,181,595 in 2025.
#14
What is the population of Colombia (2025 estimate)?
Explanation: Colombiaâs population is estimated at 52,085,168 in 2025.
#15
What is the population of Fiji (2025 estimate)?
Explanation: Fijiâs population is estimated at 936,375 in 2025.
#16
Which French city on the Seine River is known for its transformed riverbanks in 2025?
(a) Paris
(b) Lyon
(c) Bordeaux
(d) Marseille
Explanation: Paris, on the Seine River, is famous for landmarks like Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower, with 2025 efforts continuing to transform its riverbanks into pedestrian-friendly zones, as noted in a web source. Lyon, Bordeaux, and Marseille are on other rivers, making Paris the correct choice.
#17
Which UK city had ancient human bones found along the Thames River in 2025?
(a) London
(b) Oxford
(c) Bristol
(d) Manchester
Explanation: London, on the Thames River, had dozens of human bones, thousands of years old, discovered along its banks in 2025, as reported in a web source. Oxford is also on the Thames, but Bristol and Manchester are on other rivers, making London the correct choice.
#18
Which Hungarian city, split by the Danube River, is a top river city in 2025?
(a) Budapest
(b) Debrecen
(c) Szeged
(d) Pécs
Explanation: Budapest, split into Buda and Pest by the Danube River, is celebrated as one of the world’s most beautiful river cities in a 2025 X post. Debrecen, Szeged, and Pécs are not on the Danube, making Budapest the correct choice.
#19
Which Iraqi city on the Tigris River was studied for urban development in 2025?
(a) Baghdad
(b) Mosul
(c) Basra
(d) Erbil
Explanation: Baghdad, on the Tigris River, was selected for a 2025 study on sustainable urban development along its riverbanks, as per a web source. Mosul and Basra are on other rivers, and Erbil lacks a major river, making Baghdad the correct choice.
#20
Which Chinese city, on the Yangtze River, is nicknamed the ‘River City’ in 2025?
(a) Wuhan
(b) Shanghai
(c) Nanjing
(d) Chongqing
Explanation: Wuhan, on the Yangtze River, is nicknamed the ‘River City’ for its historical and modern significance, as highlighted in a 2025 X post. Shanghai is coastal, Nanjing and Chongqing are also on the Yangtze but lack this nickname, making Wuhan the correct choice.