#1981

Which Pakistani airbase saw the deployment of 'AWACS' (Airborne Warning and Control System) to monitor the border in 2025?

(a) PAF Base Mushaf (Sargodha)

(b) PAF Base Minhas (Kamra)

(c) PAF Base Faisal

(d) Both A and B

Explanation: Mushaf and Minhas are critical bases for PAF's AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) aircraft. In 2025, these 'eyes in the sky' provided constant monitoring of Indian aircraft movements, preventing a repeat of a Balakot-style surprise.

#1982

Which Turkish combat drone, reportedly acquired by Pakistan in 2022-2023, was operationalized in 2025?

(a) Bayraktar TB2 / Akıncı

(b) Predator

(c) Reaper

(d) Global Hawk

Explanation: The Bayraktar TB2 and the more powerful Akıncı are Turkish-made drones. By 2025, Pakistan had operationalized several units, significantly boosting its capabilities for long-range surveillance and precision strikes, as proven in other modern conflicts like Ukraine and Nagorno-Karabakh.

#1983

What was the 'Hybrid Model' debate in 2025?

(a) A new engine for tanks

(b) A cricket hosting arrangement where India plays its matches in a neutral country

(c) A joint military exercise between China and India

(d) A new education policy

Explanation: The Hybrid Model was the proposed solution for the 2025 Champions Trophy. India would play its matches in the UAE or Sri Lanka, while the rest of the tournament would stay in Pakistan. It highlighted the deep lack of trust and the use of sports as a diplomatic tool.

#1984

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.

#1985

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.

#1986

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.

#1987

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.

#1988

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.

#1989

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.

#1990

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.

#1991

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.

#1992

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.

#1993

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.

#1994

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.

#1995

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.

#1996

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.

#1997

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.

#1998

In May 2024, which late foreign head of state was posthumously conferred with the Nishan-e-Pakistan during an official state visit?

(a) Xi Jinping

(b) Ebrahim Raisi

(c) Vladimir Putin

(d) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Explanation: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was conferred with the Nishan-e-Pakistan during his visit to Pakistan in April 2024. Following his tragic death in a helicopter crash shortly after, the award became a significant symbol of the enduring and historic ties between Pakistan and Iran during the 2024-2025 period.

#1999

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.

#2000

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.

May 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions