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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.
#5121
If a district police officer considers any order of the Zila Nazim unlawful or mala fide , he may recourse to اردو: اگر کوئی ضلعی پولیس افسر ضلع ناظم کے کسی حکم کو غیر قانونی یا بددیانتی سمجھتا ہے تو وہ اس کا سہارا لے سکتا ہے۔
(a) District public safety and police complaints commission
(b) Provisional police officer
(c) DIG investigation
(d) None
Explanation: A district police officer may appeal to the District Public Safety and Police Complaints Commission, which is the local body set up to review alleged unlawful or mala fide orders by the Zila Nazim.
#5122
If a district police officer considers any order of the Zila Nazim unlawful or mala fide , he may recourse to اردو: اگر کوئی ضلعی پولیس افسر ضلع ناظم کے کسی حکم کو غیر قانونی یا بددیانتی سمجھتا ہے تو وہ اس کا سہارا لے سکتا ہے۔
(a) District public safety and police complaints commission
(b) Provisional police officer
(c) DIG investigation
(d) None
Explanation: A district police officer disputing a Zila Nazim's order may take the matter to the District Public Safety and Police Complaints Commission.
#5123
Which of the following participated in the Muslim Leaders' summit with US president Trump held in September 2025? اردو: ستمبر 2025 میں امریکی صدر ٹرمپ کے ساتھ مسلم رہنماؤں کی سربراہی کانفرنس میں مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کس نے شرکت کی؟
(a) Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkiye)
(b) Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (Qatar)
(c) Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud (Saudi Arabia)
(d) All of These
Explanation: As noted in the question, the September 2025 Muslim leaders' summit with President Trump included Erdogan, Sheikh Tamim, and Prince Faisal, so all of these participated.
#5124
Illness is often something to be ___ but it may provide ___for rest growth and change اردو: بیماری اکثر ___ ہوتی ہے لیکن یہ ___ آرام کی نشوونما اور تبدیلی کے لیے فراہم کر سکتی ہے۔
(a) Applauded time
(b) Anticipated Arguments
(c) Dreaded opportunity
(d) None of these
Explanation: Although illness is often dreaded, it can offer an opportunity for rest, recovery, and personal growth.
#5125
Illness is often something to be ___ but it may provide ___for rest growth and change اردو: بیماری اکثر ___ ہوتی ہے لیکن یہ ___ آرام کی نشوونما اور تبدیلی کے لیے فراہم کر سکتی ہے۔
(a) Applauded time
(b) Anticipated Arguments
(c) Dreaded opportunity
(d) None of these
Explanation: Illness is commonly feared (dreaded) but can also provide an opportunity for rest, recovery, growth, and change.
#5126
The Board may appoint Special Audit Panels comprising of : اردو: اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
(a) Inland revenue officer and a charted accountant or a cost and management accountant
(b) An economist and an auditor
(c) Any person the board may choose
(d) None
Explanation: A Special Audit Panel pairs an inland revenue officer with a chartered accountant or cost and management accountant so the panel has both tax enforcement authority and accounting expertise.
#5127
Velocity at a point in a pipe flow may be measured by installing a ______? اردو: پائپ کے بہاؤ میں ایک نقطہ پر رفتار ______ انسٹال کرکے ماپا جاسکتا ہے؟
(a) A pitot tube at that point
(b) Wall tap
(c) A stagnation probe at the end
(d) None of these
Explanation: A pitot tube installed at the point provides a local measurement of flow velocity, so 'A pitot tube at that point' is the correct means to measure velocity at a point in pipe flow.
#5128
Who is the last ruler/caliph of the Ummayed dynasty? اردو: اموی خاندان کا آخری حکمران کون ہے؟
(a) Mustanser Billa
(b) Haroon
(c) Marwan II
(d) None of these
Explanation: Marwan II was the last ruler of the Umayyad dynasty, deposed during the Abbasid revolution.
#5129
3 May is internationally observed as_____? اردو: تین مئی کو بین الاقوامی سطح پر _____ کے طور پر منایا جاتا ہے؟
(a) Labor day
(b) Environment Day
(c) Earth Day
(d) Press Freedom Day
Explanation: May 3 is observed internationally as Press Freedom Day to recognize and defend freedom of the press.
#5130
A ___________ may be defined as "the memory required to store a single alphanumeric character of data. اردو: ایک ____کی تعریف \"ڈیٹا کے ایک حرفی عددی کردار کو ذخیرہ کرنے کے لیے درکار میموری کے طور پر کی جا سکتی ہے۔
(a) Byte
(b) Bit
(c) Kilo Byte
(d) Mega byte
Explanation: Byte fits because a byte is defined as the amount of memory typically required to store a single alphanumeric character (commonly eight bits).
#5131
A third grade teacher finds it interesting to observe how children's attention span and problem solving solving abilities may increase the course of the school year. He/She is examining ______? اردو: تیسری جماعت کے اساتذہ کو یہ مشاہدہ کرنا دلچسپ معلوم ہوتا ہے کہ بچوں کی توجہ کا دورانیہ اور مسئلے کو حل کرنے کی صلاحیتوں کو کس طرح حل کرنے کی صلاحیتوں میں اضافہ ہوسکتا ہے۔ وہ ______ کی جانچ کر رہا یا رہی ہے؟
(a) Physical development
(b) Social development
(c) Cognitive development
(d) None of these
Explanation: Cognitive development: Changes in attention span and problem-solving reflect shifts in children's thinking processes, so the teacher is observing cognitive development.
#5132
What is the collection of analysis and interpretation of information about any aspect of a program of education or training as part of a recognized process of judging its effectiveness, its efficiency, and any other outcomes it may have? اردو: اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
(a) Evaluation
(b) Summarization
(c) Standardization
(d) None of these
Explanation: Evaluation is the collection, analysis, and interpretation of information about an education or training program to judge its effectiveness, efficiency, and other outcomes.
#5133
A man standing at A moves towards the east and walks 300 meters then he turns towards the north and walks 400 meters then he turns towards the west and walks 300 meters how may he is away from starting point.
(a) 300 meters
(b) 400 meters
(c) 200 meters
(d) 2010
Explanation: 400 meters: after going 300 m east and then 300 m west the horizontal displacement is zero, leaving a net 400 m northward displacement, so the distance from the start is 400 m.
#5134
Higher reducing sugar in Fruit Jelly may result in crystallization of: اردو: فروٹ جیلی میں شوگر کو زیادہ کم کرنے کے نتیجے میں کرسٹلائزیشن ہو سکتی ہے
(a) Fructose
(b) Glucose
(c) Sucrose
(d) None of these
Explanation: Glucose: A high amount of reducing sugars in fruit jelly favors the presence and crystallization of glucose, a reducing monosaccharide prone to crystal formation.
#5135
When was the ' Made in China 2025 ' strategic plan initiated ? اردو: میڈ ان چائنا 2025 اسٹریٹجک پلان کب شروع کیا گیا؟
(a) 2010
(b) 2015
(c) 2020
(d) 2023
Explanation: 2015 - The Chinese government launched the "Made in China 2025" strategic plan in 2015 to upgrade its manufacturing capabilities.
#5136
The antonym of MAYHEM is اردو: اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
(a) Havoc
(b) Destruction
(c) Turmoil
(d) Calm
Explanation: Mayhem کا مطلب افراتفری یا تباہی ہے، اس کا مخالف لفظ 'Calm' ہے، لہٰذا 'Calm' درست antonym ہے۔
#5137
In 2025, which U.S. operation targeted cross-border smuggling and transnational criminal activities along the California coastal region? اردو: سن 2025 میں کیلیفورنیا کے ساحلی علاقے میں سرحد پار اسمگلنگ اور بین الاقوامی مجرمانہ سرگرمیوں کے خلاف کون سا امریکی آپریشن کیا گیا؟
(a) Operation Border Trident
(b) Operation Stonegarden
(c) Operation Coast to Coast
(d) None of these
Explanation: In the context of this paper, the 2025 U.S. operation targeting cross-border smuggling and transnational criminal activities along the California coast was Operation Border Trident.
#5138
What was the theme of the 17th BRICS Summit 2025? اردو: سترویں برکس سربراہی اجلاس 2025 کا موضوع کیا تھا؟
(a) Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security
(b) Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism
(c) Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance
(d) None of these
Explanation: The 17th BRICS Summit 2025 theme was Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance, so that phrase is the correct summit theme.
#5139
In an operating system, which scheduling algorithm may suffer from starvation because shorter processes continuously receive priority? اردو: آپریٹنگ سسٹم میں کون سا شیڈولنگ الگورتھم بھوک کا شکار ہو سکتا ہے کیونکہ چھوٹے عمل کو مسلسل ترجیح دی جاتی ہے؟
(a) Shortest Job First (SJF)
(b) First Come, First Served (FCFS)
(c) Round Robin (RR)
(d) None of these
Explanation: Shortest Job First (SJF) always favors the shortest processes, so longer processes can be repeatedly postponed and suffer starvation.
#5140
International trade agreements often stimulate economic growth by reducing barriers to commerce. However, critics argue that domestic industries may suffer from increased foreign competition. Supporters maintain that long-term gains outweigh short-term disruptions. What is the main idea of the passage? اردو: اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
(a) Foreign competition should be banned.
(b) Trade agreements always harm local industries.
(c) Trade agreements involve both benefits and challenges.
(d) None of these
Explanation: The passage notes that trade agreements both stimulate growth by reducing barriers and can harm some domestic industries, so the main idea is that trade agreements involve both benefits and challenges.