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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.
#761
Who was the Frankish leader known as 'The Hammer' who defeated the Umayyad invasion at the Battle of Tours in 732 AD?
(a) Charlemagne
(b) Pepin the Short
(c) Charles Martel
(d) Clovis I
Explanation: Charles Martel's victory at Tours is often credited with halting the northward Islamic expansion into Western Europe.
#762
Who was the Pashtun conqueror who defeated the Mughal Emperor Humayun and established the Sur Empire?
(a) Sher Shah Suri
(b) Sikandar Lodi
(c) Hemul
(d) Bahlul Lodi
Explanation: Sher Shah Suri took control of the Mughal Empire for 15 years and instituted major administrative reforms, including the Grand Trunk Road.
#763
Which Umayyad commander conquered Transoxiana (Central Asia) in the early 8th century?
(a) Qutayba ibn Muslim
(b) Hajjaj ibn Yusuf
(c) Muhammad bin Qasim
(d) Maslama ibn Abd al-Malik
Explanation: Qutayba extended the Caliphate's borders deep into Central Asia, capturing cities like Bukhara and Samarkand.
#764
Who wrote the 'Ramcharitmanas', an epic poem retelling the Ramayana in the Awadhi language?
(a) Valmiki
(b) Kabir
(c) Tulsidas
(d) Surdas
Explanation: Tulsidas was a 16th-century saint and poet whose work made the story of Rama accessible to the common people of North India.
#765
Who is the manager of Manchester City (as of 2025)?
(a) Mikel Arteta
(b) Carlo Ancelotti
(c) Pep Guardiola
(d) Zinedine Zidane
Explanation: Pep Guardiola (پیپ گارڈیولا) is the manager of Manchester City. He has led the club to unprecedented success, including four consecutive Premier League titles and the club's first-ever UEFA Champions League trophy.
#766
Who is the Italian player known for his powerful baseline game and rising to the top of the rankings in 2024/2025?
(a) Matteo Berrettini
(b) Lorenzo Musetti
(c) Jannik Sinner
(d) Fabio Fognini
Explanation: Jannik Sinner led Italy to Davis Cup glory and established himself as a top-ranked player, winning his first Grand Slam at the Australian Open in 2024.
#767
Who won the Gold Medal in the Javelin Throw at the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Riyadh in November 2025?
(a) Neeraj Chopra
(b) Anderson Peters
(c) Arshad Nadeem
(d) Julian Weber
Explanation: Arshad Nadeem (ارشد ندیم) won the Gold Medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games 2025 in Riyadh with a throw of 83.05 meters. This was a significant comeback for him following a surgery earlier in the year, successfully defending his title in the competition.
#768
Which tennis player won the Wimbledon Men's Singles title in 2025?
(a) Carlos Alcaraz
(b) Novak Djokovic
(c) Jannik Sinner
(d) Daniil Medvedev
Explanation: Jannik Sinner (جینک سنر) won his first Wimbledon title in 2025 by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final. This victory cemented his status as the world number 1, adding to his Australian Open title earlier in the year.
#769
Who won the Men's Ballon d'Or award in 2025?
(a) Kylian Mbappé
(b) Erling Haaland
(c) Vinícius Júnior
(d) Ousmane Dembélé
Explanation: Ousmane Dembélé (عثمان ڈیمبیلے) was surprisingly awarded the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or after a stellar season with PSG, where he helped the club win their first-ever UEFA Champions League title and a domestic double.
#770
Which player became the all-time highest run-scorer in T20 Internationals in November 2025?
(a) Rohit Sharma
(b) Babar Azam
(c) Virat Kohli
(d) Mohammad Rizwan
Explanation: Babar Azam (بابر اعظم) reclaimed the record for the most runs in T20 Internationals in November 2025 during the series against South Africa, surpassing Virat Kohli's tally with a match-winning half-century.
#771
Which country won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2025?
(a) England
(b) Spain
(c) USA
(d) Germany
Explanation: The USA (امریکہ) won the FIFA Women's World Cup 2025, defeating the Netherlands in the final held in Europe. This victory extended their dominance in women's football.
#772
Who defeated Jannik Sinner to win the US Open 2025 Men's Singles title?
(a) Novak Djokovic
(b) Alexander Zverev
(c) Carlos Alcaraz
(d) Taylor Fritz
Explanation: Carlos Alcaraz (کارلوس الکاراز) defeated Jannik Sinner in the final to win the US Open 2025. This was his second US Open title and his sixth major overall, continuing the fierce rivalry between the two young stars.
#773
Which famous Brazilian footballer announced his retirement in early 2025?
(a) Neymar
(b) Marcelo
(c) Thiago Silva
(d) Dani Alves
Explanation: Marcelo (مارسیلو), the legendary Real Madrid and Brazil left-back, officially announced his retirement from professional football in February 2025 at the age of 36, ending a career decorated with five Champions League titles.
#774
Who was recently appointed as the Pakistan Men's ODI Captain in late 2025?
(a) Mohammad Rizwan
(b) Shadab Khan
(c) Shaheen Shah Afridi
(d) Fakhar Zaman
Explanation: Shaheen Shah Afridi (شاہین شاہ آفریدی) was appointed as the ODI captain, replacing Mohammad Rizwan. However, his start was marred by a foot injury that ruled him out of the tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in November 2025.
#775
Which nation won the Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup in 2025?
(a) England
(b) Australia
(c) India
(d) South Africa
Explanation: India (انڈیا) won the 2025 Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, showcasing the depth of their young talent. They defeated England in the final to lift the trophy.
#776
Who won the ATP Finals 2025 title in Turin?
(a) Novak Djokovic
(b) Carlos Alcaraz
(c) Jannik Sinner
(d) Holger Rune
Explanation: Jannik Sinner (جینک سنر) capped off an incredible year by winning the ATP Finals 2025 in Turin, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final. This was his first year-end championship title.
#777
Which bowler became the fastest to take 200 ODI wickets during the Champions Trophy 2025?
(a) Jasprit Bumrah
(b) Mitchell Starc
(c) Mohammed Shami
(d) Trent Boult
Explanation: Mohammed Shami (محمد شامی) became the fastest bowler to reach 200 ODI wickets (in terms of balls bowled) during the Champions Trophy 2025 match against Bangladesh. He also became the leading wicket-taker for India in ICC ODI tournaments.
#778
Which country hosted the 2025 Rugby World Cup?
(a) France
(b) South Africa
(c) Australia
(d) New Zealand
Explanation: Australia (آسٹریلیا) hosted the Rugby World Cup in 2025. The tournament saw top nations compete, with Australia using the event to boost the sport's popularity in the region ahead of the Brisbane Olympics.
#779
Which female footballer won the Women's Ballon d'Or in 2025?
(a) Alexia Putellas
(b) Sam Kerr
(c) Aitana Bonmatí
(d) Mary Earps
Explanation: Aitana Bonmatí (آیتانا بونماتی) won the Women's Ballon d'Or for the third consecutive time in 2025. The Spanish midfielder was instrumental in Barcelona's treble-winning season and Spain's continued international success.
#780
The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, one of the largest in the world, is located in:
(a) Seoul
(b) Beijing
(c) Pyongyang
(d) Tokyo
Explanation: The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium is located in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is considered one of the largest stadiums in the world by capacity, reportedly holding up to 114,000 (or even 150,000 historically) spectators. It hosts the massive Arirang Festival (Mass Games).