#101

Who is the current Chairperson of the African Union Commission (as of 2025)?

(a) Moussa Faki Mahamat

(b) Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

(c) Hailemariam Desalegn

(d) Alpha Condé

Explanation: Moussa Faki Mahamat, from Chad, has been the Chairperson of the AU Commission since 2017, leading the AU’s executive body and overseeing its activities.

#102

How many member countries does the ADB have as of 2025?

(a) 67

(b) 68

(c) 69

(d) 70

Explanation: As of 2025, the ADB has 69 members, with 50 from the Asia-Pacific region and 19 from outside, including non-regional developed countries.

#103

Who was elected as the ADB President in February 2025?

(a) Takehiko Nakao

(b) Masato Kanda

(c) Fujioka Masao

(d) Ashok Lavasa

Explanation: Masato Kanda was elected President of the ADB by its Board of Governors and assumed office on February 24, 2025.

#104

How many member states are part of ASEAN as of 2025?

(a) 8

(b) 10

(c) 12

(d) 15

Explanation: ASEAN consists of 10 member states: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Timor-Leste is in the process of accession.

#105

Which country chairs ASEAN in 2025?

(a) Malaysia

(b) Thailand

(c) Vietnam

(d) Indonesia

Explanation: ASEAN chairmanship rotates annually among member states, and Malaysia is scheduled to chair ASEAN in 2025.

#106

How many full member states does BRICS have as of January 2025?

(a) 5

(b) 9

(c) 10

(d) 13

Explanation: As of January 2025, BRICS has 10 members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia.

#107

Which country became the first Southeast Asian member of BRICS in 2025?

(a) Thailand

(b) Indonesia

(c) Malaysia

(d) Vietnam

Explanation: Indonesia joined BRICS as a full member on January 6, 2025, marking it as the first Southeast Asian member.

#108

Who is the current Secretary General of the CIS (as of 2025)?

(a) Viktor Yanukovych

(b) Sergey Lebedev

(c) Nursultan Nazarbayev

(d) Alexander Lukashenko

Explanation: Sergey Lebedev has served as the Executive Secretary (later retitled Secretary General) of the CIS since 2007.

#109

As of 2025, what is the total number of member states in the Commonwealth?

Explanation: The membership stands at 56 nations following the admission of Gabon and Togo in 2022.

#110

Who currently serves as the Head of the Commonwealth (as of 2025)?

Explanation: King Charles III is the Head of the Commonwealth. This role is symbolic and not hereditary; Commonwealth leaders formally agreed in 2018 that he would succeed Queen Elizabeth II.

#111

Which country withdrew from the Commonwealth in 2003 and has not rejoined as of 2025?

Explanation: Zimbabwe withdrew in 2003 after its suspension was extended due to governance and human rights issues under Robert Mugabe. It has applied to rejoin but has not yet been readmitted.

#112

How many member states does the EU have as of 2025?

Explanation: The EU has 27 member states following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom in 2020.

#113

Who serves as the President of the European Commission as of 2025?

Explanation: Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected for a second term in 2024, continuing her leadership of the European Commission into 2025.

#114

What was the budget allocated for the 2025 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships?

Explanation: The 2025 call for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships was allocated a budget of €404.3 million to support researchers.

#115

Who is the President of the Eurogroup who welcomed US-China tariff adjustments in May 2025?

Explanation: Paschal Donohoe, serving as President of the Eurogroup, welcomed the temporary rollback of tariffs as a positive step for trade stability.

#116

In May 2025, which country's officials reported that human traffickers were cutting deals with local employers?

Explanation: Cyprus's deputy migration minister, Nicholas Ioannides, reported that traffickers were collaborating with local employers to exploit Syrian migrants.

#117

Which EU institution faced criticism from farmers in 2025 regarding excessive administrative burdens?

Explanation: The European Commission faced protests and criticism from the agricultural sector over complex regulations and administrative requirements.

#118

What unusual asset did reports suggest the EU considered offering in 2025 trade talks with the US?

Explanation: Reports indicated that the EU considered offering prison space to the US as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations, reflecting the complexity of the talks.

#119

Which EU leader publicly criticized Hungary's use of the veto power in May 2025?

Explanation: Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin criticized the Hungarian government for 'abusing' the veto power to block EU decision-making.

#120

As of 2025, how many member states does the ECO have?

Explanation: The 10 members are: Iran, Pakistan, Turkey (founding members), plus Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

May 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions