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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.
#141
Which country was reinstated to the Arab League in May 2023 after a 12-year suspension?
(a) Libya
(b) Syria
(c) Yemen
(d) Iraq
Explanation: Syria was readmitted on May 7, 2023, after its 2011 suspension due to the civil war, reflecting regional normalization efforts.
#142
How many member countries does NATO have as of 2025?
(a) 28
(b) 30
(c) 31
(d) 32
Explanation: NATO has 32 members, with Finland joining in 2023 and Sweden in 2024, expanding the alliance.
#143
Who is the current NATO Secretary General as of 2025?
(a) Jens Stoltenberg
(b) Mark Rutte
(c) Anders Fogh Rasmussen
(d) Josep Borrell
Explanation: Mark Rutte, former Dutch Prime Minister, became NATO Secretary General on October 1, 2024, succeeding Jens Stoltenberg.
#144
What is the shortest living dog (female) as of 2024/2025?
(a) Miracle Milly
(b) Boo Boo
(c) Pearl
(d) Chihuahua
Explanation: Pearl, a Chihuahua, holds the record for the shortest dog living, measuring just 9.14 cm (3.59 in) in height.
#145
Which airline is considered the largest in the world by passenger numbers in 2025?
(a) American Airlines
(b) Delta Air Lines
(c) Ryanair
(d) China Southern Airlines
Explanation: American Airlines, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is the worldâs largest airline by passenger numbers in 2025, carrying over 200 million passengers annually. Its extensive network and Oneworld alliance membership contribute to its dominance.
#146
Which airport is the busiest in the world by passenger numbers in 2025?
(a) Dubai International Airport
(b) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
(c) London Heathrow Airport
(d) Tokyo Haneda Airport
Explanation: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the worldâs busiest airport in 2025, handling 5.5 million seats monthly. Its central location in the U.S., major hub status for Delta Air Lines, and extensive domestic and international connections contribute to its top ranking.
#147
Which country is projected to be the largest economy in Africa in 2025?
(a) Nigeria
(b) Egypt
(c) South Africa
(d) Kenya
Explanation: South Africa is projected to regain the top spot as Africa's largest economy in 2025, surpassing Nigeria and Egypt due to currency valuations and economic adjustments.
#148
The Managing Director of the IMF is currently (as of 2024/2025) from which region?
(a) North America
(b) Asia
(c) Europe
(d) South America
Explanation: Traditionally, the Managing Director of the IMF is a European national. Kristalina Georgieva, a Bulgarian economist, has held the position since 2019.
#149
The 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata' are the two major epics of:
(a) Buddhism
(b) Hinduism
(c) Jainism
(d) Sikhism
Explanation: The Ramayana and the Mahabharata are the two fundamental Sanskrit epics of ancient India, central to Hindu mythology and philosophy.
#150
What does 'Cinco de Mayo' celebrate?
(a) Mexican Independence Day
(b) The Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla
(c) The end of the Mexican Revolution
(d) Day of the Dead
Explanation: Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862; it is not Mexico's Independence Day.
#151
Dancing around a 'Maypole' is a traditional part of Midsummer celebrations in:
(a) Italy
(b) Sweden
(c) Greece
(d) Spain
Explanation: Midsummer is one of the most important holidays in Sweden, involving dancing around a decorated Maypole (midsommarstång).
#152
How many member states does the OIC have as of 2025?
(a) 54
(b) 57
(c) 60
(d) 63
Explanation: The OIC has 57 member states, including Syria's reinstated membership on March 7, 2025, after its 2012 suspension.
#153
Who is the current OIC Secretary-General as of 2025?
(a) Yousef Al-Othaimeen
(b) Hissein Brahim Taha
(c) Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu
(d) Iyad Ameen Madani
Explanation: Hissein Brahim Taha, from Chad, has been Secretary-General since November 2020, re-elected in 2024.
#154
Which country has observer status in the OIC as of 2025?
(a) India
(b) Russia
(c) China
(d) Brazil
Explanation: Russia, along with Bosnia, Thailand, Central African Republic, and Northern Cyprus, holds observer status.
#155
Which OIC initiative outlines priorities for 2016–2025?
(a) OIC Vision 2025
(b) Islamic Solidarity Plan
(c) Mecca Framework
(d) Jeddah Strategy
Explanation: OIC Vision 2025, adopted in 2016, focuses on peace, governance, education, and development.
#156
Which country's OIC membership was suspended in 2012 but restored in 2025?
(a) Libya
(b) Syria
(c) Yemen
(d) Iraq
Explanation: Syria's membership was suspended in 2012 due to Assad's violence but restored on March 7, 2025, post-regime change.
#157
Who is the current Secretary-General of the OIC as of 2025?
(a) Yousef Al-Othaimeen
(b) Hissein Brahim Taha
(c) Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu
(d) Iyad Ameen Madani
Explanation: Hissein Brahim Taha, from Chad, has been the OIC Secretary-General since November 2020, re-elected in 2024.
#158
Which OIC initiative, adopted in 2016, outlines priorities until 2025?
(a) OIC Vision 2025
(b) Islamic Solidarity Plan
(c) Mecca Framework
(d) Jeddah Strategy
Explanation: OIC Vision 2025, adopted in 2016, focuses on peace, governance, education, and economic development.
#159
How many member countries does OPEC have as of 2025?
(a) 10
(b) 12
(c) 13
(d) 15
Explanation: OPEC has 12 members after Angola's withdrawal in January 2024, down from 13, including Algeria, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Venezuela.
#160
Who is the current OPEC Secretary General as of 2025?
(a) Mohammed Barkindo
(b) Haitham Al Ghais
(c) Abdalla Salem el-Badri
(d) Yousef Al-Othaimeen
Explanation: Haitham Al Ghais, from Kuwait, has been OPEC's Secretary General since August 2022, overseeing the Secretariat's operations.