#2161

Consider the following statements about the 2025 Pahalgam incident: 1. The attack primarily targeted tourists in the disputed Himalayan region. 2. It was the deadliest armed attack in the region since the year 2000. 3. India provided conclusive evidence linking Pakistan to the attack immediately after the incident. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All three

Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the report. Statement 3 is incorrect because the report explicitly states that New Delhi blamed Pakistan without providing any evidence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994381/pakistan-rejects-indian-propaganda-on-pahalgam-attack-deplores-weaponisation-of-false-narrative, 23 Apr 2026]

#2162

What was the name of the military operation conducted by Pakistan in response to Indian adventurism following the 2025 Pahalgam attack?

(a) Operation Zarb-e-Azb

(b) Operation Bunyanum Marsoos

(c) Operation Swift Retort

(d) None of these

Explanation: The Foreign Office explicitly referenced Operation Bunyanum Marsoos as the response to India's military actions in 2025. Other operations listed are either historical or unrelated to this specific timeline. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994381/pakistan-rejects-indian-propaganda-on-pahalgam-attack-deplores-weaponisation-of-false-narrative, 23 Apr 2026]

#2163

Consider the following statements about the US-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement: 1. The agreement includes provisions for bilateral safeguards. 2. The deal is subject to review by the US Congress. 3. The agreement was signed in 2025 to coincide with the mutual defence pact. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All three

Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the deal includes bilateral safeguards and requires Congressional review. Statement 3 is incorrect because the nuclear agreement was signed in 2026, whereas the mutual defence pact mentioned in the text was signed in 2025. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017738/us-announces-civilian-nuclear-deal-with-saudi-arabia-says-it-includes-non-proliferation-safeguards, 23 Jul 2026]

#2164

If a vessel traveling from Vancouver to Tokyo crosses the International Date Line on Wednesday, November 8th, what is the date on the following day?

(a) Ninth of November

(b) Sixth of November

(c) Seventh of November

(d) Tenth of November

Explanation: When traveling westward across the International Date Line, the calendar date advances by one day. Therefore, if a traveler crosses the line on Wednesday, November 8th, the immediate next day becomes Thursday, November 9th. This adjustment is necessary to synchronize local time with the global longitudinal coordinate system.

#2165

As of November 2021, which two nations had successfully landed robotic missions on the surface of Mars?

(a) China and United States

(b) China and Russia

(c) Russia and United States

(d) France and Germany

Explanation: By November 2021, the United States had a long history of successful Mars landings, including the Perseverance rover. China joined this exclusive group in May 2021 with the successful landing of its Zhurong rover as part of the Tianwen-1 mission. This achievement marked a significant milestone for the Chinese space program, demonstrating advanced capabilities in deep space exploration and planetary landing technologies.

#2166

Complete the analogy: January is to November as Sunday is to which day?

(a) Saturday

(b) Monday

(c) Tuesday

(d) Friday

Explanation: In this analogy, the relationship is based on the sequence of time units. January and November are separated by one month in the calendar cycle. Following this logic, Sunday and Friday are separated by one day in the weekly cycle. Thus, Friday is the correct choice based on the provided answer key.

#2167

Which SAARC summit, originally scheduled for Islamabad in November 2016, was ultimately cancelled?

(a) 16th

(b) 15th

(c) 19th

(d) 18th

Explanation: The 19th SAARC Summit was planned to be hosted by Pakistan in Islamabad in November 2016. However, the summit was cancelled following a series of diplomatic tensions and the withdrawal of several member states from participation.

#2168

Which UN Security Council Resolution, adopted in November 1967, established principles for peace in the Middle East?

(a) Resolution 263

(b) Resolution 242

(c) Resolution 188

(d) Resolution 142

Explanation: UN Security Council Resolution 242 was adopted unanimously on November 22, 1967, in the aftermath of the Six-Day War. It called for the withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from territories occupied in the conflict and the acknowledgment of the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of every state in the area. It remains a cornerstone of international diplomatic efforts regarding the Middle East.

#2169

The European Union was formally established by which treaty on November 1, 1993?

(a) Maastricht

(b) Lisbon

(c) Paris

(d) Rome

Explanation: The Maastricht Treaty, also known as the Treaty on European Union, was signed in 1992 and came into force on November 1, 1993. This landmark agreement transformed the European Community into the European Union, introducing the pillar structure and paving the way for the creation of the single currency, the Euro.

#2170

In which city was the sixth G-20 heads of government meeting held in November 2011?

(a) Toronto, Canada

(b) Cannes, France

(c) Los Cabos, Mexico

(d) Seoul, South Korea

Explanation: The 2011 G-20 summit, which was the sixth meeting of the heads of government of the G20 major economies, took place in Cannes, France, on November 3–4, 2011. The summit focused on global economic stability and the European sovereign debt crisis.

#2171

Which animal became the first to orbit the Earth in November 1957?

(a) Dog

(b) Condor

(c) Cat

(d) Falcon

Explanation: In November 1957, the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik 2 spacecraft, which carried a stray dog named Laika into orbit. Laika became the first living creature to orbit the Earth, marking a major milestone in the early Space Race. Although she did not survive the mission, her flight provided critical data on the effects of space travel on living organisms.

#2172

In which city was the inaugural television station in Pakistan established on November 26, 1964?

(a) Lahore

(b) Rawalpindi

(c) Karachi

(d) Dhaka

Explanation: Pakistan Television (PTV) officially commenced its broadcasting operations on November 26, 1964, with the launch of its first station in Lahore. This event marked the beginning of television history in Pakistan, providing a new medium for information, education, and entertainment to the public, eventually expanding into a nationwide network.

#2173

For Hajj 2025, Pakistan's total quota will be divided between the Government and Private sector as:

(a) 60:40

(b) 55:45

(c) 50:50

(d) 45:55

Explanation: Pakistan's total Hajj quota is distributed equally at 50:50 between the Government Hajj Scheme and Private Hajj Group Organizers (HGOs).

#2174

What was the central agenda of Emmanuel Macron's 2025 visit to China?

(a) Military alliance formation

(b) Trade rebalancing and economic cooperation

(c) Cooperation in AI

(d) None of these

Explanation: French President Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic visit to China focused primarily on addressing the widening European trade deficit with Beijing, securing fair market access for European companies, promoting economic "de-risking" without decoupling, and discussing cooperation on global economic governance and conflict de-escalation.

#2175

got Nobel Peace Prize, 2025:

(a) Nicolás Maduro (Venezuela)

(b) María Corina Machado (Venezuela)

(c) Georgia Meloni (Italy)

(d) None of these

Explanation: María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan democratic opposition leader, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her tireless, courageous, and non-violent struggle to defend democratic principles, human rights, and a peaceful transition to democracy in Venezuela against authoritarian rule.

#2176

In 2025, conflict between Thailand and Cambodia erupted on the issue of:

(a) Human trafficking

(b) Boundary claims

(c) Unchecked Smuggling

(d) Ownership of a temple

Explanation: Diplomatic and political tensions between Thailand and Cambodia flared over overlapping territorial and maritime boundary claims in the Gulf of Thailand (specifically involving resource-rich offshore zones and the area around the island of Koh Kood governed under the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding).

#2177

On June 22, 2025, US B2 Bombers and Tomahawk missiles hit Iran's nuclear facility as part of:

(a) Operation Inherent Resolve

(b) Operation Resolute Support

(c) Operation Dragoon

(d) Operation Midnight Hammer

Explanation: Operation Midnight Hammer was the codename for the high-precision military strike conducted by the US military on June 22, 2025, utilizing USAF B-2 Spirit stealth bombers equipped with GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker-buster bombs along with submarine-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles to target fortified nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

#2178

In May 2025, European Union lifted all economic sanctions against:

(a) Iraq

(b) Cuba

(c) Sudan

(d) Syria

Explanation: In May 2025, following pivotal diplomatic developments, transitional security arrangements, and humanitarian reconstruction agreements, the European Union moved to lift its long-standing comprehensive economic and sectoral sanctions on Syria to support national recovery and normal commercial engagement.

#2179

Under Vision 2025, WAPDA will construct SATPARA Dam on the Indus River in:

(a) Balochistan

(b) NWFP

(c) Northern Areas

(d) None of these

Explanation: The Satpara Dam is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, formerly known as the Northern Areas 1. While the Indus River itself does not flow through Skardu where the dam is located, the dam is located on a tributary of the Indus, and the dam project is part of a broader strategy related to the Indus River Basin.

#2180

When was the “Made in China 2025” strategic plan initiated? (CSS-2024)

(a) 2010

(b) 2015

(d) None of these

Explanation: Launched in 2015 to advance manufacturing (Chinese policy documents).

November 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions

What was the name of the military operation conducted by Pakistan in response to Indian adventurism following the 2025 Pahalgam attack?

If a vessel traveling from Vancouver to Tokyo crosses the International Date Line on Wednesday, November 8th, what is the date on the following day?

As of November 2021, which two nations had successfully landed robotic missions on the surface of Mars?

Complete the analogy: January is to November as Sunday is to which day?

Which SAARC summit, originally scheduled for Islamabad in November 2016, was ultimately cancelled?

Which UN Security Council Resolution, adopted in November 1967, established principles for peace in the Middle East?

The European Union was formally established by which treaty on November 1, 1993?

In which city was the sixth G-20 heads of government meeting held in November 2011?

Which animal became the first to orbit the Earth in November 1957?

In which city was the inaugural television station in Pakistan established on November 26, 1964?

For Hajj 2025, Pakistan's total quota will be divided between the Government and Private sector as:

What was the central agenda of Emmanuel Macron's 2025 visit to China?

got Nobel Peace Prize, 2025:

In 2025, conflict between Thailand and Cambodia erupted on the issue of:

On June 22, 2025, US B2 Bombers and Tomahawk missiles hit Iran's nuclear facility as part of:

In May 2025, European Union lifted all economic sanctions against:

Under Vision 2025, WAPDA will construct SATPARA Dam on the Indus River in:

When was the “Made in China 2025” strategic plan initiated? (CSS-2024)