November 2025 Edition
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November 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#1581
Pakistan’s 'Polio-Free' status goal in 2025 is supported by which philanthropic organization through the WHO?
(a) The Marshall Plan
(b) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
(c) The Rockefeller Foundation
(d) The Aga Khan Foundation only
Explanation: The Gates Foundation is one of the largest donors to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Bill Gates has visited Pakistan and pledged continued support to the government to overcome the remaining hurdles (security and vaccine hesitancy) to eliminate the virus.
#1582
Which Pakistani official was elected as the Vice-President of the UN General Assembly's 79th session (2024-2025)?
(a) Munir Akram
(b) Permanent Representative from the mission in New York
(c) The Prime Minister
(d) The Foreign Minister
Explanation: Pakistan was elected as one of the Vice-Presidents of the 79th UNGA session. This role allows Pakistan to participate in the UN General Committee, which manages the Assembly’s work program and agenda, giving the country a voice in setting global priorities.
#1583
In early 2025, Pakistan and ______ discussed a 'Currency Swap' agreement to reduce reliance on the US Dollar for bilateral trade?
(a) USA
(b) Russia and Iran
(c) United Kingdom
(d) Australia
Explanation: Pakistan is exploring settling bilateral trade in local currencies (Ruble/Rial/Rupee) with Russia and Iran. This is part of a broader trend among developing nations to bypass the dollar-denominated global financial system and to manage foreign exchange shortages.
#1584
The 'Special Investment Facilitation Council' (SIFC) identifies which sector as a 'Green' investment priority in 2025?
(a) Coal-fired power plants
(b) Corporate Farming and Mineral Extraction for EV batteries
(c) Tobacco farming
(d) None of the above
Explanation: The SIFC is promoting 'Green FDI.' It seeks investment in large-scale corporate farming using water-efficient technology and the mining of critical minerals like lithium and copper, which are essential for the global shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy.
#1585
In 2025, which international body's President visited Pakistan and praised its 'Digital Pakistan' vision?
(a) World Bank
(b) UN General Assembly (79th Session President)
(c) NATO
(d) IMF
Explanation: The UNGA President visited Pakistan in early 2025. During the visit, they lauded Pakistan's progress in sustainable urban development and its 'Digital Pakistan' vision, which align with the regional goals of both the SCO and the UN's Sustainable Development Agenda.
#1586
In 2025, which international body's President visited Pakistan and acknowledged its sacrifices in the war against terrorism during a speech at the Foreign Office?
(a) World Bank
(b) UN General Assembly (President of the 79th Session)
(c) NATO
(d) Interpol
Explanation: The President of the UNGA visited Pakistan in 2025. This visit was diplomatically significant as it provided an opportunity for Pakistan to highlight its role in UN peacekeeping and its heavy human and economic losses in the global fight against extremism.
#1587
Which Muslim majority country is the largest exporter of palm oil to Pakistan as of 2024-2025?
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) Indonesia
(c) Egypt
(d) Jordan
Explanation: Indonesia is the primary supplier of palm oil to Pakistan. The bilateral trade relationship is robust, and both countries are working toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to further boost commercial ties and investment.
#1588
On November 26, 1964 the first TV station was established in the city of:
(a) Lahore
(b) Karachi
(c) Dhaka
(d) Rawalpindi
Explanation: Pakistan Television (PTV) began its journey on November 26, 1964, when the first television station was established in Lahore with the help of Nippon Electric Company of Japan.
#1589
The first Chief Minister of Punjab from August, 1947 to November 1948 was:
(a) Abdur Rab Nishter
(b) Muhammad Hussain Chatta
(c) Iftikhar Hussain Memdoot
(d) Mumtaz Daultana
Explanation: Iftikhar Hussain Khan Mamdot was the first Chief Minister of West Punjab after independence, serving from August 15, 1947, to January 25, 1949.
#1590
Mian Nawaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan on 6 November 1990. How many votes did he receive in the National Assembly?
(a) 153 votes
(b) 154 votes
(c) 155 votes
(d) 156 votes
Explanation: Nawaz Sharif secured 153 votes in the National Assembly, comfortably defeating his rival who received only 39 votes. He became the first Prime Minister from the industrialist class in Pakistan's history.
#1591
What major events occurred on November 3, 2007, in Pakistan?
(a) Musharraf declared a state of emergency
(b) The Constitution was suspended
(c) Chief Justice and several judges were removed
(d) All of the above
Explanation: General Musharraf declared an emergency, issued a PCO, and purged the judiciary to prevent a legal challenge to his presidential election eligibility.
#1592
In 2025, Pakistan Railways launched a 'Track Revamp Plan' worth how much?
(a) Rs 10 billion
(b) Rs 50 billion
(c) Rs 100 billion
(d) Rs 250 billion
Explanation: In November 2025, Pakistan Railways announced a massive Rs 100 billion rehabilitation project to upgrade 19 branch lines across the country, covering 2,479 kilometers of track to improve safety and connectivity.
#1593
In 2025, which international financial institution reaffirmed support for Pakistan's ML-1 railway project?
(a) World Bank
(b) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
(c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(d) Islamic Development Bank
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its support and finalized agreements for the ML-1 project in December 2025 as part of Pakistan's efforts toward economic and logistics modernization.
#1594
What is the total length of Pakistan's railway network as of 2025?
(a) 5,500 km
(b) 7,791 km
(c) 11,881 km
(d) 15,000 km
Explanation: Pakistan's total rail network is approximately 11,881 kilometers long, ranking it among the significant networks in the region, although active operational length varies based on maintenance.
#1595
The 'Panda Bond' initiative mentioned in 2025 news is related to financing projects from which country?
(a) USA
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) China
(d) United Kingdom
Explanation: A Panda Bond is a yuan-denominated sovereign bond issued by a non-Chinese issuer in China. Pakistan prepared to launch its first Panda bond in 2025 to diversify funding sources for CPEC and other projects.
#1596
The 'Hundred Years Vision' announced by the Maritime Ministry in 2025 focuses on what?
(a) Building a space port
(b) Developing 3-4 new deep-sea ports
(c) Paving every village road
(d) Nationalizing all airlines
Explanation: In November 2025, the Maritime Ministry announced a 'Hundred Years Vision' to establish three to four new deep-sea ports along Pakistan's coastline to handle projected trade volumes for 2035-2045.
#1597
What is the primary focus of 'CPEC Phase II' as emphasized by both China and Pakistan in 2024-2025?
(a) Road construction only
(b) Energy generation only
(c) Industrialization, Agriculture, and Science & Tech
(d) Building more coal plants
Explanation: While Phase I focused on overcoming energy and infrastructure bottlenecks, Phase II shifts toward socio-economic development. The core priorities now include industrialization through Special Economic Zones (SEZs), agricultural modernization, and cooperation in science, technology, and information technology.
#1598
The 884 MW Suki Kinari Hydropower project, nearing completion in 2024-2025, is located in which district?
(a) Swat
(b) Mansehra
(c) Chitral
(d) Gilgit
Explanation: The Suki Kinari Hydropower Project is located on the Kunhar River in the Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is one of the largest private sector hydropower projects under CPEC and is a key contributor to the national grid's renewable energy capacity.
#1599
In 2025, Pakistan Railways received its first batch of modern freight wagons and passenger coaches from which country under a modernization contract?
(a) USA
(b) China
(c) Germany
(d) Turkey
Explanation: As part of its railway modernization efforts, Pakistan has imported high-speed passenger coaches and freight wagons from China. This technology transfer also includes local manufacturing of these coaches at the Pakistan Railways Carriage Factory in Islamabad.
#1600
Which organization manages the 'Digital Pakistan' projects, including the 2024-2025 E-Office implementation?
(a) PTA
(b) Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT)
(c) NTC
(d) SUPARCO
Explanation: The MoITT is the lead ministry for the 'Digital Pakistan' vision. It oversees the rollout of the E-Office system across federal ministries to ensure transparency and efficiency, as well as the expansion of broadband and software exports.