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October 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#2341
The Pakistan Republican Party was formed in October 1955. The President of the party was:
(a) Nawab Muzaffar Ali Khan Qizilbash
(b) Mirza Mumtaz Hassan Qizilbash
(c) Dr Khan Sahib
(d) Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti
Explanation: Nawab Muzaffar Ali Khan Qizilbash was the president of the Pakistan Republican Party formed in 1955.
#2342
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.
#2343
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.
#2344
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).
#2345
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.
#2346
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.
#2347
What was the magnitude of the Earthquake that shook Northern Pakistan and Kashmir on October 8, 2005?
(a) 5.7
(b) 7.5
(c) 7.7
(d) None of these
Explanation: The devastating earthquake that struck northern Pakistan and parts of Kashmir on October 8, 2005, had a moment magnitude of 7.6 [1, p12]. Since 7.6 is not among the options, "None of these" is the correct answer.
#2348
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.
#2349
When was the “Made in China 2025” strategic plan initiated? (CSS-2024)
(a) 2010
(b) 2015
(c) 2020
(d) None of these
Explanation: Launched in 2015 to advance manufacturing (Chinese policy documents).
#2350
When was the “Made in China 2025” strategic plan initiated? (CSS-2024)
(a) 2010
(b) 2015
(c) 2020
(d) None of these
Explanation: Duplicate of Q104; retained for completeness.
#2351
Which crucial political delegation in October 1906 directly preceded and paved the way for the creation of the Muslim League?
(a) The Delhi Deputation
(b) The Simla Deputation
(c) The Khilafat Delegation
(d) The London Muslim Deputation
Explanation: On 1 October 1906, a delegation of 35 prominent Muslim leaders led by Sir Aga Khan III met Viceroy Lord Minto at Simla (the Simla Deputation) to demand separate electorates and adequate representation in legislative bodies for Muslims.
#2352
What notorious incident occurred in October 1763 in which over 150 British prisoners were killed on Mir Qasim's orders before his retreat?
(a) The Black Hole Tragedy
(b) The Patna Massacre
(c) The Siege of Arcot
(d) The Kanpur Massacre
Explanation: Enraged by British advances and the capture of his territory, Mir Qasim ordered the execution of approximately 150 British military and civilian prisoners at Patna, including Company agent William Ellis. The killings were carried out by his commander Walter Reinhardt (Samru) and intensified British resolve to crush him.
#2353
Which historic administrative system was introduced by Ayub Khan through the Basic Democracies Order in October 1959?
(a) Local Self-Government Board System
(b) Basic Democracies (BD) System
(c) Panchayati Raj Tier System
(d) Community Development Council System
Explanation: Promulgated on 27 October 1959, the Basic Democracies Order created a five-tier (later four-tier) system of local government comprising 80,000 (later increased to 120,000) directly elected Basic Democrats, split equally between East and West Pakistan. These BD members served as an electoral college for presidential and legislative elections.
#2354
What describes the post-monsoon transitional period in Pakistan occurring during October and November?
(a) Severe cyclone activity across all northern mountainous valleys
(b) Clear skies, dry air, warm days, increasingly cool nights, and generally stable weather across the country
(c) Continuous widespread monsoon deluges across the Indus Plain
(d) Heavy blizzards throughout southern Sindh and lower Punjab
Explanation: October and November mark the post-monsoon transition period across Pakistan. Characterized by the retreat of moist winds and the onset of continental anticyclonic conditions, this season brings clear skies, minimal rainfall, pleasant daytime warmth, and progressively cooler nighttime temperatures.
#2355
Who unilaterally dissolved the Constituent Assembly on 24 October 1954?
(a) Ghulam Muhammad
(b) Iskander Mirza
(c) Ayub Khan
(d) Liaquat Ali Khan
#2356
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 won by the ?
(a) Pakistan
(b) India
(c) England
(d) Australia
#2357
Athar moved here _____ October.
(a) In
(b) At
(c) On
(d) From
#2358
On October 24, 1954, ____ imposed emergency in the country and dissolved the Constituent Assembly ?
(a) Ayub Khan
(b) Ghulam Muhammad
(c) Iskandar Ali Mirza
(d) Khawaja Nazimuddin
#2359
Wasim moved here _______ October ?
(a) From
(b) At
(c) On
(d) In
#2360
Which country hosted the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
(a) UAE
(b) Pakistan
(c) Both A and B
(d) Australia