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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.
#1821
In October 2021, a major administrative friction occurred between the PM Office and the Military over the appointment of the:
(a) Chief of Army Staff
(b) Director General of ISI
(c) Chief of Naval Staff
(d) Chairman Joint Chiefs
Explanation: A significant standoff occurred in October 2021 regarding the notification of the new Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). While the military had announced the transfer of Lt Gen Faiz Hameed and the appointment of Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum, the PM Office delayed the formal notification, leading to weeks of speculation about a rift between the civil and military leadership.
#1822
What is the significance of 'Freelancing' in Pakistan's services sector as of 2025?
(a) Pakistan ranks 4th globally in terms of growth in the freelance market
(b) It is the largest source of domestic tax
(c) It is only limited to the city of Islamabad
(d) It has no impact on foreign exchange
Explanation: Pakistan has emerged as a global powerhouse in freelancing, consistently ranking among the top 5 countries on platforms like Upwork and Fiverr. Freelancers contribute significantly to the service sector by bringing in millions of dollars in foreign exchange through software development, design, and content creation.
#1823
What is the '5G' status in Pakistan as of 2025?
(a) Already fully operational in all villages
(b) Testing phase complete, with auction and rollout planned for major cities
(c) Banned by the government
(d) Pakistan has decided to stick to 2G only
Explanation: Pakistan has successfully completed 5G trials. The government and PTA are working on the spectrum auction to roll out 5G in major urban centers, which is expected to revolutionize high-speed data services and the IoT ecosystem.
#1824
Who serves as the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan as of 2025, having previously served as the Prime Minister?
(a) Sadiq Sanjrani
(b) Yousaf Raza Gillani
(c) Raza Rabbani
(d) Nayyar Bukhari
Explanation: Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, a senior leader of the PPP and former Prime Minister (2008-2012), was elected unopposed as the Chairman of the Senate in April 2024. His role is to preside over the upper house of parliament, ensuring the representation of provincial interests in the federal legislative process.
#1825
Who is the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and remains its most influential figure despite being in detention through 2024 and 2025?
(a) Gohar Ali Khan
(b) Imran Khan
(c) Omar Ayub Khan
(d) Shibli Faraz
Explanation: Imran Khan, the former cricket star and 22nd Prime Minister, is the founder of PTI. Despite his incarceration since August 2023 and various legal challenges, he remains the central figure of the opposition politics in Pakistan, with his party candidates winning the largest number of seats in the 2024 elections as independents.
#1826
Who is the leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) and a prominent figure in the opposition as of late 2025?
(a) Siraj-ul-Haq
(b) Maulana Fazlur Rehman
(c) Maulana Mufti Mehmood
(d) Sajid Mir
Explanation: Maulana Fazlur Rehman is the head of the JUI-F and was the president of the PDM alliance. In late 2024 and 2025, he has taken an independent and often critical stance against both the government and the PTI, positioning himself as a key power broker in the parliament, especially during the debates on the 26th Constitutional Amendment.
#1827
Which leader serves as the Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives in 2025?
(a) Ishaq Dar
(b) Ahsan Iqbal
(c) Attaullah Tarar
(d) Musadik Malik
Explanation: Ahsan Iqbal of the PML-N is the Federal Minister for Planning. He is known as the primary architect of 'Vision 2025' and is the lead focal person for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, working to revive the momentum of the corridor's second phase.
#1828
Who serves as the Federal Minister for Petroleum and is a key figure in energy negotiations as of 2025?
(a) Hammad Azhar
(b) Dr. Musadik Malik
(c) Ghulam Sarwar Khan
(d) Omar Ayub
Explanation: Dr. Musadik Malik of the PML-N is the Federal Minister for Petroleum. He is a professional with extensive experience in the energy sector and is currently leading efforts to secure long-term LNG deals and exploring regional energy pipelines like TAPI.
#1829
Who serves as the Governor of Sindh, having held the position since October 2022?
(a) Kamran Tessori
(b) Imran Ismail
(c) Ishrat-ul-Ibad
(d) Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui
Explanation: Kamran Tessori of the MQM-P is the Governor of Sindh. He is known for his highly active and public-oriented style, opening the Governor House for IT courses and public grievances, and maintaining a bridge between the MQM-P and the federal establishment.
#1830
A starts a business with an investment of Rs. 25000. After 3 months, B joins with Rs. 30000 and after another 3 months, C joins with Rs. 40000. If the total profit at the end of the year is Rs. 20250, what is the share of C?
(a) Rs. 5000
(b) Rs. 6000
(c) Rs. 6500
(d) Rs. 7000
Explanation: Time for A = 12 months, B = 9 months, C = 6 months. Ratio = (25000*12) : (30000*9) : (40000*6) = 300 : 270 : 240 = 10 : 9 : 8. Total parts = 27. C's share = (8/27) * 20250 = 8 * 750 = Rs. 6000.
#1831
A starts a business with an investment of Rs. 25000. After 3 months, B joins with Rs. 30000 and after another 3 months, C joins with Rs. 40000. If the total profit at the end of the year is Rs. 20250, what is the share of C?
(a) Rs. 5000
(b) Rs. 6000
(c) Rs. 6500
(d) Rs. 7000
Explanation: Time for A = 12 months, B = 9 months, C = 6 months. Ratio = (25000*12) : (30000*9) : (40000*6) = 300 : 270 : 240 = 10 : 9 : 8. Total parts = 27. C's share = (8/27) * 20250 = 8 * 750 = Rs. 6000.
#1832
If 1st October is a Sunday, then 1st November will be:
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Thursday
Explanation: October has 31 days. The number of odd days in a 31-day month is 31 mod 7 = 3. Therefore, the day of the week advances by 3 days for the same date in the next month. Sunday + 3 days = Wednesday.
#1833
What is the day of the week on 31st October 1984?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Thursday
Explanation: Odd days up to 1983 = 1600(0) + 300(1) + 83(20 LY + 63 NY) = 1 + 40 + 63 = 104 = 6 odd days. 1984 is leap. Jan to Oct = 3(J) + 1(F) + 3(M) + 2(A) + 3(M) + 2(J) + 3(J) + 3(A) + 2(S) + 31(O=3) = 25 odd days = 4 odd days. Total = 6 + 4 = 10 = 3 odd days. Day 3 is Wednesday.
#1834
If 2nd October 2005 was Sunday, what day was 2nd October 2006?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Sunday
Explanation: Although 2006 is not a leap year, the period crosses a standard 365-day interval. 365 days yield exactly 1 odd day. Moving forward 1 day from Sunday results in Monday.
#1835
If 4th November 2024 is a Saturday, what will be the day on 4th November 2025?
(a) Sunday
(b) Monday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Wednesday
Explanation: Wait, 2024 is a leap year, but February 29th has already passed by November. Moving from Nov 2024 to Nov 2025 crosses February 2025, which has 28 days (ordinary year). This is 365 days, yielding 1 odd day. Wait, my option logic was Monday? Saturday + 1 = Sunday. Let me correct the options to have Sunday as correct.
#1836
Which day of the week was 6/9/2025?
(a) Tuesday
(b) Saturday
(c) Monday
(d) Wednesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Saturday. 3. Therefore, 6/9/2025 fell on a Saturday.
#1837
Which day of the week was 27/8/2025?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Monday
(c) Thursday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Wednesday. 3. Therefore, 27/8/2025 fell on a Wednesday.
#1838
Which day of the week was 27/12/2025?
(a) Monday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Saturday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Saturday. 3. Therefore, 27/12/2025 fell on a Saturday.
#1839
Which day of the week was 13/2/2025?
(a) Tuesday
(b) Thursday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Thursday. 3. Therefore, 13/2/2025 fell on a Thursday.
#1840
Which day of the week was 20/11/2025?
(a) Tuesday
(b) Monday
(c) Thursday
(d) Wednesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Thursday. 3. Therefore, 20/11/2025 fell on a Thursday.