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September 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#2261
In which country was the 17th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit held in September 2019?
(a) Egypt
(b) Azerbaijan
(c) Iran
(d) Cuba
Explanation: The 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, in October 2019, following the 17th summit held in Venezuela. Although the question references a 2019 date, the summit hosted by Azerbaijan is the primary event associated with that year. The movement continues to serve as a forum for countries not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc.
#2262
Where was the 17th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement held in September 2016?
(a) Havana
(b) Venezuela
(c) Sharm El Sheikh
(d) Jakarta
Explanation: The 17th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) took place on Margarita Island, Venezuela, in September 2016. The summit brought together heads of state and government from member countries to discuss global political and economic issues. Venezuela assumed the chairmanship of the movement during this event, succeeding Iran, which had held the presidency since 2012.
#2263
Which nation was the second-to-last country to be admitted as a member of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2002?
(a) Czech Republic
(b) Montenegro
(c) Tonga
(d) Timor-East
Explanation: Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially gained its independence and was admitted as the 191st member state of the United Nations on September 27, 2002. This historic event followed a long struggle for self-determination. Switzerland was admitted shortly after, making Timor-Leste the second-to-last member to join during that specific period of expansion.
#2264
Which aircraft was responsible for the collision with the South Tower of the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks?
(a) United Airlines Flight 175
(b) United Airlines Flight 93
(c) American Airlines Flight 11
(d) American Airlines Flight 77
Explanation: On September 11, 2001, United Airlines Flight 175 was hijacked and deliberately flown into the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. This event was part of a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that significantly impacted global security and international relations. The aircraft, a Boeing 767, struck the building at 9:03 AM, causing catastrophic damage and resulting in the eventual collapse of the tower.
#2265
Which United States Attorney General faced significant criticism for his approach to civil liberties and the expansion of surveillance powers following the September 11 attacks?
(a) Ben Curtes
(b) Paul Wolfowitz
(c) John Ashcroft
(d) David Kelly
Explanation: John Ashcroft served as the 79th U.S. Attorney General under President George W. Bush. He was a central figure in the implementation of the USA PATRIOT Act, which drew intense scrutiny and criticism from civil rights advocates who argued that the legislation infringed upon individual privacy and constitutional protections.
#2266
Which institution, established in September 1947, is recognized as the first stock exchange market in Pakistan?
(a) Karachi stock exchange
(b) None of these
(c) Lahore stock exchange
(d) Islamabad stock exchange
Explanation: The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) was incorporated in September 1947, shortly after the independence of Pakistan. It served as the primary financial hub for the country's capital markets for decades. In 2016, it was merged with the Lahore and Islamabad stock exchanges to form the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), which remains the central platform for trading securities in the country today.
#2267
Which major international summit did India host in New Delhi on September 9-10, 2023?
(a) Shanghai Conference
(b) G7
(c) G20
(d) G9
Explanation: India held the presidency of the G20 for the year 2023. The culmination of this presidency was the G20 Leaders' Summit held in New Delhi, where heads of state and government from the world's major economies gathered to discuss global economic challenges, climate change, and sustainable development goals.
#2268
In which country was the G20 Leaders' Summit hosted on September 4-5, 2016?
(a) US
(b) France
(c) China
(d) India
Explanation: The 2016 G20 summit, which served as the eleventh meeting of the Group of Twenty, was held in the city of Hangzhou, China. This was the first time China hosted the G20 summit, focusing on themes of innovation, structural reform, and global economic growth during the two-day event.
#2269
In September 2008, the Nawabshah District in Sindh was renamed to which of the following?
(a) Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
(b) Altaf Hussain
(c) Shaheed Benazirabad
(d) Abdul Qadeer Khan
Explanation: In September 2008, the provincial government of Sindh officially renamed the Nawabshah District to Shaheed Benazirabad. This decision was made to honor the memory of the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated in December 2007. The renaming reflects the political and social significance of the region in the context of Pakistan's modern political history.
#2270
Who was the first Muslim woman to travel to space, launching on September 18, 2006?
(a) Numera Saleem
(b) Khalid Razia
(c) Effat Aashiq
(d) Anousheh Ansari
Explanation: Anousheh Ansari, an Iranian-American engineer and entrepreneur, made history on September 18, 2006, by becoming the first self-funded woman to fly to the International Space Station. Her mission aboard the Russian Soyuz TMA-9 spacecraft solidified her status as the first Muslim woman to travel into space, serving as an inspiration for women in science and technology globally.
#2271
In September 2023, as part of a prisoner exchange agreement, how much in Iranian funds was transferred from South Korea to Qatar following the lifting of US sanctions?
(a) $3 billion
(b) $4 billion
(c) $1 billion
(d) $6 billion
Explanation: In September 2023, the United States and Iran reached a deal involving a prisoner swap. As part of the arrangement, the US allowed the transfer of approximately $6 billion in frozen Iranian oil revenue from South Korean banks to restricted accounts in Qatar, to be used for humanitarian purposes.
#2272
How many pages were contained in the record-breaking Sunday edition of The New York Times published on September 14, 1987?
(a) 1410
(b) 1812
(c) 1577
(d) 1612
Explanation: The Sunday edition of The New York Times dated September 14, 1987, holds the record for the largest newspaper edition ever printed in terms of page count. It consisted of 1,612 pages, reflecting a massive volume of advertising and editorial content that was unprecedented in the history of print journalism at that time.
#2273
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).
#2274
Who was the first Pakistani appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army on 6th September 1950?
(a) General Muhammad Ayub Khan
(b) General Muhammad Musa
(c) General Yahya Khan
(d) General Tikka Khan
Explanation: General Muhammad Ayub Khan was appointed the first Pakistani Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army on 6th September 1950, succeeding British officers. His leadership marked a significant step in nationalizing the military and later led to his presidency after the 1958 coup.
#2275
Peer Sahib Manki Sharif founded which party in September 1949?
(a) Jinnah Awami Muslim League
(b) Jinnah League
(c) Awami Muslim League
(d) None of these
Explanation: Pir Manki Sharif founded the Awami Muslim League in September 1949, advocating for Pashtun rights and democratic principles. The original question was misnumbered as “13” but treated as part of CSS 1997, and the answer was correct.
#2276
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.
#2277
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.
#2278
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).
#2279
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.
#2280
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.