#961

Which experimental lunar lander by Intuitive Machines, named 'Athena' (IM-2), was scheduled for a mission in 2025?

(a) Peregrine

(b) Athena

(c) Odysseus

(d) Griffin

Explanation: The IM-2 mission, featuring the 'Athena' lander, was an Intuitive Machines mission scheduled for 2025 to deliver payloads to the lunar south pole.

#962

What is the name of the legislative bill passed in Pakistan in 2025 to create a 'Digital Nation'?

(a) The Cyber Security Act 2025

(b) The Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025

(c) The E-Commerce Regulation Bill

(d) The Pakistan IT Ordinance

Explanation: The 'Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025' is the legislation aimed at providing a legal framework for digitizing the economy, governance, and society in Pakistan.

#963

Which country's 'Tianping' satellite series saw new launches in 2024/2025 for atmospheric calibration?

(a) Japan

(b) China

(c) Russia

(d) India

Explanation: The Tianping series of satellites are Chinese satellites used for calibration of ground-based radar equipment and atmospheric studies.

#964

Which major update did the 'Pak ID' mobile app receive in 2025 regarding biometric verification?

(a) Voice recognition

(b) Contactless fingerprint acquisition

(c) DNA matching

(d) Retina scan

Explanation: The Pak ID app was updated to support advanced contactless fingerprint acquisition using a smartphone camera, making remote identity verification easier for citizens.

#965

The 'Eagle' supercomputer, ranked highly in 2025, is a cloud-based system operated by which company?

(a) Google

(b) Microsoft (Azure)

(c) Amazon (AWS)

(d) IBM

Explanation: Eagle is a supercomputer system hosted on the Microsoft Azure cloud, demonstrating that cloud-based HPC can compete with traditional on-premise supercomputers.

#966

Which 'Sentinel' satellite, part of the Copernicus program, was scheduled for launch in June 2025 to continue radar imaging?

(a) Sentinel-2C

(b) Sentinel-1D

(c) Sentinel-5P

(d) Sentinel-3B

Explanation: Sentinel-1D is a C-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite scheduled for launch in 2025 to ensure the continuity of radar data for the Copernicus environmental program.

#967

In 2025, which platform was noted for being the 'biggest beneficiary' of the X (Twitter) ban in Pakistan?

(a) Mastodon

(b) Telegram

(c) Bluesky

(d) Truth Social

Explanation: Reports from 2025 indicated that Telegram saw a massive surge in downloads and user base in Pakistan, becoming a primary alternative for communication following restrictions on X (Twitter).

#968

The 'Genesis Mission', launched by the US in late 2025, aims to unite which two fields?

(a) Space and Oceanography

(b) AI and Science

(c) Military and Education

(d) Crypto and Banking

Explanation: The Genesis Mission is a US initiative launched to integrate Artificial Intelligence resources with scientific research data to accelerate discovery and innovation.

#969

What is the name of the location-based social app that gained traction in 2025 for redefining networking?

(a) Jagat

(b) Zenly 2

(c) MapChat

(d) GeoSocial

Explanation: Jagat is a social platform that gained popularity in 2025, focusing on location-based interactions and allowing users to see friends' real-time activities on a map.

#970

The 'Blue Ghost' mission 1, scheduled for 2025, is a lunar lander developed by which private company?

(a) SpaceX

(b) Firefly Aerospace

(c) Blue Origin

(d) Astrobotic

Explanation: Blue Ghost is a lunar lander developed by Firefly Aerospace. Its first mission was scheduled for 2025 to deliver NASA payloads to the Moon's Mare Crisium.

#971

In 2025, Pakistan's IT Minister announced that the country had become the 9th largest market for what?

(a) Semiconductors

(b) Mobile App Downloads

(c) 5G Towers

(d) Crypto trading

Explanation: Data released in 2025 highlighted that Pakistan had become the 9th largest market globally for mobile app downloads, reflecting its rapidly growing digital user base.

#972

Which new feature did 'WhatsApp' add in late 2025 to resemble Instagram?

(a) Reels

(b) Activity Notes on Profiles

(c) Stories

(d) Filters

Explanation: WhatsApp introduced 'Activity Notes' (or just Notes) to user profiles, a feature similar to Instagram Notes, allowing users to share short text updates with contacts.

#973

Which 'WorldView' satellite constellation by Maxar saw new launches in 2025?

(a) Legion

(b) Discovery

(c) Pioneer

(d) Vantage

Explanation: Maxar Technologies launched satellites for its 'WorldView Legion' constellation in 2025, which provides high-frequency, high-resolution Earth imagery.

#974

Which upcoming European launcher is set to carry the 'Galileo' navigation satellites in late 2025?

(a) Ariane 5

(b) Ariane 6

(c) Vega C

(d) Falcon 9

Explanation: The Ariane 6, Europe's new heavy-lift launch vehicle, is scheduled to deploy Galileo navigation satellites as part of its early missions.

#975

Which platform won a spot as a finalist for the '2025 App Store Awards' in the Apple TV category for its accessibility?

(a) Netflix

(b) HBO Max

(c) Disney+

(d) Hulu

Explanation: HBO Max was recognized as a finalist in the 2025 App Store Awards for its streaming service and specifically for prioritizing accessibility.

#976

In which city will the 35th National Games of Pakistan be held in December 2025?

(a) Lahore

(b) Islamabad

(c) Karachi

(d) Peshawar

Explanation: The 35th National Games of Pakistan are scheduled to take place in Karachi from December 6 to 13, 2025.

#977

Which sport was controversially removed from the schedule of the 35th National Games (2025)?

(a) Cycling

(b) Boxing

(c) Swimming

(d) Badminton

Explanation: Cycling was removed from the 35th National Games schedule due to internal disputes within the federation, causing significant controversy.

#978

Arshad Nadeem won a Gold medal at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships held in:

(a) Bangkok, Thailand

(b) Gumi, South Korea

(c) Hangzhou, China

(d) Doha, Qatar

Explanation: Arshad Nadeem continued his winning streak by securing Gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, with a throw of 86.40m.

#979

Arshad Nadeem won the Gold medal at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games held in:

(a) Konya

(b) Baku

(c) Riyadh

(d) Tehran

Explanation: Arshad Nadeem successfully defended his title by winning Gold at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

#980

Who is the current President of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) as of 2025?

(a) Arif Hasan

(b) Arif Saeed

(c) Qasim Zia

(d) Fehmida Mirza

Explanation: Arif Saeed was elected as the new President of the Pakistan Olympic Association, succeeding Lt Gen (retd) Arif Hasan.

September 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions