#81

Which country chairs ASEAN in 2025?

(a) Malaysia

(b) Thailand

(c) Vietnam

(d) Indonesia

Explanation: ASEAN chairmanship rotates annually among member states, and Malaysia is scheduled to chair ASEAN in 2025.

#82

How many full member states does BRICS have as of January 2025?

(a) 5

(b) 9

(c) 10

(d) 13

Explanation: As of January 2025, BRICS has 10 members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia.

#83

Which country became the first Southeast Asian member of BRICS in 2025?

(a) Thailand

(b) Indonesia

(c) Malaysia

(d) Vietnam

Explanation: Indonesia joined BRICS as a full member on January 6, 2025, marking it as the first Southeast Asian member.

#84

Who is the current Secretary General of the CIS (as of 2025)?

(a) Viktor Yanukovych

(b) Sergey Lebedev

(c) Nursultan Nazarbayev

(d) Alexander Lukashenko

Explanation: Sergey Lebedev has served as the Executive Secretary (later retitled Secretary General) of the CIS since 2007.

#85

As of 2025, what is the total number of member states in the Commonwealth?

Explanation: The membership stands at 56 nations following the admission of Gabon and Togo in 2022.

#86

Who currently serves as the Head of the Commonwealth (as of 2025)?

Explanation: King Charles III is the Head of the Commonwealth. This role is symbolic and not hereditary; Commonwealth leaders formally agreed in 2018 that he would succeed Queen Elizabeth II.

#87

Which country withdrew from the Commonwealth in 2003 and has not rejoined as of 2025?

Explanation: Zimbabwe withdrew in 2003 after its suspension was extended due to governance and human rights issues under Robert Mugabe. It has applied to rejoin but has not yet been readmitted.

#88

How many member states does the EU have as of 2025?

Explanation: The EU has 27 member states following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom in 2020.

#89

Who serves as the President of the European Commission as of 2025?

Explanation: Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected for a second term in 2024, continuing her leadership of the European Commission into 2025.

#90

What was the budget allocated for the 2025 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships?

Explanation: The 2025 call for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships was allocated a budget of €404.3 million to support researchers.

#91

Who is the President of the Eurogroup who welcomed US-China tariff adjustments in May 2025?

Explanation: Paschal Donohoe, serving as President of the Eurogroup, welcomed the temporary rollback of tariffs as a positive step for trade stability.

#92

In May 2025, which country's officials reported that human traffickers were cutting deals with local employers?

Explanation: Cyprus's deputy migration minister, Nicholas Ioannides, reported that traffickers were collaborating with local employers to exploit Syrian migrants.

#93

Which EU institution faced criticism from farmers in 2025 regarding excessive administrative burdens?

Explanation: The European Commission faced protests and criticism from the agricultural sector over complex regulations and administrative requirements.

#94

What unusual asset did reports suggest the EU considered offering in 2025 trade talks with the US?

Explanation: Reports indicated that the EU considered offering prison space to the US as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations, reflecting the complexity of the talks.

#95

Which EU leader publicly criticized Hungary's use of the veto power in May 2025?

Explanation: Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin criticized the Hungarian government for 'abusing' the veto power to block EU decision-making.

#96

As of 2025, how many member states does the ECO have?

Explanation: The 10 members are: Iran, Pakistan, Turkey (founding members), plus Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

#97

What is the significance of World Tourism Day (celebrated annually on September 27)?

(a) It marks the establishment of the UN.

(b) It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the UNWTO Statutes.

(c) It is the start of the high tourism season.

(d) It commemorates the first international flight.

Explanation: World Tourism Day highlights tourism’s contribution to achieving the SDGs and addresses global challenges.

#98

The UNDP’s strategic plan (currently Strategic Plan 2022-2025) emphasizes which overarching theme?

(a) Achieving universal literacy by 2030.

(b) Working towards a sustainable planet, resilient societies, and gender equality.

(c) Funding only infrastructure projects.

(d) Focusing exclusively on microfinance for rural women.

Explanation: These are the broad impact areas that guide the UNDP's current work.

#99

Where is the G7’s presidency hosted in 2025?

(a) Italy

(b) Canada

(c) Japan

(d) United Kingdom

Explanation: The G7 presidency rotates annually, and Canada is presiding in 2025, setting the agenda and hosting the annual summit.

#100

How many members does the G20 have as of 2025?

(a) 19

(b) 20

(c) 21

(d) 22

Explanation: The G20 comprises 19 countries, the European Union, and the African Union, which joined as a permanent member in 2023, totaling 21 members.

September 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions