September 2025 Edition
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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.
#101
Which country will host the G20 Summit in 2025?
(a) United States
(b) South Africa
(c) China
(d) Germany
Explanation: South Africa assumed the G20 presidency on December 1, 2024, and will host the 2025 Summit, the first African nation to do so.
#102
What was the theme of South Africa’s G20 presidency in 2025?
(a) One Earth, One Family, One Future
(b) Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability
(c) People, Planet, Prosperity
(d) Recover Together, Recover Stronger
Explanation: South Africa’s 2025 G20 presidency adopted the theme 'Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability' to address global challenges.
#103
Which country occupied Mukden capital of Manchuria on 19th September, 1931?
(a) China
(b) Russia
(c) Thailand
(d) Japan
Explanation: Following the staged 'Mukden Incident' (an explosion on a railway track), Japanese military forces occupied Mukden (Shenyang) on September 19, 1931. This marked the beginning of the Japanese invasion of Manchuria, a direct violation of the League's Covenant that eventually led to Japan's withdrawal from the League.
#104
How many member states are part of the GCC as of 2025?
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 8
Explanation: The GCC comprises six monarchies: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
#105
Who is the current GCC Secretary-General as of 2025?
(a) Abdulrahman Al Attiyah
(b) Nayef Al-Hajraf
(c) Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi
(d) Khalid Al-Jarallah
Explanation: Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi has been the GCC Secretary-General since February 2023, succeeding Nayef Al-Hajraf.
#106
Which city hosted the US-GCC Summit in May 2025?
(a) Doha
(b) Riyadh
(c) Abu Dhabi
(d) Muscat
Explanation: Riyadh hosted the US-GCC Summit in May 2025, discussing Gaza, Palestine, and regional stability.
#107
How many member countries does INTERPOL have as of 2025?
(a) 190
(b) 194
(c) 196
(d) 200
Explanation: INTERPOL has 196 member countries, with Palau joining as the 196th on November 28, 2023.
#108
Who is the current Secretary-General of INTERPOL as of 2025?
(a) Jürgen Stock
(b) Ronald Noble
(c) Kim Jong Yang
(d) Meng Hongwei
Explanation: Jürgen Stock has been INTERPOL’s Secretary-General since 2014, re-elected in 2019, overseeing daily operations.
#109
Which INTERPOL program delivered equipment to Malaysia in 2025?
(a) Operation Jackal
(b) Project TERMINUS
(c) Global MVP
(d) Cyber Fusion
Explanation: Project TERMINUS enhanced Malaysia’s ability to detect transnational criminals in 2025.
#110
Which fugitive was arrested in Tennessee in 2025 via INTERPOL collaboration?
(a) Nirav Modi
(b) Luis Alejandro Ruiz Godoy
(c) John Boulachanis
(d) Nehal Modi
Explanation: Luis Alejandro Ruiz Godoy, a Tren de Aragua fugitive, was arrested in Tennessee in 2025.
#111
How many member states does the Arab League have as of 2025?
(a) 20
(b) 22
(c) 24
(d) 26
Explanation: The Arab League has 22 members, including Egypt, Syria, and Palestine, with no changes since Comoros joined in 1993.
#112
Who is the current Secretary-General of the Arab League as of 2025?
(a) Amr Moussa
(b) Ahmed Aboul Gheit
(c) Nabil Elaraby
(d) Mahmoud Riad
Explanation: Ahmed Aboul Gheit has been Secretary-General since 2016, leading the League’s operations.
#113
How many member countries does NATO have as of 2025?
(a) 28
(b) 30
(c) 31
(d) 32
Explanation: NATO has 32 members, with Finland joining in 2023 and Sweden in 2024, expanding the alliance.
#114
Who is the current NATO Secretary General as of 2025?
(a) Jens Stoltenberg
(b) Mark Rutte
(c) Anders Fogh Rasmussen
(d) Josep Borrell
Explanation: Mark Rutte, former Dutch Prime Minister, became NATO Secretary General on October 1, 2024, succeeding Jens Stoltenberg.
#115
What is the shortest living dog (female) as of 2024/2025?
(a) Miracle Milly
(b) Boo Boo
(c) Pearl
(d) Chihuahua
Explanation: Pearl, a Chihuahua, holds the record for the shortest dog living, measuring just 9.14 cm (3.59 in) in height.
#116
Which airline is considered the largest in the world by passenger numbers in 2025?
(a) American Airlines
(b) Delta Air Lines
(c) Ryanair
(d) China Southern Airlines
Explanation: American Airlines, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is the worldâs largest airline by passenger numbers in 2025, carrying over 200 million passengers annually. Its extensive network and Oneworld alliance membership contribute to its dominance.
#117
Which airport is the busiest in the world by passenger numbers in 2025?
(a) Dubai International Airport
(b) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
(c) London Heathrow Airport
(d) Tokyo Haneda Airport
Explanation: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the worldâs busiest airport in 2025, handling 5.5 million seats monthly. Its central location in the U.S., major hub status for Delta Air Lines, and extensive domestic and international connections contribute to its top ranking.
#118
Which country is projected to be the largest economy in Africa in 2025?
(a) Nigeria
(b) Egypt
(c) South Africa
(d) Kenya
Explanation: South Africa is projected to regain the top spot as Africa's largest economy in 2025, surpassing Nigeria and Egypt due to currency valuations and economic adjustments.
#119
The Managing Director of the IMF is currently (as of 2024/2025) from which region?
(a) North America
(b) Asia
(c) Europe
(d) South America
Explanation: Traditionally, the Managing Director of the IMF is a European national. Kristalina Georgieva, a Bulgarian economist, has held the position since 2019.
#120
Which investment bank's collapse in September 2008 is often cited as the climax of the subprime mortgage crisis?
(a) Goldman Sachs
(b) Morgan Stanley
(c) Lehman Brothers
(d) Bear Stearns
Explanation: The bankruptcy filing of Lehman Brothers on September 15, 2008, was the largest in U.S. history and intensified the 2008 global financial crisis.