#41

Which country was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2025-2026 term representing the Asia-Pacific group?

(a) India

(b) Pakistan

(c) Japan

(d) Indonesia

Explanation: Pakistan was elected to the UN Security Council in June 2024 as a non-permanent member for a two-year term starting January 1, 2025.

#42

Which major trade policy measure did the European Union impose on China in October 2024?

(a) A ban on all Chinese textiles

(b) Increased tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles (EVs)

(c) Sanctions on Chinese agricultural products

(d) A blockade of Chinese shipping

Explanation: Following an anti-subsidy investigation, the EU imposed significant additional tariffs (up to 35.3%) on Chinese electric vehicles, citing unfair state subsidies that distorted the European market.

#43

Which country formally hosted the SCO Heads of Government summit in October 2024?

(a) China

(b) Russia

(c) Pakistan

(d) Kazakhstan

Explanation: Pakistan hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad in October 2024.

#44

Who was sworn in as the President of Indonesia in October 2024, succeeding Joko Widodo?

(a) Ganjar Pranowo

(b) Anies Baswedan

(c) Prabowo Subianto

(d) Gibran Rakabuming Raka

Explanation: Prabowo Subianto, the former Defense Minister, won the 2024 presidential election and was inaugurated as the 8th President of Indonesia in October 2024.

#45

Who became the Prime Minister of Japan in October 2024?

(a) Fumio Kishida

(b) Shigeru Ishiba

(c) Shinzo Abe

(d) Yoshihide Suga

Explanation: Shigeru Ishiba, a former Defense Minister, was elected as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and subsequently became the Prime Minister of Japan on October 1, 2024.

#46

Who assumed office as the Secretary General of NATO in October 2024?

(a) Jens Stoltenberg

(b) Mark Rutte

(c) Ursula von der Leyen

(d) Kaja Kallas

Explanation: Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte took over as the Secretary General of NATO on October 1, 2024, succeeding Jens Stoltenberg.

#47

Who became the President of Vietnam in October 2024?

(a) Vo Van Thuong

(b) To Lam

(c) Luong Cuong

(d) Nguyen Phu Trong

Explanation: General Luong Cuong was elected as the State President of Vietnam in October 2024. (To Lam had briefly held the presidency before focusing on the General Secretary role).

#48

Who was sworn in as the President of Tunisia for a second term in October 2024?

(a) Beji Caid Essebsi

(b) Kais Saied

(c) Rached Ghannouchi

(d) Moncef Marzouki

Explanation: Kais Saied was re-elected as President of Tunisia with a landslide victory in the October 2024 election.

#49

Daniel Chapo was declared the winner of the presidential election in which African country in October 2024?

(a) Angola

(b) Mozambique

(c) Zimbabwe

(d) Namibia

Explanation: Daniel Chapo of the ruling Frelimo party was declared the winner of Mozambique's presidential election in October 2024.

#50

Which ruling party won the parliamentary elections in Georgia (country) in October 2024?

(a) United National Movement

(b) Georgian Dream

(c) For Georgia

(d) Lelo for Georgia

Explanation: The ruling Georgian Dream party secured a majority in the disputed parliamentary elections held in October 2024.

#51

The 'Digital Euro' project concluded its preparation phase in October 2025 and moved to which next stage?

(a) Immediate public launch

(b) Cancellation

(c) Building technical capacity and infrastructure

(d) Replacing physical cash entirely

Explanation: The ECB decided in late 2025 to move the digital euro to the next phase, focusing on building technical capacity and infrastructure ahead of a potential future issuance.

#52

Typhoon Kong-Rey caused significant disruption in October 2024 in which region?

(a) Philippines and Taiwan

(b) Japan and South Korea

(c) Vietnam and Laos

(d) India and Sri Lanka

Explanation: Typhoon Kong-Rey was a powerful tropical cyclone that impacted the Philippines and Taiwan in late October 2024.

#53

Hurricane Melissa, occurring in October 2025, primarily threatened which nation?

(a) Iceland

(b) Haiti

(c) Portugal

(d) Japan

Explanation: Forecasts and reports for the 2025 hurricane season identified Hurricane Melissa as a major storm impacting Haiti and the surrounding Caribbean region in October.

#54

Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in October 2025?

(a) Ali Amin Gandapur

(b) Sohail Afridi

(c) Pervez Khattak

(d) Mahmood Khan

Explanation: Sohail Afridi became the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 15, 2025, succeeding Ali Amin Gandapur.

#55

The 26th Constitutional Amendment, passed in October 2024, capped the tenure of the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) at:

(a) 2 years

(b) 3 years

(c) 4 years

(d) 5 years

Explanation: The 26th Amendment introduced a fixed tenure of three years for the Chief Justice of Pakistan, regardless of their age of superannuation.

#56

Which international financial institution reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for the Second Review of the EFF in October 2025?

(a) World Bank

(b) Asian Development Bank (ADB)

(c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

(d) Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

Explanation: The IMF reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan in October 2025 regarding the Second Review of the 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

#57

Which major tech company unveiled significant updates to its humanoid robot 'Optimus' in October 2025, highlighting improvements in dexterity and balance?

(a) Boston Dynamics

(b) Tesla

(c) Google DeepMind

(d) Figure AI

Explanation: Tesla unveiled updates to its Optimus humanoid robot in October 2025, demonstrating enhanced physical capabilities such as better balance, object manipulation, and autonomous navigation for factory and logistics applications.

#58

What is the primary function of the drug 'Lynkuet' (elinzanetant), which was approved by the FDA in October 2025?

(a) Treating migraines

(b) Treating vasomotor symptoms of menopause

(c) Treating osteoporosis

(d) Treating insomnia

Explanation: Lynkuet (elinzanetant) was approved in October 2025 as a non-hormonal treatment for moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms, commonly known as hot flashes, associated with menopause.

#59

Google hosted which major developer event in Lahore in October 2025 to promote AI innovation in Pakistan?

(a) Google I/O Pakistan

(b) Think Apps 2025

(c) DevFest Lahore

(d) Android Summit

Explanation: Google hosted 'Think Apps 2025' in Lahore in October 2025, bringing together developers and industry leaders to discuss AI integration and app growth in Pakistan.

#60

The 2026 Asian Games will be hosted by which city?

(a) Doha, Qatar

(b) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(c) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

(d) Incheon, South Korea

Explanation: The 20th Asian Games in 2026 are scheduled to be held in Aichi Prefecture and its capital, Nagoya, in Japan.

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