Current Affairs July, September & August 2025

July 2025 — 20 MCQs

1. Which province in Pakistan experienced the heaviest monsoon flooding in July 2025?

• A. Sindh
• B. Punjab
• C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ✔
• D. Balochistan

1. In July 2025, Pakistan launched a large-scale drive to plant which coastal species to protect shorelines?

• A. Coconut trees
• B. Eucalyptus
• C. Mangroves ✔
• D. Palm trees

1. Which country hosted a major G20 or leaders’ meeting in July 2025 (regional summit/news focus)?

• A. Argentina
• B. Brazil ✔
• C. Japan
• D. France

1. In July 2025, the UN raised alarm over humanitarian needs in which long-running crisis region?

• A. Sahel
• B. Gaza ✔
• C. Venezuela
• D. Myanmar

1. A noted landslide and flash floods in July 2025 hit which northern Pakistani region?

• A. Sindh plains
• B. Punjab valleys
• C. Gilgit-Baltistan ✔
• D. Karachi coastline

1. In July 2025, which global leader made headlines for a high-profile state visit with diplomatic talks?

• A. German Chancellor
• B. U.S. President ✔
• C. Japanese Prime Minister
• D. Brazilian President

1. Pakistan reported an increase in which vector-borne disease risk following July floods?

• A. Malaria
• B. Dengue ✔
• C. Yellow fever
• D. Zika

1. In July 2025 Pakistan, which city witnessed a multi-storey building collapse with rescue operations?

• A. Lahore
• B. Islamabad
• C. Karachi ✔
• D. Peshawar

1. The July 2025 heatwave/wildfire concerns were especially acute in which world region?

• A. Northern Europe
• B. Mediterranean / Southern Europe ✔
• C. Arctic only
• D. Central America

1. Which international finance action did Pakistan secure in late July 2025 to ease balance-of-payments pressures?

• A. Trade embargo
• B. External financing/loan tranche ✔
• C. Military aid only
• D. Technology transfer

1. A July 2025 maritime security incident in the Indian Ocean involved which threat?

• A. Whaling operations
• B. Piracy / Armed boarding attempts ✔
• C. Oil spills only
• D. None of the above

1. In July 2025, Pakistan’s government took steps on which refugee issue?

• A. Syrian refugee resettlement
• B. Afghan refugees’ voluntary return policy ✔
• C. Rohingya repatriation
• D. None

1. Which global body continued climate negotiations in July 2025 ahead of COP30?

• A. WHO
• B. UNFCCC ✔
• C. IMF
• D. WTO

1. In July 2025, Pakistan’s stock market movement was broadly affected by news of:

• A. A tech boom
• B. macroeconomic/financing developments ✔
• C. Major sports event
• D. Celebrity news

1. Which Asian country reported major political protests in July 2025 over economic reforms?

• A. Japan
• B. Sri Lanka ✔
• C. South Korea
• D. Mongolia

1. In July 2025, which Southeast Asian typhoon-related impact made international headlines?

• A. North Korea landslide
• B. Philippines / Taiwan storm damages ✔
• C. India snowstorm
• D. Kazakhstan flood

1. Which major world sports event had key qualifiers or announcement in July 2025?

• A. Winter Olympics
• B. ICC / cricket tournament announcements/qualifiers ✔
• C. FIFA World Cup final
• D. Tour de France only

1. In July 2025, which renewable energy project type gained announcements in Pakistan?

• A. Coal expansion
• B. Solar and wind projects ✔
• C. Nuclear only
• D. Hydropower cancellations

1. Which technology company announced a large investment or product update in July 2025 with global attention?

• A. Random startup
• B. Major cloud/AI firm ✔
• C. Small telecom firm
• D. No major tech news

1. In July 2025, which global health concern remained a watchpoint in multiple countries after floods?

• A. Polio only
• B. Waterborne disease outbreaks ✔
• C. Ebola
• D. Measles only

August 2025 — 20 MCQs

1. Which Pakistani province reported one of the biggest displacements due to August 2025 flooding?

• A. Islamabad Capital Territory
• B. Punjab ✔
• C. Azad Kashmir
• D. Balochistan

1. The August 2025 flash floods/landslides on Karakoram Highway affected traffic between Pakistan and which neighboring country?

• A. Afghanistan
• B. Iran
• C. China ✔
• D. India

1. Which major global summit or conference took place in August 2025 with international leaders?

• A. COP30 main conference (later)
• B. Regional security / informal summits (various) ✔
• C. World Cup final
• D. None

1. In August 2025, Pakistan reported progress or approvals on which environmental restoration effort?

• A. Desertification only
• B. Mangrove plantation / coastal restoration ✔
• C. Arctic drilling
• D. Rainforest logging

1. Which world region saw major wildfires and air quality crises in August 2025?

• A. Arctic only
• B. Southern Europe / Mediterranean ✔
• C. Central Africa only
• D. South America only

1. Pakistan’s agricultural sector in August 2025 was disrupted mainly due to:

• A. Pest outbreak
• B. Flood damage to crops ✔
• C. Export bans
• D. Labor strikes

1. In August 2025, which global financial news affected emerging markets including Pakistan?

• A. Crypto ban only
• B. Changes in interest rate expectations / Fed policy signals ✔
• C. Airline bankruptcies only
• D. Fashion industry collapse

1. A major transit or infrastructure collapse/accident in August 2025 in Pakistan occurred in which sector?

• A. Aviation
• B. Road/bridge or building collapse ✔
• C. Space launch failure
• D. None

1. Which country announced a significant military exercise or troop movements in August 2025 raising regional concern?

• A. Chile
• B. Russia / China / NATO exercises (region-specific) ✔
• C. Iceland
• D. Costa Rica

1. In August 2025, Pakistan’s government received which type of external financial assistance?

• A. Gifts only
• B. Loan/financing tranches from international partners ✔
• C. Military hardware only
• D. None

1. Which deadly natural event struck the Himalayan foothills in August 2025 causing casualties?

• A. Tsunami
• B. Flash floods / landslides ✔
• C. Volcano eruption
• D. Tornado

1. In August 2025 global headlines, which country’s presidential or parliamentary politics dominated the news cycle?

• A. Small island nation
• B. United States and major European states ✔
• C. USSR (nonexistent)
• D. Only local news

1. Which public health emergency response was ramped up in Pakistani provinces in August 2025?

• A. Malaria vaccination
• B. Flood relief and waterborne disease prevention ✔
• C. Routine polio campaigns paused entirely
• D. None

1. Which major airline or transport operator announced route restorations in August 2025 after disruptions?

• A. Tiny charter company
• B. Regional international carriers (UAE, Pakistan routes) ✔
• C. Space tourism only
• D. No transport news

1. In August 2025, which country suffered a major high-profile cyber incident or leak?

• A. Greenland
• B. A large economy / corporate cyberattack reported ✔
• C. Only minor outages
• D. No cyber news

1. Which global climate phenomenon (e.g., El Niño/La Niña) was being discussed for impacts in late 2025?

• A. None
• B. La Niña/El Niño signals and implications for rains ✔
• C. Solar eclipse effects
• D. No pattern

1. Pakistan’s Sindh in August 2025 faced heightened disease risk due to stagnant water—mainly raising concern about:

• A. Heart disease
• B. Vector-borne diseases (dengue) ✔
• C. Diabetes only
• D. None

1. In August 2025, which major international sporting governing body made a scheduling or venue announcement?

• A. FIFA minor update
• B. Cricket/ICC scheduling or host clarifications ✔
• C. IOC cancellation of Olympics
• D. None

1. Which economy announced a surprise policy or election timeline change in August 2025?

• A. Tiny microstate
• B. A major emerging economy (region-specific) ✔
• C. No major changes anywhere
• D. Only local municipal

1. Which international agency issued warnings about funding shortfalls for humanitarian operations in August 2025?

• A. WTO
• B. UN agencies / OCHA / ICRC ✔
• C. Local NGOs only
• D. None

September 2025 (through Sept 30) — 20 MCQs

1. On September 30, 2025, a suicide bombing outside a paramilitary HQ occurred in which Pakistani city?

• A. Karachi
• B. Lahore
• C. Islamabad
• D. Quetta ✔

1. By late September 2025, approximate deaths reported from the 2025 monsoon floods across Pakistan were approaching:

• A. 50
• B. 300
• C. ~1,000 ✔
• D. 10,000

1. In September 2025 Pakistan, which province was repeatedly reported as most severely affected by monsoon rains?

• A. Sindh only
• B. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ✔
• C. Islamabad only
• D. Punjab only

1. Which country hosted or was set to host COP30 (climate conference) in late 2025 discussions?

• A. Canada
• B. Brazil ✔
• C. Australia
• D. Germany

1. In September 2025 global headlines, which major conflict remained the central humanitarian story?

• A. Korea only
• B. Israel–Palestine / Gaza crisis ✔
• C. South America border skirmish
• D. None

1. In September 2025, Pakistan reported confirmed new cases of which eradication-targeted disease in Sindh?

• A. Measles
• B. Polio ✔
• C. Smallpox
• D. None

1. Which country’s leader gave a major UN or global speech in September 2025 that made headlines?

• A. Small monarchy
• B. United States President or other major heads of state ✔
• C. None
• D. Only celebrity speeches

1. In September 2025, food security alerts in Pakistan were driven mainly by:

• A. Import bans
• B. Crop losses from floods ✔
• C. Technology failures
• D. Labor surplus

1. Which global financial trend in September 2025 affected emerging market borrowing costs?

• A. Crypto boom only
• B. Global interest rate expectations and central bank moves ✔
• C. Fashion industry sales
• D. None

1. In September 2025, which natural hazard struck Pakistan’s mountainous north again causing casualties and damage?

• A. Volcanic eruption
• B. Landslide / flash flood ✔
• C. Tsunami
• D. Meteor strike

1. Which country in September 2025 announced a reinforcement of border security or troop deployments amid tensions?

• A. Iceland
• B. A regional neighbor involved in disputes (e.g., related to Afghanistan/central Asia) ✔
• C. Only ceremonial troops
• D. None

1. In late September 2025, Pakistan’s inflation figures were being watched by analysts and were reported as trending:

• A. Sharply higher than 2024
• B. Moderating compared to previous year ✔
• C. Identical to last year
• D. Deflationary

1. Which international sports event had important developments or qualifiers in September 2025?

• A. Winter Olympics qualifiers (announced)
• B. Cricket / football qualifiers or administrative decisions ✔
• C. None
• D. Only junior events

1. Which oceanic or tropical storm in September 2025 caused damage in East or Southeast Asia?

• A. None anywhere
• B. A named typhoon/cyclone in the Philippines / Japan region ✔
• C. Mediterranean cyclone
• D. Arctic storm

1. In September 2025, which global organization warned about rising humanitarian needs due to overlapping crises?

• A. OECD only
• B. UN agencies (OCHA, UNICEF, WHO) ✔
• C. Corporate donors only
• D. No warnings

1. Which international mediation or diplomatic push saw renewed activity in September 2025 regarding a regional conflict?

• A. None
• B. Mediation efforts for Israel–Palestine or other hotspots ✔
• C. Only trade talks
• D. Sports diplomacy

1. Which Pakistani institution announced emergency funds or relief disbursements in September 2025 for flood victims?

• A. Private banks only
• B. Federal / Provincial relief funds and donor appeals ✔
• C. No funds announced
• D. International only

1. In September 2025, which port city in Pakistan continued to play a key role in relief logistics and supply flows?

• A. Gwadar only
• B. Karachi ✔
• C. Lahore (landlocked)
• D. Multan

1. Which global energy topic dominated headlines in September 2025 (price/production)?

• A. Renewable technology failings
• B. Oil and gas price/production adjustments and geopolitical impact ✔
• C. Coal renaissance only
• D. No notable energy news

1. By Sept 30, 2025, which of the following best described international aid flows to Pakistan for the disaster response?

• A. Nonexistent
• B. Active but insufficient relative to needs ✔
• C. Fully funding all needs
• D. Only in-kind with no cash