Current Affairs
The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), also known as the Zangezur Corridor, aims to connect:
A.
Armenia to Russia through Georgia
B.
Turkey to Iran via Azerbaijan
C.
Mainland Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave through Armenia
D.
Azerbaijan to the Caspian Sea through Turkmenistan
Explanation:
TRIPP (Zangezur Corridor) is designed to create a 42-km land route through Armenia, linking mainland Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave. This project is central to post-treaty regional connectivity and economic cooperation.
The Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Treaty signed on 13 March 2025 is significant because it:
A.
Established a new military alliance in the Caucasus region
B.
Ended a 40-year conflict between the two nations
C.
Created a new independent state within Azerbaijan
D.
Allowed Armenia to join the European Union
Explanation:
The treaty signed on 13 March 2025 formally ended the 40-year-long Armenia–Azerbaijan conflict, marking one of the most important peace agreements in the region’s modern history. This peace opening enabled further cooperation, including the TRIPP/Zangezur Corridor initiative.
Which team won the Champions Trophy on 09 March 2025?
A.
Pakistan
B.
England
C.
New Zealand
D.
India
Explanation:
India emerged as the champion of the 2025 Champions Trophy, defeating New Zealand, who finished as the runner-up in Dubai
Which group accepted responsibility for the 11 March 2025 train hijacking in Bolan?
A.
TTP
B.
ISIS-K
C.
BLA
D.
Al-Qaeda
Explanation:
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, marking one of their deadliest actions, involving mass hostage-taking and large casualties, making this event a critical security concern for Pakistan in March 2025.
The Pakistan train attack on 11 March 2025 involved the hijacking of which train?
A.
Green Line Express
B.
Tezgam Express
C.
Jaffar Express
D.
Karakoram Express
Explanation:
The incident specifically mentions the hijacking of the Jaffar Express in Bolan, making it a significant national-security event due to the scale—450 hostages and 64 deaths, including 33 militants.
Mark Joseph Carney, elected as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister in 2025, belongs to which political party?
A.
Conservative Party of Canada
B.
Liberal Party of Canada
C.
Labour Party of Canada
D.
Green Party of Canada
Explanation:
he is affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada.
Who was elected as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada in March 2025?
A.
Justin Trudeau
B.
Mark Joseph Carney
C.
Pierre Poilievre
D.
Stephen Harper
Explanation:
He succeeded Justin Trudeau, who served from 2015 to 2025.
Who will host the Winter Olympics 2026?
A.
China
B.
Japan
C.
Italy
D.
Austria
Explanation:
Winter Olympics 2022 was hosted by China, it happens on every 4 years and this will be 25th edition of Olympics in 2026.
During 25–26 February 2025, which Pakistani leader visited Uzbekistan and met the Uzbek leadership?
A.
PM Imran Khan and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
B.
PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
C.
President Asif Ali Zardari and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
D.
PM Shehbaz Sharif and PM Abdulla Aripov
Explanation:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Uzbekistan and spoke at the Pakistan-Uzbekistan Business Forum in Tashkent.
Where was the 12th World Government Summit 2025 held from 11–13 February?
A.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
B.
Doha, Qatar
C.
Dubai, UAE
D.
Muscat, Oman
Explanation:
The summit was held in Dubai, UAE, continuing its role as a global platform focused on the future of governance, aligning with the 2025 theme “Shaping Future Governments.”
During which dates did President Asif Ali Zardari visit China in February 2025?
A.
01–03 February 2025
B.
04–08 February 2025
C.
10–14 February 2025
D.
15–18 February 2025
Explanation:
President Asif Ali Zardari visited China from 04–08 February 2025, during which he met President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Qiang. The visit strengthened bilateral relations and covered high-level engagements with China’s top leadership.
Considering bilateral diplomatic representation as of January 2025, which pairing accurately reflects ambassadors between Pakistan and the United States?
A.
Rizwan Saeed Shaikh in Washington; Donald Bloom in Islamabad (acting)
B.
Donald Bloom in Washington; Rizwan Saeed Shaikh in Islamabad
C.
Rizwan Saeed Shaikh in Washington; Antony Blinken in Islamabad
D.
Masood Khan in Washington; Donald Bloom in Islamabad
Explanation:
Rizwan Saeed Shaikh as the Ambassador of Pakistan to the U.S., while Donald Bloom is the Acting U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan. This makes the diplomatic direction of postings crucial to the answer.
Following the U.S. political transition mentioned, which combination correctly matches the leadership roles for the year 2025?
A.
46th President – Joe Biden; 50th Vice President – Mike Pence
B.
47th President – Donald Trump; 50th Vice President – James David Vance
C.
47th President – James David Vance; 49th Vice President – Donald Trump
D.
46th President – Donald Trump; 50th Vice President – Kamala Harris
Explanation:
Donald Trump became the 47th President and James David Vance the 50th Vice President.
As of January 2025, which country recently became a Partner of BRICS?
A.
UAE
B.
Egypt
C.
Nigeria
D.
Iran
Explanation:
Nigeria Also became the recent Member of BRICS on 17th January 2025.
Which of the following sets includes countries added to BRICS in 2024?
A.
Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE
B.
Indonesia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt
C.
Iran, South Africa, Indonesia, UAE
D.
Ethiopia, Nigeria, UAE, South Africa
Explanation:
Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates were added as new members in 2024. it was 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia.
Indonesia joined BRICS as which numbered member?
A.
8th
B.
9th
C.
10th
D.
11th
Explanation:
Indonesia officially joined BRICS as a full, 10th numbered member on January 6, 2025. The announcement was made by Brazil, which held the rotating BRICS presidency for that year.
Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for which term?
A.
2024-2025
B.
2025-2026
C.
2023-2024
D.
2026-2027
Explanation:
Pakistan became a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2025-2026 term It was elected by the UN General Assembly in June 2024, receiving 182 out of 193 votes This is Pakistan's eighth time serving as a non-permanent member of the UNSC. Represented by Asim Iftikhar Ahmad
on ___ Un members adopted the "Pact for the Future" to tackle the myriad wars, environmental threats and technological challenges facing Humanity
A.
21st september 2024
B.
22nd september 2024
C.
23rd september 2024
D.
24th september 2024
Explanation:
none
Recently President Joe Biden opened a summit of Quad in ____
A.
Willmington
B.
Washington
C.
Chicago
D.
Austin
Explanation:
none
on sept 19, 2024 Elon Musk's satellite Internet service Starlink launched in ____
A.
Kenya
B.
Gaza
C.
Yemen
D.
Indonesia
Explanation:
none
After beating china in the final, who won the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy Hockey?
A.
South Korea
B.
Japan
C.
India
D.
Malaysia
Explanation:
none
on sept, 16, 2024 Housni Abdel Wahed became the first Palestinian ambassador to ____
A.
Spain
B.
Canada
C.
Australia
D.
None of these
Explanation:
none
Recently Germany expanded border controls to the frontiers with all its ____ neighbours
A.
Nine
B.
Ten
C.
Eleven
D.
Twelve
Explanation:
none
Pakistan recently hosted the ____ meeting of SCO council of Heads of Government (CHG) in Islamabad
A.
21st
B.
22nd
C.
23rd
D.
None of these
Explanation:
none
The Newly appointed country director of Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Pakistan is ___
A.
Justine Sicat
B.
Xiaoqin Fan
C.
Lisa Wright
D.
Sangmin Ryu
Explanation:
none