Current Affairs Mcqs October 2025

What factor boosted Pakistan’s stock market on October 15, 2025?

• A. Easing border tensions and positive talks with the IMF
• B. Decline in oil prices
• C. Increase in gold reserves
• D. Announcement of new tax cuts

Who led Pakistan’s delegation in IMF discussions reported on October 15, 2025?

• A. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb
• B. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
• C. State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad
• D. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

Which Pakistani political party faced scrutiny over money-laundering allegations?

• A. Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)
• B. Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N)
• C. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
• D. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)

What key reform was approved by Pakistan’s cabinet regarding procurement laws?

• A. Amendments to the PPRA law to enhance transparency and independent grievance handling
• B. Introduction of new tax incentives for contractors
• C. Privatization of procurement agencies
• D. Digitalization of tender submission only

Which Pakistani province got a new Chief Minister on October 15, 2025?

• A. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi
• B. Punjab — Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi
• C. Sindh — Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah
• D. Balochistan — Chief Minister Sarfraz Domki

How did global stock markets perform on October 15, 2025?

• A. Markets rebounded after dovish Fed comments and strong U.S. bank earnings
• B. Markets fell sharply due to oil price hike
• C. Markets remained unchanged
• D. Markets crashed due to political unrest

What monetary policy shift did analysts foresee from the U.S. Federal Reserve?

• A. Possible rate cuts by year-end and easing of quantitative tightening
• B. Immediate rate hike
• C. Halt in bond purchases
• D. Introduction of new inflation tax

Which global trade dispute was described as nearing an end?

• A. The so-called “phoney trade war” between the U.S. and major partners
• B. The EU-India tariff dispute
• C. The UK-China trade conflict
• D. The Japan-U.S. semiconductor dispute

What economic concern did experts highlight for the United Kingdom?

• A. Risk of a “bumpy landing” from persistent inflation and high interest rates
• B. Possible economic boom due to falling inflation
• C. Strong recovery in GDP
• D. Increase in trade surplus

What occasion did India celebrate on October 15 in honor of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam?

• A. World Students’ Day
• B. National Science Day
• C. Innovation Day
• D. Technology Day

How many Afghan civilians were reported killed during the latest border violence?

• A. More than a dozen Afghan civilians
• B. Ten civilians
• C. Over fifty civilians
• D. Five civilians

What did the Taliban claim to have captured in counterattacks along the Pakistan border?

• A. Several Pakistani military posts and tanks
• B. Border police officers
• C. Checkpoints and villages
• D. One airbase

What was Pakistan’s claim regarding its military response to Afghan attacks?

• A. Pakistan said it repelled attacks, killed 30 Taliban fighters, and destroyed militant facilities in Khost
• B. Pakistan withdrew troops from the border
• C. Pakistan sought UN intervention
• D. Pakistan declared a ceasefire

What civilian toll did the Taliban report following Pakistani airstrikes on October 15?

• A. Over 12 civilians killed and nearly 100 injured
• B. 20 civilians killed
• C. 50 injured, none killed
• D. No civilian casualties

In which district did Pakistani and Afghan forces exchange fresh shelling on October 15?

• A. Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• B. Quetta district
• C. Peshawar district
• D. North Waziristan

Why did Pakistan close multiple border crossings with Afghanistan?

• A. Due to rising border tensions and security concerns
• B. Because of floods
• C. Due to economic sanctions
• D. For trade negotiations

How much funding did Pakistan secure from the IMF under the latest staff-level agreement?

• A. $1.2 billion
• B. $2.1 billion
• C. $800 million
• D. $500 million

Under which two IMF programs will Pakistan receive the $1.2 billion tranche?

• A. Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF)
• B. Poverty Reduction Fund and ECF
• C. Stabilization Fund and Growth Fund
• D. Relief and Development Facility

What natural disaster prompted IMF leniency in Pakistan’s economic reforms?

• A. The 2022–23 floods that killed over 1,000 people and affected 7 million
• B. The 2021 Karachi earthquake
• C. 2024 drought crisis
• D. The COVID-19 pandemic

Which border region witnessed renewed clashes between Afghan and Pakistani forces?

• A. The Chaman–Spin Boldak border area
• B. The Khyber Pass
• C. Torkham crossing
• D. Waziristan frontier

Which form of protest in Bern was broken up amid Gaza tensions?

• A. A pro-Palestine demonstration in Switzerland (Bern)
• B. A pro-Israel march
• C. Anti-government rally
• D. Climate change protest

What did the Afghan Foreign Minister say Pakistan would have if diplomacy fails amid the border dispute?

• A. “Other options.”
• B. “A long-term truce.”
• C. “Peace talks.”
• D. “Joint operations.”

Which militant group’s resurgence is causing renewed terror in Pakistan’s northwestern region?

• A. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
• B. ISIS-Khorasan
• C. Al-Qaeda
• D. Lashkar-e-Taiba

What impact did the Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict have on trade and movement?

• A. Major border crossings remain shut, disrupting trade and civilian movement
• B. Trade volume increased by 20%
• C. Border reopened after 24 hours
• D. Air trade replaced land routes

Which country accused Pakistan at the United Nations of being the “worst violator” of child conflict norms?

• A. India
• B. Afghanistan
• C. United States
• D. Iran

What triggered the closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossings like Torkham and Chaman?

• A. Deadly border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan
• B. Earthquake activity in the region
• C. COVID-19 health restrictions
• D. Maintenance and security operations

Which political group led the violent protest in Lahore that escalated on 14 October 2025?

• A. Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)
• B. Jamaat-e-Islami
• C. Pakistan People’s Party
• D. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam

Which law enforcement officer was killed during the Muridke clashes on 14 October 2025?

• A. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Muridke
• B. Deputy Superintendent of Police
• C. Traffic Police Inspector
• D. Intelligence Officer

What statement did India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Chauhan make about nuclear threats?

• A. Even threatening a nuclear attack is intolerable
• B. India will respond only if attacked first
• C. India plans to increase its nuclear arsenal
• D. Nuclear weapons should be abolished

Which neighboring countries’ rivalry is said to underpin the Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes?

• A. India and Pakistan
• B. Iran and Pakistan
• C. China and India
• D. Iran and Afghanistan

Who took six wickets to dismiss South Africa for 269 in the Lahore Test match?

• A. Noman Ali
• B. Shaheen Afridi
• C. Hasan Ali
• D. Abrar Ahmed

What was Pakistan’s lead after dismissing South Africa for 269 in the first Test?

• A. 109 runs
• B. 80 runs
• C. 150 runs
• D. 95 runs

What economic event is Pakistan planning with Kuwait in December 2025?

• A. Kuwait-Pakistan Business Expo
• B. Pakistan-Kuwait Energy Summit
• C. Gulf Investment Forum
• D. Pakistan Trade Fair

To which country did Pakistan increase its IT exports to $380 million after participation in GITEX?

• A. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• B. Saudi Arabia
• C. Qatar
• D. Oman

Which Pakistani minister visited the U.S. to meet officials and investors for economic diplomacy?

• A. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb
• B. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
• C. Commerce Minister Gohar Ejaz
• D. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

Which Pakistani tractor exporter warned of earnings decline due to recent floods?

• A. Millat Tractors (Massey Ferguson)
• B. Al-Ghazi Tractors
• C. Fiat Tractors
• D. Orient Motors

How many people were killed in clashes during a pro-Israel and anti-Israel rally in Pakistan?

• A. 5 people
• B. 10 people
• C. 3 people
• D. 7 people

Which country claimed that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in overnight border operations?

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

How many casualties did Pakistan report on its side after recent border clashes with Afghanistan?

• A. 23 soldiers killed
• B. 12 soldiers killed
• C. 30 soldiers killed
• D. 18 soldiers killed

Which major Pakistani city ranked among the top 10 most polluted cities globally on 14 October 2025?

• A. Lahore
• B. Karachi
• C. Islamabad
• D. Faisalabad

What seismic event struck Pakistan in early October 2025?

• A. A 5.0 magnitude earthquake
• B. A 4.2 magnitude tremor
• C. A 6.5 magnitude earthquake
• D. A 7.1 magnitude earthquake

Which cartoon topic did Dawn highlight on 13 October 2025?

• A. Misuse of powers by the Prime Minister and colonial residues
• B. Inflation and food crisis
• C. Climate change and floods
• D. Political corruption scandals

What comment did the PESS president make about Pakistan’s foreign relations?

• A. Ties with the US and China are not at the cost of each other
• B. Pakistan should align more with China
• C. The US alliance is Pakistan’s top priority
• D. Relations with both are deteriorating

What did aid agencies begin doing in Gaza on 13 October 2025?

• A. Sending in aid trucks under the ceasefire
• B. Conducting air evacuations
• C. Distributing military supplies
• D. Rebuilding border checkpoints

What did Hamas reportedly decide regarding governing Gaza after the ceasefire?

• A. To abstain from post-war governance of Gaza
• B. To form a coalition government
• C. To surrender political control
• D. To hand over rule to Egypt

Which country’s protest demonstration was broken up in Bern amid Gaza tensions?

• A. Switzerland (Bern)
• B. Germany (Berlin)
• C. France (Paris)
• D. Italy (Rome)

What did Pakistan’s Foreign Office call the recent cross-border attack from Afghanistan?

• A. “Unprovoked” aggression
• B. “Joint border incident”
• C. “Mutual misunderstanding”
• D. “Coordinated operation”

What slogan was the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan protest known by in 2025?

• A. Labbaik Ya Aqsa
• B. Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah
• C. Free Palestine Now
• D. Stop War in Gaza

Which Pakistani politician’s party is said to deepen internal divide during the crisis?

• A. Imran Khan’s PTI
• B. Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N
• C. Bilawal Bhutto’s PPP
• D. Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s JUI-F

What major domestic cricket tournament is underway in Pakistan as of October 2025?

• A. The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025–26
• B. Pakistan Premier League
• C. Asia Cup Trials
• D. National T20 Cup

Which two U.S. holidays coincide on 13 October 2025?

• A. Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• B. Veterans Day and Labor Day
• C. Independence Day and Memorial Day
• D. Presidents Day and Thanksgiving

Under the ceasefire, how many living Israeli hostages is Hamas to free?

• A. 20 hostages
• B. 50 hostages
• C. 10 hostages
• D. 30 hostages

In exchange for Israeli hostages, how many Palestinian prisoners is Israel set to release?

• A. Nearly 2,000 prisoners
• B. 500 prisoners
• C. 1,000 prisoners
• D. 3,000 prisoners

Which country’s U.S. embassy issued a security advisory due to planned protests in Islamabad?

• A. The United States embassy
• B. The United Kingdom embassy
• C. The Chinese embassy
• D. The Saudi embassy

What violent attack occurred in Dera Ismail Khan prior to 13 October 2025?

• A. Militants attacked a police training centre, killing 7 officers
• B. A bomb blast targeted a mosque
• C. A convoy of army vehicles was ambushed
• D. A bus carrying civilians was attacked

Which two crossings did Pakistan close following the latest border clashes with Afghanistan?

• A. Torkham and Chaman crossings
• B. Spin Boldak and Ghulam Khan crossings
• C. Parachinar and Khyber Pass crossings
• D. Mir Ali and Shalman crossings

How many Pakistani soldiers did Pakistan state were killed in the latest border clashes?

• A. 23 soldiers
• B. 10 soldiers
• C. 30 soldiers
• D. 15 soldiers

How many militants did Pakistan claim to have killed in response to Afghan fire?

• A. Over 200 militants
• B. 100 militants
• C. 50 militants
• D. 150 militants

What major diplomatic summit on Gaza is scheduled for 13 October 2025?

• A. The Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit
• B. The Doha Ceasefire Conference
• C. The Riyadh Peace Forum
• D. The Geneva Humanitarian Dialogue

Who are co-chairing the Gaza summit on 13 October 2025?

• A. Donald Trump and Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
• B. Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu
• C. Emmanuel Macron and King Salman
• D. Rishi Sunak and Olaf Scholz

Which Australian cities held pro-Palestine rallies on 12 October 2025?

• A. Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth
• B. Brisbane, Canberra, and Hobart
• C. Adelaide, Darwin, and Sydney
• D. Perth, Adelaide, and Brisbane

Which U.N. experts condemned the Taliban’s internet restrictions as violations of rights?

• A. United Nations human rights experts
• B. U.N. Women’s Council
• C. U.N. Security Council
• D. U.N. Refugee Agency

Which social media platforms remain restricted in Afghanistan under Taliban rule?

• A. Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat
• B. X (Twitter), YouTube, Reddit
• C. Telegram, TikTok, Pinterest
• D. WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Discord

Which news outlet reported heavy clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on 11–12 October?

• A. The Guardian
• B. Reuters
• C. CNN
• D. Dawn

What major global events were also in the news on 12 October 2025?

• A. Israel-Hamas ceasefire, South China Sea disputes, U.S. tariff tensions
• B. NATO meeting, U.N. reforms, AI summit
• C. COP29 climate pact, G20 economic plan, European protests
• D. IMF report, BRICS expansion, Indian elections

Which European movement followed Trump in pushing to label “antifa” as terrorists?

• A. Far-right parties in Netherlands and Hungary
• B. French Socialist Party
• C. German Green Party
• D. Italian Democratic Movement

Who did Trump appoint to lead the White House’s presidential personnel office in October 2025?

• A. Dan Scavino
• B. Mike Pompeo
• C. Jared Kushner
• D. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

What did the Nobel Institute suspect after a surge in betting odds before a Peace Prize announcement?

• A. Espionage
• B. Data leak
• C. Political pressure
• D. Cyberattack

Which country blamed Pakistan for airstrikes on Kabul earlier in the week?

• A. Afghanistan (Taliban government)
• B. Iran
• C. India
• D. Russia

How did Pakistan respond publicly to the alleged Afghan attacks at its border?

• A. By promising a strong response and calling the attacks “unprovoked”
• B. By requesting U.N. mediation
• C. By closing all crossings
• D. By summoning Afghan diplomats

How did Pakistan’s Interior Ministry describe the Afghan cross-border fire?

• A. “Unprovoked” and a violation of international law
• B. “Self-defense” action
• C. “Joint border operation”
• D. “Mutual misunderstanding”

In how many locations along the border did Afghan forces reportedly attack Pakistani posts?

• A. Six locations
• B. Four locations
• C. Two locations
• D. Eight locations

What call did Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia make amid rising border tensions?

• A. They called for restraint
• B. They supported Afghan operations
• C. They offered military aid
• D. They imposed sanctions

Which country’s coast guard damaged a Philippine vessel amid territorial disputes in October 2025?

• A. China
• B. Vietnam
• C. Malaysia
• D. Indonesia

What accusation did Beijing level against the U.S. in response to Trump’s tariff plan?

• A. Double standards
• B. Trade war escalation
• C. Currency manipulation
• D. Cyber espionage

Which country launched attacks on Pakistani border posts in a “revenge operation,” reportedly killing 15 soldiers?

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

What term did Afghan media use to describe the retaliatory strikes on Pakistan?

• A. “Revenge operation”
• B. “Border defense mission”
• C. “Security patrol”
• D. “Operation Zarb-e-Aman”

Which border crossing was closed due to rising Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions?

• A. Torkham crossing
• B. Chaman crossing
• C. Ghulam Khan crossing
• D. Angoor Adda crossing

Which Pakistani official condemned the Afghan attacks and threatened retaliation?

• A. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
• B. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
• C. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif
• D. Army Chief Asim Munir

Which article reported that Taliban and Pakistani forces exchanged heavy fire along the border?

• A. Al Jazeera
• B. Reuters
• C. Dawn
• D. The Guardian

How many militants were killed by Pakistan’s forces in retaliation for an ambush near the Afghan border?

• A. 30 militants
• B. 20 militants
• C. 10 militants
• D. 40 militants

Which country accused Pakistan of launching airstrikes on Kabul in October 2025?

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

What percentage tariff did the U.S. announce on Chinese imports from November 1, 2025?

• A. 100%
• B. 50%
• C. 25%
• D. 75%

Which country claimed to have killed three foreign soldiers near Otradnoye during the Ukraine conflict?

• A. Russia
• B. Ukraine
• C. Poland
• D. Belarus

Which two sides agreed to a ceasefire after two years of conflict in October 2025?

• A. Hamas and Israel
• B. Russia and Ukraine
• C. Pakistan and Afghanistan
• D. US and Iran

Which Pakistani religious party’s march was blocked by security forces in Lahore?

• A. Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)
• B. Jamaat-e-Islami
• C. PTI
• D. PPP

In which country will WWE’s “Crown Jewel 2025” event be hosted for the first time outside Saudi Arabia?

• A. Australia (Perth)
• B. USA
• C. Qatar
• D. UK

Which global meeting on women’s leadership is being co-hosted by China and UN Women in Beijing?

• A. Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women
• B. Beijing Women’s Forum
• C. G20 Women’s Summit
• D. International Gender Equality Conference

Which meteor shower peaked around October 8–10, 2025?

• A. Draconid meteor shower
• B. Geminid meteor shower
• C. Perseid meteor shower
• D. Orionid meteor shower

Which country’s foreign minister visited India to discuss regional security and cross-border militancy?

• A. Afghanistan (Taliban government)
• B. Iran
• C. Sri Lanka
• D. Bangladesh

How much did the NASDAQ fall after the U.S. announced new tariffs on China?

• A. About 3.6 %
• B. 2.5 %
• C. 1.8 %
• D. 5 %

Which two neighboring countries blamed each other for increased border attacks in October 2025?

• A. Pakistan and Afghanistan
• B. India and China
• C. Iran and Iraq
• D. Turkey and Syria

Which banned militant group claimed responsibility for the ambush that killed 11 Pakistani soldiers?

• A. Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
• B. ISIS-K
• C. BLA
• D. Al-Qaeda

How many civilians were killed in September 2025 explosions near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border?

• A. 24 civilians
• B. 10 civilians
• C. 30 civilians
• D. 40 civilians

What is the major flashpoint causing Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions in October 2025?

• A. Border security operations and airstrike accusations
• B. Trade disputes
• C. Water sharing
• D. Refugee migration

Did the U.S. confirm new missile deliveries to Pakistan in October 2025?

• A. No, it denied any new deliveries
• B. Yes, confirmed deliveries
• C. Pending approval
• D. Joint testing announced

What kind of U.S. export controls targeted China in the renewed trade dispute?

• A. Advanced software and technology controls
• B. Agricultural product bans
• C. Oil import restrictions
• D. Tourism-related sanctions

Analysts warned Pakistan’s operations might trigger what reaction from militants?

• A. Retaliatory attacks
• B. Peace talks
• C. Ceasefire request
• D. Border withdrawal

Which political-religious movement led protests supporting Palestinians in Pakistan?

• A. Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)
• B. Jamaat-e-Islami
• C. JUI-F
• D. MQM

What three global issues dominated headlines on 11 October 2025?

• A. U.S.–China trade war, Gaza ceasefire, Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
• B. NATO summit, Oil price crash, U.N. reforms
• C. COP29 climate deal, BRICS expansion, Indian elections
• D. IMF meeting, Cyber attack, EU elections