General Knowledge MCQs
What Pakistani city was targeted in the initial Indian strikes during May 2025?

A. Lahore
B. Karachi
C. Muzaffarabad
D. Islamabad

Explanation: Strikes hit targets in Muzaffarabad and other areas in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Which Pakistani leader addressed the nation during the peak of the 2025 India-Pakistan crisis?

A. Imran Khan
B. Shehbaz Sharif
C. Asif Ali Zardari
D. Bilawal Bhutto

Explanation: PM Shehbaz Sharif addressed the nation and ordered defensive measures.

Which province saw the highest number of terrorism incidents in Pakistan in 2025?

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

Explanation: KP and Balochistan recorded the majority of attacks.

What was the main trigger for the October 2025 Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes?

A. Water dispute
B. Taliban attacks on Pakistani outposts
C. Trade tariff differences
D. Refugee repatriation

Explanation: Skirmishes followed reported Taliban cross-border attacks.

What was the total size of Pakistan's IMF Extended Fund Facility approved in 2024 that continued into 2025?

A. $3 billion
B. $7 billion
C. $4.9 billion
D. $9 billion

Explanation: The EFF programme was $7 billion over 37 months.

What was Pakistan's current account balance status in FY25?

A. Deficit of $3 billion
B. Surplus of $2.1 billion
C. Deficit of $1 billion
D. Zero balance

Explanation: Pakistan posted its first current account surplus in 14 years in FY25.

Which militant group was most active in Pakistan during 2025?

A. TTP
B. BLA
C. Al-Qaeda
D. ISKP

Explanation: Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) remained the primary threat.

What is one major benefit Pakistan hopes from BRICS membership in 2025/2026?

A. Access to new development funding
B. Visa-free travel
C. Joint military drills only
D. Space program sharing

Explanation: BRICS New Development Bank funding is a key attraction.

What was the remittances inflow record in Pakistan in 2025?

A. Over $30 billion
B. Over $16 billion
C. Over $25 billion
D. Over $40 billion

Explanation: Remittances exceeded $30 billion in 2025

How did the May 2025 conflict end?

A. UN ceasefire resolution
B. US mediation
C. Bilateral talks
D. Pakistan victory declaration

Explanation: US played a key role in de-escalation.