A. 2 March 2025
B. 4 March 2025
C. 6 March 2025
D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. 4 March 2025
Eighteen people are killed in a combined suicide bombing and assault on a military base in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, that is claimed by the Pakistani Taliban affiliate Jaish Al-Fursan.
A. Peace talks between military leaders
B. Trade agreement signing
C. Border clash at Torkham crossing
D. Diplomatic delegation visit
Correct Answer: C. Border clash at Torkham crossing
On March 2-3, 2025, clashes occurred at the Torkham border crossing between Pakistani forces and Afghan Taliban border guards. The exchange resulted in casualties on both sides, including deaths and injuries, and left civilians injured on the Pakistani side.
A. English
B. French
C. Italian
D. Spanish
Correct Answer: A. English
On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that English would be the official language of the country. He said that this decision would help bring unity in a nation with people from different backgrounds. The White House released an executive order stating that it was “long past time” to make English the official language of the United States.
A. A new mosque construction policy
B. Arrest of Maulana Abdul Aziz
C. The arrest of Ume Hassan, wife of Maulana Abdul Aziz
D. Military encroachment on mosque land
Correct Answer: C. The arrest of Ume Hassan, wife of Maulana Abdul Aziz
In February 2025, protests erupted surrounding the Lal Masjid (Red Mosque) in Islamabad after the arrest of Ume Hassan, wife of Maulana Abdul Aziz. The protests escalated following incidents such as a firecracker attack near the mosque and the partial demolition of a seminary section. The situation has led to clashes between protesters and law enforcement, raising concerns about potential unrest.
A. Brazil
B. Greece
C. Uruguay
D. Finland
Correct Answer: C. Uruguay
Yamandú Orsi was sworn in as Uruguay’s President on March 1, 2025, marking the return of the leftist Broad Front coalition after a five-year conservative rule. A former history teacher and mayor, Orsi has pledged to strengthen Uruguay’s social safety net while addressing economic stagnation.
A. February 22, 2025
B. February 24, 2025
C. February 28, 2025
D. March 2, 2025
Correct Answer: C. February 28, 2025
On February 28, 2025, a suicide bombing occurred at the Darul Uloom Haqqania seminary in Akora Khattak, Nowshera District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The attack took place during Friday prayers, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people, including the prominent cleric and head of the seminary, Hamid Ul Haq Haqqani. Additionally, approximately 20 others sustained injuries.
A. 120th
B. 124th
C. 128th
D. 135th
Correct Answer: B. 124th
Pakistan has dropped six places to 124th in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Democracy Index, ranking among the 10 worst-performing countries in democracy. The EIU report classifies Pakistan as an authoritarian regime, assigning it a low score of 2.84. The report also notes that countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India face serious threats to democratic processes, with fraud and violence tarnishing elections in the region. The index, which evaluates democracy trends across 165 countries and two territories, categorizes nations based on electoral processes, government functioning, political participation, political culture and civil liberties.
A. Renovated the stadium with modern facilities
B. Decided to rename it after Imran Khan
C. Increased seating capacity to 50,000
D. Transferred its management to a private entity
Correct Answer: B. Decided to rename it after Imran Khan.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to rename the Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium—the lone international cricketing venue in the province—as the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium to honor the former prime minister’s pivotal role in shaping the nation’s sports landscape. Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Thursday signed a summary of the sports department, proposing the renaming of the Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium. The matter will now be placed before the provincial cabinet for its approval.
A. $228 billion
B. $348 billion
C. $468 billion
D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. $348 billion
According to the World Bank, Pakistan needs approximately $348 billion in investment by 2030 to address climate change issues. Pakistan is considered highly vulnerable to climate change, and the investment is estimated to cover necessary adaptation and mitigation measures.
A. 10 February 2025
B. 15 February 2025
C. 18 February 2025
D. 23 February 2025
Correct Answer: C. 18 February 2025
Senior Russian and U.S. officials met in Saudi Arabia on 18 February 2025, to discuss improving relations and an end to Moscow’s war in Ukraine – without representatives from Kyiv. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov led the delegations that met at the Diriyah Palace in Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh. Rubio was accompanied by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, while Lavrov brought along the Kremlin’s foreign affairs advisor, Yuri Ushakov. Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Advisor Musaed al Alban were present for the start of the meeting but were expected to leave early in the talks.