A. 36
B. 42
C. 47
D. 26
Correct Answer: C. 47
47 universities from Pakistan were included in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. This was a significant achievement for Pakistan’s higher education sector.
A. 25 January 2025
B. 26 January 2025
C. 27 January 2025
D. 28 January 2025
Correct Answer: C. 27 January 2025
Pakistan’s first locally built Jinnah Class Frigate was announced to feature SMASH supersonic ballistic missiles on 27 January 2025. According to information published by Naval Technology on January 27, 2025, Pakistan is set to launch its first indigenously designed and built Jinnah-class frigate, a step in the country’s naval modernization and self-reliance efforts. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf confirmed that the warship will soon be launched, reinforcing the Pakistan Navy’s fleet with advanced capabilities. Designed for multi-role operations, the Jinnah-class will be equipped with sensors, next-generation weapon systems, and the domestically developed SMASH supersonic missile system.
A. West Indies
B. Australia
C. New Zealand
D. None of these
Correct Answer: A. West Indies
The team that defeated Pakistan to win a Test match for the first time in 35 years is West Indies. Recently, the West Indies achieved a Test victory against Pakistan in Pakistan, marking their first win in the country after nearly 35 years. Match details: The West Indies won the second Test match against Pakistan in Multan. Key player: Jomel Warrican, a West Indies spinner, played a crucial role in the win by taking several wickets.
A. Pakistan
B. Japan
C. China
D. Turkiye
Correct Answer: A. Pakistan
Pakistan Navy will host 9th AMAN Exercise and the first AMAN Dialogue next month. According to ISPR, the 9th international exercise “AMAN 2025” will be held from 7-11 of next month. Around 120 delegations from all over the world will participate in the first International AMAN Dialogue to be held alongside the exercise. Senior military leadership from around the world will discuss joint strategy to deal with regional security and maritime threats at the AMAN Dialogue.
A. January 21, 2025
B. January 23, 2025
C. January 25, 2025
D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. January 23, 2025
Pakistan Navy has taken over command for the eleventh time of the Combined Task Force-151 (CTF-151), a multinational body set up in 2009 as a response to piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden and off the eastern coast of Somalia, the navy’s media wing said on January 23, 2025. CTF-151’s mission is to disrupt piracy and armed robbery at sea and engage with regional and other partners to build capacity and improve relevant capabilities in order to protect global maritime commerce and secure freedom of navigation. It operates in conjunction with the EU’s Operation Atalanta and NATO’s Operation Ocean Shield. Commodore Sohail Ahmed Uzmi of Pakistan Navy appointed as new Commander of Combined Task Force-151. Countries that have led CTF 151 include Bahrain, Brazil, Denmark, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, the Philippines, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Türkiye, the UK, and the US.
A. Türkiye
B. Bahrain
C. China
D. USA
Correct Answer: A. Türkiye
In a ceremony held in Bahrain, the leadership of Combined Task Force 151 – CTF-151 – has officially been transferred from Türkiye to Pakistan. This leadership change marks a new chapter in the ongoing global effort to secure international shipping lanes and combat piracy. Our Asli Atbas was on the ground at the Combined Maritime Forces headquarters in Bahrain. Command of CTF 151 is rotated between participating nations on a three-to-six-monthly basis. Countries that have led CTF 151 include Bahrain, Brazil, Denmark, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, the Philippines, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Türkiye, the UK, and the US. A variety of countries assign vessels, aircraft, and personnel to the task force.
A. January 13, 2025
B. January 17, 2025
C. January 21, 2025
D. January 23, 2025
Correct Answer: D. January 23, 2025
The fourth round of Pakistan-Azerbaijan Bilateral Political Consultations will be held in Islamabad on January 23, 2024. Mr. Elnur Mammadov, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan is visiting Pakistan to lead the Azerbaijan delegation. The Pakistan delegation would be led by our Foreign Secretary. The two sides will discuss the entire range of bilateral relations, including cooperation in trade, energy, information technology, defense, health, connectivity, and education sectors. The two sides will also discuss a range of regional and international issues.
A. Aykhan Hajizada
B. Jeyhun Bayramov
C. Elnur Mammadov
D. Hafiz Pashayev
Correct Answer: C. Elnur Mammadov
The fourth round of Pakistan-Azerbaijan Bilateral Political Consultations will be held in Islamabad on January 23, 2025. Mr. Elnur Mammadov, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan is visiting Pakistan to lead the Azerbaijan delegation. The Pakistan delegation would be led by our Foreign Secretary. The two sides will discuss the entire range of bilateral relations, including cooperation in trade, energy, information technology, defense, health, connectivity, and education sectors. The two sides will also discuss a range of regional and international issues.
A. January 16, 2025
B. January 20, 2025
C. January 22, 2025
D. None of these
Correct Answer: C. January 22, 2025
Pakistan’s first-ever Chief Minister’s Minority Card Program was officially launched in Lahore. During the launch ceremony, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that under the program, 50,000 deserving minority families will receive financial assistance worth 10,500 rupees every three months. She said that the number of eligible families would be increased to 75,000, with the financial assistance amount also set to rise in the future. The Chief Minister further said that the Punjab Government had received 100,000 applications for the program. She said that the budget for the minorities affairs department has been raised by two folds.
A. KPK
B. Sindh
C. Balochistan
D. Punjab
Correct Answer: D. Punjab
Punjab’s chief minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has introduced a cash card program for religious minorities, marking a historic step toward addressing marginalization in Pakistan’s most populous province. The “Minority Card” will provide 10,500 Pakistani Rupees (approximately US$37.65) per family every quarter to Christians, Sikhs, Hindus, and other minorities living in Punjab. The program, launched on Jan. 22, initially aims to benefit 50,000 individuals but will expand to 75,000 in the coming phases, Sharif announced. She also pledged to increase the quarterly stipend.