1. What is Pakistan’s rank in the Freedom Index?
- Partly Free
2. Which country is classified as free in the Freedom Index?
- Bhutan
3. Which media outlet won APNS awards?
- Dawn News
4. When is the 6th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort?
- 2019 Operation Swift Retort (6th anniversary in 2025)
5. Where did the Tokhamrazi festival conclude?
- Gilgit
6. What is the name of the naval exercise held in Karachi?
- Sea Guard 25
7. How many children are out of school in Pakistan?
- 26.2 million
8. Which province introduced Hindu marriage registration rules in 2024?
- Punjab
9. What is Pakistan’s rank in the Democracy Index?
- 124
10. In which category was Pakistan listed in the Democracy Index?
- Top 10 Worst Performers (Authoritarian Regime)
11. Name the Abu Dhabi prince mentioned in the personalities of the week.
- Khaled bin M bin Zayed Al Nahyan
12. Who received the “Women Changing World Award”?
- Alishba Khan Barech
13. Which famous personality’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, passed away?
- Gene Hackman’s wife
14. Name the Central Asian countries that grow cotton crops.
- Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan
15. Which is the largest Muslim country by area?
- Kazakhstan
16. Who is the new President of Indonesia?
- Prabowo Subianto
17. What is Pakistan’s position in the passport ranking?
- 4th weakest passport (Rank 100)
18. Who won the Australian Open Men’s Title 2024?
- Jannik Sinner
19. Who won the Australian Open Women’s Title 2024?
- Aryna Sabalenka
20. When was the first lunar eclipse of 2024 expected?
- March 25, 2024
21. Who won the ICC Player of the Month Award in January 2024?
- Shaheen Afridi
22. Which neighboring country ranked above Pakistan in the Democracy Index?
- India
23. Who is the current Prime Minister of India?
- Narendra Modi
24. Which country won the AFC Asian Cup 2024?
- Qatar
25. Which organization released the Democracy Index 2024?
- Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
- Pakistan was ranked “partly free” in the Freedom Index.
- Bhutan classified as free.
- Dawn News received APNS awards.
- 6th anniversary of 2019 ‘Operation Swift Retort’.
- Tokhamrazi festival concluded in Gilgit.
- Sea Guard 25 naval exercise held in Karachi.
- 26.2 million children in Pakistan are out of school.
- Hindu marriage registration rules 2024 introduced by Punjab.
- Pakistan ranked 124 in the Democracy Index, among the “Top 10 Worst Performers“, classified as an authoritarian regime.
Personalities of the Week
- Abu Dhabi Prince Khaled bin M bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
- Alishba Khan Barech received the “Women Changing World Award”.
- Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, passed away.
Past Papers Questions
- Which Central Asian countries grow cotton crop?
- (Answer: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan)
- Largest Muslim country by area?
- Kazakhstan
Absolutely! Here’s a brief overview of major global and regional affairs expected or scheduled in 2025 — particularly focusing on politics, sports, international events, and scientific developments:
Major Events of 2025
- United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) — Expected to be held in Brazil, focusing on accelerating climate action.
- India General Elections (Expected) — With Narendra Modi completing his current term, India may see new leadership shifts.
- Russia’s Presidential Elections (Possible) — Depending on Putin’s political stance, this could define global energy and security policies.
- Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 — Pakistan is scheduled to host the ICC Champions Trophy.
- Rugby League World Cup — Scheduled for France.
- FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 — Likely to be hosted in Peru.
- 2025 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games — To be held in Saudi Arabia.
- World Athletics Championships 2025 — Scheduled for Tokyo, Japan.
- 2025 Formula 1 Season — New teams and regulations expected to make this season more exciting.
- NASA’s Artemis III Mission — The first crewed lunar landing since Apollo, scheduled for 2025.
- China’s Lunar Base Development — China aims to lay groundwork for its International Lunar Research Station.
- Breakthrough in Fusion Energy? — Many scientists predict that by 2025, key milestones in nuclear fusion could be achieved.
- Artificial Intelligence Regulation — More countries are expected to introduce AI regulations and ethics frameworks by 2025.
- Global Economic Recovery Post-Inflation — Many economies will continue adjusting to post-pandemic inflation impacts, especially in Europe and South Asia.
- Digital Currency Expansion — More countries (including Pakistan, India, and EU nations) could officially roll out Central Bank Digital currencies.
- CPEC Phase 3 in Pakistan — By 2025, several major infrastructure projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor are expected to complete.
- Afghanistan Reconstruction Efforts — Global assistance for rebuilding healthcare, education, and infrastructure may accelerate.
- India-Pakistan Relations — With general elections in both countries expected around 2024-25, cross-border relations could either improve or deteriorate, depending on leadership.
- Pandemic Preparedness Agreement (WHO) — The new global treaty on pandemic response is expected to be finalized and enforced in 2025.
- Extreme Climate Events — With global temperatures expected to hit record highs, climate mitigation efforts will take center stage, especially in vulnerable regions like South Asia and Africa.
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