INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. What major economic action did U.S. President Donald Trump announce on April 2, 2025?
   A) New immigration laws
   B) Introduction of “Liberation Day” tariffs
   C) Withdrawal from NATO
   D) Launch of digital dollar
   Answer: B) Introduction of “Liberation Day” tariffs
2. Which countries were most affected by the “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed by the U.S. in 2025?
   A) Canada and Mexico
   B) China and Vietnam
   C) India and Brazil
   D) South Korea and Japan
   Answer: B) China and Vietnam
3. How did the European Union respond to the U.S. Liberation Day tariffs?
   A) Supported the move
   B) Imposed retaliatory tariffs
   C) Filed a complaint at WTO
   D) Froze trade talks
   Answer: B) Imposed retaliatory tariffs
4. Which country’s commerce ministry declared it would take countermeasures against the U.S. tariffs?
   A) Japan
   B) China
   C) Australia
   D) South Korea
   Answer: B) China
5. Which global financial markets were most affected by the U.S. tariff announcements?
   A) European stocks fell
   B) Asian stocks tumbled
   C) U.S. markets surged
   D) Oil markets crashed
   Answer: B) Asian stocks tumbled
6. What was the economic concern raised by economists regarding the new U.S. tariffs?
   A) Boost to U.S. economy
   B) Currency collapse
   C) Global recession risk
   D) Rise in crypto prices
   Answer: C) Global recession risk
7. Which country’s Prime Minister refused to retaliate against U.S. tariffs to avoid economic instability?
   A) Germany
   B) Australia
   C) France
   D) United Kingdom
   Answer: B) Australia
8. What was the stated purpose of ending the “de minimis” import loophole from China to the U.S.?
   A) To boost e-commerce
   B) To improve packaging
   C) To combat fentanyl trafficking
   D) To encourage exports
   Answer: C) To combat fentanyl trafficking
9. What did Taiwan say about the impact of U.S. tariffs on its economy?
   A) Exports were unaffected
   B) Semiconductor exports spared
   C) All products taxed heavily
   D) Trade halted completely
   Answer: B) Semiconductor exports spared
10. Which U.S. stock indices dropped more than 3% after the tariff announcement?
    A) Dow Jones & NASDAQ
    B) S&P 500 & FTSE 100
    C) NASDAQ & Hang Seng
    D) Dow Jones & Nikkei
    Answer: A) Dow Jones & NASDAQ

PAKISTAN CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Which Pakistani Prime Minister reaffirmed development focus on Balochistan in April 2025?
   A) Imran Khan
   B) Nawaz Sharif
   C) Shehbaz Sharif
   D) Asif Ali Zardari
   Answer: C) Shehbaz Sharif
2. What inflation trend was recorded in Pakistan in early 2025?
   A) Sharp rise in inflation
   B) Nine-year low inflation at 2.4%
   C) Highest food inflation
   D) Double-digit core inflation
   Answer: B) Nine-year low inflation at 2.4%
3. Which major economic documents were being finalized by Pakistan in April 2025?
   A) 12th 5-Year Plan and 2nd NDC
   B) 13th 5-Year Plan and 3rd NDC
   C) 14th 5-Year Plan and SDGs
   D) Vision 2030 and NDC
   Answer: B) 13th 5-Year Plan and 3rd NDC
4. What event was expected after the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s meeting on March 30, 2025?
   A) Eid holidays announcement
   B) Hajj policy release
   C) Eid moon sighting
   D) Ramadan start declaration
   Answer: C) Eid moon sighting
5. What were the declared dates for Eidul Fitr holidays in Pakistan in 2025?
   A) March 29–31
   B) March 30–April 1
   C) March 31–April 2
   D) April 1–April 3
   Answer: C) March 31–April 2
6. Which country reported $397 million Pakistani investment during a call with PM Shehbaz Sharif?
   A) UAE
   B) Malaysia
   C) Turkey
   D) Qatar
   Answer: B) Malaysia
7. Which sporting event were Pakistani Olympians urging participation in as of April 2025?
   A) Olympic Qualifiers
   B) Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
   C) Commonwealth Games
   D) Asian Indoor Games
   Answer: B) Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
8. Which area in Karachi was featured for its traditional sweet shops in April 2025?
   A) Saddar
   B) Liaquatabad
   C) Korangi
   D) North Nazimabad
   Answer: B) Liaquatabad
9. What challenge was discussed in the article “The certain uncertainty of wheat”?
   A) Overproduction of wheat
   B) Hoarding by millers
   C) Pricing and supply chain challenges
   D) Fall in global wheat demand
   Answer: C) Pricing and supply chain challenges
10. What began on April 3, 2025, regarding Afghan refugees in Pakistan?
    A) Naturalization program
    B) Biometric registration
    C) Deportation process
    D) UN-sponsored resettlement
    Answer: C) Deportation process