Current Affairs 10th October 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which ministry signed an MoU with IIT-Palakkad in October 2025 for a skilling project under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM-VIKAS) scheme?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Minority Affairs
C) Ministry of Skill Development
D) Ministry of Youth Affairs
Answer:B) Ministry of Minority Affairs
Explanation: The MoU aims to enhance skill development for minority communities through IIT-Palakkad's expertise, focusing on vocational training and employment opportunities under the PM-VIKAS initiative.
2. What is the theme of World Mental Health Day observed on October 10, 2025?
A) Mental Health in the Workplace
B) Mental Health is a Universal Human Right
C) Breaking the Stigma
D) Youth and Mental Health
Answer:B) Mental Health is a Universal Human Right
Explanation: Designated by the World Health Organization (WHO), the theme emphasizes equitable access to mental health care globally, addressing disparities in low- and middle-income countries.
3. Which country celebrates Curaçao Day on October 10, 2025, marking the anniversary of the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles?
A) Aruba
B) Curaçao
C) Sint Maarten
D) Bonaire
Answer:B) Curaçao
Explanation: Curaçao Day is a national holiday commemorating the 2010 dissolution, celebrating cultural identity, freedom, and self-governance within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
4. What major event concludes National Postal Week in India on October 10, 2025, designated as Customer Day?
A) Stamp Release Ceremony
B) Customer Appreciation Awards
C) Philatelic Exhibition
D) Digital Postal Innovation Forum
Answer:B) Customer Appreciation Awards
Explanation: As part of the week-long celebrations (October 6-10), Customer Day honors loyal users and highlights India Post's role in inclusive service delivery.
5. Which insurance plan, offering over 50 customization options and unlimited coverage, was launched by SBI General Insurance in October 2025?
A) Health Secure Pro
B) Health Alpha
C) MediPlus Elite
D) VitalGuard
Answer:B) Health Alpha
Explanation: Health Alpha introduces innovative features like bonus accumulation up to 10x on no claims and coverage for gym injuries, revolutionizing personalized health insurance in India.
6. Who presented the MY Bharat-NSS Awards for 2022-23 on October 7, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) President Droupadi Murmu
C) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
D) Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer:B) President Droupadi Murmu
Explanation: The awards recognize exemplary contributions by NSS volunteers and units in community service, with 10 awards each for units and individual volunteers.
7. Which physicists were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for pioneering macroscopic quantum mechanical tunneling in electric circuits?
A) Alain Aspect, John Clauser, Anton Zeilinger
B) John Clarke, Michel Devoret, John Martinis
C) Andrea Ghez, Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel
D) Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, Anne L'Huillier
Answer:B) John Clarke, Michel Devoret, John Martinis
Explanation: Their work laid the foundation for quantum computing by demonstrating quantum effects in superconducting circuits, sharing the 11 million SEK prize.
8. What was the focus of the 10th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) conducted off Chennai on October 5-6, 2025?
A) Anti-Piracy Operations
B) Oil Spill Response and Pollution Mitigation
C) Maritime Search and Rescue
D) Submarine Warfare Simulation
Answer:B) Oil Spill Response and Pollution Mitigation
Explanation: Coinciding with the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan meeting, the exercise involved multi-agency drills to enhance coastal pollution preparedness.
9. Which bilateral naval exercise between India and the UK, emphasizing anti-submarine warfare, was held from October 5-12, 2025?
A) Malabar
B) Varuna
C) Konkan-25
D) Indra
Answer:C) Konkan-25
Explanation: The annual exercise improves interoperability between the Indian Navy and Royal Navy, covering surface tactics, aviation operations, and maritime security.
10. Under which scheme did the Ministry of Mines issue guidelines for a Rs 1,500 crore incentive in October 2025 to promote e-waste recycling?
A) Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
B) Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme
C) Green India Mission
D) Digital India Initiative
Answer:B) Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme
Explanation: The scheme targets recycling of lithium-ion batteries and e-waste to secure critical minerals for EVs and renewables, reducing India's import reliance.
11. Which Indian city was ranked as the safest in the Ease of Living Index 2025 with a crime rate of 249.3 per lakh population?
A) Indore
B) Surat
C) Navi Mumbai
D) Bhopal
Answer:B) Surat
Explanation: Based on National Crime Records Bureau data, Surat led in safety parameters, followed by Indore (449.1) and Navi Mumbai, highlighting urban security advancements.
12. Which app was launched by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in October 2025 to promote youth engagement in nation-building via NSS activities?
A) Yuva Connect
B) MY Bharat
C) Skill India Portal
D) Volunteer Vikas
Answer:B) MY Bharat
Explanation: The app facilitates gamified volunteering, skill development, and civic participation for over 5 crore youth, integrating NSS with digital tools.
13. What name was given to the tropical cyclone that formed over the warm Arabian Sea in early October 2025?
A) Cyclone Vortex
B) Cyclone Blizzard
C) Cyclone Thunder
D) Cyclone Gale
Answer:B) Cyclone Blizzard
Explanation: Triggered by a low-pressure system, it prompted IMD warnings for coastal states, underscoring climate change's role in intensifying cyclones.
14. Which endangered species received Rs 1 crore funding from Tamil Nadu in September 2025 for conservation?
A) Bengal Tiger
B) Lion-tailed Macaque (and three others)
C) Snow Leopard
D) Great Indian Bustard
Answer:B) Lion-tailed Macaque (and three others)
Explanation: The allocation supports protection of lion-tailed macaque, Madras hedgehog, striped hyena, and hump-headed mahseer in biodiversity hotspots.
15. What system was launched by the Union Finance Minister at GIFT City in October 2025 to enable real-time foreign currency settlements?
A) Digital Rupee Platform
B) Foreign Currency Settlement System (FCSS)
C) Crypto Exchange Hub
D) SEBI Payment Gateway
Answer:B) Foreign Currency Settlement System (FCSS)
Explanation: FCSS streamlines transactions for IFSC units, positioning GIFT City as a premier international financial services center.
16. According to a recent Supreme Court observation, which temple deity is affirmed as a 'legal person' under Indian law?
A) Lord Ram of Ayodhya
B) Lord Krishna in any temple
C) Goddess Kali of Kolkata
D) Lord Shiva of Varanasi
Answer:B) Lord Krishna in any temple
Explanation: Hindu jurisprudence recognizes deities as juridical entities with rights to property and litigation, represented by shebaits or priests.
17. What percentage of the Mumbai Metro network's work was completed as of October 10, 2025?
A) 25%
B) 38%
C) 50%
D) 62%
Answer:B) 38%
Explanation: The 337 km project faces delays due to land acquisition and funding issues, with full operationalization targeted for 2028.
18. Who received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2025 in the Artificial Intelligence field?
A) Dr. Manoj Jha
B) Dr. Sandeep Gupta
C) Dr. Neha Sharma
D) Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Answer:B) Dr. Sandeep Gupta
Explanation: Awarded by CSIR, it honors Gupta's innovations in machine learning for healthcare diagnostics and predictive analytics.
19. What clarification did the US Embassy issue on October 10, 2025, regarding missile sales to Pakistan?
A) Full system upgrades approved
B) Sustainment support only, no new capabilities
C) Complete halt on all sales
D) Joint manufacturing agreement
Answer:B) Sustainment support only, no new capabilities
Explanation: The statement counters media speculation, affirming maintenance for existing assets without enhancements to avoid escalation.
20. Which unresolved border dispute was highlighted as a potential flashpoint between India and Pakistan on October 10, 2025?
A) Siachen Glacier
B) Sir Creek
C) Wagah Border
D) Line of Control in Kashmir
Answer:B) Sir Creek
Explanation: The 96 km marshland in Gujarat's Kutch remains contested since 1965, impacting maritime boundaries and exclusive economic zones.
21. Under the CrPC, what does judicial custody entail when a court remands an accused?
A) Police interrogation in lock-up
B) Detention in jail pending trial
C) House arrest with monitoring
D) Release on personal bond
Answer:B) Detention in jail pending trial
Explanation: Sections 167-437 of the CrPC distinguish it from police custody, focusing on pre-trial incarceration under judicial oversight.
22. In contract law, displaying priced goods in a showroom constitutes an?
A) Binding offer to sell
B) Invitation to treat (offer)
C) Counter-offer by the buyer
D) Mere advertisement
Answer:B) Invitation to treat (offer)
Explanation: Per the Indian Contract Act, 1872, it invites buyers to make offers, which the seller may accept or reject, as in Pharmaceutical Society v. Boots.
23. Under IPC, cutting a boat's moorings to cause fear of life amounts to?
A) Simple mischief
B) Criminal use of force
C) Criminal intimidation
D) Assault
Answer:B) Criminal use of force
Explanation: Sections 349-350 define it as intentional application of force inducing apprehension of harm without consent.
24. Which public health campaign was launched by Tamil Nadu in September 2025 to curb tobacco use among youth?
A) Swachh Tamil Abhiyan
B) Anti-Smoking Drive
C) Jal Jeevan Mission
D) Poshan Abhiyaan
Answer:B) Anti-Smoking Drive
Explanation: The initiative enforces COTPA laws through awareness drives, school programs, and stricter penalties to reduce youth tobacco consumption.
25. In which part of the ICAO Council did India reclaim its seat in 2025?
A) Part I (Permanent)
B) Part II (Elected)
C) Observer Status
D) Associate Member
Answer:B) Part II (Elected)
Explanation: The 36-member council seat bolsters India's voice in international civil aviation standards, safety, and policy-making.