Current Affairs 15th October 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which Union Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for three National Highway projects worth over Rs 2,000 crore in Puducherry in October 2025?
A) Amit Shah
B) Nitin Gadkari
C) Bhupender Yadav
D) Pralhad Joshi
Answer: B) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, inaugurated the projects in the presence of Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangaswamy and Lt. Governor K. Kailashnathan, aiming to enhance connectivity in the Union Territory.
2. What was the theme of the 9th India Mobile Congress (IMC) held in New Delhi from October 8 to 11, 2025?
A) Digital India Rising
B) Innovate to Transform
C) Connect the Future
D) Telecom for All
Answer: B) Innovate to Transform
Explanation: Asia's largest telecom, media, and technology event at Yashobhoomi focused on innovation in digital infrastructure, with participation from global leaders to drive India's tech ecosystem.
3. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) introduced a reform allowing 100% withdrawal of provident funds under new rules effective October 14, 2025. What is the primary aim of this change?
A) Increase government revenue
B) Simplify access for emergencies
C) Promote stock investments
D) Reduce pension payouts
Answer: B) Simplify access for emergencies
Explanation: The reform liberalizes withdrawal norms to provide financial flexibility during crises like medical needs or job loss, benefiting millions of salaried workers without bureaucratic hurdles.
4. Which Indian space-tech startup achieved a milestone by launching a satellite for Earth observation on October 14, 2025?
A) Skyroot Aerospace
B) GalaxEye
C) Pixxel
D) Agnikul Cosmos
Answer: B) GalaxEye
Explanation: GalaxEye's launch positions India strongly in the global space race, focusing on synthetic aperture radar for all-weather imaging, supported by ISRO.
5. What initiative did EY India and Microsoft launch on October 14, 2025, to promote digital education?
A) AI Skills Academy
B) Free AI Skills Training Program
C) Digital Literacy Drive
D) Cloud Computing Workshops
Answer: B) Free AI Skills Training Program
Explanation: The program aims to democratize AI education, offering free training to bridge skill gaps and empower the workforce in emerging technologies.
6. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav launched 'Namo Van' during Wildlife Week 2025. In which state was the foundation stone laid?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Haryana
C) Rajasthan
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B) Haryana
Explanation: The initiative at Manesar promotes afforestation and biodiversity conservation, observed during Wildlife Week (October 2-8) to raise ecological awareness.
7. What is the theme of World Standards Day 2025, celebrated on October 14?
A) Standards for Sustainability
B) A Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for Sustainable Development Goals
C) Global Standards Unite Us
D) Innovation Through Standards
Answer: B) A Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for Sustainable Development Goals
Explanation: Led by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, the event emphasizes international standards' role in achieving UN SDGs through global cooperation.
8. The Uttar Pradesh Police's Operation Shikanja, conducted from October 9-13, 2025, resulted in how many arrests of economic offenders?
A) 15
B) 23
C) 30
D) 40
Answer: B) 23
Explanation: The Economic Offences Wing targeted absconding fraudsters, recovering assets and strengthening financial crime enforcement across the state.
9. The Supreme Court of India is reviewing a plea by which group to sell properties to the Adani Group, as reported on October 15, 2025?
A) Reliance Industries
B) Sahara India
C) DLF
D) Tata Group
Answer: B) Sahara India
Explanation: The case involves asset liquidation to repay investors, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of corporate debt resolutions amid economic reforms.
10. The Uttar Pradesh government announced a Diwali bonus for state employees on October 15, 2025. What is the bonus amount?
A) Rs 5,000
B) Rs 10,000
C) Rs 15,000
D) Rs 20,000
Answer: C) Rs 15,000
Explanation: The bonus, part of festive welfare measures, benefits over 15 lakh employees and pensioners, boosting consumer spending ahead of Diwali.
11. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the impact of which company's AI Hub during his visit to Visakhapatnam on October 15, 2025?
A) Microsoft
B) Google
C) IBM
D) Amazon
Answer: B) Google
Explanation: The AI Hub aims to foster innovation in regional languages and local solutions, aligning with India's digital economy goals.
12. Madagascar's President fled the capital amid protests led by which demographic group on October 15, 2025?
A) Farmers
B) Gen Z youth
C) Labor unions
D) Teachers
Answer: B) Gen Z youth
Explanation: The protests, sparked by economic grievances and social media bans, underscore youth-led demands for governance reforms in the island nation.
13. China vowed to 'fight to the end' in response to which US policy announced by President Trump on October 14, 2025?
A) Tech export bans
B) 100% tariffs on imports
C) Military aid cuts
D) Visa restrictions
Answer: B) 100% tariffs on imports
Explanation: The escalation in the US-China trade war includes tit-for-tat port fees, impacting global supply chains and commodity prices.
14. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on October 15, 2025, regarding three contaminated liquid medicines in which country?
A) Brazil
B) India
C) Nigeria
D) Indonesia
Answer: B) India
Explanation: Linked to over 15 child deaths, the alert seeks export clarifications to prevent international health risks from substandard pharmaceuticals.
15. Which Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on October 14, 2025?
A) 2024
B) 2025
C) 2026
D) 2023
Answer: B) 2025
Explanation: Machado was honored for her non-violent struggle for democracy amid Venezuela's political crisis, amplifying global calls for free elections.
16. The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to which trio for their work on innovation and growth?
A) Paul Krugman, Esther Duflo, Abhijit Banerjee
B) Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, Peter Howitt
C) Amartya Sen, Joseph Stiglitz, Angus Deaton
D) Daniel Kahneman, Richard Thaler, Robert Shiller
Answer: B) Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, Peter Howitt
Explanation: Their research on technological progress and economic models explains modern growth patterns, influencing policy on R&D investments.
17. The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognized work on what innovative material?
A) Graphene
B) Metal-organic frameworks
C) Quantum dots
D) Perovskites
Answer: B) Metal-organic frameworks
Explanation: Awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for frameworks enabling gas storage and purification, addressing energy challenges.
18. India announced a new capacity-building program for which country's border security force during PM Modi's meeting on October 14, 2025?
A) Nepal
B) Mongolia
C) Bhutan
D) Bangladesh
Answer: B) Mongolia
Explanation: The initiative strengthens bilateral ties, focusing on training and tech transfer to enhance Mongolia's frontier security amid regional dynamics.
19. How many people died in the Rajasthan bus fire near Thaiyat village on October 14, 2025?
A) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 40
Answer: B) 20
Explanation: The AC sleeper bus from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire, killing 20 and injuring 16, prompting investigations into vehicle safety standards.
20. Cracks emerged in which political party after MP Ajay Kumar Mandal offered to resign on October 14, 2025?
A) BJP
B) Janata Dal (United)
C) Congress
D) AAP
Answer: B) Janata Dal (United)
Explanation: The internal rift in Bihar's JD(U) stems from seat-sharing disputes ahead of elections, with Mandal alleging denial of access to CM Nitish Kumar.
21. The UN Fact-Finding Mission raised concerns over how many executions in Iran in 2025, as of October 15?
A) 500
B) Over 1,000
C) 1,500
D) 2,000
Answer: B) Over 1,000
Explanation: The report highlights a surge in capital punishments, urging international intervention to address human rights violations.
22. Which city was listed among the world's most polluted on October 13, 2025, due to severe AQI levels?
A) Delhi
B) Shanghai
C) Lahore
D) Beijing
Answer: B) Shanghai
Explanation: Industrial emissions and weather patterns caused hazardous air quality, affecting millions and prompting emergency health advisories.
23. The Nifty index fell below what level on October 13, 2025, amid market volatility?
A) 24,000
B) 25,250
C) 26,000
D) 27,000
Answer: B) 25,250
Explanation: The Sensex dropped 174 points due to global trade tensions, impacting investor sentiment in emerging markets.
24. Maharashtra's State Election Commission requested postponement of what due to upcoming polls on October 15, 2025?
A) Census
B) Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
C) Budget session
D) Infrastructure projects
Answer: B) Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
Explanation: The delay ensures smooth conduct of assembly elections, avoiding logistical overlaps in voter list updates.
25. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated which major infrastructure project on October 8, 2025?
A) Mumbai Metro Line 3
B) Navi Mumbai International Airport
C) Chenab Rail Bridge
D) Atal Tunnel Extension
Answer: B) Navi Mumbai International Airport
Explanation: The airport enhances connectivity for western India, boosting trade and tourism with a capacity for 90 million passengers annually.