Current Affairs 1st October 2025 : Daily GK Update in English

1. Which day is observed on October 1, 2025, to promote elderly care and respect?
a) International Day of Older Persons
b) World Heart Day
c) World Habitat Day
d) International Coffee Day
Answer: a) International Day of Older Persons
Explanation: Designated by the UN to highlight the rights and contributions of older people, with 2025 theme focusing on "Building Age-Friendly Societies."
2. Which international day is observed on October 1, 2025, to raise awareness about habitat and urban issues?
a) World Habitat Day
b) World Animal Day
c) International Day of Non-Violence
d) World Teachers' Day
Answer: a) World Habitat Day
Explanation: Theme: "Engaging Youth to Advance Sustainable Urbanization."
3. India's first indigenous 5G mmWave module was developed by which organization on October 1, 2025?
a) DRDO
b) C-DOT
c) BEL
d) ISRO
Answer: b) C-DOT
Explanation: Boosts India's telecom self-reliance.
4. The "PM Vishwakarma Scheme" was launched on October 1, 2025, targeting which group?
a) Farmers
b) Artisans and craftsmen
c) Students
d) Senior citizens
Answer: b) Artisans and craftsmen
Explanation: Provides skill training and credit support.
5. Which international day is observed on October 1, 2025, to honor Mahatma Gandhi?
a) Gandhi Jayanti
b) International Day of Non-Violence
c) World Peace Day
d) Human Rights Day
Answer: b) International Day of Non-Violence
Explanation: Coincides with Gandhi's birthday.
6. Which Indian state launched a "Zero Budget Natural Farming" scheme on October 1, 2025?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Karnataka
c) Telangana
d) Kerala
Answer: a) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Targets 10 lakh farmers.
7. The "PM Jan Dhan Yojana" completed 11 years on October 1, 2025. What is its main goal?
a) Financial inclusion
b) Digital payments
c) Crop insurance
d) Pension scheme
Answer: a) Financial inclusion
Explanation: Over 50 crore accounts opened.
8. India's first "National Hydrogen Valley" was inaugurated on October 1, 2025, in which state?
a) Gujarat
b) Maharashtra
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: a) Gujarat
Explanation: At Kandla.
9. India's first "National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research" was established on October 1, 2025, in which city?
a) Goa
b) Mumbai
c) Chennai
d) Kochi
Answer: a) Goa
Explanation: By NCPOR.
10. Which country hosted the "Global Climate Action Summit 2025" concluding on October 1?
a) France
b) Brazil
c) Kenya
d) Australia
Answer: b) Brazil
Explanation: Focused on Amazon rainforest preservation.
11. Which international organization released the "Global Biodiversity Outlook 5" on October 1, 2025?
a) UNEP
b) WWF
c) IUCN
d) CBD
Answer: d) CBD
Explanation: Assessed progress on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
12. Which country launched its first carbon-neutral city on October 1, 2025?
a) Sweden
b) Denmark
c) Norway
d) Finland
Answer: b) Denmark
Explanation: The city of Copenhagen.
13. India's first "National Maritime Heritage Complex" was inaugurated on October 1, 2025, in which state?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Gujarat
d) Maharashtra
Answer: c) Gujarat
Explanation: At Lothal.
14. Which global organization released the "World Economic Outlook 2025" on October 1?
a) IMF
b) World Bank
c) WTO
d) UNCTAD
Answer: a) IMF
Explanation: Forecasted global growth at 3.2%.
15. Which international day is observed on October 1, 2025, to celebrate music and arts?
a) World Music Day
b) International Day of Arts
c) World Culture Day
d) UNESCO Creativity Day
Answer: a) World Music Day
Explanation: Promotes cultural diversity through music.
16. What is the target of India's "National Electric Vehicle Policy" by 2030?
a) 20% EV penetration
b) 30% EV penetration
c) 40% EV penetration
d) 50% EV penetration
Answer: b) 30% EV penetration
Explanation: To reduce fossil fuel dependency.
17. Which international day is observed on October 1, 2025, to promote elderly rights?
a) World Elders Day
b) International Day of Older Persons
c) Senior Citizens Day
d) Age Care Day
Answer: b) International Day of Older Persons
Explanation: UN theme: "Age-Friendly Societies."
18. What decision did the RBI take on 1 October 2025 regarding the repo rate?
a) Increased it
b) Decreased it
c) Kept it unchanged at 5.50%
d) Abolished it
Answer: c) Kept it unchanged at 5.50%
Explanation: The RBI decided to maintain the policy rate as markets had widely expected.
19. Which regulator eased rules on banks’ overseas perpetual debt in September 2025 to allow more capital flexibility?
a) SEBI
b) IRDAI
c) RBI
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: c) RBI
Explanation: In its Basel III directions, the RBI raised limits for overseas perpetual debt (AT1 bonds) to be included in core capital.
20. Who was appointed as the new Deputy Governor of the RBI in October 2025?
a) M Rajeshwar Rao
b) T Rabi Sankar
c) Swaminathan J
d) Shirish Chandra Murmu
Answer: d) Shirish Chandra Murmu
Explanation: As per GKNow’s MCQ list, Murmu was named the new RBI Deputy Governor in October 2025.
21. Which festival, falling on 1 October 2025, involves the worship of tools, machines, vehicles and knowledge instruments?
a) Dussehra
b) Diwali
c) Ayudha Puja
d) Navratri
Answer: c) Ayudha Puja
Explanation: Ayudha Puja is celebrated during Navami (Navratri) by worshipping equipment, tools, books etc., a tradition in southern states.
22. Which biosphere reserve was added by UNESCO, making India’s count reach 13 as of 1 October 2025?
a) Sundarbans
b) Gulf of Mannar
c) Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve
d) Nilgiri Biosphere
Answer: c) Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve
Explanation: UNESCO added India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve to the global list.
23. What major regulatory changes are set to begin in India from 1 October 2025?
a) New trade sanctions
b) New tax slabs
c) Rules in pensions, banking, UPI, gaming etc.
d) Ban on foreign media
Answer: c) Rules in pensions, banking, UPI, gaming etc.
Explanation: Several reforms in financial, digital, pension, and market sectors are being implemented.
24. What theme was chosen for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025, which starts on 1 October?
a) “Pink Power”
b) “Stay Strong”
c) Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters
d) “Hope & Cure”
Answer: c) Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters
Explanation: This theme highlights individuality and dignity in breast cancer journeys.
25. Whose leadership change was effective from 1 October 2025 at Tata Motors?
a) N. Chandrasekaran
b) Guenter Butschek
c) Shailesh Chandra
d) Ratan Tata
Answer: c) Shailesh Chandra
Explanation: Shailesh Chandra became the new Managing Director & CEO of Tata Motors effective 1 October 2025