Current Affairs 25th October 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which day is observed annually on October 24 to commemorate the formation of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)?
A) ITBP Foundation Day
B) ITBP Raising Day
C) Border Security Day
D) Himalayan Guardians Day
Answer: B) ITBP Raising Day
Explanation: October 24 marks the 63rd ITBP Raising Day in 2025, celebrating the force's establishment in 1962 to guard India's Indo-China border in challenging terrains.
2. What is the theme of World Development Information Day 2025, observed on October 24?
A) Digital Equality
B) Sustainable Growth and International Cooperation
C) Global Connectivity
D) Information for Peace
Answer: B) Sustainable Growth and International Cooperation
Explanation: The day, coinciding with UN Day, emphasizes digital innovation, sustainable growth, and international cooperation in information and communication technology (ICT).
3. Which country hosted the 5th International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) Summit on October 24, 2025?
A) Australia
B) Germany
C) Singapore
D) United States
Answer: C) Singapore
Explanation: The summit was held at Marina Bay Sands in conjunction with the Singapore International Cyber Week, organized by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA).
4. Who won the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for the work "The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years"?
A) Yuval Noah Harari
B) Sunil Amrith
C) Amartya Sen
D) Arundhati Roy
Answer: B) Sunil Amrith
Explanation: The Indian-origin historian Sunil Amrith received the £25,000 prize for his acclaimed non-fiction work in humanities and social sciences.
5. A Colombian court overturned a bribery conviction against which former president on October 25, 2025?
A) Juan Manuel Santos
B) Álvaro Uribe
C) Andrés Pastrana
D) Ernesto Samper
Answer: B) Álvaro Uribe
Explanation: The court reversed Uribe's 12-year house arrest sentence from August 2025, with further appeals pending on a fraud charge.
6. Which journalists were awarded the 2025 Sakharov Prize while imprisoned?
A) Julian Assange and Evan Gershkovich
B) Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli
C) Alexei Navalny and Maria Ressa
D) Jamal Khashoggi and Shireen Abu Akleh
Answer: B) Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli
Explanation: The Belarusian and Georgian journalists received the prize for their defense of freedom of thought amid imprisonment.
7. Who won the 2025 International Chopin Piano Competition held in Warsaw?
A) Yunchan Lim
B) Eric Lu
C) Bruce Liu
D) Seong-Jin Cho
Answer: B) Eric Lu
Explanation: The American pianist Eric Lu triumphed at the National Philharmonic, showcasing exceptional interpretations of Chopin's works.
8. A South Korean court sentenced a teacher to life imprisonment for murdering an eight-year-old student in which city?
A) Seoul
B) Busan
C) Daejeon
D) Incheon
Answer: C) Daejeon
Explanation: The stabbing occurred in February 2025 as a murder-suicide attempt, leading to the maximum penalty on October 25.
9. Which Indian state signed an MoU with the central government in October 2025 to join the PM SHRI Schools scheme?
A) Maharashtra
B) Kerala
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Gujarat
Answer: B) Kerala
Explanation: The agreement aims to upgrade 1,198 government schools in Kerala to model institutions under the Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India initiative.
10. India was re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for which group at the COP10 to the International Convention against Doping in Sport?
A) Group I (Africa)
B) Group II (Latin America)
C) Group III (Eastern Europe)
D) Group IV (Asia-Pacific)
Answer: D) Group IV (Asia-Pacific)
Explanation: The election occurred during the 10th Session at UNESCO headquarters in Paris for the term 2025–2027.
11. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed MoUs in October 2025 with which entities to boost startups?
A) SBI and HDFC Bank
B) Kotak Mahindra Bank and Primus Partners
C) ICICI Bank and KPMG
D) Axis Bank and Deloitte
Answer: B) Kotak Mahindra Bank and Primus Partners
Explanation: The agreements focus on financial support, mentorship, and ecosystem strengthening for Indian startups.
12. Which country abolished the Kafala sponsorship system in October 2025 as part of Vision 2030 reforms?
A) Qatar
B) Saudi Arabia
C) United Arab Emirates
D) Kuwait
Answer: B) Saudi Arabia
Explanation: The reform ends exploitative controls on migrant workers, affecting millions including Indian laborers, to modernize the economy.
13. Where is the FIDE World Cup 2025 scheduled to be held from October 31 to November 27?
A) Mumbai
B) North Goa
C) Chennai
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B) North Goa
Explanation: The event features 206 players from 82 countries for a USD 2 million prize, marking its return to India after 23 years.
14. Which Indian Navy ship participated in the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX–25)?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Sahyadri
C) INS Kolkata
D) INS Chennai
Answer: B) INS Sahyadri
Explanation: The frigate joined the bilateral exercise to enhance interoperability and maritime security cooperation.
15. Japan's parliament elected which leader as the country's first female Prime Minister on October 21, 2025?
A) Yuriko Koike
B) Sanae Takaichi
C) Seiko Hashimoto
D) Tomomi Inada
Answer: B) Sanae Takaichi
Explanation: The conservative Liberal Democratic Party leader, aged 64, was elected, marking a historic milestone for gender representation in Japanese politics.
16. Pakistan withdrew from which international sporting event hosted in India in October 2025?
A) Asian Games
B) Junior Hockey World Cup
C) Commonwealth Games
D) South Asian Games
Answer: B) Junior Hockey World Cup
Explanation: The withdrawal escalates sporting tensions between India and Pakistan amid geopolitical strains.
17. The IMF projected India's GDP growth rate for 2025-26 at what percentage?
A) 5.5%
B) 6.6%
C) 7.2%
D) 8.0%
Answer: B) 6.6%
Explanation: The World Economic Outlook report highlights India as one of the fastest-growing emerging economies.
18. The FATF warned Pakistan in October 2025 about risks despite its removal from which list?
A) Blacklist
B) Greylist
C) Whitelist
D) Watchlist
Answer: B) Greylist
Explanation: The global watchdog emphasized ongoing vulnerabilities to money laundering and terrorist financing post-October 2022 exit.
19. Which company launched the "Ola Shakti" residential Battery Energy Storage System in October 2025?
A) Tata Power
B) Ola Electric Mobility
C) Reliance New Energy
D) Adani Green
Answer: B) Ola Electric Mobility
Explanation: The product enters India's residential energy-storage market, supporting renewable integration.
20. SEBI's working group proposed raising clearing corporations' transaction charges to what percentage of exchange fees?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 25%
D) 30%
Answer: C) 25%
Explanation: The R.S. Gandhi-led panel aims to strengthen financial independence, linking charges to transaction volumes.
21. The Social Security Administration delayed the 2026 COLA announcement to which date due to a government shutdown?
A) October 15
B) October 24
C) November 1
D) November 15
Answer: B) October 24
Explanation: The delay aligns with the release of September’s Consumer Price Index data, projecting a 2.7% increase.
22. Which judge was appointed Chair of the WIPO Advisory Board of Judges for 2025–27?
A) DY Chandrachud
B) Prathiba M. Singh
C) NV Ramana
D) Ranjan Gogoi
Answer: B) Prathiba M. Singh
Explanation: The Delhi High Court judge is the first Indian to lead the UN agency's board on intellectual property judicial matters.
23. The Indian Army is raising how many elite Bhairav Battalions for hybrid warfare operations?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30
Answer: C) 25
Explanation: These 250-strong units focus on surprise strikes and counter-insurgency, with five already operational post-Operation Sindoor.
24. Which city became the first in India to implement a Real-Time Flood Forecasting System in October 2025?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Kolkata
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B) Chennai
Explanation: The system covers 4,974 sq km, enhancing preparedness for river basins amid climate challenges.
25. Anant Goenka was named President-Elect for which organization for 2025–26?
A) CII
B) FICCI
C) ASSOCHAM
D) NASSCOM
Answer: B) FICCI
Explanation: The RPG Group executive will lead the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry from November 2025.