Current Affairs 29th October 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country is holding a snap general election on October 29, 2025, following the collapse of the Schoof cabinet?
a) Germany
b) Netherlands
c) France
d) Spain
Answer: b) Netherlands
Explanation: The Schoof cabinet collapsed in June 2025 due to internal disagreements, leading to snap elections for the House of Representatives on October 29, a key event in Dutch politics.
2. On October 29, 2025, which country is holding a snap general election for the House of Representatives following the collapse of the Schoof cabinet in June?
a) Canada
b) Netherlands
c) Tanzania
d) Argentina
Answer: b) Netherlands
Explanation: Triggered by the June collapse of the coalition government under Prime Minister Dick Schoof, the Netherlands called early elections to resolve the political crisis.
3. Tanzania's general election on October 29, 2025, is expected to see which incumbent president secure victory?
a) Paul Biya
b) Samia Suluhu Hassan
c) Wavel Ramkalawan
d) Daniel Noboa
Answer: b) Samia Suluhu Hassan
Explanation: As Tanzania's first female president and leader of the dominant Chama Cha Mapinduzi party, Samia Suluhu Hassan is widely predicted to win re-election.
4. In Alberta, Canada, Premier Danielle Smith announced on October 29, 2025, that teachers are expected to return to work after which strike?
a) 2024 Alberta doctors' strike
b) 2025 Alberta teachers' strike
c) 2025 Alberta nurses' strike
d) 2024 Alberta university strike
Answer: b) 2025 Alberta teachers' strike
Explanation: The 2025 teachers' strike over wages and working conditions ended with an agreement, allowing schools to reopen as announced by Premier Smith.
5. Which international day is observed on October 28, 2025, to honor the art and cultural significance of animation?
a) International Animation Day
b) World Animation Festival
c) Global Cartoon Day
d) Animation Heritage Day
Answer: a) International Animation Day
Explanation: Established by ASIFA in 2002, this day celebrates animation's global cultural impact and is observed annually on October 28.
6. Japan launched the world's first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, on which date in October 2025?
a) October 25
b) October 26
c) October 27
d) October 28
Answer: c) October 27
Explanation: JPYC is the first stablecoin fully backed by the Japanese yen, aimed at providing stability in cryptocurrency transactions.
7. What is the name of the new transient moon discovered by NASA's Pan-STARRS Observatory on August 29, 2025, expected to orbit Earth until 2083?
a) 2025 PN6
b) 2025 PN7
c) 2025 PN8
d) 2025 PN9
Answer: b) 2025 PN7
Explanation: This mini-moon is a temporary captured asteroid that will orbit Earth due to gravitational influence until 2083 before departing.
8. Which Indian-origin historian won the British Academy Book Prize 2025 for "The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years"?
a) Sunil Amrit
b) Ramachandra Guha
c) Romila Thapar
d) Irfan Habib
Answer: a) Sunil Amrit
Explanation: Harvard professor Sunil Amrit received the prestigious prize for his comprehensive environmental history spanning five centuries.
9. The main wreckage of which cargo plane that veered off a Hong Kong runway and plunged into the sea was recovered on October 28, 2025?
a) Boeing 737
b) Airbus A330
c) Cathay Pacific freighter
d) Unspecified cargo plane
Answer: d) Unspecified cargo plane
Explanation: While the incident involved a cargo flight, official reports have not publicly specified the aircraft model during the ongoing investigation.
10. On October 29, 2025, a bus collision in which Argentine city resulted in at least 13 deaths and 29 injuries after plunging off a bridge?
a) Buenos Aires
b) Puerto Iguazú
c) Córdoba
d) Rosario
Answer: b) Puerto Iguazú
Explanation: The tragic accident occurred near the popular Iguazú Falls tourist area, involving a bus carrying visitors.
11. India's opening T20I against Australia on October 29, 2025, is being played in which city, with Suryakumar Yadav as captain?
a) Sydney
b) Melbourne
c) Perth
d) Canberra
Answer: d) Canberra
Explanation: The first match of the five-T20I series is being held at Manuka Oval in Canberra under Suryakumar Yadav's leadership.
12. In Cameroon, 92-year-old President Paul Biya claimed victory in a disputed election on October 27, 2025, sparking unrest; what is his longevity record?
a) Africa's youngest leader
b) World's oldest head of state
c) Longest-serving African president
d) Both b and c
Answer: d) Both b and c
Explanation: In power since 1982, Paul Biya is both the world's oldest serving head of state and Africa's longest-ruling president.
13. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched its new H3 rocket on October 26, 2025, carrying which unmanned spacecraft to the ISS?
a) HTV-X
b) Kounotori
c) Progress
d) Dragon
Answer: a) HTV-X
Explanation: HTV-X is Japan's next-generation cargo spacecraft, succeeding the Kounotori series for ISS resupply missions.
14. On October 29, 2025, India is set to play the opening T20I against Australia in which city, with Suryakumar Yadav as captain?
a) Sydney
b) Melbourne
c) Canberra
d) Brisbane
Answer: c) Canberra
Explanation: The series opener is scheduled at Manuka Oval, Canberra, marking the start of India's tour of Australia.
15. Smriti Mandhana achieved a career-best No.1 ranking in women's ODI batting on October 28, 2025, after scoring 109 against which team in the World Cup?
a) England
b) New Zealand
c) Australia
d) Bangladesh
Answer: b) New Zealand
Explanation: Her century against New Zealand in the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup propelled her to the top of the ICC batting rankings.
16. Chennai became the first Indian city in October 2025 to implement which real-time flood forecasting system covering 4,974 sq km?
a) RTFF & SDSS
b) FloodGuard AI
c) Chennai Flood Alert
d) Tamil Nadu RainNet
Answer: a) RTFF & SDSS
Explanation: The Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System uses AI for accurate flood prediction across the region.
17. The Union Cabinet approved the Terms of Reference for which pay commission on October 28, 2025, benefiting central government employees and pensioners?
a) 7th Central Pay Commission
b) 8th Central Pay Commission
c) 9th Central Pay Commission
d) 6th Central Pay Commission
Answer: b) 8th Central Pay Commission
Explanation: This approval paves the way for salary revisions for millions of central government employees and pensioners.
18. Nirmal Kumar Minda was appointed President of which Indian industry chamber in October 2025?
a) FICCI
b) CII
c) ASSOCHAM
d) PHDCCI
Answer: c) ASSOCHAM
Explanation: As a leading auto component industrialist, Minda will guide ASSOCHAM's policy advocacy for Indian businesses.
19. The 11th India International Science Festival (IISF) is scheduled for December 6-9, 2025, at which university?
a) IIT Delhi
b) Panjab University, Chandigarh
c) IISc Bangalore
d) JNU New Delhi
Answer: b) Panjab University, Chandigarh
Explanation: IISF promotes science outreach and innovation, bringing together students, researchers, and innovators.
20. On October 26, 2025, 50 men from which Indian state were deported from the US after illegal entry via the "Dunki route"?
a) Punjab
b) Haryana
c) Gujarat
d) Rajasthan
Answer: b) Haryana
Explanation: The "Dunki route" refers to a dangerous illegal migration path via multiple countries, often ending in the US through Mexico.
21. The Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 ranks India 9th globally in total forest area and 3rd in what metric?
a) Forest loss
b) Annual forest gain
c) Biodiversity
d) Deforestation rate
Answer: b) Annual forest gain
Explanation: India has achieved the third-highest annual increase in forest cover through afforestation and conservation efforts.
22. Which French company renewed its MoU with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in October 2025 to export Scorpene-class submarines?
a) Thales
b) Naval Group
c) Dassault
d) Safran
Answer: b) Naval Group
Explanation: The renewal strengthens India's defense export capabilities, particularly for Scorpene submarines to international buyers.
23. The Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 was inaugurated in Dehradun by which Union Minister of State in October 2025?
a) Jitin Prasada
b) Rajeev Chandrasekhar
c) Ashwini Vaishnaw
d) Anurag Thakur
Answer: a) Jitin Prasada
Explanation: The summit focused on AI's societal and economic impact, with Prasada highlighting government initiatives.
24. India's first indigenously discovered antibiotic, Nafithromycin, was announced in October 2025 by which Union Minister?
a) Jitendra Singh
b) Nirmala Sitharaman
c) Piyush Goyal
d) Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer: a) Jitendra Singh
Explanation: Nafithromycin is a breakthrough drug effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, developed by Indian scientists.
25. The Lokpal of India faced scrutiny in October 2025 over a sharp drop in complaints from 2,469 in 2022-23 to what number?
a) 500
b) 233
c) 1,000
d) 100
Answer: b) 233
Explanation: The drastic decline in corruption complaints has raised questions about the Lokpal's effectiveness and public trust.