Current Affairs 30th October 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of Japan to hold a conversation with Indian PM Narendra Modi on October 29, 2025, expressing hopes for a 'golden chapter' in bilateral ties? A) Yoshiko Sakakibara
B) Sanae Takaichi
C) Yuriko Koike
D) Tomomi Inada
Answer: B
Explanation: Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a 25-minute call with PM Modi, focusing on Quad, economic, defence cooperation, and professional mobility.
2. Severe cyclonic storm Montha, which made landfall on October 29, 2025, resulted in how many deaths and affected how many hectares of crops in Andhra Pradesh?
A) 1 death, 50,000 hectares
B) 2 deaths, 87,000 hectares
C) 3 deaths, 100,000 hectares
D) 4 deaths, 75,000 hectares
Answer: B
Explanation: The cyclone caused two deaths, inundated 87,000 hectares of crops, and damaged infrastructure like roads and bridges in Andhra Pradesh.
3. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently stated that a 'sizeable number' of militants were neutralised during which operation, while criticising Pakistan?
A) Operation Vijay
B) Operation Sindoor
C) Operation Trishul
D) Operation Garuda
Answer: B
Explanation: During a public meeting in Bihar, Singh referenced Operation Sindoor in the context of surgical strikes and attacks in Kashmir.
4. As per Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's update on October 30, 2025, how many chapters out of 20 have been concluded in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 18
Answer: B
Explanation: Negotiations have crossed the halfway mark, with 10 chapters finalised and 4-5 more broadly decided.
5. On October 30, 2025, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that PM Narendra Modi is 'scared' of which world leader due to trade-related comments on India-Pakistan conflict?
A) Joe Biden
B) Donald Trump
C) Xi Jinping
D) Vladimir Putin
Answer: B
Explanation: Gandhi targeted Modi over US President Trump's claim of stopping the India-Pakistan conflict using trade leverage.
6. The Congress party in Madhya Pradesh warned on October 30, 2025, that the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls could exclude how many tribal voters ahead of elections?
A) 20 lakh
B) 30 lakh
C) 50 lakh
D) 70 lakh
Answer: C
Explanation: The party alleged it as a BJP conspiracy to remove about 50 lakh votes, particularly affecting tribals.
7. On October 30, 2025, the Supreme Court of India decided to examine reasons for chronic delays in which aspect of trial court proceedings to address pendency?
A) Witness summoning
B) Framing charges
C) Bail hearings
D) Evidence recording
Answer: B
Explanation: The court expressed concern over judges' failure to frame charges despite filed chargesheets, linking it to overall case pendency.
8. In the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 semifinal on October 30, 2025, which team is India challenging as the defending champions and hosts?
A) England
B) New Zealand
C) Australia
D) South Africa
Answer: C
Explanation: India faces Australia in the semifinal, leveraging home advantage after an inconsistent league phase.
9. The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by how much on October 29, 2025, while acknowledging data limitations due to a government shutdown?
A) 0.50 percentage points
B) 0.25 percentage points
C) 0.75 percentage points
D) 1.00 percentage points
Answer: B
Explanation: The Fed announced a quarter-point cut and limited Treasury purchases amid liquidity issues, with two policymakers dissenting.
10. On October 29, 2025, US President Donald Trump approved which country's plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine, agreeing to share technology?
A) Japan
B) Australia
C) South Korea
D) United Kingdom
Answer: C
Explanation: The approval followed a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to modernise the alliance and boost South Korea's military spending.
11. On October 29, 2025, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited which iconic Hindu temple in London for its 30th anniversary?
A) BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Neasden Temple)
B) Sri Venkateswara Temple
C) ISKCON Temple
D) Rudraksha Temple
Answer: A
Explanation: They observed prayers and toured Europe's first traditional Hindu stone temple, opened in 1995.
12. On October 30, 2025, PM Narendra Modi launched which initiative to strengthen digital infrastructure and promote AI-based learning in Indian schools?
A) Digital India 3.0
B) Digital Bharat Mission 2.0
C) e-Education Revolution
D) AI for All
Answer: B
Explanation: The mission focuses on enhancing digital access and AI integration in education.
13. India is celebrating which week from October 30, 2025, to honor Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary with unity runs and essay competitions?
A) Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Week
B) National Unity Week
C) Patel Jayanti Week
D) Swarna Jayanti Week
Answer: A
Explanation: The week commemorates Patel's role in unification, leading to his birth anniversary on October 31.
14. On October 30, 2025, ISRO successfully conducted a test for which key system of the upcoming manned space mission?
A) Launch vehicle
B) Crew module
C) Escape system
D) Re-entry module
Answer: C
Explanation: The Gaganyaan escape system test marks progress toward India's first human spaceflight.
15. The Union Health Ministry launched which initiative on October 30, 2025, to provide free preventive healthcare check-ups in schools?
A) Student Health Shield
B) Ayushman Bharat for Students
C) School Wellness Program
D) Youth Health Mission
Answer: B
Explanation: It extends Ayushman Bharat benefits to students for early health interventions.
16. On October 30, 2025, the Delhi government declared which week to combat air pollution through vehicle restrictions and plantation drives?
A) Green Delhi Week
B) Clean Air Week
C) Pollution Control Week
D) Eco Drive Week
Answer: B
Explanation: The initiative aims to improve air quality with targeted environmental measures.
17. The Finance Ministry reported India's GDP growth at what rate for the latest quarter as of October 30, 2025?
A) 6.5%
B) 7.1%
C) 7.8%
D) 8.2%
Answer: B
Explanation: The steady 7.1% growth reflects recovery in manufacturing and overall economy.
18. On October 30, 2025, Indian Railways introduced which technology to reduce waitlist issues and enhance passenger convenience?
A) Blockchain booking
B) AI-powered ticketing system
C) VR seat selection
D) Biometric entry
Answer: B
Explanation: The system uses AI to optimise seat allocation and predict demand.
19. Kerala announced a new scholarship program on October 30, 2025, for students pursuing studies in which field?
A) Artificial Intelligence
B) Environmental science and sustainable development
C) Biotechnology
D) Renewable Energy
Answer: B
Explanation: It targets meritorious students to promote sustainability education.
20. The UN Climate Conference 2025, which concluded on October 30 in Geneva, saw countries agree to stricter emission controls by which year?
A) 2028
B) 2030
C) 2035
D) 2040
Answer: B
Explanation: The agreement focuses on enhanced policies to limit global warming.
21. On October 30, 2025, China launched a joint space exploration project with which country to establish a research base on the Moon?
A) USA
B) India
C) Russia
D) Japan
Answer: C
Explanation: The project aims to advance lunar research collaboration.
22. As per the latest ICC Men's ODI Batsmen Rankings on October 30, 2025, who rose to the No. 1 position with 781 rating points?
A) Babar Azam
B) Virat Kohli
C) Rohit Sharma
D) Shubman Gill
Answer: C
Explanation: Rohit Sharma, at 38, became the oldest Indian to top the rankings after his series against Australia.
23. India secured a 2-0 ODI series win against which team on October 30, 2025, highlighted by Rohit Sharma's match-winning century?
A) Australia
B) England
C) Sri Lanka
D) New Zealand
Answer: C
Explanation: The victory strengthens India's position in the ICC ODI Championship.
24. Neeraj Chopra won gold at the Asian Athletics Grand Prix 2025 on October 30, setting a new national record in which event?
A) Long jump
B) Javelin throw
C) Shot put
D) Discus throw
Answer: B
Explanation: His performance marks another milestone in Indian athletics.
25. Who was re-elected as Cameroon's President on October 12, 2025, becoming the world's oldest sitting head of state at 92?
A) Macky Sall
B) Paul Biya
C) Muhammadu Buhari
D) Faustin-Archange Touadéra
Answer: B
Explanation: Paul Biya secured 53.66% of votes for his eighth term amid controversy.