Current Affairs 5th October 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. At least 18 people were killed due to heavy rains triggering landslides in which Indian hill district on October 4, 2025?
a) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
b) Darjeeling, West Bengal
c) Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
d) Shillong, Meghalaya
Answer: B
Explanation: Incessant heavy rainfall caused multiple landslides in the Mirik and Darjeeling hills, killing at least 18, including children; West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced compensation and a visit to assess the damage.
2. Indian authorities banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup in several states after it was linked to the deaths of how many children under five in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan?
a) 5
b) 9
c) 11
d) 15
Answer: C
Explanation: At least 11 children died since late August, with samples containing toxic diethylene glycol (DEG); the probe involves inspections of drug manufacturers, and sales were banned in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
3. The Election Commission of India announced how many new initiatives for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls to improve voter convenience?
a) 10
b) 17
c) 20
d) 25
Answer: B
Explanation: The initiatives, announced after a visit to Bihar, aim to reduce crowds by limiting voters to 1,200 per polling station; Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar highlighted this on October 5.
4. Detained activist Sonam Wangchuk demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the killing of civilians during protests in which region?
a) Manipur
b) Leh, Ladakh
c) Kashmir Valley
d) Nagaland
Answer: B
Explanation: Wangchuk, from Jodhpur jail, appealed for a probe into four civilian deaths on September 24 in Leh protests, expressing condolences and readiness to remain detained until resolved.
5. In the ICC Women’s World Cup match on October 5, 2025, what unusual event occurred at the toss between India and Pakistan captains?
a) Coin toss dispute
b) No handshake due to policy
c) Rain delay
d) Captain swap
Answer: B
Explanation: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur did not shake hands with Pakistan's Fatima Sana, following a no-handshake policy; Pakistan opted to bowl first in Colombo.
6. Israeli strikes targeted Gaza on October 5, 2025, amid hopes for implementation of which US President's 20-point peace plan?
a) Joe Biden
b) Donald Trump
c) Barack Obama
d) George W. Bush
Answer: B
Explanation: Planes and tanks destroyed buildings in Gaza as Palestinians awaited Trump's plan for ceasefire, hostage release, Hamas disarmament, and reconstruction under international oversight.
7. Syria held its first elections since Bashar al-Assad's fall on October 5, 2025, but elections were postponed in which province due to tensions?
a) Aleppo
b) Sweida
c) Damascus
d) Homs
Answer: B
Explanation: No public votes were cast amid postponements in Sweida and Kurdish-controlled areas; this marked the end of the Assad dynasty's 50-year rule with regular elections.
8. The Union Cabinet approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance for central government employees, effective from which date?
a) October 1, 2025
b) July 1, 2025
c) January 1, 2026
d) April 1, 2025
Answer: B
Explanation: Approved on October 1, the hike benefits over 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners, addressing inflation; part of broader cabinet decisions including new Kendriya Vidyalayas.
9. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced renaming Navi Mumbai International Airport after which late leader?
a) Bal Thackeray
b) DB Patil
c) Yashwantrao Chavan
d) Prithviraj Chavan
Answer: B
Explanation: Renamed Loknete Dinkar Balu (DB) Patil Navi Mumbai International Airport to honor his advocacy for farmers; approved by PM Modi and state legislature.
10. Which Chhattisgarh district was declared India's first child marriage-free district on October 5, 2025?
a) Raipur
b) Balod
c) Bilaspur
d) Durg
Answer: B
Explanation: Balod achieved zero cases across 436 gram panchayats with UNICEF verification, under PM Modi's "Child Marriage-Free India" campaign; Chhattisgarh targets all districts by 2028-29.
11. India received the ISSA Award 2025 at the World Social Security Forum for outstanding achievement in social security; where was the forum held?
a) Geneva, Switzerland
b) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
c) New York, USA
d) Beijing, China
Answer: B
Explanation: Held September 29-October 3 under theme “Shaping Social Security for a World in Transition”; Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya accepted the award for India's progress.
12. The RBI granted Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) status to which body representing NBFCs on October 3, 2025?
a) FIDC
b) NABARD
c) SIDBI
d) EXIM Bank
Answer: A
Explanation: Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) became the third SRO for non-banking finance companies, enforcing compliance under RBI's 2024 framework.
13. Zomato partnered with HDFC Pension to launch NPS for gig delivery partners; how many PRANs were generated in the first 72 hours?
a) 10,000
b) Over 30,000
c) 50,000
d) 1,00,000
Answer: B
Explanation: Launched October 1 under PFRDA, the model offers digital KYC and portability; targets 1,00,000 partners by December to formalize gig economy finances.
14. The Indian Coast Guard commissioned which Fast Patrol Vessel at Karaikal, Puducherry, on October 5, 2025?
a) Adamya
b) Akshar
c) Vikrant
d) Varsha
Answer: B
Explanation: ICGS Akshar is the second of eight Adamya-class FPVs, built indigenously by Goa Shipyard with over 60% local content for coastal security.
15. Fishermen in which Indian lagoon demanded a long-term solution due to silt threatening livelihoods on October 5, 2025?
a) Chilika Lake
b) Pulicat Lake
c) Vembanad Lake
d) Loktak Lake
Answer: B
Explanation: India's second-largest brackish water lagoon (Ramsar site since 2002) spans Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu; siltation endangers fishing communities.
16. Which country announced joining the NATO Pipeline System on October 5, 2025?
a) Ukraine
b) Poland
c) Sweden
d) Finland
Answer: B
Explanation: Set up during the Cold War for fuel supply to NATO forces, the NPS spans 12 countries with 4.1 million cubic meters storage; Poland's entry enhances Eastern flank logistics.
17. DRDO is preparing to test which hypersonic missile, capable of Mach 5+ speeds, in the coming days as of October 5, 2025?
a) BrahMos-II
b) Dhvani
c) Agni-VI
d) Nirbhay
Answer: B
Explanation: Dhvani is a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) with 6,000-10,000 km range, marking a breakthrough in India's strategic missile capabilities.
18. India's only mud volcano erupted again on which island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) Baratang
b) Havelock
c) Neil
d) Ross
Answer: A
Explanation: Located 150 km from Port Blair in North and Middle Andaman, home to the Jarawa tribe; the eruption highlights geological activity in the region.
19. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated on October 5, 2025, that any India-US trade deal must respect New Delhi's what?
a) Blue lines
b) Red lines
c) Green lines
d) Gold lines
Answer: B
Explanation: Speaking at Kautilya Economic Conclave, Jaishankar emphasized addressing issues while respecting core interests amid ongoing trade negotiations.
20. India and the UK began which bilateral maritime exercise off the West coast on October 5, 2025?
a) Varuna
b) Konkan-25
c) Malabar
d) Indra
Answer: B
Explanation: The eight-day exercise involves INS Vikrant and HMS Prince of Wales, enhancing interoperability between the two navies.
21. At least 44 people were killed in landslides triggered by heavy rains in which country on October 5, 2025?
a) India
b) Nepal
c) Bangladesh
d) Bhutan
Answer: B
Explanation: PM Modi offered condolences; helicopters evacuated the injured, and warnings of more rainfall led to highway shutdowns.
22. The Indian rupee was expected to meander near its all-time low on October 5, 2025, supported by what factors?
a) Export surges
b) IPO flows and RBI intervention
c) Oil price drops
d) Foreign aid
Answer: B
Explanation: Reuters reported the rupee tracking portfolio inflows from IPOs and potential central bank actions amid trade tensions.
23. What is the theme of World Space Week 2025, observed from October 4 to 10?
a) Exploring the Universe
b) Living in Space
c) Space for All
d) Moon Missions
Answer: B
Explanation: The UN-designated event highlights space living technologies and challenges, commemorating Sputnik 1 and the Outer Space Treaty.
24. A tiger attack in which Bihar tiger reserve claimed another life recently as of October 5, 2025?
a) Valmiki Tiger Reserve
b) Kanwar Lake
c) Barela Salim Ali
d) Indore
Answer: A
Explanation: Bihar's only tiger reserve at the India-Nepal border spans 880 sq km; the incident underscores human-wildlife conflict.
25. Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party claimed to be cutting vote shares of which alliances ahead of Bihar polls?
a) BJP and Congress
b) INDIA and NDA
c) AAP and TMC
d) SP and BSP
Answer: B
Explanation: In an interview, Kishor stated Jan Suraaj is eroding support for both the INDIA alliance and NDA, potentially finishing them off in the elections.