Current Affairs 6th October 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. World Space Week 2025, observed from October 4–10, is hosted by which organization in Colorado Springs, USA, under the theme “Living in Space”?
a) NASA
b) Space Foundation Discovery Center
c) European Space Agency
d) Roscosmos
Answer: B
Explanation: The Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs is hosting the event to celebrate global benefits of space exploration; in India, it's led by Dr. Sachin Bahmba of SPACE India as National Coordinator.
2. The International Social Security Video Festival was launched at which forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to showcase innovative videos on social security practices?
a) World Economic Forum
b) World Social Security Forum 2025
c) G20 Summit
d) UN General Assembly
Answer: B
Explanation: Launched at the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 from September 29–October 3 under the theme “Shaping Social Security for a World in Transition,” it highlights best practices and success stories globally.
3. The Reserve Bank of India granted Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) status to which body representing NBFCs for asset and loan financing in October
2025?
a) NABARD
b) Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC)
c) SIDBI
d) EXIM Bank
Answer: B
Explanation: FIDC became the third SRO for NBFCs under RBI's 2024 framework, focusing on compliance and regulation for non-banking financial companies involved in asset financing.
4. The fourth edition of the bilateral military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 between India and Australia is scheduled from October 13–26 at which location?
a) Canberra
b) Darwin
c) Irwin Barracks, Perth
d) Sydney
Answer: C
Explanation: The exercise at Irwin Barracks in Perth aims to enhance interoperability between the Indian and Australian armies, focusing on sub-conventional operations.
5. On October 6, 2025, banks in which Indian cities are closed for Lakshmi Puja, as per the RBI holiday calendar?
a) Mumbai and Delhi
b) Agartala and Kolkata
c) Chennai and Bengaluru
d) Hyderabad and Lucknow
Answer: B
Explanation: Lakshmi Puja is a regional holiday in Tripura (Agartala) and West Bengal (Kolkata); all other cities remain operational, marking one of 21 official bank holidays in October 2025.
6. Schools across most Indian states, including Delhi and Telangana, reopened on October 6, 2025, after holidays for which festival?
a) Diwali
b) Dussehra and Durga Puja
c) Holi
d) Eid
Answer: B
Explanation: Post-Navratri, Dussehra, and Durga Puja breaks ended over the weekend; while most schools resumed, some districts in West Bengal allowed extra days for local festivities.
7. Gold prices in India rose to ₹12,077 per gram for 24K gold on October 6, 2025, in major cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru, driven by what factors?
a) Festive demand and global uncertainty
b) Oil price crash
c) Rupee appreciation
d) Reduced imports
Answer: A
Explanation: The surge, with 22K at ₹11,070/g and 18K at ₹9,058/g, was fueled by Diwali season buying and geopolitical tensions, maintaining gold's role as a safe-haven asset.
8. The India Meteorological Department issued alerts for rain and thunderstorms across several cities on October 6, 2025, influenced by what weather system?
a) Monsoon trough
b) Cyclone Shakti and western disturbance
c) El Niño
d) Heatwave
Answer: B
Explanation: Cyclone Shakti threatened coastal Maharashtra with flooding, while a western disturbance brought winds up to 50 km/h and rain to Delhi-NCR, impacting daily life.
9. Sharad Purnima 2025, falling on October 6, is observed as a night of blessings with the full moon closest to Earth; what is its spiritual significance in Hinduism?
a) Victory over evil
b) Prosperity and regeneration through moonlight
c) Harvest festival
d) Fire worship
Answer: B
Explanation: Known for its healing moonlight, devotees prepare kheer under the moon for blessings of prosperity; moonrise timings vary by city, e.g., around 5:30 PM in Delhi.
10. The National Investigation Agency filed a chargesheet against 11 accused in a Khalistani-led RPG attack on which Punjab police station on October 6, 2025?
a) Jalandhar
b) Qila Lal Singh, Batala
c) Amritsar
d) Ludhiana
Answer: B
Explanation: The attack was orchestrated by Babbar Khalsa International handlers abroad; the chargesheet highlights foreign-based terror networks targeting Indian security forces.
11. An Air India flight bound for the UK was grounded on October 6, 2025, due to deployment of its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during final approach; where did it land safely?
a) Heathrow, London
b) Gatwick, London
c) Manchester
d) Birmingham
Answer: B
Explanation: The Dreamliner safely landed at Gatwick for checks after the emergency power system activated, ensuring passenger safety amid a technical glitch.
12. A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck northern Cebu, Philippines, on October 5, 2025, killing at least 70 and displacing over 20,000; what was declared by the governor?
a) National emergency
b) State of calamity
c) Curfew
d) Evacuation zone
Answer: B
Explanation: Governor Pam Baricuatro declared a state of calamity and suspended classes province-wide, as hospitals overflowed and families sheltered outdoors.
13. The U.S. Treasury postponed sanctions on Serbian oil company Naftna Industrija Srbije until October 8, 2025, due to its majority shares held by which Russian entities?
a) Rosneft and Lukoil
b) Gazprom and Gazprom Neft
c) Surgutneftegas
d) Tatneft
Answer: B
Explanation: The delay allows time for divestment; NIS's Russian ownership raises concerns over energy sector ties amid geopolitical tensions.
14. In a Sydney suburb shooting on October 6, 2025, a gunman fired up to 50 rounds from a .30-calibre rifle; how many were critically injured?
a) None
b) One
c) Three
d) Five
Answer: B
Explanation: The random attack in Croydon Park injured one critically; the suspect was apprehended, highlighting rising urban gun violence concerns in Australia.
15. The 2025 Right Livelihood Award was given to a Pacific Islands student organization for fighting climate change; what is the award also known as?
a) Nobel Peace Prize
b) Alternative Nobel Prize
c) Goldman Environmental Prize
d) Earthshot Prize
Answer: B
Explanation: Dubbed the "Alternative Nobel," it also honored Justice for Myanmar, Taiwanese activist Audrey Tang, and Sudanese Emergency Response Rooms for combating injustice.
16. Australia won the 2025 Speedway of Nations motorcycle event by defeating which country in the grand final at MotoArena Toruń, Poland?
a) Sweden
b) Poland
c) USA
d) UK
Answer: B
Explanation: The victory at BiT City marked Australia's dominance in speedway, with the event showcasing high-speed racing on a 333-meter oval track.
17. Sanae Takaichi, elected leader of Japan's LDP on October 4, 2025, is known for her stance as a what regarding China?
a) Trade advocate
b) Hawk
c) Neutral diplomat
d) Environmental ally
Answer: B
Explanation: The ultra-conservative's election positions her as Japan's likely first female PM, emphasizing hard-line policies on security and China relations.
18. Gen Z protesters across Indonesia, Nepal, Madagascar, and Morocco rallied under the banner of which anime symbol on October 5, 2025?
a) Naruto
b) One Piece's Straw Hat Pirates' Jolly Roger
c) Dragon Ball
d) Attack on Titan
Answer: B
Explanation: The grinning skull in a straw hat from One Piece symbolizes rebellion; activists used it during the 873rd Kamisan Action in Jakarta for human rights.
19. The IMF's World Economic Outlook Chapter 3 on Industrial Policy was launched on October 3, 2025; what is its focus?
a) Climate change
b) Managing trade-offs for growth and resilience
c) Digital economy
d) Labor reforms
Answer: B
Explanation: Entitled "Industrial Policy: Managing Trade-Offs to Promote Growth and Resilience," it analyzes policies balancing innovation with economic stability.
20. Israel demolished more Palestinian homes in the West Bank in the first nine months of 2025 than all of last year, exceeding how many permits?
a) 500
b) Over 1,000
c) 200
d) 800
Answer: B
Explanation: The surge, including East Jerusalem, highlights escalating demolitions over building permits, displacing families amid ongoing occupation tensions.
21. The Angikaar 2025 campaign under PMAY-U 2.0, launched in September, runs until October 31 across how many Urban Local Bodies?
a) 2,000+
b) 5,000+
c) 10,000+
d) 1,000+
Answer: B
Explanation: Aimed at last-mile outreach for housing, it includes door-to-door awareness and loan melas; PMAY-U 2.0 targets 1 crore additional urban families with ₹2.50 lakh aid.
22. The first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup for Blind Cricket will be co-hosted by India and which country from November 11–23, 2025?
a) Pakistan
b) Sri Lanka
c) Bangladesh
d) Nepal
Answer: B
Explanation: The event promotes inclusive sports, featuring teams from multiple nations to empower visually impaired women athletes.
23. The Union Home Minister's High-Level Committee approved disaster mitigation projects worth how much in 2025?
a) ₹2,000 crore
b) ₹4,645.60 crore
c) ₹5,000 crore
d) ₹3,500 crore
Answer: B
Explanation: The projects focus on recovery in flood-prone areas, enhancing resilience under the National Disaster Management Authority guidelines.
24. Uttar Pradesh set a record in the INSPIRE Award MANAK scheme with the highest student nominations in India for which year?
a) 2023-24
b) 2024-25
c) 2022-23
d) 2025-26
Answer: A
Explanation: The state led with nominations under the innovation scheme by DST, encouraging school students in science and technology projects.
25. The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) opened in Dubai in 2025, attracting over how many participants from 30+ countries?
a) 1,000
b) Over 3,300
c) 2,500
d) 5,000
Answer: B
Explanation: The summit focuses on sustainable development, featuring discussions on green tech and climate action with global leaders.