Current Affairs 7th October 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. PM Narendra Modi unveiled multiple youth-focused initiatives worth over Rs 62,000 crore from Delhi on October 7, 2025; what is the primary aim of these initiatives? a) Infrastructure development
b) Skill enhancement and employment generation
c) Agricultural reforms
d) Healthcare expansion
Answer: B
Explanation: The initiatives, announced in October 2025, focus on empowering youth through skill development, innovation, and job creation, as highlighted in current affairs updates from AffairsCloud and The Hindu.
2. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 was awarded to Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for discoveries related to what?
a) mRNA technology
b) Regulatory T cells and immune tolerance
c) CRISPR gene editing
d) Vaccine development
Answer: B
Explanation: Their work on regulatory T cells' role in preventing autoimmune diseases was recognized, as per the Nobel Prize press release on October 7, 2025.
3. The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) opened in Dubai on October 7, 2025, attracting over how many participants from 30+ countries?
a) 1,000
b) 3,300
c) 2,500
d) 5,000
Answer: B
Explanation: The summit, focusing on sustainable development and green tech, drew over 3,300 participants, as reported in current affairs summaries.
4. Shirish Chandra Murmu was appointed as the next Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India effective from when, succeeding M. Rajeshwar Rao?
a) October 1, 2025
b) October 9, 2025
c) November 1, 2025
d) December 1, 2025
Answer: B
Explanation: The appointment, announced on October 7, 2025, aims to strengthen RBI's monetary policy framework, as per daily current affairs from Instagram and other sources.
5. The Union Minister inaugurated the NIELIT Digital University (NDU) platform on October 7, 2025; what is its focus?
a) Agricultural education
b) Digital skills and IT training
c) Medical research
d) Space technology
Answer: B
Explanation: NDU promotes digital literacy and advanced IT education across India, as part of initiatives highlighted in UPSC current affairs quizzes.
6. On the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks, Hamas described the event as a "glorious day of crossing"; what ongoing issue was commemorated?
a) Gaza ceasefire talks
b) Israel-Hamas war and hostages
c) UN resolution on Palestine
d) Regional economic aid
Answer: B
Explanation: Hamas's message on October 7, 2025, commemorated the war's start, amid stalled hostage negotiations, as covered in Jerusalem Post and USA Today.
7. Pro-Palestine groups planned events on the October 7 anniversary in Australia and Canada, criticized for what reason?
a) Violating curfews
b) Glorifying terrorism
c) Ignoring UN calls
d) Economic boycotts
Answer: B
Explanation: Events in Sydney and Canada were panned by Jewish groups and victims' families for honoring "martyrs," as reported in Reuters and National Post on October 7, 2025.
8. A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck northern Cebu, Philippines, on October 5, 2025, with the death toll rising; what was declared by the governor?
a) National emergency
b) State of calamity
c) Full lockdown
d) Military aid zone
Answer: B
Explanation: Governor Pam Baricuatro declared a state of calamity, suspending classes and aiding rescue efforts, as per Wikipedia's current events portal.
9. US President Trump walked back his offer to talk to Democrats on October 7, 2025, amid what federal issue?
a) Trade tariffs
b) Government shutdown extension
c) Immigration reform
d) Tax cuts
Answer: B
Explanation: Trump demanded Democrats end the shutdown before talks, after six days of gridlock, as reported by Al Jazeera.
10. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 on October 7, 2025, in what NFL game?
a) Sunday Night Football
b) Monday Night Football
c) Thursday Night Football
d) Playoff qualifier
Answer: B
Explanation: Trevor Lawrence's heroics led the Jaguars to victory over Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs in a thrilling Monday Night Football matchup, as per NYT Athletic and Yahoo Sports.
11. NYT Connections Sports Edition #379 on October 7, 2025, featured hints related to what theme?
a) Olympic events
b) Soccer terms
c) Basketball legends
d) Tennis tournaments
Answer: A
Explanation: The puzzle, as per Mashable, focused on sports connections, helping players solve daily challenges.
12. FIU Men's Soccer team takes on Seton Hall on October 7, 2025, in their final non-conference matchup; where is it held?
a) Miami
b) Road game
c) Neutral venue
d) Home opener
Answer: B
Explanation: The FIU program hits the road for the match, promoting competitive non-conference play, as per FIU Sports news.
13. The Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) vessel Shivalik was flagged off by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on October 7, 2025; what is its significance?
a) First indigenous LNG carrier
b) Boost to maritime exports
c) Naval defense addition
d) Fishing vessel upgrade
Answer: A
Explanation: Shivalik marks India's push for self-reliance in energy shipping, as per PendulumEdu current affairs.
14. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated on October 7, 2025, that India's interests are best secured by what?
a) Alliances with West
b) Strategic autonomy
c) Economic isolation
d) Military expansion
Answer: B
Explanation: In The Hindu Morning Digest, Jaishankar emphasized strategic autonomy for securing India's global position.
15. PM Modi called the CJI after an attack in the Supreme Court on October 7, 2025; what was the context?
a) Security breach
b) Judicial reforms
c) Case hearing disruption
d) Protest incident
Answer: A
Explanation: The call addressed a security incident at the Supreme Court, highlighting concerns over judicial safety, as per The Hindu.
16. The winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 was announced on October 7; what time was the live event?
a) 5:30 a.m. EDT
b) Noon GMT
c) Evening IST
d) Midnight UTC
Answer: A
Explanation: PBS reported the announcement at 5:30 a.m. EDT, covering breakthroughs in physics.
17. KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) marks its 200th anniversary on October 7, 2025; what does it celebrate?
a) From school to excellence university
b) Space missions
c) Medical discoveries
d) Economic policies
Answer: A
Explanation: EurekAlert highlighted KIT's evolution from a three-class school to a university of excellence in technology and research.
18. A study on October 7, 2025, revealed solar energy as the most affordable power source globally; what platform published it?
a) Bioengineer.org
b) Nature
c) Science Daily
d) IEEE
Answer: A
Explanation: Bioengineer.org's study emphasized solar's cost-effectiveness for sustainable energy transition.
19. Two years after Oct. 7, Israel's economy showed resilience; how much did the tech sector raise in funding in the first half of 2025?
a) $5 billion
b) $9.5 billion
c) $10 billion
d) $7 billion
Answer: B
Explanation: The Atlantic reported a 58% increase to $9.5 billion across 367 rounds, despite war pressures.
20. US views on Israel and antisemitism have changed since Oct. 7; what survey source highlighted this on October 7, 2025?
a) PBS NewsHour
b) CNN
c) BBC
d) Reuters
Answer: A
Explanation: PBS analyzed shifting American opinions amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict anniversary.
21. The Angikaar 2025 campaign under PMAY-U 2.0 runs until October 31, 2025, across how many Urban Local Bodies?
a) 2,000+
b) 5,000+
c) 10,000+
d) 1,000+
Answer: B
Explanation: It focuses on last-mile housing outreach with door-to-door awareness, targeting urban families.
22. The first Women's T20 World Cup for Blind Cricket will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from November 11–23, 2025; what does it promote?
a) Elite cricket
b) Inclusive sports for visually impaired women
c) Youth tournaments
d) Professional leagues
Answer: B
Explanation: The event empowers visually impaired women athletes through international competition.
23. The Union Home Minister's committee approved disaster mitigation projects worth ₹4,645.60 crore in 2025; what do they target?
a) Urban development
b) Flood-prone areas recovery
c) Space research
d) Agricultural subsidies
Answer: B
Explanation: Projects enhance resilience in vulnerable regions under NDMA guidelines.
24. Uttar Pradesh set a record in the INSPIRE Award MANAK scheme with the highest student nominations for which year?
a) 2023-24
b) 2024-25
c) 2022-23
d) 2025-26
Answer: A
Explanation: The state led in nominations under DST's innovation scheme for school students.
25. The IMF's World Economic Outlook Chapter 3 on Industrial Policy, launched October 3, 2025, focuses on managing trade-offs for what?
a) Climate action
b) Growth and resilience
c) Digital transformation
d) Labor markets
Answer: B
Explanation: Titled "Industrial Policy: Managing Trade-Offs to Promote Growth and Resilience," it analyzes balancing innovation with stability.