By the end of September 2025, what percentage of the Ministry of Defence's FY 2025β26 capital outlay had been utilized?
A
35%
B
51%
C
68%
D
75%
Question 2Single Answer
Which event is the Indian Army hosting in New Delhi from October 14β16, 2025?
A
Indo-US Joint Military Exercise
B
National Defence Expo
C
United Nations Troop Contributing Countriesβ Chiefsβ Conclave
D
Border Security Summit
Question 3Single Answer
What is the theme of the 71st National Wildlife Week (October 2β8, 2025) presided over by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav?
A
Human-Wildlife Harmony
B
Biodiversity Conservation
C
Endangered Species Protection
D
Forest Restoration
Question 4Single Answer
Under which scheme did the Ministry of Agriculture approve the first major hydropower project on the Indus River system since the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in April 2025?
A
Jal Jeevan Mission
B
PM Gati Shakti
C
National Hydropower Mission
D
Atal Bhujal Yojana
Question 5Single Answer
Where was the Gaza Peace Summit 2025 (Sharm El Sheikh Summit) held on October 13, 2025?
A
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
B
Doha, Qatar
C
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
D
Ankara, Turkey
Question 6Single Answer
Which G7 country announced recognition of Palestine as a state in September 2025?
A
Canada
B
United States
C
Germany
D
Japan
Question 7Single Answer
What is the primary objective of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction observed on October 13, 2025?
A
Raising Awareness of Disaster Risks and Mitigation
B
Climate Change Mitigation
C
Global Earthquake Preparedness
D
Flood Relief Funding
Question 8Single Answer
Which joint military exercise between India and Australia commenced in October 2025?
A
Yudh Abhyas
B
Garuda Shakti
C
AUSTRAHIND 2025
D
Mitra Shakti
Question 9Single Answer
What controversial policy did Israeli PM Netanyahu consider in October 2025 amid the northern Gaza siege?
A
Full Withdrawal from Gaza
B
UN Peacekeeping Deployment
C
Permanent Ceasefire
D
"Surrender or Starve"
Question 10Single Answer
What was the net direct tax collection growth in India for FY 2025β26 up to October 12, 2025?
A
4.2%
B
6.33%
C
8.5%
D
10.1%
Question 11Single Answer
Which Indian company was selected for the government's email service after 20 security audits, as stated by founder Sridhar Vembu in October 2025?
A
Infosys
B
Wipro
C
TCS
D
Zoho
Question 12Single Answer
What is the projected deficit target in France's 2025 budget presented in October 2025?
A
3.5% by 2026
B
4.7% by end-2026
C
5.2% by 2027
D
6.0% immediately
Question 13Single Answer
How much has India recovered from Vijay Mallya's loans as per Union Finance Minister's October 2025 statement?
A
6,203 crore
B
10,000 crore
C
14,100 crore
D
20,000 crore
Question 14Single Answer
What fee is the US imposing on Chinese-owned ships docking at its ports starting October 14, 2025?
A
Docking fee due to "unfair competition"
B
$50,000 flat fee
C
Export tariff surcharge
D
Environmental levy
Question 15Single Answer
For what breakthrough was the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded?
A
Quantum Tunnelling and Energy Quantisation
B
Quantum Computing
C
Fusion Energy
D
CRISPR Gene Editing
Question 16Single Answer
What hidden deep-earth process did NASA's GRACE satellites reveal in October 2025?
A
Mantle Plume Activity
B
Core-Mantle Boundary Convection
C
Tectonic Plate Shifts
D
Gravity Anomalies from Water Cycles
Question 17Single Answer
Which tropical storm formed in the Arabian Sea in early October 2025 due to warm waters?
A
Tropical Storm in Arabian Sea (Unnamed)
B
Cyclone Amphan
C
Hurricane Rafael
D
Typhoon Halong
Question 18Single Answer
What is the focus of the 4th edition of SPARK 4.0 launched by CCRAS in October 2025?
A
Modern Medicine Integration
B
Biotech Startups
C
Vaccine Development
D
Ayurvedic Research and Innovation
Question 19Single Answer
When is Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) expected to make its closest approach to the Sun in 2025?
A
October 14
B
October 29β30
C
November 15
D
December 5
Question 20Single Answer
Which Indian boxer won gold at the World Boxing Cup in September 2025 by defeating Poland's Julia Szeremeta?
A
Jaismine Lamboria
B
Lovlina Borgohain
C
Mary Kom
D
Nikhat Zareen
Question 21Single Answer
What three landmark initiatives were unveiled at Purple Fest 2025 in Goa on October 11, 2025?
A
Accessibility Tech Hubs, Skill Centers, and Cultural Grants
B
Inclusive Education Reforms
C
Disability Sports Programs
D
Universal Healthcare Access
Question 22Single Answer
Which institute signed an MoU with NCSSR in September 2025 to advance sports science and indigenous innovation?
A
IIT Bombay
B
NIT Trichy
C
IISc Bengaluru
D
IIT-Delhi
Question 23Single Answer
What is the annual production capacity of the new gas meter facility inaugurated in October 2025 by the petroleum sector?
A
1 million units
B
500,000 units
C
2 million units
D
5 million units
Question 24Single Answer
What is the theme of World Mental Health Day 2025 observed on October 10?
A
Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies
B
Workplace Wellness
C
Youth Mental Resilience
D
Digital Detox
Question 25Single Answer
Which Union Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for three National Highway projects worth over Rs 2,000 crore in Puducherry in October 2025?
A
Amit Shah
B
Bhupender Yadav
C
Nitin Gadkari
D
Pralhad Joshi
Question 26Single Answer
What was the theme of the 9th India Mobile Congress (IMC) held in New Delhi from October 8 to 11, 2025?
A
Digital India Rising
B
Connect the Future
C
Innovate to Transform
D
Telecom for All
Question 27Single Answer
The Employeesβ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) introduced a reform allowing 100% withdrawal of provident funds under new rules effective October 14, 2025.Β What is the primary aim of this change?Β
A
Increase government revenue
B
Simplify access for emergencies
C
Promote stock investments
D
Reduce pension payouts
Question 28Single Answer
What is the primary aim of this change?
A
Increase government revenue
B
Promote stock investments
C
Simplify access for emergencies
D
Reduce pension payouts
Question 29Single Answer
Which Indian space-tech startup achieved a milestone by launching a satellite for Earth observation on October 14, 2025?
A
Skyroot Aerospace
B
Agnikul Cosmos
C
Pixxel
D
GalaxEye
Question 30Single Answer
What initiative did EY India and Microsoft launch on October 14, 2025, to promote digital education?
A
Free AI Skills Training Program
B
AI Skills Academy
C
Digital Literacy Drive
D
Cloud Computing Workshops
Question 31Single Answer
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav launched 'Namo Van' during Wildlife Week 2025. In which state was the foundation stone laid?
A
Uttarakhand
B
Haryana
C
Rajasthan
D
Madhya Pradesh
Question 32Single Answer
What is the theme of World Standards Day 2025, celebrated on October 14?
A
Standards for Sustainability
B
Innovation Through Standards
C
Global Standards Unite Us
D
A Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for Sustainable Development Goals
Question 33Single Answer
The Uttar Pradesh Police's Operation Shikanja, conducted from October 9-13, 2025, resulted in how many arrests of economic offenders?
A
15
B
30
C
23
D
40
Question 34Single Answer
The Supreme Court of India is reviewing a plea by which group to sell properties to the Adani Group, as reported on October 15, 2025?
A
Reliance Industries
B
DLF
C
Sahara India
D
Tata Group
Question 35Single Answer
The Uttar Pradesh government announced a Diwali bonus for state employees on October 15, 2025 What is the bonus amount?
A
Rs 5,000
B
Rs 10,000
C
Rs 15,000
D
Rs 20,000
Question 36Single Answer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the impact of which company's AI Hub during his visit to Visakhapatnam on October 15, 2025?
A
Microsoft
B
Amazon
C
IBM
D
Google
Question 37Single Answer
Madagascar's President fled the capital amid protests led by which demographic group on October 15, 2025?
A
Farmers
B
Labor unions
C
Gen Z youth
D
Teachers
Question 38Single Answer
China vowed to 'fight to the end' in response to which US policy announced by President Trump on October 14, 2025?
A
Tech export bans
B
100% tariffs on imports
C
Military aid cuts
D
Visa restrictions
Question 39Single Answer
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on October 15, 2025, regarding three contaminated liquid medicines in which country?
A
Brazil
B
Nigeria
C
India
D
Indonesia
Question 40Single Answer
Which Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader MarΓa Corina Machado on October 14, 2025?
A
2024
B
2025
C
2026
D
2023
Question 41Single Answer
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to which trio for their work on innovation and growth?
A
Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, Peter Howitt
B
Paul Krugman, Esther Duflo, Abhijit Banerjee
C
Amartya Sen, Joseph Stiglitz, Angus Deaton
D
Daniel Kahneman, Richard Thaler, Robert Shiller
Question 42Single Answer
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognized work on what innovative material?
A
Graphene
B
Quantum dots
C
Metal-organic frameworks
D
Perovskites
Question 43Single Answer
India announced a new capacity-building program for which country's border security force during PM Modi's meeting on October 14, 2025?
A
Nepal
B
Bangladesh
C
Bhutan
D
Mongolia
Question 44Single Answer
How many people died in the Rajasthan bus fire near Thaiyat village on October 14, 2025?
A
20
B
10
C
30
D
40
Question 45Single Answer
Cracks emerged in which political party after MP Ajay Kumar Mandal offered to resign on October 14, 2025?
A
BJP
B
AAP
C
Congress
D
Janata Dal (United)
Question 46Single Answer
The UN Fact-Finding Mission raised concerns over how many executions in Iran in 2025, as of October 15?
A
500
B
2,000
C
1,500
D
Over 1,000
Question 47Single Answer
Which city was listed among the world's most polluted on October 13, 2025, due to severe AQI levels?
A
Delhi
B
Beijing
C
Lahore
D
Shanghai
Question 48Single Answer
The Nifty index fell below what level on October 13, 2025, amid market volatility?
A
24,000
B
25,250
C
26,000
D
27,000
Question 49Single Answer
Maharashtra's State Election Commission requested postponement of what due to upcoming polls on October 15, 2025?
A
Census
B
Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
C
Budget session
D
Infrastructure projects
Question 50Single Answer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated which major infrastructure project on October 8, 2025?
A
Mumbai Metro Line 3
B
Chenab Rail Bridge
C
Navi Mumbai International Airport
D
Atal Tunnel Extension
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
What is the new submission deadline for the report of India's 16th Finance Commission following the recent extension by the Government of India?
A
September 30, 2025
B
October 31, 2025
C
December 31, 2025
D
November 30, 2025
Question 52Single Answer
Where did former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga pass away on October 15, 2025?
A
Nairobi, Kenya
B
London, UK
C
Koothattukulam, Kerala, India
D
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Question 53Single Answer
Which bilateral maritime exercise is the Indian Navy hosting at Visakhapatnam from October 14-17, 2025?
A
Varuna
B
Samudra Shakti
C
Malabar
D
Milan
Question 54Single Answer
What is the value of the contract signed by India's Ministry of Defence on October 15, 2025, for Night Sight devices for SIG 716 rifles?
A
Rs 500 crore
B
Rs 659.47 crore
C
Rs 800 crore
D
Rs 1,000 crore
Question 55Single Answer
Which country topped the medal tally at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, from September 28 to October 11, 2025?
A
Japan
B
China
C
India
D
South Korea
Question 56Single Answer
Under what new framework did India's EPFO approve comprehensive member-centric digital transformation in October 2025?
A
EPFO 2.0
B
EPFO Digital
C
EPFO 4.0
D
EPFO 3.0
Question 57Single Answer
What major mineral was reclassified by India's Ministry of Mines in October 2025 by removing end-use restrictions?
A
Limestone
B
Coal
C
Iron Ore
D
Bauxite
Question 58Single Answer
Which joint aerial exercise was conducted by the Indian Air Force and the UK's Carrier Strike Group over the Indian Ocean in October 2025?
A
Garuda
B
Indradhanush
C
Unnamed Joint Exercise
D
Mitra Shakti
Question 59Single Answer
What explosion at a manufacturing plant in Hickman County, Tennessee, killed 16 people on October 16, 2025?
A
Machinery Overload
B
Gas Explosion
C
Boiler Failure
D
Chemical Blast
Question 60Single Answer
What initiative did India's Ministry of Minority Affairs launch in October 2025 to promote heritage and classical languages under PMJVK?
A
Minority Language Academy
B
Language Preservation Fund
C
Cultural Heritage Grants
D
Centres of Excellence
Question 61Single Answer
Which joint military exercise began between India and Australia on October 13, 2025, in Perth?
A
Yudh Abhyas
B
Hand-in-Hand
C
AUSTRAHIND 2025
D
Nomadic Elephant
Question 62Single Answer
What is the literacy rate achieved by the Siddi Tribal Community in India, as highlighted in October 2025 reports?
A
50%
B
92%
C
85%
D
72%
Question 63Single Answer
Which conclave is the Indian Army hosting in New Delhi from October 14-16, 2025, for UN Troop Contributing Countries?
A
UNTCC Chiefsβ Conclave
B
Chiefs of Staff Committee Meet
C
Defence Ministers' Summit
D
Indo-Pacific Security Forum
Question 64Single Answer
What is the theme of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction observed on October 13, 2025?
A
Build Back Better
B
Global Solidarity
C
Resilience in Action
D
Not a Disaster Yet
Question 65Single Answer
Which organization signed an MoU with DRDO for 300 MW solar-based renewable energy projects in October 2025?
A
NTPC
B
SECI
C
ONGC
D
BHEL
Question 66Single Answer
What ceasefire phase commenced between Hamas and Israel in October 2025, involving hostage and prisoner releases?
A
Phase 2
B
Full Truce
C
Phase 1
D
Temporary Halt
Question 67Single Answer
Who were awarded the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for work on innovation and growth?
A
Paul Krugman and Esther Duflo
B
Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt
C
Abhijit Banerjee and Michael Kremer
D
Amartya Sen and Joseph Stiglitz
Question 68Single Answer
What prompted US journalists to exit the Pentagon in protest on October 16, 2025?
A
Budget Cuts
B
Access Denial
C
New Reporting Rules
D
Surveillance Concerns
Question 69Single Answer
What deal did the IMF finalize with Pakistan in October 2025 to stabilize its economy?
A
500 million
B
1.2 billion
C
2 billion
D
3 billion
Question 70Single Answer
How many people have died due to flooding and landslides in eastern Mexico as of October 16, 2025?
A
32
B
150
C
100
D
64
Question 71Single Answer
What significant event marked the start of the Gaza peace plan on October 16, 2025?
A
Ceasefire and Hostage Release
B
Full Withdrawal
C
Border Opening
D
Aid Convoy Entry
Question 72Single Answer
Who received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for pro-democracy activism in Venezuela?
A
Greta Thunberg
B
MarΓa Corina Machado
C
Alexei Navalny
D
Malala Yousafzai
Question 73Single Answer
What conflict erupted in Gaza in October 2025 between Hamas and a local clan?
A
Fatah-Hamas Rift
B
Border Tribes Clash
C
PIJ Escalation
D
HamasβDoghmush Conflict
Question 74Single Answer
What caused at least 16 deaths in a Dhaka garment factory fire on October 16, 2025?
A
Electrical Short Circuit
B
Gas Leak
C
Arson
D
Machinery Failure
Question 75Single Answer
How many were injured in the train collision outside Jablonov nad Turnou, Slovakia, on October 16, 2025?
A
20
B
100
C
66
D
150
Question 76Single Answer
What is the theme of the 9th edition of Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign launched in India?
A
Collective Efforts for Urban Cleanliness
B
Swachh Bharat 2.0
C
Clean Cities, Green India
D
Gandhian Cleanliness Drive
Question 77Single Answer
Which city was recommended to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games?
A
Delhi
B
Ahmedabad
C
Mumbai
D
Chennai
Question 78Single Answer
What major naval exercise involving India and Indonesia concluded on October 17, 2025?
A
Malabar 2025
B
Varuna 2025
C
Samudra Shakti 2025
D
Milan 2025
Question 79Single Answer
According to the RBI bulletin, which Indian state records the highest per capita UPI transaction intensity?
A
Maharashtra
B
Karnataka
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Telangana
Question 80Single Answer
What significant diplomatic milestone was announced between India and Panama in October 2025?
A
Free Trade Agreement
B
20-Member Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group
C
Joint Military Exercise
D
Cultural Exchange Program
Question 81Single Answer
Who has been appointed as the Regional Director for South-East Asia by the WHO in October 2025?
A
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
B
Saima Wazed
C
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
D
Dr. Jaideep Gupta
Question 82Single Answer
What is the investment value of the Assam Bioethanol Plant inaugurated in Golaghat, Assam?
A
Rs 3,000 crore
B
Rs 2,500 crore
C
Rs 7,230 crore
D
Rs 5,000 crore
Question 83Single Answer
Which insurance company partnered with Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank in October 2025?
A
LIC
B
HDFC Ergo
C
Universal Sompo General Insurance
D
ICICI Lombard
Question 84Single Answer
What was India's Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for ages 15+ in September 2025?
A
48.2%
B
52.4%
C
55.6%
D
47.1%
Question 85Single Answer
What capacity of solar projects did DRDO agree to develop with SECI in October 2025?
A
200 MW
B
100 MW
C
500 MW
D
300 MW
Question 86Single Answer
Which ancient relic was returned to Greece by a German citizen in October 2025?
A
Limestone capital from a 4th-century pillar
B
A Parthenon marble
C
An Athenian vase
D
A Spartan helmet
Question 87Single Answer
Who became the youngest person to travel solo to 100 countries as of October 2025?
A
Kaamya Karthikeyan
B
Kush Patel
C
Arjun Malaviya
D
Zia Ahmed
Question 88Single Answer
What major geopolitical event involved Trump and Putin in October 2025?
A
Joint UN Address
B
Arms Control Talks
C
Trade Summit in Moscow
D
Phone Conversation on Ukraine
Question 89Single Answer
Which event marked the end of the two-year Israel-Hamas war in October 2025?
A
UN Peacekeeping Deployment
B
Border Demilitarization
C
ICC War Crimes Tribunal
D
Ceasefire Deal Allowing Aid Increase
Question 90Single Answer
What was 2024 confirmed as by NASA in October 2025 reports?
A
Wettest Year on Record
B
Most Biodiverse Year
C
Hottest Year on Record
D
Coldest Winter Year
Question 91Single Answer
Which Indian ship made a port call at Busan Naval Harbour, South Korea, in October 2025?
A
INS Vikrant
B
INS Kolkata
C
INS Sahyadri
D
INS Arihant
Question 92Single Answer
What new operational hub was announced by India's NSG in Ayodhya in October 2025?
A
Cyber Command Center
B
Counter-Terror Hub
C
Training Academy
D
Logistics Base
Question 93Single Answer
Which mission was launched by Uttar Pradesh for river restoration in October 2025?
A
Ganga Rejuvenation
B
Gomti Rejuvenation Mission
C
Yamuna Clean-Up
D
Sabarmati Revival
Question 94Single Answer
What fixed airfare scheme was introduced by India's Civil Aviation Ministry in 2025?
A
Fare Se Fursat
B
AirSaver
C
SkyBudget
D
FlyEasy
Question 95Single Answer
Which country eliminated mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, HIV, and syphilis first globally in 2025?
A
Maldives
B
India
C
Sri Lanka
D
Bhutan
Question 96Single Answer
What is the focus of the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 launched in India?
A
Road Infrastructure
B
Rail Freight
C
Port Modernization
D
National Logistics Policy Alignment
Question 97Single Answer
Which geological discovery was made using AI under Italy's Campi Flegrei volcano in October 2025?
A
Ring Fault Structure
B
Lava Tubes
C
Magma Chamber
D
Fossil Deposits
Question 98Single Answer
What was the global deforestation rate in 2024 per the Forest Declaration Assessment 2025?
A
5.2 million hectares
B
8.1 million hectares
C
1.3 million hectares
D
3.9 million hectares
Question 99Single Answer
Which three districts remain most affected by Left-Wing Extremism in India as per MHA's 2025 report?
A
Gadchiroli, Dantewada, Bastar
B
Bijapur, Sukma, Narayanpur
C
Malkangiri, Koraput, Kandhamal
D
Bhadradri, Warangal, Khammam
Question 100Single Answer
What contract value did MoD sign for Night Sight devices for SIG 716 rifles in October 2025?