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
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
C
Darjeeling, West Bengal
D
Shillong, Meghalaya
Question 2Single Answer
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
15
D
11
Question 3Single Answer
The Election Commission of India announced how many new initiatives for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls to improve voter convenience?
A
17
B
10
C
20
D
25
Question 4Single Answer
Detained activist Sonam Wangchuk demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the killing of civilians during protests in which region?
A
Manipur
B
Nagaland
C
Kashmir Valley
D
Leh, Ladakh
Question 5Single Answer
In the ICC Womenβs 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
Question 6Single Answer
Israeli strikes targeted Gaza on October 5, 2025, amid hopes for implementation of which US President's 20-point peace plan?
A
Donald Trump
B
Joe Biden
C
Barack Obama
D
George W. Bush
Question 7Single Answer
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
Question 8Single Answer
The Union Cabinet approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance for central government employees, effective from which date?
A
October 1, 2025
B
January 1, 2026
C
July 1, 2025
D
April 1, 2025
Question 9Single Answer
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced renaming Navi Mumbai International Airport after which late leader?
A
Bal Thackeray
B
Yashwantrao Chavan
C
DB Patil
D
Prithviraj Chavan
Question 10Single Answer
Which Chhattisgarh district was declared India's first child marriage-free district on October 5, 2025?
A
Raipur
B
Bilaspur
C
Balod
D
Durg
Question 11Single Answer
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
New York, USA
C
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
D
Beijing, China
Question 12Single Answer
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
Question 13Single Answer
Zomato partnered with HDFC Pension to launch NPS for gig delivery partners; how many PRANs were generated in the first 72 hours?
A
Over 30,000
B
10,000
C
50,000
D
1,00,000
Question 14Single Answer
The Indian Coast Guard commissioned which Fast Patrol Vessel at Karaikal, Puducherry, on October 5, 2025?
A
Akshar
B
Adamya
C
Vikrant
D
Varsha
Question 15Single Answer
Fishermen in which Indian lagoon demanded a long-term solution due to silt threatening livelihoods on October 5, 2025?
A
Chilika Lake
B
Loktak Lake
C
Vembanad Lake
D
Pulicat Lake
Question 16Single Answer
Which country announced joining the NATO Pipeline System on October 5, 2025?
A
Poland
B
Ukraine
C
Sweden
D
Finland
Question 17Single Answer
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
Agni-VI
C
Dhvani
D
Nirbhay
Question 18Single Answer
India's only mud volcano erupted again on which island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A
Baratang
B
Havelock
C
Neil
D
Ross
Question 19Single Answer
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
Gold lines
C
Green lines
D
Red lines
Question 20Single Answer
India and the UK began which bilateral maritime exercise off the West coast on October 5, 2025?
A
Varuna
B
Malabar
C
Konkan-25
D
Indra
Question 21Single Answer
At least 44 people were killed in landslides triggered by heavy rains in which country on October 5, 2025?
A
Nepal
B
India
C
Bangladesh
D
Bhutan
Question 22Single Answer
The Indian rupee was expected to meander near its all-time low on October 5, 2025, supported by what factors?
A
Export surges
B
Foreign aid
C
Oil price drops
D
IPO flows and RBI intervention
Question 23Single Answer
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
Question 24Single Answer
A tiger attack in which Bihar tiger reserve claimed another life recently as of October 5, 2025?
A
Indore
B
Kanwar Lake
C
Barela Salim Ali
D
Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Question 25Single Answer
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
Question 26Single Answer
World Space Week 2025, observed from October 4β10, is hosted by which organization in Colorado Springs, USA, under the theme βLiving in Spaceβ?
A
Space Foundation Discovery Center
B
NASA
C
European Space Agency
D
Roscosmos
Question 27Single Answer
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
UN General Assembly
C
G20 Summit
D
World Social Security Forum 2025
Question 28Single Answer
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
Question 29Single Answer
The fourth edition of the bilateral military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 between India and Australia is scheduled from October 13β26 at which location?
A
Canberra
B
Darwin
C
Irwin Barracks, Perth
D
Sydney
Question 30Single Answer
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
Question 31Single Answer
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
Question 32Single Answer
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
Reduced imports
B
Oil price crash
C
Rupee appreciation
D
Festive demand and global uncertainty
Question 33Single Answer
The India Meteorological Department issued alerts for rain and thunderstorms across several cities on October 6, 2025, influenced by what weather system?
A
Cyclone Shakti and western disturbance
B
Monsoon trough
C
El NiΓ±o
D
Heatwave
Question 34Single Answer
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
Question 35Single Answer
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
Qila Lal Singh, Batala
B
Jalandhar
C
Amritsar
D
Ludhiana
Question 36Single Answer
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
Question 37Single Answer
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
Curfew
C
State of calamity
D
Evacuation zone
Question 38Single Answer
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
Gazprom and Gazprom Neft
B
Rosneft and Lukoil
C
Surgutneftegas
D
Tatneft
Question 39Single Answer
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
One
B
None
C
Three
D
Five
Question 40Single Answer
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
Goldman Environmental Prize
C
Alternative Nobel Prize
D
Earthshot Prize
Question 41Single Answer
Australia won the 2025 Speedway of Nations motorcycle event by defeating which country in the grand final at MotoArena Torun, Poland?
A
Sweden
B
UK
C
USA
D
Poland
Question 42Single Answer
Sanae Takaichi, elected leader of Japan's LDP on October 4, 2025, is known for her stance as a what regarding China?
A
Hawk
B
Trade advocate
C
Neutral diplomat
D
Environmental ally
Question 43Single Answer
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
Question 44Single Answer
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
Question 45Single Answer
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
Over 1,000
B
500
C
200
D
800
Question 46Single Answer
The Angikaar 2025 campaign under PMAY-U 2.0, launched in September, runs until October 31 across how many Urban Local Bodies?
A
5,000+
B
2,000+
C
10,000+
D
1,000+
Question 47Single Answer
The first-ever Womenβs T20 World Cup for Blind Cricket will be co-hosted by India and which country from November 11β23, 2025?
A
Pakistan
B
Sri Lanka
C
Bangladesh
D
Nepal
Question 48Single Answer
The Union Home Minister's High-Level Committee approved disaster mitigation projects worth how much in 2025?
A
2,000 crore
B
4,646.60 crore
C
5,000 crore
D
3,500 crore
Question 49Single Answer
Uttar Pradesh set a record in the INSPIRE Award MANAK scheme with the highest student nominations in India for which year?
A
2022-23
B
2024-25
C
2023-24
D
2025-26
Question 50Single Answer
The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) opened in Dubai in 2025, attracting over how many participants from 30+ countries?
A
1,000
B
5,000
C
2,500
D
Over 3,300
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
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
Healthcare expansion
C
Agricultural reforms
D
Skill enhancement and employment generation
Question 52Single Answer
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
Question 53Single Answer
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
Question 54Single Answer
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 9, 2025
B
October 1, 2025
C
November 1, 2025
D
December 1, 2025
Question 55Single Answer
The Union Minister inaugurated the NIELIT Digital University (NDU) platform on October 7, 2025; what is its focus?
A
Agricultural education
B
Space technology
C
Medical research
D
Digital skills and IT training
Question 56Single Answer
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
Question 57Single Answer
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
Question 58Single Answer
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
Full lockdown
C
State of calamity
D
Military aid zone
Question 59Single Answer
US President Trump walked back his offer to talk to Democrats on October 7, 2025, amid what federal issue?
A
Government shutdown extension
B
Trade tariffs
C
Immigration reform
D
Tax cuts
Question 60Single Answer
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
Question 61Single Answer
NYT Connections Sports Edition #379 on October 7, 2025, featured hints related to what theme?
A
Tennis tournaments
B
Soccer terms
C
Basketball legends
D
Olympic events
Question 62Single Answer
FIU Men's Soccer team takes on Seton Hall on October 7, 2025, in their final non-conference matchup; where is it held?
A
Road game
B
Miami
C
Neutral venue
D
Home opener
Question 63Single Answer
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
Question 64Single Answer
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated on October 7, 2025, that India's interests are best secured by what?
A
Alliances with West
B
Economic isolation
C
Strategic autonomy
D
Military expansion
Question 65Single Answer
PM Modi called the CJI after an attack in the Supreme Court on October 7, 2025; what was the context?
A
Judicial reforms
B
Security breach
C
Case hearing disruption
D
Protest incident
Question 66Single Answer
The winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 was announced on October 7; what time was the live event?
A
Noon GMT
B
5:30 a.m. EDT
C
Evening IST
D
Midnight UTC
Question 67Single Answer
KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) marks its 200th anniversary on October 7, 2025; what does it celebrate?
A
Medical discoveries
B
Space missions
C
From school to excellence university
D
Economic policies
Question 68Single Answer
A study on October 7, 2025, revealed solar energy as the most affordable power source globally; what platform published it?
A
Science Daily
B
Nature
C
Bioengineer.org
D
IEEE
Question 69Single Answer
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
9.5 billion
B
5 billion
C
10 billion
D
7 billion
Question 70Single Answer
US views on Israel and antisemitism have changed since Oct. 7; what survey source highlighted this on October 7, 2025?
A
Reuters
B
CNN
C
BBC
D
PBS NewsHour
Question 71Single Answer
The Angikaar 2025 campaign under PMAY-U 2.0 runs until October 31, 2025, across how many Urban Local Bodies?
A
5,000+
B
2,000+
C
10,000+
D
1,000+
Question 72Single Answer
The first Women's T20 World Cup for Blind Cricket will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from November 11β23, 2025; what does it promote?
A
Elite cricket
B
Youth tournaments
C
Inclusive sports for visually impaired women
D
Professional leagues
Question 73Single Answer
The Union Home Minister's committee approved disaster mitigation projects worth Rs. 4,645.60 crore in 2025; what do they target?
A
Urban development
B
Space research
C
Flood-prone areas recovery
D
Agricultural subsidies
Question 74Single Answer
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
Question 75Single Answer
The IMF's World Economic Outlook Chapter 3 on Industrial Policy, launched October 3, 2025, focuses on managing trade-offs for what?
A
Growth and resilience
B
Climate action
C
Digital transformation
D
Labor markets
Question 76Single Answer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate which major event on October 8, 2025, showcasing India's digital ecosystem?
A
India Energy Summit
B
India Mobile Congress (IMc) 2025
C
India FinTech FestivalΒ
D
India AI Expo
Question 77Single Answer
The Ministry of Mines issued guidelines for the Rs 1,500 crore Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme in October 2025; what is its primary objective?
A
Encourage recycling of critical minerals to reduce import dependence
B
Promote fossil fuel extraction
C
Fund new mining projects
D
Subsidize coal production
Question 78Single Answer
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav presided over the 71st National Wildlife Week celebrations from October 2-8, 2025; what was the theme?
A
Human-Wildlife Coexistence
B
Biodiversity Conservation
C
Endangered Species Protection
D
Forest Restoration
Question 79Single Answer
The NCRB's 'Crime in India 2023' report released in September 2025 named which city as India's safest for the fourth consecutive year?
A
Kolkata
B
Mumbai
C
Delhi
D
Bengaluru
Question 80Single Answer
RPF, NDRF, and IRIDM signed a tri-party MoU on October 6, 2025, to strengthen what aspect of railway operations?
A
Passenger amenities
B
Disaster response and management
C
Freight transport
D
Ticketing systems
Question 81Single Answer
India finished third with 4 medals at the 2025 World Boxing Championships held in Liverpool, England; who won gold in the 48kg category?
A
Minakshi Hooda
B
Lovlina Borgohain
C
Nikhat Zareen
D
Pooja Rani
Question 82Single Answer
The RBI announced a special clearing in the Cheque Truncation System (CTS) on October 3, 2025, to facilitate transition to what mechanism starting October 4?
A
Continuous clearing and settlement
B
Digital-only payments
C
Blockchain-based cheques
D
Instant cheque processing
Question 83Single Answer
Arunachal Pradesh is set to begin coal mining with the launch of which coal block on October 6, 2025?
A
Singrauli
B
Gevra
C
Namchik-Namphuk
D
Korba
Question 84Single Answer
Exercise Konkan 2025, the biennial naval exercise between India and the UK, began on October 5, 2025; what is its focus?
A
Anti-piracy operations
B
Maritime security and interoperability
C
Submarine warfare
D
Amphibious assaults
Question 85Single Answer
The 8th edition of the India International Tea Convention and the 132nd UPASI annual conference in 2025 will be held in which city?
A
Coonoor
B
Kolkata
C
Guwahati
D
Siliguri
Question 86Single Answer
India signed a second deep-sea exploration contract with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for Polymetallic Sulphides in which ridge?
A
Mid-Atlantic Ridge
B
South China Sea
C
East Pacific Rise
D
Carlsberg Ridge
Question 87Single Answer
The MoU between RPF, NDRF, and IRIDM signed on October 6, 2025, aims to enhance what in railways?
A
Revenue collection
B
Passenger safety tech
C
Disaster response capabilities
D
Track maintenance
Question 88Single Answer
In the NCRB 'Crime in India 2023' report, which state saw the highest cybercrime cases?
A
Maharashtra
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Karnataka
D
Telangana
Question 89Single Answer
PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the India Mobile Congress 2025 on October 8; what is the event's theme?
A
Digital India 2.0
B
The Future of Mobile Technology
C
AI and 5G Revolution
D
Sustainable Telecom
Question 90Single Answer
The Wildlife Week 2025 theme, presided by Minister Bhupender Yadav, is what?
A
Save the Tiger
B
Human-Wildlife Coexistence
C
Biodiversity Hotspots
D
Anti-Poaching Drives
Question 91Single Answer
India's industrial output grew what percentage in August 2025, as per IIP data?
A
3.0%
B
4.0%
C
5.0%
D
6.0%
Question 92Single Answer
The RBI's special CTS clearing on October 3, 2025, supports transition to what?
A
24x7 clearing mechanism
B
Paperless banking
C
Crypto integration
D
Branchless services
Question 93Single Answer
Which city ranked 5th in the safest cities list from NCRB's Crime in India 2023 report?
A
Surat
B
Indore
C
Coimbatore
D
Pune
Question 94Single Answer
The Namchik-Namphuk coal block launch on October 6, 2025, marks entry into coal mining for which state?
A
Jharkhand
B
Arunachal Pradesh
C
Odisha
D
Chhattisgarh
Question 95Single Answer
Exercise Konkan 2025 began on October 5 off India's western coast; which UK asset leads it?
A
HMS Queen Elizabeth
B
HMS Prince of Wales
C
HMS Defender
D
HMS Kent
Question 96Single Answer
The 8th India International Tea Convention 2025 will be held in which hill station?
A
Darjeeling
B
Munnar
C
Coonoor
D
Ooty
Question 97Single Answer
India's second ISA contract for Polymetallic Sulphides exploration is in which ocean ridge?
A
Carlsberg Ridge
B
Mid-Atlantic Ridge
C
Mariana Trench
D
Gakkel Ridge
Question 98Single Answer
NCRB's 2023 report showed a 31.2% rise in cybercrimes to how many cases?
A
50,000
B
86,420
C
1,00,000
D
75,000
Question 99Single Answer
The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau app was launched during Wildlife Week 2025; where was the event held?
A
New Delhi
B
Bhopal
C
Bengaluru
D
Dehradun
Question 100Single Answer
IIP data for August 2025 showed mining sector growth at what percentage?