1. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marked its centenary on 2 October 2025. The centenary celebrations included a commemorative stamp and special coin released by Narendra Modi.
Q: On what date did the RSS complete 100 years?
A) 1 October 2025
B) 2 October 2025
C) 3 October 2025
D) 4 October 2025
Answer: B
2. At the Global Fintech Fest 2025 held in Mumbai from 7–9 October 2025, the theme was “Empowering Finance for a Better World Powered by AI”.
Q: What was the theme of the Global Fintech Fest 2025?
A) Digital Finance & Blockchain
B) AI-Driven Financial Inclusion
C) Empowering Finance for a Better World Powered by AI
D) Fintech for Green Economy
Answer: C
3. The 2025 Gaza Peace Summit (Sharm El Sheikh) was held on 13 October 2025 in Egypt to address the Gaza conflict.
Q: Where was the 2025 Gaza Peace Summit held?
A) Cairo
B) Sharm El Sheikh
C) Amman
D) Doha
Answer: B
4. According to a current-affairs summary, on 1 October 2025 India’s flagship summit World Food India 2025 concluded with investment commitments exceeding ₹1.02 lakh crore.
Q: Which flagship food-processing summit concluded with investments of over ₹1.02 lakh crore on 1 October 2025?
A) Global Agro Invest 2025
B) Food India Summit
C) World Food India 2025
D) India Food & Beverages Expo
Answer: C
5. On 12 October 2025, India’s retail inflation (for September) dipped to 4.7%, according to the National Statistical Office (NSO).
Q: What was India’s retail inflation rate reported in mid-October 2025 for September?
A) 3.9%
B) 4.7%
C) 5.5%
D) 6.3%
Answer: B
6. On 9 October 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised India’s FY26 growth forecast to 7.1%, citing strong domestic demand and investment.
Q: What growth rate did the IMF forecast for India’s FY26 in October 2025?
A) 6.5%
B) 6.8%
C) 7.1%
D) 7.5%
Answer: C
7. On 9 October 2025, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 showed India had 128 institutions represented, up from 107 the previous year.
Q: How many Indian institutions featured in the THE World University Rankings 2026?
A) 100
B) 107
C) 128
D) 140
Answer: C
8. On 10 October 2025, the theme of World Mental Health Day was “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies”.
Q: On what date is World Mental Health Day celebrated in 2025?
A) 8 October
B) 9 October
C) 10 October
D) 11 October
Answer: C
9. On 10 October 2025, during the event at Sonipat, Haryana, India inaugurated its first commercial electric truck battery-swapping & charging station.
Q: Where was India’s first commercial electric-truck battery-swapping station inaugurated?
A) Pune
B) Noida
C) Sonipat
D) Chennai
Answer: C
10. On 25 October 2025, India was re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau under the International Convention against Doping in Sport for 2025-27.
Q: For what international convention was India re-elected Vice-Chairperson in October 2025?
A) Climate Change Convention
B) Convention against Doping in Sport
C) Arms Trade Treaty
D) Cybercrime Convention
Answer: B
11. On 27 October 2025, the Indian Air Force became the first non-NATO nation to participate in the Spanish-hosted Exercise Ocean Sky 2025 (Oct 20-31) at Gando Air Base.
Q: Which country hosted Exercise Ocean Sky 2025, in which India participated as the first non-NATO nation?
A) France
B) Spain
C) Germany
D) Italy
Answer: B
12. On 26-28 October 2025, the East Asia Summit 2025 was held, attended virtually by India’s PM, and discussions included trade tariffs and Indo-Pacific strategy.
Q: The East Asia Summit 2025 featured leaders from ASEAN and was held in which city?
A) Bangkok
B) Kuala Lumpur
C) Jakarta
D) Singapore
Answer: B
13. On 30 October 2025, India launched Exercise Trishul — a large-scale tri-service military exercise on India’s western front and maritime approaches.
Q: On which date did India commence Exercise Trishul in 2025?
A) 28 October
B) 29 October
C) 30 October
D) 31 October
Answer: C
14. During early October, India signed a defence cooperation agreement with Australia covering maritime security, cyber-defence and defence-industry collaboration, noted in the 10 October current-affairs summary.
Q: Which country did India strengthen defence cooperation with in October 2025?
A) Japan
B) Australia
C) France
D) UK
Answer: B
15. On 10 October 2025, the joint statement between India and the United Kingdom included creation of a “India-UK Joint Centre for Artificial Intelligence” and a Connectivity & Innovation Centre for 6G and cybersecurity.
Q: Which two countries agreed in October 2025 to establish a joint centre for AI and connectivity innovation?
A) India & USA
B) India & UK
C) India & Japan
D) India & Australia
Answer: B
16. In October 2025, India launched the “National Red List Roadmap 2025-2030” for biodiversity conservation in alignment with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Q: What is the time-frame for India’s National Red List Roadmap launched in October 2025?
A) 2024-29
B) 2025-2030
C) 2025-2035
D) 2026-2031
Answer: B
17. On 11 October 2025, India’s sportsman Jasprit Bumrah became the first Indian fast bowler to play 50 matches in each of the formats (Test, ODI, T20I).
Q: Which milestone did Jasprit Bumrah achieve in October 2025?
A) 300 Test wickets
B) 200 ODI wickets
C) First Indian fast bowler to play 50 matches in all three formats
D) Captain of India in all formats
Answer: C
18. India inaugurated India’s first commercial electric-truck battery-swapping station at Sonipat on 10 October 2025.
Q: At which location was India's first commercial electric-truck battery-swapping station inaugurated?
A) Noida
B) Sonipat
C) Pune
D) Chennai
Answer: B
19. On 9 October 2025, India and UK launched a new joint centre focusing on non-terrestrial networks (6G) and telecom cybersecurity.
Q: The India-UK joint initiative announced in October 2025 will focus on 6G and which other area?
A) Fintech
B) Artificial Intelligence
C) Telecom cybersecurity
D) Renewable energy
Answer: C
20. The monthly current-affairs summary notes that India’s retail inflation fell to 4.7% (September data) and export-preparedness index 2025 was released by NITI Aayog designating Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Karnataka among the top performers.
Q: Which state was not among the top three in NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index 2025?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Gujarat
C) Karnataka
D) Maharashtra
Answer: D
21. On 1 October 2025, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) began its centenary celebrations with a new logo and year-long events.
Q: Which constitutional body started its centenary celebrations on 1 October 2025?
A) Election Commission of India
B) Union Public Service Commission
C) Central Information Commission
D) Comptroller & Auditor General
Answer: B
22. On 30 October 2025 the host country for FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 was announced as India, to be held in Goa starting 31 October.
Q: In which Indian state will the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 begin on 31 October?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Goa
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C
23. On 10 October 2025, which international day was celebrated with the theme “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies”? (Already asked earlier)
Q: That day corresponds to which international observance?
A) World Health Day
B) World Mental Health Day
C) International Day of Persons with Disabilities
D) World Health & Safety Day
Answer: B
24. On 10 October 2025 the inauguration of phase I of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) was referenced in the one-liner current affairs.
Q: Which airport’s Phase I inauguration was noted in October 2025?
A) Navi Mumbai International Airport
B) Noida International Airport
C) Bengaluru Outer Airport
D) Hyderabad Greenfield Airport
Answer: A
25. According to daily current affairs, India launched the counter-drone grid project named SAKSHAM to strengthen air-defence against UAV threats (October 2025).
Q: What is the name of the indigenous anti-drone grid launched by India in October 2025?
A) NETRA
B) SAKSHAM
C) SURAKSHA
D) MAVERICK
Answer: B
26. On 11 October 2025, World Migratory Bird Day was noted, with the theme focusing on “Creating bird-friendly cities & communities”.
Q: Which day is World Migratory Bird Day observed in 2025 (October)?
A) 10 October
B) 11 October
C) 12 October
D) 13 October
Answer: B
27. One of the current-affairs items noted that India’s “National Red List Roadmap & Vision” was launched aligning with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Q: The National Red List Roadmap launched in October 2025 is a commitment to which global framework?
A) Paris Agreement
B) Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
C) Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
D) Addis Ababa Action Agenda
Answer: B
28. On 25 October 2025, among the key defence/maritime news: INS Sutlej completed its 18th joint hydrographic survey with Mauritius under the MAHASAGAR vision.
Q: With which country did INS Sutlej carry out the hydrographic survey in October 2025?
A) Maldives
B) Mauritius
C) Seychelles
D) Sri Lanka
Answer: B
29. On 20 October 2025, the Indian Air Force participated in Exercise Ocean Sky 2025, marking its first participation as a non-NATO country. (Asked above)
Q: The event was held at which Air Base?
A) Gando Air Base (Spain)
B) Nellis Air Base (USA)
C) RAF Lossiemouth (UK)
D) Baza Air Base (Spain)
Answer: A
30. On 9 October 2025, India and UK’s joint statement revived the JETCO (Joint Economic & Trade Committee) to monitor progress under their CETA (Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement) roadmap.
Q: What does JETCO stand for in the India-UK joint statement of October 2025?
A) Joint Economic & Trade Committee
B) Joint Education & Technology Council
C) Joint Energy & Transport Committee
D) Joint Entrepreneurship & Trade Council
Answer: A
31. According to a monthly wrap-up, India’s retail inflation and export preparedness index data were among major economy items in October 2025. (See Question 5 & 20)
Q: Which of the following is not true about India’s economy in October 2025?
A) Retail inflation fell to 4.7%
B) India’s FY26 growth forecast was raised to 7.1% by IMF
C) Tamil Nadu, Gujarat & Karnataka topped Export Preparedness Index
D) India’s current account surplus reached USD 100 billion
Answer: D
32. On 1 October 2025, the UPSC began its 100-year celebrations. (Asked in Q21)
Q: In which year was the UPSC originally established?
A) 1925
B) 1935
C) 1945
D) 1955
Answer: A
33. The more general theme in the 7–9 October Global Fintech Fest 2025 was India’s leadership in fintech, AI, inclusive finance (Q2).
Q: GFF 2025 was organised by which of the following?
A) Finance Ministry & RBI
B) Payments Council of India & NPCI
C) SEBI & IFSCA
D) NITI Aayog & MeitY
Answer: B
34. In October 2025, India’s Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australia included cyber-defence, maritime security, defence production. (Q14)
Q: Which Indian minister visited Australia during October 2025 for signing the defence agreements?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Amit Shah
C) Nirmala Sitharaman
D) Piyush Goyal
Answer: A
35. On 30 October 2025, India commenced Exercise Trishul (Q13) — a tri-service exercise to test joint war-fighting, with >20,000 troops, jets, warships.
Q: Which of the following is not a service participating in Exercise Trishul?
A) Indian Army
B) Indian Navy
C) Indian Air Force
D) Indian Coast Guard
Answer: D (The main tri-service includes Army, Navy, Air Force)
36. On 31 October 2025, the FIDE Chess World Cup began in Goa, India (Q22).
Q: How many players are expected to participate in the 2025 edition of the Chess World Cup?
A) 128
B) 206
C) 256
D) 300
Answer: B
37. On 10 October 2025, India published one-liner on the inauguration of electric-truck battery-swap station, and cited the airport phase one etc. (Q9 & Q24)
Q: What was the approximate cost of Phase I of Navi Mumbai International Airport as mentioned in the one-liner?
A) ₹10,000 crore
B) ₹15,000 crore
C) ₹19,650 crore
D) ₹25,000 crore
Answer: C
38. On 9 October 2025, India-UK joint centre for AI & 6G innovation (Q15)
Q: Which currency amount was committed for the India-UK Connectivity & Innovation Centre?
A) £12 million
B) £24 million
C) £36 million
D) £48 million
Answer: B
39. On 1 October 2025, World Food India 2025 concluded with more than 64,000 direct jobs projected and over 10 lakh indirect jobs. (Q4)
Q: Which ministry organised World Food India 2025?
A) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
B) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
C) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
D) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: B
40. On 11 October 2025, World Migratory Bird Day theme emphasised bird-friendly cities & communities (Q26)
Q: Which global organisation co-ordinates World Migratory Bird Day?
A) UNEP
B) IUCN
C) CMS (Convention on Migratory Species)
D) WWF
Answer: C
41. On 10 October 2025, India launched the anti-drone grid SAKSHAM (Q25)
Q: SAKSHAM is deployed up to what altitude for detection and neutralisation?
A) 1000 metres
B) 2000 metres
C) 3000 metres
D) 4000 metres
Answer: C (as per the one-liner about ‘up to 3,000 metres’)
42. The National Red List Roadmap (Q16) is supported by which Indian institutions?
A) ZSI, BSI & IUCN India
B) ISRO, DRDO & ICMR
C) NITI Aayog, DPIIT & MoE
D) NABARD, RBI & SEBI
Answer: A
43. On 25 October 2025, in the context of anti-doping convention (Q10)
Q: India leads which regional group (for the Bureau) in that election?
A) Asia-Pacific (Group IV)
B) Europe (Group I)
C) Africa (Group III)
D) Americas (Group II)
Answer: A
44. On 27 October 2025, the hydrographic survey by INS Sutlej (Q28)
Q: Under which vision was the India–Mauritius maritime mission described?
A) SAGAR
B) MAHASAGAR
C) SAGARMALA
D) SAGARSHREE
Answer: B
45. On 30 October 2025 Exercise Trishul launched (Q13)
Q: What is the primary aim of Exercise Trishul?
A) Naval only operations
B) Army only manoeuvres
C) Tri-service coordination for land, air & sea operations
D) Cyber-warfare simulation
Answer: C
46. On 6-19 October 2025, the 2025 BWF World Junior Championships was held in Guwahati, Assam.
Q: Which city hosted the 2025 BWF World Junior Championships?
A) Bengaluru
B) Guwahati
C) Hyderabad
D) Chennai
Answer: B
47. On 30 October 2025, India commenced the Chess World Cup in Goa (Q22)
Q: Which organisation administers the Chess World Cup?
A) FIDE
B) ITTF
C) ICCF
D) BWF
Answer: A
48. On 10 October 2025, India’s electric-truck battery-swapping station inaugurated (Q9)
Q: The station was located at which road/cargo terminal?
A) GT Road, Panchi Gujran village
B) NH-48, Pune
C) Outer Ring Road, Bengaluru
D) NH-44, Hyderabad
Answer: A
49. On 9 October 2025, India & UK decided to establish the India-UK Joint Centre for AI (Q15)
Q: The centre is aimed to work in which sectors?
A) Agriculture & water
B) Healthcare, climate research & fintech
C) Mining & resources
D) Transport & logistics
Answer: B
50. On 2 October 2025, during RSS centenary (Q1)
Q: In which city was the RSS centenary event held?
A) Delhi
B) Nagpur
C) Mumbai
D) Kolkata
Answer: B
