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Current Affairs | October 2025 — Worksheet Extraction

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In the Filmfare Awards 2025, which film became the night’s biggest winner with 13 awards, including Best Film and Best Director?

a)

Laapataa Ladies

b)

I Want To Talk

c)

Chandu Champion

d)

Jigra

2.

Which pair shared the Best Actor (Male) trophy for performances in I Want To Talk and Chandu Champion?

a)

Abhishek Bachchan and Kartik Aaryan

b)

Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal

c)

Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn

d)

Ayushmann Khurrana and Ranveer Singh

3.

Which veteran icons were honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Filmfare Awards 2025?

a)

Zeenat Aman and Shyam Benegal

b)

Hema Malini and Yash Chopra

c)

Rekha and Subhash Ghai

d)

Waheeda Rehman and Ramesh Sippy

4.

In September 2025, which two Indian cricketers were named ICC Players of the Month for their exceptional performances?

a)

Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana

b)

Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur

c)

Virat Kohli and Shafali Verma

d)

Shubman Gill and Jemimah Rodrigues

5.

During the Asia Cup T20 tournament, what was Abhishek Sharma’s strike rate across 7 matches?

a)

200

b)

175

c)

150

d)

135.68

6.

At the end of the Super Four stage, what record-breaking rating points did Abhishek Sharma reach in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings?

a)

931

b)

908

c)

875

d)

842

7.

Against which team did vice-captain Smriti Mandhana showcase elite form in India’s ODI series by scoring 58, 117, and 125 in three innings?

a)

Australia

b)

England

c)

South Africa

d)

New Zealand

8.

What was Smriti Mandhana’s strike rate across her ODI matches during the month?

a)

135.68

b)

120.00

c)

110.25

d)

98.50

9.

In the third ODI, how many balls did Smriti Mandhana take to achieve the fastest century by an Indian batter in women’s ODIs?

a)

50

b)

60

c)

70

d)

80

10.

Smriti Mandhana won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award by triumphing over which competitors?

a)

Tazmin Brits and Sidra Amin

b)

Sophie Ecclestone and Alyssa Healy

c)

Nida Dar and Hayley Matthews

d)

Natalie Sciver-Brunt and Beth Mooney

11.

For the 8th Central Pay Commission’s Terms of Reference approved on 28 October 2025, within how many months must the Commission submit its recommendations?

a)

18 months

b)

12 months

c)

24 months

d)

6 months

12.

While formulating recommendations, which considerations will the 8th Central Pay Commission take into account? Select all that apply.

a)

Economic Conditions and Fiscal Prudence

b)

Resource Allocation for Development

c)

Unfunded Pension Liabilities

d)

Impact on State Finances

e)

Comparison with Other Sectors

13.

On October 26, 2025, when were the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 winners announced?

a)

October 26, 2025

b)

November 17, 2024

c)

January 1, 2026

d)

October 28, 2025

14.

How many major categories is the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar conferred in?

a)

Four

b)

Three

c)

Five

d)

Six

15.

Who received the Vigyan Ratna (Posthumous) award for outstanding contribution to Physics?

a)

Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar

b)

Prof. C. V. Raman

c)

Prof. Ashoke Sen

d)

Prof. Satyendra Nath Bose

16.

Which team was recognised with the Vigyan Team Award for exceptional work in agricultural science?

a)

CSIR Aroma Mission Team

b)

ISRO Mars Orbiter Mission Team

c)

DRDO Agni Mission Team

d)

IIT Clean River Initiative Team

17.

The 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat in October 2025 called for reducing edible oil consumption by what percentage?

a)

10%

b)

5%

c)

15%

d)

20%

18.

At the Garbage Cafés initiative in Ambikapur, what meal is exchanged for 1 kg of plastic waste, and what for 0.5 kg?

a)

1 kg of plastic waste

1.

Lunch/Dinner

b)

0.5 kg of plastic waste

2.

Breakfast

c)

No plastic waste

3.

No meal

19.

In Bengaluru, how many wells and lakes did Engineer Kapil Sharma rejuvenate through citizen and corporate engagement?

a)

40 wells and 6 lakes

b)

25 wells and 4 lakes

c)

50 wells and 10 lakes

d)

30 wells and 3 lakes

20.

In Gujarat’s Dholera region, approximately how many hectares of mangroves have been planted to boost biodiversity?

a)

Over 3,500 hectares

b)

About 1,000 hectares

c)

Over 2,000 hectares

d)

Approximately 500 hectares

21.

Which campaign’s importance did the Prime Minister reinforce to encourage tree plantation and naming?

a)

Ik Ped Maa Ke Naam

b)

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

c)

Jal Jeevan Mission

d)

Namami Gange

22.

Which indigenous Indian dog breeds were highlighted by CRPF’s Bengaluru school and BSF’s kennel training for pride in local breeds? Select all that apply.

a)

Kombai

b)

Mudhol

c)

Pandikona

d)

Mongrels

23.

Which tribal freedom fighter’s heroic tale did the PM narrate, highlighting resistance against the Nizam’s tyranny before martyrdom in 1940?

a)

Komaram Bheem

b)

Birsa Munda

c)

Rani Gaidinliu

d)

Tantya Bhil

24.

Which company became the first to cross the $4 trillion market capitalisation club in October 2025?

a)

NVIDIA

b)

Microsoft

c)

Apple

d)

Alphabet (Google)

25.

Which product launch in September 2025 drove Apple’s record-breaking surge in market value?

a)

iPhone 17 series

b)

MacBook Pro M4

c)

Apple Watch Series 11

d)

iPad Pro OLED

26.

Over the past three months, whose shares rose by 25% among the top tech players listed?

a)

Apple

b)

Microsoft

c)

Amazon

d)

Tesla

27.

According to the Top 10 Most Valuable Companies (as of October 2025), which company ranks 3rd with a market cap of $3.199 Trillion?

a)

Apple

b)

Microsoft

c)

NVIDIA

d)

Alphabet (Google)

28.

Which company continues to be India’s most valuable by market capitalisation, ranking 69th globally as of October 2025?

a)

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)

b)

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

c)

HDFC Bank

d)

Infosys

29.

Reliance’s global ranking slipped from which position in 2024 due to market volatility and declining oil margins?

a)

46th

b)

50th

c)

60th

d)

70th

30.

In the Global Firepower Index 2025, which country ranked first among the world’s most powerful militaries?

a)

United States

b)

Russia

c)

China

d)

India

31.

By 2025, which country ranked second in the Global Firepower Index with a Pwrlndx of 0.0788?

a)

Russia

b)

China

c)

India

d)

France

32.

For 2025–26 to 2030–31 (extendable till 2037–38), what is the total cost approved for the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) Phase-III?

a)

₹1,500 crore

b)

₹500 crore

c)

₹1,000 crore

d)

₹2,000 crore

33.

Under the Mission for Atmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–26 to 2030–31), what is the total outlay aimed at achieving self-sufficiency and reducing imports?

a)

₹11,440 crore

b)

₹8,500 crore

c)

₹15,000 crore

d)

₹10,200 crore

34.

From July 1, 2025, the Central Government revised Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief to what percentage of basic pay/pension?

a)

58%

b)

55%

c)

60%

d)

52%

35.

In the MSP revisions for Marketing Season 2026–27, which crop received the highest hike of ₹600 per quintal?

a)

Safflower

b)

Lentil (Masur)

c)

Rapeseed & Mustard

d)

Wheat

36.

What is the approved total project cost for upgrading the Kalibro–Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam to four lanes across wildlife-friendly corridors through Kaziranga National Park?

a)

₹6,957 crore

b)

₹5,862.55 crore

c)

₹24,634 crore

d)

₹11,440 crore

37.

How many new Kendriya Vidyalayas will be opened under the CCEA decision, benefiting 86,640 students in India over 2026–27 to 2034–35?

a)

57

b)

45

c)

72

d)

60

38.

Who chaired the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) meeting that reviewed preparedness for a cyclone forming in the Bay of Bengal on October 28, 2025?

a)

Dr. T. V. Somanathan

b)

Ajit Doval

c)

Rajiv Gauba

d)

P. K. Sinha

39.

For the severe cyclone expected to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kakinada on October 28, 2025, what wind speed range was forecast?

a)

90–100 kmph (gusting to 110 kmph)

b)

60–80 kmph (gusting to 90 kmph)

c)

110–130 kmph (gusting to 140 kmph)

d)

40–60 kmph (gusting to 70 kmph)

40.

In Arunachal Pradesh, which coal mine was inaugurated, marking a significant step toward energy security and regional development?

a)

Namchik Namphuk

b)

Talcher

c)

Korba

d)

Jharia

41.

What is the estimated reserve in crore tonnes at the Namchik Namphuk coal mine inaugurated in Changlang district?

a)

1.5 crore tonnes

b)

3.0 crore tonnes

c)

0.75 crore tonnes

d)

2.0 crore tonnes

42.

The Bathou religion, officially recognised with a separate code in the Census, belongs to which community?

a)

Assam’s Bodo community

b)

Meghalaya’s Khasi community

c)

Nagaland’s Ao community

d)

Mizoram’s Mizo community

43.

In Andhra Pradesh, what amount did CM N. Chandrababu Naidu donate for establishing a public library?

a)

₹100 crore

b)

₹50 crore

c)

₹25 crore

d)

₹10 crore

44.

According to the worksheet, which country jointly established the £24 million Connectivity & Innovation Centre focusing on AI-driven telecom, 6G, and cybersecurity with India?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

United States

c)

Australia

d)

Canada

45.

As noted in the worksheet, Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. made history by conducting the world's first live underwater interview using which technology?

a)

Li‑Fi technology

b)

Satellite uplink

c)

Acoustic modem

d)

Subsea fiber optics

46.

Per the worksheet, which South American country became the first in Latin America to legalize euthanasia, allowing terminally ill patients to seek medically assisted death under strict conditions?

a)

Uruguay

b)

Chile

c)

Argentina

d)

Peru

47.

According to the worksheet, which international institution trimmed India's 2026–27 projected GDP growth to 6.2% while maintaining global growth at 3.2% for 2025?

a)

International Monetary Fund

b)

World Bank

c)

Asian Development Bank

d)

OECD

48.

The worksheet reports that New Zealand enacted a social media policy for under‑16s. What requirement was highlighted?

a)

Age verification to protect youth from mental health risks

b)

Mandatory parental control apps on all devices

c)

Total ban on video content

d)

Curfew restrictions on internet access after 8 p.m.

49.

Which nation, per the worksheet, officially recognized Diwali as a state holiday honoring Indian‑American community contributions?

a)

California, USA

b)

Ontario, Canada

c)

Queensland, Australia

d)

London, UK

50.

As stated in the worksheet, Timor‑Leste became ASEAN’s 11th member at a summit held in which city?

a)

Kuala Lumpur

b)

Jakarta

c)

Manila

d)

Bangkok

51.

According to the worksheet, China’s CR450 train set a world speed record by reaching 453 km/h during testing on which corridor?

a)

Shanghai–Chengdu corridor

b)

Beijing–Shanghai corridor

c)

Guangzhou–Shenzhen corridor

d)

Harbin–Dalian corridor

52.

Per the worksheet, independent politician Catherine Connolly won which country’s presidency with 63% of the votes, becoming the third woman president?

a)

Ireland

b)

Iceland

c)

New Zealand

d)

Finland

53.

The worksheet notes Japan launched the world's first yen‑pegged stablecoin on October 27. Which issuer was identified?

a)

JPYC Inc.

b)

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust

c)

SBI Holdings

d)

Rakuten Bank

54.

Match each bank or institution with the key update listed in the worksheet.

a)

NPCI

1.

Launched biometric UPI authentication with facial recognition, fingerprint, and voice‑based verification

b)

PayPal

2.

Integrated UPI as first global partner in PayPal World platform, expanding cross‑border payment capabilities

c)

HDFC Bank

3.

Launched 'My Business QR' at Global Fintech Fest 2025 to enable small merchants to create digital storefronts

d)

HSBC

4.

Committed $1 billion to support Indian startups through Innovation Banking platform with non‑dilutive debt capital

55.

According to the worksheet, which bank won Global Finance awards—'World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025' and 'Best Bank in India 2025'?

a)

State Bank of India

b)

ICICI Bank

c)

HDFC Bank

d)

Kotak Mahindra Bank

56.

Per the worksheet, which company received approval for a 1,600 MW Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Plant grid connection with 25‑year validity?

a)

Adani Power Limited

b)

NTPC

c)

Tata Power

d)

Reliance Power

57.

Match the regulatory authority action with its description, as presented in the worksheet.

a)

RBI two‑factor authentication mandate

1.

Mandates 2FA for all digital payments starting April 1, 2026, replacing SMS OTPs with biometrics, tokens, and risk‑based authentication

b)

World Bank GDP growth projection for India

2.

Raised India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.5% from 6.3%

c)

RBI repo rate decision

3.

Maintained repo rate at 5.5% with neutral stance; revised FY26 GDP growth to 6.8% and reduced CPI inflation forecast to 2.6%

d)

ADB GDP growth projection for India

4.

Cut India’s FY26 GDP growth projection to 6.5% citing U.S. tariffs on 60% of Indian exports with 50% hike

58.

According to the worksheet, which institution formed a Payments Regulatory Board to ensure transparent and secure governance of India's payment ecosystem?

a)

Reserve Bank of India

b)

SEBI

c)

Ministry of Finance

d)

NPCI

59.

Per the worksheet, which body proposed mutual fund fee reforms excluding taxes from Total Expense Ratio with performance‑linked models?

a)

SEBI

b)

RBI

c)

IRDAI

d)

PFRDA

60.

The worksheet states India’s industrial output grew 4% in August 2025. Which sectors were highlighted as primary drivers?

a)

Mining and electricity

b)

Manufacturing and construction

c)

Agriculture and services

d)

Transport and communications

61.

According to the worksheet, Apple crossed a $4 trillion valuation as the third company after Nvidia and Microsoft. What product cycle was cited as driving market cap growth?

a)

iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air sales

b)

Apple Vision Pro 2 launch

c)

MacBook Pro M5 release

d)

Apple Car pilot production

62.

Match each country with the MoU field/purpose described in the worksheet.

a)

Nigeria

1.

Establishment of first Indian Institute of Technology campus in Nigeria for bilateral collaboration in education

b)

Nepal

2.

Construction of two 400 kV transmission lines for cross‑border energy trade and regional cooperation

c)

USA

3.

10‑year historic defence framework covering joint exercises, technology sharing, and Indo‑Pacific maritime security