1. The historic Darbar Move tradition has been revived in which year after being suspended in 2021?
A) 2023
B) 2024
C) 2025
D) 2026
Answer: C) 2025
2. What is the theme of Global MIL Week 2025 ?
A) “AI for All: Digital Inclusion and Literacy”
B) “Minds Over AI: MIL in Digital Spaces”
C) “Media and Literacy in the Age of AI”
D) “Empowering Minds through Digital Media”
Answer: B) “Minds Over AI: MIL in Digital Spaces”
3. Bajrang Setu will replace which historic bridge over the Ganga River?
A) Ram Jhula
B) Laxman Jhula
C) Krishna Setu
D) Bharat Jhula
Answer: B) Laxman Jhula
4. What is the full form of SITAA recently launched by UIDAI?
A) Scheme for Innovative Technology Applications with Aadhaar
B) Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar
C) System for Integration of Technology and Aadhaar Access
D) Strategic Initiative for Technological Advancement in Aadhaar
Answer: B) Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar
5. TEC has signed an MoU with which institute for joint research in telecom technologies?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIT Bombay
C) IIT Hyderabad
D) IIT Madras
Answer: C) IIT Hyderabad
6. Rohit Sharma recently surpassed which former cricketer to become India’s third-highest ODI run-scorer?
A) Sachin Tendulkar
B) Sourav Ganguly
C) Virat Kohli
D) MS Dhoni
Answer: B) Sourav Ganguly
7. Who won the MLS Golden Boot 2025 with 29 goals?
A) Cristiano Ronaldo
B) Lionel Messi
C) Kylian Mbappé
D) Erling Haaland
Answer: B) Lionel Messi
8. India’s foreign exchange reserves reached how much as of October 17, 2025?
A) $698.2 billion
B) $700 billion
C) $702.3 billion
D) $710.1 billion
Answer: C) $702.3 billion
9. Which Indian bank was named the World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025 by Global Finance?
A) HDFC Bank
B) ICICI Bank
C) State Bank of India
D) Axis Bank
Answer: C) State Bank of India
10. What is the purpose of the new “Pay with Mutual Fund” feature on UPI?
A) To invest directly in SIPs via UPI
B) To enable real-time payments from liquid mutual fund holdings
C) To transfer mutual funds between accounts
D) To pay fund management fees instantly
Answer: B) To enable real-time payments from liquid mutual fund holdings
11. What is ‘UPI Help’ , recently launched by NPCI?
A) A mutual fund payment gateway
B) An AI-powered grievance redressal assistant
C) A fraud detection system
D) A digital onboarding platform
Answer: B) An AI-powered grievance redressal assistant
12. As per RBI’s directive, banks must maintain TLTRO funds in which category?
A) Held for Trading (HFT)
B) Available for Sale (AFS)
C) Held to Maturity (HTM)
D) Short-Term Treasury (STT)
Answer: C) Held to Maturity (HTM)
13. Which country has been validated by WHO for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Bangladesh
C) Maldives
D) Nepal
Answer: C) Maldives
14. According to the IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 , what percentage of natural World Heritage sites are threatened by climate change?
A) 23%
B) 35%
C) 43%
D) 51%
Answer: C) 43%
15. The Indian Coast Guard launched which two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) recently?
A) ICGS Veer and ICGS Vijaya
B) ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit
C) ICGS Arjun and ICGS Amrit
D) ICGS Prerna and ICGS Prithvi
Answer: B) ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit
16. NASA recently confirmed a new temporary asteroid companion of Earth named:
A) 2025 PQ1
B) 2025 PN7
C) 2025 EQ3
D) 2025 EN5
Answer: B) 2025 PN7
17. North Korea showcased a new ICBM during a parade marking the anniversary of which event?
A) Founding of DPRK
B) Korean War Armistice
C) 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party
D) Kim Jong Un’s Birthday
Answer: C) 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party
18. Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit passed away in October 2025 at what age?
A) 89
B) 90
C) 93
D) 95
Answer: C) 93
19. Kancha Sherpa , who passed away recently, was part of which historic expedition?
A) 1953 Mount Everest Expedition
B) 1965 Kanchenjunga Expedition
C) 1950 Annapurna Expedition
D) 1960 Nanda Devi Expedition
Answer: A) 1953 Mount Everest Expedition
20. Diane Keaton , who passed away at 79, was known for her career in which field?
A) Sports
B) Politics
C) Acting
D) Literature
Answer: C) Acting
21. World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is observed on:
A) October 25
B) October 26
C) October 27
D) October 28
Answer: C) October 27