Current Affairs Questions and Answers
Current Affairs Questions October 2025
Q1. India’s first Europe-facing trade pact that came into effect on 1 October 2025 is with which bloc?
A) European Union
B) EFTA (European Free Trade Association)
C) BRICS
D) OECD
Answer
B) EFTA
Explanation: The first Europe-facing trade pact for India that came into effect on 1 October 2025 is with EFTA (European Free Trade Association), which includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. It provides zero-duty access on 92.2% tariff lines and aims to attract $100 bn FDI + 1 million jobs.
📦 Fact Box:
| Agreement Name → India–EFTA TEPA (Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement) Effective Date → 1 October 2025 Benefits → Zero-duty access for 92.2% tariff lines in EFTA countries. Aim to attract $100 billion FDI in 15 years. Estimated 1 million direct jobs in India. |
Q2. Which new facility started from 1 October 2025 for foreign arrivals in India?
A) Paper-based arrival form
B) e-Visa expansion
C) Digital e-Arrival Card
D) Automatic biometric verification
Answer
C) Digital e-Arrival Card
Explanation: Foreign nationals arriving in India now fill a digital arrival card online instead of paper. Indian citizens & OCI holders are exempt.
📦 Fact Box
| Launch date: 1 Oct 2025 Who fills? Foreign nationals only Exempt: Indian citizens & OCI holders Data needed: Passport no., nationality, purpose, address, etc. |
Q3. PM Modi released a commemorative coin and postal stamp on 1 October 2025 to mark the centenary of which organization?
A) Indian National Congress
B) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
C) Bharatiya Jana Sangh
D) Arya Samaj
Answer
B) RSS
Explanation: RSS completed 100 years (1925–2025). To commemorate, PM Modi launched a special coin & stamp.
📦 Fact Box
| Founded: 1925, Nagpur Founder: Keshav Baliram Hedgewar Centenary Year: 2025 Honour: PM released coin + postal stamp |
Q4. The DGCA’s draft proposal (Oct 2025) is related to:
A) Drone import rules
B) Relaxation in aircraft leasing conditions
C) Expansion of Air India privatisation
D) Pilot licensing reforms
Answer
B) Relaxation in aircraft leasing conditions
Explanation: DGCA proposed easing restrictions on wet leasing, allowing Indian airlines (like IndiGo) more flexibility in fleet expansion.
Q5. Which two institutions signed a co-lending agreement for gold loans on 1 October 2025?
A) SBI & LIC
B) PNB & Bajaj Finance
C) Bank of Baroda & IIFL Finance
D) HDFC Bank & Manappuram
Answer
C) Bank of Baroda & IIFL Finance
Explanation: The agreement aims to improve access to affordable credit, especially for agriculture & allied sectors. on 1st October TATA AIG + Equitas Small Finance Bank also tied up for distribution of insurance products.
Q6. India’s Women’s Cricket Team defeated which country in the Women’s World Cup 2025 opening match in Guwahati?
A) England
B) Sri Lanka
C) Australia
D) South Africa
Answer
B) Sri Lanka
Explanation: India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs. A record 22,843 fans attended, the highest for a women’s cricket match in India. Deepti Sharma became India’s 2nd highest ODI wicket-taker.
Q7. Air India launched its first direct non-stop flight connecting India with which Southeast Asian country?
A) Vietnam
B) Philippines
C) Thailand
D) Malaysia
Answer
B) Philippines
Explanation: Air India launched its first non-stop flight Delhi to Manila, linking India with the Philippines directly.
| 📦 Fact Box Airline: Air India Route: Delhi – Manila Country: Philippines Launch date: 1 Oct 2025 Significance: First-ever non-stop air link between India and the Philippines Previous Route Status: Philippine Airlines had non-stop services earlier, but they were suspended around 2013 due to low demand. Air Services Agreement Origin: First agreement signed on 22 October 1949 between India & Philippines. |
Q8. On 1 October 2025, the Indian Rupee strengthened to ₹88.69/USD mainly because
A) RBI cut repo rate
B) RBI raised repo rate
C) RBI kept repo rate unchanged
D) Global oil price hike
Answer
C) RBI kept repo rate unchanged
Explanation: RBI’s decision to hold policy rates stable led to rupee appreciation, marking its best day in two weeks.
Q9. As part of its centenary celebrations, UPSC launched which new portal on 1 Oct 2025?
A) Civil Services Digital Portal
B) My UPSC Interview: From Dream to Reality
C) UPSC e-Governance Hub
D) Aspirant’s Success Path
Answer
B) My UPSC Interview: From Dream to Reality
Explanation: UPSC enters its 100th year of service on 1 Oct 2025, marking its 99th Foundation Day. Chairman Ajay Kumar addressed former chairpersons, members, officers & staff. He emphasized UPSC’s role in building India’s administrative system by selecting competent officers.
| 📦 Fact Box 📌 UPSC Centenary Highlights Founded: 1 October 1926 as Public Service Commission (based on Lee Commission, 1924). Renamed: Federal PSC (1937), then Union PSC in 1950 under the Constitution. Role: Conducts IAS, IPS, IFS & other central services exams; ensures merit-based, fair, transparent recruitment. Centenary initiatives launched: Special Centenary Logo & Tagline New portal “My UPSC Interview: From Dream to Reality” for aspirants. Portal name: “My UPSC Interview: From Dream to Reality” Launch date: 1 Oct 2025 Purpose: To support aspirants, share interview experiences & guidance Part of: Year-long centenary celebrations. From 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2026 — a full “centenary year” of events and initiatives. |
Q10. India recorded 8% more rainfall than average during the 2025 monsoon season (June–Sept). This marks what in terms of yearly trend?
A) First time in 10 years India had surplus monsoon
B) Second consecutive year of above-average monsoon
C) First negative monsoon in 5 years
D) Monsoon remained average
Answer
B) Second consecutive year of above-average monsoon
Explanation: India received ~8% more rainfall than the historical average in 2025, continuing a trend from the previous year.