Q1. As of 30 September 2025, India was re-elected to which part of the ICAO Council?
A) Part I
B) Part II
C) Part III
D) Observer status
Answer
B) Part II
Explanation: India was re-elected to Part II of the ICAO Council.
| 📦 Fact Box – India Re-elected to ICAO Council (Part II) Organization: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized UN agency. Election Date: 27 Sept 2025, during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session (Montreal). Seat: Part II of ICAO Council (States making major contributions to international civil air navigation facilities). India’s Achievement: Secured more votes than 2022 elections → reflects growing global confidence. Supported by MoCA, MEA & ROI diplomatic outreach. Campaign Efforts: Civil Aviation Minister Shri Rammohan Naidu hosted global diplomats (2 Sept 2025, New Delhi). Bilateral meetings in Montreal with Member States & industry stakeholders. India’s Role in Aviation: Fastest-growing aviation market → focus on MRO, skill development, aircraft component manufacturing. Founding member since 1944 → uninterrupted ICAO Council presence for 81 years. Actively contributes to policy, regulatory frameworks & aviation standards. ICAO Council: 36-member governing body elected every 3 years by 193 Member States of Chicago Convention. |
Q2. India’s first underground metro line (fully operational segment) was inaugurated recently in which city?
A) Delhi
B) Kolkata
C) Mumbai
D) Chennai
Answer
C. Mumbai
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua Line) on 8 October 2025, connecting Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade. It is Mumbai’s first fully underground metro corridor, connecting several important stations in South Mumbai.
📦 Fact Box:
| Total length:33.5 km Total stations: 27 (all underground) Total Cost : 37270 Crore Reduces travel time between Worli & Cuffe Parade to 15 minutes Start Date: This project was started in 2017 |
Q3. Indian Air Force Day is celebrated every year on which date?
A) October 5
B) October 8
C) October 9
D) October 10
Answer
Correct Answer: B. October 8
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The Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932, and the day is celebrated annually to honor IAF personnel and their service to the nation.
| 📦 Fact Box: Theme 2025:“Airpower Beyond Boundaries” Chief of Air Staff (2025): Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari |
Q4. Which summit’s logo was launched by the Government of India to promote AI innovation?
A) Digital India Summit 2026
B) India-AI Impact Summit 2026
C) Bharat Tech 2025
D) Future AI Forum
Answer
Correct Answer: B. India-AI Impact Summit 2026
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The logo represents India’s vision of combining tradition (Ashoka Chakra) with innovation (AI) for global leadership in Artificial Intelligence.
| 📦 Fact Box: Organized by: Ministry of Electronics & IT Aim: To promote AI for inclusive growth and public good First AI City of India: Lucknow is being developed as India’s first AI city with a â‚ą10,732 crore investment under the India AI Mission. First AI University of India: Universal AI University is India’s First AI University in Mumbai, built as ‘By Industry for Industry’ in Maharashtra. |
Q5. The bilateral naval exercise KONKAN-25 is being held between which two countries?
A) India and Japan
B) India and France
C) India and UK
D) India and USA
Answer
Correct Answer: C. India and UK
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“KONKAN” is an annual India–UK naval exercise focusing on maritime security, interoperability, and anti-submarine warfare. The 2025 edition is held in the Arabian Sea.
| 📦 Fact Box: First held: 2004 Participants: INS Chennai & HMS Lancaster (2025) |
Q6. India’s retail inflation in September 2025 fell to an eight-year low of 1.54%. What was the inflation rate in September 2025?
A) 1.2%
B) 1.54%
C) 3.8%
D) 4.5%
Answers
B) 1.54%
Explanation: Retail inflation decline was mainly due to a fall in food prices; however, core inflation increased to around 4.5%.
Q7. Which new feature has been introduced in UPI transactions from October 2025?
A) QR code verification
B) Biometric authentication (fingerprint/face)
C) OTP-based login
D) PIN-less offline mode
Answer
Answer: B) Biometric authentication
Explanation: NPCI enabled biometric payments using Aadhaar-based and device-based fingerprint/face recognition.
Q8. India will host the UN Troop Contributing Countries’ Chiefs’ Conclave (UNTCC) 2025 in which city?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Hyderabad
D) Bengaluru
Answer
Answer: B) New Delhi
Explanation: Chiefs from 32 UN peacekeeping nations will attend to enhance interoperability and mission readiness.
Q9. India plans to restore its embassy in which country, signaling renewed diplomatic engagement in October 2025?
A) Afghanistan
B) Iran
C) Syria
D) Ukraine
Answer
Answer: A) Afghanistan
Explanation: The decision follows Taliban’s plan to send an envoy to New Delhi.
Q10. According to Emkay Research, India’s general government capital expenditure (capex) is expected to remain around what percentage of GDP in FY26?
A) 3%
B) 5%
C) 6.5%
D) 7%
Answer
Answer: B) 5%
Explanation: Capex as a share of GDP may moderate compared to FY24 and FY25 due to fiscal consolidation.