Q.1 Which new digital education platform was launched in October 2025 under the Ministry of Electronics & IT?
A) SWAYAM 2.0
B) NIELIT Digital University (NDU)
C) DIKSHA Plus
D) TechVidya
Answer
Answer: B) NIELIT Digital University (NDU)
Explanation: The NIELIT Digital University (NDU) platform was inaugurated in New Delhi to increase access to advanced tech education, especially in under-served areas.
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NIELIT Digital University (NDU) Launched by: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Focus: Deep-tech education (AI, quantum, semiconductors)
Target: Widen reach of quality tech learning
SWAYAM portal– online learning education platform launched by government of India in 2017. SWAYAM Plus – Updated version of swayam portal started on 27 February 2024 SWAYAM 2.0 – offers online degree from top most universities
Focus: Deep-tech education (AI, quantum, semiconductors)
Target: Widen reach of quality tech learning
Q.2 Which coal company inaugurated its first fully women-operated Central Store Unit in October 2025?
A) Coal India Limited (CIL)
B) South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)
C) Western Coalfields Limited (WCL)
D) Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)
Answer
Answer: B) South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)
Explanation: SECL, a subsidiary of CIL, opened its first fully women-operated store unit in its central workshop at Korba, Chhattisgarh — a symbolic step for gender inclusion.
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Location: Korba, Chhattisgarh
Purpose: Empower women in industrial operations
Broader goal: Gender-inclusive workforce in mining sector
Q.3 In October 2025, which Indian river basin authority was reconstituted to include climate scientists and state representatives?
A) Ganga Basin Authority
B) National River Basin Authority (NRBA)
C) Brahmaputra Basin Council
D) Yamuna Basin Development Board
Answer
Answer: B) National River Basin Authority (NRBA)
Explanation: The government reconstituted the NRBA to make it more inclusive, bringing in climate experts and state-level stakeholders, aiming for better integrated water management.
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- Body: NRBA under Ministry of Environment
- New members: Climate scientists + State reps
- Goal: Basin-level climate-resilient water management
Q.4 Which state was ranked top in NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index 2025?
A) Gujarat
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka
Answer
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: In the 2025 Export Preparedness Index by NITI Aayog, Tamil Nadu ranked first, followed by Gujarat and Karnataka, showing strengths in trade logistics and export policy.
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- Index by: NITI Aayog
- Dimensions: Trade policy, logistics, trade infrastructure
- Top 3: Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka
Q.5 What did the IMF revise India’s FY26 growth forecast to in its October 2025 World Economic Outlook?
A) 5.5%
B) 6.4%
C) 7.1%
D) 8.0%
Answer
Answer: C) 7.1%
Explanation: In its October 2025 edition of the World Economic Outlook, the IMF raised India’s FY26 growth forecast to 7.1%, citing strong domestic demand and public investment.
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- Forecast by: IMF (International Monetary Fund)
- Reason: Robust demand + public investment momentum
- Impact: Positive signal for policy-makers
Q.6 Which city fair started in India from 30 October 2025, known for its cultural and livestock trading events?
A) Pushkar Fair
B) Sonepur Mela
C) Kumbh Mela (Prayagraj)
D) Surajkund Mela
Answer
Answer: A) Pushkar Fair
Explanation: The Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan began on 30 October 2025, celebrating livestock trading, camel shows, folk performances, and religious rituals.
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- Location: Pushkar, Rajasthan
- Duration (2025): 30 Oct – 5 Nov
- Highlights: Camel shows, turban contest, folk music
Q.7 In October 2025, India re-elected itself to which position in the COP10 Bureau under the International Convention against Doping in Sport?
A) Chairperson
B) Vice-Chairperson
C) Treasurer
D) Secretary
Answer
Answer: B) Vice-Chairperson
Explanation: At the 10th Session of COP10 (anti-doping convention), India was re-elected as Vice-Chairperson for the Asia-Pacific region for 2025–2027.
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- Convention: International Convention against Doping in Sport
- Venue of Session: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris
- India’s role: Leading efforts on clean sport + ethics education
Q.8 Which “International Year” did the UN declare in Year 2025?
A) International Year of Water Cooperation
B) International Year of Millets
C) International Year of Cooperatives
D) International Year of Biodiversity
Answer
Answer: C) International Year of Cooperatives
Explanation: The UN General Assembly declared 2025 as the “International Year of Cooperatives”, (IYC 2025) and International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
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- Declaration by: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
- Focus: Cooperative businesses, social economy
- Theme: “Cooperatives Build a Better World”.
- Relevance: Promoting inclusive growth through cooperatives
- Year 2024 – International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, and the International Year of Peace and Trust
Q.9 Which state got a new National Park declared in October 2025?
A) Rajasthan
B) Odisha
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Assam
Answer
Answer: B) Odisha
Explanation: Similipal, already a tiger reserve in Odisha, was officially declared as the 107th National Park of India in October 2025.
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- Name: Similipal National Park
- Known for: Tigers, elephants, waterfalls
- Significance: Biodiversity hotspot
Q.10 Which Indian city was added to the tentative UNESCO World Heritage list in October 2025 for its “Red Mud Hills”?
A) Udaipur
B) Indore
C) Tirupati
D) Visakhapatnam
Answer
Answer: A) Udaipur
Explanation: The Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Mud Hills) and the Tirumala Hills in Andhra Pradesh were added to the UNESCO tentative list, but Udaipur too was recognized among Indian “Wetland Cities” for sustainable water management.
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- List: UNESCO Tentative World Heritage
- Locations: Tirumala Hills, Red Mud Hills in AP, Udaipur, Indore
- Importance: Natural heritage + sustainable water management