Q.1 Which scheme crossed 70 crore e-cards in October 2025?
A) Ayushman Bharat / PM-JAY
B) Jan Dhan Yojana
C) Ujjwala Yojana
D) Swachh Bharat Mission
Answer
Answer: A) Ayushman Bharat / PM-JAY
Explanation: The Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) crossed the milestone of 70 crore E-cards in October, with over 6 crore hospitalizations.
Fact Box:
- Scheme: PM-JAY (Ayushman Bharat)
- Coverage: ~ 70 crore e-cards by Oct 2025
- Hospitalisations: ~ 6 crore
Q.2 During October 2025, for which festival did violence break out in Cuttack, Odisha?
A) Diwali
B) Holi
C) Durga Puja (immersion procession)
D) Eid al-Fitr
Answer
Answer: C) Durga Puja (immersion procession)
Explanation: The Cuttack violence in early October 2025 occurred during the immersion (visarjan) of Durga Puja idols, leading to communal clashes.
Fact Box:
- Dates: 4–7 October 2025
- Trigger: Procession near Dargah Bazar + Haathi Pokhari localities
- Response: Curfew + Internet suspension, ~30 arrests