Current Affairs Quiz — 13 October 2025
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India's headline CPI inflation for September 2025 (1.54%) was the lowest since:
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Correct answer: B — June 2017
PIB (MoSPI): headline inflation of 1.54% in September 2025 is the lowest year-on-year inflation after June 2017.
What was the all-India food inflation based on the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — -2.28%
PIB (MoSPI): CFPI-based food inflation for September 2025 is -2.28% (provisional); -2.17% and -2.47% are the rural and urban figures.
Consider the following statements about the CPI release for September 2025: 1. The housing index used in CPI is compiled for the urban sector only. 2. Urban headline inflation was lower than rural headline inflation in September 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the housing index is compiled for the urban sector only; urban headline inflation (2.04%) was higher than rural (1.07%).
Who chairs the Technical Expert Group constituted by MoSPI to guide the National Household Income Survey 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Dr Surjit S. Bhalla
PIB: MoSPI constituted a Technical Expert Group under the Chairmanship of Dr Surjit S. Bhalla, former Executive Director of India, IMF.
When is the National Household Income Survey (NHIS), India's first pan-India household income survey, scheduled to be launched?
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Correct answer: D — February 2026
PIB: the National Household Income Survey is scheduled to be launched in February 2026 and will be the first-ever pan-India survey focused on household income.
In October 2025, Amit Shah performed the ground-breaking in Jaipur for investment proposals worth how much in Rajasthan?
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Correct answer: B — ₹4 lakh crore
PIB: Amit Shah performed the ground-breaking for investment proposals worth ₹4 lakh crore in Jaipur. ₹35 lakh crore is the total MoUs signed and ₹7 lakh crore the amount grounded.
According to Amit Shah in Jaipur in October 2025, Rajasthan's conviction rate after implementation of the three new criminal laws rose from 42% to:
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Correct answer: C — 60%
PIB: after the implementation of the three new laws, the conviction rate in Rajasthan has gone up from 42% to 60%, and is expected to reach 90% once fully implemented.
The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, which completed four years in October 2025, was launched on:
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Correct answer: C — 13 October 2021
PIB: launched on 13 October 2021, PM GatiShakti integrates geospatial data from more than 57 Central Ministries, Departments and States/UTs.
'PM GatiShakti – Offshore', launched in October 2025, is primarily meant for:
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Correct answer: A — Integrated planning and management of offshore development
PIB: PM GatiShakti – Offshore is a digital platform for the integrated planning and management of offshore development, consolidating datasets from multiple ministries.
Consider the following statements about PM GatiShakti District Master Plans: 1. They were first developed for 28 Aspirational Districts in October 2024. 2. As of October 2025, they are being rolled out to all 112 Aspirational Districts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: PM GatiShakti District Master Plans were launched for 28 Aspirational Districts in October 2024 and are now being progressively rolled out across all 112 Aspirational Districts.
Where was COP30 to the UNFCCC scheduled to be held from 10 to 21 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Belém, Brazil
PIB: the 30th Conference of Parties (CoP30) to the UNFCCC would be held in Belém from November 10–21, 2025; the Pre-COP was in Brasilia.
At the Pre-COP30 Ministerial Roundtable in October 2025, India said COP30 should be the 'COP of':
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Correct answer: D — Adaptation
PIB: 'COP30 should be the COP of Adaptation', the Minister emphasized, urging a minimum package of indicators from the UAE–Belém Work Programme.
Under the 'Vishwas Scheme' approved by EPFO's CBT in October 2025, penal damages for delayed PF remittance (beyond 4 months) are set at:
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Correct answer: B — A flat rate of 1% per month
PIB: under Vishwas Scheme the rate of penal damages will be a flat 1% per month, except graded rates of 0.25% for default up to 2 months and 0.50% up to 4 months.
Consider the following statements about the partial withdrawal changes approved at the 238th CBT meeting: 1. Members can withdraw up to 100% of the eligible balance, including the employer's share. 2. The minimum service requirement for all partial withdrawals has been reduced to 12 months. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: members can withdraw up to 100% of the eligible balance including employee and employer share, and the minimum service requirement has been uniformly reduced to 12 months for all partial withdrawals.
How many earlier partial-withdrawal provisions of the EPF Scheme were merged into a single rule by the CBT in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 13
PIB: CBT simplified partial withdrawals by merging 13 complex provisions into a single rule under three categories.
During which period will the Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 of EPFO remain operational?
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Correct answer: A — 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026
PIB: the scheme shall be operational from November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Under the Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025, what penal damage must an employer pay?
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Correct answer: D — A lump sum of Rs 100 only
PIB: employers availing the scheme shall be liable to pay a nominal Penal Damage of Rs 100 only as a lump sum.
Which of the following Global Impact Challenges under the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 is meant for young innovators aged 13–21 years?
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Correct answer: D — YUVAi
PIB: YUVAi is a youth-first initiative for innovators aged 13–21 years to develop AI solutions for public good.
Consider the following statements about the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 challenges: 1. 'AI by HER' is organised by the Women Entrepreneurship Platform of NITI Aayog. 2. The Summit is scheduled for 16–20 February 2026 in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: AI by HER is organised by the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), NITI Aayog; the grand showcase is the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, 16–20 February 2026, New Delhi.
According to NITI Aayog's October 2025 report on deep-sea fisheries, India accounts for what share of global fish production?
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Correct answer: A — 8%
PIB: India is the second-largest fish-producing country in the world, accounting for 8% of global production.
Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog's report 'India's Blue Economy: Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries': 1. India's EEZ has an estimated potential yield of 7.16 million tonnes. 2. Phase 1 of the proposed roadmap covers 2025–28. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: the EEZ has an estimated potential yield of 7.16 million tonnes; Phase 1 (laying the foundation and fostering early growth) spans 3 years, 2025–28.
What is the key feature of Alliance Air's 'Fare Se Fursat' scheme launched in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — A single fixed fare that stays the same regardless of booking date
PIB: under the scheme, Alliance Air will offer a single, fixed fare that remains constant regardless of the booking date, even on the day of departure.
What was the Ministry of Defence's total capital allocation for FY 2025-26, of which it had used over 50% by September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 1,80,000 crore
PIB: capital expenditure stood at Rs 92,211.44 crore (51.23%) out of the total allocation of Rs 1,80,000 crore. Rs 1,59,768.40 crore was the previous year's fully used capex.
According to the MoD, on which category was the majority of its capital expenditure in FY 2025-26 (till September) incurred?
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Correct answer: B — Aircraft and aero engines
PIB: the majority of the expenditure has been on aircraft and aero engines, followed by land systems, electronic warfare equipment, armaments and projectiles.
The 4 km elevated corridor in Puducherry, whose foundation stone was laid in October 2025, connects which two points on NH-32?
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Correct answer: A — Indira Gandhi Square and Rajiv Gandhi Square
PIB: the foundation stone was laid for a 4 km elevated corridor between Indira Gandhi Square and Rajiv Gandhi Square on NH-32.
Which four-lane national highway section in Puducherry did Nitin Gadkari inaugurate in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Puducherry–Poondiyankuppam (NH-32)
PIB: the projects include the inauguration of the 38 km four-lane Puducherry–Poondiyankuppam section of NH-32.
The GI-tagged Mizo Bird's Eye Chilli is mainly grown in which districts of Mizoram?
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Correct answer: D — Lunglei, Siaha and Lawngtlai
PIB: the Mizo Bird's Eye Chilli is mainly grown in the districts of Lunglei, Siaha and Lawngtlai.
Under the GST rationalisation, what is the new GST rate on processed Mizo Bird's Eye Chilli, ginger and turmeric?
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Correct answer: B — 5%
PIB: GST cut from 18% to 5% on processed Mizo Bird's Eye Chilli, ginger and turmeric.
What is the motto of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), as cited at its Raising Day Parade in Valsad in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Yasho Labhaswa
PIB: the RPF works towards its motto 'Yasho Labhaswa' or 'Attain Glory'.
LEAPS 2025, launched by DPIIT in October 2025, recognises excellence in which sector?
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Correct answer: D — Logistics
PIB: the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 aims to benchmark logistics excellence, aligned with the National Logistics Policy and PM GatiShakti.