Current Affairs Quiz — 14 October 2025
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In October 2025 Google announced its first AI Hub in India, with an investment of about US$ 15 billion, in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Visakhapatnam
PIB: Google announced the establishment of an AI Hub in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of approximately USD 15 billion over five years.
Google's Visakhapatnam AI Hub investment of about US$ 15 billion is spread over which period?
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Correct answer: A — 2026–2030
PIB: the investment of approximately USD 15 billion is over five years (2026–2030).
Consider the following statements about the Google AI Hub announced in October 2025: 1. It includes a new international subsea gateway with multiple cables landing at Visakhapatnam. 2. The data centre campus is being developed with partners including AdaniConnex and Airtel. 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 investment includes a new international subsea gateway with multiple international subsea cables landing in Visakhapatnam, and the campus is developed with partners including AdaniConnex and Airtel.
The relics of which two disciples of the Buddha did India announce in October 2025 would be sent to Mongolia next year?
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Correct answer: A — Sariputra and Maudgalyayana
PIB (PM's statement): the holy relics of two great disciples of Lord Buddha, Sariputra and Maudgalyayana, will be sent from India to Mongolia next year.
During the Mongolian President's October 2025 visit, an MoU was signed between Mongolia's Arkhangai Province and which Indian body?
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Correct answer: D — Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council
PIB (PM's statement): the MoU signed between the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council and Mongolia's Arkhangai Province will boost cultural ties.
Consider the following statements about India–Mongolia relations as described in October 2025: 1. The Mongolian oil refinery project is supported by an Indian line of credit of US$ 1.7 billion and is India's largest development partnership project globally. 2. The India–Mongolia Strategic Partnership was established in 2005, marking 20 years in 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 refinery, supported by India's US$ 1.7 billion line of credit, is India's largest development partnership project globally; the 2025 visit marked 10 years of the Strategic Partnership, elevated during Modi's visit ten years ago.
Before the Ministry of Mines' October 2025 notification, which use of limestone made it a minor mineral?
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Correct answer: B — Limestone used in kilns for manufacture of lime used as building material
PIB: 'Limestone used in kilns for manufacture of lime used as building material' had been notified as a minor mineral; the 10 October 2025 notification deleted it from the minor minerals category.
Consider the following statements about the reclassification of limestone in October 2025: 1. It followed recommendations of an Inter-Ministerial Committee chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Mines. 2. Existing minor-mineral limestone lessees have until 31 March 2026 to register with the Indian Bureau of Mines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. PIB: the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Mines & Minerals Sector was chaired by a Member of NITI Aayog, not the Mines Secretary; existing minor-mineral lessees are allowed till 31 March 2026 to register with IBM.
Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), invoked across NCR on 14 October 2025, corresponds to which AQI category?
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Correct answer: D — 'Poor' (201–300)
PIB (CAQM): with Delhi's AQI in the 'Poor' category (201–300), the Sub-Committee invoked all actions under Stage-I ('Poor' Air Quality) of GRAP.
Which body's sub-committee invoked GRAP Stage-I across the NCR in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
PIB: the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP met and decided to invoke all actions under Stage-I in the entire NCR; the CPCB only provides the daily AQI bulletin.
Where is the NSG's new Special Operations Training Centre, whose foundation stone was laid on 14 October 2025, being built?
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Correct answer: A — Manesar, Gurugram
PIB: Amit Shah performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the Special Operations Training Centre at the NSG campus in Manesar, Gurugram.
According to the Home Minister in October 2025, a new NSG hub is being established in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Ayodhya
PIB: a new NSG hub is being established in Ayodhya, following hubs in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Jammu.
Consider the following statements about the NSG's Special Operations Training Centre (SOTC): 1. It is being built on 8 acres at a cost of ₹141 crore. 2. It will train anti-terror units of state police forces in addition to NSG personnel. 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 SOTC is being built on 8 acres at ₹141 crore; not only NSG personnel but also anti-terror units of police forces across the country will be trained there.
For the Bihar Assembly election 2025, political advertisements on social media must be pre-certified by which committee?
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Correct answer: A — Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC)
PIB (ECI): every party and contesting candidate must apply to the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) for pre-certification of political advertisements on electronic media, including social media.
Consider the following statements about the ECI's October 2025 directions: 1. Under Section 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and Supreme Court directions, parties must submit their internet and social media campaign expenditure within 75 days of completion of the election. 2. Candidates must share details of their authentic social media accounts at the time of filing nomination. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (ECI): parties should submit a statement of internet/social media campaign expenditure within 75 days of completion of the election under Section 77(1) RPA 1951 and SC directions; candidates must share their authentic social media accounts at nomination.
Under which mechanism did India Post resume international postal services to the USA from 15 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Delivery Duty Paid (DDP)
PIB: India Post has established a compliant mechanism for Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) processing, under which applicable customs duties are prepaid in India.
As per US CBP guidelines cited by India Post in October 2025, customs duty on postal shipments from India to the USA is levied at:
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Correct answer: A — A flat 50% of the declared FOB value
PIB: customs duty on postal shipments from India to the USA is applicable at a flat rate of 50% of the declared FOB value under the IEEPA tariff; no additional base or product-specific duties apply.
What was India's annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 0.13%
PIB (DPIIT): the annual rate of inflation based on WPI is 0.13% (provisional) for September 2025. (-)1.99% is the WPI Food Index inflation and (-)0.58% the July final figure.
In the Wholesale Price Index (base 2011-12), which major group carries the highest weight?
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Correct answer: C — Manufactured Products
PIB (DPIIT): Manufactured Products have a weight of 64.23%, Primary Articles 22.62% and Fuel & Power 13.15%.
Which Indian Navy ship took part in the maiden India–Republic of Korea Navy bilateral exercise in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — INS Sahyadri
PIB: INS Sahyadri made a port call at Busan Naval Harbour on 13 October 2025 to participate in the maiden IN–RoKN bilateral exercise.
INS Sahyadri, which took part in the first India–RoK Navy exercise, belongs to which class of ships?
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Correct answer: B — Shivalik-class stealth frigates
PIB: commissioned in 2012, INS Sahyadri is the third ship of the Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigates.
The IndiaAI Face Authentication Challenge launched in October 2025 aims to develop AI solutions mainly for:
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Correct answer: B — Photo verification and de-duplication in public examinations
PIB: the challenge invites solutions for image verification and application de-duplication to strengthen the integrity of large-scale public examinations.
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was scheduled for 20–28 November 2025 in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Panaji
PIB: the 56th edition of IFFI is set to take place from 20th to 28th November 2025 in Panaji, Goa.
Project Seabird, under whose Phase IIA housing was inaugurated in October 2025, is being developed at which naval base?
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Correct answer: C — Karwar
PIB: Adm Dinesh K Tripathi inaugurated residential accommodation as part of Project Seabird Phase IIA at Naval Base, Karwar, on 14 October 2025.
Which of the following is included in Phase IIA of Project Seabird, as stated by the Navy in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — A dual-use Naval Air Station and four covered dry berths
PIB: Phase IIA also includes a dual-use Naval Air Station, a full-fledged Naval Dockyard, four Covered Dry Berths and logistics for ships and aircraft.
Under its October 2025 MoU with the Labour Ministry, about how many flexible livelihood opportunities will Zomato list annually on the National Career Service portal?
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Correct answer: B — 2.5 lakh
PIB: under the new 'Aggregator' category, Zomato will list around 2.5 lakh flexible livelihood opportunities annually on the NCS portal.
Consider the following statements made by the Labour Ministry in October 2025: 1. The National Career Service portal was launched in 2020 and has mobilised over 7.7 crore vacancies. 2. India's social security coverage rose from 19% in 2015 to 74.3% in 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. PIB: the NCS portal was launched in 2015 (not 2020) and has mobilised over 7.7 crore vacancies; social security coverage rose from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% (not 74.3%) in 2025, reaching 94 crore citizens.
According to Sarbananda Sonowal in October 2025, India's maritime sector is planned to attract how much investment by 2047?
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Correct answer: D — ₹8 trillion
PIB: India is charting a course toward global maritime leadership by 2047 with planned investments of ₹8 trillion and 1.5 crore jobs. ₹5.5 lakh crore refers to Sagarmala projects.
As per the Ports Minister in October 2025, India supplies about what share of the world's seafarers?
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Correct answer: B — 12%
PIB: India now supplies 12% of the world's seafarers.