Current Affairs Quiz — 16 October 2025
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PM Modi launched development projects worth about how much in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, on 16 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 13,430 crore
PIB: the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated projects worth around Rs 13,430 crore in Kurnool.
The Srikakulam–Angul Natural Gas Pipeline, dedicated to the nation on 16 October 2025, was built by which company?
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Correct answer: D — GAIL (India) Limited
PIB: the Prime Minister dedicated the Srikakulam–Angul Natural Gas Pipeline of GAIL India Limited, built at about Rs 1,730 crore, spanning about 124 km in Andhra Pradesh and 298 km in Odisha.
Consider the following statements about the Kurnool projects of 16 October 2025: 1. The Orvakal and Kopparthy Industrial Areas are being developed jointly by NICDIT and APIIC. 2. The Kurnool-III Pooling Station project includes a 400 kV single-circuit line to Chilakaluripeta. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: Orvakal (Kurnool) and Kopparthy (Kadapa) are developed jointly by NICDIT and APIIC; the Kurnool-III project includes a 765 kV double-circuit line to Chilakaluripeta.
According to Amit Shah on 16 October 2025, how many Naxalites surrendered in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra over two days?
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Correct answer: B — 258
PIB: 258 Naxalites surrendered in two days — 170 in Chhattisgarh on 16 October, and 27 in Chhattisgarh and 61 in Maharashtra the day before.
Which areas of Chhattisgarh did the Union Home Minister say on 16 October 2025 had been declared free of Naxal terror?
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Correct answer: D — Abujhmarh and North Bastar
PIB: Abujhmarh and North Bastar in Chhattisgarh, once terror bases, were declared free of Naxal terror; a trace remains in South Bastar.
Consider the following statements based on the Home Minister's statement of 16 October 2025: 1. Those who surrendered included Satish alias T. Vasudeo Rao, a Central Committee Member carrying a reward of Rs 1 crore. 2. Since January 2024, 2,100 Naxalites have surrendered, 1,785 have been arrested and 477 eliminated in Chhattisgarh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per PIB: T. Vasudeo Rao (CCM) carried a Rs 1 crore reward; since January 2024 in Chhattisgarh, 2,100 surrendered, 1,785 were arrested and 477 eliminated.
Which State is ranked first in Category A of the State Mining Readiness Index released by the Ministry of Mines in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Madhya Pradesh
PIB: the top three in Category A are Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Which States are the top three in Category C of the State Mining Readiness Index?
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Correct answer: B — Punjab, Uttarakhand and Tripura
PIB: in Category C, the top three ranks were obtained by Punjab, Uttarakhand and Tripura; Goa, Uttar Pradesh and Assam top Category B.
Consider the following statements about the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI): 1. Its release fulfils an announcement made in the Union Budget 2025-26. 2. Its indicators pertain mainly to coal and lignite blocks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: SMRI fulfils the Union Budget 2025-26 announcement; its indicators — auction performance, early mine operationalisation, exploration and sustainable mining — pertain to non-coal minerals.
The UNTCC Chiefs' Conclave 2025, hosted by the Indian Army in New Delhi in October 2025, brought together chiefs and representatives from how many nations?
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Correct answer: D — 32
PIB: over three days, the Conclave brought together UNTCC Chiefs from 32 nations, senior UN officials, policymakers and industry leaders.
Consider the following statements about the UNTCC Chiefs' Conclave 2025: 1. It was hosted by the Indian Army in New Delhi from 14 to 16 October 2025. 2. Its Defence Expo featured 41 operational domains and nine exhibitors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the Conclave was hosted by the Indian Army from 14 to 16 October 2025; the Defence Expo featured nine operational domains and 41 exhibitors (not the reverse).
When was the Framework Agreement between India and MERCOSUR, recalled in the India–Brazil Joint Declaration of October 2025, signed?
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Correct answer: B — 17 June 2003
PIB: the Joint Declaration recalled the Framework Agreement signed between India and MERCOSUR on 17 June 2003.
Who signed the Joint Declaration on deepening the MERCOSUR–India trade agreement with Piyush Goyal on 16 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Geraldo Alckmin, Vice President of Brazil
PIB: the Vice President of Brazil and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, and Piyush Goyal issued the Joint Declaration.
Consider the following statements about the India–Brazil Joint Declaration on the MERCOSUR–India PTA (October 2025): 1. The parties should endeavour to conclude negotiations within one year from their launch. 2. A meeting of the Joint Administration Committee created under Article 23 of the PTA is to help define the scope of the expansion. 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 parties should endeavour to conclude negotiations within one year; the next step includes a meeting of the Joint Administration Committee under Article 23 of the PTA to define the scope.
Which State is hosting the fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games (24 November–5 December 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan
PIB: the fifth KIUG will be held in seven cities of Rajasthan from 24 November to 5 December 2025.
Which sport will be a demonstration event at the Khelo India University Games 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Kho-kho
PIB: KIUG 2025 has 23 medal sports and one demonstration discipline, kho-kho; mallakhamb and yogasana are medal sports.
Consider the following statements about the Khelo India University Games: 1. Beach volleyball, canoeing and kayaking, and cycling are being introduced for the first time in the 2025 edition. 2. Lovely Professional University were the champions of the previous edition held in North-East India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: beach volleyball, canoeing and kayaking, and cycling are being introduced for the first time; at the last KIUG in North-East India, Chandigarh University were champions and LPU finished second.
India was elected Co-Chair of which UN regional body for the 2025–2028 term, as announced in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — UN-GGIM Asia and the Pacific Regional Committee
PIB: India was elected Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for 2025–2028.
Who represented India in its election as Co-Chair of UN-GGIM-AP?
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Correct answer: D — Surveyor General of India, Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana
PIB: India, represented by the Surveyor General of India, Shri Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana, was elected Co-Chair.
NMDC Steel Limited became the first company in India to receive a BIS licence in October 2025 for which product?
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Correct answer: B — Hot-rolled steel for welded steel pipes for pipeline transportation
PIB: NMDC Steel became the first company to receive an IS licence for 'Hot Rolled Steel Strip, Sheet, and Plates for Welded Steel Pipe for Pipeline Transportation Systems'.
Under which Indian Standard did NMDC Steel receive its first-in-India BIS licence in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — IS 18384:2023
PIB: the IS 18384:2023 certification marks a benchmark for steel products for pipeline transportation systems in the petroleum and natural gas industry.
On which date was the National Human Rights Commission of India set up, as recalled at its 32nd Foundation Day in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 12 October 1993
PIB: the Commission was set up on 12 October 1993.
Who was the chief guest at the NHRC's 32nd Foundation Day function in New Delhi on 16 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Former President Ram Nath Kovind
PIB: former President of India Ram Nath Kovind addressed the function as the chief guest.
The Advanced Night Vision Products Factory at Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh, dedicated on 16 October 2025, was set up by which company?
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Correct answer: C — Bharat Electronics Limited
PIB: the facility was established by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at an investment of around Rs 360 crore.
BEL's Advanced Night Vision Products Factory at Nimmaluru is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: A — Krishna
PIB: the Advanced Night Vision Products Factory is at Nimmaluru, Krishna district.
The 78th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia, where India spoke on healthy ageing in October 2025, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Colombo
PIB: the Ministerial Roundtable of the 78th Session of the WHO Regional Committee of South-East Asia was held in Colombo during 13–15 October 2025.
Consider the following statements made by India at the 78th WHO SEARO session (October 2025): 1. The National Programme for Healthcare of the Elderly (NPHCE) is operational in 92% of districts. 2. India's two National Centres of Ageing are at AIIMS New Delhi and Madras Medical College, Chennai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: NPHCE is operational in 92% of districts; the two National Centres of Ageing are at AIIMS New Delhi and Madras Medical College, Chennai, alongside 17 Regional Geriatric Centres.
Who co-chaired the 5th India–Australia Energy Dialogue held in New Delhi on 16 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Manohar Lal and Chris Bowen
PIB: the meeting was co-chaired by Manohar Lal, Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, and Chris Bowen MP, Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy.
Which edition of the India–Australia Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 16 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5th
PIB: India and Australia held the 5th Meeting of the India–Australia Energy Dialogue on 16 October 2025 in New Delhi.