Current Affairs Quiz — 17 October 2025
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The third production line of LCA Tejas Mk1A, inaugurated on 17 October 2025, is located at which HAL facility?
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Correct answer: C — Nashik
PIB: the Raksha Mantri inaugurated the third LCA Mk1A production line and the second HTT-40 line at HAL's Nashik facility.
With the third LCA Mk1A line operational, what is HAL's total production capacity for the aircraft per year?
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Correct answer: B — 24
PIB: the new line can produce eight aircraft per annum, and with it HAL achieves a total production capacity of 24 aircraft per year.
Consider the following statements: 1. HAL's Nashik division was established in 1964 for the licence manufacture of the MiG-21. 2. The HTT-40 production line inaugurated at Nashik on 17 October 2025 is HAL's first production line for the trainer. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the Nashik division was established in 1964 for licence manufacture of MiG-21; the line inaugurated at Nashik is the second HTT-40 production line.
The G20 Climate and Environmental Sustainability Working Group Ministerial Meeting, where India delivered its closing statement on 17 October 2025, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Cape Town
PIB: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India's closing statement at the meeting in Cape Town, South Africa.
Consider the following statements made by India at the G20 environment ministerial in October 2025: 1. India raised its non-fossil electric generation capacity to over 50% in 2025, meeting its revised NDC target five years in advance. 2. India's installed solar capacity grew from 27 GW in 2014 to 127 GW 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: non-fossil capacity exceeded 50% in 2025, five years ahead of the revised NDC target; installed solar capacity grew from 2.8 GW in 2014 (not 27 GW) to 127 GW in 2025.
Who is the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka who called on PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 17 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Dr Harini Amarasuriya
PIB: H.E. Dr Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, called on PM Modi; Anura Kumara Disanayaka is Sri Lanka's President.
Consider the following statements: 1. Dr Harini Amarasuriya is the President of Sri Lanka. 2. PM Modi made a State visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. PIB: Dr Amarasuriya is the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (the President is Anura Kumara Disanayaka); PM Modi recalled his State visit to Sri Lanka in April this year.
The 8th session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH8), concluded in October 2025, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Guwahati
PIB: CCSCH8 concluded successfully in Guwahati.
CCSCH8 finalised new Codex standards for which three spices?
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Correct answer: D — Large cardamom, vanilla and coriander
PIB: a key highlight was the finalisation of three new standards for large cardamom, vanilla and coriander, recommended for adoption by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
Consider the following statements about the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH): 1. It was established in 2013 at India's behest under the Codex Alimentarius Commission, a joint body of the FAO and WHO. 2. Its Secretariat is the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: CCSCH was established in 2013 at India's behest under the Codex Alimentarius Commission (FAO/WHO); India, represented by the Spices Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, serves as its Secretariat.
The Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal on National Waterway-1 was handed over by IWAI in October 2025 to which PPP operator?
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Correct answer: B — IRC Natural Resources
PIB: IWAI handed over the Haldia MMT to IRC Natural Resources, which emerged as the highest bidder.
Under which PPP model has IWAI given the Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal to a private operator?
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Correct answer: A — Equip, Operate and Transfer (EOT)
PIB: IWAI adopted a Public-Private Partnership model on an Equip, Operate and Transfer (EOT) basis for operation and maintenance over 10 years, extendable by 5.
Consider the following statements about the Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal: 1. It was built by IWAI with financial and technical assistance from the World Bank and has a capacity of 3.08 million tonnes per annum. 2. The concession for its operation and maintenance is for 10 years, extendable by another 5 years. 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 terminal was built with World Bank assistance, has a capacity of 3.08 MMTPA, and the O&M concession is for 10 years, extendable by 5.
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty briefed PM Modi on 17 October 2025 about which bilateral mechanism held during his visit?
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Correct answer: A — The first India–Egypt Strategic Dialogue
PIB: Foreign Minister Abdelatty briefed the Prime Minister on the first India–Egypt Strategic Dialogue being held during his visit.
PM Modi congratulated Egypt's President on 17 October 2025 for Egypt's role in which agreement?
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Correct answer: D — Gaza Peace Agreement
PIB: the Prime Minister congratulated President Sisi for Egypt's crucial role in the Gaza Peace Agreement.
Jaipur Metro Phase 2, evaluated at the 100th NPG meeting under PM GatiShakti, is a north–south corridor between which two points?
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Correct answer: D — Prahladpura and Todi Mod
PIB: MoHUA proposed Jaipur Metro Phase 2, a 42.8 km north–south corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with 36 stations.
The Gondia–Jabalpur railway doubling project evaluated at the 100th NPG meeting covers about how many kilometres, across which states?
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Correct answer: A — 230.5 km; Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
PIB: the Ministry of Railways proposed doubling of the Gondia–Jabalpur line, covering 230.5 km across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The 65 km project is Hosapete–Ballari in Karnataka.
Consider the following statements about the 100th meeting of the Network Planning Group (October 2025): 1. It evaluated five projects, including one metro rail project of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. 2. The Mahwa–Mandawar section evaluated at the meeting is part of NH-921 in Rajasthan. 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 NPG evaluated 5 projects — 2 MoRTH road, 2 rail and 1 MoHUA metro project; the Mahwa–Mandawar stretch is on National Highway 921 in Rajasthan.
The Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile (ACTCM) Barges for the Indian Navy, the 11th of which was inducted in October 2025, were built by which MSME shipyard?
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Correct answer: D — Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane
PIB: the contract for eleven ACTCM barges was concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, an MSME shipyard, on 5 March 2021.
Where was the induction ceremony of LSAM 25 (Yard 135), the 11th ACTCM Barge, held on 17 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
PIB: the induction ceremony of the 11th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 25 (Yard 135), was held on 17 October 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
According to NCRB's Prison Statistics India 2022, cited at the NHRC conference, what was the occupancy rate of Indian prisons in 2022?
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Correct answer: B — 131.4%
PIB: the occupancy rate rose to 131.4% of the actual capacity of 1,330 prisons in 2022, from 118% in 2020.
Consider the following statements in the context of the NHRC conference on prison inmates (October 2025): 1. The Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act was prepared by the Union Government in 2023. 2. Justice V. Ramasubramanian is the Chairperson of the NHRC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: Justice Ramasubramanian, NHRC Chairperson, cited the 'Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act' prepared by the Union Government in 2023.
Where is the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 to be held from 6 to 9 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Panjab University, Chandigarh
PIB: IISF 2025 is scheduled from December 6 to 9, 2025, at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
What is the theme of the India International Science Festival 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Vigyan Se Samriddhi – For Atmanirbhar Bharat
PIB: IISF 2025 will focus on 'Vigyan Se Samriddhi – For Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Science to Prosperity).
Under the recent GST reforms, GST on cement was reduced from 28% to what rate, as noted in PIB's Chhattisgarh backgrounder?
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Correct answer: C — 18%
PIB: the reduction of GST on cement from 28% to 18% makes cement more affordable and lowers construction costs.
According to PIB's October 2025 backgrounder, the handloom sector in Chhattisgarh provides livelihood to nearly how many weavers?
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Correct answer: D — 1.5 lakh
PIB: the handloom sector provides a vital livelihood for nearly 1.5 lakh weavers, many of whom are women.
NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform launched the 'We Rise' initiative in October 2025 with which partner to boost export readiness of women entrepreneurs?
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Correct answer: B — DP World
PIB: NITI Aayog's WEP and DP World announced the joint initiative 'We Rise' to enhance the export readiness of 100 women entrepreneurs.
The 'Aapki Poonji, Aapka Adhikar' campaign on unclaimed financial assets follows a '3A' strategy. What do the three A's stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Awareness, Accessibility and Action
PIB (DFS): the campaign focuses on the 3A strategy — Awareness, Accessibility and Action.
What is the total outlay of the PLI Scheme for White Goods (air conditioners and LED lights), launched in April 2021?
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Correct answer: B — ₹6,238 crore
PIB: the PLI Scheme for White Goods was launched in April 2021 with a total outlay of ₹6,238 crore.
The PLI Scheme for White Goods, whose Round 4 window was extended to 10 November 2025, covers which products?
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Correct answer: C — Air conditioners and LED lights
PIB: Round 4 of the PLI Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights) was extended till 10 November 2025.