Current Affairs Quiz — 30 October 2025
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From which class will Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking be introduced in schools, as announced on 30 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Class 3
AI & CT will be embedded from the foundational stage, beginning in Class (Grade) 3.
From which academic session will the AI and Computational Thinking curriculum be introduced from Class 3?
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Correct answer: A — 2026-27
The Ministry of Education said AI & CT will be introduced from Grade 3 starting in the academic session 2026-27.
Who chairs the CBSE expert committee set up to develop the AI and Computational Thinking curriculum for schools?
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Correct answer: B — Prof. Karthik Raman, IIT Madras
CBSE constituted an expert committee chaired by Prof. Karthik Raman of IIT Madras.
Where was the third round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations held from 27 to 30 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Santiago
The third round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations was held in Santiago, Chile.
Which round of India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations took place in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Third
PIB reported that the 3rd round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations was held in Santiago from 27 to 30 October 2025.
Consider the following statements about the third round of India-Chile CEPA talks: 1. It was held from 27 to 30 October 2025. 2. Critical minerals were among the chapters discussed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The round ran from 27 to 30 October 2025 and covered chapters including critical minerals.
According to Chile's SUBREI, the India-Chile Partial Scope Agreement, which entered into force in 2007, was expanded in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2017
SUBREI notes that the Partial Scope Agreement entered into force in 2007 and was later expanded in 2017.
The Model Youth Gram Sabha initiative launched on 30 October 2025 is led by which ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched it in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
The Model Youth Gram Sabha will be implemented in how many schools initially?
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Correct answer: A — Over 1,000
It will be implemented across over 1,000 schools, including JNVs, EMRSs and state government schools.
In which year did the Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan begin?
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Correct answer: C — 1954
Prasar Bharati notes the Sammelan has carried forward India's musical legacy since its inception in 1954.
Which edition of the Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan was scheduled for November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 67th
The 67th edition was scheduled from 2 to 29 November 2025.
Across how many centres was the 67th Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan to be held?
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Correct answer: B — 24
The 2025 edition was scheduled at 24 centres nationwide from 2 to 29 November.
At which shipyard was the keel of the Indian Coast Guard's second Fast Patrol Vessel laid on 30 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai
The keel laying of the second FPV and plate cutting of the fifth FPV took place at MDL, Mumbai.
The Air Cushion Vehicles being built for the Indian Coast Guard are based on the proven design of:
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Correct answer: C — Griffon Hoverwork (UK)
The six ACVs contracted on 24 October 2024 are based on the Griffon Hoverwork (UK) design with over 50% indigenous content.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Coast Guard's new vessels: 1. The Fast Patrol Vessels under the 14-FPV project are water-jet propelled. 2. The Air Cushion Vehicles are being built at Mazagon Dock, Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The FPVs are water-jet propelled, but the ACV girder-laying took place at Chowgule's Rassaim Yard in Goa, not at MDL.
Where was the first regional meeting of Urban Development Ministers of southern states and UTs held on 30 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Bengaluru
The first regional meeting was held in Bengaluru under the chairmanship of Union Minister Manohar Lal.
Which India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group meeting on agriculture was held on 30 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — First
It was the first JWG meeting on agriculture between India and Sri Lanka.
Where was the first India-Sri Lanka JWG meeting on agriculture held?
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Correct answer: C — Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
The meeting was held at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi; the Sri Lankan delegation separately visited IARI, Pusa.
What document did delegates adopt at the third National Conference on NeVA on 30 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — New Delhi Resolution on NeVA 2025
Delegates unanimously adopted the New Delhi Resolution on NeVA 2025 to speed up the move to digital legislatures.
As of 30 October 2025, how many Legislative Houses were live on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)?
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Correct answer: B — 20
28 Legislative Houses had signed MoUs for NeVA, and 20 Houses were live on it.
How much did NHAI save in the cost of toll collection at public-funded toll plazas in FY 2024-25 compared with FY 2023-24?
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Correct answer: A — ₹2,062 crore
The cost fell from ₹4,736 crore in FY 2023-24 to ₹2,674 crore in FY 2024-25, saving ₹2,062 crore.
NHAI's cost of toll collection, as a percentage, fell from 17.27% in FY 2023-24 to what in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: D — 9.27%
In percentage terms, the cost of toll collection decreased from 17.27% to 9.27%.
The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD), held in New Delhi from 28 to 30 October 2025, is the annual apex-level strategic dialogue of:
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Correct answer: D — Indian Navy
IPRD is the Indian Navy's annual apex-level strategic dialogue.
Which edition of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue was held in October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Seventh
IPRD-2025 was the seventh edition of the dialogue.
Pasumpon, where the Vice-President paid homage to Muthuramalinga Thevar on 30 October 2025, is in which district of Tamil Nadu?
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Correct answer: C — Ramanathapuram
The Vice-President visited Pasumpon in Ramanathapuram district on Thevar's Jayanthi and Guru Pooja.
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan described Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar as a devoted follower of:
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Correct answer: D — Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
The Vice-President hailed Thevar as a devoted follower of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.