Current Affairs Quiz — 31 October 2025
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Consider the following statements about Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025: 1. It marked the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. 2. The Prime Minister recalled that Sardar Patel integrated over 550 princely states after Independence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the 31 October 2025 celebrations at Kevadia marked Patel's 150th birth anniversary, and the PM recalled the integration of over 550 princely states.
In which year did the Government of India decide to observe Sardar Patel's birth anniversary as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas every year?
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Correct answer: A — 2014
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced in October 2014 that 31 October would be observed every year as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.
What is the height of the Statue of Unity at Kevadia, dedicated to the nation on 31 October 2018?
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Correct answer: D — 182 metres
The 182-metre statue of Sardar Patel was dedicated to the nation on his birth anniversary in 2018 at Kevadiya, Narmada district.
The BSF marching contingent at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025 parade was made up exclusively of:
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Correct answer: B — Indian breed dogs such as Rampur and Mudhol Hounds
A key attraction was a BSF marching contingent comprising only Indian breed dogs such as Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds.
In October 2025, Lucknow joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in which creative field?
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Correct answer: C — Gastronomy
UNESCO named Lucknow a Creative City of Gastronomy, recognising its Awadhi culinary heritage.
Lucknow became India's second UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Which was the first?
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Correct answer: A — Hyderabad
Indian Express and India Today report Lucknow is the second Indian city with the gastronomy title, after Hyderabad.
Lucknow's designation as a UNESCO Creative City was announced during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in:
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Correct answer: D — Samarkand
The designation came during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The 'framework for the US-India major defence partnership' signed on 31 October 2025 is intended to guide the partnership over how many years?
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Correct answer: B — 10 years
The 2025 framework marks a new chapter to further transform the partnership over the next 10 years.
In which city did Rajnath Singh and Pete Hegseth sign the India-US defence framework on 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Kuala Lumpur
They signed it in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the sidelines of the 12th ADMM-Plus.
At the second India-ASEAN Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting on 31 October 2025, which initiatives did India announce?
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Correct answer: A — ASEAN-India Initiative on Women in UN Peacekeeping Operations and ASEAN-India Defence Think-Tank Interaction
Rajnath Singh announced the ASEAN-India Initiative on Women in UN Peacekeeping Operations and the ASEAN-India Defence Think-Tank Interaction.
Which city hosted the Asian Youth Games 2025, held from 22 to 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Manama
The Asian Youth Games 2025 were held in Manama, Bahrain, from 22 to 31 October 2025.
How many medals did India win at the Asian Youth Games 2025, its best-ever tally?
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Correct answer: C — 48
India won 48 medals (13 gold, 18 silver, 17 bronze) and finished sixth.
At the Asian Youth Games 2025, which sport made its debut with both India's boys' and girls' teams winning gold?
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Correct answer: B — Kabaddi
Both Indian kabaddi teams stayed unbeaten and won gold in the sport's debut appearance at the Games.
Which city will host the International Fleet Review 2026, Exercise MILAN 2026 and the IONS Conclave of Chiefs in February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam
All three events are scheduled at Visakhapatnam, home of the Eastern Naval Command, from 15 to 25 February 2026.
Consider the following statements: 1. Exercise MILAN was launched in 1995 at Port Blair with four navies. 2. At the 2026 IONS Conclave, the Indian Navy will assume the IONS chairmanship for the second time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: MILAN began in 1995 with four navies at Port Blair, and the Indian Navy will chair IONS for the second time (2025-2027).
India's International Fleet Review tradition began with which edition?
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Correct answer: D — 2001, Mumbai
The Defence Ministry noted that India's IFR tradition began with the 2001 Mumbai edition, which hosted 20 foreign navies.
How many Guinness World Records titles did the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan achieve, as announced on 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Three
The Health Ministry announced three Guinness World Records titles under the campaign.
During which period did the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan run in 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 17 September-2 October
The campaign ran from 17 September to 2 October 2025, alongside Poshan Maah.
Where was the first fully digitised National Marine Fisheries Census 2025 launched on 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi
The census was launched at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi.
Which mobile applications, developed by CMFRI, are being used for data collection in the Marine Fisheries Census 2025?
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Correct answer: D — VyAS Bharat and VyAS Sutra
Two apps designed by CMFRI, VyAS Bharat and VyAS Sutra, enable real-time data capture and central monitoring.
The Marine Fisheries Census 2025 is being conducted under which central scheme?
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Correct answer: C — Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
The Department of Fisheries is conducting the census under PMMSY, with CMFRI as nodal agency and FSI as operational partner.
How many personnel were awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1,466
The MHA announced the medal for 1,466 personnel of States, UTs, CAPFs and CPOs for 2025.
Consider the following statements about the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak: 1. It was instituted by the Ministry of Defence in 2019. 2. It is awarded in four fields, including Forensic Science. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The medal was instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in February 2024, and it covers Special Operation, Investigation, Intelligence and Forensic Science.
What was Delhi's average AQI for January-October 2025, as reported by the Environment Ministry on 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 170
Delhi's average AQI for the period was 170, against 184 in 2024 and 201 in 2018.
How many days in January-October 2025 did Delhi record an average AQI above 400 (Severe or Severe+)?
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Correct answer: A — None
Not a single day in the period had an average AQI above 400; there were three such days in the same period of 2024.
On 31 October 2025, Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena took over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of which command?
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Correct answer: A — Southern Naval Command
He assumed charge of the Southern Naval Command, headquartered at Kochi, succeeding Vice Admiral V Srinivas.
The passenger from whom DRI seized 4.7 kg of cocaine at Mumbai airport on 31 October 2025 had arrived from:
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Correct answer: B — Colombo
The woman passenger was arriving from Colombo when DRI officers intercepted her at CSMIA, Mumbai.
In the DRI seizure at Mumbai airport on 31 October 2025, the cocaine was concealed inside:
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Correct answer: D — Coffee packets
Nine pouches of cocaine were found concealed inside coffee packets.