1. What kind of vessel is INS Sutlej that was recently seen in
news?
[A] Hydrographic survey vessel
[B] Diesel Electric Submarine
[C]
Stealth multi role frigate
[D] Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
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Correct Answer: A [Hydrographic survey vessel]
Notes:
INS Sutlej arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, for the 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey
between India and Mauritius. It is a specialised Hydrographic Survey Vessel of the
Indian Navy. The ship was built by Goa Shipyard Limited and commissioned in 1993. It is
based at Kochi under the Southern Naval Command. It has advanced surveying and
navigation systems like Multi-Beam Swath Echo Sounder, Differential Global Positioning
System (DGPS), and Motion Sensors. It also carries Sea Gravimeter, Magnetometer,
Oceanographic Sensors, and Side Scan Sonars.
2. What is the primary objective of NASA’s Cassini mission?
[A] To study Jupiter’s atmosphere
[B] To explore Saturn and its moons
[C]
To map the surface of Mars
[D] To study Moon’s atmosphere
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Correct Answer: B [To explore Saturn and its moons]
Notes:
A new analysis of NASA’s Cassini spacecraft data shows that Saturn’s moon Enceladus may support life. Cassini was a joint mission of NASA, European Space Agency (ESA), and Italian Space Agency (ASI). It was launched on October 15, 1997, to study Saturn and its moons in detail. The mission had NASA’s Cassini orbiter and ESA’s Huygens probe, which landed on Titan, Saturn’s largest moon. Cassini studied Saturn’s atmosphere, rings, and magnetosphere, along with Titan’s surface and atmosphere. It provided key insights into Saturn’s cloud properties, ring composition, and planetary evolution.
3. What is the name of the scheme launched by the Ministry of Electronics & IT to boost manufacturing of passive electronic components in India?
[A] Semiconductor Incentive Programme
[B] Make in India Electronics Drive
[C]
Digital India Component Mission
[D] Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
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Correct Answer: D [Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme]
Notes:
The Minister of Electronics and Information Technology announced that the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme received strong interest from global and Indian industries. It is the first dedicated Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme launched by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for passive electronic components like resistors, capacitors, relays, switches, and connectors. The aim is to build a strong component manufacturing ecosystem and integrate India with Global Value Chains (GVCs). It offers three incentive models — turnover-linked, capex-linked, and hybrid.
4. Mar del Plata Canyon, that was recently seen in news, is located in which country?
[A] Peru
[B] Suriname
[C]
Argentina
[D] Ecuador
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Correct Answer: C [Argentina]
Notes:
A recent expedition to Argentina’s Mar del Plata Canyon discovered over 40 possible new deep-sea species, including glass squids and pink lobsters. The Mar del Plata Canyon lies 250–300 km off Buenos Aires Province and is one of Argentina’s largest submarine canyons. It has fine sandy sediments mixed with terrigenous material and planktonic foraminifera. The region is highly productive due to the Argentine Shelf-break Front, where subantarctic waters meet the Falkland-Malvinas Current. A submarine canyon is a steep underwater valley cutting into continental slopes and shelves.
5. Cyclone Shakhti, which formed over the northeast Arabian Sea, was named by which country?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Sri Lanka
[C]
India
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced the formation of Cyclone Shakhti on October 3, 2025, over the northeastern Arabian Sea. The storm, named by Sri Lanka, prompted warnings for fishermen to avoid the northwest, northeast, and central Arabian Sea, as well as the Gujarat and north Maharashtra coasts, between October 3 and 6.Cyclone Shakhti once again underscores the warming of the Arabian Sea, which has been leading to rapidly intensifying cyclones, similar to Tauktae (2021) and Biparjoy (2023).
6. Who has been re-appointed as the Attorney General of India in September 2025?
[A] K.K. Venugopal
[B] Mukul Saini
[C]
R. Venkataramani
[D] Vikram Singh
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Correct Answer: C [R. Venkataramani]
Notes:
Senior Advocate R. Venkataramani was re-appointed as Attorney General (AG) of India on September 26, 2025 for two years, effective October 1, 2025. His present three-year term ends on September 30, 2025. He had succeeded K.K. Venugopal as AG on September 30, 2022. The Attorney General is a constitutional post appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Union Government. The Attorney General can appear in any court of India and advises the government on complex legal matters. His expertise covers constitutional law, indirect taxes, human rights, civil, criminal, consumer, and service laws.
7. Which state government has launched the Spice Route Initiative to promote heritage and spice-based tourism?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C]
Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala launched the Spice Route Initiative under Muziris Projects Limited to promote heritage and spice-based tourism. 10 unique Spice Route tourism circuits will be created within a year, linking ancient ports, heritage sites, and intangible cultural heritage. The initiative focuses on reviving intangible heritage and offering diverse experiences for travellers. The initiative also promotes educational tourism and strengthens historical trade relations with other countries.
8. What is the name of the mobile application launched by Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER) for rabies surveillance?
[A] RabiesCare App
[B] Rabi-Track RIVER App
[C]
OneHealth Rabies Ap
[D] RabiesWatch App
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Correct Answer: B [Rabi-Track RIVER App]
Notes:
The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER) launched the ‘Rabi-Track RIVER App’ on World Rabies Day 2025 to strengthen rabies surveillance and reporting. The app was developed in collaboration with the Atal Incubation Centre, Puducherry Technological University. The initiative highlights the importance of the ‘One Health’ approach in preventing and controlling rabies and supports India’s national goal of eliminating rabies by 2030.
9. When does Gujarat begin observing “Vikas Saptah” in 2025?
[A] October 2
[B] October 5
[C]
October 7
[D] October 10
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C October 7
Notes:
From October 7, Gujarat will mark “Vikas Saptah” (Development Week) to celebrate 24 years since Narendra Modi first became Chief Minister of the state.
10. Which leader’s tenure is being highlighted during “Vikas Saptah”?
[A] Amit Shah
[B] Bhupendra Patel
[C]
Narendra Modi
[D] Lal Krishna Advani
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Correct Answer: C Narendra Modi
Notes:
From October 7, Gujarat will mark “Vikas Saptah” (Development Week) to celebrate 24 years since Narendra Modi first became Chief Minister of the state.
11. What is the main objective of India sending multiparty delegations to the UNGA?
[A] To sign a trade agreement
[B] To showcase a cohesive national position on global matters
[C]
To discuss climate change policy only
[D] To negotiate foreign aid
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Correct Answer: B To showcase a cohesive national position on global matters
Notes:
India will dispatch two multi-party parliamentary delegations (about 30 MPs each) to the 80th United Nations General Assembly in October, aiming to showcase a cohesive national position on global matters.
12. Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Maharashtra
[C]
Karnataka
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C Karnataka
Notes:
Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is in the southern part of Karnataka, near the border with Tamil Nadu.
13. Which city is the venue of India-AI Impact Summit 2026?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Chennai
[C]
Hyderabad
[D] Bengaluru
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A New Delhi
Notes:
The venue for the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 is New Delhi. The summit is scheduled for February 19–20, 2026, and will be held at Bharat Mandapam, a state-of-the-art convention center located within the Pragati Maidan complex in New Delhi.
This summit is organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and aims to showcase AI's role in inclusive development, sustainability, and social progress. It will feature global leaders, researchers, startups, and policymakers discussing the transformative impact of AI, particularly from a Global South perspective
14. Who won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize?
[A] Donald Trump
[B] Maria Ressa
[C]
María Corina Machado
[D] Greta Thunberg
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Correct Answer: C María Corina Machado
Notes:
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize of 2025.
15. Which Hungarian author was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2025?
[A] László Krasznahorkai
[B] Imre Kertész
[C]
Péter Nádas
[D] Magda Szabó
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A László Krasznahorkai
Notes:
László Krasznahorkai is a Hungarian novelist and writer, born in 1954 in Gyula, Hungary. In 2025, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his profound and visionary contributions to world literature.
16. A new coffee plant species named Ophiorrhiza echinata was recently discovered in which region of India?
[A] Western Ghats
[B] Eastern Ghats
[C]
Sunderbans
[D] Himalayas
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A Western Ghats
Notes:
A new coffee plant species named Ophiorrhiza echinata was recently discovered in the Western Ghats of India, specifically in the Kudremukh National Park region of Karnataka. The Western Ghats are known as a biodiversity hotspot, home to many endemic plant species, including several coffee relatives
17. Indra 2025 is a joint military exercise conducted between India and which country?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C]
Australia
[D] Indonesia
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A Russia
Notes:
Indra 2025 is a bilateral joint military exercise conducted between India and Russia.
It aims to strengthen cooperation between the two nations' armed forces, enhance interoperability, and share best practices in counter-terrorism operations and other military drills.
18. Who has become Japan’s first female Prime Minister in October 2025?
[A] Yuriko Koike
[B] Sanae Takaichi
[C]
Fumio Kishida
[D] Seiko Noda
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B Sanae Takaichi
Notes:
In October 2025 Sanae Takaichi was elected by Japan’s parliament and became the first woman to serve as Japan’s Prime Minister and the first woman to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
19. What kind of vessel is INS Sutlej that was recently seen in news?
[A] Hydrographic survey vessel
[B] Diesel Electric Submarine
[C]
Stealth multi role frigate
[D] Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A Hydrographic survey vessel
Notes:
INS Sutlej arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, for the 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey between India and Mauritius. It is a specialised Hydrographic Survey Vessel of the Indian Navy. The ship was built by Goa Shipyard Limited and commissioned in 1993. It is based at Kochi under the Southern Naval Command. It has advanced surveying and navigation systems like Multi-Beam Swath Echo Sounder, Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS), and Motion Sensors. It also carries Sea Gravimeter, Magnetometer, Oceanographic Sensors, and Side Scan Sonars.
20. Which institution released the fourth edition of Trade Watch Quarterly report for FY 2024-25?
[A] Securities and Exchange Board of India
[B] NITI Aayog
[C]
Reserve Bank of India
[D] Ministry of Finance
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B NITI Aayog
Notes:
The fourth edition of Trade Watch Quarterly for Q4 of FY 2024-25 was released on 6 October 2025 in New Delhi by NITI Aayog. It provides a comprehensive assessment of India’s trade performance, covering merchandise and services exports, imports, and global demand trends. India’s total trade in Q4 reached $441 billion, up 2.2% year-on-year. Merchandise exports declined slightly due to mineral fuels and organic chemicals, while electrical machinery, pharmaceuticals, and cereals grew. North America was the top export market, growing 25%; UAE became India’s second-largest import source. The leather and footwear sector employs 4.4 million and contributes significantly to exports, with a 1.8% share in the $296 billion global market.
21. What is the causative agent of False Smut Disease, that was recently seen in news?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Virus
[C]
Fungus
[D] Protozoa
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C Fungus
Notes:
In Punjab, incessant rainfall and floods stopped farmers from spraying anti-fungal medicines. This has led to the emergence of false smut disease, locally called haldi rog, in paddy crops. False smut is a major fungal disease of rice caused by Ustilaginoidea virens. The fungus attacks during the flowering stage, but symptoms appear after panicle emergence. Infected grains show black fungal growth, later covered with yellow fungal mass. It reduces seed germination and significantly lowers yield depending on infection level.