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1) Recently, India’s GST collection in October 2025 rose to ₹1.96 lakh crore, marking the slowest growth in 52 months at 4.6%. Despite this, it was a five-month high compared to which month’s collection of ₹1.89 lakh crore?

(a) July 2025

(b) August 2025

(c) September 2025

(d) June 2025

(e) May 2025

2) To reduce index concentration risk, SEBI mandated revised eligibility norms for derivatives on non-benchmark indices. As per the new rules, what is the maximum permitted weight of the top constituent stock in such an index?

(a) 10%

(b) 15%

(c) 20%

(d) 25%

(e) 30%

3) Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Inaugurates Newly Constructed Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Bhawan in Ghaziabad. The newly inaugurated CGST Bhawan in Ghaziabad was constructed at a total cost of______

(a) ₹90 crore

(b) ₹100 crore

(c) ₹110 crore

(d) ₹116 crore

(e) ₹125 crore

4) Recent in news, UNESCO has included Lucknow in its Creative Cities Network under which category, recognising its rich culinary heritage rooted in Awadhi cuisine and Ganga-Jamunitehzeeb?

(a) City of Crafts and Folk Art

(b) City of Gastronomy

(c) City of Literature

(d) City of Music

(e) City of Cultural Heritage

5) Which of the following sets correctly lists the Indian states that celebrate their State Formation Day on November 1?

(a) Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Haryana, Kerala

(b) Kerala, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh

(c) Karnataka, Telangana, Haryana, Kerala, Punjab

(d) Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Gujarat

(e) Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala

6) Which minister launched the household enumeration phase of India’s first fully digitised National Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 at ICAR–CMFRI, Kochi?

(a) ParshottamRupala

(b) Shobha Karandlaje

(c) Sanjeev Balyan

(d) Giriraj Singh

(e) George Kurian

7) In news, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) will observe Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada from 1–15 November 2025. The celebrations will culminate on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, which marks whose 150th birth anniversary?

(a) Sidhu Murmu

(b) Tantia Bhil

(c) Birsa Munda

(d) Rani Durgavati

(e) Alluri Sitarama Raju

8) In news, Lucknow has been designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy at the 43rd UNESCO General Conference. Which other Indian city already holds this tag?

(a) Hyderabad

(b) Jaipur

(c) Varanasi

(d) Chennai

(e) Kolkata

9) Recently, Sahitya Akademi released the Hindi translation of the Lithuanian novel “The Last Day” titled “Antim Din”. Who is the author of the original novel?

(a) Tomas Venclova

(b) Jaroslavas Melnikas

(c) Poonam Tiwari

(d) Czesław Miłosz

(e) Jonas Mekas

10) The ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ campaign, through which India secured three Guinness World Records, was launched during which observed national month?

(a) Digital Health Month

(b) Women’s Empowerment Month

(c) National Cancer Awareness Month

(d) Poshan Maah (Nutrition Month)

(e) Ayushman Bharat Week

11) Who assumed charge as the Financial Advisor (Defence Services) [FADS] on November 1, 2025?

(a) Sanjay Jaju

(b) Raj Kumar Arora

(c) Giridhar Aramane

(d) Ajay Kumar

(e) Rajeev Chandrasekhar

12) Who assumed charge as Ambassador-Designate of India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on October 30, 2025?

(a) T.S. Tirumurti

(b) Navdeep Suri

(c) Vipul

(d) Sanjay Sudhir

(e) Dr. Deepak Mittal

13) Who assumed charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on November 1, 2025?

(a) Raj Kumar Arora

(b) Giridhar Aramane

(c) Deepak Mittal

(d) Vishvajit Sahay

(e) Ajay Kumar

14) Who has become the first Asian to be elected as Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)?

(a) Prerna Bindra

(b) Ramesh Pandey

(c) Ravi Singh

(d) M.K. Ranjitsinh

(e) Vivek Menon

15) Recently, India will simultaneously host the International Fleet Review 2026, Exercise MILAN 2026, and the IONS Conclave of Chiefs at Visakhapatnam. These events reflect which strategic vision extending India's SAGAR doctrine?

(a) SAMUDRA Vision

(b) MAHASAGAR Vision

(c) NAVY 2050 Mission

(d) Indo-Pacific Maritime Charter

(e) Blue Economy 2030 Framework

16) In news, India and the United States signed the Framework for the US–India Major Defence Partnership 2025 during a bilateral meeting held in which city?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Washington D.C.

(c) Singapore

(d) Kuala Lumpur

(e) Jakarta

17) In news, China launched the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft to dock with the Tiangong Space Station. Who became China’s youngest astronaut in space during this mission?

(a) Zhang Lu

(b) Nie Haisheng

(c) Wu Fei

(d) Ye Guangfu

(e) Zhang Hongzhang

18) Which location has been selected for India’s first private-sector helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) for Airbus H125, to be set up by Tata Advanced Systems Limited?

(a) Hosur, Tamil Nadu

(b) Hyderabad, Telangana

(c) Nagpur, Maharashtra

(d) Vadodara, Gujarat

(e) Vemagal, Karnataka

19) The Pravaig VEER EV, an all-electric military vehicle developed in India, recently received recognition under which defence innovation initiative?

(a) Make-II Programme

(b) DRDO Dare to Dream Challenge

(c) iDEX (Innovation for Defence Excellence) Award

(d) Technology Development Fund (TDF)

(e) Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti

20) Which organisation has partnered with IBM to set up an Artificial Intelligence Lab to support training and upskilling in emerging technologies?

(a) AICTE

(b) UGC

(c) NASSCOM

(d) IIT Council

(e) Ministry of Electronics & IT

21) Recently, Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) has sought approval from which authority to acquire a 43.46% stake in Sammaan Capital?

(a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

(b) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

(c) Competition Commission of India (CCI)

(d) Ministry of Finance

(e) NITI Aayog

22) In news, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has partnered with which global tech company to strengthen India’s AI ecosystem and offer 18 months of free access to Gemini Pro for young Jio users?

(a) Microsoft

(b) IBM

(c) Amazon Web Services

(d) Meta

(e) Google

23) Who has become India’s 90th Grandmaster after securing the final GM norm at the Bijeljina Open in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

(a) D. Gukesh

(b) R. Praggnanandhaa

(c) Ilamparthi AR

(d) Shyam Sundar M

(e) Arjun Erigaisi

24) The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 trophy has been renamed to honor which legendary chess player?

(a) Garry Kasparov

(b) Magnus Carlsen

(c) Viswanathan Anand

(d) Vladimir Kramnik

(e) Ding Liren

25) Recently, TTK Prestige Chairman Emeritus T. T. Jagannathan, who passed away on October 9, 2025, was associated with which industry?

(a) Pharmaceuticals

(b) Kitchen and Home Appliances

(c) Information Technology

(d) Textiles

(e) Hospitality

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to ₹1.96 lakh crore in October 2025, marking a 4.6% year-on-year increase, though it was the slowest growth in 52 months.

Despite slower growth, it was a five-month high in collections, with ₹1.89 lakh crore collected in September 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to ₹1.96 lakh crore in October 2025, marking a 4.6% year-on-year increase, though it was the slowest growth in 52 months.

Despite slower growth, it was a five-month high in collections, with ₹1.89 lakh crore collected in September 2025.

October 2025 marked the tenth consecutive month of GST revenues above ₹1.8 lakh crore, showing strong consumption and compliance.

The growth rate slowed from 9.1% in September to 4.6% in October, largely due to recent GST rate restructuring.

In August 2025, the government removed 12% and 28% GST slabs, moving 90% of goods to lower tax rates, simplifying the structure but temporarily moderating revenues.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed stock exchanges to adopt revised eligibility norms for derivatives on non-benchmark indices (like Bank Nifty, Bankex, and Fin Nifty) to reduce index concentration risk.

The new norms require an index to have at least 14 constituents, with the top stock’s weight capped at 20% and the combined weight of the top three stocks capped at 45%.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed stock exchanges to adopt revised eligibility norms for derivatives on non-benchmark indices (like Bank Nifty, Bankex, and Fin Nifty) to reduce index concentration risk.

The new norms require an index to have at least 14 constituents, with the top stock’s weight capped at 20% and the combined weight of the top three stocks capped at 45%.

All constituent stocks must have descending weights, ensuring a balanced representation within the index.

Rebalancing deadlines:

Bankex (BSE) and Fin Nifty (NSE) — by December 31, 2025.

Bank Nifty (NSE) — in phases until March 31, 2026 for smoother fund transition.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the newly constructed Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Bhawan at Rani Jhansi Marg, Ghaziabad.

The ₹116-crore complex brings together the CGST Ghaziabad Commissionerate, CGST Audit Commissionerate, CGST Appeals Commissionerate, and Pay & Accounts Office under one roof to ensure administrative synergy and operational efficiency.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the newly constructed Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Bhawan at Rani Jhansi Marg, Ghaziabad.

The ₹116-crore complex brings together the CGST Ghaziabad Commissionerate, CGST Audit Commissionerate, CGST Appeals Commissionerate, and Pay & Accounts Office under one roof to ensure administrative synergy and operational efficiency.

The new state-of-the-art green building has two basements and seven floors spread across 2.21 acres, with parking space for nearly 300 vehicles.

It features eco-friendly systems such as solar panels and rainwater harvesting, and has received the GRIHA Five-Star Award for sustainable design.

The building includes GST Sewa Kendra, Taxpayers’ Lounge, and Digital Kiosks, reflecting modern, citizen-oriented administration.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially recognised Lucknow as part of its Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the “City of Gastronomy” category.

Detailed Explanation:

• The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially recognised Lucknow as part of its Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the “City of Gastronomy” category.
• This recognition celebrates the city’s centuries-old culinary heritage, rooted in Awadhi cuisine and the region’s Ganga-Jamunitehzeeb, symbolising the harmonious blend of Hindu and Muslim cultures.
• The announcement was made during the 43rd UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
• This marks a historic milestone for Lucknow and strengthens India’s cultural diplomacy by placing the city among the world’s leading gastronomic destinations.

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Every year on November 1, five Indian states — Karnataka, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh — celebrate their State Formation Day, marking their establishment and progress as individual states.

Detailed Explanation:

• Every year on November 1, five Indian states — Karnataka, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh — celebrate their State Formation Day, marking their establishment and progress as individual states.
• The day celebrates each state’s unique culture, unity, development, and pride, with citizens participating in parades, cultural programs, and official ceremonies.

6) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

• The Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri George Kurian, launched the household enumeration phase of the National Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri George Kurian, launched the household enumeration phase of the National Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi.
• The MFC 2025 marks a historic milestone as India’s first fully digitised fisheries census, integrating modern technology and real-time monitoring to gather accurate data from marine fishing communities nationwide.
• The 45-day enumeration exercise will be conducted from 3rd November to 18th December 2025, covering:

Over 1.2 million fisher households

Around 4,000 marine fishing villages

Across nine coastal States and four Union Territories

• Thousands of trained field personnel will ensure comprehensive and precise data collection from the grassroots level.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) under the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, will observe Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada from 1st to 15th November 2025.

The celebrations will culminate with Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas on 15th November 2025, commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the legendary tribal freedom fighter and revered leader.

Detailed Explanation:

The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) under the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, will observe Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada from 1st to 15th November 2025.

The celebrations will culminate with Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas on 15th November 2025, commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the legendary tribal freedom fighter and revered leader.

• The initiative aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, emphasizing the importance of honouring India’s tribal heroes and empowering tribal youth through education, cultural awareness, and heritage promotion.

8) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Lucknow has been officially designated as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Creative City of Gastronomy at the 43rd UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, recognizing its rich and diverse culinary heritage rooted in Awadhi cuisine and Ganga-Jamunitehzeeb.

With this recognition, Lucknow becomes the second Indian city after Hyderabad to receive the City of Gastronomy tag and joins a global network of 70 gastronomy cities worldwide.

Detailed Explanation:

Lucknow has been officially designated as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Creative City of Gastronomy at the 43rd UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, recognizing its rich and diverse culinary heritage rooted in Awadhi cuisine and Ganga-Jamunitehzeeb.

With this recognition, Lucknow becomes the second Indian city after Hyderabad to receive the City of Gastronomy tag and joins a global network of 70 gastronomy cities worldwide.

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay announced the inclusion of 58 new cities into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), which now comprises 408 cities across more than 100 countries.

The Directorate of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, prepared the nomination dossier, which was submitted to the Ministry of Culture on 31 January 2025; India officially nominated Lucknow for the tag on 3 March 2025.

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Sahitya Akademi, under the Ministry of Culture, released the Hindi translation of the acclaimed Lithuanian novel “The Last Day”, titled “Antim Din”, at Rabindra Bhawan, New Delhi, in collaboration with the Embassy of Lithuania.
• The 250-page novel, originally written by Lithuanian-Ukrainian author Jaroslavas Melnikas, has been translated into Hindi by Dr. Poonam Tiwari to make the work accessible to Indian readers.

Detailed Explanation:

• Sahitya Akademi, under the Ministry of Culture, released the Hindi translation of the acclaimed Lithuanian novel “The Last Day”, titled “Antim Din”, at Rabindra Bhawan, New Delhi, in collaboration with the Embassy of Lithuania.
• The 250-page novel, originally written by Lithuanian-Ukrainian author Jaroslavas Melnikas, has been translated into Hindi by Dr. Poonam Tiwari to make the work accessible to Indian readers.
• The release marks a major milestone in Indo-Lithuanian cultural and literary relations, strengthening mutual understanding through global literature.

10) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has created history by achieving three Guinness World Records™ titles under the nationwide ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA)’ campaign, showcasing India’s global leadership in preventive, digital, and women-centric healthcare.
• The campaign was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 17th September to 2nd October 2025, coinciding with the observance of Poshan Maah (Nutrition Month).

Detailed Explanation:

• The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has created history by achieving three Guinness World Records™ titles under the nationwide ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA)’ campaign, showcasing India’s global leadership in preventive, digital, and women-centric healthcare.
• The campaign was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 17th September to 2nd October 2025, coinciding with the observance of Poshan Maah (Nutrition Month).
• Guinness World Records Titles Achieved:
  • Most people to register for a healthcare platform in one month – 3,21,49,711 (over 3.21 crore)
  • Most people to sign up for a breast cancer screening online in one week – 9,94,349 (over 9.94 lakh)
  • Most people to sign up for vital signs screening online in one week (state level) – 1,25,406 (over 1.25 lakh)

11) Answer: B

Shri Raj Kumar Arora, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed charge as Financial Advisor (Defence Services) [FADS] on November 1, 2025.

12) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Dr. Deepak Mittal has assumed charge as Ambassador-Designate of India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on October 30, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Dr. Deepak Mittal has assumed charge as Ambassador-Designate of India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on October 30, 2025.

He is a 1998-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer with over two decades of diplomatic experience across key global postings.

Dr. Mittal has served in Indian missions in Egypt, Israel, and Bangladesh, and was also the Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City.

13) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Shri Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on November 01, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Shri Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on November 01, 2025.

He brings over three decades of experience in defence finance and public administration.

He has served as Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser in the Department of Science and Technology.

14) Answer: E

Vivek Menon, founder of the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), has been elected as the new Chair of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

He is the first Asian ever to hold this prestigious global conservation position.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India will host three major international maritime events simultaneously, the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026, Exercise MILAN 2026, and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs — at Visakhapatnam from 15–25 February 2026, marking a historic first for the nation.

The events will realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s MAHASAGAR vision — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions — extending the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) philosophy to a global maritime framework.

Detailed Explanation:

India will host three major international maritime events simultaneously, the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026, Exercise MILAN 2026, and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs — at Visakhapatnam from 15–25 February 2026, marking a historic first for the nation.

The events will realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s MAHASAGAR vision — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions — extending the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) philosophy to a global maritime framework.

The Presidential Fleet Review will showcase India’s indigenous naval strength, featuring platforms like INS Vikrant, Visakhapatnam-class destroyers, Nilgiri-class stealth frigates, and Arnala-class ASW corvettes, underscoring India’s rise as a ‘Builder’s Navy’.

16) Answer: D

India and the United States signed the Framework for the US–India Major Defence Partnership 2025 in Kuala Lumpur during a bilateral meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus).

The 10-year framework aims to provide a unified vision and policy direction to deepen bilateral defence cooperation, marking a new phase in strategic ties between India and the US.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi Desert, marking a major milestone in its growing space programme.

Wu Fei (32 years old) became China’s youngest astronaut in space, representing the new generation of space explorers and highlighting China’s focus on training young talent for future lunar and planetary missions.

Detailed Explanation:

China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi Desert, marking a major milestone in its growing space programme.

The spacecraft was launched aboard a Long March-2F rocket and will dock with the Tiangong Space Station within hours of launch.

The crew members include Commander Zhang Lu, Engineer Wu Fei, and Specialist Zhang Hongzhang, who will stay in orbit for six months to conduct scientific research and maintenance work.

Wu Fei (32 years old) became China’s youngest astronaut in space, representing the new generation of space explorers and highlighting China’s focus on training young talent for future lunar and planetary missions.

18) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Vemagal in Kolar district, Karnataka has been selected as the site for the Final Assembly Line (FAL) of Airbus’s H125 helicopter, to be established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) — marking India’s first private-sector helicopter manufacturing line.

Detailed Explanation:

Vemagal in Kolar district, Karnataka has been selected as the site for the Final Assembly Line (FAL) of Airbus’s H125 helicopter, to be established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) — marking India’s first private-sector helicopter manufacturing line.

The project was announced during French President Emmanuel Macron’s 2024 Republic Day visit, highlighting India–France defence cooperation and boosting India’s aircraft manufacturing ecosystem.

The H125 helicopter, primarily a civil helicopter, will also have a military variant (H125M) for the Indian Armed Forces, aimed at replacing aging Cheetah and Chetak helicopters with higher levels of indigenisation.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India has taken a major step toward self-reliance in defence technology with the development of the Pravaig VEER EV, an all-electric military vehicle created by Pravaig Dynamics, a Bengaluru-based company.

The VEER EV recently won the iDEX (Innovation for Defence Excellence) Award, a recognition for groundbreaking indigenous defence innovation by the Government of India.

Detailed Explanation:

India has taken a major step toward self-reliance in defence technology with the development of the Pravaig VEER EV, an all-electric military vehicle created by Pravaig Dynamics, a Bengaluru-based company.

The Pravaig VEER EV is designed for the Indian Armed Forces and combines stealth capabilities, high terrain mobility, and quick field-repair readiness, making it ideal for modern military operations.

It is engineered for stealth missions and performs effectively across deserts, mountains, and forests, showcasing its all-terrain capability.

The VEER EV recently won the iDEX (Innovation for Defence Excellence) Award, a recognition for groundbreaking indigenous defence innovation by the Government of India.

20) Answer: A

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has partnered with IBM to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab at its headquarters.

The initiative aims to provide students and faculty across India’s technical education ecosystem with training and exposure in emerging technologies.

The AI Lab will act as a central hub for upskilling in AI, data science, and related domains, focusing on hands-on learning and certification.

21) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) has sought approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire a 43.46% stake in Sammaan Capital for USD 1 billion (around ₹8,850 crore).

Detailed Explanation:

Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) has sought approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire a 43.46% stake in Sammaan Capital for USD 1 billion (around ₹8,850 crore).

The investment will be made through IHC’s affiliate, Avenir Investment RSC Ltd, marking a major strategic move by IHC into India’s financial services sector.

The proposed transaction involves the acquisition of shares of Sammaan Capital Ltd by Avenir Investment RSC Ltd.

22) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

• Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Google have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen India’sArtificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem by focusing on accessibility, local language development, and national AI infrastructure.
• Under this initiative, Jio users aged 18 to 25 years will receive 18 months of free access to Google Gemini Pro, an advanced AI platform worth ₹35,100 per user, empowering young Indians to explore AI in their daily lives.

Detailed Explanation:

• Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Google have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen India’sArtificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem by focusing on accessibility, local language development, and national AI infrastructure.
• The partnership supports India’s vision of “AI for All”, ensuring the benefits of AI reach every citizen and sector of society.
• Under this initiative, Jio users aged 18 to 25 years will receive 18 months of free access to Google Gemini Pro, an advanced AI platform worth ₹35,100 per user, empowering young Indians to explore AI in their daily lives.

23) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• 16-year-old Ilamparthi AR from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has become India’s 90th Grandmaster (GM) after securing his final GM norm at the Bijeljina Open held in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Detailed Explanation:

• 16-year-old Ilamparthi AR from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has become India’s 90th Grandmaster (GM) after securing his final GM norm at the Bijeljina Open held in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Born in 2009, Ilamparthi is a student of Velammal School, an institution renowned for nurturing top chess talents such as D. Gukesh and R. Praggnanandhaa.
  • He trains under Grandmaster Shyam Sundar M, who has played a key role in shaping his career.

24) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• In a historic moment for Indian sports, the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 trophy has been officially renamed as the Viswanathan Anand Cup, honouring India’s first Grandmaster and five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand for his extraordinary contribution to global chess.

Detailed Explanation:

• In a historic moment for Indian sports, the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 trophy has been officially renamed as the Viswanathan Anand Cup, honouring India’s first Grandmaster and five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand for his extraordinary contribution to global chess.
• The announcement was made during a ceremony held in Panjim, Goa, attended by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, and FIDE (International Chess Federation) President Arkady Dvorkovich.

25) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

TTK Prestige announced the passing of its Chairman Emeritus, T. T. Jagannathan, on October 9, 2025, marking a major loss for the company.

A veteran industrialist, T. T. Jagannathan played a pivotal role in transforming TTK Prestige into one of India’s leading kitchen and home appliance brands.

Detailed Explanation:

TTK Prestige announced the passing of its Chairman Emeritus, T. T. Jagannathan, on October 9, 2025, marking a major loss for the company.

T. T. Jagannathan personally held 42,41,868 equity shares (3.10%) of TTK Prestige and had a 3% partnership share in M/s T. T. Krishnamachari& Co., which owns 60.44% of the company.

A veteran industrialist, T. T. Jagannathan played a pivotal role in transforming TTK Prestige into one of India’s leading kitchen and home appliance brands.