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1) What is the name of the RBI initiative under which public awareness campaigns are conducted through print, TV, radio, digital platforms, and text messages?

(a) Jan Dhan Awareness

(b) Digital India Finance

(c) RBI Kehta Hai

(d) MyMoneyMyBank

(e) Financial Literacy Mission

2) Which platform did the RBI link with the Bharat Bill Payment System (Bharat Connect) in a pilot to enable individual bank customers to transact in US Dollars via digital channels?

(a) UPI (Unified Payments Interface)

(b) FX-Retail platform of Clearcorp Dealing Systems (India) Limited

(c) NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer)

(d) RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement)

(e) IMPS (Immediate Payment Service)

3) On October 1, 2025, the RBI issued draft directions seeking feedback on which two key areas?

(a) Digital Lending and e-KYC Regulations

(b) Capital Charge for Credit Risk – Standardised Approach and Asset Classification, Provisioning and Income Recognition

(c) Forex Trading and Retail Payments

(d) Financial Literacy and Public Awareness

(e) Bank Mergers and Acquisition Guidelines

4) From November 1, 2025, which banks will also be treated as ‘Regulated Entities’ under the RBI - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS)?

(a) Commercial Banks and Regional Rural Banks only

(b) State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks

(c) Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks only

(d) Foreign Banks operating in India

(e) Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)

5) On October 1, 2025, the RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹31.80 lakh on which bank for non-compliance with RBI (Credit Card and Debit Card – Issuance and Conduct) Directions, 2022?

(a) ICICI Bank

(b) HDFC Bank

(c) SBI Card

(d) American Express Banking Corp.

(e) Axis Bank

6) What is the name of the first investment strategy launched by SBI Mutual Fund under the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) framework?

(a) Magnum Equity Fund

(b) Magnum Debt Hybrid Fund

(c) Magnum Hybrid Long Short Fund

(d) SBI Balanced Advantage Fund

(e) SBI Small Cap Fund

7) In the news, globally, real-time account-to-account (A2A) payments make up nearly 25% of all retail digital transactions. In which two countries do A2A payments exceed 50% of all transactions?

(a) India and Brazil

(b) India and China

(c) Brazil and Mexico

(d) USA and India

(e) Japan and Brazil

8) The RBI has allowed Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD) banks to expand the use of balances held in Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs). Besides Government Treasury Bills and Government securities, in which instruments can SRVA surplus balances now also be invested?

(a) Foreign equities only

(b) Mutual funds and ETFs

(c) Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), bonds, and commercial papers issued by Indian companies

(d) Gold and commodities

(e) Cryptocurrency and digital assets

9) The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), in collaboration with NITI Aayog, inaugurated which of the following to advance evidence-based governance for States and districts?

(a) National Digital Governance Lab

(b) Viksit Bharat Strategy Room (VBSR)

(c) State Innovation Hub

(d) India Policy Simulation Centre

(e) Governance Analytics Platform

10) Which country participated as a partner country in the Global Fintech Fest 2025, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai?

(a) USA

(b) Germany

(c) Singapore

(d) France

(e) United Kingdom

11) Where was the first-ever Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference held under the Viksit Bharat @2047 initiative?

(a) Ahmedabad

(b) Vadodara

(c) Surat

(d) Mehsana

(e) Rajkot

12) The National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Vision 2025–2030, unveiled by India, has been prepared by which of the following organizations?

(a) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

(b) Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and Botanical Survey of India (BSI)

(c) National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)

(d) Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

(e) Ministry of Science & Technology

13) The recent official visit of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to India marked his first visit to the country. Which major agreement did the two countries discuss for early ratification to boost trade and investment?

(a) India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

(b) India–UK Technology Cooperation Agreement

(c) India–UK Strategic Partnership Agreement

(d) India–UK Bilateral Investment Treaty

(e) India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

14) Which U.S. state recently declared Diwali as an official state holiday, becoming the third state after Pennsylvania and Connecticut to do so?

(a) New York

(b) Texas

(c) Florida

(d) California

(e) Washington

15) On October 9, 2025, Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire. Which country’s president announced the agreement?

(a) Egypt

(b) Qatar

(c) United States

(d) United Kingdom

(e) Israel

16) Who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for defending democracy, human rights, and free elections in Venezuela?

(a) Juan Guaidó

(b) Leopoldo López

(c) Nicolás Maduro

(d) Henrique Capriles

(e) Maria Corina Machado

17) Who became the first-ever Indian to win the Mrs Universe crown at the 48th edition held in Manila, Philippines?

(a) Aishwarya Rai

(b) Sushmita Sen

(c) Sherry Singh

(d) Harnaaz Sandhu

(e) Manushi Chhillar

18) During Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Canberra, India and Australia signed key defence agreements. Who represented Australia in this meeting?

(a) Scott Morrison

(b) Anthony Albanese

(c) Penny Wong

(d) Richard Marles

(e) Marise Payne

19) Which Indian state had the highest number of operational Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in 2025?

(a) Tamil Nadu

(b) Maharashtra

(c) Karnataka

(d) Telangana

(e) Gujarat

20) Which Indian cricketer has been appointed as the English Premier League’s (EPL) official ambassador in India?

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) Rohit Sharma

(c) KL Rahul

(d) Sanju Samson

(e) Rishabh Pant

21) The SAKSHAM system, developed in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), operates on which network?

(a) National Knowledge Network (NKN)

(b) Defence Research and Development Network (DRDN)

(c) Army Data Network (ADN)

(d) Integrated Defence Communication Network (IDCN)

(e) Tactical Satellite Network (TSN)

22) On September 29, 2025, which Indian naval ship conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the USS Gridley in the Arabian Sea?

(a) INS Vikrant

(b) INS Kolkata

(c) INS Delhi

(d) INS Imphal

(e) INS Chennai

23) Which Indian EV manufacturer became the first to receive government certification for its in-house developed rare-earth-free ferrite motor?

(a) Ather Energy

(b) Hero Electric

(c) Ola Electric

(d) TVS Motor Company

(e) Bajaj Auto

24) Which Chennai-based space startup announced that its rockets will be fully reusable to provide cost-effective satellite launch services?

(a) Skyroot Aerospace

(b) Agnikul Cosmos

(c) Pixxel

(d) Bellatrix Aerospace

(e) Astrogate Labs

25) What is the theme for the International Day of the Girl Child 2025, observed on October 11?

(a) The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis

(b) Girls Empowering Girls

(c) Educate Girls, Empower Future

(d) Girls in Leadership and Innovation

(e) Girls for a Sustainable World

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been conducting public awareness campaigns through print, television, radio, digital platforms, and text messages under the ‘RBI Kehta Hai’ (RBI Says) initiative.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been conducting public awareness campaigns through print, television, radio, digital platforms, and text messages under the ‘RBI Kehta Hai’ (RBI Says) initiative.

To further expand outreach, RBI launched its verified WhatsApp channel in April 2025 to disseminate public awareness messages and important updates.

The initiative aims to make financial information more accessible, simple, and effective, thereby strengthening trust and resilience in the financial ecosystem.

Citizens can now receive official updates from RBI via verified WhatsApp accounts — 99309 91935 (newly added) and 99990 41935 (already in use).

Users are advised to follow only verified RBI accounts with the blue tick to ensure authenticity.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a pilot linkage between the FX-Retail platform of Clearcorp Dealing Systems (India) Limited. and the Bharat Bill Payment System (Bharat Connect) to enable individual bank customers to register and transact through digital channels and Third Party Application Providers (TPAPs).

The pilot was launched at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 by RBI Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar, providing a new access option for existing FX-Retail customers.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a pilot linkage between the FX-Retail platform of Clearcorp Dealing Systems (India) Limited. and the Bharat Bill Payment System (Bharat Connect) to enable individual bank customers to register and transact through digital channels and Third Party Application Providers (TPAPs).

The pilot was launched at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 by RBI Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar, providing a new access option for existing FX-Retail customers.

Initially, it covers customers of Axis Bank, Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, and Yes Bank, allowing purchase of US Dollars against the Indian Rupee via apps like CRED and Mobikwik, and through internet banking for Federal Bank and SBI.

The pilot will expand gradually to include more banks, TPAPs, user categories, channels, and a broader range of forex transactions.

The FX-Retail platform, launched in 2019, aims to ensure transparency and fairness in forex pricing, and the linkage with Bharat Connect aligns with RBI’s policy (December 2024) to enhance market accessibility, user experience, and reach.

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft Directions on October 1, 2025, seeking public and stakeholder feedback on two key areas — Capital Charge for Credit Risk – Standardised Approach and Asset Classification, Provisioning and Income Recognition.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft Directions on October 1, 2025, seeking public and stakeholder feedback on two key areas — Capital Charge for Credit Risk – Standardised Approach and Asset Classification, Provisioning and Income Recognition.

The Capital Charge draft Directions aim to enhance the robustness and granularity of the existing standardised approach by revising risk weights for corporates, MSMEs, and real estate.

The Asset Classification and Provisioning draft Directions propose replacing incurred-loss provisioning with an Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the scope of the Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS), 2021, using powers under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

From November 1, 2025, State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks will also be treated as ‘Regulated Entities’ under the Scheme.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the scope of the Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS), 2021, using powers under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

From November 1, 2025, State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks will also be treated as ‘Regulated Entities’ under the Scheme.

This modification partially amends the earlier notification issued on August 5, 2022.

The RB-IOS Scheme now covers the following as Regulated Entities (REs):

Commercial Banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), State Co-operative Banks, Central Co-operative Banks.

Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks with deposits of ₹50 crore and above (as per the previous year’s audited balance sheet).

5) Answer: D

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹31.80 lakh on American Express Banking Corp. on October 1, 2025, for non-compliance with certain provisions of the RBI (Credit Card and Debit Card – Issuance and Conduct) Directions, 2022.

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

SBI Mutual Fund launched its first investment strategy under the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) framework, named Magnum Hybrid Long Short Fund.

Detailed Explanation:

SBI Mutual Fund launched its first investment strategy under the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) framework, named Magnum Hybrid Long Short Fund.

The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened for subscription on October 1, 2025, and will close on October 15, 2025.

The fund permits daily subscriptions, while redemptions are allowed twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays).

The minimum investment amount is ₹10 lakh, with a minimum additional purchase of ₹10,000.

7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Globally, real-time account-to-account (A2A) payments make up nearly 25% of all retail digital transactions.

In India and Brazil, A2A payments exceed 50% of all transactions, supported by domestic infrastructures like UPI and Pix.

Detailed Explanation:

Globally, real-time account-to-account (A2A) payments make up nearly 25% of all retail digital transactions.

In India and Brazil, A2A payments exceed 50% of all transactions, supported by domestic infrastructures like UPI and Pix.

India’s UPI has over 400 million users, while Brazil’s Pix has 160 million users, facilitating peer-to-peer, merchant, enterprise, and recurring bill payments.

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD) banks to expand the use of balances held in Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs).

Now, AD banks may also permit investment of SRVA surplus balances in Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), bonds, and commercial papers issued by Indian companies, within prescribed limits.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD) banks to expand the use of balances held in Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs).

Earlier, SRVA balances could be used only for investments in Government Treasury Bills and Government securities as per the July 11, 2022 circular.

Now, AD banks may also permit investment of SRVA surplus balances in Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), bonds, and commercial papers issued by Indian companies, within prescribed limits.

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), in collaboration with NITI Aayog under the State Support Mission, inaugurated the Viksit Bharat Strategy Room (VBSR) and presented the Use Case Challenge Awards under the NITI for States platform.

Detailed Explanation:

The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), in collaboration with NITI Aayog under the State Support Mission, inaugurated the Viksit Bharat Strategy Room (VBSR) and presented the Use Case Challenge Awards under the NITI for States platform.

The Viksit Bharat Strategy Room at LBSNAA serves as a dynamic governance hub for officer trainees, integrating multi-sectoral data for real-time monitoring, planning, and decision support.

The Strategy Room provides a platform for real-time data engagement, while Use Cases offer field-tested solutions for replication and scaling, advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 by empowering States and districts with tools and a mindset for evidence-based governance.

10) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, welcoming international delegates, including UK Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Keir Starmer, highlighting India’s emergence as a global fintech and digital economy hub.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, welcoming international delegates, including UK Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Keir Starmer, highlighting India’s emergence as a global fintech and digital economy hub.

The event marks the evolution of the Global Fintech Festival into a major platform for financial innovation, cooperation, and inclusion, with the United Kingdom participating as a partner country.

India ranks among the top three most-funded fintech ecosystems globally, with startups gaining recognition in interoperable QR networks, open commerce, and open finance frameworks.

Under the India-AI Mission, India is building high-performance computing capacity, Centers of Excellence, skilling hubs, and indigenous AI models to ensure AI benefits every district and language.

11) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The first-ever Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference commenced in Mehsana, North Gujarat, under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Viksit Bharat @2047 initiative, aiming to extend the success of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit to all regions of the state.

Detailed Explanation:

The first-ever Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference commenced in Mehsana, North Gujarat, under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Viksit Bharat @2047 initiative, aiming to extend the success of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit to all regions of the state.

The conference focuses on sectors including dairy and food processing, agriculture and agro-based industries, automobile components, engineering, renewable energy, and tourism.

The two-day event will feature 33 seminars, roundtable discussions, B2B and B2G meetings, and an MSME Conclave.

India’s first bullet train is expected to become operational by August 2027, marking a major milestone in the country’s transport modernization.

12) Answer: B

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, inaugurated the launch of India’s National Red List Roadmap at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress held in Abu Dhabi.

The Minister unveiled India’s Vision 2025–2030 for the National Red List Assessment (NRLA), prepared by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), in collaboration with IUCN-India and the Centre for Species Survival, India.

13) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India and the United Kingdom (UK) issued a Joint Statement following the official visit of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to India.

This marked Sir Keir Starmer’s first visit to India, reciprocating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK in July 2025, during which the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Vision 2035 Roadmap were signed.

Detailed Explanation:

India and the United Kingdom (UK) issued a Joint Statement following the official visit of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to India.

This marked Sir Keir Starmer’s first visit to India, reciprocating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK in July 2025, during which the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Vision 2035 Roadmap were signed.

Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress in economic cooperation and called for the early ratification of CETA to enhance trade and investment between the two nations.

The UK–India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB) was highlighted as a model for sustainable infrastructure collaboration.

14) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The State of California in the United States has officially declared Diwali a state holiday, marking a historic recognition of Indian culture and heritage.

Detailed Explanation:

The State of California in the United States has officially declared Diwali a state holiday, marking a historic recognition of Indian culture and heritage.

With this decision, California becomes the third U.S. state after Pennsylvania and Connecticut to grant official recognition and holiday status to the festival of lights.

The announcement was made after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill introduced by Assembly Member Ash Kalra, recognizing Diwali as an official state holiday.

The legislation allows paid leave for state employees and enables schools and institutions to observe the festival.

The bill received strong support from community leaders, legislators, and advocacy organizations, promoting multicultural inclusivity and diversity in California’s governance.

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

In a major breakthrough for Middle East peace, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire, announced by the United States (US) President Donald Trump on October 9, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

In a major breakthrough for Middle East peace, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire, announced by the United States (US) President Donald Trump on October 9, 2025.

The agreement, brokered after peace talks in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, marks the most significant progress toward ending the Gaza war, which has caused tens of thousands of deaths.

The United States, Egypt, and Qatar acted as mediators, helping both sides finalize the initial peace framework.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan politician and activist, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize by the Norwegian Nobel Committee for her relentless efforts to defend democracy, human rights, and free elections in Venezuela.

Detailed Explanation:

Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan politician and activist, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize by the Norwegian Nobel Committee for her relentless efforts to defend democracy, human rights, and free elections in Venezuela.

Recognized for her leadership in achieving peaceful transition from authoritarian rule and promoting civilian courage and nonviolent resistance, Machado has become a symbol of hope for millions living under oppression.

She is the founder of Súmate, an organization dedicated to democratic development, and has consistently advocated for free and fair elections for over two decades.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Sherry Singh made history by becoming the first-ever Indian to win the Mrs Universe crown at the 48th edition of Mrs Universe 2025, held at Okada, Manila, Philippines.

Detailed Explanation:

Sherry Singh made history by becoming the first-ever Indian to win the Mrs Universe crown at the 48th edition of Mrs Universe 2025, held at Okada, Manila, Philippines.

She triumphed over 120 contestants from around the world, showcasing grace, confidence, and advocacy focused on women’s empowerment and mental health awareness.

Her victory marks a historic milestone for India, reflecting the strength and elegance of Indian womanhood on a global platform.

Mrs Universe 2025 Results:

Winner: India – Sherry Singh

1st Runner-up: Saint Petersburg

2nd Runner-up: Philippines

3rd Runner-up: Asia

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India and Australia inked key defence agreements in Canberra during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit, in the presence of Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles.

Detailed Explanation:

India and Australia inked key defence agreements in Canberra during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit, in the presence of Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles.

Both leaders reviewed the full spectrum of India-Australia defence collaboration, including defence industry, cyber defence, maritime security, and regional challenges.

They reaffirmed the importance of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

Both sides discussed opportunities for deeper defence industry partnerships and expanding operational collaboration between armed forces.

19) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India has established several Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to boost trade, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), and generate employment opportunities.

Tamil Nadu leads the list in 2025 with the highest number of operational SEZs (51), followed by Telangana (38), Maharashtra (38), and Karnataka (37).

Detailed Explanation:

India has established several Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to boost trade, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), and generate employment opportunities.

SEZs offer tax exemptions, simplified regulations, and world-class infrastructure to promote industrial growth and exports.

These zones function under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, administered by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

Tamil Nadu leads the list in 2025 with the highest number of operational SEZs (51), followed by Telangana (38), Maharashtra (38), and Karnataka (37).

Tamil Nadu – Tops the list with 51 SEZs, contributing nearly one-fifth of India’s total. Strong in IT, automobile, textile, and electronics sectors, with key hubs in Chennai and Coimbatore.

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The English Premier League (EPL) has appointed Indian cricketer Sanju Samson as its new official ambassador in India to expand the league’s presence and fan engagement across the country.

Detailed Explanation:

The English Premier League (EPL) has appointed Indian cricketer Sanju Samson as its new official ambassador in India to expand the league’s presence and fan engagement across the country.

The 30-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, known for his aggressive batting and cheerful personality, will play a key role in promoting the world’s richest football league and connecting with Indian fans, according to the official release.

Sanju Samson attended a Premier League fan event in Mumbai along with former England and Liverpool striker Michael Owen, featuring fan-park screenings and community activities at the NESCO Centre.

21) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Indian Army has initiated the procurement of the indigenous ‘SAKSHAM’ Counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Grid), a command and control network designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralise enemy drones in real time.

The system was developed in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad, and operates on the secure Army Data Network (ADN).

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Army has initiated the procurement of the indigenous ‘SAKSHAM’ Counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Grid), a command and control network designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralise enemy drones in real time.

SAKSHAM stands for Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management, marking a major advancement in integrated airspace control.

The system was developed in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad, and operates on the secure Army Data Network (ADN).

It provides a unified “Recognised UAS Picture” across the Tactical Battlefield Space (TBS), extending up to 3,000 metres (10,000 feet) above ground level.

22) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India and the United States (US) continue to maintain strong military cooperation despite trade-related tensions through regular joint exercises.

On September 29, 2025, INS Imphal and USS Gridley conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the Arabian Sea, featuring tactical manoeuvres, cross-deck flying, and anti-piracy training.

Detailed Explanation:

India and the United States (US) continue to maintain strong military cooperation despite trade-related tensions through regular joint exercises.

On September 29, 2025, INS Imphal and USS Gridley conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the Arabian Sea, featuring tactical manoeuvres, cross-deck flying, and anti-piracy training.

The PASSEX followed Yudh Abhyas 2025, the 21st edition of the annual India–US Army drill held in Alaska, which focused on high-altitude and cold-weather operations.

Both exercises were aimed at enhancing interoperability and defence partnership between India and the US.

23) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Ola Electric has become the first two-wheeler EV manufacturer in India to receive government certification for its in-house developed rare-earth-free ferrite motor, marking a major milestone in domestic EV innovation.

Detailed Explanation:

Ola Electric has become the first two-wheeler EV manufacturer in India to receive government certification for its in-house developed rare-earth-free ferrite motor, marking a major milestone in domestic EV innovation.

The achievement helps eliminate reliance on imported rare-earth permanent magnet motors, promoting self-reliance in electric vehicle manufacturing.

The Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC), Tamil Nadu, granted the certification after thorough evaluation.

The ferrite motor underwent rigorous performance verification and mandatory motor power tests under AIS 041 standards, as notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

AIS 041 is an Automotive Industry Standard issued by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) under MoRTH, ensuring quality and performance compliance.

24) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Agnikul Cosmos, a Chennai-based space startup, announced that its rockets will be fully reusable, ensuring that no part is expended or left behind, to offer satellite launch services at globally competitive prices.

Detailed Explanation:

Agnikul Cosmos, a Chennai-based space startup, announced that its rockets will be fully reusable, ensuring that no part is expended or left behind, to offer satellite launch services at globally competitive prices.

The announcement was made at the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, highlighting India’s growing role in the global private space sector.

Agnikul previously conducted its maiden sub-orbital test flight of the 3D-printed AgnibaanSOrTeD rocket last year and plans its first orbital launch soon.

25) Answer: A

International Day of Girl Child will occur on October 11.

The 2025 theme for the International Day of the Girl Child is "The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis"