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1) From which date will the revised RBI framework on related party transactions, consolidating multiple legacy circulars into a unified regulatory structure, come into effect?

(a) January 1, 2025

(b) April 1, 2026

(c) April 1, 2027

(d) July 1, 2026

(e) January 1, 2027

2) The Reserve Bank of India proposed amendments to External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) regulations under which existing framework?

(a) FEMA (Transfer or Issue of Security) Regulations, 2017

(b) Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000

(c) Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018

(d) FEMA (Deposits) Regulations, 2016

(e) FEMA (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2015

3) What will the Reserve Bank of India issue to an entity resident outside India (EROI) after a branch or office is approved and reported by the designated bank?

(a) Foreign Entity Code (FEC)

(b) International Business Number (IBN)

(c) Unique Identification Number (UIN)

(d) Global Establishment ID (GEID)

(e) Overseas Registration Number (ORN)

4) What was India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation rate in September 2025 (Year-on-Year), as per the Ministry of Commerce and Industry?

(a) 0.13%

(b) 1.00%

(c) 0.52%

(d) –0.20%

(e) 2.33%

5) In the context of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) new scheme — “Scheme for Facilitating Accelerated Payout – Inoperative Accounts and Unclaimed Deposits” — what does the abbreviation DEA Fund stand for?

(a) Depositor Education and Allocation Fund

(b) Deposit Enhancement and Awareness Fund

(c) Depositor Education and Awareness Fund

(d) Deposit Escrow and Adjustment Fund

(e) Depositor Empowerment and Assistance Fund

6) Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Nationwide Financial Awareness Campaign in Gandhinagar. What are the “3 A’s” emphasized by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the campaign on unclaimed funds?

(a) Awareness, Accountability, Action

(b) Awareness, Assessment, Approval

(c) Audit, Accessibility, Action

(d) Awareness, Accessibility, Action

(e) Accountability, Accessibility, Assurance

7) According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, what was India’s retail inflation rate in September 2025, marking an eight-year low?

(a) 2.07%

(b) 1.54%

(c) 1.07%

(d) 2.28%

(e) 2.47%

8) Which countries’ residents and banks can now receive rupee-denominated loans from Indian banks under RBI’s October 13, 2025, announcement?

(a) Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

(b) Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

(c) Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Maldives

(d) Nepal, Maldives, and Sri Lanka

(e) Bhutan, Myanmar, and Nepal

9) Which of the following statements about National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) is correct?

(a) NEFT operates only during banking hours on weekdays

(b) NEFT provides near-real-time fund settlement and is available 24x7x365

(c) Customers must visit the bank branch to initiate NEFT transfers

(d) RBI charges customers for every NEFT transaction

(e) NEFT cannot be used for credit card payments or loan EMIs

10) On 13th October 2025 marks the fourth anniversary of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13th October 2021. Under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, what is the target range for logistics costs as a percentage of GDP?

(a) 10–11%

(b) 13–14%

(c) 8–9%

(d) 5–6%

(e) 15–16%

11) The 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE 2025) is recognized as________.

(a) Asia’s largest and the world’s second-largest rail technology exhibition

(b) India’s second-largest and Asia’s third-largest rail technology exhibition

(c) The world’s largest rail exhibition

(d) Asia’s second-largest and India’s largest rail exhibition

(e) A regional rail technology fair in South Asia

12) The “Mhaje Ghar Yojana” in Goa, inaugurated by Shri Amit Shah, was launched alongside how many development projects and with what total investment?

(a) 15 projects worth ₹1,500 crore

(b) 21 projects worth ₹2,452 crore

(c) 18 projects worth ₹2,000 crore

(d) 25 projects worth ₹3,000 crore

(e) 20 projects worth ₹2,200 crore

13) As per the amended National Highways Fee Rules, 2008, what differential charges apply for vehicles entering a fee plaza without a valid FASTag?

(a) Cash: 1.5x, UPI: 1.25x the applicable user fee

(b) Cash: 2x, UPI: 1.5x the applicable user fee

(c) Cash: 2x, UPI: 1.25x the applicable user fee

(d) Cash: 1.25x, UPI: 2x the applicable user fee

(e) Cash: 1x, UPI: 1.25x the applicable user fee

14) What is the capacity and type of the solar power system installed at the water pumping station in North Goa under IREDA’s CSR initiative?

(a) 30 kW, Off-Grid

(b) 35 kW, On-Grid

(c) 50 kW, Off-Grid

(d) 45 kW, On-Grid

(e) 40 kW, Hybrid

15) Which country has become the first in the world to achieve “triple elimination” of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis?

(a) Sri Lanka

(b) Bhutan

(c) Mauritius

(d) Singapore

(e) Maldives

16) Which award has Israel announced to honor former US President Donald Trump for his role in the Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages?

(a) Israel Defense Medal

(b) Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor

(c) Jerusalem Peace Prize

(d) Middle East Diplomacy Award

(e) Herzl Humanitarian Award

17) Who became the first Indian to receive the Kenton R. Miller Award for innovation in sustainable protected area management?

(a) Dr. Vandana Shiva

(b) Dr. Sunita Narain

(c) Dr. Sonali Ghosh

(d) Dr. Ashok Khosla

(e) Dr. E. Somanathan

18) As of 2025, who became the world’s richest actor, crossing the billionaire threshold with a net worth of $1.4 billion?

(a) Shah Rukh Khan

(b) Arnold Schwarzenegger

(c) Tom Cruise

(d) Jerry Seinfeld

(e) Taylor Swift

19) How much is Google investing in the new AI data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, over the next five years?

(a) $5 billion

(b) $10 billion

(c) $15 billion

(d) $20 billion

(e) $25 billion

20) What is the name of India’s first indigenously developed glycoprotein E (gE) deleted DIVA marker vaccine against Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)?

(a) Suraksha-IBR

(b) Raksha-IBR

(c) Jeevan-IBR

(d) Poshan-IBR

(e) Kavach-IBR

21) What is unique about India’s Mission Drishti satellite to be launched by GalaxEye?

(a) It is India’s first communication satelliteand Medium-resolution optical payloads on a single platform

(b) It integrates Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and high-resolution optical payloads on a single platform

(c) It is the heaviest satellite ever launched by ISRO

(d) It will be used exclusively for weather forecasting

(e) It is India’s first solar-powered satellite

22) In which year was World Students Day established on 15^th October by the United Nations?

(a) 2008

(b) 2009

(c) 2010

(d) 2011

(e) 2012

23) On which date is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day observed in 2025?

(a) 14th October

(b) 13th October

(c) 16th October

(d) 17th October

(e) 15th October

24) Which two major causes of death in children under five can be prevented through proper handwashing, highlighted on Global Handwashing Day on 15th of October?

(a) Malaria and measles

(b) Pneumonia and diarrhea

(c) Polio and tuberculosis

(d) Dengue and chikungunya

(e) Influenza and mumps

25) What is the purpose of White Cane Safety Day observed on 15th October 2025?

(a) To honor teachers worldwide

(b) To raise awareness for visually impaired people

(c) To promote road safety for children

(d) To celebrate rural development achievements

(e) To recognize healthcare workers

26) When is the International Day of Rural Women observed in 2025?

(a) 15th October

(b) 14th October

(c) 16th October

(d) 17th October

(e) 18th October

27) To what duration has the Reserve Bank of India extended the repatriation period for unutilised balances in foreign currency accounts maintained in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs)?

(a) 15 days

(b) 1 month

(c) 2 months

(d) 3 months

(e) 6 months

28) What does the fifth character in an Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) represent?

(a) Bank code

(b) Branch code

(c) State code

(d) Transaction type

(e) Zero (reserved for future use)

29) In news, Google’s AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, will be part of its global AI network spanning how many countries?

(a) 12

(b) 10

(c) 18

(d) 15

(e) 20

30) What is the weight of India’s largest privately developed satellite, Mission Drishti, to be launched by GalaxEye?

(a) 160 kg

(b) 140 kg

(c) 120 kg

(d) 180 kg

(e) 200 kg

Answers :

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded related party transaction guidelines to include promoters, key management persons (KMPs), shareholders with over 5% equity, and entities with influence and their relatives.

The revised norms, effective from April 1, 2026, will consolidate and replace over a dozen legacy circulars, creating a unified regulatory framework.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded related party transaction guidelines to include promoters, key management persons (KMPs), shareholders with over 5% equity, and entities with influence and their relatives.

The draft directions apply to Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Cooperative Banks, NBFCs, and All India Financial Institutions.

The framework aims to establish a consistent, principle-based approach to lending to related parties by rationalizing existing provisions.

The revised norms, effective from April 1, 2026, will consolidate and replace over a dozen legacy circulars, creating a unified regulatory framework.

Scale-based thresholds are introduced, requiring board approval for loans beyond defined limits to related parties.

Advances to public trusts are permitted where a trustee is also a director.

Loans to directors are allowed if backed by government securities, life insurance policies, or fixed deposits, with loan-to-value (LTV) ratio not exceeding 100%.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed amendments to the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) regulations as part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies (October 01, 2025).

The draft amendments relate to the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018 under FEMA, 1999.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed amendments to the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) regulations as part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies (October 01, 2025).

The draft amendments relate to the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018 under FEMA, 1999.

Borrowing limits for ECBs will be linked to the financial strength of the borrower.

External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) refers to borrowing by a person resident in India from a person resident outside India.

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to rationalise norms for the establishment of branches or offices in India by entities resident outside India (EROI).

After approval and opening of an account, the bank must report the establishment to the RBI, which will then issue a Unique Identification Number (UIN) to the branch or office.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to rationalise norms for the establishment of branches or offices in India by entities resident outside India (EROI).

The RBI has released the ‘Draft Foreign Exchange Management (Establishment in India of a Branch or Office) Regulations, 2025’ for public feedback.

No EROI can open a branch or office in India without general or specific RBI permission, unless explicitly permitted under the Act, Rules, or Regulations.

EROIs operating under financial sector regulators must obtain prior approval from the respective regulator before establishing a presence in India.

To open a branch or office, an EROI must submit an application in a specified form to a designated bank, which may grant approval under the proposed regulations.

After approval and opening of an account, the bank must report the establishment to the RBI, which will then issue a Unique Identification Number (UIN) to the branch or office.

4) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflationeased to 0.13% in September 2025 (YoY), down from 0.52% in August, as per data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflationeased to 0.13% in September 2025 (YoY), down from 0.52% in August, as per data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The positive inflation in September was mainly due to higher prices of manufactured food products, non-food articles, textiles, and transport equipment.

The WPI Food Index recorded a deflation of 2%, indicating a fall in wholesale food prices.

Primary articles showed a deflation of 3.32%.

The fuel and power segment recorded a deflation of 2.58%.

Inflation in manufactured products rose to 2.33% on a YoY basis, reflecting cost pressures in the industrial sector.

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a ‘Scheme for Facilitating Accelerated Payout – Inoperative Accounts and Unclaimed Deposits’ to encourage activation of inoperative accounts and return of unclaimed deposits.

The Scheme aims to reduce existing unclaimed deposits and prevent fresh accumulation of such funds in the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a ‘Scheme for Facilitating Accelerated Payout – Inoperative Accounts and Unclaimed Deposits’ to encourage activation of inoperative accounts and return of unclaimed deposits.

The initiative supports RBI’s public awareness campaigns urging people to claim unclaimed deposits from banks.

The Scheme aims to reduce existing unclaimed deposits and prevent fresh accumulation of such funds in the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a nationwide awareness campaign in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, in the presence of State Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai and senior officials from RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA, and DFS.

The Finance Minister underlined the importance of the “3 A’s” — Awareness, Accessibility, and Action as guiding principles of the campaign.

Awareness ensures citizens know how to trace unclaimed assets.

Accessibility provides digital tools and district-level outreach.

Action stresses time-bound and transparent claim settlements.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a nationwide awareness campaign in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, in the presence of State Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai and senior officials from RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA, and DFS.

The campaign’s core message emphasizes that every rupee saved by citizens must return to them or their families, promoting accountability and financial empowerment.

The Finance Minister underlined the importance of the “3 A’s” — Awareness, Accessibility, and Action as guiding principles of the campaign.

Awareness ensures citizens know how to trace unclaimed assets.

Accessibility provides digital tools and district-level outreach.

Action stresses time-bound and transparent claim settlements.

As of August 2025, over ₹75,000 crore of unclaimed deposits have been transferred to the RBI’s Depositor Education and Awareness Fund (DEAF).

Additionally, unclaimed insurance proceeds total ₹13,800 crore, unclaimed mutual fund balances stand at ₹3,000 crore, and unpaid dividends exceed ₹9,000 crore.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India’s retail inflation fell sharply to an eight-year low of 1.54% in September 2025, down from 2.07% in August 2025, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s retail inflation fell sharply to an eight-year low of 1.54% in September 2025, down from 2.07% in August 2025, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

This marks the lowest year-on-year inflation rate since June 2017.

Rural inflation eased to 1.07%, while urban inflation stood at 2.04%, indicating a broader decline in price pressures across both regions.

The food inflation rate, based on the All India Consumer Food Price Index, remained in the negative zone for the fourth consecutive month, recording deflation of 2.28% in September, the lowest since December 2018.

Rural food inflation stood at –2.17%, while urban food inflation registered –2.47%, highlighting widespread price declines in essential food items.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Indian banks and their overseas branches to lend in Indian Rupees to residents and banks in Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to boost regional trade and facilitate cross-border payments.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Indian banks and their overseas branches to lend in Indian Rupees to residents and banks in Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to boost regional trade and facilitate cross-border payments.

This measure, announced on October 13, 2025, aims to enhance the use of the rupee in South Asia and reduce dependence on the US dollar for trade settlements.

The decision applies to Authorised Dealer (AD) banks, which can now extend rupee-denominated loans for cross-border trade purposes.

The move is part of amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018 and the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a Person Resident in India) Regulations, 2015.

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) is a nationwide centralized payment system owned and operated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for electronic transfer of funds between bank accounts.

NEFT provides round-the-clock availability (24x7x365) for fund transfers across India.

It allows near-real-time fund settlement in a secure and legally backed manner.

Detailed Explanation:

National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) is a nationwide centralized payment system owned and operated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for electronic transfer of funds between bank accounts.

NEFT provides round-the-clock availability (24x7x365) for fund transfers across India.

It allows near-real-time fund settlement in a secure and legally backed manner.

Offers Pan-India coverage through all major banks and branches participating in the system.

No need to visit a bank branch; customers can use internet or mobile banking to initiate transfers.

Provides positive confirmation to the remitter via SMS or email once funds are credited.

No RBI charges on banks and no charges to savings account customers for online NEFT transactions.

NEFT can be used for credit card payments, loan EMIs, foreign exchange inward remittances, and fund transfers to Nepal under the Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility (INRF) scheme.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

On 13th October 2025 marks the fourth anniversary of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan will be marked, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13th October 2021.

Reduced logistics costs from 13–14% to a target of 8–9% of GDP, supporting the National Logistics Policy.

Detailed Explanation:

On 13th October 2025 marks the fourth anniversary of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13th October 2021.

It is India’s first integrated multimodal infrastructure planning framework, unifying 44 Central Ministries and 36 States/Union Territories on a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based digital platform for coordinated planning and execution of infrastructure projects.

Integration of all ministries and states/UTs onto the platform.

Digital monitoring of roads, railways, power lines, and other infrastructure projects in real time.

Improved coordination among ministries, avoiding duplication and ensuring smooth implementation.

Reduced logistics costs from 13–14% to a target of 8–9% of GDP, supporting the National Logistics Policy.

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE 2025), organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

The event will be held from October 15 to 17, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The exhibition is organized in partnership with the Ministry of Railways and is recognized as Asia’s largest and the world’s second-largestrail technology exhibition.

Detailed Explanation:

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE 2025), organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

The event will be held from October 15 to 17, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The exhibition is organized in partnership with the Ministry of Railways and is recognized as Asia’s largest and the world’s second-largestrail technology exhibition.

Over 450 exhibitors from more than 15 countries will participate in the event.

The exhibition serves as a platform to showcase advanced technologies, solutions, and services for the rail and metro sectors, promoting modernization and international collaboration.

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Shri Amit Shah, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for Goa’s “Mhaje Ghar Yojana” and 21 development projects worth ₹2,452 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

Shri Amit Shah, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for Goa’s “Mhaje Ghar Yojana” and 21 development projects worth ₹2,452 crore.

The event was attended by Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Union Minister Shripad Naik, and other dignitaries.

Shri Shah described the “Mhaje Ghar Yojana” as a reflection of the Modi Government’s commitment to governance reform, empowerment, and inclusivity.

The scheme grants ownership rights to lakhs of Goan citizens whose properties were entangled in 11 different types of legal complications.

Under the leadership of Dr. Pramod Sawant, the Goa Government has eliminated anomalies through a single law, ensuring house repair permissions within three days and guaranteed electricity and water supply.

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

As per the amendment, vehicles entering a fee plaza without a valid, functional FASTag will face differential charges based on the mode of payment:

Cash Payment:Twice (2x) the applicable user fee for that vehicle category.

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Payment:1.25 times the applicable user fee for that vehicle category.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India has amended the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008 to encourage digital payments and reduce cash transactions at user fee plazas on National Highways for Non-FASTag users.

As per the amendment, vehicles entering a fee plaza without a valid, functional FASTag will face differential charges based on the mode of payment:

Cash Payment:Twice (2x) the applicable user fee for that vehicle category.

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Payment:1.25 times the applicable user fee for that vehicle category.

14) Answer: D

Shri Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, inaugurated the installation of a 45-kilowatt (kW) On-Grid Solar Power System at a water pumping station in North Goa district under Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

The project is expected to generate about 60,000 units of electricity annually, enabling 100% solarization of the pumping load.

15) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation for HIV and syphilis, making it the first country in the world to achieve “triple elimination.”

Detailed Explanation:

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation for HIV and syphilis, making it the first country in the world to achieve “triple elimination.”

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the Maldives for its strong political will and sustained investment in maternal and child health, calling it a historic milestone in global public health.

Triple elimination signifies the successful and sustained prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis, verified through WHO’s rigorous clinical and statistical criteria.

The achievement reflects the Maldives’ comprehensive healthcare model, providing universal antenatal care, disease screening, and treatment for all pregnant women, including migrants.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

In a major diplomatic gesture, Israel has announced that former US President Donald Trump will be awarded the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest civilian award.

Detailed Explanation:

In a major diplomatic gesture, Israel has announced that former US President Donald Trump will be awarded the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest civilian award.

The honor recognizes Trump’s “instrumental role” in facilitating the recent Gaza ceasefire and aiding the release of Israeli hostages, reaffirming his continued influence in Middle East diplomacy.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will present the award, praising Trump for his efforts in bringing hostages home and for laying the foundations for a new era of peace and cooperation in the region.

The announcement came after the release of seven Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a direct result of the ceasefire negotiations.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Dr. Sonali Ghosh, Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, has become the first Indian to receive the Kenton R. Miller Award for innovation in sustainable protected area management.

Detailed Explanation:

Dr. Sonali Ghosh, Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, has become the first Indian to receive the Kenton R. Miller Award for innovation in sustainable protected area management.

The award was presented by the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), part of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), at a ceremony held in Abu Dhabi.

She shares the honor with Roque Simón Sevilla Larrea of Ecuador, recognizing their transformative efforts in conservation through community engagement and ecological integration.

18) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Shah Rukh Khan, iconic Bollywood actor, has become the world’s richest actor, crossing the billionaire threshold with a net worth of $1.4 billion (₹12,490 crore).

His wealth surpasses global celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Cruise, and Jerry Seinfeld.

Detailed Explanation:

Shah Rukh Khan, iconic Bollywood actor, has become the world’s richest actor, crossing the billionaire threshold with a net worth of $1.4 billion (₹12,490 crore).

His wealth surpasses global celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Cruise, and Jerry Seinfeld.

Multiple streams of income contribute to his billionaire status:

Red Chillies Entertainment: Film production, visual effects, and digital content.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Ownership stake in the Indian Premier League franchise alongside Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta.

Endorsements and Brand Deals: High-value national and international contracts.

Real Estate and Investments: Strategic holdings including his Mumbai residence, Mannat.

According to the 2025 Hurun India Rich List, Khan is the first Bollywood actor to join the billionaire club.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Google has announced a massive $15 billion investment over the next five years to set up a world-class Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Detailed Explanation:

Google has announced a massive $15 billion investment over the next five years to set up a world-class Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

This marks Google’s largest-ever investment in India and one of its biggest AI projects outside the United States.

The AI hub will have an initial capacity of 1 gigawatt, expandable to multiple gigawatts, and is expected to generate around 1.88 lakh (188,000) direct and indirect jobs.

The investment rollout will take place between 2025 and 2030.

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has launched India’s first indigenously developed glycoprotein E (gE) deleted DIVA marker vaccine against Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR).

The vaccine, named Raksha-IBR, aims to combat infertility, abortions, and reduced milk productivity caused by IBR infection in cattle.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has launched India’s first indigenously developed glycoprotein E (gE) deleted DIVA marker vaccine against Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR).

The vaccine, named Raksha-IBR, aims to combat infertility, abortions, and reduced milk productivity caused by IBR infection in cattle.

IBR is endemic in India and is caused by the Bovine Herpes Virus (BHV-1), which spreads through aerosols and infected semen, affecting the reproductive system of cattle.

DIVA marker vaccines (Differentiate Infected from Vaccinated Animals) enable distinction between naturally infected and vaccinated animals, aiding in disease control programs.

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Indian space-tech startup GalaxEye announced it will launch Mission Drishti, the world’s first multi-sensor Earth Observation (EO) satellite, in the first quarter of 2026.

The satellite integrates Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and high-resolution optical payloads on a single platform, a global first in satellite technology.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian space-tech startup GalaxEye announced it will launch Mission Drishti, the world’s first multi-sensor Earth Observation (EO) satellite, in the first quarter of 2026.

Mission Drishti is India’s largest privately developed satellite weighing 160 kg and features the country’s highest-resolution imaging sensor.

The satellite integrates Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and high-resolution optical payloads on a single platform, a global first in satellite technology.

This multi-sensor system allows high-precision Earth imagingday or night and in all weather conditions, overcoming traditional observation limits.

22) Answer: C

World Students Day is observed on the 15th of October 2025, to honor the birthday of our former president, the late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.

In 2010, World Students Day was established by the United Nations.

23) Answer: E

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day 2025 are observed on the 15th of October

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day (PAILRD) are a Memorial Day that is annually honored on October 15 in the United States and Canada.

24) Answer: B

Global Handwashing Day 2025 is observed on the 15th of October

The two major causes of death for kids under five are pneumonia and diarrhea.

In 2008, the first Global Handwashing Day was observed. Since then, this national holiday has been used to raise awareness of the importance of having clean hands among both local and national officials and influencers.

25) Answer: B

White Cane Safety Day is observed on the 15th of October 2025. (This day is dedicated to visually impaired people)

White Cane Safety Day was established annually on October 15 by a joint resolution that President Lyndon B. Johnson and the U.S. Congress signed on October 6, 1964.

26) Answer: A

International Day of Rural Women 2025 is observed on the 15th of October.

This day serves as a reminder that millions of women in isolated rural communities still require our assistance. There are several methods to reach out and improve the lives of these women, from providing basic necessities to financial aid.

27) Answer: D

The RBI has also extended the repatriation period for unutilised balances in foreign currency accounts maintained in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) from one month to three months.

28) Answer: E

Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) is an 11-character alphanumeric code used to identify bank branches in the NEFT system.

First 4 = bank code, 5th = 0, last 6 = branch code.

29) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Google has announced a massive $15 billion investment over the next five years to set up a world-class Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Google’s AI hub in Visakhapatnam will be part of its global AI network spanning 12 countries, enabling large-scale machine learning and AI-powered services.

Detailed Explanation:

Google has announced a massive $15 billion investment over the next five years to set up a world-class Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

This marks Google’s largest-ever investment in India and one of its biggest AI projects outside the United States.

Google’s AI hub in Visakhapatnam will be part of its global AI network spanning 12 countries, enabling large-scale machine learning and AI-powered services.

30) Answer: A

Indian space-tech startup GalaxEye announced it will launch Mission Drishti, the world’s first multi-sensor Earth Observation (EO) satellite, in the first quarter of 2026.

Mission Drishti is India’s largest privately developed satellite weighing 160 kg and features the country’s highest-resolution imaging sensor.