1. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2025-26 to what percentage?
A) 6.2%
B) 6.4%
C) 6.6%
D) 6.8%
Answer: ✅ C) 6.6%
2. Which state government’s delegation, led by Nara Lokesh, began a five-day investment tour to Australia under the Special Visitors Program?
A) Telangana
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer: ✅ B) Andhra Pradesh
3. The government of which state has denied permission for an RSS march in Chittapur citing law and order concerns?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Haryana
C) Karnataka
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: ✅ C) Karnataka
4. Which Indian political party, led by Mayawati, recently conducted a national-level meeting in Lucknow?
A) Samajwadi Party
B) Bahujan Samaj Party
C) Indian National Congress
D) Rashtriya Lok Dal
Answer: ✅ B) Bahujan Samaj Party
5. What initiative was launched in Haryana to commemorate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (31 October)?
A) Yuva Ekta Abhiyan
B) Run for Unity and Padyatra
C) Viksit Bharat Walkathon
D) Rashtriya Samriddhi March
Answer: ✅ B) Run for Unity and Padyatra
6. What is the approximate rate of 24-carat gold per 10 grams in Delhi as on 19 October 2025?
A) ₹1,29,800
B) ₹1,30,200
C) ₹1,32,400
D) ₹1,33,100
Answer: ✅ C) ₹1,32,400
7. India’s U-17 women’s football team defeated which nation to qualify for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026?
A) Thailand
B) Uzbekistan
C) Vietnam
D) Malaysia
Answer: ✅ B) Uzbekistan
8. Which two dates in October 2025 are declared stock-market holidays for Diwali celebrations in India?
A) 20 Oct & 21 Oct
B) 21 Oct & 22 Oct
C) 22 Oct & 23 Oct
D) 19 Oct & 20 Oct
Answer: ✅ B) 21 Oct & 22 Oct
9. Which nation is strengthening its strategic and visa-free partnership with India, including cooperation in the energy sector?
A) Japan
B) Mongolia
C) Vietnam
D) Nepal
Answer: ✅ B) Mongolia
10. India’s U-17, U-20, and senior women’s football teams have achieved a first-ever joint qualification for which continental tournament series?
A) AFC Champions Cup
B) AFC Asian Cup
C) FIFA Asia Series
D) Women’s Nations League
Answer: ✅ B) AFC Asian Cup
🏁 Quiz Summary
IMF boosts India’s GDP projection → 6.6%
Andhra Pradesh’s global investment drive → Australia
Haryana’s “Run for Unity” campaign ahead of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
Gold at ₹1,32,400 per 10 g ahead of Dhanteras
India’s women’s football triumph → AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
