1. Cyclone Montha, which intensified into a severe cyclonic storm on 29 October 2025, is expected to impact which Indian states the most?
A) Kerala and Karnataka
B) Gujarat and Maharashtra
C) Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
D) Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Answer: ✅ C) Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
2. Which event is being hosted in Mumbai as part of India’s focus on port-led development and maritime growth?
A) Global Logistics Expo 2025
B) India Maritime Week 2025
C) National Shipping Summit
D) Indo-Pacific Trade Forum
Answer: ✅ B) India Maritime Week 2025
3. India has planned the repatriation of nearly 500 nationals stranded in which country due to cyber scam operations?
A) Cambodia
B) Myanmar
C) Thailand
D) Laos
Answer: ✅ B) Myanmar
4. East Timor was recently inducted as the 11th member of which international organization?
A) SAARC
B) ASEAN
C) SCO
D) BRICS
Answer: ✅ B) ASEAN
5. What is the theme of the United Nations’ International Day of Care and Support observed on 29 October 2025?
A) “Empowering Caregivers Worldwide”
B) “Care and Support for All – Addressing all rights-holders, including those providing and receiving care and support”
C) “Equal Care for Equal Lives”
D) “Sustainable Support for Every Nation”
Answer: ✅ B) “Care and Support for All – Addressing all rights-holders, including those providing and receiving care and support”
6. Which of the following statements about India’s economic outlook is correct as of 29 October 2025?
A) Inflation has increased sharply, prompting RBI to raise rates
B) Inflation is easing, allowing RBI room to consider future rate cuts
C) Repo rate has been increased to 6.75%
D) GDP growth has slowed significantly
Answer: ✅ B) Inflation is easing, allowing RBI room to consider future rate cuts
7. India is reportedly skipping the National Day event of which country amid diplomatic tensions?
A) China
B) Turkey
C) Iran
D) Pakistan
Answer: ✅ B) Turkey
8. The Election Commission of India has initiated the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for which purpose?
A) Updating voter lists and verification before upcoming elections
B) Reviewing the conduct of political parties
C) Introducing new EVM models for polling
D) Expanding NRIs’ voting rights
Answer: ✅ A) Updating voter lists and verification before upcoming elections
9. Which international celebrity performed in India after 13 years in October 2025?
A) Justin Bieber
B) Taylor Swift
C) Enrique Iglesias
D) Ed Sheeran
Answer: ✅ C) Enrique Iglesias
10. India’s medal tally at the 2025 Asian Youth Games currently stands at which position and with how many gold medals?
A) 9th position, 5 gold medals
B) 11th position, 4 gold medals
C) 10th position, 3 gold medals
D) 8th position, 6 gold medals
Answer: ✅ B) 11th position, 4 gold medals
