1. Which cyclone made landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, causing heavy rainfall and strong winds? A) Cyclone NisargaB) Cyclone MonthaC) Cyclone FaniD) Cyclone AmphanAnswer: B) Cyclone Montha Explanation: Cyclone Montha hit the eastern coast of India near Kakinada with wind speeds up to 110 km/h, leading to widespread damage and transportation disruptions. 2. How many…
1. National Affairs The Cyclone Montha made landfall near Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) with winds reaching up to ~110 km/h, causing flooding, uprooted trees, transport disruption and at least two fatalities. Standing crops over 1.5 lakh hectares were reported damaged. Rail and bus services across the affected zones have been severely disrupted. Over 139 trains were…
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 KarnatakaB) Gujarat and MaharashtraC) Andhra Pradesh and OdishaD) Tamil Nadu and KeralaAnswer: ✅ C) Andhra Pradesh and Odisha 2. Which event is being hosted in Mumbai as part of…
National Affairs The Cyclone Montha, now a severe cyclonic storm, has strengthened over the west-central Bay of Bengal and is approaching the coast of Andhra Pradesh (between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam) with heavy rains and high winds expected across Andhra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Evacuations and transport disruptions are in progress. The Election Commission…
Q1. India’s foreign exchange reserves reached which new milestone in October 2025? A) US $650 billionB) US $700 billionC) US $702.28 billionD) US $710 billionAnswer: ✅ C) US $702.28 billion Q2. The recent surge in India’s forex reserves was mainly due to an increase in which component? A) Foreign currency assetsB) Gold holdingsC) SDRsD) IMF…
1. India – Economic & Financial News India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by approximately US $4.496 billion in the week ending 17 October 2025, taking the total to about US $702.28 billion. The rise was largely driven by a sharp increase in gold holdings (up by over US $6 billion), while foreign currency assets (FCAs)…
For SSC | Bank PO | UPSC | Railway | Defence Exams 1. Which airport terminal in India reopened on 26 October 2025 after extensive renovation? A) Mumbai T2B) Chennai T1C) Delhi IGI Terminal 2D) Hyderabad Terminal 3Answer: ✅ C) Delhi IGI Terminal 2 2. What is India’s revised GDP growth forecast for FY2025–26 according…
National – India The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) Terminal 2 at Delhi will reopen operations on 26.10.2025 after extensive renovation and technological upgrade. Approximately 120 daily domestic flights (by major airlines) will be handled from this terminal, enhancing travel infrastructure and passenger convenience. Air quality in the Delhi-NCR region has dipped into the “very…
1. According to the IMF’s latest projection, India’s economic growth rate for FY 2025 is estimated at: A) 6.4%B) 6.6%C) 6.8%D) 7.0%Answer: ✅ B) 6.6% 2. India has been re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of which UNESCO bureau for 2025–27? A) Bureau of World Heritage CommitteeB) Bureau of Education CouncilC) Bureau (Asia-Pacific Group IV) for the Anti-Doping…
1. Economy & Finance The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects India’s economy to grow at 6.6% in FY 2025. India is pushing strongly towards e-waste recycling under its National Critical Mineral Mission to tap critical minerals via recycling and reduce import dependencies. The European Council approved the new Strategic EU-India Agenda, strengthening political, trade, economic…
