1. National Affairs Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, constructed under a PPP model by the Adani Group. This greenfield airport is aimed at decongesting Mumbai’s existing airports and bolstering connectivity for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Modi Inaugurates ₹24,000 Crore Rail Expansion Projects…
📝 1. Which new feature has been introduced in India for UPI payments starting 08 October 2025? A) QR Code PaymentsB) Biometric Authentication ✅C) OTP AuthenticationD) Voice Command System 2. Which day is celebrated as Indian Air Force Day? A) 15 AugustB) 26 JanuaryC) 08 October ✅D) 01 December 3. Which country’s Prime Minister Keir…
1. National News & Developments Biometric Authentication for UPI launched From 08 October 2025, India begins implementing biometric authentication (face recognition / fingerprints) for digital payments via UPI. The move shifts away from PIN-based authentication, aiming to strengthen payment security and convenience for users. This aligns with recent guidelines by the Reserve Bank of India…
1. Which Indian state observed a public holiday on 7 October 2025 due to Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti? a) Maharashtrab) Gujaratc) Uttar Pradesh ✅d) Bihar 2. “Vikas Saptah” was launched by which state to commemorate 24 years of development? a) Madhya Pradeshb) Gujarat ✅c) Rajasthand) Haryana 3. Cyclone Shakhti is currently moving in which direction off…
1. National News & Developments Bank Holiday / Valmiki Jayanti– On 07.10.2025, many states, including Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, observed a public holiday on account of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.– As a result, most banks across the country remained closed following RBI’s holiday calendar.– Educational institutions, government offices and schools in affected states also remained shut….
Date: 06.10.2025 ✅ Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Which country is holding the 14th round of FTA negotiations with India starting 6 October 2025?a) USAb) Japanc) European Uniond) Australia✅ Answer: c) European Union Who is leading the Indian delegation for the India–Qatar Joint Commission Meeting in Doha?a) Nirmala Sitharamanb) S. Jaishankarc) Piyush Goyald) Rajnath Singh✅ Answer:…
📰 National Affairs (India) India–EU FTA Talks Begin (14th Round) On 6 October, India and the European Union commenced the 14th round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations in Brussels. Emphasis is on breaking deadlocks in tariffs, non-tariff barriers, regulatory harmonization, sustainability, and market access. Both sides aim to finalise the deal before year-end. Piyush…
🧠 10 Important MCQs for Competitive Exams Which bilateral naval exercise between India and the UK commenced on 5 October 2025?a) VARUNA b) MALABAR c) KONKAN d) INDRAAnswer: ✅ c) KONKAN Who criticised the U.S. tariffs on Indian oil imports as ‘unfair’ on 5 October 2025?a) Nirmala Sitharaman b) S. Jaishankar c) Narendra Modi d) Ajit DovalAnswer: ✅ b) S. Jaishankar…
1. National News & Affairs India–UK Exercise KONKAN-2025 begins The bilateral naval exercise between India and the UK commenced off the western coast of India. It will run from 5 to 12 October 2025. Activities include anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine warfare drills, flying operations, and professional interactions. India is deploying INS Vikrant and other ships; the…
Quiz Questions From which date has the RBI introduced real-time cheque clearing in India?A. 01 Oct 2025B. 04 Oct 2025C. 05 Oct 2025D. 01 Nov 2025✅ Answer: B. 04 Oct 2025 What is the deadline for banks to confirm cheque authenticity in Phase 1 of the new system?A. By 5 PMB. By 3 PMC. By…
