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1) Under the RBI’s ‘Scheme for Facilitating Accelerated Payout – Inoperative Accounts and Unclaimed Deposits’, what is the payout percentage for accounts that have been inoperative for 10 years and above?
(a) 5% or ₹5,000 (whichever is less)
(b) 6% or ₹10,000 (whichever is less)
(c) 7% or ₹15,000 (whichever is less)
(d) 7.5% or ₹25,000 (whichever is less)
(e) 8% or ₹30,000 (whichever is less)
2) Consider the following statements regarding the recent initiative announced on October 3, 2025, about project information signboards along National Highways:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(e) None of the above
3) In Oct’25, Which bank has TATA AIG General Insurance partnered with for bancassurance distribution in India?
(a) HDFC Bank
(b) Equitas Small Finance Bank
(c) ICICI Bank
(d) Axis Bank
(e) Kotak Mahindra Bank
4) In Oct’25 news, OpenAI recently achieved a $500 billion valuation after a major secondary share sale to which investor?
(a) Sequoia Capital
(b) Temasek
(c) Tiger Global
(d) SoftBank
(e) Accel Partners
5) Which of the following statements about Bank of Baroda’s new digital gifting feature through the bob इ Pay UPI app is incorrect?
(a) The feature allows customers to send purpose-specific prepaid vouchers powered by NPCI’s e-RUPI platform.
(b) The voucher value ranges from ₹1 to ₹10,000.
(c) The vouchers are transferable to other users.
(d) The feature is aimed at making gifting simple, secure, and cashless.
(e) Daily UPI transaction limits continue to apply even when sending vouchers.
6) As per the news, Greece’s Eurobank, with €100 billion in assets, has received Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to open a representative office in Mumbai. Apart from India, in which countries is Eurobank expanding to strengthen its presence across IMEC economies?
(a) Israel, Saudi Arabia, and UAE
(b) Turkey, UAE, and Qatar
(c) Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Oman
(d) Israel, Bahrain, and Kuwait
(e) Jordan, UAE, and Oman
7) Which company has Bank of India partnered with to launch the ‘BOI Trade Easy’ service?
(a) CashInvoice
(b) FinTech India
(c) PayCorp
(d) LoanTech Solutions
(e) MSME Finance Hub
8) What is the monthly stipend offered to Bima Sakhi agents under LIC’s Bima Sakhi Yojana in the first year?
(a) ₹5,000
(b) ₹6,000
(c) ₹7,000
(d) ₹8,000
(e) ₹10,000
9) Which of the following statements about the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project is correct?
(a) It is the first nuclear power project in India implemented as a joint venture between NPCIL and NTPC Limited.
(b) It will have six 700 MW reactors.
(c) The project is solely implemented by NPCIL.
(d) The estimated cost of the project is ₹50,000 crore.
(e) The project uses Light Water Reactors (LWRs).
10) What is significant about the Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) regarding electric vehicles?
(a) It has India’s first fleet of electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries.
(b) It operates the first hydrogen-powered trucks in India.
(c) It converted 100% of its internal fleet to electric vehicles in 2025.
(d) It is India’s first port to ban diesel trucks completely.
(e) It only supports light electric vehicles for last-mile delivery.
11) Which initiative was recently launched jointly by the Union Ministers of Rural Development and Jal Shakti?
(a) National River Cleaning Mission
(b) Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
(c) Atal Bhujal Yojana
(d) National Initiative on Water Security
(e) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
12) Which of the following statements is correct about the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2025–26?
(a) It begins the preparation of Panchayat Development Plans (PDPs) for the Financial Year 2026–27
(b) It only covers Gram Panchayats and excludes Block and District Panchayats
(c) It was first launched in 2020
(d) It focuses solely on financial auditing of Panchayats
(e) It does not use any digital platform for plan submission
13) A museum dedicated to artist A. Ramachandran was inaugurated in which Indian state?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Andhra Pradesh
(e) Maharashtra
14) What is the main purpose of the QR Code Sign Boards being installed by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on National Highways?
(a) To collect toll electronically
(b) To provide project-specific details and emergency contact information
(c) To monitor traffic violations
(d) To display advertisements to commuters
(e) To replace physical signboards entirely
15) What was one of the key highlights of the National Conference on Land Administration and Disaster Management held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat?
(a) Launch of the National Land Revenue Act
(b) Launch of a national e-tolling system
(c) Announcement of a new urban housing policy
(d) Introduction of a new disaster relief fund
(e) Distribution of SVAMITVA cards to families from nomadic tribes
16) What is the main purpose of India and China resuming direct air services by late October 2025?
(a) To increase cargo trade only
(b) To normalize diplomatic and people-to-people exchanges
(c) To launch a joint tourism campaign
(d) To reduce airfares between the two countries
(e) To initiate a new aviation policy in South Asia
17) Who assumed charge as Director General of Defence Estates (DGDE) on September 30, 2025?
(a) Smt Shobha Gupta
(b) Smt Anuradha Mitra
(c) Smt Rekha Sharma
(d) Smt Meenakshi Iyer
(e) Smt Sunita Rao
18) Who has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Union Bank of India for a three-year term?
(a) Kalyan Kumar
(b) M. V. Rao
(c) Asheesh Pandey
(d) Rakesh Sharma
(e) Anil Kumar
19) Where was the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025, where India received the International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award, held?
(a) Geneva, Switzerland
(b) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(c) New York, USA
(d) London, United Kingdom
(e) Singapore
20) Which institute did SAIL’s Management Training Institute (MTI) sign an MoU with for Executive Education Programmes?
(a) Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu
(b) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
(c) XLRI Jamshedpur
(d) Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad
(e) National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) Mumbai
21) Which two organisations signed an MoU to enhance real-time information sharing for curbing cyber-crimes and financial frauds?
(a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Ministry of Finance
(b) Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND)
(c) Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
(d) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
(e) Income Tax Department and National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
22) Which country did the First Training Squadron (1TS) of India visit on 25 September 2025 during its long-range training deployment?
(a) Seychelles
(b) Mauritius
(c) Mozambique
(d) Kenya
(e) La Réunion
23) Which Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets were formally retired with the last two squadrons are No. 23 (Panthers) and No. 3 (Cobras), operating 36 jets, decommissioned in Chandigarh on September 26, 2025?
(a) MiG-21
(b) Mirage 2000
(c) Sukhoi Su-30MKI
(d) Tejas
(e) Jaguar
24) Which company’s $2.3 billion acquisition by JSW Steel was approved by the Supreme Court of India?
(a) Bhushan Power and Steel (BPSL)
(b) Tata Steel
(c) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
(d) Jindal Steel and Power
(e) Essar Steel
25) Which Hyderabad-based company launched India’s first AI Call Assistant that can answer unknown calls in English, Hindi, and Hinglish?
(a) Equal AI
(b) Haptik AI
(c) Uniphore
(d) Niki.ai
(e) Vernacular.ai
26) As per the news, Dr. G G Parikh, who passed away on October 2, 2025, was popularly known as______________.
(a) Father of the Socialism
(b) Saint of the Socialists
(c) Iron Man of India
(d) Architect of Modern India
(e) Freedom Fighter of Gujarat
27) As per the news, World Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually on_________
(a) 1st October
(b) 20th October
(c) 15th October
(d) 25th October
(e) 5th October
28) In News, World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed every year on _____________, with the 2025 theme being #UniqueAndUnited.
(a) 4th October
(b) 5th October
(c) 6th October
(d) 7th October
(e) 10th October
29) Recently, World Habitat Day is observed on the first Monday of October every year. In 2025, it is celebrated on 6th October. What is the theme for World Habitat Day 2025?
(a) Cities for All
(b) Urban Crisis Response
(c) Sustainable Habitats
(d) Building Green Futures
(e) Habitat for Humanity
30) Which of the following statements about the RBI’s ‘Scheme for Facilitating Accelerated Payout – Inoperative Accounts and Unclaimed Deposits’ is correct?
(a) The scheme covers only public sector banks.
(b) Banks can claim payouts only after the scheme ends in September 2026.
(c) The scheme duration is from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and covers all banks registered under the DEA Fund Scheme.
(d) Banks need not submit any claims to get payouts.
(e) The scheme applies only to new deposits made after October 2025.
Answers :
1) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the ‘Scheme for Facilitating Accelerated Payout – Inoperative Accounts and Unclaimed Deposits’ to encourage the activation of dormant accounts and settlement of unclaimed deposits.
Differential Payout Structure (Based on Account Age) :
Detailed Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the ‘Scheme for Facilitating Accelerated Payout – Inoperative Accounts and Unclaimed Deposits’ to encourage the activation of dormant accounts and settlement of unclaimed deposits.
The scheme aims to reduce existing unclaimed deposits and prevent fresh accretions to the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund.
The scheme duration is one year – from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
It covers all banks registered under the DEA Fund Scheme, including inoperative accounts and unclaimed deposits lying with the fund.
Banks are eligible for payout when accounts are reactivated or unclaimed deposits settled during the scheme period.
Differential Payout Structure (Based on Account Age) :
2) Answer: D
State-owned National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced on October 3, 2025, the installation of project information signboards with Quick Response (QR) codes along National Highway stretches to provide relevant information and emergency helpline numbers to commuters.
The initiative is aimed at promoting digital transformation, transparency, and commuter convenience, under the government’s focus on smart infrastructure and technology-driven governance.
The vertical QR Code Sign Boards will display project-specific information, including the National Highway number, highway chainage, and contact numbers for Highway Patrol, Toll Manager, Resident Engineer, and Emergency Helpline 1033.
The QR boards will also provide details on project length, construction and maintenance timelines, and NHAI Field Office contacts for transparency and monitoring.
3) Answer: B
TATA AIG General Insurance partnered with Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB) for bancassurance distribution, expanding its reach through the bank’s network.
Under the partnership, Equitas SFB customers can now access TATA AIG’s motor, health, personal accident, travel, and other general insurance products directly through the bank’s branches.
TATA AIG General Insurance is a joint venture between TATA Group and American International Group (AIG) and has been operating in India since 2001.
4) Answer: D
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has achieved a $500 billion valuation after a major secondary share sale to SoftBank, marking a historic milestone in the AI industry.
The transaction involved $6.6 billion worth of shares sold by current and former employees, showing strong investor confidence and rapid company growth.
The valuation jump from $300 billion to $500 billion reflects global trust in OpenAI’s leadership in the artificial intelligence sector.
The secondary share sale did not dilute OpenAI’s capital, instead providing liquidity for early stakeholders and employees.
OpenAI authorized over $10 billion in shares for secondary market sales, proving high demand for its equity.
5) Answer: C
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has launched a new digital gifting feature through its bob इ Pay UPI app, introducing person-to-person (P2P) eRUPI digital vouchers powered by NPCI’s e-RUPI platform.
This is the first-of-its-kind feature in the Indian banking industry, aimed at making gifting simple, secure, and cashless.
Customers can send purpose-specific prepaid vouchers to friends, family, or beneficiaries directly through the app.
The voucher value ranges from ₹1 to ₹10,000, providing flexibility for different gifting needs.
These vouchers are non-transferable and will be automatically refunded if not redeemed within the validity period.
There is no limit on the number of vouchers a user can send, but daily UPI transaction limits will continue to apply
6) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
Greece’s Eurobank, with €100 billion in assets, has received Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to open a representative office in Mumbai by mid-December 2025, marking its first physical presence in India.
Eurobank is also expanding into Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to strengthen its presence across IMEC economies.
Detailed Explanation:
Greece’s Eurobank, with €100 billion in assets, has received Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to open a representative office in Mumbai by mid-December 2025, marking its first physical presence in India.
The move aligns with the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), enabling financing opportunities and stronger trade linkages for Eurobank.
Eurobank is also expanding into Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to strengthen its presence across IMEC economies.
The India–Greece–Cyprus (IGC) Business Council and Greece’s push for port privatisation and green energy corridors highlight rising investment prospects between the two nations.
7) Answer: A
Bank of India (BOI) has launched a fast-track loan service ‘BOI Trade Easy’ in partnership with Cashinvoice, a supply chain finance technology company, to provide quicker credit access to MSMEs.
The ‘BOI Trade Easy’ platform enables Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to receive loan approvals within 30 minutes, compared to the traditional 15–30 day process.
8) Answer: C
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, to promote its Bima Sakhi Yojana in rural areas.
The MoU was signed during the National Conclave on Financial Inclusion – “Anubhuti”, held from 8th to 10th July 2025 in Goa, organized by the Ministry of Rural Development.
Under the scheme, Bima Sakhi agents receive a monthly stipend of ₹7,000 in the first year, ₹6,000 in the second year, and ₹5,000 in the third year, subject to specific terms and conditions.
9) Answer: A
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project in Banswara, Rajasthan.
The project is implemented by AnushaktiVidhyut Nigam Limited (ASHVINI), a joint venture of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and NTPC Limited, marking the first nuclear power project in India established by a joint venture of two Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).
The Mahi Banswara project will comprise four 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), indigenously developed by NPCIL, set up in two phases:
Phase 1: Mahi Banswara 1 & 2 (2×700 MW)
Phase 2: Mahi Banswara 3 & 4 (2×700 MW)
The total estimated cost is ₹42,000 crore, supporting India’s push for self-reliant and indigenous nuclear energy capacity.
10) Answer: A
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated India’s first fleet of electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries at the Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA).
With this move, JNPA now hosts the largest electric vehicle (EV) truck fleet in any Indian port, supporting sustainable logistics and decarbonisation efforts.
A heavy-duty battery swapping station was also commissioned to facilitate efficient operations.
JNPA aims to convert 90% of its internal heavy truck fleet of about 600 vehicles by December 2026.
11) Answer: D
Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri Chandrakant Raghunath Patil jointly launched the ‘National Initiative on Water Security’ at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, water security has been made a national priority under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
As per the new mandate:
In over-exploited blocks, 65% of MGNREGA funds will be used for water-related works.
In semi-critical blocks, 40% of funds will be allocated to water conservation.
Even in blocks without water scarcity, at least 30% of funds will be directed toward water-related works.
12) Answer: A
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) will launch the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2025–26: “Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas” Abhiyaan across all States and Union Territories.
The campaign will begin the process of preparing Panchayat Development Plans (PDPs) for the Financial Year 2026–27.
Launched originally in 2018, the campaign enables Panchayats to prepare evidence-based, convergent, and inclusive development plans that reflect local priorities while aligning with national goals through Special Gram Sabha meetings.
As per data from the eGramSwaraj Portal, over 18.13 lakh Panchayat Development Plans (PDPs)—including Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs), Block Panchayat Development Plans (BPDPs), and District Panchayat Development Plans (DPDPs)—have been uploaded since 2019–20, with 2.52 lakh plans pertaining to the ongoing 2025–26 exercise.
13) Answer: C
A museum dedicated to one of India’s most celebrated modern artists, A. Ramachandran, was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Kollam, Kerala.
The museum is housed within the Sree Narayana Guru Cultural Complex in Kollam, reflecting the region’s strong artistic and cultural heritage.
The initiative serves as a tribute to A. Ramachandran’s legacy, following his demise in February 2024 at the age of 88.
14) Answer: B
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the installation of QR Code Sign Boards across National Highway stretches, marking a major step toward digital transformation and commuter convenience.
It aligns with the Government of India’s vision of smart infrastructure and technology-driven governance.
The QR Code Sign Boards will provide project-specific details and emergency contact information through a simple scan, helping commuters access key information instantly.
Each QR code will display details such as National Highway number, chainage (location markers), project length, construction or maintenance timelines, and important contact numbers including Highway Patrol, Toll Manager, Project Manager, Resident Engineer, and the Emergency Helpline (1033).
15) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
A two-day National Conference on Land Administration and Disaster Management began at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
SVAMITVA Scheme Implementation:SVAMITVA cards were distributed to families from nomadic tribes, securing their property ownership rights under the Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme.
Detailed Explanation:
A two-day National Conference on Land Administration and Disaster Management began at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
The conference focuses on modernising land governance, enhancing disaster resilience, and ensuring citizens’ land rights through digitisation and innovation.
It is organised by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) in collaboration with the Revenue Department of Gujarat.
New revenue offices were inaugurated, along with the launch of the Revenue Diary and Integrated Land Administration (ILA) System to streamline land record management, registration, court case handling, and resurvey workflows through a unified digital interface.
SVAMITVA Scheme Implementation:SVAMITVA cards were distributed to families from nomadic tribes, securing their property ownership rights under the Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme.
16) Answer: B
India and China have agreed to resume direct air services between designated points in both countries by late October 2025, marking a major step toward normalizing diplomatic and people-to-people exchanges.
Direct air links between the two countries were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained disrupted due to border tensions after 2020.
17) Answer: A
Smt Shobha Gupta, a 1990 batch IDES officer, assumed charge as Director General of Defence Estates (DGDE) on September 30, 2025.
18) Answer: C
The Government of India has appointed Asheesh Pandey as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Union Bank of India and Kalyan Kumar as MD and CEO of Central Bank of India for a three-year term.
The appointments were approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by the Prime Minister, for an initial period of three years.
Kalyan Kumar, Executive Director of Punjab National Bank (PNB), will succeed M. V. Rao as MD and CEO of Central Bank of India after Rao’s superannuation in July.
19) Answer: B
India has been honoured with the International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for its “Outstanding Achievement in Social Security”, recognising the country’s success in expanding social security coverage nationwide.
The award was presented at the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 held in Kuala Lumpur, which saw participation from over 1,200 policymakers and professionals representing 163 countries.
20) Answer: A
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), through its Management Training Institute (MTI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu at SAIL’s Corporate Office, Ispat Bhawan, New Delhi.
The collaboration focuses on Executive Education Programmes to develop future-ready leaders and strengthen organizational capacity.
It aims to adopt global best practices and advance nation-building through leadership excellence.
21) Answer: B
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance real-time information sharing and coordination, aimed at curbing cyber-crimes and financial frauds.
The partnership establishes a collaborative intelligence framework between DoT’s Digital Intelligence Unit and India’s apex financial intelligence agency.
The collaboration enables real-time data sharing of Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) for mobile numbers, Mobile Number Revocation List (MNRL), and mobile numbers linked to Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).
Advanced technology platforms such as DoT’s Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) and FIU-IND’s Finnex 2.0 portal facilitate secure, system-based data exchange.
22) Answer: D
First Training Squadron (1TS) ships – INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi – made a port call at Mombasa, Kenya on 25 September 2025.
The Squadron was on a long-range training deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, after visits to Seychelles, Mauritius, La Réunion, and Mozambique.
Joint activities included joint training exercises, Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX), and Passage Exercise (PASSEX).
23) Answer: A
On September 26, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) formally retired its iconic MiG-21 fighter jets, with the last two squadrons — No. 23 (Panthers) and No. 3 (Cobras), operating 36 jets, decommissioned in Chandigarh.
The retirement marks the end of a Soviet-era legacy and highlights the IAF’s shrinking squadron strength, posing challenges for fleet modernisation.
MiG-21s, inducted in 1963, were the backbone of the IAF, participating in the 1965, 1971, and Kargil wars.
With their retirement, the IAF’s strength fell to 29 fighter squadrons, well below the sanctioned 42 squadrons (target never met).
24) Answer: A
The Supreme Court of India approved JSW Steel’s $2.3 billion (₹19,350 crore) acquisition of Bhushan Power and Steel (BPSL), reversing its earlier decision of liquidation.
The judgment strengthens the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 by prioritising revival of distressed firms over liquidation.
BPSL, acquired by JSW in 2021, has consistently contributed to the company’s revenue and profits.
The Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under Section 6 of the IBC can be initiated by either a creditor or the corporate debtor in case of loan default.
25) Answer: A
Hyderabad-based Equal AI has launched India’s first AI Call Assistant, capable of answering unknown calls in English, Hindi, and Hinglish, moving beyond caller ID and spam detection.
The app was launched on October 2, 2025, with an early access programme for the first 10,000 Android users in Delhi NCR, and the company targets 1 million daily users by March 2026.
26) Answer: B
Dr. G G Parikh, a freedom fighter, Gandhian, and socialist leader, passed away in Mumbai on October 2, 2025, at the age of 100, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.
He was often called the “Saint of the Socialists” for his simplicity, commitment, and moral courage.
Born on December 30, 1924, in Surendranagar, Gujarat, Parikh trained as a medical practitioner but devoted his life to activism and social reform.
27) Answer: E
World Teachers Day or International Teachers Day is celebrated on the 5th October of every year.
The World Teachers’ Day 2025 theme is “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession,”
28) Answer: C
Every year 6th October is observed as a World Cerebral Palsy.
World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed in order to remember that over 17 million people were affected by this disorder
The theme for World Cerebral Palsy Day in 2025 is #UniqueAndUnited.
29) Answer: B
World Habitat Day is observed on the first Monday of October of every year. This year World Habitat Day is celebrated on the 6th of October, 2025.
The theme for World Habitat Day 2025 is “Urban Crisis Response”.
World Habitat Day is observed in order to remind people about their responsibility to maintain the future of our habitats.
30) Answer: C
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the ‘Scheme for Facilitating Accelerated Payout – Inoperative Accounts and Unclaimed Deposits’ to encourage the activation of dormant accounts and settlement of unclaimed deposits.
The scheme aims to reduce existing unclaimed deposits and prevent fresh accretions to the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund.
The scheme duration is one year – from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
It covers all banks registered under the DEA Fund Scheme, including inoperative accounts and unclaimed deposits lying with the fund.
Banks are eligible for payout when accounts are reactivated or unclaimed deposits settled during the scheme period.
Banks must submit quarterly claims in the prescribed format within one month of the quarter’s end, signed by a Senior Executive, and sent via email and post.
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