Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 07th October 2025

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1) Match the following Small Savings Schemes with their corresponding interest rates for October–December 2025:

Options:

(a) A–3, B–1, C–4, D–2, E–5

(b) A–5, B–3, C–2, D–4, E–1

(d) A–3, B–4, C–4, D–2, E–1

(e) A–5, B–3, C–4, D–2, E–1

2) According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data for August 2025, at what rate did bank credit to industry grow on a year-on-year basis?

(a) 9.9%

(b) 7.6%

(d) 9.7%

(e) 13.6%

3) As per the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) revised schedule, by which date must stock brokers complete full registration of API-based retail algo trading products?

(a) October 1, 2025

(b) January 3, 2026

(d) November 30, 2025

(e) February 1, 2026

4) Which bank has been integrated with NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited’s (NBBL) Bharat Connect platform to enable digital repayment of EMIs across multiple loan categories?

(a) HDFC Bank

(b) ICICI Bank

(d) Axis Bank

(e) State Bank of India

5) Under the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), what is the maximum amount a resident individual can remit per financial year for permissible current or capital account transactions?

(a) USD 25,000

(b) USD 1,00,000

(d) USD 5,00,000

(e) USD 2,50,000

6) Why did the RBI impose a penalty of ₹31.8 lakh on Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)?

(a) For failure to maintain minimum reserves

(b) For non-compliance with Priority Sector Lending (PSL) directions

(d) For non-reporting of fraudulent transactions

(e) For charging excess interest to customers

7) According to the 2025 World Trade Report, by how much could artificial intelligence (AI) increase cross-border trade in goods and services by 2040 with enabling policies?

(a) 20%

(b) 30%

(d) 50%

(e) 60%

8) Which company has partnered with Paytm Money to launch India’s first Systematic Active Equity (SAE) fund for retail investors?

(a) HDFC Mutual Fund

(b) JioBlackRock

(d) SBI Mutual Fund

(e) Aditya Birla Sun Life

9) The world’s highest motorable road, built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under Project Himank, passes through___________ pass in Ladakh.

(a) Umling La

(b) Khardung La

(d) Mig La

(e) Rohtang La

10) What is the budget outlay of the PM SETU Scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to modernize Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)?

(a) ₹25,000 crore

(b) ₹40,000 crore

(d) ₹60,000 crore

(e) ₹75,000 crore

11) Which Coal India Limited (CIL) subsidiary inaugurated its first fully women-operated Central Store Unit at Korba under Special Campaign 5.0?

(a) Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL)

(b) South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)

(d) Western Coalfields Limited (WCL)

(e) Central Coalfields Limited (CCL)

12) Where was India’s first cooperative multi-feed Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant inaugurated by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah?

(a) Kopargaon, Maharashtra

(b) Pune, Maharashtra

(d) Nashik, Maharashtra

(e) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

13) Who inaugurated Rajasthan’s first ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’ (NAMO VAN) at Pratap Bandh, Alwar?

(a) Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw

(b) Shri Mansukh Mandaviya

(d) Shri Arjun Munda

(e) Shri Bhupender Yadav

14) Which country reportedly renamed an island as “Zubeen Garg Island” in honour of the late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg?

(a) India

(b) Indonesia

(d) Singapore

(e) Thailand

15) Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy involving illegal funds from which country?

(a) Iraq

(b) Egypt

(d) Libya

(e) Tunisia

16) Who were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work on peripheral immune tolerance and regulatory T cells (Tregs)?

(a) James Allison, Tasuku Honjo, and Shimon Sakaguchi

(b) Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi

(d) Fred Ramsdell, Shinya Yamanaka, and Mary E. Brunkow

(e) Paul Nurse, Shimon Sakaguchi, and Fred Ramsdell

17) Which homegrown Indian productivity platform did Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announce shifting to, promoting the use of indigenous digital tools?

(a) Google Workspace

(b) Microsoft Office 365

(d) Slack

(e) Tally

18) What is the primary purpose of the “Arattai app” developed by Zoho?

(a) Online banking and payments

(b) Instant messaging and communication

(d) Video streaming and entertainment

(e) Educational content delivery

19) In the news, the Indian Navy will commission INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. Which shipbuilder constructed INS Androth, showcasing over 80% indigenous content?

(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

(b) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)

(d) Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)

(e) Larsen & Toubro Shipbuilding

20) In the news, Exercise KONKAN-25, a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy (UK), is being conducted off the coast of which part of India?

(a) Eastern coast

(b) Northern coast

(d) Western coast

(e) Andaman & Nicobar Islands

21) Where will the 10th edition of the National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) be conducted by the Indian Coast Guard?

(a) Mumbai, Maharashtra

(b) Kochi, Kerala

(d) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

(e) Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands

22) Which shipyard designed and built the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar indigenously?

(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

(b) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)

(d) Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)

(e) Larsen & Toubro Shipbuilding

23) Who became India’s richest woman and entered the top three in the 14^th edition of M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025?

(a) Savitri Jindal

(b) Roshni Nadar Malhotra

(d) Shobhana Bhartia

(e) Leena Tewari

24) Who became Bollywood’s first billionaire according to the Hurun India Rich List 2025?

(a) Amitabh Bachchan

(b) Hrithik Roshan

(d) Karan Johar

(e) Juhi Chawla

25) How many total medals did India win at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi?

(a) 15

(b) 16

(d) 18

(e) 19

26) On which date is World Cotton Day observed every year?

(a) 5th October

(b) 6th October

(d) 8th October

(e) 7th October

27) Which of the following statements about Public Provident Fund (PPF) is incorrect?

(a) PPF deposits can range from ₹500 to ₹1.5 lakh per financial year.

(b) The PPF account matures after 15 years, with options for withdrawal or extension.

(d) The interest on PPF is calculated monthly and credited annually.

(e) The PPF interest rate remains linked to the 10-year G-Sec yield plus a 25 basis points spread.

28) What is the minimum investment amount for the JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund available on the Paytm Money app?

(a) ₹100

(b) ₹250

(d) ₹1,000

(e) ₹500

29) Match the National Centers of Excellence (NCoE) under PM SETU with their specialization areas:

Options:

(a) A–2, B–1, C–3, D–4, E–5

(b) A–1, B–2, C–3, D–4, E–5

(d) A–2, B–1, C–4, D–3, E–5

(e) A–2, B–1, C–3, D–5, E–4

30) Who is the Governor of Rajasthan?

(a) Kalraj Mishra

(b) Haribhau Bagade

(d) Bhagat Singh Koshyari

(e) Arif Mohammad Khan

Answers :

1) Answer: A

The Government of India has kept interest rates unchanged for various small savings schemes, including Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Savings Certificate (NSC), for the seventh consecutive quarter beginning October 1, 2025.

The Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme will continue to offer an interest rate of 8.2%, while a three-year term deposit will earn 7.1%.

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate remains unchanged at 7.1%, and post office savings deposits will continue at 4%.

The Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) will offer 7.5% interest with a maturity period of 115 months.

The National Savings Certificate (NSC) will continue to offer 7.7% interest for the October–December 2025 quarter.

The Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) will provide 8.2% interest, ensuring regular income for retirees.

The Monthly Income Scheme will earn 7.4% for investors during the third quarter of FY 2025-26.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, bank credit to industry grew at a slower pace of 6.5% in August 2025, compared to 9.7% in the same period last year.

Detailed Explanation:

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, bank credit to industry grew at a slower pace of 6.5% in August 2025, compared to 9.7% in the same period last year.

The RBI released data on sectoral deployment of bank credit for August 2025, collected from 41 select Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs), which account for about 95% of total non-food credit.

On a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis, non-food bank credit grew 9.9% as of the fortnight ended August 22, 2025, compared to 13.6% in the previous year.

Credit to agriculture and allied activities recorded an annual growth of 7.6%, down from 17.7% in the same period last year.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the timeline for full implementation of its framework for safer retail participation in algorithmic (Algo) trading, initially mandated under the February 2025 circular.

Full registration of API-based retail algo products must be completed by November 30, 2025, as per SEBI’s revised schedule.

Detailed Explanation:

Stock brokers ready with systems may begin implementation of the retail algo framework from October 1, 2025, while others have been given a glide path for compliance.

Full registration of API-based retail algo products must be completed by November 30, 2025, as per SEBI’s revised schedule.

To ensure readiness, brokers must participate in at least one mock trading session by January 3, 2026.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited. (NBBL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has announced the integration of Bandhan Bank on its Bharat Connect platform.

Detailed Explanation:

This integration allows Bandhan Bank customers to repay overdue EMIs across multiple loan categories such as personal loans, auto loans, and two-wheeler loans.

Customers can repay EMIs digitally through Bandhan Bank’s mobile app (mBandhan), Retail Internet Banking (RIB), or via over 700 apps and websites powered by Bharat Connect.

5) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Outward remittances under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) declined 10.9% year-on-year (YoY) in July 2025, amounting to $2.45 billion.

The Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) allows resident individuals to remit up to USD 2,50,000 per financial year for permissible current or capital account transactions like education, travel, and investments abroad.

Detailed Explanation:

Outward remittances under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) declined 10.9% year-on-year (YoY) in July 2025, amounting to $2.45 billion.

According to RBI data, remittances for travel stood at $1.4 billion in July 2025, down from $1.6 billion last year, marking a 13% decline.

Remittances for studies abroad fell 16% to $0.22 billion in July 2025, compared to $0.27 billion in July 2024.

Total outward remittances for April–July 2025 were $6.9 billion, showing a 28% decline from the same period in 2024.

The LRS was introduced on February 4, 2004, with an initial limit of USD 25,000, and has been revised upward over time based on macroeconomic conditions.

6) Answer: B

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of ₹31.8 lakh on Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) for non-compliance with directions related to Priority Sector Lending (PSL) – Targets and Classification.

The penalty was imposed after supervisory findings revealed lapses and a show-cause notice was issued to the bank.

7) Answer: C

The 2025 World Trade Report stated that with enabling policies, artificial intelligence (AI) could increase cross-border trade in goods and services by nearly 40% by 2040, highlighting AI’s transformative potential in global trade.

The report emphasized that for AI-driven trade growth to be inclusive, nations must bridge the digital divide, invest in workforce upskilling, and ensure an open and predictable trading environment.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Paytm Money has partnered with JioBlackRock to launch India’s first Systematic Active Equity (SAE) fund aimed at retail investors, marking a major innovation in the mutual fund industry.

The JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund is available exclusively on the Paytm Money app, with the New Fund Offer (NFO) open from September 23 to October 7, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund is available exclusively on the Paytm Money app, with the New Fund Offer (NFO) open from September 23 to October 7, 2025.

The fund is India’s first equity scheme to adopt BlackRock’s SAE model, which uses artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and alternative data sources such as consumer transactions and search activity to make investment decisions.

The minimum investment amount is ₹500, making it affordable for retail investors to access advanced, data-driven investment strategies that were previously limited to global institutional investors.

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has built the world’s highest motorable road at 19,400 feet above sea level in Ladakh, under Project Himank, surpassing its previous record set at Umling La (19,024 ft) in 2021.

The road passes through Mig La Pass, forming part of the Likaru–Mig La–Fukche alignment, enhancing both strategic and tourism potential in the region.

Detailed Explanation:

The road passes through Mig La Pass, forming part of the Likaru–Mig La–Fukche alignment, enhancing both strategic and tourism potential in the region.

The project was led by Brigadier Vishal Srivastava, who hoisted the National Flag and BRO Flag at the site.

The feat demonstrates engineering excellence in extreme high-altitude, low-oxygen, and sub-zero conditions.

Mig La Pass, located in the southern sector of eastern Ladakh near the Line of Actual Control (LAC), provides a third critical axis to reach Fukche, strengthening India’s border connectivity.

10) Answer: D

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM SETU Scheme (Prime Minister’s Skill Enhancement and Technical Upgradation) during the Skills Convocation at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

With a budget outlay of ₹60,000 crore, the scheme aims to modernize 1,000 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across India to make them industry-ready, addressing the skill gap and enhancing employability.

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), inaugurated its first fully women-operated Central Store Unit at the Central Workshop, Korba, marking a significant milestone in promoting women’s leadership in core industrial sectors.

Detailed Explanation:

The initiative was launched under the Government of India’s Special Campaign 5.0 and follows SECL’s earlier success in establishing Coal India’s first all-women-operated dispensary at Bilaspur.

The unit handles spare parts supply and inventory management through a modern SAP-based digital platform, ensuring efficiency and transparency in operations.

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated India’s first cooperative multi-feed Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant at Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra.

Detailed Explanation:

The CBG plant has been established at the Maharshi Shankarrao Kolhe Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana.

Shri Amit Shah announced that the Government of India will support 15 cooperative sugar mills through the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) to establish CBG and potash granule production units.

The CBG plant, with an investment of ₹55 crore, will produce 12 tonnes of CBG and 75 tonnes of potash per day from jaggery and molasses, reducing India’s dependence on imports and promoting Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

13) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav inaugurated Rajasthan’s first ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’, also known as ‘NAMO VAN’, at Pratap Bandh, Alwar.

Detailed Explanation:

The inauguration ceremony included a symbolic tree plantation and was attended by Shri Sanjay Sharma, Cabinet Minister, Government of Rajasthan.

It is designed to encourage citizens to adopt environment-friendly and sustainable lifestyles, aligning with India’s broader biodiversity conservation and climate action goals.

14) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Singapore has reportedly renamed an island as “Zubeen Garg Island” on Google Maps in honour of late Assamese singer, composer, and actor Zubeen Garg, who passed away at the age of 52 following a scuba diving accident.

Detailed Explanation:

Zubeen Garg died during a yacht outing in Singapore, after facing breathing difficulties while swimming; the preliminary death certificate cited drowning as the cause of death.

The renaming of the island is a symbolic tribute, reflecting Zubeen Garg’s global influence and enduring cultural legacy beyond India.

Zubeen Garg began singing at the age of three and released his debut Assamese album “Anamika” in 1992.

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (served 2007–2012) has been sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy involving illicit funds from Libya.

Detailed Explanation:

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (served 2007–2012) has been sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy involving illicit funds from Libya.

The case pertains to millions of euros of illegal funds allegedly received from Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi.

Sarkozy was accused of using these Libyan funds to finance his 2007 presidential campaign.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for their groundbreaking work on peripheral immune tolerance, which prevents the immune system from attacking the body’s own tissues.

Detailed Explanation:

Their discoveries of regulatory T cells (Tregs) and the Foxp3 gene have revolutionized immunology and opened new avenues for treating autoimmune diseases, cancer, and organ transplant rejection.

Shimon Sakaguchi discovered regulatory T cells (Tregs) in 1995, revealing a mechanism of immune regulation outside the thymus, known as peripheral tolerance

Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell identified the Foxp3 gene in 2001, essential for Treg development; mutations in Foxp3 lead to severe autoimmune disorders such as IPEX syndrome.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced his shift to Zoho, India’s homegrown productivity platform for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, promoting the use of indigenous digital tools.

Detailed Explanation:

He urged citizens to adopt Swadeshi products, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for self-reliance and support for Indian technology innovation.

Zoho’s Founder, Sridhar Vembu, is a strong advocate of Made-in-India software solutions and digital sovereignty.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Arattai, developed by Zoho, is a homegrown instant messaging app positioned as an alternative to WhatsApp, emphasizing data privacy and local innovation.

Detailed Explanation:

Arattai, developed by Zoho, is a homegrown instant messaging app positioned as an alternative to WhatsApp, emphasizing data privacy and local innovation.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan encouraged citizens to use Arattai, describing it as secure, user-friendly, and free, reinforcing the Swadeshi movement.

The Arattai app supports text and voice messaging, audio-video calls, group chats (up to 1,000 participants), media/document sharing, and dedicated channels, ensuring comprehensive communication features.

The name ‘Arattai’, derived from Tamil, means ‘casual conversation’ or ‘chat’, symbolizing the app’s Indian identity and communication purpose.

19) Answer: C

The Indian Navy will commission INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.

INS Androth has been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, showcasing over 80% indigenous content.

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Exercise KONKAN-25, a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy (UK), commenced on 05 October 2025 off the western coast of India.

Detailed Explanation:

Exercise KONKAN-25, a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy (UK), commenced on 05 October 2025 off the western coast of India.

Exercise KONKAN-25 is being conducted in two phases — Harbour Phase (05–12 Oct 2025) and Sea Phase.

The Harbour Phase includes professional interactions, cross-deck visits, sports fixtures, cultural engagements, Joint Working Group meetings, and Subject Matter Expert Exchanges.

The Sea Phase will feature complex maritime operational drills focusing on anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare, along with flying operations and seamanship evolutions.

21) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) will conduct the 10th edition of the National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) along with the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) & Preparedness Meeting from October 5–6, 2025, off the coast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Detailed Explanation:

Over 100 national delegates and 40 foreign observers from 32 countries will attend, showcasing the international significance of India’s efforts in marine pollution response.

NATPOLREX-X 2025 reaffirms India’s commitment to marine environmental protection, aligning with the nation’s goals of sustainable development and ecological responsibility.

22) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar, the second in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), was commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry on October 4, 2025.

The 51-metre-long vessel was designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), reflecting the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar, the second in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), was commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry on October 4, 2025.

The 51-metre-long vessel was designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), reflecting the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

ICGS Akshar displaces approx. 320 tons and is propelled by two 3,000 KW diesel engines, enabling a maximum speed of 27 knots and an endurance of 1,500 nautical miles at economical speed.

23) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, has reclaimed the top spot in the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 with a net worth of ₹9.55 lakh crore, followed by Gautam Adani (₹8.15 lakh crore) and Roshni Nadar Malhotra (₹2.84 lakh crore).

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCL Technologies, becomes India’s richest woman and enters the top three for the first time.

Detailed Explanation:

The list marks the 14th edition of India’s most comprehensive wealth ranking, jointly released by the Hurun Research Institute and M3M India.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCL Technologies, becomes India’s richest woman and enters the top three for the first time.

Top 10 Billionaires (2025):

Mukesh Ambani & family – ₹9,55,410 crore (Reliance Industries)

Gautam Adani & family – ₹8,14,720 crore (Adani Group)

Roshni Nadar Malhotra – ₹2,84,120 crore (HCL)

Cyrus S Poonawalla – ₹2,46,460 crore (Serum Institute of India)

Kumar Mangalam Birla – ₹2,32,850 crore (Aditya Birla Group)

24) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Hurun India Rich List 2025 features six Bollywood actors who have successfully transformed their cinematic fame into substantial wealth through strategic investments, brand endorsements, and business ventures.

Shah Rukh Khan becomes Bollywood’s first billionaire, marking a historic milestone for the Indian film industry.

Detailed Explanation:

Shah Rukh Khan becomes Bollywood’s first billionaire, marking a historic milestone for the Indian film industry.

Top Richest Bollywood Actors (2025) and Key Insights:

Shah Rukh Khan – ₹12,490 crore

Juhi Chawla and Family – ₹7,790 crore

Hrithik Roshan – ₹2,160 crore

Karan Johar – ₹1,880 crore

Amitabh Bachchan – ₹1,630 crore

25) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India achieved its best-ever performance at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, held in New Delhi, by securing a record 18 medals — 6 Gold, 7 Silver, and 5 Bronze.

Detailed Explanation:

India achieved its best-ever performance at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, held in New Delhi, by securing a record 18 medals — 6 Gold, 7 Silver, and 5 Bronze.

This performance surpassed India’s previous record of 17 medals at the Kobe 2024 Championships, highlighting the nation’s growing dominance in global para-sports.

26) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

World Cotton Day is observed on 7th October of every year.

Detailed Explanation:

World Cotton Day is observed on 7th October of every year.

In 2019, The four Cotton producers namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali initiated the World Trade Organisation about the World Cotton Day on October 7.

The first World Cotton Day was celebrated on 7th October 2019 and it was hosted by the World Trade Organization.

27) Answer: C

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate remains unchanged at 7.1%, and post office savings deposits will continue at 4%.

The PPF interest rate is reviewed quarterly by the Ministry of Finance and remains linked to the 10-year G-Sec yield plus a 25 basis points spread as per the Shyamala Gopinath Committee recommendation.

PPF deposits can range from a minimum of ₹500 to a maximum of ₹1.5 lakh per financial year, and the scheme enjoys Exempt-Exempt-Exempt (EEE) tax status.

The PPF account matures after 15 years, with options for withdrawal or extension, and interest earned is fully tax-free under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Accounts not receiving a minimum deposit of ₹500 in a financial year are discontinued but can be reactivated by paying a default fee of ₹50 per inactive year.

The interest on PPF is calculated monthly and credited annually at the end of each financial year.

In case of the death of the account holder, the nominee or legal heir can claim the amount, but further deposits are not permitted.

28) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund is available exclusively on the Paytm Money app, with the New Fund Offer (NFO) open from September 23 to October 7, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund is available exclusively on the Paytm Money app, with the New Fund Offer (NFO) open from September 23 to October 7, 2025.

29) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

National Centers of Excellence (NCoE):
Under PM SETU, five National Centers of Excellence will be set up for advanced trainer training and industry-relevant upskilling.

Ludhiana (Punjab): Manufacturing and Textile Engineering

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh): Leather and Footwear Design

Bhubaneswar (Odisha): Industrial Automation and Robotics

Hyderabad (Telangana): Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Chennai (Tamil Nadu): Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM SETU Scheme (Prime Minister’s Skill Enhancement and Technical Upgradation) during the Skills Convocation at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

National Centers of Excellence (NCoE):
Under PM SETU, five National Centers of Excellence will be set up for advanced trainer training and industry-relevant upskilling.

Ludhiana (Punjab): Manufacturing and Textile Engineering

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh): Leather and Footwear Design

Bhubaneswar (Odisha): Industrial Automation and Robotics

Hyderabad (Telangana): Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Chennai (Tamil Nadu): Electrical and Electronics Engineering

30) Answer: B

About Rajasthan:

Capital: Jaipur

Governor: Haribhau Bagade

Chief Minister: Bajan Lal Sharma

National Parks: Ranthambhore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary), Desert National Park

Wildlife Sanctuaries: Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary, Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary

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