Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 18th October 2025

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1) According to trade data for for April–September 2025are estimated at US$ 413.30 billion, showing a 4.45% growth over the same period in 2024. Which export category recorded the highest growth among major export drivers?

(a) Engineering Goods

(b) Marine Products

(d) Electronic Goods

(e) Petroleum Products

2) Which new feature has been launched by Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Company (AMC) to allow investors to make UPI payments using mutual fund units?

(a) Fund Swipe

(b) Pay with Mutual Fund

(d) Insta UPI Invest

(e) Smart Redeem Pay

3) What is the maximum amount a user can instantly withdraw from Curie Money’s UPI + investment application?

(a) ₹25,000 or 50% of investment

(b) ₹50,000 or 90% of investment

(d) ₹1,00,000 or 70% of investment

(e) ₹10,000 or 100% of investment

4) In news, Indian travellers visiting Japan will soon be able to use UPI for transactions due to an agreement between NPCI
International Payments Limited (NIPL)and which company?

(a) SoftBank

(b) Rakuten

(d) NTT DATA

(e) Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

5) Which of the following statements about Indian currency is incorrect?

(a) Coins of ₹1 and above are legal tender up to ₹1,000 per transaction.

(b) Banknotes issued by the RBI (₹2–₹2000) are legal tender across India.

(d) 50 paise coins are legal tender up to ₹10 per transaction.

(e) The symbol ₹ resembles both the Devanagari “ra” (र) and the Latin “R”.

6) Where was the 16th Annual Meeting of the WHO–International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines (WHO–IRCH) held in October 2025?

(a) New Delhi, India

(b) Tokyo, Japan

(d) Geneva, Switzerland

(e) Bangkok, Thailand

7) Which country announced a $20 billion financial aid package to help Argentina address its economic crisis?

(a) China

(b) Japan

(d) United States

(e) Germany

8) What was the theme of the G20 Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa?

(a) Climate Action and Innovation

(b) Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability

(d) Renewable Energy for the Future

(e) Global Environmental Cooperation

9) Which of the following is not one of the guiding Sutras of the Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025?

(a) People – AI must serve humanity inclusively

(b) Planet – AI development must be environmentally sustainable

(d) Profit – AI must primarily drive economic growth

(e) All of the above are Sutras

10) Which of the following statements about Indian currency management is incorrect?

(a) Banknotes are printed at four currency presses — Nasik, Dewas, Mysuru, and Salboni.

(b) Coins are minted at four SPMCIL mints in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and NOIDA.

(d) Currency chests are storehouses set up by authorised banks to distribute notes and coins on behalf of the RBI.

(e) Under Section 22 of the RBI Act, the RBI has the sole authority to issue banknotes in India.

11) Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Inaugurates and Lays Foundation for Development Projects Worth Rs 13,430 Crore in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. How much investment was made in the Transmission System Strengthening at Kurnool-III Pooling Station?

(a) Rs 1,500 crore

(b) Rs 2,880 crore

(d) Rs 13,430 crore

(e) Rs 6,000 crore

12) Who launched the CM Flight programme to empower youth with skills and international career opportunities in Assam?

(a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi

(b) Governor of Assam

(d) Union Minister of Education

(e) Chief Secretary of Assam

13) For which term has India been elected unopposed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) starting 2026?

(a) Fifth term

(b) Sixth term

(d) Eighth term

(e) Seventh term

14) Recently, Indian Railways will launch a ticket rescheduling feature via the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) portal. Under the current rules, what happens if a passenger cancels their train ticket within 24 hours before departure?

(a) Full refund

(b) 10% fare deduction

(d) 50% fare deduction

(e) No refund

15) In news, IndiaAI Launches Face Authentication Challenge to Strengthen Exam Security. What is the total prize pool for the Face Authentication Challenge launched by IndiaAI?

(a) ₹1 crore

(b) ₹1.5 crore

(d) ₹2.5 crore

(e) ₹3 crore

16) Who co-chaired the 5th India–Australia Energy Dialogue held in New Delhi?

(a) Shri Bhupender Yadav and Mr. Chris Bowen

(b) Shri Manohar Lal and Mr. Chris Bowen

(d) Shri Manohar Lal and Mr. Scott Morrison

(e) Shri Piyush Goyal and Mr. Chris Bowen

17) When was the Framework Agreement between India and MERCOSUR, recalled during the recent meeting, originally signed?

(a) 17th June 2003

(b) 17th June 2007

(d) 17th June 2010

(e) 17th June 2015

18) Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of Hyundai Motor India Limited, effective January 1, 2026?

(a) Tarun Garg

(b) Rakesh Sharma

(d) Sanjay Gupta

(e) Ashish Chauhan

19) Which Indian Naval Ship made a port call at Busan, South Korea, to participate in the inaugural IN–RoKN Bilateral Exercise?

(a) INS Vikrant

(b) INS Arihant

(d) INS Shivalik

(e) INS Sahyadri

20) What is the maximum altitude from which the DRDO’s Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) successfully completed a combat freefall jump?

(a) 25,000 feet

(b) 28,000 feet

(d) 32,000 feet

(e) 35,000 feet

21) Which sector contributed about USD 4.5 billion (10%) to India–Saudi Arabia bilateral trade in 2024–25?

(a) Automobiles

(b) Pharmaceuticals

(d) Textiles

(e) Electronics

22) Who has partnered with Google Cloud to launch the AI-powered immersive entertainment venture Secret Mountain?

(a) Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy

(b) AR Rahman

(d) Amit Trivedi

(e) Vishal–Shekhar

23) What is the name of the new Battery Energy Storage System launched by Ola Electric?

(a) Ola Urja

(b) Ola Surya

(d) Ola Energy

(e) Ola Shakti

24) What is the total length of the Kedarnath ropeway being constructed by Adani Group?

(a) 9 km

(b) 12.9 km

(d) 18.5 km

(e) 20 km

25) What is the name of the smart ring launched by Muse Wearables that combines health tracking with contactless payments?

(a) Ring Pay

(b) Ring One

(d) Muse Pay

(e) TapRing

26) Which city has been recommended by the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Mumbai

(d) Bengaluru

(e) Ahmedabad

27) Who stated that hosting the Centenary Commonwealth Games would showcase India’s world-class sporting capabilities?

(a) Piyush Goyal

(b) Narinder Batra

(d) Suresh Kalmadi

(e) Anju Bobby George

28) What technology powers the contactless payment feature in Muse Wearables’ Ring One?

(a) Blockchain Ledger

(b) Secure Element Tokenization Platform

(d) QR Code Payment

(e) Cloud Wallet Integration

29) From October 1, 2025, the first 15 minutes of general reserved ticket booking on Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)will be exclusively available to which users?

(a) Senior citizens

(b) Students

(d) Premium account holders

(e) Foreign tourists

30) How many member states comprise the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)?

(a) 45

(b) 46

(d) 47

(e) 50

Answers :

1) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India’s total exports (merchandise + services) for April–September 2025 are estimated at US$ 413.30 billion, showing a 4.45% growth over the same period in 2024.

Merchandise exports rose by 3.02% to US$ 220.12 billion, while non-petroleum exports increased by 7.04%, reflecting broad-based growth beyond traditional sectors.

Major export growth drivers in September 2025 include: Electronic Goods (up 50.54%), Rice (33.18%), Marine Products (23.44%), Petroleum Products (15.22%) and Engineering Goods (2.93%).

Detailed Explanation:

India’s total exports (merchandise + services) for April–September 2025 are estimated at US$ 413.30 billion, showing a 4.45% growth over the same period in 2024.

Merchandise exports rose by 3.02% to US$ 220.12 billion, while non-petroleum exports increased by 7.04%, reflecting broad-based growth beyond traditional sectors.

Major export growth drivers in September 2025 include: Electronic Goods (up 50.54%), Rice (33.18%), Marine Products (23.44%), Petroleum Products (15.22%) and Engineering Goods (2.93%).

Total exports in September 2025 stood at US$ 67.20 billion, while imports were higher at US$ 83.82 billion, resulting in a monthly trade deficit of US$ 16.61 billion.

In the services sector, exports during April–September 2025 were estimated at US$ 193.18 billion, generating a surplus of US$ 95.50 billion, which is higher than the previous year.

Top export destinations showing strong growth: UAE, USA, China, Spain, and Bangladesh. Top import sources with sharp increases: Switzerland, UAE, China, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded India’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 6.6%, citing robust Q1 performance and economic resilience despite higher U.S. tariffs on Indian exports.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Company (AMC) has launched a new feature called ‘Pay with Mutual Fund’, allowing investors to make UPI payments using mutual fund units.

Detailed Explanation:

Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Company (AMC) has launched a new feature called ‘Pay with Mutual Fund’, allowing investors to make UPI payments using mutual fund units.

The feature enables investors to use their mutual fund investments for daily expenses, blending investment and spending seamlessly.

With ‘Pay with Mutual Fund’, investors can earn better returns through liquid funds compared to a traditional savings account, while retaining instant access to funds for daily use.

The redemption limit follows the Insta Redemption facility, allowing investors to redeem up to ₹50,000 or 90% of investment (whichever is lower) instantly.

The feature is being launched in collaboration with Curie Money, a fintech platform that enables seamless UPI transactions directly from mutual fund accounts.

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Curie Money has launched its UPI + investment application to all users after receiving NPCI approval, marking a significant step in India’s fintech innovation.

Users can instantly withdraw up to ₹50,000 or 90% of their investment value, with the remaining funds redeemable within one working day.

Detailed Explanation:

Curie Money has launched its UPI + investment application to all users after receiving NPCI approval, marking a significant step in India’s fintech innovation.

The app merges UPI payments and investments, automatically investing unused funds in liquid mutual funds and redeeming them instantly when payments are made.

Users can instantly withdraw up to ₹50,000 or 90% of their investment value, with the remaining funds redeemable within one working day.

Curie has partnered with ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund and Bajaj Finserv AMC to manage investments.

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Indian travellers visiting Japan will soon be able to use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for everyday transactions, following an agreement between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and NTT DATA Japan.

Detailed Explanation:

Under the MoU, NIPL and NTT DATA will integrate UPI payments into merchant outlets across Japan, enabling Indian users to scan QR codes and pay instantly in INR, removing the need for currency conversion or foreign cards.

NTT DATA, which operates CAFIS, Japan’s largest card transaction processing network, will facilitate the integration, connecting merchants, banks, and ATMs nationwide.

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Indian currency is called the Indian Rupee (INR), and 1 Rupee = 100 Paise.

The symbol ₹ resembles both the Devanagari “ra” (र) and the Latin “R”, with a double horizontal line at the top.

₹500 and ₹1000 notes of the old Mahatma Gandhi series ceased to be legal tender from November 8, 2016, while ₹2000 notes remain legal tender as per the RBI press release dated September 1, 2023.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian currency is called the Indian Rupee (INR), and 1 Rupee = 100 Paise.

The symbol ₹ resembles both the Devanagari “ra” (र) and the Latin “R”, with a double horizontal line at the top.

Legal Tender refers to coins or banknotes that must be accepted for payment or discharge of debt.

Coins issued under Section 6 of The Coinage Act, 2011 are legal tender if not defaced or underweight.

Coins of ₹1 and above are legal tender up to ₹1,000, and 50 paise coins up to ₹10 per transaction.

Banknotes issued by the Reserve Bank of India (₹2–₹2000) are legal tender across India, guaranteed by the Central Government under Section 26(2) of the RBI Act, 1934.

₹1 notes issued by the Government of India are also legal tender.

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The 16th Annual Meeting of the World Health Organization–International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines (WHO–IRCH) was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 14th to 16th October 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The meeting focused on enhancing international cooperation to ensure the safety, quality, and efficacy of herbal medicines.

India participated through an active delegation led by Dr. Raghu Arackal, Advisor (Ayurveda) and Deputy Director General (I/c), Ministry of Ayush.

India’s participation reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening global collaboration and advancing international benchmarks in herbal medicine regulation.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The United States announced a $20 billion financial aid package to help Argentina tackle its worsening currency and economic crisis.

Detailed Explanation:

The United States announced a $20 billion financial aid package to help Argentina tackle its worsening currency and economic crisis.

The announcement followed a bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House.

The aid package aims to stabilize Argentina’s economy, restore investor confidence, and prevent financial collapse ahead of midterm elections on 26th October 2025.

Argentina’s economy is struggling with high inflation, currency devaluation, and rising public debt.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

He thanked South Africa for leading efforts on the theme ‘Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability’ and called for a world united in purpose, equal in rights and resources, and committed to the planet.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, delivered India’s statement at the G20 Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa.

Highlighted that with the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, countries have set and, in many cases, started achieving their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), including India, ahead of timelines.

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Government of Uttarakhand, in collaboration with the India AI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is organising the Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 at Hotel Ramada, Dehradun.

The Summit is guided by three Sutras:

People – AI must serve humanity inclusively, respecting cultural identities and ensuring accessibility.

Planet – AI development must be resource-efficient, environmentally sustainable, and aligned with climate resilience goals.

Progress – AI benefits should be equitably distributed and applied across healthcare, education, governance, and agriculture.

Detailed Explanation:

This event serves as a pre-summit to the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for 19–20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The summit will be attended by Shri Jitin Prasada, Minister of State, MeitY and Commerce & Industry, and senior officials from MeitY and the Uttarakhand government.

The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 is the first global AI forum to be hosted in the Global South, showcasing India’s leadership in AI governance and innovation under the vision of “AI for All”.

The Uttarakhand summit focuses on responsible and inclusive AI adoption, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, improved governance, and sustainable development in the state.

The Summit is guided by three Sutras:

People – AI must serve humanity inclusively, respecting cultural identities and ensuring accessibility.

Planet – AI development must be resource-efficient, environmentally sustainable, and aligned with climate resilience goals.

Progress – AI benefits should be equitably distributed and applied across healthcare, education, governance, and agriculture.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Banknotes are printed at four currency presses — two under SPMCIL (Nasik and Dewas) and two under BRBNMPL, a wholly owned RBI subsidiary (Mysuru and Salboni).

As of February 28, 2025, there were 2,299 small coin depots in operation.

Detailed Explanation:

Banknotes are printed at four currency presses — two under SPMCIL (Nasik and Dewas) and two under BRBNMPL, a wholly owned RBI subsidiary (Mysuru and Salboni).

Coins are minted at four SPMCIL mints located in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and NOIDA, and are issued for circulation only through the RBI under Section 38 of the RBI Act.

Currency chests are storehouses set up by authorised scheduled banks to stock banknotes and coins on behalf of the RBI for distribution to bank branches.

As of February 28, 2025, there were 2,691 currency chests in India.

Small coin depots are authorised by banks to store and distribute small coins (below ₹1 denomination).

As of February 28, 2025, there were 2,299 small coin depots in operation.

Under Section 22 of the RBI Act, the Reserve Bank has the sole authority to issue banknotes in India.

As per Section 25, the design, form, and material of banknotes are approved by the Central Government based on RBI’s recommendations.

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Transmission System Strengthening at Kurnool-III Pooling Station launched at an investment of over Rs 2,880 crore, including a 765 KV double-circuit transmission line, enhancing energy capacity by 6,000 MVA and supporting renewable energy transmission.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth around Rs 13,430 crore in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, covering roads, electricity, railways, highways, defence, industry, and energy.

The Prime Minister paid respects to Lord Narasimha Swamy of Ahobilam, Shri Mahanandishwara Swamy of Mahanandi, Guru Shri Raghavendra Swamy of Mantralayam, Shaivite saints, and Indian freedom fighters, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of the region.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Chief Minister of Assam launched the CM Flight programme to empower youth with skills, exposure, and opportunities for international careers.

Detailed Explanation:

The Chief Minister of Assam launched the CM Flight programme to empower youth with skills, exposure, and opportunities for international careers.

The initiative aims to tackle unemployment, brain drain, and skill mismatch in the state by providing world-class training and placement support.

The programme will provide skill and technical training in IT, data science, artificial intelligence, foreign languages, and sector-specific specializations.

Selected youth may receive international exposure and internships to understand global workplace norms.

13) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India has been elected unopposed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for a three-year term from 2026 to 2028, marking India’s seventh term on the Council.

Detailed Explanation:

India has been elected unopposed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for a three-year term from 2026 to 2028, marking India’s seventh term on the Council.

The election was held at the United Nations General Assembly, where India’s candidacy received overwhelming support from member nations.

There were no competing candidates from the Asia-Pacific group, allowing India to be elected unopposed.

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P Harish, thanked member states for their support and emphasized that India remains committed to human rights and fundamental freedoms, aiming to contribute constructively during its upcoming term.

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Current Rules:

Cancellation within 24 hours before departure incurs 25% fare deduction

Cancellation within 4 hours before departure leads to 50% deduction or no refund

No refund if a passenger misses the train due to unavoidable reasons like delayed flights, bad weather, or emergencies

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Railways will launch a ticket rescheduling feature via the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) portal, allowing passengers to change their travel date or train for confirmed tickets without paying cancellation fees.

Passengers will only pay the fare difference, if applicable, marking a first-of-its-kind flexibility in Indian train travel.

Current Rules:

Cancellation within 24 hours before departure incurs 25% fare deduction

Cancellation within 4 hours before departure leads to 50% deduction or no refund

No refund if a passenger misses the train due to unavoidable reasons like delayed flights, bad weather, or emergencies

15) Answer: D

IndiaAI, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has launched the Face Authentication Challenge, a nationwide competition aimed at developing a secure, AI-powered facial verification system to prevent duplicate or fraudulent applications in public examinations.

The challenge offers a prize pool of ₹2.5 crore, with applications open until 25th October 2025, promoting innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and governance.

Background: India’s public recruitment and examination systems, including Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC), and State Boards, face issues like identity fraud, impersonation, and duplicate applications.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India and Australia held the 5th India–Australia Energy Dialogue in New Delhi.

The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Manohar Lal, Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, India, and Mr. Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australia.

Detailed Explanation:

India and Australia held the 5th India–Australia Energy Dialogue in New Delhi.

The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Manohar Lal, Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, India, and Mr. Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australia.

The Indian delegation included officials from Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Mines, and Ministry of Coal. They presented progress and future cooperation plans under their respective Joint Working Groups.

17) Answer: A

During a meeting in New Delhi, Geraldo Alckmin, Vice President of Brazil and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, and Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, discussed deepening the existing India–MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to boost trade and investment between the Parties.

Both sides recalled the Framework Agreement signed on 17th June 2003, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding trade in line with WTO rules and disciplines.

A technical dialogue between the Parties will be established, including a meeting of the Joint Administration Committee under Article 23 of the PTA, to define the scope of expansion.

18) Answer: A

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has appointed Tarun Garg as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO), effective January 1, 2026, marking a historic leadership change.

19) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri made a port call at Busan Naval Harbour, South Korea, on 13th October 2025 to participate in the inaugural Indian Navy–Republic of Korea Navy (IN–RoKN) Bilateral Exercise.

Detailed Explanation:

The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) extended a warm welcome, highlighting the growing navy-to-navy cooperation and strengthening strategic partnership between India and South Korea.

The IN–RoKN Bilateral Exercise is divided into two phases — the Harbour Phase and the Sea Phase — designed to enhance interoperability, mutual understanding, and operational trust between both navies.

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) successfully completed a combat freefall jump from 32,000 feet, conducted by Indian Air Force test jumpers.

Detailed Explanation:

With this achievement, MCPS becomes the only operational parachute system in the Indian Armed Forces capable of deployment above 25,000 feet.

The system was developed by DRDO’s Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra and Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bengaluru.

21) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

A bilateral meeting was held between the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (India), and the Ministry of Industry and Minerals (Saudi Arabia).

Saudi Arabia is India’s fourth-largest trade partner, while India is Saudi Arabia’s second-largest trade partner.

Bilateral trade between the two countries reached USD 41.88 billion in 2024–25, with Chemicals and Petrochemicals contributing about USD 4.5 billion (10%) to total trade.

Detailed Explanation:

Saudi Arabia is India’s fourth-largest trade partner, while India is Saudi Arabia’s second-largest trade partner.

Bilateral trade between the two countries reached USD 41.88 billion in 2024–25, with Chemicals and Petrochemicals contributing about USD 4.5 billion (10%) to total trade.

The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, promoting investments, and exploring new collaborations in the Chemicals and Petrochemicals sector.

Both sides recognized complementarities in their sectors — Saudi Arabia’s strength in Petrochemicals and India’s strength in Speciality Chemicals.

It was agreed to harness synergies between the two countries through enhanced cooperation.

22) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

In a groundbreaking collaboration, AR Rahman has partnered with Google Cloud to launch Secret Mountain, an AI-powered immersive entertainment venture featuring digital avatars.

Detailed Explanation:

Secret Mountain is a metahuman digital band created by AR Rahman, consisting of six hyper-realistic synthetic avatars representing diverse cultures and musical styles.

These AI-driven avatars are designed to look, move, and express emotions like real humans, offering a lifelike virtual performance experience.

Notable characters include Cara (Irish singer-songwriter), Zen Tam (Tamil rapper), and Blessing (African percussionist and vocalist), each supported by real musicians, dancers, and producers to ensure authenticity and cultural diversity.

23) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Ola Electric has launched a new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) called Ola Shakti, marking its expansion beyond electric vehicles into the clean energy ecosystem.

Detailed Explanation:

Ola Electric has launched a new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) called Ola Shakti, marking its expansion beyond electric vehicles into the clean energy ecosystem.

The initiative aims to serve both residential and grid-scale energy needs, aligning with India’s focus on energy self-reliance and sustainability.

Ola Shakti is a modular and scalable energy storage system designed for homes, commercial buildings, and grid-level applications.

This marks a strategic diversification for Ola Electric into energy infrastructure, leveraging its lithium-ion cell manufacturing technology.

The system is based on the Bharat 4680 lithium-ion cell, Ola’s proprietary battery platform, manufactured at the Ola Gigafactory in India.

24) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Adani Group is constructing a ropeway to facilitate devotees visiting Kedarnath Dham, ensuring easier and safer access to darshan.

The ropeway connects Sonprayag with Kedarnath, spanning 12.9 km and built with an investment of ₹4,081 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

Adani Group is constructing a ropeway to facilitate devotees visiting Kedarnath Dham, ensuring easier and safer access to darshan.

The ropeway connects Sonprayag with Kedarnath, spanning 12.9 km and built with an investment of ₹4,081 crore.

Once operational, it will reduce travel time from a 9-hour trek to just 36 minutes, greatly easing the pilgrimage experience.

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) received the Letter of Award (LoA) from National Highways Logistics Management Ltd (NHLML) in September 2025 for executing the project.

This is AEL’s first ropeway project, to be completed in six years and operated for 29 years under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

25) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Muse Wearables, an IIT-Madras-incubated startup, has launched Ring One, a smart ring that combines health tracking with contactless payments, marking a major innovation in wearable technology.

Ring One enables secure payments using advanced tokenisation technology, allowing users to tap the ring on NFC terminals without needing a phone, card, or wallet.

Detailed Explanation:

Ring One enables secure payments using advanced tokenisation technology, allowing users to tap the ring on NFC terminals without needing a phone, card, or wallet.

Users can link their RuPay debit or credit cards via the Muse Apps, after which a unique token is generated and stored securely in a Secure Element (SE) chip inside the ring.

Payments are processed by the SE chip, which authenticates transactions without exposing the actual card number, ensuring bank-grade and passport-grade security.

26) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Commonwealth Sport Executive Board has recommended Ahmedabad as the proposed host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG).

Detailed Explanation:

The Commonwealth Sport Executive Board has recommended Ahmedabad as the proposed host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG).

The final decision will be taken on 26th November 2025 during the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow.

India last hosted the CWG in 2010 in New Delhi. Ahmedabad was chosen over Abuja, Nigeria, which had submitted a competitive bid. Nigeria’s proposal is considered impressive, and the Executive Board plans to support Africa’s bid for 2034.

Hosting CWG 2030 marks India’s second CWG hosting and first outside New Delhi, strengthening its sports diplomacy and Olympic aspirations for 2036.

27) Answer: C

Dr. P T Usha, President of Commonwealth Games Association India, stated that hosting the Centenary Games would showcase India’s world-class sporting capabilities and contribute to Viksit Bharat 2047.

28) Answer: B

The system is powered by India’s first Secure Element Tokenization Platform, developed by Muse Wearables to promote a sovereign digital wallet ecosystem.

29) Answer: C

Beginning October 1, 2025, Indian Railways will implement a major change in its online ticket booking system. The first 15 minutes of general reserved ticket booking on the IRCTC website and mobile app will be exclusively open to Aadhaar-authenticated user IDs.

30) Answer: D

About the UN Human Rights Council:

UNHRC is the premier intergovernmental body within the United Nations system responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide.

The Council comprises 47 member states, elected by the UN General Assembly.

Each term lasts three years, and countries cannot serve more than two consecutive terms.

Established in 2006, replacing the former UN Commission on Human Rights.

Its functions include reviewing the human rights records of UN member states through the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, addressing violations, and making recommendations.

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