Below are 50 multiple choice questions. After the full list, you’ll find answer keys + explanations.
🎯 50 Current Affairs MCQs — 15 October 2025
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Which policy reversal did India make in October 2025 regarding defense imports?
A. Imposed import duty on all defense parts
B. Revoked tax exemption on missile parts imports
C. Allowed free imports of missile parts
D. Introduced export subsidies for defense components -
What was India’s headline inflation in September 2025, as noted in RBI MPC minutes?
A. 2.4%
B. 1.54%
C. 3.1%
D. 0.9% -
What stance did two members of the RBI MPC suggest in the October 2025 minutes?
A. Tightening stance
B. Neutral stance indefinitely
C. Shift toward accommodative stance
D. Introduce negative rates -
The IMF revised India’s FY26 growth outlook to what figure?
A. 6.4%
B. 5.9%
C. 6.6%
D. 7.0% -
Which Indian city has been recommended to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games?
A. New Delhi
B. Bengaluru
C. Ahmedabad
D. Mumbai -
What was the event that reached IIT-BHU in October 2025?
A. India Science Congress
B. India Research Tour
C. National Education Summit
D. Startup India Roadshow -
Which new flights announcement was made by Air India in October 2025?
A. 100 new weekly flights
B. 174 new weekly flights
C. 200 new weekly flights
D. 85 new flights -
The Jaisalmer bus fire occurred on 14 October 2025. How many casualties were reported?
A. 15
B. 19
C. 21
D. 25 -
The Cuttack violence in October 2025 was triggered during which festival procession?
A. Diwali
B. Eid
C. Durga Puja (idol immersion)
D. Holi -
What action did Odisha authorities take in response to the Cuttack violence?
A. Arrested 100 people
B. Declared state emergency
C. Imposed curfew and suspended internet
D. Called in central forces -
The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) 2025 was scheduled in which Indian city first?
A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Hyderabad -
Which festival “Yaanam 2025: Tales, Trails & Journeys” is being hosted by Kerala Tourism in October 2025?
A. Film Festival
B. Literary & Travel Festival
C. Food & Culture Fest
D. Adventure Sports Festival -
What is the duration of Chess World Cup 2025 hosted in India (Goa)?
A. 15 days
B. 20 days
C. 25 days
D. 30 days -
How many participants will take part in Chess World Cup 2025?
A. 128
B. 192
C. 206
D. 250 -
India extended a deadline for an LPG import tender from which country?
A. Qatar
B. USA
C. Australia
D. Saudi Arabia -
What is the total quantity (in million metric tons) of LPG sought in that tender?
A. 1.5 million
B. 2 million
C. 3 million
D. 4 million -
Which significant corporate group is facing a boardroom conflict after the death of its patriarch?
A. Adani Group
B. Reliance Group
C. Tata Group
D. Mahindra Group -
What was one demand made by opposition / minority groups against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025?
A. It dilutes secularism
B. It undermines transparency
C. It is discriminatory toward waqf properties and undermines religious endowments
D. It increases taxes on minority institutions -
The RTI Act’s 20th anniversary was marked with concerns about decline in what?
A. Citizen awareness
B. Institutional strength and vacancy of posts
C. Judicial authority
D. Budget allocations -
Which university was cited in the 15 October UPSC current affairs notes?
A. Visva-Bharati University
B. Jadavpur University
C. Aligarh Muslim University
D. Banaras Hindu University -
The “AI in Robotics” topic on 15 October 2025 relates to which sectors?
A. Healthcare, Agriculture, Industry
B. Education and Media
C. Defence and Retail
D. Banking and Insurance -
Which civil registration data report for 2023 was cited in UPSC coverage?
A. SRS (Sample Registration System) report
B. NFHS report
C. CRS (Civil Registration System) report
D. Census 2021 update -
According to news, which action did the US Ambassador to India undertake during October 2025?
A. Visited Kashmir
B. Held talks with PM Modi on trade, defence, tech
C. Announced aid package
D. Visited border areas -
Which film festival marks its 30th edition in India in late 2025?
A. Indian International Film Festival
B. European Union Film Festival (EUFF)
C. Cannes in India
D. Asian Film Festival -
Which domestic women’s cricket tournament is ongoing in October 2025?
A. Women’s IPL
B. Women’s Senior T20 Trophy
C. Women’s Test Championship
D. Women’s ODI Cup -
What was one key change in RBI’s inflation forecast per MPC minutes?
A. Raised forecast to 3.5%
B. Lowered forecast to 2.6%
C. Maintained previous forecast
D. Removed forecast -
Which of the following sectors was pushed for domestic manufacturing via the missile parts policy reversal?
A. Electronics
B. Defense
C. Pharmaceuticals
D. Automobiles -
Which newspaper is a common reference in the 15 October Current Affairs summary?
A. The Times of India
B. The Hindu
C. Indian Express
D. Business Standard -
Where is the EUFF festival traveling after its Delhi leg?
A. Pune & Kochi
B. Hyderabad & Bengaluru
C. Chennai & Vijayawada
D. Kolkata & Chennai -
What is the format of Chess World Cup 2025?
A. Round robin
B. Knockout (single elimination)
C. Swiss + Knockout
D. League + Playoffs -
In the LPG tender, which Indian refiners participated?
A. IOCL, HPCL
B. IOCL, BPCL, HPCL
C. ONGC, BPCL
D. SAIL, IOCL -
Which act faced large protests and was passed as an amendment in 2025 affecting waqf properties?
A. Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
B. Land Reform Amendment, 2025
C. Minority Commission Amendment
D. Charity Trust Amendment -
Which body is referenced in the RTI Act institutional structure?
A. Supreme Court
B. Central Information Commission (CIC)
C. Election Commission
D. CAG (Comptroller & Auditor General) -
The Jaisalmer bus fire was caused likely due to what?
A. Fuel leakage
B. Short circuit
C. Riot damage
D. Over-speeding -
The Cuttack violence led to how many injuries approximately?
A. 10
B. 25
C. 5
D. 40 -
Which institution’s death / passing triggered governance concerns in corporate India?
A. Dhirubhai Ambani
B. Ratan Tata
C. Narayana Murthy
D. Azim Premji -
Which global institution raises India’s growth projections?
A. World Bank
B. IMF
C. ADB
D. OECD -
Which theme best encompasses the India Research Tour reaching IIT-BHU?
A. Startup incubation
B. Research collaboration, open access, integrity
C. Sports innovation
D. Cultural exchange -
Which state did the Jaisalmer bus tragedy occur in?
A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Punjab
D. Madhya Pradesh -
What is the significance of IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 mentioned in related current affairs?
A. It is a film festival
B. It assesses conservation status of UNESCO natural / mixed heritage sites
C. It is a trade report
D. It is a climate pact -
The 2025–26 Women’s Senior T20 Trophy features how many teams?
A. 32
B. 34
C. 37
D. 40 -
What is one challenge cited for India’s bid to host future Olympics after securing 2030 Commonwealth Games?
A. Lack of venues
B. Doping cases, governance issues in Indian Olympic Association
C. Funding shortfall
D. Climate constraints -
Which ministry / body collaborated with Springer Nature on the India Research Tour?
A. Ministry of External Affairs
B. Ministry of Education & ICSSR
C. Ministry of Commerce
D. Ministry of Culture -
What is the base repo rate maintained by RBI by October 2025?
A. 5.00%
B. 5.50%
C. 6.00%
D. 4.75% -
The LPG import tender deadline extension was to which new date?
A. October 20
B. October 17
C. October 25
D. October 22 -
Which mode of transport was involved in the 14 October tragedy near Jaisalmer?
A. Train
B. Bus
C. Flight
D. Ship -
The RTI Act was enacted in which year?
A. 2003
B. 2005
C. 2007
D. 2010 -
Which report gave vital statistics of India based on CRS in 2023?
A. SRS report
B. CRS report
C. NFHS report
D. Census update -
Who is the chairperson of the 16th Finance Commission (which had its deadline extended)?
A. N. K. Singh
B. Arvind Panagariya
C. Amitabh Kant
D. Raghuram Rajan -
Which media outlet first carried the news of India scrapping tax exemption on missile parts imports?
A. The Guardian
B. Times of India
C. Reuters
D. Indian Express
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✅ Answer Key & Explanations
Below is the answer key with brief explanations to reinforce understanding:
| Q # | Correct Option | Explanation / Source Highlights |
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| 1 | B | India revoked the tax exemption on missile parts imports amid scrutiny of defense imports. Reuters |
| 2 | B | September’s headline inflation was recorded at 1.54%, an eight-year low. Reuters+1 |
| 3 | C | In the MPC minutes, two members suggested shifting stance toward accommodative to support easing. Reuters |
| 4 | C | IMF raised India’s FY26 growth outlook to 6.6%. The Economic Times |
| 5 | C | Ahmedabad has been recommended as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The Guardian+1 |
| 6 | B | The India Research Tour reached IIT-BHU as part of a pan-India research outreach. The Times of India |
| 7 | B | Air India announced 174 new weekly flights starting in late October 2025. The Economic Times |
| 8 | C | The bus fire tragedy near Jaisalmer claimed 21 lives. Wikipedia+1 |
| 9 | C | The violence in Cuttack was triggered during Durga Puja idol immersion processions. Wikipedia |
| 10 | C | Authorities imposed curfew and internet suspension in affected areas. Wikipedia |
| 11 | B | EUFF 2025 begins in Delhi before moving to other cities. The Times of India |
| 12 | B | Yaanam 2025 is a travel literary festival, combining travel and literature. The Times of India |
| 13 | D | Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa runs from 31 October to 27 November (~27 days) — close to 30 days span. Wikipedia |
| 14 | C | The tournament features 206 participants. Wikipedia |
| 15 | B | India extended the deadline for an LPG import tender from the USA. Reuters |
| 16 | B | The tender was for about 2 million metric tons of LPG. Reuters |
| 17 | C | The Tata Group is facing governance tensions following Ratan Tata’s demise. Financial Times |
| 18 | C | Protesters argued the Waqf (Amendment) Act is discriminatory toward waqf properties and enables state interference. Wikipedia |
| 19 | B | On the 20th anniversary of RTI, concerns center on decline of institutional strength and vacant posts. Insights IAS |
| 20 | A | Visva-Bharati University is named in the UPSC coverage of the 15 October 2025 current affairs. Insights IAS+1 |
| 21 | A | The “AI in Robotics” topic links to healthcare, agriculture, industry. Insights IAS |
| 22 | C | The CRS (Civil Registration System) report 2023 was cited for vital statistics. Insights IAS+1 |
| 23 | B | US Ambassador Gor met PM Modi, discussing trade, defense, tech. Reuters |
| 24 | B | The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) is marking its 30th edition. The Times of India |
| 25 | B | The Women’s Senior T20 Trophy is ongoing in October 2025. Wikipedia |
| 26 | B | RBI’s forecast lowered to 2.6% from earlier higher estimates. Reuters |
| 27 | B | The reversal aimed to promote domestic defense manufacturing. Reuters |
| 28 | B | The Hindu is frequently used as a reference in current affairs compilations. AffairsCloud+1 |
| 29 | B | After Delhi, EUFF travels to Hyderabad & Bengaluru. The Times of India |
| 30 | B | Chess World Cup 2025 is a single-elimination (knockout) format. Wikipedia |
| 31 | B | IOCL + BPCL + HPCL participated in the tender. Reuters |
| 32 | A | The law in question is the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Wikipedia |
| 33 | B | The Central Information Commission (CIC) is part of RTI structural mechanism. Insights IAS |
| 34 | B | The Jaisalmer bus fire likely started due to a short circuit. Wikipedia |
| 35 | B | Approximately 25 injuries were reported in Cuttack violence. Wikipedia |
| 36 | B | The key figure is Ratan Tata, whose passing triggered corporate governance debate. Financial Times |
| 37 | B | It was the IMF that raised India’s growth outlook. The Economic Times |
| 38 | B | The India Research Tour emphasizes research collaboration, open access, integrity. The Times of India |
| 39 | B | The bus tragedy occurred in Rajasthan near Jaisalmer. Wikipedia+1 |
| 40 | B | The IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 assesses conservation status of heritage sites. Insights IAS+1 |
| 41 | C | The 2025–26 Women’s Senior T20 Trophy has 37 teams. Wikipedia |
| 42 | B | Challenges include doping cases, governance issues in Indian Olympic Association. The Guardian+1 |
| 43 | B | The tour is a collaboration between Ministry of Education & ICSSR and Springer Nature. The Times of India |
| 44 | B | The repo rate was held at 5.50% in that MPC meeting. Reuters |
| 45 | B | The deadline was extended to October 17, 2025. Reuters |
| 46 | B | The tragedy involved a bus. Wikipedia |
| 47 | B | The RTI Act was enacted in 2005. Insights IAS |
| 48 | B | Vital statistics were based on CRS (Civil Registration System) report 2023. Insights IAS |
| 49 | B | The 16th Finance Commission is chaired by Arvind Panagariya. AffairsCloud |
| 50 | C | Reuters first reported the missile parts policy reversal. Reuters |
📊 Analytics & Insights
After administering this quiz, you can derive the following analytics:
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Topic-wise strength / weakness
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E.g. percentage correct in Economy, Environment, Governance, International, Miscellaneous.
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If a student misses many inflation / RBI questions, they need focused reading on monetary policy.
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Time taken per question
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Track which MCQs consumed more time — these are your “slower zones.”
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Error pattern
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Wrong options that seemed plausible: Did you fall for distractors?
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Which topics do you constantly err in?
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Accuracy Band / Cut-off Estimate
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Suppose you scored 40/50 — that’s 80%. Compare with expected cut-off of past exams.
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Use this to set daily / weekly targets.
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Progress over Quizzes
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Track improvement — week-on-week average score rises, error topics shrink.
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Topic Revisit Plan
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List 3–5 topics missed most — schedule targeted revision and micro quizzes.
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🎯 Higher-Level Quiz Tips & Strategy
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Attempt this quiz in a fixed time slot (e.g. 30 or 40 minutes) to simulate real exam condition.
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Don’t get stuck — skip & mark, return later.
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After attempting, review all explanations and sources (as given).
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Maintain a mistakes log — all wrongly attempted questions with notes.
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Use spaced repetition to revisit weak topics.
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