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TNPSC Current Affairs · October 2025

This data is taken from The Hindu newspaper.

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October 1, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the name of UPSC's initiative to facilitate employment for candidates who reach the interview stage but don't make the final list?
A) SANKALP Yojana B) DRISHTI Initiative C) PRATIBHA Setu D) SAKSHAM Portal E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year was the Dugong Conservation Reserve in Palk Bay officially notified under the Wildlife (Protection) Act?
A) 2022 B) 2020 C) 2018 D) 2024 E) Answer Not Known
3. During which period did M. Visvesvaraya serve as the Dewan of Mysore?
A) 1905 to 1911 B) 1912 to 1918 C) 1920 to 1926 D) 1932 to 1938 E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year was the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative launched nationwide?
A) 2013 B) 2014 C) 2015 D) 2016 E) Answer Not Known
5. In which Indian city was wastewater-based disease surveillance first initiated for polio tracking?
A) Delhi B) Kolkata C) Chennai D) Mumbai E) Answer Not Known
October 2, 2025 5 Qs
1. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was enacted in which year?
A) 2014 B) 2015 C) 2016 D) 2017 E) Answer Not Known
2. The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was launched in which year to reduce particulate matter pollution?
A) 2016 B) 2017 C) 2018 D) 2019 E) Answer Not Known
3. How many members constitute the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of India?
A) Three members B) Five members C) Six members D) Nine members E) Answer Not Known
4. Who was the founder of the Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh?
A) Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar B) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar C) M.S. Golwalkar D) Syama Prasad Mukherjee E) Answer Not Known
5. Which index is officially used by the Government of India to measure retail inflation?
A) Wholesale Price Index B) Consumer Price Index C) GDP Deflator D) Producer Price Index E) Answer Not Known
October 3, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the process called where fraudulent funds are quickly dispersed across smaller or cooperative banks making recovery nearly impossible?
A) Smurfing B) Layering C) Integration D) Structuring E) Answer Not Known
2. Which organization recognized Tamil Nadu as 'Best Performer' in the States' Startup Ranking 2022?
A) NITI Aayog B) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade C) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology D) Atal Innovation Mission E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the seed grant amount provided to women-led and green-tech startups under the TANSEED scheme?
A) ₹5 lakh B) ₹10 lakh C) ₹15 lakh D) ₹20 lakh E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year was Ladakh converted from part of Jammu and Kashmir into a separate Union Territory?
A) 2019 B) 2018 C) 2017 D) 2020 E) Answer Not Known
5. Which two types of electrolysers are currently used in commercial green hydrogen production plants?
A) Solid Oxide and Alkaline B) Molten Carbonate and PEM C) Anion Exchange and Polymer Electrolyte D) Alkaline and Proton Exchange Membrane E) Answer Not Known
October 4, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the annual fee for pet dog licensing under the Chennai City Municipal Corporation Act?
A) ₹100 B) ₹75 C) ₹200 D) ₹50 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which species among the following has been allocated the highest fund under Tamil Nadu's conservation scheme?
A) Madras Hedgehog B) Lion-tailed Macaque C) Striped Hyena D) Hump-headed Mahseer E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the name of India's first indigenously designed diving support vessel?
A) INS Nireekshak B) INS Nistar C) INS Nipun D) INS Nilgiri E) Answer Not Known
4. Who is the current Chief of Naval Staff of India?
A) Admiral R. Hari Kumar B) Admiral Karambir Singh C) Admiral Dinesh Tripathi D) Admiral Sunil Lanba E) Answer Not Known
5. Which international alliance for solar energy did India establish, demonstrating its leadership in renewable energy?
A) International Solar Alliance B) Global Solar Council C) World Solar Federation D) Solar Energy Coalition E) Answer Not Known
October 5, 2025 5 Qs
1. Which international agency is funding the cancer screening pilot programme in Tamil Nadu?
A) Japan International Cooperation Agency B) World Health Organization C) Asian Development Bank D) World Bank E) Answer Not Known
2. Which prestigious international award did Sonam Wangchuk receive in 2018 for his contributions?
A) Padma Shri Award B) Mahatma Gandhi Peace Prize C) Ramon Magsaysay Award D) Right Livelihood Award E) Answer Not Known
3. To which state does the Barot community, known for their unique Navratri ritual, belong?
A) Rajasthan B) Maharashtra C) Gujarat D) Madhya Pradesh E) Answer Not Known
4. Which state introduced a Crowd Control Bill in 2025?
A) Tamil Nadu B) Karnataka C) Maharashtra D) Uttar Pradesh E) Answer Not Known
5. Who is set to become Japan's first woman Prime Minister?
A) Yuriko Koike B) Tomomi Inada C) Seiko Noda D) Sanae Takaichi E) Answer Not Known
October 6, 2025 7 Qs
1. In which year was the Prime Minister's Ten Point Agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction formulated?
A) 2014 B) 2015 C) 2017 D) 2016 E) Answer Not Known
2. According to the Elderly in India 2021 report, what is Tamil Nadu's current ranking in terms of the proportion of elderly population?
A) Second position B) First position C) Third position D) Fourth position E) Answer Not Known
3. In which year was India's first Transgender Welfare Board established?
A) 2006 B) 2007 C) 2008 D) 2009 E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the current Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of Tamil Nadu?
A) 1.2 B) 1.4 C) 1.8 D) 2.1 E) Answer Not Known
5. Sir Creek is a disputed marshland located between which Indian state and Pakistani province?
A) Rajasthan and Punjab B) Gujarat and Sindh C) Gujarat and Balochistan D) Rajasthan and Sindh E) Answer Not Known
6. Exercise Konkan is a bilateral naval exercise conducted between India and which country?
A) United States B) France C) Japan D) United Kingdom E) Answer Not Known
7. Which coral species is specifically mentioned as being used for cryopreservation experiments at Phuket Rajabhat University?
A) Acropora B) Galaxsia C) Pocillopora (Cauliflower corals) D) Montipora E) Answer Not Known
October 7, 2025 5 Qs
1. The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for discoveries related to which regulatory mechanism?
A) Immune checkpoint inhibition B) Autoimmune regulation through regulatory T-cells C) Dendritic cell antigen presentation D) Complement system activation E) Answer Not Known
2. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act was enacted in which year to prevent child marriages in India?
A) 2000 B) 2006 C) 2012 D) 2015 E) Answer Not Known
3. What is India's target for nuclear power capacity installation by 2047?
A) 50 GW B) 75 GW C) 150 GW D) 100 GW E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year was the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act enacted in India?
A) 2005 B) 2008 C) 2010 D) 2012 E) Answer Not Known
5. Which of the following health insurance schemes in India covers bone marrow transplantation for pediatric patients?
A) CM's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme B) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana C) Employees' State Insurance Scheme D) Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana E) Answer Not Known
October 8, 2025 5 Qs
1. How many elephant reserves are present in Tamil Nadu as per the 2025 survey?
A) Three B) Five C) Seven D) Four E) Answer Not Known
2. Which institution is the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences associated with for announcing Nobel Prizes?
A) Sweden B) Denmark C) Norway D) Finland E) Answer Not Known
3. Which state has established a Defence Industrial Corridor as a turning point for the defence sector?
A) Karnataka B) Maharashtra C) Tamil Nadu D) Andhra Pradesh E) Answer Not Known
4. What is a Josephson junction?
A) A quantum particle accelerator used in CERN experiments B) Two superconductors separated by an ultrathin insulating barrier C) A high-voltage electrical switch used in power grids D) A semiconductor device used in solar panels E) Answer Not Known
5. The World Bank is headquartered in which city?
A) New York B) Geneva C) London D) Washington D.C. E) Answer Not Known
October 9, 2025 7 Qs
1. Who described the Indian Constitution as a "Police-Constable Constitution" during the Constituent Assembly debates on preventive detention?
A) B.R. Ambedkar B) Jawaharlal Nehru C) Somnath Lahiri D) K.M. Munshi E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year was the PM-KUSUM programme launched by the Union government?
A) 2017 B) 2018 C) 2019 D) 2020 E) Answer Not Known
3. In which year was the Environment (Protection) Act, which provides the framework for Coastal Regulation Zone notifications, enacted in India?
A) 1981 B) 1984 C) 1988 D) 1986 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which hillock in Erode district was notified as Tamil Nadu's fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS)?
A) Kolli Hills B) Javadi Hills C) Nagamalai Hillock D) Pachamalai Hills E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the current global ranking of the Indian Air Force in terms of size among the world's air forces?
A) Second largest B) Fourth largest C) Third largest D) Fifth largest E) Answer Not Known
6. Which toxic compound allegedly found in the cough syrup caused over 15 child deaths in India?
A) Ethylene glycol B) Diethylene glycol C) Propylene glycol D) Methylene glycol E) Answer Not Known
7. Who won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal-organic frameworks?
A) Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, Omar Yaghi B) Ben Feringa, Fraser Stoddart, Bernard Sauvage C) Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal, Barry Sharpless D) Emmanuelle Charpentier, Jennifer Doudna, Feng Zhang E) Answer Not Known
October 10, 2025 7 Qs
1. Who serves as ex-officio members of the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission?
A) Chief Secretary and Finance Secretary B) Tourism Secretary and Law Secretary C) Education Secretary and Health Secretary D) Agriculture Secretary and Transport Secretary E) Answer Not Known
2. The Mental Healthcare Act that decriminalized suicide in India was enacted in which year?
A) 2017 B) 2014 C) 2019 D) 2022 E) Answer Not Known
3. Which Australian university signed a Letter of Intent with Tamil Nadu Technology Hub for innovation collaboration?
A) University of Sydney B) Australian National University C) University of Melbourne D) Monash University E) Answer Not Known
4. The Vedapureeswarar temple at Therazhundur is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?
A) Thanjavur B) Cuddalore C) Nagapattinam D) Mayiladuthurai E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the name of the 24x7 mental health helpline launched by the Government of India?
A) Manodarpan B) Tele MANAS C) Jeevan Aastha D) Sanjeevani E) Answer Not Known
6. In which temple town of Tamil Nadu is Zaaroz, the food delivery platform, headquartered?
A) Chidambaram B) Kumbakonam C) Thanjavur D) Madurai E) Answer Not Known
7. Which Chola ruler's reign is associated with the inscriptions recording donations for 'Tirumanjana' at the Therazhundur temple?
A) Rajaraja I B) Rajendra I C) Kulottunga Chola III D) Rajaraja II E) Answer Not Known
October 11, 2025 5 Qs
1. In which year did the Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops occur?
A) 2020 B) 2019 C) 2018 D) 2021 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which historic agreement between India and China was signed in 1993?
A) Border Trade Agreement B) Agreement on Peace and Tranquillity C) Panchsheel Agreement D) Confidence Building Measures Agreement E) Answer Not Known
3. What are the three fundamental demographic components that demography studies focus on?
A) Fertility, Education, Employment B) Mortality, Migration, Urbanization C) Fertility, Mortality, Migration D) Birth rate, Death rate, Literacy E) Answer Not Known
4. On which river is the Sawalkote hydroelectric project proposed to be constructed in Jammu and Kashmir?
A) Jhelum River B) Chenab River C) Ravi River D) Sutlej River E) Answer Not Known
5. Under which theme is the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's virtual address to gram sabha meetings being undertaken?
A) Namakku Naame B) Namma Makkal, Namma Nalvazhvu C) Namma Nadu, Namma Vetri D) Namma Ooru, Namma Arasu E) Answer Not Known
October 12, 2025 7 Qs
1. Under which centrally sponsored scheme is the Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour Development Project being implemented?
A) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana B) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana C) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana D) Blue Revolution Integrated Development Scheme E) Answer Not Known
2. Who is the current Chief Justice of the Madras High Court?
A) Justice R. Mahadevan B) Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava C) Justice R. Suresh Kumar D) Justice M.M. Sundresh E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the financial allocation for the Pulse Self-Reliance Mission launched by the Prime Minister?
A) ₹8,000 crore B) ₹20,000 crore C) ₹15,000 crore D) ₹11,000 crore E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the name of the device consisting of two superconductors separated by a thin insulator?
A) Transistor junction B) Josephson junction C) Semiconductor diode D) Quantum resonator E) Answer Not Known
5. Which year witnessed the enactment of the Passports Act that governs entry and exit provisions in India?
A) 1967 B) 1960 C) 1950 D) 1983 E) Answer Not Known
6. The Kalaimamani Award, conferred by the Tamil Nadu government, was instituted in which year?
A) 1961 B) 1974 C) 1980 D) 1987 E) Answer Not Known
7. Which village in Jammu and Kashmir has earned the title of "Honey Village" for its prominence in beekeeping and honey production?
A) Shopian B) Pampore C) Ramhama D) Bijbehara E) Answer Not Known
October 13, 2025 6 Qs
1. In which state is Mukurthi National Park located?
A) Kerala B) Tamil Nadu C) Karnataka D) Andhra Pradesh E) Answer Not Known
2. In which district of Tamil Nadu is the Iron Age archaeological site of Thirumalapuram located?
A) Tenkasi B) Tirunelveli C) Virudhunagar D) Thoothukudi E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the full form of PK3Y, the scheme promoting natural farming in Himachal Pradesh?
A) Prakritik Krishi Kisan Yojana B) Prakritik Kheti Khushal Kisan Yojana C) Paryavaran Krishi Kalyan Yojana D) Pragatisheel Kheti Kisan Yojana E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the primary cause of thalassemia?
A) Vitamin B12 deficiency B) Iron deficiency in diet C) Inherited inability to produce sufficient hemoglobin D) Bone marrow failure E) Answer Not Known
5. What is India's current ranking among the world's largest economies by GDP?
A) Fourth largest B) Third largest C) Fifth largest D) Sixth largest E) Answer Not Known
6. Which prestigious Indian civilian honor was conferred upon Lord Bhikhu Parekh?
A) Padma Vibhushan B) Bharat Ratna C) Padma Shri D) Padma Bhushan E) Answer Not Known
October 14, 2025 6 Qs
1. Aran Illams, which were recently inaugurated in Chennai and Madurai, are facilities meant for which community?
A) Transgender Persons B) Homeless People C) Senior Citizens D) Orphans E) Answer Not Known
2. Which mobile application won the TechNature Award at the IUCN World Conservation Congress?
A) Marine Guardian App B) Ocean Alert System C) Fisher Friend Mobile App D) Coastal Watch App E) Answer Not Known
3. Which multinational electronics manufacturer recently announced a ₹15,000 crore investment in Tamil Nadu?
A) Samsung Electronics B) Foxconn Technology Group C) Apple Inc. D) Pegatron Corporation E) Answer Not Known
4. By what year has Indian Railways set its target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions?
A) 2030 B) 2025 C) 2047 D) 2070 E) Answer Not Known
5. According to a recent Stanford University study, which big cat species has the lowest genetic diversity in the world?
A) Cheetah B) Snow Leopard C) Asian Leopard D) Puma E) Answer Not Known
6. In which year was the Nobel Prize in Economics first awarded?
A) 1901 B) 1945 C) 1973 D) 1969 E) Answer Not Known
October 15, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the annual financial assistance offered under the Auto Mitra programme?
A) ₹15,000 B) ₹10,000 C) ₹20,000 D) ₹30,000 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which two Buddhist disciples' holy relics will India send to Mongolia in 2026?
A) Ananda and Mahakashyapa B) Sariputra and Maudgalyayana C) Subhuti and Rahula D) Upali and Aniruddha E) Answer Not Known
3. Which fish species had the highest microplastic concentration among pelagic species?
A) Mackerel B) Sardine C) Anchovy D) Bamboo shark E) Answer Not Known
4. When did ISRO conduct the first successful test of the Crew Escape System?
A) August 2023 B) October 2023 C) December 2023 D) February 2024 E) Answer Not Known
5. What is India's target for non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030?
A) 450 GW B) 400 GW C) 550 GW D) 500 GW E) Answer Not Known
October 16, 2025 5 Qs
1. The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 provides citizenship to religious minorities from how many neighboring countries?
A) Two countries B) Five countries C) Four countries D) Three countries E) Answer Not Known
2. According to the India Justice Report 2025, what percentage of judges in India's High Courts are women?
A) 14% B) 10% C) 18% D) 22% E) Answer Not Known
3. Which Indian company launched the world's first intranasal COVID-19 vaccine?
A) Serum Institute of India B) Bharat Biotech C) Biocon D) Cadila Healthcare E) Answer Not Known
4. On the sidelines of which summit was the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) launched?
A) BRICS Summit in Johannesburg B) G-20 Summit in Delhi C) ASEAN Summit in Jakarta D) SCO Summit in Samarkand E) Answer Not Known
5. In which Indian state is the Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve located?
A) Tamil Nadu B) Kerala C) Karnataka D) Andhra Pradesh E) Answer Not Known
October 17, 2025 5 Qs
1. How many days did the Drafting Committee sit to finalize the Constitution of India?
A) 114 days B) 125 days C) 141 days D) 165 days E) Answer Not Known
2. What percentage of Tamil Nadu's annual rainfall comes from the Northeast Monsoon season (1971- 2020 data)?
A) 38% B) 42% C) 48% D) 52% E) Answer Not Known
3. Under which Constitutional Article was the GST Council established?
A) Article 279A B) Article 268 C) Article 246A D) Article 280 E) Answer Not Known
4. According to PM Modi, which city in Andhra Pradesh is proposed to become a national hub for the drone sector?
A) Visakhapatnam B) Kurnool C) Vijayawada D) Tirupati E) Answer Not Known
5. What does one carbon credit represent in the context of carbon crediting mechanisms?
A) One tonne of carbon dioxide produced B) Annual emission limit for one industrial unit C) Investment of one million dollars in renewable energy D) A certified reduction or removal of greenhouse gases in CO2-equivalents E) Answer Not Known
October 18, 2025 5 Qs
1. Which Australian state is spearheading water management collaboration with Tamil Nadu?
A) South Australia B) New South Wales C) Victoria D) Queensland E) Answer Not Known
2. Which dam project on the Kabul River has India offered to build in Afghanistan?
A) Salma Dam B) Shahtoot Dam C) Kajaki Dam D) Naghlu Dam E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the name of India's indigenous rotavirus vaccine introduced in the Universal Immunisation Programme?
A) Covaxin B) Rotateq C) Rotarix D) Rotavac E) Answer Not Known
4. Which city hosted the 25th SCO Summit where Xi-Modi held their 19th meeting?
A) Beijing B) Shanghai C) Tianjin D) Guangzhou E) Answer Not Known
5. When was the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) officially launched?
A) September 2022 B) September 2023 C) October 2023 D) January 2024 E) Answer Not Known
October 19, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which chemical, previously used as an oxidizing agent in fireworks, has been banned by the Supreme Court?
A) Barium Nitrate B) Potassium Nitrate C) Sodium Chlorate D) Magnesium Powder E) Answer Not Known
2. In which district of Tamil Nadu is the proposed International Dugong Conservation Centre planned to be established?
A) Ramanathapuram B) Thanjavur C) Nagapattinam D) Pudukkottai E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the blooming periodicity of Strobilanthes sessilis, the kurinji species found in Gudalur?
A) Once in 4 years B) Once in 8 years C) Once in 10 years D) Once in 12 years E) Answer Not Known
4. Who is the current Foreign Secretary of India as of 2025?
A) Harsh Vardhan Shringla B) Vinay Kwatra C) Ranjan Mathai D) Vikram Misri E) Answer Not Known
5. By what year does the International Maritime Organization aim to achieve net-zero emissions in the shipping industry?
A) 2040 B) 2045 C) 2050 D) 2060 E) Answer Not Known
6. Which Indian state has the highest number of wild elephants?
A) Assam B) Kerala C) Karnataka D) Tamil Nadu E) Answer Not Known
October 20, 2025 6 Qs
1. In which year was the India-Australia relationship elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP)?
A) 2018 B) 2019 C) 2020 D) 2021 E) Answer Not Known
2. Who are the three scientists awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance?
A) Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, Shimon Sakaguchi B) James Allison, Tasuku Honjo, Carl June C) Katalin Karikó, Drew Weissman, Robert Malone D) Bruce Beutler, Jules Hoffmann, Ralph Steinman E) Answer Not Known
3. Between which two coastal locations was the recent underwater archaeological survey conducted near Poompuhar?
A) Nagapattinam and Karaikal B) Thirumullaivasal and Neithavasal C) Tranquebar and Tarangambadi D) Vedharanyam and Kodiyakarai E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the name of the anti-submarine torpedo developed by DRDO that uses an Indic mythological reference?
A) Agneyastra B) Brahmastra C) Varunastra D) Pashupatastra E) Answer Not Known
5. How many nations currently comprise the BRICS grouping that India will chair in 2026?
A) 5 nations B) 13 nations C) 9 nations D) 11 nations E) Answer Not Known
6. When was Chandrayaan-2 launched by ISRO using the GSLV-Mk III rocket?
A) July 15, 2018 B) July 22, 2019 C) August 14, 2019 D) September 7, 2019 E) Answer Not Known
October 21, 2025 5 Qs
1. In which year did the village of Marur, Tirunelveli district, start celebrating 'green' Deepavali by avoiding firecrackers?
A) 1972 B) 1979 C) 1985 D) 1991 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which city became the first in India to implement Virtual Net Metering (VNM) for rooftops under the PM Surya Ghar scheme?
A) Bhopal B) Raipur C) Ranchi D) Jaipur E) Answer Not Known
3. Which Indian President was the first to travel to Sabarimala temple by road in 1971?
A) V.V. Giri B) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed C) Shankar Dayal Sharma D) R. Venkataraman E) Answer Not Known
4. Which state has the Indian Scops Owl been recently sighted in?
A) Tamil Nadu B) Andhra Pradesh C) Karnataka D) Kerala E) Answer Not Known
5. What is Retinoblastoma?
A) Brain cancer B) Blood cancer C) Skin cancer D) Eye cancer E) Answer Not Known
October 22, 2025 5 Qs
1. The Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops occurred in which year?
A) 2020 B) 2019 C) 2017 D) 2021 E) Answer Not Known
2. The National Platform for Domestic Workers (NPDW) was formed in which year to demand comprehensive legislation?
A) 2010 B) 2011 C) 2012 D) 2015 E) Answer Not Known
3. Which paramilitary force's personnel were killed in the 1959 incident that led to observance of Police Commemoration Day?
A) Border Security Force B) Indo-Tibetan Border Police C) Central Reserve Police Force D) Assam Rifles E) Answer Not Known
4. What is India's current Total Fertility Rate according to the UN Population Fund's State of World Population 2025 report?
A) 2.1 B) 1.9 C) 1.5 D) 2.3 E) Answer Not Known
5. Which Prime Minister of India undertook a highly successful visit to China in 1988 that improved bilateral relations?
A) Indira Gandhi B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee C) V.P. Singh D) Rajiv Gandhi E) Answer Not Known
October 23, 2025 7 Qs
1. According to the India Meteorological Department, what is the minimum rainfall intensity that defines a cloudburst event?
A) 100 mm in one hour B) 75 mm in one hour C) 50 mm in one hour D) 150 mm in one hour E) Answer Not Known
2. At which Lagrange point is India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory stationed?
A) Lagrange Point 3 (L3) B) Lagrange Point 2 (L2) C) Lagrange Point 1 (L1) D) Lagrange Point 4 (L4) E) Answer Not Known
3. Which state is set to become the first in India to be officially declared free of extreme poverty?
A) Tamil Nadu B) Kerala C) Gujarat D) Punjab E) Answer Not Known
4. Under which central government scheme does tribal students receive ₹1,300 monthly transport allowance?
A) Mid-Day Meal Scheme B) Samagra Shiksha Scheme C) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan D) Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan E) Answer Not Known
5. What is India's rank globally as an oil importer?
A) First-largest importer B) Second-largest importer C) Fourth-largest importer D) Third-largest importer E) Answer Not Known
6. What is India's global ranking in solar power generation according to the 2024-25 data?
A) First B) Second C) Third D) Fourth E) Answer Not Known
7. Who was the first Mahar woman to publish her autobiography in 1986?
A) Baby Kamble B) Kumud Pawde C) Daya Pawar D) Shantabai Kamble E) Answer Not Known
October 24, 2025 6 Qs
1. In which year was the Madras School of Arts originally established?
A) 1852 B) 1855 C) 1850 D) 1877 E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) primarily working on?
A) Digital provenance issues B) Cybersecurity protocols C) Blockchain technology D) Cloud computing standards E) Answer Not Known
3. What global ranking does India hold in terms of AI user base?
A) First largest B) Fourth largest C) Third largest D) Second largest E) Answer Not Known
4. Which city in Brazil will host the Conference of the Parties (COP) 30 in November?
A) Belém B) São Paulo C) Rio de Janeiro D) Brasília E) Answer Not Known
5. Which country is hosting the 47th ASEAN Summit in October 2025?
A) Indonesia B) Singapore C) Malaysia D) Thailand E) Answer Not Known
6. Which compound is commonly used in cloud seeding due to its crystal structure similarity with ice?
A) Calcium carbonate B) Silver iodide C) Potassium nitrate D) Magnesium sulfate E) Answer Not Known
October 25, 2025 6 Qs
1. What percentage of India's population comprises children (under 18 years)?
A) 39% B) 35% C) 31% D) 42% E) Answer Not Known
2. Which State is India's largest soybean producer, accounting for over 40% of the country's total production?
A) Maharashtra B) Madhya Pradesh C) Rajasthan D) Karnataka E) Answer Not Known
3. At which temple were copper plates inscribed with Thevaram hymns discovered in 2023?
A) Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram B) Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur C) Thoniappar Temple, Sirkazhi D) Meenakshi Temple, Madurai E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the proposed location for India's mega transshipment port in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A) Port Blair Bay B) Galathea Bay C) Havelock Bay D) Campbell Bay E) Answer Not Known
5. On which date is Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) observed in India?
A) October 2 B) December 15 C) November 14 D) October 31 E) Answer Not Known
6. What is the name of the digital platform being established under the Gyan Bharatam Mission to share India's manuscript heritage?
A) National Manuscript Archive B) Digital Heritage Platform C) National Digital Repository D) Manuscript Digital Library E) Answer Not Known
October 26, 2025 5 Qs
1. Which award under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar recognizes lifetime achievements in science and technology?
A) Vigyan Shri B) Vigyan Yuva C) Vigyan Ratna D) Vigyan Bhushan E) Answer Not Known
2. Who was posthumously awarded the Vigyan Ratna in 2025?
A) C.N.R. Rao B) Vikram Sarabhai C) Yash Pal D) Jayant Vishnu Narlikar E) Answer Not Known
3. Which quantum processor was used by Google to demonstrate quantum advantage in 2024?
A) Sycamore B) Willow C) Bristlecone D) Foxtail E) Answer Not Known
4. Suchindram-Theroor-Manakkudy Wetland Complex is part of which international conservation designation?
A) Ramsar Site B) UNESCO World Heritage Site C) Biosphere Reserve D) Important Bird Area E) Answer Not Known
5. Which CSIR institute initiated the development of 'green' crackers in 2018?
A) CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute B) CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute C) CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology D) CSIR-Central Pollution Control Board E) Answer Not Known
October 27, 2025 4 Qs
1. What percentage of Nepal's total international trade is constituted by India?
A) 55% B) 60% C) 65% D) 70% E) Answer Not Known
2. On which date is Janjatiya Gaurav Divas observed annually in India?
A) November 10 B) November 15 C) November 20 D) November 25 E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the name of the residential school scheme for tribal students?
A) Eklavya Model Residential School B) Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya C) Navodaya Vidyalaya D) Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya E) Answer Not Known
4. Which national park in Sikkim has been rated "good" in its conservation outlook by IUCN?
A) Namdapha National Park B) Khangchendzonga National Park C) Singalila National Park D) Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary E) Answer Not Known
October 28, 2025 5 Qs
1. In which year was the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act enacted in India?
A) 1927 B) 1948 C) 1954 D) 1962 E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year did the Dogri language receive constitutional recognition in India?
A) 1992 B) 2003 C) 2011 D) 2020 E) Answer Not Known
3. Which state consistently ranks first in India's Human Development Index?
A) Tamil Nadu B) Maharashtra C) Kerala D) Karnataka E) Answer Not Known
4. Which Indian state has the highest Gross Enrollment Ratio in higher education?
A) Kerala B) Tamil Nadu C) Punjab D) Himachal Pradesh E) Answer Not Known
5. Who was India's first Chief Justice after independence?
A) Harilal Kania B) M.C. Mahajan C) B.K. Mukherjea D) Mehr Chand Mahajan E) Answer Not Known
October 29, 2025 5 Qs
1. Who were the three laureates awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics?
A) Joel Mokyr, Paul Krugman, Joseph Stiglitz B) Philippe Aghion, Peter Howitt, Daron Acemoglu C) Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, Peter Howitt D) Robert Fogel, Douglass North, Simon Kuznets E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year did India become a dialogue partner of ASEAN?
A) 1992 B) 1995 C) 2002 D) 2007 E) Answer Not Known
3. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Eighth Central Pay Commission?
A) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud (Retd.) B) Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd.) C) Justice N.V. Ramana (Retd.) D) Justice U.U. Lalit (Retd.) E) Answer Not Known
4. Who led the first Backward Classes Commission in 1955 that identified the most backward castes in India?
A) Kaka Saheb Kalelkar B) Mungeri Lal C) B.P. Mandal D) Karpoori Thakur E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the name of the cyclone that made landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh in October 2025?
A) Cyclone Fengal B) Cyclone Michaung C) Cyclone Mandous D) Cyclone Montha E) Answer Not Known
October 30, 2025 5 Qs
1. Who is the current Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu?
A) Satyabrata Sahoo B) Archana Patnaik C) Rajesh Lakhoni D) Kumar Jayant E) Answer Not Known
2. By which year does India aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions?
A) 2050 B) 2060 C) 2080 D) 2070 E) Answer Not Known
3. In which year was the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme launched by India?
A) 2020 B) 2019 C) 2018 D) 2021 E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year was the Paris Agreement adopted at COP21?
A) 2013 B) 2014 C) 2015 D) 2016 E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the full form of the PM SHRI scheme?
A) Prime Minister Schools for Holistic Reform Initiative B) Prime Minister Schools for Rising India C) Prime Minister Schools for Rural Infrastructure D) Prime Minister Schools for Higher Research Innovation E) Answer Not Known
October 31, 2025 7 Qs
1. What is Tamil Nadu's rank in total installed renewable energy capacity in India?
A) Second B) Third C) Fourth D) Fifth E) Answer Not Known
2. Under which government initiative will CBSE schools offer AI as a skill subject from Class 6?
A) Skilling for AI Readiness B) Digital India Mission C) National Education Technology D) Smart Schools Initiative E) Answer Not Known
3. Which tribal community in Great Nicobar is categorized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group?
A) Nicobarese B) Onge C) Jarawa D) Shompen E) Answer Not Known
4. Who has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, set to assume office on November 24?
A) Justice Bhushan R. Gavai B) Justice Surya Kant C) Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal D) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud E) Answer Not Known
5. In which year was the manimandapam for Muthuramalinga Thevar completed?
A) 1974 B) 1969 C) 2007 D) 1971 E) Answer Not Known
6. In which year was the Forest Rights Act (FRA) enacted in India?
A) 2004 B) 2006 C) 2008 D) 2010 E) Answer Not Known
7. What is the height of the Statue of Unity dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
A) 152 metres B) 172 metres C) 192 metres D) 182 metres E) Answer Not Known
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