Welcome to Current Affairs in English 03 October 2025 – your one-stop platform for the latest national and international updates. These 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with detailed explanations are curated for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Defence, and Railway aspirants. Stay ahead in your exam preparation with today’s most important current affairs.
Current Affairs in English 03 October 2025
1. What was the former name of the ‘Anant Weapon System’ being procured by the Indian Army?
A) QRSAM
B) Akash
C) Vasarod
D) Astra
Answer: The former name of the Anant Weapon System was QRSAM (Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile). It is designed to enhance India’s air defense, especially along China and Pakistan borders.
2. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is preventive detention provided?
A) Article 20
B) Article 21
C) Article 22
D) Article 23
Answer: Preventive detention is mentioned in Article 22 of the Indian Constitution. It empowers authorities to detain individuals to prevent threats to public order or national security.
3. In which state has wheat been successfully cultivated using a new desert soil-making technique?
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Haryana
D) Punjab
Answer: Scientists in Rajasthan successfully grew wheat by converting barren desert sand into fertile soil. This biotechnology breakthrough will boost agriculture in arid zones.
4. UPSC celebrated which Foundation Day on 1 October 2025?
A) 90th
B) 99th
C) 100th (Centenary)
D) 75th
Answer: UPSC marked its 100th Foundation Day on 1 October 2025. Established in 1926, it has been the backbone of India’s civil services recruitment.
5. Who constituted the six-member Payment Regulatory Board (PRB)?
A) Finance Ministry
B) SEBI
C) RBI
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) set up the PRB to regulate and oversee payment systems in India, chaired by the RBI Governor.
6. Which institute developed a siphon-powered thermal desalination system to convert seawater into drinking water?
A) IIT Madras
B) DRDO
C) IISc Bengaluru
D) ISRO
Answer: IISc Bengaluru developed the siphon-powered desalination system, a low-energy solution to provide safe drinking water from seawater.
7. Where did Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav lay the foundation stone of ‘Namo Van’?
A) Gurugram
B) Manesar
C) Faridabad
D) Chandigarh
Answer: The foundation stone of ‘Namo Van’ was laid in Manesar, Haryana. The project aims to plant 750+ plant species for biodiversity conservation.
8. Who created a new world record with 931 points in ICC Men’s T20 Batting Rankings?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Tilak Varma
C) Abhishek Sharma
D) Yashasvi Jaiswal
Answer: Indian batsman Abhishek Sharma scored 931 rating points, setting a world record in ICC Men’s T20 Batting Rankings.
9. Who became the first person in history with a net worth of $500 billion?
A) Jeff Bezos
B) Bernard Arnault
C) Elon Musk
D) Larry Ellison
Answer: Elon Musk became the first-ever person with a $500 billion net worth, driven by Tesla and SpaceX valuations.
10. Who received the National Lata Mangeshkar Award in September 2025?
A) Udit Narayan
B) Sonu Nigam
C) Kumar Sanu
D) Shreya Ghoshal
Answer: Renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam received the National Lata Mangeshkar Award for his contribution to Indian music.
11. Which country topped the Gallup Global Safety Report 2025?
A) Switzerland
B) Tajikistan
C) Singapore
D) Oman
Answer: Singapore topped the Gallup Global Safety Report 2025. It has been ranked among the world’s safest countries for years.
12. Which district became India’s first child marriage-free district in October 2025?
A) Ganjam, Odisha
B) Balod, Chhattisgarh
C) Surajpur, Chhattisgarh
D) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Balod, Chhattisgarh was declared India’s first child marriage-free district after significant awareness campaigns.
13. Who was appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Delhi in October 2025?
A) Dharmendra
B) Rajeev Verma
C) Praveen Ranjan
D) Satish Kumar
Answer: Rajeev Verma, a 1992-batch IAS officer, was appointed Delhi’s Chief Secretary in October 2025.
14. When is the International Day of Older Persons observed?
A) 30 September
B) 1 October
C) 2 October
D) 5 October
Answer: The International Day of Older Persons is observed on 1 October every year to honor senior citizens.
15. Which Army Corps organized the ‘Drone Kavach’ exercise in Arunachal Pradesh?
A) Gajraj Corps
B) Spear Corps
C) Chinar Corps
D) Kharga Corps
Answer: Spear Corps conducted the ‘Drone Kavach’ exercise in Arunachal Pradesh to strengthen defense against UAV threats.
16. ‘Buoi’ typhoon that hit Vietnam and the Philippines originated in which ocean?
A) Indian Ocean
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Western Pacific Ocean
D) South China Sea
Answer: The Buoi Typhoon originated in the Western Pacific Ocean, later impacting Vietnam and the Philippines.
17. Which state cabinet approved the establishment of ‘MahaCare Foundation’ for cancer patients?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Maharashtra
Answer: The Maharashtra government approved the ‘MahaCare Foundation’ for improved cancer treatment and patient support.
18. Bathukamma, the flower festival, is mainly celebrated in which state?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Telangana
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: Bathukamma Festival is celebrated primarily in Telangana, where women arrange flowers in unique patterns.
19. Where was the third edition of ‘Unmesh’ International Literature Festival held?
A) Bhopal
B) Patna
C) New Delhi
D) Shimla
Answer: The third edition of Unmesh Literature Festival was held in Patna, Bihar in October 2025.
20. Who received the 31st Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environmental Protection?
A) Sahaj Samruddha & Shri Veerappan
B) Vandana Shiva
C) Rajendra Singh
D) Sunita Narain
Answer: Sahaj Samruddha (Mysuru) and Shri Veerappan (Cuddalore) jointly won the 31st Swaminathan Award for environmental protection.
21. Where will Tata Group set up India’s first private helicopter assembly line?
A) Bengaluru
B) Hyderabad
C) Karnataka (Vemagal)
D) Pune
Answer: Tata Group will establish India’s first private helicopter assembly line at Vemagal, Karnataka.
22. Who became the richest woman in India as per M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025?
A) Falguni Nayar
B) Savitri Jindal
C) Roshni Nadar Malhotra
D) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Answer: Roshni Nadar Malhotra, HCL Tech Chairperson, was named the richest woman in India in 2025.
23. How many medals did India win at ISSF Junior World Cup 2025?
A) 26
B) 32
C) 37
D) 41
Answer: India won a total of 37 medals at ISSF Junior World Cup 2025, topping the medal tally.
24. Who will receive Karnataka’s Mahatma Gandhi Seva Award 2025?
A) Ramachandra Guha
B) Romila Thapar
C) Irfan Habib
D) Medha Patkar
Answer: Renowned historian Ramachandra Guha was chosen for Karnataka’s Mahatma Gandhi Seva Award 2025.
25. Which organization developed the ‘My Bharat’ mobile app?
A) NIC
B) Digital India Corporation
C) BBNL
D) STPI
Answer: The Digital India Corporation developed the ‘My Bharat’ app for governance and citizen services.
26. What is the tenure of Payment Regulatory Board (PRB) members?
A) 3 years
B) 4 years
C) 5 years
D) 6 years
Answer: PRB members will have a tenure of 4 years or until age 70, whichever is earlier.
27. Who authored the book ‘Wings of Valor’?
A) A.P. Singh
B) Swapnal Pandey
C) Rachna Bisht Rawat
D) Shiv Aroor
Answer: The book ‘Wings of Valor’ was authored by Swapnal Pandey, covering Indian Air Force operations including ‘Operation Sindhu’.
28. Who won the 62nd National Chess Championship 2025?
A) H. Gautam Krishna
B) Vidit Gujrathi
C) P. Iniyan
D) Arjun Erigaisi
Answer: Tamil Nadu’s P. Iniyan won the 62nd National Chess Championship held in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
29. Which Indian city became the first slum-free city in 2025?
A) Indore
B) Chandigarh
C) Nagpur
D) Mumbai
Answer: Chandigarh was declared India’s first slum-free city after completing the ‘Small Flat Scheme’.
30. How tall is the recently inaugurated Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China?
A) 550 meters
B) 600 meters
C) 625 meters
D) 700 meters
Answer: The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China is 625 meters high, making it the tallest bridge in the world.
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