Current Affairs in English 07 October 2025 | Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answers
1. In which city did the 6th edition of the Global Fintech Festival 2025 begin?
(A) New Delhi
(B) Mumbai
(C) Bengaluru
(D) Gandhinagar
Answer: (B)
Info: The 6th edition of the Global Fintech Festival 2025 started at Jio World Centre in Mumbai. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the event with the theme “Empowering Finance for a Better World through AI.”
2. What is the main objective of Southeast Asia’s first Coral Larvae Cryo Bank?
(A) Promote fishing
(B) Secure sea trade routes
(C) Preserve coral genetic diversity
(D) Control water pollution
Answer: (C)
Info: The Coral Larvae Cryo Bank aims to preserve coral genetic diversity and protect marine reef ecosystems.
3. The military exercise ‘Yudh Kaushal’ was conducted by whom?
(A) India and the USA
(B) Indian Armed Forces (Self-conducted)
(C) India and Russia
(D) India and Singapore
Answer: (B)
Info: ‘Yudh Kaushal’ was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces to enhance internal coordination and tactical readiness.
4. Which 24-year-old American tennis player won the China Open 2025?
(A) Serena Williams
(B) Amanda Anisimova
(C) Maria Sharapova
(D) Naomi Osaka
Answer: (B)
Info: Amanda Anisimova won the China Open 2025, marking her first major title at this event.
5. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) constructed the world’s highest motorable road at what altitude in Ladakh?
(A) 18,000 feet
(B) 19,400 feet
(C) 20,000 feet
(D) 17,500 feet
Answer: (B)
Info: The BRO constructed the world’s highest motorable road at 19,400 feet in the Meghla Pass region of Ladakh.
6. What is the main objective of the PM SETU Scheme?
(A) Provide overseas jobs to youth
(B) Modernize over 1000 ITIs
(C) Provide free housing to poor families
(D) Offer loans to small businesses
Answer: (B)
Info: The PM SETU (Skill and Employability Transformation through Up-skilled ITIs) scheme focuses on modernizing over 1000 Industrial Training Institutes across India.
7. Why is the Coral Reef region called the “Amazon of the Seas”?
(A) It is the largest water body
(B) It houses 75% of the world’s coral species
(C) It is located near South America
(D) It is the deepest ocean area
Answer: (B)
Info: The Coral Triangle region is called the “Amazon of the Seas” because it contains over 75% of the world’s coral species.
8. Where was India’s first ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’ inaugurated?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Gujarat
(D) Maharashtra
Answer: (B)
Info: India’s first Namo Biodiversity Park was inaugurated in Alwar district, Rajasthan.
9. Where will the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference 2025 be held?
(A) New Delhi
(B) Barbados
(C) London
(D) Kohima
Answer: (B)
Info: The 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference 2025 will be hosted in Barbados.
10. Where has SECL launched its first women-operated central store unit?
(A) Korba, Chhattisgarh
(B) Bodhgaya, Bihar
(C) Raniganj, West Bengal
(D) Nagpur, Maharashtra
Answer: (A)
Info: SECL inaugurated its first fully women-operated central store unit in Korba, Chhattisgarh, promoting women’s leadership in mining operations.
11. Which ship from the Arnala class was recently inducted into the Indian Navy?
(A) INS Vikrant
(B) INS Androth
(C) INS Shivalik
(D) INS Delhi
Answer: (B)
Info: INS Androth, the second ship of the Arnala class, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on 6 October 2025.
12. What does the word “Vyom” in Vyommitra robot mean?
(A) Space
(B) Flight
(C) Human
(D) Friend
Answer: (A)
Info: “Vyom” means space. Vyommitra is a humanoid robot developed for ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission.
13. Which states were affected by Cyclone ‘Shakti’?
(A) Tamil Nadu and Kerala
(B) Maharashtra and Gujarat
(C) Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
(D) Goa and Karnataka
Answer: (B)
Info: Cyclone Shakti primarily impacted the coastal regions of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
14. Which country tested its first long-range cruise missile ‘Flamingo’?
(A) Russia
(B) Ukraine
(C) China
(D) North Korea
Answer: (B)
Info: Ukraine successfully tested its first 3,000 km range cruise missile named ‘Flamingo’.
15. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Ironman India?
(A) Priyanka Chopra
(B) Deepika Padukone
(C) Saiyami Kher
(D) Alia Bhatt
Answer: (C)
Info: Saiyami Kher has been appointed as the official ambassador of Ironman India.
16. Which three sports are part of the Ironman Triathlon?
(A) Marathon, Cycling, Skiing
(B) Swimming, Cycling, Running
(C) Long Jump, High Jump, Running
(D) Weightlifting, Swimming, Cycling
Answer: (B)
Info: The Ironman Triathlon includes swimming, cycling, and running events.
17. Who is the author of the book ‘Different but Knowledge’?
(A) M.J. Akbar
(B) Harinder Baweja
(C) Anupam Kher
(D) Arun Sethi
Answer: (C)
Info: The book ‘Different but Knowledge’ has been authored by Anupam Kher.
18. What was India’s rank in the World Para Athletics Championship 2025?
(A) 5th
(B) 8th
(C) 10th
(D) 12th
Answer: (C)
Info: India secured the 10th rank in the World Para Athletics Championship 2025.
19. Which Indian force launched an AI-based Command Center?
(A) Indian Navy
(B) BSF
(C) Air Force
(D) Indian Army
Answer: (B)
Info: The Border Security Force (BSF) launched an AI and GIS-based Command Center to strengthen surveillance.
20. Which Prime Minister of France recently resigned?
(A) Emmanuel Macron
(B) Sebastien Locarno
(C) Antonio Guterres
(D) Keir Starmer
Answer: (B)
Info: French Prime Minister Sebastien Locarno recently submitted his resignation.
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