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Daily Current Affairs in English 17 October 2025
(Top 30 GK Questions & Answers)
1. What is India’s rank in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2025?
A) 115th
B) 99th
C) 102nd
D) 85th
Answer: C) 102nd
Brief Info: India ranks 102nd among 123 countries with a score of 25.8 — falling under the “serious hunger” category.
2. What is India’s rank in the Henley Passport Index 2025 (Q3)?
A) 77th
B) 85th
C) 90th
D) 106th
Answer: B) 85th
Brief Info: Indian passport holders can travel visa-free or with visa-on-arrival access to 57 countries.
3. In which state will the Khelo India University Games 2025 be held?
A) Bihar
B) Gujarat
C) Maharashtra
D) Rajasthan
Answer: D) Rajasthan
Brief Info: Rajasthan will host the 2025 edition across seven cities between November and December.
4. What is Google’s new AI model for cancer drug discovery called?
A) DeepMind Alpha
B) C2S Scale 27B
C) Google Health AI
D) Gemini Pro
Answer: B) C2S Scale 27B
Brief Info: The model has 27 billion parameters and helps suggest optimal drug combinations for cancer research.
5. Who was appointed IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director in October 2025?
A) Kristalina Georgieva
B) Dan Kats
C) Shirish Chandra Murmu
D) Anant Goenka
Answer: B) Dan Kats
Brief Info: Dan Kats was appointed IMF’s Deputy MD on 6 October 2025.
6. Under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, which platform will be used for transactions?
A) International Carbon Exchange
B) National Registry and Platform
C) GHG Tracker
D) Vera Exchange
Answer: B) National Registry and Platform
Brief Info: The government will regulate carbon trade under this centralised digital platform.
7. The flower Impatiens rajibiana was discovered in which Indian state?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Sikkim
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: C) Arunachal Pradesh
Brief Info: A new balsam species discovered in Shergaon forests of Arunachal Pradesh.
8. The Naing Hydroelectric Project is built on which river?
A) Siom River (Arunachal Pradesh)
B) Bhagirathi River (Uttarakhand)
C) Teesta River (Sikkim)
D) Satluj River (Himachal Pradesh)
Answer: A) Siom River, Arunachal Pradesh
Brief Info: A 1000 MW run-of-the-river project enhancing green power capacity.
9. When is World Food Day observed?
A) 14 October
B) 15 October
C) 16 October
D) 17 October
Answer: C) 16 October
Brief Info: Celebrated annually on 16 October to mark the founding of the FAO in 1945.
10. Which sport debuted as a demonstration event at Khelo India University Games 2025?
A) Beach Volleyball
B) Canoeing
C) Kayaking
D) Kho-Kho
Answer: D) Kho-Kho
Brief Info: Kho-Kho was featured for the first time as a demonstration event.
11. Who became the President of FICCI for 2025–26?
A) Harshvardhan Agarwal
B) Sanjay Gupta
C) Anant Goenka
D) Sameer Kamat
Answer: C) Anant Goenka
Brief Info: Anant Goenka was elected President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).
12. UNESCO launched a virtual museum of stolen artifacts during which event?
A) World Heritage Convention
B) Mondiacult 2025
C) Geneva Convention
D) World Cultural Forum
Answer: B) Mondiacult 2025
Brief Info: Features over 240 stolen cultural objects from 46 countries.
13. In which year was the Global Hunger Index introduced?
A) 1981
B) 1991
C) 2006
D) 2016
Answer: C) 2006
Brief Info: Jointly published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe since 2006.
14. What kind of trade deal did India and Brazil strengthen on 16 October 2025?
A) ASEAN FTA
B) Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)
C) CEPA
D) Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
Answer: B) Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)
Brief Info: India and Mercosur nations reaffirmed the PTA to expand tariff benefits.
15. Where was the Advanced Night Vision Factory inaugurated?
A) Kurnool
B) Visakhapatnam
C) Nimmaluru
D) Bengaluru
Answer: C) Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh
Brief Info: Set up by BEL to manufacture indigenous electro-optical night-vision systems.
16. Where will Google’s largest AI data hub be located?
A) Chennai
B) Noida
C) Mumbai
D) Visakhapatnam
Answer: D) Visakhapatnam
Brief Info: Google’s largest global AI facility with an investment of $15 billion.
17. Which company received Mini Ratna status from the Government of India?
A) BEL
B) Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
C) RailTel
D) ONGC
Answer: B) Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
Brief Info: HSL in Visakhapatnam gained Mini-Ratna status for operational performance.
18. Who authored “Ready, Relevant and Resurgent: Shaping a Future Ready Force”?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Anil Chauhan
C) Manoj Pandey
D) Bipin Rawat
Answer: B) Anil Chauhan
Brief Info: Released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the book focuses on India’s defence transformation.
19. Who won ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September 2025?
A) Harmanpreet Kaur
B) Smriti Mandhana
C) Deepti Sharma
D) Shafali Verma
Answer: B) Smriti Mandhana
Brief Info: Honoured for her excellent all-format performances in September 2025.
20. Which player achieved a record 60 international assists?
A) Cristiano Ronaldo
B) Sunil Chhetri
C) Lionel Messi
D) Neymar Jr.
Answer: C) Lionel Messi
Brief Info: Messi set a new world record with 60 assists in international football.
21. Which indicator is NOT included in the Global Hunger Index?
A) Undernourishment
B) Child Mortality
C) Maternal Mortality
D) Child Stunting
Answer: C) Maternal Mortality
Brief Info: GHI includes four indicators — undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting, and child mortality.
22. National Good Governance Day is celebrated on whose birthday?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D) Sardar Patel
Answer: C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Brief Info: Observed annually on 25 December to promote transparency and accountability in governance.
23. Who are the founding members of Mercosur?
A) Chile, Colombia, Peru, Guyana
B) Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
C) Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Suriname
D) Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, Venezuela
Answer: B) Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
Brief Info: Mercosur, known as the Southern Common Market, is one of the leading economic blocs globally.
24. World Students’ Day is observed in honour of which Indian President?
A) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
B) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C) Pranab Mukherjee
D) Ram Nath Kovind
Answer: B) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Brief Info: The United Nations declared 15 October as World Students’ Day in 2010.
25. Which state won the 30th Senior Women’s National Football Championship?
A) West Bengal
B) Manipur
C) Kerala
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) Manipur
Brief Info: Manipur beat West Bengal 1–0 to clinch the championship for the second consecutive year.
26. Who is the current DRDO Chairman?
A) G. Satheesh Reddy
B) Sameer Kamat
C) Dr. A. Rajarajan
D) Virendra Vats
Answer: B) Sameer Kamat
Brief Info: Sameer Kamat recently confirmed successful tests of new parachute systems.
27. Which Indian state introduced the “Right to Disconnect” Bill?
A) Maharashtra
B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Kerala
Brief Info: It allows employees to disconnect from work-related communication after office hours.
28. Limestone has been classified under which mineral category?
A) Minor Mineral
B) Atomic Mineral
C) Major Mineral
D) End-use Mineral
Answer: C) Major Mineral
Brief Info: Limestone is now regulated by the central government as a major mineral.
29. What is India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index 2025?
A) 38
B) 64
C) 85
D) 102
Answer: A) 38
Brief Info: India’s innovation ranking improved to 38th globally, reflecting progress in research and patents.
30. Which wetlands were rejuvenated under the Gomti Revival Mission?
A) Ramgarh Tal
B) Ekana Wetland and Sajan Lake Wetland
C) Upper Ganga Wetland
D) Sur Sarovar Lake
Answer: B) Ekana Wetland and Sajan Lake Wetland
Brief Info: Both wetlands were restored under the Gomti River conservation initiative.
Final Thoughts
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