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Daily Current Affairs In English 30 October 2025
(Top 30 GK Questions & Answers)
Q1. Which award has India Post Payments Bank recently received?
A) Mother Teresa Award
B) Digital Payments Award 2024–25
C) Padma Shri
D) Chatha Ravindran Award
Answer: B) Digital Payments Award 2024–25
Brief Info: India Post Payments Bank received this award for promoting digital payments and expanding financial inclusion across rural areas.
Q2. Which Indian Grandmasters won individual gold medals at the European Chess Club Cup 2025?
A) R Vaishali
B) Koneru Humpy
C) Divya Deshmukh and D Gukesh
D) Arjun Erigaisi
Answer: C) Divya Deshmukh and D Gukesh
Brief Info: Both players secured gold medals at the European Chess Club Cup 2025 held in Greece.
Q3. Who has been nominated as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI)?
A) Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur
B) Justice Surya Kant
C) Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
D) Justice V Narayanan
Answer: B) Justice Surya Kant
Brief Info: Justice Surya Kant will succeed Justice D. Y. Chandrachud as the next Chief Justice of India.
Q4. The Taptan volcano in Iran, which became active after 700,000 years, belongs to which category?
A) Active
B) Dormant
C) Extinct
D) Under Formation
Answer: B) Dormant
Brief Info: Scientists confirmed volcanic activity after 700,000 years, classifying Taptan as a dormant volcano.
Q5. Who has been named the 2025 Top Agri-Food Leader by the World Food Prize Foundation?
A) Norman Borlaug
B) Sanjeev Kapoor
C) Mariangela Hugrangeria
D) M S Swaminathan
Answer: B) Sanjeev Kapoor
Brief Info: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor was honoured for his efforts in promoting healthy food and sustainable agriculture.
Q6. A 4,000-year-old Harappan inn has been found in which region of Gujarat?
A) Lothal
B) Dholavira
C) Kutch
D) Rangpur
Answer: C) Kutch
Brief Info: Archaeologists discovered the site at Kotda Bhadli, proving evidence of ancient trade activities.
Q7. Cyber Security Awareness Month is observed every year in which month?
A) September
B) October
C) November
D) December
Answer: B) October
Brief Info: October is globally observed to spread awareness about online security and data protection.
Q8. Which state signed an MoU with the Ministry of Education to join the PM SHRI School scheme?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Goa
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Kerala
Brief Info: Kerala joined the PM SHRI scheme, aiming to transform schools into model education centres.
Q9. Where will the 2025 Naval Commanders Conference be held?
A) Bhopal
B) Lucknow
C) Ayodhya
D) New Delhi
Answer: D) New Delhi
Brief Info: The conference will discuss future maritime strategies and naval operations.
Q10. The Deep Sea Fishing Vessels launched by Amit Shah were part of which scheme?
A) Sagarmala Project
B) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
C) Blue Revolution Mission
D) Jal Jeevan Mission
Answer: B) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Brief Info: The vessels were launched under PMMSY to promote sustainable fishing practices.
Q11. Which bank launched the “Smart Agri Credit Card” for farmers?
A) HDFC Bank
B) Axis Bank
C) State Bank of India
D) Canara Bank
Answer: D) Canara Bank
Brief Info: The Smart Agri Credit Card offers digital access to credit for agricultural and allied activities.
Q12. Who has been appointed as the new President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)?
A) Mary Kom
B) P T Usha
C) Deepa Malik
D) Anju Bobby George
Answer: B) P T Usha
Brief Info: Legendary athlete P T Usha continues as IOA President, emphasizing sports infrastructure and athlete welfare.
Q13. Which country hosted the 2025 ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting?
A) Indonesia
B) Singapore
C) Malaysia
D) Vietnam
Answer: A) Indonesia
Brief Info: The meeting discussed regional security cooperation and maritime peace in the Indo-Pacific.
Q14. Who became the first Indian female cricketer to complete 200 ODI wickets?
A) Deepti Sharma
B) Jhulan Goswami
C) Poonam Yadav
D) Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Answer: A) Deepti Sharma
Brief Info: Deepti Sharma achieved this milestone during the 2025 series against Australia.
Q15. Which country launched the world’s fastest AI supercomputer “Aurora”?
A) Japan
B) USA
C) China
D) Germany
Answer: B) USA
Brief Info: The U.S. launched Aurora capable of exascale computing for AI and scientific research.
Q16. Which state topped the “India Innovation Index 2025”?
A) Karnataka
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Gujarat
Answer: A) Karnataka
Brief Info: Karnataka maintained its top position due to strong R&D and startup ecosystem.
Q17. The “Surya Tilak Project” recently inaugurated in Ayodhya is related to which temple?
A) Ram Temple
B) Hanuman Garhi
C) Kanak Bhawan
D) Bharat Mandir
Answer: A) Ram Temple
Brief Info: The project ensures sunlight falls on Ram Lalla’s forehead every Ram Navami.
Q18. Which country will host the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy?
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) England
D) Australia
Answer: B) Pakistan
Brief Info: ICC confirmed Pakistan as the official host for the Champions Trophy 2025.
Q19. The “One Health Mission” launched by India aims to control which type of diseases?
A) Waterborne
B) Vector-borne
C) Zoonotic
D) Viral
Answer: C) Zoonotic
Brief Info: The mission focuses on preventing diseases transmitted from animals to humans.
Q20. The “Sagar Kavach 2025” exercise was conducted in which coastal area?
A) Odisha
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Answer: A) Odisha
Brief Info: It was a coastal security exercise involving Navy, Coast Guard, and state agencies.
Q21. Who won the 2025 Ballon d’Or award?
A) Kylian Mbappe
B) Lionel Messi
C) Erling Haaland
D) Vinícius Jr.
Answer: C) Erling Haaland
Brief Info: The Norwegian striker received the award for his record-breaking goal tally in 2024–25.
Q22. Which state became India’s first to achieve complete rural electrification in 2025?
A) Bihar
B) Kerala
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Sikkim
Answer: D) Sikkim
Brief Info: Sikkim achieved 100% rural electrification, ensuring power in all remote villages.
Q23. Which Indian city hosted the 2025 Global AI Summit?
A) Hyderabad
B) Bengaluru
C) New Delhi
D) Pune
Answer: B) Bengaluru
Brief Info: The event showcased AI innovations and policy discussions with global tech leaders.
Q24. Who was appointed as the new MD & CEO of Bank of India?
A) Atanu Kumar Das
B) Rajneesh Karnatak
C) Rakesh Sharma
D) Devendra Kumar
Answer: D) Devendra Kumar
Brief Info: Devendra Kumar took charge as MD & CEO focusing on digital banking expansion.
Q25. Which Indian city ranked first in the Clean Air Index 2025?
A) Surat
B) Bengaluru
C) Indore
D) Chandigarh
Answer: C) Indore
Brief Info: Indore topped the list for its efficient waste management and clean air initiatives.
Q26. The “Mission Shakti 2.0” launched by DRDO is related to which field?
A) Space Defence
B) Cyber Security
C) Air Pollution
D) Renewable Energy
Answer: A) Space Defence
Brief Info: Mission Shakti 2.0 aims to strengthen India’s anti-satellite and space defence capabilities.
Q27. Which Indian film has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026?
A) Kantara 2
B) Maharaj
C) Laapataa Ladies
D) Chandu Champion
Answer: C) Laapataa Ladies
Brief Info: The film was chosen for its strong social message and storytelling.
Q28. The “Global Tiger Forum 2025” was hosted in which city?
A) New Delhi
B) Mysuru
C) Guwahati
D) Bhopal
Answer: A) New Delhi
Brief Info: The event reviewed tiger conservation progress among tiger-range countries.
Q29. Which Indian scientist received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2025 in Physics?
A) Dr. Meenakshi Banerjee
B) Dr. Arvind Krishnan
C) Dr. Suresh Patel
D) Dr. Priya Sharma
Answer: D) Dr. Priya Sharma
Brief Info: Dr. Priya Sharma was awarded for her work on quantum materials research.
Q30. Which ministry launched the “National Internship Portal 2025”?
A) Ministry of Skill Development
B) Ministry of Labour and Employment
C) Ministry of Education
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: C) Ministry of Education
Brief Info: The portal aims to provide internship opportunities for college students across India.
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