1. Who has become football’s first billionaire player according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index?

• A. Lionel Messi
• B. Neymar Jr.
• C. Cristiano Ronaldo
• D. Kylian Mbappe

Correct Answer: C. Cristiano Ronaldo

Explanation: Cristiano Ronaldo has become football’s first billionaire player with a net worth of $1.4 billion, including earnings, sponsorships, and investments.

2. Which city was declared India’s safest city in NCRB 2023 data?

• A. Mumbai
• B. Kolkata
• C. Pune
• D. Coimbatore

Correct Answer: B. Kolkata

Explanation: Kolkata was declared India’s safest city for the fourth consecutive year with the lowest cognizable crime rate among major metros, according to NCRB 2023 data.

3. Who was appointed as the Executive Director of RBI in October 2025?

• A. Shirish Chandra Murmu
• B. Kalyan Kumar
• C. Sanjay Kumar Hansda
• D. Asheesh Pandey

Correct Answer: C. Sanjay Kumar Hansda

Explanation: Sanjay Kumar Hansda was appointed as Executive Director of RBI and will oversee the Department of Economic and Policy Research.

4. What is the name of the campaign launched to promote tobacco-free learning environments?

• A. Fit India Campaign
• B. Healthy Schools Drive
• C. Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0
• D. Youth for Health Initiative

Correct Answer: C. Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0

Explanation: The government launched Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0, led by the Ministries of Education and Health, to promote tobacco-free campuses and protect student health.

5. Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature 2025?

• A. Salman Rushdie
• B. Margaret Atwood
• C. Laszlo Krasznahorkai
• D. Orhan Pamuk

Correct Answer: C. Laszlo Krasznahorkai

Explanation: Hungarian author Laszlo Krasznahorkai received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his visionary and compelling body of work.

6. Where was the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held?

• A. New Delhi
• B. London
• C. Bridgetown, Barbados
• D. Singapore

Correct Answer: C. Bridgetown, Barbados

Explanation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the Indian delegation to the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados.

7. How much did the Centre release to West Bengal under the 15th Finance Commission in FY 2025–26?

• A. ₹71 crore
• B. ₹210 crore
• C. ₹500 crore
• D. ₹680.71 crore

Correct Answer: D. ₹680.71 crore

Explanation: The Union Government released ₹680.71 crore to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions in West Bengal for FY 2025–26 under the 15th Finance Commission.

8. Who won Mrs Universe 2025?

• A. Priya Singh
• B. Sherry Singh
• C. Neha Patel
• D. Manisha Reddy

Correct Answer: B. Sherry Singh

Explanation: Sherry Singh made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Mrs Universe 2025 pageant held in Manila, Philippines.

9. What theme was chosen for World Mental Health Day 2025?

• A. Mental Health for All
• B. Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies
• C. Building Resilience
• D. Mind Matters: Global Mental Wellness

Correct Answer: B. Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies

Explanation: The 2025 theme focused on providing mental health services during emergencies and disasters, promoting support and accessibility worldwide.

10. What initiative was launched by RBI to support digital rupee innovation?

• A. Bharat Blockchain Pilot
• B. RBI Fintech Sandbox
• C. Retail Sandbox for CBDC
• D. E-Currency Mission

Correct Answer: C. Retail Sandbox for CBDC

Explanation: The RBI launched a Retail Sandbox for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to allow fintechs to test digital currency solutions as part of its pilot project.