Current affairs questions of 30th October 2025
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1. Who has been appointed as the first-ever female Archbishop of Canterbury?
- A) Reverend Anne Richards
- B) Dame Sarah Mullally
- C) Helen Whitby
- D) Mary Collins
Correct Answer: B) Dame Sarah Mullally
Explanation: Dame Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London, has been appointed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, succeeding Justin Welby. This marks a historic milestone for the Church of England.
2. What is the new helpline number launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development for POSHAN and PMMVY?
- A) 1551
- B) 14408
- C) 1515
- D) 1455
Correct Answer: C) 1515
Explanation: The Ministry launched the new toll-free number 1515 to replace 14408 for easier access to POSHAN and PMMVY assistance, effective from November 1, 2025.
3. Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary, dedicated to the Indian grey wolf, is located in which state?
- A) Madhya Pradesh
- B) Jharkhand
- C) Maharashtra
- D) Chhattisgarh
Correct Answer: B) Jharkhand
Explanation: Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary is situated in Latehar district of Jharkhand and is India’s only wildlife sanctuary dedicated to the Indian grey wolf.
4. Which two organizations signed an MoU to advance research in 6G, AI, and next-gen telecom technologies?
- A) DoT and IIT Madras
- B) TEC and IIT Hyderabad
- C) NITI Aayog and IISc Bengaluru
- D) BSNL and IIT Delhi
Correct Answer: B) TEC and IIT Hyderabad
Explanation: The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) under DoT signed an MoU with IIT Hyderabad to collaborate on research in 6G, AI, and Non-Terrestrial Networks.
5. Which project of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 18th Raising Day in 2025?
- A) Project Dantak
- B) Project Himank
- C) Project Arunank
- D) Project Vartak
Correct Answer: C) Project Arunank
Explanation: Project Arunank celebrated its 18th Raising Day on October 24, 2025, at Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, recognizing 17 years of service in strengthening border connectivity.
6. The National Biodiversity Authority released ₹55 lakh to farmers in Tamil Nadu for which crop’s cultivation?
- A) Sandalwood
- B) Red Sanders
- C) Teak
- D) Rosewood
Correct Answer: B) Red Sanders
Explanation: The NBA released ₹55 lakh to 18 farmers in Tiruvallur district for cultivating Red Sanders, marking India’s first farmer benefit-sharing initiative for biodiversity conservation.
7. Who won the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for “The Burning Earth”?
- A) Arundhati Roy
- B) Sunil Amrith
- C) Salman Rushdie
- D) Amitav Ghosh
Correct Answer: B) Sunil Amrith
Explanation: Indian-origin historian Sunil Amrith received the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for his book “The Burning Earth,” earning a £25,000 award for his contribution to non-fiction literature.
8. Which volcano in the Philippines recently experienced minor eruptions in 2025?
- A) Mayon Volcano
- B) Pinatubo Volcano
- C) Taal Volcano
- D) Kanlaon Volcano
Correct Answer: C) Taal Volcano
Explanation: Taal Volcano in Batangas province erupted four times, producing ash plumes up to 2,100 meters, though the alert level remained low.
9. What is the RBI’s current limit for a bank’s exposure to a single corporate borrower under the Large Exposure Framework?
- A) 15% of Tier 1 capital
- B) 20% of Tier 1 capital
- C) 25% of Tier 1 capital
- D) 30% of Tier 1 capital
Correct Answer: B) 20% of Tier 1 capital
Explanation: Under the Large Exposure Framework, RBI limits exposure to 20% for a single borrower and 25% for a corporate group to maintain financial stability.