1. What is the theme for World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025?

• A. Save Animals, Save the Planet!
• B. Teachers at the Heart of Education Recovery
• C. Unique and United
• D. Inclusion Matters

Correct Answer: C. Unique and United

Explanation: World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed on October 6 every year. The theme for 2025 is “Unique and United” to raise awareness and promote inclusion of individuals with cerebral palsy.

2. Which company became India’s first integrated steelmaker to be recognised as an NCVET Awarding Body?

• A. JSW Steel
• B. SAIL
• C. Jindal Steel
• D. Tata Steel

Correct Answer: C. Jindal Steel

Explanation: Jindal Steel has been recognised by NCVET as an Awarding Body, making it the first integrated steelmaker in India to achieve this status under the Large Indian Enterprise/MNC category.

3. How much was the DA and DR increased by the Union Cabinet on 1st October 2025?

• A. 2%
• B. 3%
• C. 4%
• D. 5%

Correct Answer: B. 3%

Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), raising it from 55% to 58% of basic pay/pension, effective from July 1, 2025.

4. Which summit took place in Dubai to promote global green transformation in 2025?

• A. Green Earth Forum
• B. World Climate Conference
• C. Global Sustainability Expo
• D. World Green Economy Summit

Correct Answer: D. World Green Economy Summit

Explanation: The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) was held in Dubai with the theme “Innovating for Impact,” focusing on green economy strategies, climate finance, and sustainability.

5. What is the interest rate for the Public Provident Fund (PPF) for October–December 2025?

• A. 7.5%
• B. 8.2%
• C. 7.1%
• D. 7.7%

Correct Answer: C. 7.1%

Explanation: The Finance Ministry kept the PPF interest rate unchanged at 7.1% for the October–December 2025 quarter, continuing the trend for the seventh consecutive quarter.

6. What is the total financial outlay for the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses” approved by the Union Cabinet?

• A. ₹10,500 crore
• B. ₹12,000 crore
• C. ₹11,440 crore
• D. ₹9,850 crore

Correct Answer: C. ₹11,440 crore

Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses” with a budget of ₹11,440 crore, aiming for self-sufficiency in pulses by 2030-31.

7. Which company collaborated with Equitas Small Finance Bank to expand insurance in rural and urban India?

• A. HDFC ERGO
• B. ICICI Lombard
• C. TATA AIG
• D. Bajaj Allianz

Correct Answer: C. TATA AIG

Explanation: TATA AIG General Insurance partnered with Equitas Small Finance Bank to offer insurance products across India via a bancassurance model, targeting semi-urban and rural markets.

8. What was India’s GST collection for September 2025?

• A. ₹1.73 trillion
• B. ₹1.96 trillion
• C. ₹1.89 trillion
• D. ₹2.01 trillion

Correct Answer: C. ₹1.89 trillion

Explanation: India collected ₹1.89 trillion in GST for September 2025, marking a 9.1% increase from the same period in 2024, supported by GST reforms and increased imports.

9. Who was appointed as the brand ambassador for the ‘Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025’?

• A. Abhinav Bindra
• B. Shubhanshu Shukla
• C. MS Dhoni
• D. Raghuram Rajan

Correct Answer: B. Shubhanshu Shukla

Explanation: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station, was named the brand ambassador of ‘Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025.’

10. What new GST slab was introduced in the recent reform, effective from 22nd September 2025?

• A. 25%
• B. 30%
• C. 35%
• D. 40%

Correct Answer: D. 40%

Explanation: A 40% GST slab was introduced for luxury and sin goods like tobacco, alcohol, and luxury cars as part of GST reforms, consolidating the earlier six-slab structure into four.