Total No. of Current Affairs Q&A : 130
I. India: Defence Deal & Aerospace (Q. 1 – 30)
| Q. No. | Question | Answer |
| 1 | With which entity did the Ministry of Defence (MoD) sign a contract worth over ₹62,370 crore? | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). |
| 2 | What is the total value of the defence contract signed between MoD and HAL on September 25, 2025? | Over ₹62,370 crore. |
| 3 | What is the name of the aircraft to be procured under the ₹62,370 crore contract? | Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A. |
| 4 | How many LCA Mk1A aircraft were ordered in total under the new contract? | 97 aircraft. |
| 5 | The order of 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft is split into which two types? | 68 fighter jets and 29 twin-seater aircraft. |
| 6 | When are the deliveries for the new LCA Mk1A contract scheduled to begin? | 2027–28. |
| 7 | Over what period will the deliveries of the 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft be completed? | Six years. |
| 8 | What is the minimum indigenous content percentage expected in the new LCA Mk1A aircraft? | More than 64%. |
| 9 | Name one advanced indigenous system that will be integrated into the new LCA Mk1A aircraft. | UTTAM Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar, Swayam Raksha Kavach, or control surface actuators. |
| 10 | How many direct and indirect jobs are expected to be generated annually during the six-year production period? | Close to 11,750 jobs. |
| 11 | Under which category of the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 has this acquisition been undertaken? | ‘Buy (India-IDDM)’ category. |
| 12 | The acquisition of the LCA Mk1A is in line with which government initiative? | Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence/indigenisation in defence manufacturing. |
| 13 | The LCA Mk1A is the most advanced variant of which indigenously designed and developed fighter aircraft? | Tejas. |
| 14 | Which country’s military strength and influence is cited as a factor in the timing of the acquisition? | China. |
| 15 | Which Russian-origin fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is having its last flight a day after the deal? | MiG-21. |
| 16 | What is the approved strength of fighter aircraft squadrons for the IAF? | 42 (squadrons). |
| 17 | After the phasing out of the MiG-21s, how many fighter aircraft squadrons will the IAF have? | 29 (squadrons). |
| 18 | What is the total number of Tejas/LCA fleet aircraft India will have after the new order? | 220 (aircraft). |
| 19 | The Tejas group of fighters, including the Mk-1A, are powered by engines from which international company? | General Electric (GE.N). |
| 20 | When was the previous contract for 83 LCA Mk-1A aircraft signed with HAL? | 2021. |
| 21 | What was cited by HAL as the reason for the delay in the delivery of the 2021 LCA Mk-1A order? | General Electric (GE) being slow in providing the engines. |
| 22 | When did GE deliver the first engine for the Mk-1A fighter? | March this year (2025). |
| 23 | The new LCA Mk1A order is described as a follow-on order for which advanced version of the Tejas group? | Mk-1A version. |
| 24 | The LCA Mk1A is expected to strengthen the operational capability of which Indian defence branch? | Indian Air Force (IAF). |
| 25 | What term is used for the process of developing and manufacturing defence equipment domestically? | Indigenisation/Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance). |
| 26 | How many Indian companies form the vendor base for the LCA Mk1A project? | Nearly 105 Indian companies. |
| 27 | How many additional items were integrated into the new LCA Mk1A contract compared to the earlier one? | 67 additional items. |
| 28 | The LCA Mk1A deal is expected to give a major push to which domestic ecosystem? | Domestic aerospace ecosystem. |
| 29 | What conflict is mentioned as a source of frustration regarding the IAF’s shrinking fleet size? | A bitter military conflict with Pakistan in May. |
| 30 | Which warplane maker is responsible for the production of the LCA Mk1A? | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). |
II. International Affairs (Q. 31 – 45)
| Q. No. | Question | Answer |
| 31 | Which former French president was sentenced to five years in jail on September 25, 2025? | Nicolas Sarkozy. |
| 32 | What specific crime was Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty of? | Criminal conspiracy (over attempts to raise campaign funds from Libya). |
| 33 | Sarkozy led France during which years? | 2007-2012. |
| 34 | The criminal conspiracy conviction relates to attempts to raise campaign funds from which country? | Libya. |
| 35 | Who was the late dictator of Libya mentioned in the context of Sarkozy’s case? | Muammar Gaddafi. |
| 36 | Which other charges was Sarkozy acquitted of by the Paris court? | Corruption and receiving illegal campaign financing. |
| 37 | Nicolas Sarkozy will be the first post-war French president to face what consequence? | Imprisonment (or to be imprisoned). |
| 38 | When is Sarkozy expected to be summoned to be told when he would be jailed? | October 13. |
| 39 | Name a famous figure who has been housed in La Sante prison in Paris. | Carlos the Jackal or Manuel Noriega. |
| 40 | Sarkozy was interior minister of France in which year, when he was accused of making a deal with Gaddafi? | 2005. |
| 41 | The judge stated that Sarkozy was covered by presidential immunity from which month and year? | May 2007. |
| 42 | What French distinction was Sarkozy stripped of in June (2025)? | Legion of Honour. |
| 43 | Who is Sarkozy’s former protege and current French Prime Minister? | Sebastien Lecornu. |
| 44 | Which far-right party did Sarkozy recently lend credibility to, saying it is now part of the “republican arc”? | Le Pen’s National Rally (RN). |
| 45 | What was Sarkozy’s punishment last year for corruption and influence peddling, which was a first for a former French head of state? | Wearing an electronic tag for a year. |
III. National Affairs & Governance (Q. 46 – 60)
| Q. No. | Question | Answer |
| 46 | Which Indian state hosted PM Modi’s launch of development projects worth over ₹1.22 lakh crore? | Rajasthan. |
| 47 | Name one of the major projects launched by PM Modi in Banswara, Rajasthan. | Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project at Napla, or various projects in solar energy/drinking water/healthcare/infrastructure/national highways. |
| 48 | What is the total worth of power projects announced by PM Modi across five states? | Over ₹90,000 crore. |
| 49 | Name three states, other than Rajasthan, where PM Modi announced power projects worth over ₹90,000 crore. | Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra (any three). |
| 50 | What is the name of the next generation GST reform mentioned by the Prime Minister? | Next generation GST reforms. |
| 51 | The Prime Minister urged citizens to buy and promote which type of products? | Swadeshi products. |
| 52 | Which political party did PM Modi accuse of historically neglecting tribal communities? | Congress. |
| 53 | DRDO successfully launched the Agni-Prime Missile from what kind of mobile launcher system? | Rail based Mobile launcher system. |
| 54 | The Agni-Prime Missile is designed to cover a range up to how many kilometers? | 2000 km. |
| 55 | DRDO collaborated with which command for the launch of the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile? | Strategic Forces Command (SFC). |
| 56 | The successful test of the Agni-Prime Missile puts India in the group of select nations that have developed what kind of launch system? | Canisterised launch system from the rail network. |
| 57 | Who is the current Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister) who congratulated the teams on the successful test? | Shri Rajnath Singh. |
| 58 | What version of the Agni-P missile has already been inducted into the services after flight trials? | Road Mobile Agni-P. |
| 59 | What is the key advantage provided by the Rail based Mobile Launcher system for the Agni-Prime missile? | Cross country mobility and capability to launch within a short reaction time with reduced visibility. |
| 60 | The launch of the Agni-Prime missile was carried out on which date in September 2025? | September 24, 2025. |
IV. Economy, Business, & Schemes (Q. 61 – 80)
| Q. No. | Question | Answer |
| 61 | Where did Prime Minister Modi inaugurate the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 (UPITS-2025)? | Greater Noida. |
| 62 | UP is stated to lead the country in the number of which type of infrastructure? | Expressways (highest number). |
| 63 | What percentage of India’s mobile phones are stated to be produced in Uttar Pradesh? | Nearly 55 percent. |
| 64 | Which country is collaborating with India for the production of AK-203 rifles in UP? | Russia. |
| 65 | What kind of missile system is already being manufactured in the UP Defence Corridor? | BrahMos missiles (and other weapon systems). |
| 66 | What is the total amount of savings citizens are expected to have this year due to the tax-free income up to ₹12 lakh and GST reforms? | ₹2.5 lakh crore. |
| 67 | The theme of the UP International Trade Show 2025 is: | “Ultimate Sourcing Begins Here”. |
| 68 | Which country is participating as the Partner Country in the UP International Trade Show 2025? | Russia. |
| 69 | World Food India 2025 (WFI 2025) was inaugurated in which city? | New Delhi (at Bharat Mandapam). |
| 70 | What is the main objective of World Food India 2025 (WFI 2025)? | To position India as the ‘Global Food Hub’ for food processing and supply. |
| 71 | The GST on butter and ghee has been reduced to what percentage under the Next Generation GST reforms? | 5%. |
| 72 | What is the primary function of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)? | To act as the second-tier forum for resolving conflicts between taxpayers and tax authorities. |
| 73 | When is the GSTAT formally launched and set to begin hearings? | Launched, hearings from December 2025. |
| 74 | What is the outlay approved for the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme? | ₹22,919 crore. |
| 75 | What is the name of Tamil Nadu’s scheme that provides financial support for orphaned children? | ‘Anbu Karangal’ Scheme. |
| 76 | What is the monthly financial aid benefit under the ‘Anbu Karangal’ Scheme? | ₹2,000. |
| 77 | The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 amends which previous Act? | The 2005 Act (Disaster Management Act, 2005). |
| 78 | Which Ministry is conducting the Special Campaign 5.0 for institutionalizing Swachhata? | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions. |
| 79 | The Prime Minister highlighted India’s “triple strength” at World Food India 2025. What are they? | Diversity, demand, and scale. |
| 80 | PM Modi noted that what percentage of processed food products now fall under the zero or 5% tax slab after GST reforms? | Over 90%. |
V. Science, Technology, & North Korea (Q. 81 – 90)
| Q. No. | Question | Answer |
| 81 | Which two agencies signed an MoU to curb cyber crimes and financial frauds? | Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND). |
| 82 | Who is the current Secretary (Telecom) who highlighted the growing importance of technology in governance? | Dr. Neeraj Mittal. |
| 83 | What is the name of DoT’s advanced technology platform for information exchange with FIU-IND? | Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP). |
| 84 | What is the name of FIU-IND’s portal for secure data transmission? | Finnex 2.0 portal. |
| 85 | What is FIU-IND responsible for processing, analyzing, and disseminating information related to? | Suspect financial transactions (related to money laundering and financing of terrorism). |
| 86 | DoT’s Sanchar Saathi platform has helped disconnect how many fake mobile connections? | 2.84 crore. |
| 87 | The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) system has prevented over how many suspicious financial transactions? | Over 48 lakh. |
| 88 | North Korea is in the last stage of developing which type of missile that could hit the US? | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). |
| 89 | What key technology has North Korea yet to master for its ICBM, according to South Korea’s president? | Re-entry technology (atmospheric re-entry technology). |
| 90 | Which South Korean President made the statements about North Korea’s ICBM development? | President Lee Jae Myung. |
VI. Sports & Appointments (Q. 91 – 100)
| Q. No. | Question | Answer |
| 91 | Who will lead the Indian Test squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies? | Shubman Gill (Captain). |
| 92 | Who was appointed as the vice-captain for the Test series against the West Indies? | Ravindra Jadeja. |
| 93 | Which player was dropped from the Test squad after a modest tour of England, marking his comeback to Tests after eight years? | Karun Nair. |
| 94 | Who will be the wicketkeeper for the Windies Test series in the absence of Rishabh Pant? | Dhruv Jurel. |
| 95 | Which player was not considered for selection after requesting a six-month break from red-ball cricket? | Shreyas Iyer. |
| 96 | India’s Test series against the West Indies is for the inaugural which trophy? | Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. |
| 97 | The Test series opener between India and West Indies will be played in which city? | Ahmedabad. |
| 98 | Which retired High Court Judge was appointed by the Uttarakhand government to oversee the SIT probe into the UKSSSC paper leak case? | Justice B.S. Verma. |
| 99 | Who was appointed as the State’s Advisor on Education by the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister? | Chaganti Koteswara Rao. |
| 100 | Who is the recipient of the John Chancellor Award (2025) for journalism? | Jeffrey Goldberg (Editor in Chief of The Atlantic). |
World Food India 2025: Conference and Policy Focus (Q. 101 – 115)
| Q. No. | Question | Answer |
| 101 | Where was the World Food India 2025 (WFI 2025) event inaugurated? | Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. |
| 102 | Which country’s Deputy Prime Minister attended the inauguration of WFI 2025? | Russia (Dmitry Patrushev). |
| 103 | According to PM Modi, what is the “triple strength” that positions India as an attractive global investment destination in the food sector? | Diversity, demand, and scale. |
| 104 | How many people are stated to have overcome poverty in India in the last decade, joining the neo-middle class? | 25 crore people. |
| 105 | India’s start-up ecosystem is the world’s third-largest. In which sectors are these start-ups primarily innovating related to the food industry? | Agriculture, supply chain, and food processing (using AI, drones, and e-commerce). |
| 106 | What is the total increase factor cited for India’s food processing capacity over the last decade? | 20-fold increase. |
| 107 | Which key government initiative provides 100% FDI to boost the food processing sector? | 100% FDI in food processing (permitted). |
| 108 | Which scheme, mentioned in the context of WFI 2025, aims to create global champions and boost Indian brands in the food industry? | Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme (for Food Processing Industry). |
| 109 | What percentage of Indian farmers are categorized as small or marginal? | Over 85%. |
| 110 | How many Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have been cited as crossing an annual turnover of ₹1 crore? | Over 1,100 FPOs. |
| 111 | The PM lauded the role of cooperatives during the observance of which international year? | International Year of Cooperatives. |
| 112 | How many people are now employed in India’s Marine & Fisheries sector? | Nearly three crore people. |
| 113 | What percentage of processed food products now fall under the zero or 5% tax slab due to the recent GST reforms? | Over 90%. |
| 114 | Name two essential items whose GST was recently reduced to 5% under the next-generation GST reforms. | Butter and Ghee, or Milk Cans, or Biodegradable Packaging. |
| 115 | How many countries are participating in the World Food India 2025 event? | 21 countries. |
Awards, Honors, and Recognition (Q. 116 – 120)
| Q. No. | Question | Answer |
| 116 | Who is the recipient of the 2025 John Chancellor Award for Excellence in Journalism? | Jeffrey Goldberg (Editor in Chief of The Atlantic). |
| 117 | The John Chancellor Award is presented for a journalist’s cumulative accomplishments in which field? | Journalism (or distinguished reporting). |
| 118 | Which television program won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series? | The Pitt. |
| 119 | The Government Experience Awards (2025) honor US government entities for excellence in providing what kind of services? | User-centric digital services (and improving citizen experience). |
| 120 | Which US government entity won 1st Place – Overall State in the 2025 Government Experience Awards? | State of California. |
Important Days and Key Abbreviations (Q. 121 – 130)
| Q. No. | Question | Answer |
| 121 | What significant day, marking the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, is observed on September 25th in India? | Antyodaya Diwas. |
| 122 | The philosophy of ‘Antyodaya’ means the upliftment of which section of society? | The last person (or the most marginalized/poorest communities). |
| 123 | Which international day, focused on the role of healthcare professionals, is observed on September 25th? | World Pharmacists Day. |
| 124 | What is the confirmed theme for World Maritime Day 2025? | “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”. |
| 125 | Which organization is responsible for celebrating World Maritime Day annually? | International Maritime Organization (IMO). |
| 126 | What is the full form of FCDO? | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. |
| 127 | In the context of International Trade, what does the abbreviation USITC stand for? | United States International Trade Commission. |
| 128 | The abbreviation NATO refers to which international organization? | North Atlantic Treaty Organization. |
| 129 | Which Indian cricketer, mentioned in a Quick Take, became the first Indian player to join the Big Bash League (BBL)? | Ashwin. |
| 130 | The philosophy of Antyodaya Diwas is closely linked to the concept of Integral Humanism put forth by whom? | Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. |
Further Reading
Important Sources:
- https://ddnews.gov.in/en/
- https://www.reuters.com/world/india/
- https://www.newsonair.gov.in/
- https://www.pib.gov.in/indexd.aspx
- https://www.pib.gov.in/PMContents/PMContents.aspx?menuid=1&Lang=1&RegionId=3®=3
- https://www.newsonair.gov.in/bulletins-detail-archive/
- https://www.thehindu.com/
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
- https://www.thestatesman.com/
- https://www.bbc.com/
- https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-days-and-weeks
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