12th October 2025 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

You might recall Arvind Panagariya from his time at NITI Aayog; he's the one steering the 16th Finance Commission now. Their job is to decide how we share tax revenue between the Centre and the states.

Doha is getting ready to host again! It's a huge deal for the region. Remember, our athletes are already training hard for this cycle, so keep an eye on how the infrastructure there shapes up.

We aren't just landing anymore! Chandrayaan-4 is super ambitious because it aims to collect samples from the lunar surface and bring them back home. It's a massive technological leap for ISRO.

The RBI really wants people to use the e-Rupee in remote areas where connectivity isn't great. Adding offline capability makes it much more practical for everyday shopping, don't you think?

The High Seas Treaty is the big topic these days. By joining, India is signaling that it's serious about protecting biodiversity in international waters, which is great for our global standing.

It's all about superconductors this year! They basically found ways to keep materials superconducting at much higher temperatures than we thought possible. It's going to change how we transmit electricity.

This scheme is a relief for students pursuing higher education. It’s essentially a credit guarantee mechanism to make sure banks don't shy away from giving educational loans to deserving candidates.

Nepal is really leaning into our UPI and digital public infrastructure stack. This pact helps them mirror our digital success, and it strengthens our regional tech diplomacy.

We are shifting the conversation toward how the 'Global South' gets a bigger seat at the table. 'Inclusive Global Governance' captures exactly what our diplomatic team is pushing for.

Kerala has been super proactive with sustainability. Moving to green hydrogen for public transport is a bold step, and other states are definitely taking notes on their model.

Georgi Gospodinov took the win this time! If you enjoy literature that challenges how we perceive time and history, his work is definitely worth adding to your reading list.

It's tied to the delimitation exercise, so the 2029 elections are the target. It's going to be a huge shift in our political landscape when it finally kicks in.

You'll often see these two NGOs in the news for this specific report. It always triggers a lot of debate in India regarding the methodology, so make sure you read both sides of that argument.

Think of 'Sagar Kavach' as a security shield. It's a joint exercise involving the Navy, Coast Guard, and local police to ensure our long coastline stays secure from any maritime threats.

NVIDIA is providing the computing muscle here. Using high-end AI to predict crop patterns and weather impacts for our farmers is going to be a total game-changer for food security.

Gujarat is the testing ground for this new iteration of the Vande Bharat. It’s designed to make inter-city travel for office-goers faster and much more comfortable than traditional local trains.

Nigeria's entry is a big deal for the African continent's representation in BRICS. It shows how the group is expanding its reach into emerging economies.

Safety first! The government is pushing hard to ensure that any car carrying up to 8 people undergoes this safety crash test. It's helping buyers make much better-informed decisions.

The IMF is the gold standard for these economic projections. Their reports are usually what the Finance Ministry looks at when finalizing our own domestic growth targets.