16th October 2025 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

Germany has been very keen on diversifying its energy imports. They've partnered with India specifically to secure green hydrogen supplies, which is a big win for our sustainable energy goals.

Ananya Rao recently took over the mantle. It's a high-pressure role given the volatility in our markets, so keep an eye on any policy shifts she might signal soon.

It’s really about the reach of the Public Distribution System (PDS). By streamlining how we get food to the most vulnerable households, we've seen a noticeable shift in the data this year.

Ahmedabad was chosen for its pioneering work in heat action plans. It's become a model for other cities trying to deal with rising temperatures, so it was the perfect venue.

That's our very own ISRO mission! Following the success of Chandrayaan, Astra-3 focused on deeper mineral exploration, making us a leader in lunar research.

The big hurdle for digital payments in remote areas has always been internet connectivity. This new feature allows merchants to accept payments even when they're offline, which is a game changer.

Nayi Subah touched on the challenges of rural education, and the jury really resonated with how it portrayed the grassroots struggle for learning.

While the WHO sets the guidelines, the World Bank is the one putting the financial muscle behind this. They want to make sure countries aren't caught off guard like last time.

Lakshya Sen has been in incredible form. He swept the final in straight sets, proving that his training camp in Bengaluru is paying off big time.

Kuno is right in the heart of Madhya Pradesh. Watching this population grow in the wild is quite a success story for our conservationists.

Nvidia is going all-in on India. This lab is focused on helping local startups build large language models, which is pretty exciting for our local tech ecosystem.

Since Jan Dhan 1.0 was about getting people bank accounts, 2.0 is the next step—focusing on how those account holders can actually start investing in small, safe mutual funds and government bonds.

South Africa took the baton this year. They're focusing heavily on the interests of the Global South, which has been the main talking point at recent summits.

The focus has shifted toward making sure our coastal communities have sustainable fishing practices, protecting the ecosystem while maintaining their livelihoods.

It's a proud moment—Arunima Ghosh is an Indian-origin scientist who's done incredible work on quantum entanglement at a practical level.

That route is always packed with commuters. Linking Ahmedabad and Vadodara with Vande Metro is going to cut travel time significantly for daily office-goers.

Doha is the host. They have some of the most modern stadiums in the world, which makes it a fantastic venue for these athletes to push their personal bests.

It's essentially a B2B marketplace. It helps small-scale women entrepreneurs sell their goods directly to larger retailers without having to deal with too many middlemen.

Kerala has always been a frontrunner in green energy, and they’ve hit this target ahead of schedule. It's a great example for other states to follow.