26th October 2025 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

The RBI is pushing hard to make the e-Rupee as usable as cash. By enabling offline peer-to-peer transfers, they're solving one of the biggest hurdles—needing internet access to send money, which is super helpful in remote areas.

Sanjay Varma took the helm at the UPSC this week. It's a key role, especially since the commission is working on streamlining the civil services exam process for upcoming cycles.

Indra is our long-standing exercise with Russia. They've been focusing heavily on counter-terrorism drills this year, which helps our troops share tactics in high-stakes environments.

Micron is doubling down on India. Their plant is part of a larger plan to make India a hub for chip assembly, which is essential if we want to reduce our dependency on global supply chains.

It's a fascinating project in the Sahel. They're basically using local farming techniques to stop the desert from spreading, which is helping reduce conflict over scarce water and land.

If you've been looking at the renewable energy sector, you know rooftop solar has been a bit messy to navigate. This new portal centralizes the subsidy process, making it much easier for regular households to get their government support.

ISRO is doing great work! The gravity assist is tricky physics, but they nailed it. It sets them up to study the Venusian atmosphere in detail later next year.

South Korea is really showing us how it's done. They've made it mandatory for companies to ensure a certain percentage of their packaging is recycled, setting a pretty high bar for the rest of us.

It was a nail-biting finish! India managed to clinch the trophy in a close match. It's a great confidence booster as the team looks ahead to the next big world tournaments.

Kerala's focus on public distribution and nutritional awareness has really paid off. They've kept their spot at the top, showing how consistent policy makes a difference in food security.

The government pointed out that the reliance on phone-based surveys is flawed because it doesn't represent the ground reality accurately. It's a contentious issue that pops up quite a bit in policy debates.

Bandhavgarh is expanding its conservation footprint. Adding the Cheetah population there is a massive step for biodiversity in central India, aiming to create a stable, interconnected habitat.

Connecting these grids is brilliant for regional stability. By sharing power, these countries can balance their energy demands better, especially during peak seasons when one country might have a surplus.

Elif Shafak took home the Booker this year. Her storytelling has been praised for bringing complex historical themes to life in a way that feels very modern and relevant.

The IMF (International Monetary Fund) is keeping a close watch on us. Their projection of 6.8% is a solid sign that despite global turbulence, the domestic demand in India is holding up well.

Nipah is scary because of the spillover from animals to humans. These trials are testing a new prophylactic vaccine, which could be a game-changer for preventing future outbreaks before they even spread.

Odisha's initiative is quite smart—by giving direct digital access to female entrepreneurs, they're cutting out the middleman and ensuring the money goes straight to building small-scale businesses.

Due to the current geopolitical situation, Russia was excluded from this space alliance. The others are focused on shared satellite monitoring for climate change in the Arctic, which is a really critical research area right now.

The Western Ghats are a biodiversity goldmine! These 'Dancing Frogs' are famous because the males wave their legs to attract mates. It's a fun name for a very serious piece of evolutionary research.