Test your knowledge with today’s top current affairs questions covering politics, economy, science, and sports. Perfect for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and State Exams.
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Quiz Questions & Answers
Q1. Who chaired the first meeting with floor leaders after assuming charge as Rajya Sabha Chairman?
Ans: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan
Q2. What initiative did the Election Commission announce to improve electoral rolls nationwide?
Ans: Pan-India Special Intensive Revision
Q3. Where is the Global Fintech Fest 2025 being held?
Ans: Mumbai
Q4. What weather condition did the IMD forecast for Northwest India on 8 October 2025?
Ans: Heavy rainfall and hailstorms
Q5. Which country’s government shutdown entered its second week in October 2025?
Ans: United States
Q6. Who did South Africa defeat in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match in Indore?
Ans: New Zealand
Q7. Which leader vowed to work hard for the vision of Viksit Bharat?
Ans: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Q8. What target has the Indian government set for defence manufacturing by 2029?
Ans: ₹3 lakh crore
Q9. Who is India’s current Defence Minister?
Ans: Rajnath Singh
Q10. What did External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasize regarding AI governance?
Ans: A balanced approach for protecting digital citizens
Q11. Which country did India accuse at the UN Security Council of bombing its own people?
Ans: Pakistan
Q12. Which country is facing a political crisis due to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s resignation?
Ans: France
Q13. Which two teams will face off in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match in Guwahati?
Ans: England and Bangladesh
Q14. How many multitracking railway projects were approved by the Government of India?
Ans: Four
Q15. What is the total value of the railway multitracking projects approved?
Ans: ₹24,600 crore
Q16. Which states received ₹903 crore for fire service expansion?
Ans: Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan
Q17. How much additional disaster relief aid was granted to Assam and Gujarat?
Ans: ₹707 crore
Q18. Under which government scheme have PSBs cleared over 5 lakh loan applications?
Ans: PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Q19. Who won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics?
Ans: John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis
Q20. Who became the first Indian to win a medal at the Junior Judo World Championships?
Ans: Linthoi Chanambam
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Current Affairs – 8 October 2025 | Daily Updates for Exams
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