PM Surya Ghar Scheme

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. 🧠  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 📘  Further Reading 👉 For detailed explanations and background stories behind these questions, read: Current Affairs – 8 October 2025 | Daily Updates for Exams Explore More: ✦ Stay Connected with PrudhviInfo ✦ ✦ For more daily current affairs, exam prep notes, and trending updates, follow us here: Follow on Facebook Follow on Twitter (X) Follow on Instagram Join on WhatsApp