Current Affairs Quiz – October 2025

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Cybercrime in India rose sharply by 31.2% in 2023, according to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report. Total cybercrime cases increased to 86,420 in 2023 from 65,893 in 2022. Fraud dominated with 59,526 cases (68.9%), followed by sexual exploitation 4,199 cases (4.9%) and extortion 3,326 cases (3.8%). Cybercrime rate increased from 4.8% in 2022 to 6.2% in 2023. Karnataka reported the highest cases (21,889), followed by Telangana 18,236 and Uttar Pradesh 10,794. Economic offences rose by 6% to 2,04,973 cases in 2023. Among economic offences, Forgery, Cheating and Fraud (FCF) had 1,81,553 cases, criminal breach of trust 22,759, and counterfeiting 661.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently warned Pakistan against any aggression in the Sir Creek region. He stated India would give a resounding and decisive response capable of altering “history and geography.” Sir Creek is a 96 km long tidal estuary in the Rann of Kutch, separating Gujarat (India) from Sindh (Pakistan). It flows into the Arabian Sea and is strategically sensitive due to its proximity to the international boundary. The area is important for national security, fishing rights, oil and gas exploration, and determining the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The recent warning highlights India’s firm stance on protecting its territorial and maritime interests.

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The United Nations (UN)’s World Space Week (WSW) is observed globally every year from October 4–10. World Space Week promotes global unity and highlights collaboration between space technology and climate science. The 2025 theme is “Living in Space”. This year’s theme focuses on humanity’s efforts to live in space, including new technologies, challenges, and teamwork.

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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the 10th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) on 05-06 October 2025 off Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was held along with the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) & Preparedness Meeting. The event saw participation from central ministries, coastal state governments, major ports, oil handling agencies, and maritime organizations. The exercise tested India’s preparedness for marine oil spills and inter-agency coordination under NOSDCP. ICG deployed ships and aircraft equipped for maritime pollution control.

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Recently, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department monitored an injured makhna (tuskless male elephant) standing in the Bhavani River along the Tamil Nadu–Kerala border. The Bhavani River is a major tributary of the Cauvery River. It flows through Tamil Nadu and Kerala and is the second-largest river in Tamil Nadu. It originates from the Western Ghats in the Nilgiri Hills of Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu. The river flows into Kerala through Silent Valley National Park and re-enters Tamil Nadu.

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International Labour Organization (ILO) released “The State of Social Justice: A Work in Progress” ahead of the Second World Summit for Social Development, Doha 2025, marking 30 years of the 1995 Copenhagen Summit on Social Development. The report highlights that despite improvements in education, poverty reduction, and productivity over the last 30 years, inequalities, low trust in institutions, and slow sectoral progress hinder global social justice. Social justice means every individual, regardless of race, belief, or gender, has the right to material prosperity and spiritual growth in freedom, respect, and equal opportunity. Between 1995-2024, child labour fell from 250 million to 106 million, work-related mortality declined by over 10%, secondary school completion rose by 22 percentage points.

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A new wasp species named Nesolynx banabitanae was recently discovered in Salt Lake, West Bengal. It was found in Central Park, locally known as Banabitan, after which it was named. This discovery marks only the seventh wasp species identified in India. It belongs to the Eulophidae family, known for parasitic behaviours. Nesolynx banabitanae is a hyperparasitoid, meaning it parasitises other parasitoid wasps.

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On October 7, 2025, Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), launched the book “Above and Beyond – Exploring the Amazing World of Aviation” in New Delhi. The book is authored by Shiv Kumar Mohanaka, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The 445-page book showcases India’s aviation journey, highlighting achievements from dreams to destinations. It draws on Shiv Kumar Mohanaka’s 30 years of experience in CISF, providing a detailed view of the Indian aviation sector. Research includes a survey of 1,500 Indian flyers and explores future evolution of India’s aviation ecosystem to meet global standards.

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As of September 2025, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) sanctioned over 5.79 lakh loans worth ₹10,907 crore under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY). It aims to provide free electricity to households via solar rooftop installations. It was launched in February, 2024. The scheme offers 60% subsidy for systems up to 2 kW and 40% subsidy for 2–3 kW systems, capped at 3 kW. It promotes Model Solar Villages and incentivizes Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs). It is implemented by National Programme Implementation Agency (NPIA) and State Implementation Agencies (SIAs).

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Recent research shows that eating diets high in Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) can worsen gut inflammation and increase Crohn’s disease flare-ups. Crohn’s Disease is a chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) that causes swelling and irritation in the digestive tract. It usually affects the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. Inflammation can spread deep into the bowel layers, causing pain and serious complications. Common symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and weight loss. It mostly develops between ages 20 and 29. The exact cause is unknown but may involve genes, immune reactions, and the microbiome. There is no cure, but treatment helps control symptoms and maintain remission.