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Daily Current Affairs
31 October, 2025
1. The proposed expansion of the PM-Poshan Scheme includes which additional component?
A. Free Uniforms
B. Free Transport Facility
C. Breakfast for Students
D. Evening Snacks
E. Mandatory Milk Supply
Answer: C
Explanation: Several states such as Kerala, Sikkim, Rajasthan and others have proposed adding breakfast to the PM-Poshan meal scheme to improve morning nutrition, concentration, and attendance.
2. The UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025 estimates developing countries need how much annual adaptation finance by 2035?
A. US$50–75 billion
B. US$100–150 billion
C. US$200–250 billion
D. US$310–365 billion
E. US$500–550 billion
Answer: D
Explanation: The report states developing countries need US$310–365 billion annually by 2035, while current availability is only US$26 billion.
3. Which platform provides real-time monitoring of the entire coal value chain in India?
A. PRITHVI Portal
B. KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard
C. MineTrack 2.0
D. CoalFlow Analytics
E. COPPER Portal
Answer: B
Explanation: The KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard integrates data from production, logistics, dispatch, ports, and utilities to improve transparency and decision-making.
4. India’s support to Afghanistan’s Kunar River Dam mainly aims to help Afghanistan with:
A. Border Security
B. Maritime Development
C. Water Security & Hydropower
D. Urban Smart City Planning
E. Tourism Development
Answer: C
Explanation: India backs Afghanistan’s plan to build a dam on the Kunar River to improve irrigation, hydropower generation, and drinking water, strengthening regional water security.
5. What is the IRDAI’s long-term vision for India’s insurance sector?
A. Insurance for All by 2030
B. Insurance for All by 2047
C. Insurance for All by 2027
D. Insurance for Farmers Only
E. Zero-Income Insurance by 2040
Answer: B
Explanation: IRDAI is working towards the vision ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ using tech-led reforms and micro-insurance expansion.
6. Until PaRRVA becomes functional, SEBI allows IAs and RAs to share past performance data only if it is:
A. Self-certified
B. Verified by a CA or CMA
C. Published on social media
D. Audited by RBI
E. Approved by stock exchanges
Answer: B
Explanation: SEBI has given interim relief allowing IAs and RAs to share past performance data if it is verified by a CA/CMA and shared only on client request.
7. According to SEBI’s new rules, the top three stocks in a non-benchmark index like BankNifty must not exceed what maximum combined weight?
A. 30%
B. 35%
C. 40%
D. 45%
E. 50%
Answer: D
Explanation: SEBI mandates that the top 3 stocks together cannot exceed 45%, ensuring diversification and reducing manipulation risk.
8. Which of the following is a key benefit of rupee internationalisation according to RBI?
A. Higher GST Collections
B. Reduced Trade Tariffs
C. Lower Exchange Rate Risk for Indian Businesses
D. Guaranteed Trade Surpluses
E. Increased Foreign Tourism
Answer: C
Explanation: Using rupee for global trade reduces exchange rate risk, lowers transaction cost, and increases India’s financial autonomy.
9. The major concern highlighted for India’s service sector in the NITI Aayog Employment Report is:
A. Excessive automation
B. High formalisation
C. Dominance of informal employment
D. Slow GDP growth
E. Declining demand for services
Answer: C
Explanation: Nearly 69% of services employment is informal, with low social security and dominance of family-run enterprises.
10. The Government’s proposed new law on seeds and pesticides aims to primarily address which issue?
A. Rising MSP burden
B. Fake and substandard agricultural inputs
C. Excess fertilizer subsidies
D. Export restrictions
E. Patent rights of multinational companies
Answer: B
Explanation: The new law targets substandard seeds and spurious pesticides, focusing on traceability, NABL-accredited labs, and strict penalties.
