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Daily Current Affairs
7 October, 2025
1. According to NCRB data for 2023, which of the following states recorded the sharpest increase in crimes against children?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Assam
D. Gujarat
E. Haryana
Answer: C. Assam
Explanation: The NCRB 2023 data revealed that Assam saw the sharpest increase in crimes against children, with cases nearly doubling from about 5,100 to 10,000. The surge was mainly due to strict enforcement of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.
2. What is the primary role of the newly commissioned INS Androth by the Indian Navy?
A. Coastal patrol and rescue operations
B. Anti-submarine warfare in shallow waters
C. Deep-sea exploration
D. Missile launching operations
E. Cargo and logistics support
Answer: B. Anti-submarine warfare in shallow waters
Explanation: INS Androth, commissioned at Visakhapatnam, is the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC). It is designed for anti-submarine operations, coastal defense, and surveillance in shallow waters.
3. The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for the discovery of which of the following?
A. mRNA vaccine development
B. CRISPR gene editing
C. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) and FOXP3 gene
D. Artificial intelligence in medicine
E. DNA sequencing method
Answer: C. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) and FOXP3 gene
Explanation: Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi received the 2025 Nobel Prize for their discovery of regulatory T cells (Tregs) and the FOXP3 gene, which regulate immune tolerance and have major implications for autoimmune diseases and cancer treatment.
4. Which type of banks outperformed in market capitalization during July–September 2025 according to S&P Global Market Intelligence?
A. Private Sector Banks
B. Public Sector Banks
C. Regional Rural Banks
D. Cooperative Banks
E. Small Finance Banks
Answer: B. Public Sector Banks
Explanation: Public sector banks like SBI, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Bank saw an increase in market capitalization due to higher retail loan share and domestic economic stability, while private banks underperformed due to global trade uncertainties.
5. What is the purpose of SEBI’s newly launched “@valid” UPI handles?
A. Simplify investor taxation
B. Secure investor payments and prevent fraud
C. Promote foreign investment inflows
D. Enable high-value international transfers
E. Reduce transaction time in banking
Answer: B. Secure investor payments and prevent fraud
Explanation: SEBI introduced @valid UPI handles to ensure investors make payments only to registered intermediaries. It displays a green trust symbol for authenticity, reducing the risk of fraudulent fund collection.
6. Which institution is conducting the “Impact Assessment Study on the Services Rendered by Business Correspondents (BCs)” in India?
A. NABARD
B. NIBM
C. RBI
D. SEBI
E. NPCI
Answer: B. NIBM
Explanation: The National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), established by the RBI in 1969, is conducting the study to evaluate the performance of Business Correspondents and recommend reforms for better financial inclusion.
7. The RBI’s proposal to allow banks to finance corporate acquisitions aims primarily to—
A. Prevent speculative trading
B. Increase liquidity for mergers and buyouts
C. Strengthen retail banking
D. Reduce inflation
E. Support NBFCs
Answer: B. Increase liquidity for mergers and buyouts
Explanation: The RBI proposed allowing banks to fund corporate acquisitions to enhance liquidity, reduce reliance on offshore loans, and support strategic M&A activity, subject to prudential and risk norms.
8. Which fintech company announced the launch of physical POS devices and sound boxes in India?
A. Paytm Payments Bank
B. PhonePe
C. Zoho Payments
D. Razorpay
E. BharatPe
Answer: C. Zoho Payments
Explanation: Zoho Payments, a subsidiary of Chennai-based SaaS major Zoho, announced the rollout of POS devices and sound boxes to enhance digital payment infrastructure and support merchants nationwide.
9. What is the total financial outlay of the Mission for Atmanirbharta in Pulses approved by the Union Cabinet?
A. â‚ą8,500 crore
B. â‚ą9,200 crore
C. â‚ą10,300 crore
D. â‚ą11,440 crore
E. â‚ą12,600 crore
Answer: D. â‚ą11,440 crore
Explanation: The government launched a ₹11,440 crore mission (2025–31) to achieve self-reliance in pulses, enhance domestic production, and reduce import dependence by developing seeds, expanding cultivation, and improving post-harvest management.
10. Which of the following measures is not a part of the Mission for Atmanirbharta in Pulses?
A. Distribution of free seed kits
B. Procurement at MSP for four years
C. Expansion of 3.5 million ha cultivation area
D. Reduction of GST on imported pulses
E. Setting up of 1,000 processing units
Answer: D. Reduction of GST on imported pulses
Explanation: The mission focuses on boosting domestic production through seed distribution, assured MSP procurement, cultivation expansion, and establishing 1,000 processing units. GST reduction on imports was not included.
