October 2025 Daily Current Affairs Quiz | TNPSC & Govt Exams

complete Current Affairs for October 2025, meticulously prepared by the Government of Tamil Nadu's Department of Employment and Training. It includes critical updates on Science, Technology, Indian Polity, Geography, and Economy, along with specific news from Tamil Nadu. This material is designed to assist aspirants preparing for TNPSC and other competitive examinations.

1. Which bacteria is responsible for causing Scrub Typhus?

Salmonella typhi

Rickettsia

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Vibrio cholerae

✅ Explanation: Scrub typhus is caused by a bacteria called Rickettsia. It spreads to humans through the bites of infected mites.

2. Which is the world's largest and most powerful rocket tested by SpaceX in its 11th flight?

Starship

Falcon 9

Falcon Heavy

Atlas V

✅ Explanation: SpaceX's Starship rocket, standing at 123 meters, is the world's largest and most powerful rocket.

3. When is the Gaganyaan mission to launch Indian astronauts into space planned for?

2026

2028

2027

2025

✅ Explanation: ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan stated that the mission to launch Indian astronauts into space (Gaganyaan) is planned for 2027.

4. What is the name of NASA's 'Supersonic' passenger plane designed to reduce noise?

X-57 Maxwell

X-59

Concorde 2.0

Boeing 777X

✅ Explanation: The X-59, designed by Lockheed Martin for NASA, is a supersonic plane designed to travel faster than sound without making noise.

5. On which river is the Sawalkote Hydropower Project located?

Jhelum

Ravi

Indus

Chenab

✅ Explanation: The Sawalkote hydroelectric project is located on the Chenab River in Ramban, Jammu & Kashmir.

6. Which state is associated with the Almatti Dam?

Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh

Kerala

Tamil Nadu

✅ Explanation: Almatti Dam is a hydroelectric and irrigation project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka.

7. The Northeast Monsoon mainly occurs during which months?

June to September

October to December

January to March

April to June

✅ Explanation: The Northeast Monsoon occurs from October to December and is also called the winter monsoon.

8. Which coffee variety from Odisha has been featured by NITI Aayog's 'Aakanksha' initiative?

Araku Coffee

Coorg Arabica

Koraput Coffee

Wayanad Robusta

✅ Explanation: Koraput Coffee is a high-quality sustainable Arabica coffee grown by tribal farmers in the Koraput district of Odisha.

9. What is India's rank in global e-waste generation as of 2025?

First

Second

Third

Fourth

✅ Explanation: In 2025, India generated 2.2 million tonnes of e-waste, ranking as the third-largest e-waste generator in the world.

10. What is the IUCN status of the Indian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes)?

Endangered

Vulnerable

Least Concern

Critically Endangered

✅ Explanation: The Indian wolf is currently listed as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN and is included in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act.

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11. Which National Park is known for the "Big Five" (Rhinoceros, Tiger, Elephant, Wild Buffalo, Swamp Deer)?

Jim Corbett National Park

Sundarbans National Park

Kaziranga National Park

Bandipur National Park

✅ Explanation: Kaziranga National Park in Assam is known for the Big Five species.

12. What is the target year for the 'Andhra Pradesh Great Green Wall' project?

2027

2030

2035

2040

✅ Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to build a five km wide 'Great Green Wall' by 2030 to protect the coastline.

13. Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to punish for contempt of court?

Article 129

Article 215

Article 142

Article 32

✅ Explanation: Article 129 states that the Supreme Court is a "Court of Record" and has the power to punish for contempt of court.

14. Who was the chairperson of the Mandal Commission established in 1979?

Morarji Desai

B.P. Mandal

V.P. Singh

Kaka Kalelkar

✅ Explanation: B.P. Mandal served as the chairperson of the commission established in 1979 to recommend reservations for OBCs.

15. Which Constitutional Article deals with the definition of Gram Sabha?

Article 243(a)

Article 243(b)

Article 243(c)

Article 243(d)

✅ Explanation: The term Gram Sabha is defined in the Constitution of India under Article 243(b).

16. The Population Census in India which was delayed is expected to be completed in which year?

2025

2026

2027

2028

✅ Explanation: The Population Census will be completed in 2027, following a delay from its original 2021 schedule.

17. In which year was the Right to Information (RTI) Act enacted?

2005

2002

2010

2000

✅ Explanation: The RTI Act was enacted in June 2005 and came into force in October 2005, replacing the Freedom of Information Act, 2002.

18. Under which Article does the Election Commission of India operate?

Article 320

Article 324

Article 280

Article 315

✅ Explanation: Part XV (Articles 324-329) of the Constitution deals with elections, and Article 324 provides for the establishment of the Election Commission.

19. Which Act prohibits sex-selective abortion in India?

POCSO Act, 2012

PCPNDT Act, 1994

Domestic Violence Act, 2005

MTP Act, 1971

✅ Explanation: The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994 prohibits sex-selective abortion.

20. Article 371A of the Indian Constitution grants special provisions to which state?

Manipur

Assam

Nagaland

Sikkim

✅ Explanation: Article 371A contains special provisions for the state of Nagaland, protecting their religious/social practices and customary law.

21. Who appoints the Lokpal Chairperson and Members?

Prime Minister

Chief Justice of India

President of India

Speaker of Lok Sabha

✅ Explanation: They are appointed by the President after obtaining the recommendations of a Selection Committee.

22. What is the objective of the "Naan Muthalvan" scheme in Tamil Nadu?

Providing free housing

Skill training for students

Health insurance for elderly

Loan waiver for farmers

✅ Explanation: The Naan Muthalvan scheme aims to provide skill training to 10 lakh students annually to prepare them for employment.

23. According to NCRB data, what is Tamil Nadu's rank in crimes against the elderly?

1st

2nd

4th

10th

✅ Explanation: According to the NCRB, Tamil Nadu ranks 4th in crimes against the elderly, while Madhya Pradesh ranks first.

24. Who launched the Home Rule Movement in 1916 along with Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

Sarojini Naidu

Annie Besant

Madame Cama

Sister Nivedita

✅ Explanation: Annie Besant launched the Home Rule Movement in 1916 along with Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

25. Which Tiger Reserve houses the exclusive village for Mahouts established by the TN government?

Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve

✅ Explanation: The village for mahouts is established at the Kozhikamuthi camp located in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve.

26. What is the name of the scheme launched by the TN government for the safe housing of transgender persons?

Thozhi Illam

Aran Illam

Sahodari Illam

Vaanavil Illam

✅ Explanation: "Aran Illam" is the scheme launched to provide safe housing for transgender persons.

27. Which mobile application integrates all public transport systems in Chennai?

Chennai Bus

Chalo App

Chennai One

Namma Chennai

✅ Explanation: The "Chennai One" mobile application is designed to integrate all public transport systems in one platform.

28. The Tamil Nadu government has ordered that patients in hospitals should now be referred to as:

Customers

Clients

Medical Beneficiaries

Guests

✅ Explanation: The TN Government issued an order stating that people visiting hospitals should be referred to as "medical beneficiaries" instead of "patients".

29. Which hill in Erode district has been declared as Tamil Nadu's fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site?

Kolli Hills

Nagamalai Hill

Yercaud

Pachaimalai

✅ Explanation: Nagamalai Hill in Erode district has been declared as Tamil Nadu's fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site.

30. Where did the excavations confirm the presence of an Iron Age culture in Tamil Nadu?

Near Eastern Ghats

Near Western Ghats

Near Coromandel Coast

Near Palar River

✅ Explanation: Excavations confirmed the presence of an Iron Age culture near the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, dating to the early to mid-third millennium BCE.

31. The "Vidiyal Payanam Thittam" has been expanded to include which group in hilly areas?

Senior Citizens

Students

Differently-abled persons (PwD)

Farmers

✅ Explanation: The scheme providing free bus travel has been expanded to cover differently-abled persons (PwD) traveling in hilly areas.

32. Where has the International-Standard Colored Fish Trade Centre been established in Tamil Nadu?

Madurai

Kanyakumari

Kolathur, Chennai

Coimbatore

✅ Explanation: The centre has been set up in Kolathur, Chennai, inaugurated by the Chief Minister in October 2025.

33. Which rivers meet at the Mullaperiyar Dam?

Kaveri and Bhavani

Mullayar and Periyar

Vaigai and Periyar

Thamirabarani and Chittar

✅ Explanation: The dam is named "Mullaperiyar" because it is situated at the confluence of the Mullayar and Periyar rivers.

34. The International Dugong Conservation Centre is proposed to be built in which region?

Gulf of Kutch

Palk Bay

Sundarbans

Chilika Lake

✅ Explanation: The IDCC is proposed to be built in Thanjavur district to conserve the Dugong species in the Palk Bay.

35. How often does the Neelakurinji flower bloom?

Every 10 years

Every 8 years

Every 12 years

Every 25 years

✅ Explanation: The Neelakurinji plant (Strobilanthes kunthiana) blooms once every 12 years.

36. What is the purpose of 'Thozhi' Hostels in Tamil Nadu?

Accommodation for working women

Shelter for stray animals

Homes for the elderly

Housing for students

✅ Explanation: 'Thozhi' hostels provide safe and affordable accommodation for working women, especially those from lower and middle-income groups.

37. Which day is observed as 'Revenue Department Day' by the Tamil Nadu government?

April 1

January 14

July 1

October 2

✅ Explanation: July 1, which marks the beginning of the Fasli year (agricultural calendar), is observed as Revenue Department Day.

38. In which year were the Marudhu Brothers hanged by the British?

1799

1801

1857

1901

✅ Explanation: The Maruthu Pandiyar brothers were publicly hanged on October 24, 1801, at the Tirupputhur fort.

39. Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?

Vikram Sarabhai

C.V. Raman

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Homi J. Bhabha

✅ Explanation: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is famously known as the "Missile Man of India" for his role in India's missile and space programs.

40. When is National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) celebrated?

October 2

November 14

October 31

August 15

✅ Explanation: National Unity Day is celebrated on October 31 in honour of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary.

41. Which Indian city is known as the "Manchester of South India"?

Chennai

Coimbatore

Madurai

Tiruppur

✅ Explanation: Coimbatore is known as the "Manchester of South India" and is a key hub for technology and manufacturing.

42. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025 according to the current affairs document?

Narges Mohammadi

María Corina Machado

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Greta Thunberg

✅ Explanation: Venezuelan Opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize for her struggle for democracy.

43. What is the amoeba Naegleria fowleri commonly known as?

Brain-eating amoeba

Flesh-eating bacteria

Stomach flu virus

Eye-infecting fungus

✅ Explanation: Naegleria fowleri is a rare but fatal amoeba commonly known as the "brain-eating amoeba" found in warm freshwater.

44. Which organization banned the use of the word "ORS" on food products?

WHO

FSSAI

ICMR

FDA

✅ Explanation: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) directed companies to stop using "ORS" on labels as it violates safety acts.

45. Who is known as the 'Edison of India'?

C.V. Raman

Homi J. Bhabha

G.D. Naidu

Vikram Sarabhai

✅ Explanation: G.D. Naidu, a pioneering inventor from Coimbatore, is known as the 'Edison of India'.

46. The Elayaperumal Panel (1969) is associated with which issue?

Educational Reforms

Untouchability and Scheduled Castes development

Banking Sector Reforms

Centre-State Relations

✅ Explanation: The L. Elayaperumal committee was constituted to look into untouchability and the development of Scheduled Castes.

47. The Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) is located in which city?

Chennai

Karaikudi

Trichy

Madurai

✅ Explanation: CECRI was established at Karaikudi in 1948 under the CSIR.

48. Which system of land revenue administration was introduced by Thomas Munro in Madras?

Zamindari System

Ryotwari System

Mahalwari System

Permanent Settlement

✅ Explanation: Thomas Munro and Captain Alexander Read introduced the Ryotwari system in Madras in 1820 to eliminate intermediaries.

49. What is the GST (Goods and Services Tax) rate on sugar as announced by Amit Shah?

12%

18%

5%

0%

✅ Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the GST on sugar has been reduced from 28% to 5%.

50. Who heads the 8th Pay Commission constituted by the Central Government?

Ranjana Prakash Desai

A.K. Mathur

N.K. Singh

Y.V. Reddy

✅ Explanation: The 8th Pay Commission is headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai.

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