18 October 2025 — Top 10 Current Affairs MCQs
Prepared by CareerFocusNow | Daily Current Affairs
1️⃣ Question: Which ministry launched the ‘Developed India Buildathon 2025’?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Skill Development
C) Ministry of Science & Technology
D) Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
✅ Answer: A — Ministry of Education
- Union Minister: Dharmendra Pradhan
- Ministry Established: 15 August 1947
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Objective: Promote innovation, problem-solving, and digital skills among students
- Partners: AIM, NITI Aayog, AICTE
2️⃣ Question: Recently, the ‘Varkala Cliff’ of which Indian state was included in the UNESCO tentative World Heritage list?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Kerala
D) Tamil Nadu
✅ Answer: C — Kerala
- Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
- Chief Minister: Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
- Location: Varkala town, Thiruvananthapuram district
- UNESCO Significance: Geological formation and natural conservation
3️⃣ Question: Which ministry organized the ‘Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025’?
A) Ministry of Agriculture
B) Ministry of Jal Shakti
C) Ministry of Environment
D) Ministry of Tourism
✅ Answer: B — Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Union Minister: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
- Ministry Established: 2019
- Main Objective: Water management, conservation, and technology-policy collaboration
- Partners: NITI Aayog and State Governments
4️⃣ Question: Which institute discovered the new finless fish species ‘Apterichtus kanniyakumari’?
A) CMFRI
B) ZSI
C) IISc
D) NBFGR
✅ Answer: D — National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR)
- Headquarters: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Established: 1983
- Significance: Discovered from deep-sea off Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
5️⃣ Question: For which scheme did the Indian government approve a budget of ₹2,277 crore for ‘Capacity Building & Human Resource Development’?
A) Ministry of Science & Technology
B) Ministry of Jal Shakti
C) DSIR / CSIR
D) Ministry of Education
✅ Answer: C — DSIR / CSIR
- Union Minister: Dr. Jitendra Singh
- Related Ministry: Ministry of Science & Technology
- Objective: Enhance capacity of R&D institutions
- Duration: 2021–22 to 2025–26 (15th Finance Commission period)
6️⃣ Question: Which state received approval for two major infrastructure projects to improve connectivity?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Rajasthan
✅ Answer: B — Bihar
- Capital: Patna
- Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
- Governor: Phagu Chauhan
- Projects: Patna–Gaya–Varanasi Expressway, Patna Metro Rail Project
7️⃣ Question: Under which scheme did railway employees receive a 78-day productivity-linked bonus (PLB)?
A) Railway Reform Scheme
B) Welfare Scheme for Railway Employees
C) Railway Productivity Bonus Scheme
D) Incentive Scheme
✅ Answer: C — Railway Productivity Bonus Scheme
- Railway Minister: Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Ministry: Railways
- Objective: Encourage employees and improve operational efficiency
8️⃣ Question: Under which scheme did the government approve an increase in medical education seats?
A) National Medical Education Scheme
B) National Health Mission
C) Medical Education Expansion Scheme
D) Medical Education Reform Scheme
✅ Answer: C — Medical Education Expansion Scheme
- Union Minister: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
- Ministry: Health & Family Welfare
- Objective: Increase MBBS and PG seats
9️⃣ Question: Which state received a push for new renewable energy projects recently?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Rajasthan
D) Tamil Nadu
✅ Answer: A — Gujarat
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- Chief Minister: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Achyutandan
- Objective: Promote solar and wind energy production in the state
🔟 Question: Under which scheme has the government promoted digital literacy in rural areas?
A) Digital India
B) Gram Literacy Scheme
C) Skill Development Mission
D) Smart Village Mission
✅ Answer: A — Digital India
- Prime Minister: Narendra Modi
- Established: 2015
- Objective: Enhance digital services and internet literacy in rural areas
✅ All questions are updated and based on reliable sources.
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