1️⃣ Question. Which development on 24 October 2025 put pressure on global oil markets?

A) EU increased fuel subsidies    B) US imposed new restrictions on Russian oil    C) OPEC raised production    D) China halted imports

Answer: B) US imposed new restrictions on Russian oil

Details:
• Actions by the United States to tighten restrictions on Russian crude and related services increased supply concerns for some global buyers, pressuring prices.
• United States — Head: President Joe Biden; Capital: Washington, D.C.; Independence: 4 July 1776.
• Russia — Head: President Vladimir Putin; Capital: Moscow; Russian Federation formed after USSR dissolution in 1991.

2️⃣ Question. On 24 October 2025, PM Narendra Modi launched an election campaign event in which state?

A) Uttar Pradesh    B) Bihar    C) Punjab    D) Uttarakhand

Answer: B) Bihar

Details:
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a major campaign/launch event in Bihar on 24 October — widely covered by national media as a key political mobilisation.
• Bihar (State) — Capital: Patna; Chief Minister (Oct–Nov 2025): Nitish Kumar (as per latest state political line-up).

3️⃣ Question. Which international organization contributed on linguistic diversity and digital inclusion at a G20 side-event?

A) WHO    B) UNESCO    C) IMF    D) WTO

Answer: B) UNESCO

Details:
• UNESCO participated in G20 cultural/digital discussions, emphasising protection of local languages and inclusive digital policies.
• UNESCO — Headquarters: Paris, France; Director-General (2025): Audrey Azoulay (until successor appointment); Founded: 16 November 1945.

4️⃣ Question. Reports on 24 October 2025 mentioned fresh probes around conflicts in which region?

A) Ethiopia    B) Ukraine (Donetsk)    C) Myanmar    D) Iraq

Answer: B) Ukraine (Donetsk)

Details:
• Media reported investigations and local incidents near Donetsk — part of ongoing Russia-Ukraine hostilities.
• Ukraine — Head: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy; Capital: Kyiv; Independence: 24 August 1991.

5️⃣ Question. Which policy change featured in national headlines on 24 October 2025?

A) Limitations on digital content takedown powers    B) New tax rate implementation    C) Temporary foreign investment freeze    D) Changes to traffic laws

Answer: A) Limitations on digital content takedown powers

Details:
• Headlines discussed rules to better regulate content takedowns and clarify platform obligations — part of the broader digital regulatory push.

6️⃣ Question. According to IMD forecasts around 24 October, which regions faced fog and short-term rain warnings?

A) South-west coast    B) Northeast India & Uttar Pradesh    C) Western Rajasthan    D) Gujarat & Maharashtra

Answer: B) Northeast India & Uttar Pradesh

Details:
• IMD short-range forecasts warned of morning fog and localized rain/overcast conditions, particularly in northeastern states and the Indo-Gangetic plains (UP).

7️⃣ Question. Which global skills initiative did India present at the G20 around 24 October 2025?

A) Global AI Skills Bank    B) Africa Skills Multiplier / Skills Multiplier Programme    C) Global Healthcare Training Hub    D) Space Tech Fellowship

Answer: B) Africa Skills Multiplier / Skills Multiplier Programme

Details:
• India proposed an Africa-focused skills boost initiative to scale vocational training, knowledge transfer and partnerships to strengthen employability.

8️⃣ Question. Which national research body issued AI/tech-related updates or publications around 24 October?

A) NITI Aayog    B) CSIR / CSIR-affiliated labs    C) Reserve Bank of India    D) Election Commission of India

Answer: B) CSIR / CSIR-affiliated labs

Details:
• CSIR institutes and related labs released research updates and technical reports linked to AI/technology R&D — relevant for tech policy and research communities.

9️⃣ Question. Which international body organised a G20 side-event on digital inclusion and language policy?

A) WHO    B) UNESCO    C) IMF    D) World Bank

Answer: B) UNESCO

Details:
• UNESCO showcased strategies to protect linguistic diversity online and support local-language digital content — reinforcing cultural inclusion in digital policy discussions.

🔟 Question. Which issue in the 24 October headlines is most important for exam aspirants?

A) New syllabus announcement    B) Guidelines to increase transparency in government recruitments    C) Changes in reservation rules    D) State education budget increase

Answer: B) Guidelines to increase transparency in government recruitments

Details:
• Reports emphasised greater transparency and digital verification in recruitment processes — a key development for job-seekers and aspirants preparing for competitive exams.