Daily Current Affairs October 09

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October 09 | Daily Current Affairs 2025

Sports – Daily Current Affairs October 09

1. Which team did India U-19 defeat to complete a clean sweep in the Youth Test series in October 2025?
A) England U-19
B) South Africa U-19
C) Australia U-19
D) New Zealand U-19
E) West Indies U-19
Answer: C) Australia U-19

Event and Location:

• Event: India U-19 complete series sweep in Youth Test against Australia U-19
• Location: Mackay, Australia
• Date: October 8, 2025 (Second Youth Test concluded)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: India U-19 cricket team defeated Australia U-19 by seven wickets in the second and final Youth Test, thereby completing a 2-0 clean sweep of the away series.
• Objectives:
  • To give India’s youth players international exposure in overseas playing conditions.
  • To assess and develop talent for future national-level representation.
  • To build confidence and match temperament in the longer format of the game.

Important Terms Explained:

• Youth Test: A two-innings, multi-day cricket format played between Under-19 national teams, similar in structure to senior Test matches, but intended for developing future talent.
• Clean Sweep: A term used when a team wins all matches in a series without conceding any to the opponent.
• Mackay: A city in Queensland, Australia, known to host domestic and youth-level international cricket matches.

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Obituary – Daily Current Affairs October 09

2. Anuradha Dhareshwar, who recently passed away, was known for her contributions in which field?
A) Classical dance
B) Theatre direction
C) Light vocal music
D) Political journalism
E) Instrumental music
Answer: C) Light vocal music

Event and Location:

• Event: Passing away of veteran light vocal singer and AIR announcer Anuradha Dhareshwar
• Location: Dharwad, Karnataka
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Announcement of the demise of Anuradha Dhareshwar, aged 87, in Dharwad.
  • She was a former announcer at All India Radio (AIR), Dharwad, and a prominent light music vocalist.
• Objectives:
  • To recognize and remember her contribution to Karnataka’s early light vocal music tradition.
  • To commemorate her pioneering role in broadcasting and cultural outreach through AIR.

Important Terms Explained:

• Light Vocal Music:
  • A genre of music that combines elements of classical and popular styles, often focusing on lyrical expression and melody.
  • In Karnataka, it holds cultural significance and forms part of AIR programming and musical events.
• All India Radio (AIR):
  • The national public radio broadcaster of India, a division of Prasar Bharati.
  • Plays a significant role in promoting Indian culture, classical and light music, and public service broadcasting.

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs October 09

3. Which two entities signed an MoU to offer insurance coverage to shrimp farmers in Andhra Pradesh?
A) IRDAI and SBI
B) NABARD and APGB
C) AIC and Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank
D) LIC and Andhra Bank
E) APEDA and AIC
Answer: C) AIC and Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank

Event and Location:

• Event: Signing of MoU between AIC and APGB for shrimp farmer insurance
• Location: Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC) and Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank (APGB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate a Bancassurance partnership.
  • The agreement aims to provide customised insurance coverage for shrimp farmers.
• Objectives:
  • To offer financial protection to shrimp farmers against farming risks like disease outbreaks, natural calamities, or other uncertainties.
  • To promote risk mitigation in aquaculture and ensure credit security for farmers linked with APGB.
  • To strengthen rural insurance penetration via bank-insurer collaboration.

Important Terms Explained:

• Bancassurance:
  • A model where banks partner with insurance companies to sell insurance products through their branch network. It helps improve distribution efficiency and customer access.
• Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC):
  • A public sector insurance provider focused on agriculture and allied sectors, offering crop and aquaculture insurance solutions.
• Shrimp Farming Insurance:
  • A specialised insurance product that protects aquaculture farmers against losses due to disease, pollution, water salinity changes, or natural disasters affecting shrimp yield.

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Business and Economy – Daily Current Affairs October 09

4. What was the total new business premium collected by life insurers in India in September 2025?
A) ₹30,958.77 crore
B) ₹35,020.28 crore
C) ₹22,957.09 crore
D) ₹40,206.67 crore
E) ₹17,249.58 crore
Answer: D) ₹40,206.67 crore

Event and Location:

• Event: 15% year-on-year growth in new business premiums by Indian life insurers
• Location: PAN India
• Date: September 2025 (data released on October 9, 2025)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Life insurance companies across India reported a 15% increase in new business premium collections in September 2025, reaching ₹40,206.67 crore.
  • This includes performance from both public sector giant LIC and 26 private insurers.
• Objectives:
  • To reflect recovery in life insurance uptake after a dip in August due to GST-related delays.
  • To assess trends in insurance premium collections post-GST exemption changes, with specific focus on group and individual business segments.

Important Terms Explained:

• New Business Premium: The total first-year premium collected by life insurers from newly issued policies in a specific period. It indicates growth and momentum in the life insurance sector.
• Group Insurance Premium: Premium collected from group life policies, such as employee or association coverage, often showing higher ticket sizes and volume.
• GST Exemption on Life Insurance (2025): Effective September 22, 2025, certain life insurance products became exempt from GST, impacting the input tax credit (ITC) available to insurers on commissions and distribution costs.
• Annualised Premium Equivalent (APE): A metric used to measure the new business of a life insurance company by normalising single and regular premium policies on an annual basis.

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5. Where has PVR INOX launched India’s first dine-in cinema experience?
A) Mumbai
B) Hyderabad
C) Delhi
D) Bengaluru
E) Pune
Answer: D) Bengaluru

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of India’s first dine-in cinema experience by PVR INOX
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka (M5 ECity Mall, Electronic City)
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: PVR INOX Limited launched a dine-in cinema concept, integrating gourmet dining with movie watching, at its new facility in Bengaluru.
• Objectives:
  • To offer premium, immersive cinematic experiences for urban consumers.
  • To merge hospitality and entertainment by providing a luxurious food-and-film experience.
  • To cater to a growing segment of moviegoers seeking comfort and upscale amenities.

Important Terms Explained:

• Dine-in Cinema: A theatre format where customers can enjoy full-course meals or gourmet dining while watching a movie, served directly at their seats.
• PVR INOX Limited: India’s largest cinema exhibitor formed after the merger of PVR Cinemas and INOX Leisure, offering multiplex experiences across the country.
• M5 ECity Mall: A premium mall located in Electronic City, Bengaluru, which now hosts India’s first dine-in cinema theatre by PVR INOX.

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6. According to ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, by how much did India’s international airfares increase in the first half of 2025 compared to H1 2019?
A) 8%
B) 10%
C) 13%
D) 15%
E) 18%
Answer: C) 13%

Event and Location:

• Event: Release of Airfare Trends 2025 showing increase in airfares
• Location: India (Asia-Pacific & Middle East region)
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) released the 2025 airfare trends.
  • The report revealed airfare patterns across international and domestic routes in India compared to pre-pandemic (2019) levels.
• Objectives:
  • To assess post-COVID aviation recovery, fare dynamics, and pricing trends in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region.
  • To inform stakeholders and policymakers of evolving travel costs impacting consumers and the airline industry.

Important Terms Explained:

• Airports Council International (ACI):
  • A global trade representative body for airports.
  • Advocates airport interests and promotes excellence in airport operations and customer experience.
• Airfare Trends Report:
  • A regional analysis of ticket price movement across domestic and international routes.
  • Used to track aviation market recovery, consumer trends, and policy impacts on pricing.
• H1 (First Half of the Year):
  • Refers to the six-month period from January to June in a calendar year.
  • Frequently used in financial and industry reporting for mid-year analysis.

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7. Which two firms have partnered to launch a ₹500 crore fund to boost India’s defense technology startups?
A) Sequoia India and SIDBI
B) Jamwant Ventures and Aavishkaar Capital
C) DRDO and Tata Capital
D) Bharat Forge and HDFC Capital
E) Adani Defence and Omnivore
Answer: B) Jamwant Ventures and Aavishkaar Capital

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of ₹500 crore fund for defense and deep-tech startups in India
• Location: Bengaluru, India
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The defense-focused venture capital firm Jamwant Ventures partnered with Aavishkaar Capital to launch a ₹500 crore investment fund (with an additional ₹250 crore greenshoe option) to back Indian defense and deep technology startups.
• Objectives:
  • The fund aims to promote Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance) in defense, scale up indigenous capabilities, and invest in 15–25 early-stage startups developing technologies like autonomous systems, drones, robotics, new materials, sensors, cybersecurity, and communication systems.

Important Terms Explained:

• Greenshoe Option:
  • An additional funding option that allows a fund or company to raise more capital than the initial target corpus if investor demand exceeds expectations.
• Deep Tech:
  • Refers to startups based on substantial scientific or engineering innovations, often involving long research cycles and deep intellectual property—like AI, robotics, semiconductors, or defense systems.
• iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence):
  • A flagship initiative by India’s Ministry of Defence that supports startups, MSMEs, and innovators in developing indigenous defense technologies and solutions.

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Acquisitions and Mergers – Daily Current Affairs October 09

8. Which US-based Salesforce partner was acquired by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for ₹646 crore in October 2025?
A) Infosys CloudTech
B) Bluewave CRM
C) ListEngage
D) Marketo Engage
E) DigitalForce
Answer: C) ListEngage

Event and Location:

• Event: TCS acquires Salesforce partner ListEngage for ₹646 crore
• Location: United States (Framingham, Massachusetts)
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) acquired US-based ListEngage for $72.80 million (₹646 crore).
  • The deal adds over 100 Salesforce professionals to TCS’s Enterprise Solutions unit in the US.
• Objectives:
  • To strengthen Salesforce capabilities, particularly in marketing cloud, CRM, AI advisory, and Agentforce services.
  • To deepen TCS’s strategic partnership with Salesforce and expand client solutions globally.

Important Terms Explained:

• ListEngage:
  • A US-based full-stack Salesforce partner, offering services in marketing cloud, data cloud, Agentforce, and AI consulting for enterprise clients.
• Salesforce Marketing Cloud:
  • A platform for digital marketing automation and customer engagement. It helps businesses create personalized marketing experiences across channels.
• Agentforce:
  • Salesforce’s service suite to streamline customer service operations using AI, automation, and cloud-based service tools.

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Awards – Daily Current Affairs October 09

9. Who among the following is one of the recipients of the Karnataka Sahitya Academy Honorary Award for the year 2024?
A) Girish Karnad
B) K. S. Nissar Ahmed
C) Shudra Srinivas
D) S.L. Bhyrappa
E) Tejaswini Niranjana
Answer: C) Shudra Srinivas

Event and Location:

• Event: Announcement of Karnataka Sahitya Academy Honorary Awards 2024
• Location: Kannada Bhavana, Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Date: October 9, 2025 (announcement date)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Karnataka Sahitya Academy announced honorary awards for 2024 to six prominent literary figures.
  • The announcement was made during an all-member meeting chaired by Academy Chairman L.N. Mukudaraj.
• Objectives:
  • To recognise and honour lifetime contributions to Kannada literature and culture.
  • To celebrate excellence in writing, poetry, and literary activism in the state.
  • To preserve and promote Kannada literary heritage through institutional recognition.

Important Terms Explained:

• Karnataka Sahitya Academy: A state literary institution that promotes Kannada language and literature. It organises seminars, publishes literary works, and honours distinguished writers annually.
• Honorary Award: A prestigious lifetime recognition given by the Academy to writers for their contribution to literature, irrespective of specific published work during the award year.
• Shudra Srinivas: A well-known Kannada writer, often known for his Dalit literary activism and strong socio-political voice in regional literature.

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Defence – Daily Current Affairs October 09

10. What was the main objective of the Indian Coast Guard’s Regional Search and Rescue Exercise (ReSAREX–25) conducted off the Panambur coast?
A) To test new naval weapons
B) To train naval cadets in underwater diving
C) To evaluate mass rescue preparedness at sea
D) To conduct a fishing regulation campaign
E) To track marine pollution
Answer: C) To evaluate mass rescue preparedness at sea

Event and Location:

• Event: Indian Coast Guard conducts Regional Search and Rescue Exercise (ReSAREX–25)
• Location: Arabian Sea off Panambur coast, Mangaluru, Karnataka
• Date: October 8–9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Karnataka unit of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted ReSAREX–25, a two-day maritime search and rescue exercise.
• Objectives:
  • To evaluate the effectiveness and readiness of maritime agencies in handling mass rescue operations.
  • To enhance coordination among all maritime search and rescue stakeholders, including coastal security, port authorities, and maritime administration.
  • To simulate realistic emergency scenarios for strengthening joint response capabilities in the event of maritime disasters.

Important Terms Explained:

• ReSAREX–25: Abbreviation for Regional Search and Rescue Exercise 2025, conducted to test collective maritime rescue operations and inter-agency cooperation in the Indian coastal region.
• Indian Coast Guard (ICG): An armed force of India responsible for safeguarding the country’s maritime interests, enforcing maritime law, and conducting rescue operations.
• Mass Rescue Operation: A coordinated emergency response to save a large number of individuals in distress at sea, often involving multiple agencies and assets.

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11. What is the primary purpose of the Indian Army’s newly inducted ‘Saksham’ Counter-UAS grid system?
A) Battlefield communication
B) Drone surveillance
C) Neutralisation of hostile drones
D) Missile launching
E) Radar calibration
Answer: C) Neutralisation of hostile drones

Event and Location:

• Event: Induction of Saksham Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) Grid by the Indian Army
• Location: New Delhi (National coverage for battlefield application)
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Indian Army has initiated the procurement and induction of an indigenously developed counter-drone system, named Saksham.
  • The system is built to ensure security across the Tactical Battlefield Space (TBS), which includes the Air Littoral zone (up to 3,000 meters altitude).
• Objectives:
  • To detect, track, identify, and neutralise hostile drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in real time.
  • To strengthen battlefield situational awareness through AI-enabled prediction and sensor integration.
  • To provide comprehensive airspace security for forward-deployed troops and installations.

Important Terms Explained:

• Saksham Counter-UAS Grid: An indigenous anti-drone defence system with capabilities such as real-time threat detection, AI-enabled predictive analysis, sensor-weapon integration, and 3D battlefield visualisation for securing tactical airspace.
• Tactical Battlefield Space (TBS): A redefined operational zone that includes land and Air Littoral, the aerial region up to 10,000 feet (3,000 metres) above ground level, where aerial threats such as drones are actively countered.
• Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS): A military technology framework designed to detect and destroy or disable hostile drones using a combination of sensors, radars, jammers, and kinetic interceptors.

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs October 09

12. What is the bilateral trade target set by India and the UK for 2030 as announced during the India–UK CEO Forum 2025?
A) $75 billion
B) $90 billion
C) $110 billion
D) $125 billion
E) $150 billion
Answer: C) $110 billion

Event and Location:

• Event: India–UK CEO Forum 2025 to boost bilateral trade and investment
• Location: Mumbai, India
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer led the India–UK CEO Forum to discuss trade cooperation and evaluate the progress of the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed in July 2025.
• Objectives:
  • The objective is to double bilateral trade from the current $56 billion to $110 billion by 2030, enhance partnerships in technology, infrastructure, education, defence, and promote investments from both countries in key sectors like fintech, green hydrogen, and semiconductors.

Important Terms Explained:

• India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA):
  • A bilateral trade deal signed in July 2025 aiming to eliminate trade barriers, promote investment, and empower MSMEs in both countries.
• Vision 2035:
  • A strategic roadmap unveiled during the forum to foster long-term collaboration in areas such as critical minerals, rare earths, education, AI, defence co-production, and innovation ecosystems.
• Critical Minerals:
  • Naturally occurring resources essential for economic and national security, including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements, used in electronics, batteries, and renewable energy technologies.

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Schemes – Daily Current Affairs October 09

13. What is the new minimum investment requirement under Part-1 category of the revised PLI scheme for MMF and technical textiles?
A) ₹500 crore
B) ₹200 crore
C) ₹100 crore
D) ₹150 crore
E) ₹300 crore
Answer: D) ₹150 crore

Event and Location:

• Event: Revision of PLI Scheme for MMF Apparel, Fabrics, and Technical Textiles
• Location: Nationwide (India)
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Textiles Ministry has revised the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the manmade fibre (MMF) and technical textiles segments by expanding eligible product lists, reducing investment thresholds, and easing turnover criteria.
• Objectives:
  • The revisions aim to boost investor participation, accelerate sectoral growth, enhance ease of doing business, and promote India’s leadership in the global textile value chain, particularly in MMF and technical textiles.

Important Terms Explained:

• PLI Scheme (Production Linked Incentive Scheme):
  • A government initiative that offers financial incentives to companies based on incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic units.
• MMF (Manmade Fibre):
  • Synthetic or artificially created fibres (e.g., polyester, nylon) used in textiles, distinct from natural fibres like cotton or wool.
• Technical Textiles:
  • Textile products manufactured for non-aesthetic purposes where function is the primary criterion (e.g., medical, industrial, defence, and automotive applications).
• HSN Code:
  • Harmonized System of Nomenclature code used internationally for the classification of goods for taxation and trade.

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14. What is the target year for India to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses under the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses”?
A) 2027-28
B) 2028-29
C) 2029-30
D) 2030-31
E) 2031-32
Answer: D) 2030-31

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses and PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
• Location: India (nationwide implementation)
• Date: October 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the ₹11,440-crore Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses and the ₹24,000-crore PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY). He will also inaugurate 1,168 projects worth ₹3,681 crore.
• Objectives:
  • To make India self-reliant in pulses by 2030-31, increase production through improved acreage and productivity, and promote crop diversification, post-harvest infrastructure, and credit access for farmers under PM-DDKY.

Important Terms Explained:

• Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses:
  • A central government scheme with a ₹11,440 crore budget aiming to make India self-sufficient in pulses production by 2030-31 through seed distribution, yield improvement, and processing infrastructure.
• PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY):
  • A ₹24,000 crore scheme targeting 100 districts to boost agricultural productivity, promote sustainable farming, and strengthen post-harvest and irrigation infrastructure via convergence of 36 existing schemes.
• Cluster-based approach:
  • Implementation model focusing on specific geographical clusters (416 districts) to optimise resource allocation and ensure focused development in agriculture.

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs October 09

15. Which Indian state has sought a ₹700-crore package from the Centre for tourism development as of October 2025?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Goa
C) Kerala
D) Rajasthan
E) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: C) Kerala

Event and Location:

• Event: Kerala seeks ₹700-crore tourism development package from the Central Government
• Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala / New Delhi (meeting held)
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Kerala’s Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas met Union Tourism Minister Rajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi to request ₹700 crore in central assistance for major tourism infrastructure projects in the state.
• Objectives:
  • To secure ₹100 crore each for the modernisation of Kovalam, Varkala, and Kappil beaches.
  • To boost tourism infrastructure and improve international competitiveness of Kerala as a wellness and coastal tourism hub.
  • To potentially host a wellness conclave, for which the state hopes to invite PM Modi, depending on the local body elections’ code of conduct.

Important Terms Explained:

• Tourism Development Package: A financial grant or investment provided by the government to enhance tourist infrastructure, improve amenities, and increase revenue generation through tourism.
• Wellness Conclave: A proposed tourism and wellness-themed conference aimed at promoting Kerala as a global destination for holistic health, Ayurveda, and wellness tourism.
• Code of Conduct: A set of rules enforced during election periods to prevent governments from announcing new schemes or taking decisions that could influence voters.

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16. What is the duration of the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 launched by the Indian government in October 2025?
A) 30 days
B) 45 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
E) 120 days
Answer: C) 60 days

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0
• Location: Nationwide (India)
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Jointly launched by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 (TFYC 3.0) aims to create a tobacco-free learning environment across India.
  • States and Union Territories have been directed to strictly implement the Guidelines for Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI).
• Objectives:
  • To reduce tobacco usage among school and college students, with a focus on prevention and cessation support.
  • To empower and educate youth against tobacco use through awareness, enforcement, and student engagement.
  • To promote the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 by fostering a healthier and tobacco-free generation.

Important Terms Explained:

• Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 (TFYC 3.0): A 60-day national campaign launched in 2025 to raise awareness among youth about the dangers of tobacco and to promote tobacco-free campuses and lifestyles.
• Guidelines for Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI): A set of rules developed to ensure that all schools and higher education institutions remain free of tobacco use and related products within and around 100 yards of the premises.
• Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS): A global standard survey tool developed by the WHO and CDC to track tobacco use among youth; the 2019 India report highlighted that 8.4% of students aged 13–15 used tobacco.
• Viksit Bharat@2047: A national vision to transform India into a developed nation by the year 2047, with youth health and empowerment as a key pillar.

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17. Which district is the site for the pilot project launched to improve crop productivity through crop diversification in 2025?
A) Guntur
B) Kurnool
C) Nandyal
D) Anantapur
E) Vizianagaram
Answer: C) Nandyal

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of pilot project to increase crop productivity through crop diversification
• Location: Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Union Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) launched a pilot project on crop diversification through the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Integrated Farming Systems.
  • Implemented by Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Maruteru, in collaboration with RARS Nandyal and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Banavasi.
• Objectives:
  • To enhance crop productivity through sustainable diversification practices.
  • To promote sustainable agriculture production systems that ensure improved farmer livelihoods.
  • To educate farmers on improved post-harvest management and mechanised sowing techniques like the push hoe seed drill.

Important Terms Explained:

• Crop Diversification: The practice of growing more than one type of crop in a given area to reduce risk, improve soil health, and increase income through a diversified farm economy.
• All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP): A nationwide research initiative under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) aimed at improving farming practices through collaborative trials and studies across various agro-climatic zones.
• Integrated Farming Systems (IFS): A holistic farm management approach that integrates crop production, animal husbandry, horticulture, and other livelihood sources to maximise resource use efficiency and income.

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18. What is the primary aim of the ‘Psychiatry At Your Doorstep’ initiative launched in Hyderabad?
A) Provide telemedicine for cardiac patients
B) Offer free physical checkups for rural residents
C) Deliver mental health services at the community level
D) Distribute medicines for chronic diseases
E) Train ASHA workers in nutrition counselling
Answer: C) Deliver mental health services at the community level

Event and Location:

• Event: Mental health outreach initiative ‘Psychiatry At Your Doorstep’ brings services closer to communities
• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
• Date: Initiative launched in 2022; ongoing implementation covered on October 10, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The initiative was launched by Roshini Trust to provide community-based psychiatric care to vulnerable groups, including children, adolescents, and the underprivileged.
  • Services are delivered at institutions such as juvenile homes, shelters, and schools, eliminating the need for people to visit mental health clinics.
• Objectives:
  • To de-stigmatise mental health treatment and increase accessibility, especially for emotionally distressed or traumatised individuals.
  • To bring qualified mental health professionals directly to the locations where care is most urgently needed.
  • To offer timely intervention, emotional counselling, and continued psychiatric support to neglected or high-risk populations.

Important Terms Explained:

• Psychiatry At Your Doorstep: A mobile mental health initiative launched in 2022 by Roshini Trust to make psychiatric care more accessible and inclusive, particularly for individuals in state-run facilities and underserved communities.
• Roshini Trust: A non-profit mental health organisation based in Hyderabad, committed to community psychiatry, emotional wellness, and suicide prevention through innovative outreach models.
• Community-Based Mental Health Services: A mental health care model that involves delivering psychiatric services outside of hospitals, often in homes, schools, shelters, or community spaces, for better outreach and early diagnosis.

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19. Which Indian state has become the first to implement one-day paid menstrual leave policy across both government and private sectors?
A) Kerala
B) Odisha
C) Karnataka
D) Bihar
E) Maharashtra
Answer: C) Karnataka

Event and Location:

• Event: Karnataka approves Menstrual Leave Policy, 2025 for all working women
• Location: Karnataka
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Karnataka Cabinet approved the Karnataka Menstrual Leave Policy, 2025, offering one day of paid menstrual leave per month.
  • The policy applies to both government and private sector employees including IT firms, MNCs, garment industries, and more.
• Objectives:
  • To support women’s health and well-being by recognising menstrual needs as a legitimate workplace concern.
  • To promote inclusivity and progressive employment practices in line with global best standards.
  • To encourage formal sector participation of women through gender-sensitive policy interventions.

Important Terms Explained:

• Menstrual Leave Policy:
  • A workplace policy that allows paid or unpaid leave for menstruating individuals, recognising the discomfort or health issues some women face during menstruation.
• Progressive Labour Policy:
  • Labour policies aimed at promoting equity, welfare, and inclusivity, especially for historically marginalised or underrepresented groups.
• Labour Reform in Karnataka:
  • Karnataka has been actively reforming labour laws to improve working conditions, with the menstrual leave policy being the latest progressive initiative under its labour welfare agenda.

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20. What is the primary goal of India’s newly launched National Red List Roadmap?
A) Increase forest cover by 30%
B) Digitize all zoological records
C) Assess extinction risk of Indian flora and fauna
D) Launch new biodiversity parks
E) Ban trade of endangered species
Answer: C) Assess extinction risk of Indian flora and fauna

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of the National Red List Roadmap to assess extinction risks of flora and fauna
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Launch of Vision 2025–2030 under the National Red List Roadmap to assess extinction risk of 11,000 Indian species (7,000 flora and 4,000 fauna).
  • Use of globally accepted IUCN Red List methodology for classification and assessment.
  • Led by Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
• Objectives:
  • To provide a scientifically accurate and nationally coordinated framework for biodiversity conservation.
  • To align with international biodiversity commitments like the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).
  • To ensure conservation-informed policy and planning for at-risk species across India.

Important Terms Explained:

• National Red List Roadmap:
  • A nationally coordinated assessment program to evaluate the extinction risk of native species in India, modelled after the IUCN Red List.
• IUCN Species Conservation Cycle:
  • A globally accepted five-step process—Assess, Plan, Act, Network, and Communicate—used to guide species conservation strategies.
• Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF):
  • An international post-2020 biodiversity agreement adopted under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

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21. What is the purpose of the ₹410 crore released to rural local bodies in Andhra Pradesh under the 15th Finance Commission Grants?
A) Infrastructure development in urban areas
B) Salaries of Panchayat employees
C) Location-specific needs excluding salaries
D) Road construction only
E) Smart village digitalisation project
Answer: C) Location-specific needs excluding salaries

Event and Location:

• Event: Release of ₹410 crore XV Finance Commission grants to rural local bodies
• Location: Andhra Pradesh (all 13 districts)
• Date: October 9, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Central Government released the first instalment of ₹410.76 crore as Untied Grants to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Andhra Pradesh under the 15th Finance Commission Grants.
• Objectives:
  • To strengthen local governance and decentralised planning by allowing Gram Panchayats, Block Panchayats, and Zilla Panchayats to address location-specific developmental needs under the Eleventh Schedule, excluding salary and establishment costs.

Important Terms Explained:

• 15th Finance Commission (XV FC):
  • A constitutional body that recommended the devolution of financial resources between the Centre and States for the period 2020–2026, including grants for local bodies.
• Untied Grants:
  • Flexible funds provided to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) which can be utilised as per local development needs, except for recurring costs like salaries.
• Eleventh Schedule:
  • Part of the Constitution of India listing 29 subjects under the jurisdiction of Panchayati Raj Institutions, including agriculture, rural housing, sanitation, roads, drinking water, etc.

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