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Staying updated on current affairs is essential for cracking UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and State PCS examinations. This Weekly GK Quiz covers major events from Economy, Polity, Environment, Science & Technology, Sports, Awards, and International Relations between 29 September to 5 October 2025. Each question includes a detailed explanation to help you strengthen conceptual understanding and improve exam accuracy.

Let’s begin your weekly current affairs test!

📌 Economy & Banking

Q1. Which body replaced the Payments Regulatory Board (PRB) to oversee India’s digital transactions ecosystem?

A) Monetary Policy Committee
B) Board for Payment and Settlement Regulation (BPSR)
C) Financial Stability and Development Council
D) RBI Central Board

Answer: B
Explanation: In 2025, the Board for Payment and Settlement Regulation (BPSR) was introduced as an updated authority for monitoring and regulating digital payment infrastructure. It replaces the earlier PRB to ensure cybersecurity, innovation oversight, and fair market competition.

Q2. Which country recently became the largest trading partner of India according to 2024–25 provisional data?

A) China
B) USA
C) UAE
D) Singapore

Answer: A
Explanation: India-China bilateral trade remained the highest, driven by imports in electronics, machinery, and intermediate goods.

🏛 Polity & Governance

Q3. According to NCRB 2023 data, which Indian city was ranked safest based on the lowest cognizable crime rate?

A) Mumbai
B) Kolkata
C) Bengaluru
D) Pune

Answer: B
Explanation: Kolkata recorded 83.9 crimes per lakh population, the lowest among major cities.

Q4. The National Digital University (NDU) platform launched by the Government of India primarily focuses on:

A) Defence education
B) Online skilling & higher education access
C) Agricultural research
D) Space technology development

Answer: B
Explanation: NDU aims to make higher education flexible, affordable, and globally accessible, especially through digital courses and academic partnerships.

🌍 Environment & Climate

Q5. Which state recently launched the “Green Aquaculture Mission” to promote sustainable fish farming?

A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Kerala
C) Odisha
D) Tamil Nadu

Answer: C
Explanation: Odisha introduced eco-friendly aquaculture technologies to reduce chemical usage and protect coastal ecosystems.

Q6. The COP30 Climate Summit (2025) is scheduled to be hosted in:

A) Paris
B) Rio de Janeiro
C) Belém
D) Vienna

Answer: C
Explanation: Belém, Brazil will host COP30, focusing on Amazon conservation and global carbon commitments.

🔬 Science & Technology

Q7. India’s first Quantum App Store launched in 2025 supports emerging technologies in:

A) Cloud Gaming
B) Quantum Computing Applications
C) Electric Vehicles
D) Digital Healthcare

Answer: B
Explanation: The platform enables startups and researchers to deploy quantum-based software and algorithms.

Q8. ISRO’s NISAR mission, developed jointly with NASA, is primarily designed to map:

A) Ocean temperatures
B) Earth surface changes using radar imaging
C) Solar flares
D) Dark matter in deep space

Answer: B
Explanation: NISAR will monitor ice sheets, forest biomass, and geological movements to support climate research.

🌏 International Relations

Q9. Which nation recently joined the G20 as a permanent member in 2025?

A) Nigeria
B) Egypt
C) Netherlands
D) Argentina

Answer: D
Explanation: Argentina re-entered the G20 to strengthen global economic cooperation and emerging market partnerships.

Q10. The India-Kenya Defence Cooperation Pact (2025) focuses mainly on:

A) Artificial intelligence in warfare
B) Naval training and maritime security
C) Nuclear weapon development
D) Border fencing systems

Answer: B
Explanation: It emphasizes strengthening the Indian Ocean maritime surveillance framework and joint naval drills.

🎯 Sports & Awards

Q11. Who won the 2025 Women’s Hockey Asian Champions Trophy?

A) Japan
B) India
C) China
D) South Korea

Answer: B
Explanation: Team India clinched the title with dominant performances throughout the tournament.

Q12. The Global Bank of the Year 2025 title by “The Banker” was awarded to:

A) HSBC
B) DBS
C) Citibank
D) Standard Chartered

Answer: B
Explanation: Singapore-based DBS was recognized for pioneering digital financial services.

📝 Summary – Key Takeaways

Theme	Key Highlights
Economy	India strengthens regulatory oversight in digital payments
Polity	Kolkata named safest Indian city
Environment	Amazon-focused COP30 and sustainable aquaculture
Science & Tech	Major push for quantum innovation and Earth observation missions
International	Defence and economic partnerships expand
Sports	India shines in Women’s Hockey

📍 Final Note

Weekly revision of GK helps you:

✔ Build exam-ready accuracy
✔ Improve reasoning & awareness
✔ Stay prepared for interview-stage discussions

Keep practicing quizzes like these to score higher in upcoming government exam tests!

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