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Weekly Current Affairs Quiz 8 To 14 October 2025: For students preparing for government competitive exams and general awareness individuals, The Daily Jagran presents this week’s important current affairs quiz. This quiz covers topics like the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, Junior World Judo Championship, Konkan-25 & Other Important Topics.

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List Of Top 10 Weekly Quizzes:

Q1. Konkan-25 is a bilateral naval exercise conducted between India and which country's navy?

A) United States
B) France
C) United Kingdom
D) Russia

Explanation: The Konkan series of exercises is a long-standing bilateral naval exercise held annually between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, aiming to enhance interoperability and maritime cooperation.

Q2. Which scheme was recently launched by PM Narendra Modi?

A) PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
B) PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses
C) Mission Shakti Scheme
D) National Food Security Scheme

Explanation: On 11 October 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses. These initiatives aim to empower farmers, increase crop productivity, expand irrigation facilities, and promote self-reliance in pulses across India.

Q3. Who won India’s first medal at the Junior World Judo Championship in October 2025?

A) Neetu Ghangas
B) Mirabai Chanu
C) Linthoi Chanambam
D) Lovlina Borgohain


Explanation: Linthoi Chanambam won a historic bronze medal in the women’s 63 kg category at the Junior World Judo Championship 2025 held in Lima, Peru. This is India’s first medal in this competition. Linthoi defeated Joany Gielen of the Netherlands in the bronze medal match and made a remarkable comeback through the repechage round.

Q4. When is Air Force Day celebrated every year in India?

A) 5 October
B) 8 October
C) 10 October
D) 12 October

Explanation: Air Force Day is celebrated every year on 8 October. On this day in 1932, the Indian Air Force was established. In 2025, the 93rd Air Force Day was celebrated across the country. The main event in 2025 was held at Hindon Air Force Station (Ghaziabad), featuring a grand parade, air show, and a spectacular display of India’s air power. This year’s theme was “Operation Sindoor”.

Q5. At which institution will the ‘Namo Semiconductor Laboratory’ be established?

A) IIT Delhi
B) IIT Bombay
C) IIT Bhubaneswar
D) IIT Madras

Explanation: The Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has approved the establishment of the ‘Namo Semiconductor Laboratory’. This step is significant for promoting semiconductor research and innovation in India. The laboratory will be set up at the Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar and is funded under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) with approximately Rs 4.95 crore. 

Q6. Which organization recently constructed the world’s highest motorable road at ‘Mig La Pass’?

A) Indian Army
B) BSF
C) Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
D) Indian Air Force

Explanation: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed the world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass at an altitude of 19,400 feet under Project Himank. This is a historic achievement for India. Mig La Pass is located on the Changthang Plateau in Ladakh. At 19,400 feet, this road is now the world’s highest motorable road, enhancing both strategic and tourism significance in the region.

Q7. Khaled El-Enany has been elected as the new Director-General of UNESCO for the term 2025–2029. He is a citizen of which country?

A) Japan
B) Afghanistan
C) Qatar
D) Egypt

Explanation: Egyptian archaeologist and former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Khaled El-Enany, has been elected as the new Director-General of UNESCO for the 2025–2029 term. He is the first Arab to lead the UN’s cultural and scientific organization. El-Enany secured a major victory in the UNESCO Executive Board vote on October 6, 2025.

Q8. The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for which achievement?

A) Discovery of new drug molecules
B) Development of Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs)
C) Creation of artificial life
D) Discovery in nuclear energy

Explanation: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa (Kyoto University, Japan), Richard Robson (University of Melbourne, Australia), and Omar M. Yaghi (University of California, Berkeley, USA) for their pioneering work in developing MOFs. Their innovation has revolutionized fields like gas storage, separation, and catalysis.

Q9. MY Bharat–National Service Scheme (NSS) Award is instituted by which ministry?

A) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
B) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
C) Ministry of Law and Justice
D) Ministry of Finance
 
Explanation: Recently, the President of India presented the MY Bharat–National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for 2022–23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The award was instituted in 1993–94 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The main objective is to honour youth for their exceptional work in social service, community development, and nation-building. The awards recognise and reward outstanding voluntary community service. They are given every year to NSS Volunteers, NSS Units, and Programme Officers for their exemplary contribution to society. The initiative highlights youth participation in building a responsible and service-oriented nation.
 
Q10. Where was the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 held?

A) Bengaluru
B) Hyderabad
C) Chennai
D) New Delhi

Explanation: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 on 8th October 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. IMC 2025 is Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology event. It is jointly organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). The event is being held from 8th to 11th October 2025 under the theme “Innovate to Transform.” It showcases India’s focus on digital innovation, transformation, and societal progress.

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