Answer: D) 100%
Explanation: The scheme offers complete credit guarantee coverage through NCGTC.
10. The Startup Common Application Journey was launched on which portal?
A) Startup India Portal
B) MCA21 Portal
C) Jan Samarth Portal
D) Digital India Portal
Answer: C) Jan Samarth Portal
Explanation: DFS introduced the new feature to streamline startup approvals.
11. The RBI recently recognised which organisation as the SRO for Payment System Operators?
A) NPCI
B) BCAS
C) Self-Regulated PSO Association (SRPA)
D) FIU
Answer: C) Self-Regulated PSO Association (SRPA)
Explanation: SRPA will oversee regulatory and operational standards for PSOs.
12. Retail inflation in India fell to what historic low in October 2025?
A) 1.2%
B) 0.75%
C) 0.50%
D) 0.25%
Answer: D) 0.25%
Explanation: Inflation sharply declined from 1.54% in September to 0.25% in October.
13. The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) launched a new program to support which countries?
A) Oil-rich nations
B) Small island nations only
C) Low-income nations
D) G20 nations
Answer: C) Low-income nations
Explanation: The program aims to enhance climate resilience in poorer countries.
14. Which country will host the UN COP32 Climate Summit in 2027?
A) Nigeria
B) Ethiopia
C) Egypt
D) Kenya
Answer: B) Ethiopia
Explanation: Ethiopia won the bid over Nigeria to host COP32.
15. Oman was elected to which UNESCO council for the 2025–2029 term?
A) World Heritage Committee
B) Education Council
C) Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Council
D) Cultural Diversity Council
Answer: C) Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Council
Explanation: Oman secured membership at the 43rd UNESCO General Conference.
16. President Droupadi Murmu attended the 50th Independence Anniversary of which country?
A) Kenya
B) Angola
C) Ghana
D) Mozambique
Answer: B) Angola
Explanation: She participated in celebrations in Luanda at the invitation of its President.
17. The Bharat–Sri Lanka Sanskrit Mahotsav 2025 was held in which city?
A) New Delhi
B) Kandy
C) Jaffna
D) Colombo
Answer: D) Colombo
Explanation: The festival was inaugurated at the University of Colombo.
18. Which country won both ICC Player of the Month Awards for October 2025?
A) Australia
B) India
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