28 October 2025 Current Affairs MCQ

7. Justice Prathiba M. Singh created history by becoming the first Indian and Asian to be appointed Chair of the advisory board of which international organization?
a) International Court of Justice (ICJ)
b) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
c) United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
d) International Criminal Court (ICC)

Answer: b) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

• Explanation:  Justice Prathiba M. Singh of the Delhi High Court was appointed as the Chair of the WIPO Advisory Board of Judges for the term 2025–27.

8. The theme for Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 (Oct 27 - Nov 2) is:
a) "Vigilance for a Transparent India"
b) "Vigilance – Our Shared Responsibility"
c) "Fostering Integrity for a New India"
d) "Efficiency, Accountability, and Transparency"

Answer: b) "Vigilance – Our Shared Responsibility"

• Explanation:   The Central Vigilance Commission observes this week annually, and for 2025, the theme emphasizes collective responsibility in promoting vigilance.

9. Which Indian ship recently completed a major hydrographic survey in cooperation with the Mauritius Hydrographic Service?
a) INS Vikramaditya
b) INS Sutlej
c) INS Kolkata
d) INS Vagir

Answer: b) INS Sutlej

• Explanation:  INS Sutlej, a hydrographic survey vessel, successfully completed the joint survey covering 35,000 sq nautical miles, strengthening maritime ties with Mauritius.

10. The RBI granted an exemption from tightened AIF rules to which fund?
a) National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
b) SWAMIH Fund
c) Bharat Fund
d) Startup India Seed Fund

Answer: b) SWAMIH Fund

• Explanation:   The Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Fund was exempted from the new Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) regulations to help it continue reviving stalled housing projects.