October 2025 General Knowledge Quiz

1. What is the name of the quantum processor by Google that achieved the first “verifiable” quantum advantage?

[A] Willow [B] Bristlecone [C] Sycamore [D] Falcon

Correct Answer: A [Willow]
Notes: Google announced that its quantum processor Willow has achieved the first “verifiable” quantum advantage by running the Quantum Echoes algorithm 13,000 times faster than classical supercomputers. It uses out-of-time-order correlator (OTOC) technique to track how quantum information scrambles and unscrambles using time-reversal.

2. Which Olympic javelin champion was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army on 22 October 2025?

[A] Neeraj Chopra [B] Sachin Yadav [C] Davinder Singh [D] Shivpal Singh

Correct Answer: A [Neeraj Chopra]
Notes: Neeraj Chopra was awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army at a ceremony attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He previously joined the Indian Army in 2016 and won Olympic gold in Tokyo 2020.

3. The Kunar River, that was recently seen in news, is a tributary of which river?

[A] Kabul River [B] Indus River [C] Jhelum River [D] Chenab River

Correct Answer: A [Kabul River]
Notes: The Kunar River is a major tributary of the Kabul River, originating in the Hindu Kush Mountains and flowing into Afghanistan.

4. When is the United Nations Disarmament Week observed every year?

[A] 1–7 October [B] 10–17 October [C] 1–10 November [D] 24–30 October

Correct Answer: D [24–30 October]
Notes: The UN Disarmament Week is observed annually from October 24 to 30 to promote global peace and security.

5. Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile is developed by which country?

[A] India [B] Japan [C] Russia [D] China

Correct Answer: C [Russia]
Notes: Russia developed the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile with unlimited range capabilities.

6. Which country has launched the world’s first yen-pegged stablecoin, named JPYC?

[A] China [B] Japan [C] Australia [D] Indonesia

Correct Answer: B [Japan]
Notes: Japan launched JPYC, a yen-pegged stablecoin fully backed by Japanese Government Bonds and domestic savings.

7. Taal Volcano, that was recently seen in news, is located in which country?

[A] Indonesia [B] Japan [C] Australia [D] Philippine

Correct Answer: D [Philippine]
Notes: The Taal Volcano is an active volcano located in the Philippines with a unique stratovolcano structure and a crater lake.

8. Which state is the host of 22nd Annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-III Conference?

[A] Nagaland [B] Assam [C] Manipur [D] Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: A [Nagaland]
Notes: Nagaland is hosting the CPA India Region Zone-III Conference from 9 to 13 November 2025.

9. Which country awarded its highest national honour “Grand Order of Mugunghwa” to the U.S. President Donald Trump?

[A] South Korea [B] Japan [C] China [D] Singapore

Correct Answer: A [South Korea]
Notes: South Korea awarded U.S. President Donald Trump its highest national honour, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa.

10. The grand finale of India’s biggest student-led space competition, Model Rocketry/CANSAT India Student Competition, is held at which place?

[A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Madhya Pradesh [C] Haryana [D] Gujarat

Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes: The grand finale is held in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, with over 600 students participating from 71 teams.

30 October, 2025 General Knowledge Quiz