1. The Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) is implemented by which ministry?

[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Education
[D] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Education]

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently announced the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) for academic year 2025–26. This scheme, officially known as “Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students,” is run by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education. It aims to financially support bright students from poor families for their daily expenses during higher studies.

2. Which ministry has released the Sustainable Development Goals-National Indicator Framework Progress Report 2025?

[A] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology

Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation]

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the SDGs National Indicator Framework Progress Report 2025 on the 19th Statistics Day. The report covers India’s progress on 284 indicators related to 17 Sustainable Development Goals, including improvements in maternal and child health, education, poverty reduction, and climate action since 2015–16.

3. World Sports Journalist Day (WSJD) is observed on which day?

[A] 1 July
[B] 2 July
[C] 3 July
[D] 4 July

Correct Answer: B [2 July]

World Sports Journalists Day is celebrated annually on July 2nd to honor sports journalists’ contributions. The 2025 theme is “Championing Fair Play: Reporting with Integrity and Impact,” focusing on promoting transparency and integrity in sports journalism.

4. C-FLOOD platform is jointly developed by which two organizations?

[A] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[B] Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) Pune and Central Water Commission (CWC)
[C] India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
[D] National Informatics Centre (NIC) and National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)

Correct Answer: B [C-DAC Pune and Central Water Commission (CWC)]

The C-FLOOD platform, a Unified Inundation Forecasting System, was inaugurated recently. It was developed by C-DAC Pune and Central Water Commission (CWC) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti as part of the National Supercomputing Mission.

5. Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), that was recently seen in news, is built on which river?

[A] Blue Nile River
[B] Yangtze River
[C] Congo River
[D] Mekong River

Correct Answer: A [Blue Nile River]

The GERD is located in Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz region and is built on the Blue Nile River, a major tributary of the Nile.

6. What is the name of the recently launched portal that provides open access to National and State-level data on student performance?

[A] Vidya Samiksha Portal
[B] PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan Dissemination Portal
[C] Shiksha Setu Portal
[D] Samarth Bharat Portal

Correct Answer: B [PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan Dissemination Portal]

PARAKH Portal shares open data on student performance nationally and by States/UTs. It was established under NCERT and aligns with NEP 2020 guidelines.

7. Which city is the host of Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025?

[A] Ghaziabad
[B] Varanasi
[C] Lucknow
[D] Greater Noida

Correct Answer: D [Greater Noida]

UPITS 2025 is scheduled in Greater Noida from 25th to 29th September, showcasing key state projects and industrial growth.

8. Recently, where was the statue of Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I installed in Maharashtra?

[A] Pune
[B] Nagpur
[C] Amravati
[D] Nashik

Correct Answer: A [Pune]

An equestrian statue of Peshwa Bajirao I was unveiled at the NDA campus in Pune to inspire future armed forces officers.

9. Where was the International Conference on ‘Sustainable and Responsible Mining 2025’ held?

[A] Bengaluru
[B] New Delhi
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Chennai

Correct Answer: C [Hyderabad]

The conference on Sustainable and Responsible Mining was held in Hyderabad, focusing on best mine closure practices.

10. Suna Besha festival is celebrated in which state?

[A] Bihar
[B] Odisha
[C] Gujarat
[D] Assam

Correct Answer: B [Odisha]

Suna Besha is celebrated during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, where the deities are adorned with gold ornaments.

Current Affairs Quiz 4 Nov, 2025