GK Quiz Today, 12 October, 2025: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Knowledge today is not just an advantage — it’s a necessity. In a world driven by fast-changing information, having a strong grasp of General Knowledge and current affairs is essential for anyone preparing for competitive exams. For aspirants of UPSC, SSC, banking, defence, and railway exams, understanding what is happening in the world forms the core of effective preparation. From national policies and global diplomacy to technological advances and scientific achievements, every update shapes the questions that appear in examinations. However, mastering GK goes far beyond memorising facts. It is about developing a logical understanding of issues, connecting events, and identifying their broader implications.
Successful candidates learn to build consistency — reading newspapers daily, following verified news digests, practising quizzes, and regularly revising key topics. This approach helps improve memory, enhances analytical ability, and builds confidence during exams. Staying curious and proactive allows aspirants to link current events with static subjects, a skill that proves invaluable in competitive tests. In short, GK preparation is not a sprint but a continuous process that strengthens awareness, sharpens intellect, and develops an informed perspective essential for both exams and everyday decision-making.
1. Which multinational investment firm has introduced its credit operations in India while naming Apurva Shah as its Managing Director?
[A] KKR
[B] Blackstone
[C] Carlyle Group
[D] Bain Capital
2. INS Sutlej, recently making headlines, serves what function within the Indian Navy?
[A] Hydrographic survey vessel
[B] Diesel-electric submarine
[C] Stealth multi-role frigate
[D] Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
3. In which Indian city has the nation’s first commercial station for electric truck battery swapping and recharging been opened?
[A] Sonipat
[B] Gurugram
[C] Pune
[D] Nagpur
4. The Cassini space mission was launched to achieve which of the following objectives?
[A] To observe Jupiter’s atmospheric behaviour
[B] To examine Saturn and its natural satellites
[C] To chart the Martian surface
[D] To study the lunar environment
5. Which state administration has authorised its drug control officers to inspect chemical substances utilised in the manufacture of medicines and syrups?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra
Correct Answers
1. B) [Blackstone]
2. A) [Hydrographic survey vessel]
3. A) [Sonipat]
4. B) [To examine Saturn and its natural satellites]
5. B) [Uttar Pradesh]
Image Courtesy: Meta AI
Successful candidates learn to build consistency — reading newspapers daily, following verified news digests, practising quizzes, and regularly revising key topics. This approach helps improve memory, enhances analytical ability, and builds confidence during exams. Staying curious and proactive allows aspirants to link current events with static subjects, a skill that proves invaluable in competitive tests. In short, GK preparation is not a sprint but a continuous process that strengthens awareness, sharpens intellect, and develops an informed perspective essential for both exams and everyday decision-making.
1. Which multinational investment firm has introduced its credit operations in India while naming Apurva Shah as its Managing Director?
[A] KKR
[B] Blackstone
[C] Carlyle Group
[D] Bain Capital
2. INS Sutlej, recently making headlines, serves what function within the Indian Navy?
[A] Hydrographic survey vessel
[B] Diesel-electric submarine
[C] Stealth multi-role frigate
[D] Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
3. In which Indian city has the nation’s first commercial station for electric truck battery swapping and recharging been opened?
[A] Sonipat
[B] Gurugram
[C] Pune
[D] Nagpur
4. The Cassini space mission was launched to achieve which of the following objectives?
[A] To observe Jupiter’s atmospheric behaviour
[B] To examine Saturn and its natural satellites
[C] To chart the Martian surface
[D] To study the lunar environment
5. Which state administration has authorised its drug control officers to inspect chemical substances utilised in the manufacture of medicines and syrups?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra
Correct Answers
1. B) [Blackstone]
2. A) [Hydrographic survey vessel]
3. A) [Sonipat]
4. B) [To examine Saturn and its natural satellites]
5. B) [Uttar Pradesh]
Image Courtesy: Meta AI
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