This is the current affairs of 19 to 21 October 2025. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. On which warship did Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrate Diwali?
a. INS Vikramaditya
b. INS Vikrant
c. INS Talwar
d. INS Ranvijay
Answer: b. INS Vikrant
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali on the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on October 20, 2025.
About INS Vikrant
– It is the Indian Navy’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, named after the word meaning ‘courageous’ or ‘victorious.’
– The name carries forward the legacy of India’s first aircraft carrier (commissioned in 1961), which played a significant role in the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
– The current Vikrant was built at Cochin Shipyard and commissioned into the Navy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 2, 2022.
Construction and Design
– Construction: Began in 2009 under Project 71.
– Formal steel cutting took place in April 2005, and it was launched on June 10, 2015.
– Commissioned into the Navy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 2, 2022.
– Design: Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau (WDB). It is a STOBAR (Short Take-Off But Assisted Recovery) vessel with a ski-jump ramp for aircraft takeoff.
– Strategic Importance: Its commissioning gave India two aircraft carriers (the other being INS Vikramaditya), enabling the deployment of Carrier Battle Groups (CBG) on both eastern and western coasts.
– It symbolizes India’s maritime power in the Indian Ocean Region.
– Cost: Approximately ₹20,000 crore.
Technical Specifications
– Weight: 40,000 metric tons (45,000 tons at full load)
– Length: 262 meters
– Width: 62 meters
– Speed: 28 knots (approximately 52 km/h)
– Crew: Approximately 1,600 members
– Aircraft Capacity: 30–36 aircraft (MiG-29K, Tejas, MH-60R helicopters, etc.)
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2. Famous actor Govardhan Asrani passed away on October 20, 2025. He is remembered for his role as a jailer in which film, with the dialogue “Hum British ke zamaane ke jailer hain”?
a. Coolie
b. Bawarchi
c. Abhimaan
d. Sholay
Answer: d. Sholay
How He Passed Away
– He was admitted to the hospital four days before his death due to breathing difficulties. He passed away on October 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Doctors reported that fluid had accumulated in his lungs.
– Fans remember Govardhan Asrani most for his role as the authoritarian jailer in Sholay.
– His dialogue in the film was, “Hum British ke zamaane ke jailer hain.”
– Even decades after the 1975 film, his role continues to be a source of amusement. Writers Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar crafted this character inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator.
– In his five-decade-long career, Asrani worked with some of the biggest directors and nearly every major star, including Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, and others.
– He began his Hindi cinema career in 1967 with the film Hare Kanch Ki Chudiyan and worked in numerous films thereafter.
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3. Which country’s famous former President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to 5 years in prison for conspiring to raise election campaign funds from Libya?
a. Germany
b. USA
c. Egypt
d. France
Answer: d. France
– Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to 5 years in prison in October 2025. He had previously been convicted of corruption in 2021.
– He was found guilty of a criminal conspiracy to fund his 2007 election campaign with money from Libya.
– Under this ruling, 70-year-old Sarkozy can apply for release in the appeals court only while behind bars, and judges will have up to two months to act on it.
– He is the first former leader in modern France to be sent to prison.
– Sarkozy’s lawyers stated that the former president will be held in solitary confinement, kept separate from other prisoners for security reasons.
Nicolas Sarkozy
– Full Name: Nicolas Paul Stéphane Sarkozy de Nagy-Bocsa
– Presidential Tenure: May 16, 2007 – May 15, 2012
– He ran for president again in 2016 but was unsuccessful.
– He played a key role in the 2011 NATO intervention in Libya.
– His third wife is Carla Bruni, a renowned singer and model.
France
– Capital: Paris
– President: Emmanuel Macron
– Prime Minister: Sébastien Lecornu
– Currency: Euro
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4. RBI allowed Indian banks and their overseas branches to provide loans in Indian Rupees to residents of which countries and their banks in October 2025?
a. China, Japan, and Nepal
b. Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
c. Nepal, Myanmar, and Bhutan
d. Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Germany
Answer: b. Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
– The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) strategic move is seen as promoting regional trade and strengthening the external payment system.
– This will facilitate cross-border trade and payments while enhancing the role of the Indian Rupee in regional trade.
– This is significant for these three countries, as Sri Lanka faces a dollar shortage, while trade diversification efforts are underway with Bhutan and Nepal.
According to the RBI, authorized dealer (AD) banks and their overseas branches can now officially:
– Provide loans in Indian Rupees (INR)
– To residents and banks of Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
– To facilitate cross-border trade
RBI’s directives were issued under amendments to the following regulations:
– Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018
– Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a Person Resident in India) Regulations, 2015
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5. Who became the new Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat?
a. Harsh Sanghvi
b. Ajay Sampla
c. Vinod Adani
d. Ajay Verma
Answer: a. Harsh Sanghvi
– On October 17, 2025, a cabinet reshuffle was conducted under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
– The new council of ministers now consists of 26 members, including the Chief Minister.
– Of the 25 newly appointed ministers, 19 are first-time ministers, while 6 former ministers were given another opportunity.
Harsh Sanghvi
– Age: 40 years
– Assembly Constituency: Majura (Surat) — three-time MLA
– Sanghvi has been given independent charge of the Home Department, which is typically held by the Chief Minister, marking a significant tradition-breaking move.
– Total Seats in Gujarat Assembly: 182 MLAs
– Maximum Limit for Ministers (15%): 27
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6. Who will be the first Indian Managing Director (MD) and CEO of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), assuming charge on January 1, 2026?
a. Rakesh Garg
b. Ajay Agrawal
c. Vishwanath Pratap
d. Tarun Garg
Answer: d. Tarun Garg
– Hyundai is a South Korean company.
– Its Indian unit, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), was established in 1996.
– For the first time, the management has chosen an Indian as MD and CEO.
– Tarun Garg will assume the role on January 1, 2026.
– He is a mechanical engineering graduate from Delhi Technological University and holds an MBA from IIM Lucknow.
– He worked at Maruti Suzuki for a long time and joined Hyundai in 2019 as Director – Sales, Marketing & Service.
– In 2023, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO), leading sales, marketing, and strategic operations.
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7. The Commonwealth Sport Executive Board officially recommended Ahmedabad as the host city for the Commonwealth Nations Games for which year?
a. 2026
b. 2030
c. 2034
d. 2038
Answer: b. 2030
– India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in 2010.
– The 2030 Commonwealth Nations Games will mark the 100th edition and is set to be held in Ahmedabad.
– Ahmedabad has been proposed as the primary host city over Abuja, Nigeria.
– The final decision will be made on November 26, 2025.
About the Commonwealth
– It is a voluntary association of 56 countries, including former British colonies, with King Charles III as its head.
Structure
– Head of the Commonwealth: King Charles III of the United Kingdom (ceremonial role).
– Secretary-General: Patricia Holmes (since 2024), leading the London-based Secretariat.
– Secretariat: Based in London, it provides policy advice, technical assistance, and runs programs, with over 300 staff members.
– Summits: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held every two years. Ministerial meetings (e.g., finance, foreign affairs) are held regularly.
– Other Bodies: Commonwealth Foundation (civil society), Commonwealth of Learning (education).
– Sports: Commonwealth Games held every four years.
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8. Who became the first Indian fast bowler to play 50 matches in all international formats (Test, ODI, T20I)?
a. Aakash Deep
b. Mohammed Shami
c. Anshul Kamboj
d. Jasprit Bumrah
Answer: d. Jasprit Bumrah
– Jasprit Bumrah achieved the distinction of becoming the first Indian fast bowler to play 50 matches in all international formats (Tests, ODIs, T20Is).
– He accomplished this feat on October 10, 2025, during the second Test match against West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
– Notably, he is the only fast bowler in this record.
– Overall, he is the seventh Indian player to play 50+ matches in all formats. The list of players includes:
1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
2. Virat Kohli
3. Ravindra Jadeja
4. Ravichandran Ashwin
5. Rohit Sharma
6. K.L. Rahul
7. Jasprit Bumrah
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9. Who assumed charge as the new chairman of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) in October 2025?
a. Ashok Vajpayee
b. Nirmal Kumar Minda
c. Ajay Kumar Nirmal
d. Vinod Saxena
Answer: b. Nirmal Kumar Minda
– He is the Executive Chairman of Uno Minda Group and has over five decades of experience in the auto component industry.
– Alongside him, Amitabh Chaudhry, Managing Director and CEO of Axis Bank, was appointed as ASSOCHAM’s Senior Vice President.
ASSOCHAM
– Full Name: Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
– Established in 1920 under the leadership of the Calcutta Traders Association and various chambers of commerce.
– Headquartered in New Delhi.
– ASSOCHAM has over 450,000 corporate members, ranging from MSMEs to large corporations.
– The organization includes over 100 national and regional councils, led by industry leaders, academics, economists, and independent professionals.
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10. When is International Chefs Day celebrated?
a. 19 October
b. 20 October
c. 21 October
d. 22 October
Answer: b. 20 October
2025 Theme
– Food Explorers
– The day aims to educate people worldwide about healthy eating.
– Renowned Master Chef and former President of the World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs), Dr. Bill Gallagher, established International Chefs Day in 2004.
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