Daily Current Affairs for SSC: 1 October 2025 MCQs on TEPA, NCRB Report & More
Master the latest events and stay ahead in your government exam preparation. This daily current affairs quiz for October 1, 2025, is specifically designed for SSC aspirants, covering the most crucial national and international news. Test your knowledge and get ready for success.
India-EFTA Trade Deal (TEPA): A Landmark Agreement
Effective October 1, 2025, the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) marks a new era in economic cooperation. This agreement with EFTA nations (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) is the first of its kind for India, featuring a binding commitment to attract $100 billion in investment and create 1 million direct jobs within 15 years.
1. The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is a first-of-its-kind pact for India because it includes a binding commitment on which of the following? a) Environmental protection standards b) Investment and job creation c) Unrestricted access to agricultural markets d) Uniform tariff rates across all sectors
Answer: b) Investment and job creation
NCRB 2023 Report: Key Insights on Suicides in India
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released its "Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India 2023" report. The data shows a slight increase of 0.3% in total reported suicides compared to 2022, with "Family Problems" being the leading cause at 31.9%.
2. According to the NCRB's 2023 report, which state or union territory had the highest rate of suicide? a) Kerala b) Maharashtra c) Sikkim d) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Answer: d) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
NCRB 2023 Report: Analyzing Accidental Death Statistics
The same NCRB report highlighted a rise in accidental deaths, reaching 4,44,104 in 2023. Traffic accidents were the primary cause, responsible for 44.6% of these fatalities. The report pinpoints over-speeding as the cause of 61.4% of road accident deaths.
3. As per the NCRB report, which of the following was the single biggest cause of road accident fatalities in 2023? a) Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol b) Poor weather conditions c) Dangerous or careless driving d) Over-speeding
Answer: d) Over-speeding
RBI's New Payments Regulatory Board: What You Need to Know
To strengthen the oversight of India's digital payment ecosystem, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted a six-member Payments Regulatory Board. This board, established under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, will be the central authority for regulating and supervising payment systems.
4. Who serves as the ex officio Chairperson of the newly constituted Payments Regulatory Board? a) The Finance Minister of India b) A Deputy Governor of the RBI c) The Governor of the Reserve Bank d) A nominee from the Central Government
Answer: c) The Governor of the Reserve Bank
Climate Solutions Under Scrutiny: Polar Geoengineering
A recent study has urged caution regarding polar geoengineering projects as a climate solution, stating they fail to meet essential criteria for responsible intervention. Techniques like Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) and Ocean Fertilisation (OF) carry significant risks, such as "termination shock" and ecosystem disruption.
5. Which polar geoengineering technique involves adding nutrients like iron to oceans to stimulate phytoplankton growth and absorb more CO2? a) Basal Water Removal b) Sea Curtains c) Ocean Fertilisation d) Stratospheric Aerosol Injection
Answer: c) Ocean Fertilisation
More Key News Updates for October 1, 2025
Brush up on other important developments from the day.
Science & Technology
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have created an innovative, low-cost desalination system that converts seawater into drinking water using a siphon-powered thermal process.
6. Scientists at which Indian institution have developed a low-cost, siphon-powered thermal desalination system that can run on solar power? a) IIT Madras b) IISc c) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research d) CSIR
Answer: b) IISc
Economy & Commerce
The government has extended the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme until March 2026 to continue making Indian exports more competitive globally.
7. Under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme, the government aims to: a) Provide direct subsidies to exporters b) Reimburse taxes and duties that are not refunded under other schemes c) Offer low-interest loans for export-oriented businesses d) Simplify customs clearance for all exported goods
Answer: b) Reimburse taxes and duties that are not refunded under other schemes
International Relations
India has been successfully re-elected to Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized UN agency that sets global standards for air transport.
8. India was recently re-elected to Part II of the Council of which UN specialized agency that coordinates global standards for air transport? a) International Maritime Organization (IMO) b) International Telecommunication Union (ITU) c) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) d) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Answer: c) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Banking & Finance
The RBI has reaffirmed its use of the Weighted Average Call Rate (WACR) as the operating target for its monetary policy. The WACR is the average rate at which banks borrow and lend to each other overnight.
9. The RBI uses the Weighted Average Call Rate (WACR) as its operating target for monetary policy. What does the WACR represent? a) The average interest rate for corporate bonds b) The interest rate on fixed deposits for senior citizens c) The average interest rate at which banks lend to each other overnight d) The base lending rate for home loans
Answer: c) The average interest rate at which banks lend to each other overnight
World Events
The Philippines was recently struck by a powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.9. The Southeast Asian island country is located in the western Pacific Ocean.
10. A 6.9 magnitude earthquake recently struck which island nation in Southeast Asia, whose capital is Manila? a) Indonesia b) The Philippines c) Malaysia d) Brunei
Answer: b) The Philippines
