Current Affairs MCQs : Dated – 4 October 2025
Q. By how much has the Union Cabinet increased Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for Central Government employees and pensioners w.e.f. 1 July 2025?
a) 2% (from 55% to 57%)
b) 3% (from 55% to 58%)
c) 4% (from 55% to 59%)
d) 5% (from 55% to 60%)
Q. What is the MSP of wheat after an increase of ₹160 per quintal for the 2026–27 marketing season?
a) ₹2,425 per quintal
b) ₹2,585 per quintal
c) ₹2,650 per quintal
d) ₹2,510 per quintal
Q. India was conferred with the ISSA Award 2025 in October 2025 for which achievement?
a) Outstanding Achievement in Education
b) Outstanding Achievement in Social Security
c) Excellence in Digital Innovation
d) Leadership in Global Trade
Q. Which key reform has the SSC introduced in October 2025 to ensure transparency in its examinations?
a) Publishing only answer keys
b) Allowing candidates to view their own question papers, responses, and correct answers
c) Providing free coaching classes
d) Removing negative marking