🌍 TNA – Top News Analysis Lecture
By Dr. Sachin Goyal, Director – Krishna IAS Coaching, Chandigarh
Stay updated with the latest current affairs through our Top News Analysis (TNA). Each news is explained in clear points, followed by practice MCQs for exam preparation.
👵 International Day of Older Persons 2025
🌟 Celebrated annually on October 1 to honor the contributions of older people to society.
🌟 Dr. Sarah Barber, Director of WHO Kobe Centre, delivered the official message in 2025.
🌟 The theme focused on healthy ageing, social inclusion, and rights of senior citizens.
🌟 The WHO stresses that societies must be age-friendly and protect the dignity of elderly people.
🌟 With rising global life expectancy, policies for elderly healthcare are crucial.
MCQs
Q1. International Day of Older Persons is observed on:
a) September 21
b) October 1
c) November 14
d) December 10
Q2. The 2025 message was delivered by:
a) Dr. Tedros Adhanom
b) Dr. Sarah Barber
c) Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
d) Dr. Randeep Guleria
Q3. WHO Kobe Centre is associated with:
a) Child health
b) Healthy ageing
c) Animal rights
d) Space medicine
Q4. The purpose of this day is mainly to promote:
a) Sports for youth
b) Tourism growth
c) Dignity of elderly
d) Political reforms
Q5. Global ageing requires governments to:
a) Increase military budgets
b) Reduce healthcare spending
c) Create age-friendly policies
d) Ban retirement
🥦 Vegan Awareness Campaign by PETA
🌟 PETA India launched a shocking campaign ahead of Vegetarian Awareness Month.
🌟 A bloodied woman on a plate was used to urge people to go vegan.
🌟 The campaign highlights animal cruelty in meat industries.
🌟 PETA advocates for cruelty-free diets for health, environment, and compassion.
🌟 Such campaigns often spark public debate on freedom of expression vs. sensitivity.
MCQs
Q6. The campaign was launched by:
a) WHO
b) UNICEF
c) PETA India
d) Greenpeace
Q7. The campaign is linked to which month?
a) Environment Month
b) Vegetarian Awareness Month
c) Health Awareness Month
d) Heritage Month
Q8. PETA mainly works for:
a) Women’s rights
b) Animal rights
c) Senior citizens’ rights
d) Refugee rights
Q9. The message of the campaign was to:
a) Support non-vegetarian food
b) Ban vegan products
c) Encourage vegan lifestyle
d) Promote fast food
Q10. One common criticism of PETA campaigns is:
a) Lack of funds
b) Use of shocking visuals
c) Government opposition
d) Lack of global presence
☕ International Coffee Day 2025
🌟 Observed globally on October 1 every year.
🌟 It celebrates coffee growers, producers, and consumers worldwide.
🌟 Coffee is one of the largest traded commodities globally after oil.
🌟 The day also raises awareness about sustainable coffee farming.
🌟 It emphasizes fair trade practices to support farmers.
MCQs
Q11. International Coffee Day is observed on:
a) October 1
b) January 1
c) March 21
d) June 5
Q12. Coffee is the second most traded commodity after:
a) Wheat
b) Oil
c) Gold
d) Cotton
Q13. International Coffee Day mainly highlights:
a) Coffee farming sustainability
b) Oil trading
c) Mining practices
d) Tobacco industry
Q14. Which country is the largest producer of coffee?
a) Brazil
b) India
c) China
d) Kenya
Q15. Fair trade in coffee industry ensures:
a) Profits only for corporations
b) Fair price to farmers
c) Higher taxes
d) Government monopoly
🙏 Maha Navami 2025
🌟 Maha Navami will be celebrated on October 1, 2025.
🌟 It is the ninth day of Navratri dedicated to Goddess Durga.
🌟 Rituals include Kanya Pujan, Havan, and temple visits.
🌟 It symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
🌟 The festival has social and spiritual significance in India.
MCQs
Q16. Maha Navami is celebrated on which day of Navratri?
a) Fifth
b) Seventh
c) Ninth
d) Tenth
Q17. Maha Navami 2025 falls on:
a) September 29
b) October 1
c) October 15
d) November 5
Q18. The festival is dedicated to which Goddess?
a) Saraswati
b) Kali
c) Durga
d) Lakshmi
Q19. A common ritual of Maha Navami is:
a) Kite flying
b) Kanya Pujan
c) Candle march
d) Rangoli
Q20. The festival symbolizes:
a) Victory of evil over good
b) Victory of good over evil
c) Business prosperity
d) Trade expansion
🕊️ Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan – 20 Point Proposal
🌟 Former US President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point peace plan for Gaza.
🌟 The plan proposes ceasefire arrangements, reconstruction aid, and regional cooperation.
🌟 It emphasizes Israeli security while promising humanitarian support for Palestinians.
🌟 The proposal is controversial because of bias allegations.
🌟 The international community remains divided on its acceptance.
MCQs
Q21. Trump’s Gaza peace plan consists of how many points?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 25
Q22. The plan is mainly aimed at resolving conflict in:
a) Kashmir
b) Gaza
c) Crimea
d) Taiwan
Q23. One key feature of the plan is:
a) Complete withdrawal of Israel
b) Reconstruction aid and ceasefire
c) NATO military expansion
d) Chinese mediation
Q24. The plan is controversial because of:
a) Lack of funding
b) Alleged pro-Israel bias
c) Palestinian rejection of democracy
d) European opposition to US aid
Q25. The plan has received a reaction of:
a) Full acceptance globally
b) Mixed and divided opinions
c) Complete rejection by UN
d) Approval by all Middle Eastern states
💰 S.C. Murmu Appointed RBI Deputy Governor
🌟 The Government of India has appointed S.C. Murmu as Deputy Governor of RBI.
🌟 He is currently the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
🌟 His appointment strengthens financial oversight and regulation.
🌟 Murmu is known for his administrative experience and service in Gujarat cadre.
🌟 The RBI plays a key role in monetary policy and financial stability.
MCQs
Q26. Who was appointed as RBI Deputy Governor?
a) R. Venkatramani
b) S.C. Murmu
c) Shaktikanta Das
d) Raghuram Rajan
Q27. Murmu earlier served as:
a) Attorney General
b) Comptroller and Auditor General
c) Finance Minister
d) Chief Justice of India
Q28. The RBI’s main role is:
a) Regulating agriculture
b) Maintaining financial stability
c) Conducting elections
d) Managing judiciary
Q29. Who appoints RBI Deputy Governors?
a) Prime Minister directly
b) Reserve Bank Board
c) Government of India
d) Election Commission
Q30. RBI is headquartered in:
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Chennai
d) Hyderabad
⚖️ R. Venkataramani Re-Appointed as Attorney General
🌟 Senior Advocate R. Venkataramani has been re-appointed as the Attorney General of India.
🌟 The Attorney General is the highest law officer of the country.
🌟 He provides legal advice to the Government of India.
🌟 His experience spans constitutional law, taxation, and human rights.
🌟 The AG is appointed under Article 76 of the Constitution.
MCQs
Q31. Who has been re-appointed as Attorney General of India?
a) S.C. Murmu
b) R. Venkataramani
c) Kapil Sibal
d) N. V. Ramana
Q32. The Attorney General is appointed under which Article?
a) Article 72
b) Article 74
c) Article 76
d) Article 370
Q33. The Attorney General’s primary duty is to:
a) Interpret laws for judiciary
b) Give legal advice to the government
c) Enforce international treaties
d) Conduct elections
Q34. Who appoints the Attorney General?
a) Prime Minister
b) Parliament
c) President of India
d) Chief Justice of India
Q35. The Attorney General must be qualified to be:
a) High Court Judge
b) District Judge
c) Supreme Court Judge
d) Law Professor
👧 Haryana’s Ladli Lakshmi Scheme – Domicile Rush
🌟 Haryana’s Ladli Lakshmi Scheme has led to a surge in domicile certificate applications.
🌟 The scheme provides financial incentives for girl child education and welfare.
🌟 Families are rushing to obtain residency proof to avail benefits.
🌟 The program reflects government’s effort toward gender equality.
🌟 It may have long-term social impact on literacy and empowerment.
MCQs
Q36. The Ladli Lakshmi Scheme is implemented in which state?
a) Punjab
b) Haryana
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Q37. The scheme primarily supports:
a) Farmers
b) Senior citizens
c) Girl children
d) Sportspersons
Q38. Families are applying for which certificate to avail benefits?
a) Income certificate
b) Domicile certificate
c) Caste certificate
d) Medical certificate
Q39. The scheme mainly promotes:
a) Industrial development
b) Girl education and welfare
c) Export growth
d) Tourism
Q40. One major expected outcome is:
a) Reduced population growth
b) Gender equality
c) Higher taxes
d) More migration
🐆 Cheetah “Mukhi” Becomes Adult at Kuno – A Milestone
🌟 India-born cheetah Mukhi has officially turned adult at Kuno National Park.
🌟 This marks a historic milestone in India’s Cheetah Reintroduction Project.
🌟 Cheetahs were declared extinct in India in 1952.
🌟 The project began with cheetahs brought from Namibia and South Africa.
🌟 Mukhi’s survival to adulthood proves adaptability of cheetahs in Indian conditions.
MCQs
Q41. “Mukhi” is related to which animal?
a) Lion
b) Tiger
c) Cheetah
d) Leopard
Q42. Where is Kuno National Park located?
a) Rajasthan
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Maharashtra
Q43. In which year were cheetahs declared extinct in India?
a) 1947
b) 1952
c) 1962
d) 1971
Q44. Cheetahs for the project were brought from:
a) Kenya and Tanzania
b) Namibia and South Africa
c) Brazil and Argentina
d) Russia and Mongolia
Q45. Mukhi becoming an adult proves:
a) Cheetahs cannot adapt
b) Project is failing
c) Cheetahs can survive in India
d) Project has ended
✅ Answer Key with Explanations
Q1 – b: Oct 1 is observed as International Day of Older Persons.
Q2 – b: Dr. Sarah Barber gave the 2025 message.
Q3 – b: WHO Kobe Centre focuses on ageing.
Q4 – c: Main aim is dignity of elderly.
Q5 – c: Global ageing requires age-friendly policies.
Q6 – c: PETA India launched the campaign.
Q7 – b: Linked with Vegetarian Awareness Month.
Q8 – b: PETA = People for Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Q9 – c: Urges vegan lifestyle.
Q10 – b: Criticism = shocking visuals.
Q11 – a: Oct 1 = International Coffee Day.
Q12 – b: After oil, coffee is most traded.
Q13 – a: Focus on sustainability.
Q14 – a: Brazil = largest coffee producer.
Q15 – b: Fair trade ensures fair price to farmers.
Q16 – c: Maha Navami is 9th day.
Q17 – b: 2025 date is Oct 1.
Q18 – c: Dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Q19 – b: Ritual = Kanya Pujan.
Q20 – b: Symbolizes victory of good over evil.
Q21 – c: Trump’s plan = 20 points.
Q22 – b: Concerned with Gaza conflict.
Q23 – b: Key feature = reconstruction and ceasefire.
Q24 – b: Criticism = pro-Israel bias.
Q25 – b: Reaction = mixed and divided.
Q26 – b: S.C. Murmu appointed as RBI Deputy Governor.
Q27 – b: Murmu earlier served as CAG.
Q28 – b: RBI ensures financial stability.
Q29 – c: Government of India appoints Deputy Governors.
Q30 – b: RBI HQ = Mumbai.
Q31 – b: R. Venkataramani reappointed as AG.
Q32 – c: AG appointed under Article 76.
Q33 – b: AG advises government.
Q34 – c: Appointed by President.
Q35 – c: Must be qualified to be SC Judge.
Q36 – b: Scheme in Haryana.
Q37 – c: Supports girl children.
Q38 – b: Families applying for domicile certificates.
Q39 – b: Promotes girl education & welfare.
Q40 – b: Aim is gender equality.
Q41 – c: Mukhi is a cheetah.
Q42 – b: Kuno NP is in Madhya Pradesh.
Q43 – b: Extinct in 1952.
Q44 – b: Brought from Namibia & South Africa.
Q45 – c: Proves cheetahs can adapt in India.