#1261

Which South African playwright known for his works against apartheid, such as 'Master Harold...and the Boys', died in March 2025?

(a) J.M. Coetzee

(b) Athol Fugard

(c) Alan Paton

(d) Nadine Gordimer

Explanation: Athol Fugard, the renowned South African playwright, passed away on March 13, 2025.

#1262

Which Russian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion (1969–1972) died in February 2025?

(a) Anatoly Karpov

(b) Garry Kasparov

(c) Boris Spassky

(d) Mikhail Tal

Explanation: Boris Spassky, the 10th World Chess Champion famously known for his match against Bobby Fischer, died on February 28, 2025.

#1263

David Johansen, the frontman of the New York Dolls and also known as Buster Poindexter, died in March 2025. How old was he?

(a) 70

(b) 75

(c) 80

(d) 68

Explanation: David Johansen, a key figure in the proto-punk movement, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 75.

#1264

Which legendary Russian composer known for her avant-garde works died in March 2025 at age 93?

(a) Sofia Gubaidulina

(b) Alfred Schnittke

(c) Dmitri Shostakovich

(d) Galina Ustvolskaya

Explanation: Sofia Gubaidulina, a preeminent Russian composer, passed away on March 14, 2025.

#1265

Which Native American artist, known for her modernist works exploring identity, died in January 2025?

(a) Joy Harjo

(b) Jaune Quick-to-See Smith

(c) Fritz Scholder

(d) Maria Martinez

Explanation: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith passed away on January 30, 2025, at the age of 85.

#1266

D. Wayne Lukas, the legendary American horse trainer with 15 Triple Crown wins, died in 2025. How old was he?

(a) 85

(b) 89

(c) 93

(d) 95

Explanation: D. Wayne Lukas passed away in 2025 at the age of 89.

#1267

Which Irish novelist known for her works on Anglo-Irish relations died in February 2025?

(a) Edna O'Brien

(b) Jennifer Johnston

(c) Iris Murdoch

(d) Anne Enright

Explanation: Jennifer Johnston passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 95.

#1268

Which 'General Hospital' actress passed away in January 2025 after decades on the show?

(a) Genie Francis

(b) Leslie Charleson

(c) Susan Lucci

(d) Deidre Hall

Explanation: Leslie Charleson, famous for her role as Monica Quartermaine on 'General Hospital', died on January 12, 2025.

#1269

Ham Lini, a former Prime Minister of which Pacific island nation, died in 2025?

(a) Fiji

(b) Vanuatu

(c) Samoa

(d) Tonga

Explanation: Ham Lini, who served as Prime Minister of Vanuatu, passed away at the age of 73 in 2025.

#1270

Which 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' winner passed away tragically at age 32 in January 2025?

(a) Lawrence Chaney

(b) The Vivienne

(c) Krystal Versace

(d) Baga Chipz

Explanation: The Vivienne, the first winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK', died tragically in January 2025.

#1271

Which Japanese actor, known for Kurosawa films like 'Ran' and 'Yojimbo', died in late 2025 at age 92?

(a) Toshiro Mifune

(b) Tatsuya Nakadai

(c) Ken Watanabe

(d) Hiroyuki Sanada

Explanation: Tatsuya Nakadai, a legend of Japanese cinema, passed away in late 2025.

#1272

Which country's ruling party lost its majority after 58 years in power in October 2024?

(a) South Africa

(b) Botswana

(c) Namibia

(d) Zimbabwe

Explanation: The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost power for the first time in 58 years in the October 2024 general election.

#1273

Which country will host the COP30 Climate Summit in 2025?

(a) Australia

(b) Brazil

(c) India

(d) Germany

Explanation: Brazil is scheduled to host COP30 in the city of Belem in 2025.

#1274

Which country hosted the 16th BRICS Summit in October 2024?

(a) Brazil

(b) China

(c) Russia

(d) South Africa

Explanation: The 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024.

#1275

Which private space company successfully caught its Super Heavy booster mid-air in October 2024?

(a) Blue Origin

(b) SpaceX

(c) Rocket Lab

(d) Virgin Galactic

Explanation: SpaceX successfully caught the Super Heavy booster of its Starship rocket using the 'Mechazilla' launch tower arms.

#1276

Who was appointed as the new Secretary General of NATO in October 2024?

(a) Jens Stoltenberg

(b) Mark Rutte

(c) Ursula von der Leyen

(d) Kaja Kallas

Explanation: Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte took office as the new NATO Secretary General in October 2024.

#1277

In 2025, UNESCO added the 'Megaliths of Carnac' to the World Heritage List. Where is this site located?

(a) United Kingdom

(b) Ireland

(c) France

(d) Spain

Explanation: The Megaliths of Carnac, famous for their alignments of standing stones, are located in Brittany, France.

#1278

The 'Maratha Military Landscapes', inscribed in the 2024/2025 cycle, are a network of forts in which country?

(a) Pakistan

(b) India

(c) Sri Lanka

(d) Nepal

Explanation: These military landscapes, comprising hill forts and coastal forts, are located in India.

#1279

The 'Human Rights Sites of the Khmer Rouge' (Cambodian Memorial Sites) were added in 2025. This includes which famous prison?

(a) Tuol Sleng (S-21)

(b) Hoa Lo Prison

(c) Insein Prison

(d) Con Son Prison

Explanation: The site includes the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and Choeung Ek, memorializing the victims of the Khmer Rouge.

#1280

Which North Korean site was added as a Mixed Site in 2025?

(a) Complex of Koguryo Tombs

(b) Mount Kumgang

(c) Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong

(d) Mount Paektu

Explanation: Mount Kumgang was inscribed in 2025 as a mixed property for its scenic beauty and cultural/religious importance.

October 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions