Daily Current Affairs MCQs: 5th October 2025 - Karnataka (KSP) Police Constable MCQ

The resumption of direct flights between India and mainland China is primarily aimed at restoring connectivity that has been disrupted since 2020 due to various geopolitical tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic. This resumption is seen as a significant step towards improving bilateral relations and enhancing travel for business and trade, which had become cumbersome due to the lack of direct routes.

India ranks third globally in organ transplants, indicating a paradox where it has a high rate of road traffic fatalities but low organ donation rates. This discrepancy highlights systemic issues in organ donation processes, including public awareness and medical training, which need to be addressed to improve donation rates and meet the demand for transplants.

The Karnataka government introduced the Crowd Control (Managing Crowd at Events and Venues of Mass Gathering) Bill, 2025, in response to recent crowd disasters. This legislation aims to regulate large gatherings more effectively and holds organizers accountable for ensuring public safety during events. The law emphasizes the importance of planning and risk management to prevent future tragedies.

The Supreme Court's directive emphasizes ensuring that all in-service teachers in non-minority schools must clear the Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) within two years to meet national quality standards in education. This initiative aims to enhance the overall quality of teaching in elementary schools and address concerns about teacher qualifications.

In India, women in agriculture earn 20-30% less than their male counterparts, reflecting significant gender wage disparities. This economic inequality limits women's empowerment and reinforces systemic barriers in the agricultural sector, highlighting the need for policies aimed at bridging the wage gap and improving women's rights and opportunities in farming.

The India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement aims to enhance market access for India's industrial and non-agricultural products and attract foreign investment, particularly with a commitment from EFTA nations to invest USD 100 billion over 15 years. This agreement is part of India's broader strategy to integrate more fully into global value chains and expand its economic relationships.

Wage disparities and the prevalence of unpaid labor are significant systemic barriers limiting women's progress in agriculture in India. Nearly half of the women working in agriculture are unpaid family workers, which reflects broader societal norms that devalue women's contributions and restrict their economic empowerment. Addressing these barriers is crucial for achieving gender equity in the agricultural sector.

The establishment of a one-member commission by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was in response to a devastating crowd crush at a political rally led by actor Vijay, which resulted in the tragic loss of 41 lives. This commission is tasked with investigating the causes of the incident, which underscores the critical need for improved crowd management regulations at public gatherings.

India's donor-per-million rate is significantly lower than that of developed nations like Spain and the US, which have rates of approximately 48 and 36 donors per million people, respectively. This stark contrast emphasizes the urgent need for reforms in organ donation practices and public awareness campaigns to increase donation rates in India.

The use of drones and ground-linked computer systems for real-time density monitoring is suggested as a best practice for improving crowd management at large events. This technology can help organizers better regulate crowd density and movement patterns, thereby preventing dangerous situations like crushes and stampedes, ultimately ensuring public safety during mass gatherings.