September 2025
Current Affairs & GK – Sept 2025
1. BCCI Senior Men’s Selection Committee – New Members
Ans: Pragyan Ojha & RP Singh
Explanation: Pragyan Ojha and RP Singh, former Indian cricketers, are appointed to ensure fair and expert selection for the senior men’s national cricket team.
2. RBI Deputy Governor Appointment
Ans: Shirish Chandra Murmu
Explanation: Shirish Chandra Murmu assists RBI in banking regulation, financial stability, and policy implementation, playing a crucial role in India’s central banking operations.
3. BusinessLine Changemaker of the Year Award
Explanation: DRDO won the award for innovative defense technology, research, and contributions to national security, societal development, and scientific advancements.
4. Tata Motors – New MD & CEO
Ans: Shailesh Chandra
Explanation: Shailesh Chandra leads Tata Motors’ strategic growth, operations, and global business, driving innovation and maintaining India’s automotive leadership.
5. Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) Initiative – Ministry
Ans: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Explanation: SSJ pairs cities to improve urban cleanliness collaboratively, promoting hygiene awareness and citizen participation for a cleaner and healthier urban environment.
6. World Heart Day
Ans: 29 September
Explanation: Observed on 29 September, World Heart Day raises awareness of cardiovascular diseases and encourages preventive measures and healthy lifestyle practices globally.
7. UNESCO World Network – Biosphere Reserve Included
Ans: Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve (Himachal Pradesh)
Explanation: Recognized by UNESCO for biodiversity conservation, it promotes sustainable development and protects fragile high-altitude ecosystems.
8. MiG-21 Fighter Aircraft – Retirement Year
Ans: 2025
Explanation: India retired the MiG-21 fighter jet in 2025 after decades of service, marking the end of a historic era in Indian Air Force history.
9. India’s First Integrated Oncology Research & Care Centre
Ans: New Delhi
Explanation: This center integrates cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment under one roof, improving patient access to advanced care and therapies nationwide.
10. Ramsar Wetlands – Gokul Reservoir & Udaipur Lake
Ans: Bihar
Explanation: Ramsar designation protects wetlands of international importance. Bihar’s Gokul Reservoir and Udaipur Lake conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable wetland management.
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1. Recently, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh referred to the state by which description ?
A) Backward State B) Developed State C) Out of the “BIMARU” category D) Agricultural State
Ans: C) Out of the “BIMARU” category
Explanation: The term BIMARU was historically used for certain economically backward Indian states. Uttar Pradesh has been described as moving beyond this category through economic and developmental progress.
2. Recently, which issue led to student protests in India ?
A) New Education Policy B) Examination Paper Leak C) Fee Hike D) Reservation
Ans: B) Examination Paper Leak
Explanation: Students and candidates have protested against paper leaks and irregularities in examinations, demanding fair and transparent examinations.
3. India recently planned to join a Fighter Jet Programme with which country ?
A) USA B) Russia C) France D) Japan
Ans: C) France
Explanation: India and France have been strengthening defence cooperation, including collaboration related to advanced fighter-aircraft technology.
4. Which woman pilot recently completed the Fighter Combat Leader Course ?
A) Avani Chaturvedi B) Bhawana Kanth C) Mohana Singh D) Seema Rao
Answer: B) Bhawana Kanth
Explanation: Bhawana Kanth is an Indian Air Force fighter pilot and has been associated with important milestones for women in India's fighter aviation.
5. Which UPI-related rule was recently clarified ?
A) Charges on all transactions B) Limited charges only on certain merchant payments C) Cashback discontinued D) UPI will be discontinued
Ans: B) Limited charges only on certain merchant payments
Explanation: UPI payment charges depend on the type of transaction and payment mechanism. Normal bank-account-to-bank-account UPI payments for users are generally free.
6. Which country proposed a 100% tariff on countries buying energy from Russia ?
A) China B) USA C) Germany D) Japan
Ans: B) USA
Explanation: The proposal was aimed at putting additional economic pressure on countries continuing to purchase energy from Russia.
7. Which countries signed the “Mecca Defence Agreement” ?
A) India–China–Pakistan B) USA–UK–France C) Saudi Arabia–Pakistan–Turkey D) Russia–Iran–China
Ans: C) Saudi Arabia–Pakistan–Turkey
8. India recently officially decided the names of 27 places in which state?
A) Jammu & Kashmir B) Arunachal Pradesh C) Assam D) Nagaland
Ans: B) Arunachal Pradesh
9. On which issue did young people protest in Jharkhand/Bihar ?
A) Employment B) Examination Scam C) Education Policy D) Electricity Crisis
Ans: B) Examination Scam
Explanation: Candidates and young people have protested against alleged irregularities and examination-related scams, demanding fair recruitment and examinations.
10. What is the motto given in the question for the Police ?
A) Security is yours, our commitment B) Service is the highest duty C) Truth and Justice D) Rule of Law
✅ Answer: A) Security is yours, our commitment
Explanation: The phrase given in the question is “Security is yours, our commitment.” However, police mottos vary among different police forces, so the specific police organization should be mentioned for an official-motto question.