Current Affairs Quiz - September, 2025

[1]. Recently, Indian researchers explored the wound-healing potential of Murikooti Pacha. What is the key therapeutic molecule found in this plant?

[A]. Curcumin

[B]. Resveratrol

[C]. Acteoside

[D]. Quercetin

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[2]. Recently, the birth anniversary of Acharya Vinoba Bhave was celebrated. He is best known for leading which voluntary socio-political movement in India?

[A]. Swadeshi Movement

[B]. Sarvodaya Movement

[C]. Chipko Movement

[D]. Bhoodan Movement

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[3]. Recently, Diella, an Artificial Intelligence–generated bot, was introduced to manage and award all public tenders for government projects. What is the main objective of this initiative?

[A]. To minimize corruption and enhance transparency

[B]. To promote entertainment services

[C]. To replace manual railway operations

[D]. To monitor environmental pollution

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[4]. Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang broad gauge railway line. With this project, which state’s capital has been connected to the Indian Railways network for the first time?

[A]. Nagaland

[B]. Mizoram

[C]. Manipur

[D]. Tripura

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[5]. Recently, Cicadas reappeared in Kerala’s Silent Valley National Park. Cicadas belong to which insect superfamily?

[A]. Apoidea

[B]. Cicadoidea

[C]. Formicoidea

[D]. Grylloidea

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[6]. Recently, a wildlife survey by WWF-India captured the first photo of Pallas’s cat in Arunachal Pradesh. What is the IUCN Red List conservation status of the Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul)?

[A]. Endangered

[B]. Vulnerable

[C]. Near Threatened

[D]. Least Concern

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[7]. Recently, Himachal Pradesh was declared the fifth State/UT to achieve full functional literacy under the Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram, also known as ULLAS. Which ministry implements the ULLAS scheme?

[A]. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

[B]. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

[C]. Ministry of Education

[D]. Ministry of Labour and Employment

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[8]. Recently, India signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement with the first OECD country under the new framework. Which country became the first OECD member to sign this agreement with India?

[A]. Japan

[B]. Israel

[C]. Germany

[D]. France

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[9]. Recently, the President of Sri Lanka visited Katchatheevu Island amid renewed calls by Indian politicians for its return to India. In which strait is Katchatheevu Island located?

[A]. Malacca Strait

[B]. Palk Strait

[C]. Sunda Strait

[D]. Bering Strait

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[10]. Recently, OPEC+ agreed to accelerate oil output, highlighting its role in global energy markets. Which of the following countries was not a founding member of OPEC in 1960?

[A]. Iraq

[B]. Iran

[C]. Kuwait

[D]. United States of America

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[11]. On 7^th September, 2025, a rare Blood Moon appeared, the longest since 2022, visible across Asia and Europe. What causes the reddish hue of the Moon during a Blood Moon?

[A]. Reflection of Mars’ light on the Moon’s surface

[B]. Presence of iron oxide deposits on the Moon

[C]. Rayleigh scattering bends red light toward the Moon

[D]. Emission of heat radiation from the Moon’s surface

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[12]. Recently, the Russian Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) announced that the EnteroMix cancer vaccine is ready for clinical use. Which of the following statements about EnteroMix is correct?

[A]. It is developed using Lactococcus lactis as a production platform

[B]. It is an mRNA-based vaccine designed to train the immune system against tumor-specific antigens

[C]. It is a DNA vaccine developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

[D]. It works only by suppressing tumor growth without activating immune responses

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[13]. Recently, the Tiwa tribesmen celebrated the Langkhun (Lankhong) Festival in Umsowai village of Karbi Anglong district, Assam. What is the primary significance of this festival?

[A]. To commemorate tribal heroes of the Tiwa community

[B]. To mark the New Year of the Tiwa people

[C]. To celebrate the arrival of the monsoon season

[D]. To seek protection of paddy crops and pray for prosperity and health

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[14]. Recently, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) launched the AMNESTY Scheme-2025 along with SPREE-2025. What is the primary objective of the AMNESTY Scheme-2025?

[A]. To provide free health insurance to all workers

[B]. To resolve pending disputes and ease compliance for employers

[C]. To offer pension benefits to retired employees

[D]. To provide unemployment allowance to registered workers

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[15]. Recently, India licensed multiple pharmaceutical companies to manufacture and commercialise its first indigenous multi-stage malaria vaccine, developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and its partners. What is the name of this vaccine?

[A]. Covovax

[B]. AdFalciVax

[C]. Covaxin

[D]. RTS,S

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[16]. Recently, a state government launched ‘Anokhi Duniya’, the world’s first park made entirely from ceramic waste. In which state is this park located?

[A]. Madhya Pradesh

[B]. Uttar Pradesh

[C]. Rajasthan

[D]. Bihar

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[17]. Recently, the inaugural Sunrise Festival was announced to be held in Dong village, Anjaw district. In which state will this festival take place?

[A]. Assam

[B]. Sikkim

[C]. Arunachal Pradesh

[D]. Nagaland

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[18]. Recently, the Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs launched “Angikaar 2025” as part of PMAY-U 2.0. What is the main objective of Angikaar 2025?

[A]. Promotion of renewable energy in urban areas

[B]. Last-mile outreach to facilitate completion of PMAY-U houses

[C]. Development of smart cities under AMRUT 2.0

[D]. Establishment of urban transport corridors

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[19]. Recently, Oxford University hosted a conference commemorating the centenary of the Self-Respect Movement, highlighting Periyar’s global impact. Who launched the Self-Respect Movement in 1925?

[A]. B.R. Ambedkar

[B]. E.V. Ramasamy

[C]. Jyotirao Phule

[D]. Rajagopalachari

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[20]. Recently, the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh recorded its highest-ever inflow of 11.70 BCM between July 1 and September 5 amid unprecedented rainfall in its catchment. From where does the Beas River originate?

[A]. Near Rohtang Pass

[B]. Mansarovar Lake

[C]. Zemu Glacier

[D]. Yamunotri Glacier

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