Current Affairs Quiz – September 2025

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The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which includes the Gulf Stream, circulates warm water from the tropics northwards and cold water south; its collapse, as warned in recent studies, could disrupt global climate, impact rainfall and temperature patterns, and is weaker than at any point in 1,600 years.

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The NGO Educate Girls, officially known as Foundation to Educate Girls Globally, was awarded the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award for its pioneering work in challenging cultural stereotypes and advancing girls’ education in India. By mobilising local communities, the organisation has succeeded in enrolling and retaining girls in schools, and equipping them with valuable life skills. With this achievement, Educate Girls became the first Indian organisation to receive this prestigious honour, previously awarded individually to Indians like Arvind Kejriwal, Ravish Kumar, Sonam Wangchuk, and Bezwada Wilson.

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Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), signed an agreement with ICICI Bank to implement India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system. Choryasi Fee Plaza on NH-48, Gujarat will be the first barrier-free toll plaza in India. MLFF is a barrier-less tolling system using FASTag, Vehicle Registration Number (VRN), High-Performance RFID Readers, and ANPR Cameras. It enables seamless toll collection without stopping vehicles, reducing congestion and travel time. The system enhances fuel efficiency, lowers emissions, and improves toll revenue collection.

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India achieved a historic milestone at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan by winning 50 gold medals, topping the medal tally for the first time. India’s total medal count reached 99, including 26 silver and 23 bronze medals. Host nation Kazakhstan finished second and China third in the medal tally. Ankur Mittal set a world record to win gold in men’s double trap. Elavenil Valarivan won her second Asian title in women’s air rifle and gold in the mixed team event with Arjun Babuta. Neeru Dhanda won India’s first-ever women’s trap gold. India recorded its most successful campaign, winning 35 more medals than the 15th Asian Championship in Changwon, South Korea.

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Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw launched India’s first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices in Noida. The facility is set up by Optiemus Electronics in collaboration with Corning Incorporated, USA, producing tempered glass under the brand “Engineered by Corning”. It will supply products to both domestic and international markets, supporting Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. India’s electronics manufacturing has grown six times in 11 years to ₹11.5 lakh crore, with exports over ₹3 lakh crore and 2.5 million employed. The initiative aligns with India’s push for self-reliance in electronics, future chip production, and strengthening research and development capabilities.

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The 14th edition of Exercise MAITREE-XIV commenced at Joint Training Node (JTN), Umroi, Meghalaya. Exercise MAITREE is a joint military exercise between India and Thailand, instituted in 2006. It is part of the military-to-military exchange programme, enhancing cooperation, interoperability, and mutual understanding between the Indian Army and Royal Thai Army. The exercise reinforces bilateral defence cooperation and commitment to peace, stability, and security in the region. The 13th edition was held at Fort Vachiraprakan, Tak Province, Thailand. Indian Army is represented by a Battalion of the Madras Regiment.

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Less than 40% of India’s Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) have received a Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card. More than 11 lakh applications are pending, with 60% delayed for more than six months. The UDID sub-scheme under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) creates a national database and enables access to schemes. UDID cards allow PwDs to get benefits like Assistance to Persons with Disabilities (ADIP) scheme, scholarships, and job reservations. Coverage is above 50% only in Tamil Nadu, Meghalaya, Odisha, and Karnataka, while West Bengal has just 6%.

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Only 17.2% of India’s suitable habitat for Dalbergia latifolia (Indian rosewood) lies within protected areas, according to the Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST), Bengaluru. The species is native to Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris, Anamalai, and Parambikulam ranges. Field studies across 12 States (2019–2025) show Tamil Nadu has the lowest rosewood density at 2.85 trees per 0.1 hectare. Karnataka showed a higher density of 6.19 trees per 0.1 hectare, and Kerala had 5.38 trees per 0.1 hectare. Indian rosewood improves soil fertility, acts as a carbon sink, and is a keystone ecological species. Economically, it is called “Ivory of the Forests,” used in furniture, musical instruments, and handicrafts.

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International Day of Charity is observed every year on 5th September. It honors Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Nobel Peace Prize winner of 1979 for her charitable work. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared this day in 2012 to mark her death anniversary. The day spreads awareness about poverty eradication and global humanitarian efforts. It encourages people to support charities, join events, and help communities. The observance inspires everyone to carry forward Mother Teresa’s mission of service and compassion.

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Adani Power signed a pact with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power to build the 570 MW Wangchu Hydroelectric Project. Project will follow a BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, Transfer) model with power purchase and concession agreements signed. It is a run-of-river project on Wangchu River (Raidāk River in India) in Chukha District, Bhutan. Construction will start in first half of 2026 and complete within five years. It will meet Bhutan’s peak winter electricity demand and export surplus power to India in summer.