Current Affairs Quiz – September 2025

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World Coconut Day is celebrated annually on September 2 to honour the coconut fruit and promote the coconut industry. The day was established by the International Coconut Community (ICC) in 2009. ICC is an intergovernmental organisation of coconut-growing countries under United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), founded in 1969. India is a founder member of ICC. On this occasion, the Coconut Development Board (CDB), Kerala, announced increased financial aid for farmers.

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Indore became the first city in Madhya Pradesh and one of only three cities in India to receive the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green City Platinum Certification. Other recipients include Rajkot Smart City Development Limited (RSCDL), Pune Municipal Corporation, and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. Certification was based on a six-month evaluation of data across master planning, water and energy conservation, solid waste management, e-governance, green cover expansion, and policy interventions.

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The Indian Army conducted Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0 in the high-altitude Kameng region, Arunachal Pradesh. The exercise demonstrated preparedness for next-generation warfare in extreme Himalayan conditions. The exercise marked the operational debut of ASHNI platoons, integrating advanced technology with traditional combat skills. Active participation of the Indian defence industry highlighted indigenous innovation under the vision of self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat). Yudh Kaushal 3.0 validated combat effectiveness, multi-domain operations, and adoption of emerging technologies.

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Teacher’s Day in India is celebrated every year on September 5 to honor Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President, philosopher, and scholar. Dr. Radhakrishnan dedicated his life to education and teaching, making his birthday a tribute to teachers. The theme of Teacher’s Day 2025 is “Inspiring the Next Generation of Learners.” The theme highlights the role of teachers in motivating students to be creative, confident, and future-ready.

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India announced 1,000 e-scholarships for Afghan nationals for the academic year 2025-26. The initiative is part of the Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals (SSSAN) through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). Students can pursue online undergraduate and postgraduate courses through the e-VidyaBharati (e-VB) i-learn portal. The scheme continues India’s commitment to Afghan students after similar grants in 2023-24 and 2024-25. Afghan nationals aged 18 to 35 years are eligible to apply.

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Acanthamoeba, a free-living amoeba, is now a public health concern in Kerala causing eye (keratitis) and brain infections (amoebic meningoencephalitis). Acanthamoeba is a free-living amoeba found in water, soil, dust, swimming pools, hot tubs, and drinking water systems. It can also exist in humidifiers and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. It causes infections in brain, skin, eyes, and sinuses. It enters through cuts, wounds, inhalation, or contact lens use.

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India’s largest Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery manufacturing plant was inaugurated in Haryana on 5 September 2025. When fully operational, it will produce 20 crore battery packs annually, meeting nearly 40% of India’s 50 crore pack requirement. The plant was set up under the Centre’s Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) scheme. Li-ion batteries are rechargeable, with lithium ions moving between graphite (negative electrode) and lithium metal oxides (positive electrode) through a non-aqueous electrolyte. They offer high energy density (75-200 Wh/kg), are lightweight, use fewer toxic metals, and provide good cycle stability and efficiency. They have low self-discharge and no memory effect, ensuring reliable performance.

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Madhav Gopal Kamath, 14, won the 2025 World Youth Scrabble Championship (WYSC), becoming the first Indian to win a major global Scrabble title. The tournament was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 218 under-18 players from 18 countries. Madhav, the reigning national champion, won 21 out of 24 rounds and clinched the title in the penultimate round. Suyash Manchali, 15, from Bengaluru, placed fifth with 17 wins.

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Australia developed the MQ-28A Ghost Bat, a 38-foot-long unmanned military drone, as a “robot wingman” for fighter jets. It operates autonomously alongside manned fighter jets to enhance capabilities and reduce pilot risks. Australia has invested about $650 million in partnership with Boeing to develop and produce the drones domestically, the first aircraft designed in Australia in over 50 years. About 70% of components are made in Australia; production includes new factories in Toowoomba, Queensland State. The program aims to strengthen sovereign defense capabilities and reduce reliance on the U.S. for military equipment.

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Carlos Alcaraz won the men’s singles title at the United States (US) Open Tennis Championships 2025, also called the US Open 2025, by defeating Jannik Sinner 6–2, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4. This is his second US Open crown and sixth Grand Slam title overall. With six Majors, Alcaraz now equals Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg’s record. Jannik Sinner, the top seed and defending champion, lost his fifth consecutive Grand Slam final. With this win, Alcaraz regains the World No. 1 ranking.