Current Affairs Quiz – September 2025

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ISRO Chief V. Narayanan announced that a half-humanoid robot Vyommitra will be sent in December 2025 as part of the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission. Two more uncrewed missions are planned in 2026 before sending India’s first astronaut, Gaganyatri, to space in early 2027. ISRO successfully conducted the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for the parachute-based deceleration system with support from the Indian Air Force, DRDO, Navy, and Coast Guard. Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3), Crew Escape System, and propulsion systems have been tested.

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The second African Climate Summit (ACS2), held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 8-10, 2025, focused on accelerating climate action and mobilizing finance for Africa’s green and resilient development. Key outcomes include the adoption of the Addis Ababa Declaration, which calls for major investments in renewable energy and critical minerals, and the launch of the Africa Climate Innovation Compact and African Climate Facility to support African-led climate solutions. The summit also aimed to present Africa as a “continent of solutions” and was a crucial step ahead of COP30.

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The Asian Cadet Cup India-2025 was inaugurated at Manaskhand Hall, Indira Gandhi International Sports Stadium, Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The event is organised by the Fencing Association of India under the Asian Fencing Confederation. The five-day competition will continue until 23 September 2025, featuring over 250 athletes, including 150 from India. Fencing has rapidly gained popularity in India, inspired by achievements of Arjuna Awardees at Commonwealth and Asian Games.

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The Indian Army recently conducted a major integrated firepower exercise codenamed ‘AMOGH FURY’. Exercise Amogh Fury was organised by the Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army. The drill took place at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert. The exercise aimed to test combat power, coordination, and operational readiness in real-time battle scenarios. It reflects the Army’s preparedness for multi-domain operations across land, air, and electronic warfare.

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Project Vijayak of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 15th Raising Day at Kargil, Ladakh on 21 September 2025, marking entry into its 16th year. It was launched in 2010 by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and named after Operation Vijay to reflect the connection between the battle theatre and the project area. It has built 1,400 km of roads and 80 major bridges across Ladakh. In April 2025, it achieved a record by reopening the Zojila Pass in just 31 days after winter closure. The project has improved operational preparedness of Armed Forces and connectivity for Ladakh’s people.

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Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh, declared 75 village panchayats as “Child Marriage-Free Panchayats” on 17 September 2025, during National Nutrition Month and the “Healthy Women, Empowered Families” campaign. Recognition was given as no child marriage cases were recorded in two years. Success credited to Women and Child Development Department, Anganwadi workers, panchayat leaders, NGOs, and community participation. Awareness drives promoted child rights, education, and women’s empowerment, leading parents to prioritize education over early marriage.

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The Union Government sanctioned 25 lakh additional LPG connections under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) on 22 September 2025 for financial year 2025-26. Total connections under PMUY since inception will reach 10.58 crore. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). It provides LPG connections to women from poor households without charging for installation, first refill, hose, regulator, and stove. As of July 2025, over 10.33 crore connections have been provided. In August 2025, the government approved ₹300 subsidy per 14.2 kg cylinder and 9 eligible refills per year. ₹676 crore will be spent on the latest round, including ₹512.5 crore for deposit-free connections, ₹160 crore for subsidy, and ₹3.5 crore for administration.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest tropical cyclone of 2025, hit southern China. Ragasa, called the “King of Storms” by China’s meteorological agency, may bring waves up to seven metres and severe coastal flooding. Authorities issued urgent warnings, advising residents to stay indoors unless part of emergency response teams. Ragasa previously hit Taiwan, injuring six and cancelling 100+ flights, and the Philippines, causing one death and 10,000+ displacements. Experts warn climate change may intensify such storms in the future.

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Andhra Pradesh expanded its WhatsApp Governance platform ‘Mana Mitra’ to offer 738 citizen services across 36 departments. Mana Mitra is India’s first WhatsApp-based governance platform, launched in January 2025 to deliver public services digitally. Citizens access services by messaging 9552300009, using a menu-driven chatbot for education, revenue, RTC, endowments, tourism, taxes, and more. Certificates like income, caste, and hall tickets are delivered digitally with QR code verification for authenticity. The platform integrates a real-time governance dashboard to track requests and service delivery.

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The Central Water Commission (CWC) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti organised a virtual workshop on “Technology for Efficient Water Management” in the Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025. The Sujalam Bharat Summit is a national initiative led by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and coordinated by NITI Aayog. It focuses on water management, sanitation, and sustainable practices. The summit aims to bring grassroots perspectives into national policy-making in line with the Prime Minister’s vision.