Current Affairs (India, 1 July – 17 Sept 2025)
1. Which country signed a Green Energy Partnership with India in July 2025?
☐ A. Germany
☐ B. France
☐ C. UAE
☐ D. USA
✅ Answer: C. UAE
Explanation: India and UAE agreed on a mega solar & green hydrogen project.
2. Who was appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India) in Aug 2025?
☐ A. Rajiv Kumar
☐ B. Gyanesh Kumar
☐ C. Anup Chandra Pandey
☐ D. Sunil Arora
✅ Answer: B. Gyanesh Kumar
Explanation: Gyanesh Kumar succeeded Rajiv Kumar as India’s new CEC.
3. Which Indian city hosted the first Hydrogen-Powered Metro Train trial in July 2025?
☐ A. Varanasi
☐ B. Hyderabad
☐ C. Mumbai
☐ D. Chennai
✅ Answer: B. Hyderabad
Explanation: Hyderabad Metro became the first in India to test hydrogen trains.
4. India’s retail inflation in July 2025 dropped to?
☐ A. 2.5%
☐ B. 1.61%
☐ C. 3.8%
☐ D. 0.95%
✅ Answer: B. 1.61%
Explanation: Retail inflation fell to its lowest in years before rising in Aug.
5. Which bank retained its position as India’s most valuable bank (Aug 2025)?
☐ A. SBI
☐ B. HDFC Bank
☐ C. ICICI Bank
☐ D. Axis Bank
✅ Answer: B. HDFC Bank
Explanation: HDFC Bank crossed ₹16 lakh crore market capitalization.
6. Which Indian chess prodigy won the Arjuna Award 2025?
☐ A. Vidit Gujrathi
☐ B. Koneru Humpy
☐ C. R. Praggnanandhaa
☐ D. Pentala Harikrishna
✅ Answer: C. R. Praggnanandhaa
Explanation: He received India’s top sporting honor for achievements in chess.
7. India unveiled which AI policy framework in July 2025?
☐ A. AI for Education Mission
☐ B. Bharat AI Framework
☐ C. National AI Policy 2030
☐ D. Digital India AI Vision
✅ Answer: B. Bharat AI Framework
Explanation: Govt launched Bharat AI to promote ethical & inclusive AI use.
8. Which country did India overtake to become the 2nd largest smartphone market (2025)?
☐ A. Indonesia
☐ B. Brazil
☐ C. USA
☐ D. Russia
✅ Answer: C. USA
Explanation: India became No.2 after China in smartphone shipments.
9. Which state in India was hit by severe floods in Aug 2025?
☐ A. Gujarat
☐ B. Punjab
☐ C. Assam
☐ D. Bihar
✅ Answer: B. Punjab
Explanation: Floods submerged 1,400+ villages and damaged crops.
10. Who flagged off the new Rajdhani Express from Mizoram (Sept 2025)?
☐ A. PM Modi
☐ B. Ashwini Vaishnaw
☐ C. President Murmu
☐ D. Amit Shah
✅ Answer: B. Ashwini Vaishnaw
Explanation: Railway Minister inaugurated Mizoram’s first Rajdhani to Delhi.
11. The 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2025 provides for?
☐ A. Governor veto powers
☐ B. Removal of Ministers detained for 30+ days
☐ C. Ban on dynastic politics
☐ D. Early dissolution of Assemblies
✅ Answer: B. Removal of detained Ministers
Explanation: Ensures accountability of PMs/CMs/Ministers under arrest.
12. India’s retail inflation in Aug 2025 was?
☐ A. 1.61%
☐ B. 2.07%
☐ C. 3.5%
☐ D. 4.0%
✅ Answer: B. 2.07%
Explanation: Inflation rose slightly compared to July’s 1.61%.
13. Which Indian festival was given Major State Festival status in 2025?
☐ A. Ganesh Chaturthi
☐ B. Royal Dasara (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)
☐ C. Rath Yatra
☐ D. Pushkar Fair
✅ Answer: B. Royal Dasara
Explanation: Maharashtra recognized Kolhapur’s Royal Dasara officially.
14. India signed a major solar energy MoU (Aug 2025) with which nation?
☐ A. France
☐ B. UAE
☐ C. Japan
☐ D. USA
✅ Answer: B. UAE
Explanation: India & UAE collaborated on Rajasthan’s mega solar project.
15. Which ministry resumed tourist visas for Chinese nationals (July 2025)?
☐ A. External Affairs
☐ B. Tourism
☐ C. Home Affairs
☐ D. Commerce
✅ Answer: C. Home Affairs
Explanation: MHA lifted visa restrictions after 5 years of suspension.
16. Who unveiled the National Cooperative Policy 2025–2045?
☐ A. Narendra Modi
☐ B. Amit Shah
☐ C. Nirmala Sitharaman
☐ D. Piyush Goyal
✅ Answer: B. Amit Shah
Explanation: Cooperation Minister presented the 20-year roadmap.
17. India’s stance on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in 2025 is?
☐ A. No new FTAs
☐ B. Deals only with neighbours
☐ C. Expanding with EU, UK, EAEU etc.
☐ D. Stopping all negotiations
✅ Answer: C. Expanding FTAs globally
Explanation: India negotiates multiple FTAs aligned with national interest.
18. India’s GDP growth forecast for FY25 by S&P Global is?
☐ A. 4.5%
☐ B. 5.5%
☐ C. 6.5%
☐ D. 7.5%
✅ Answer: C. 6.5%
Explanation: S&P projected India as the fastest-growing major economy.
19. Which defence initiative was launched as Mission Sudarshan Chakra?
☐ A. Swachh Bharat 2.0
☐ B. Aerial defence upgrade
☐ C. Solar power program
☐ D. Digital education project
✅ Answer: B. Aerial defence upgrade
Explanation: Modernizes India’s aerial defence using AI & sensors.
20. Which state launched Mission Shakti 5.0 (Sept 2025)?
☐ A. UP
☐ B. Gujarat
☐ C. MP
☐ D. Bihar
✅ Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Women’s safety mission was launched from Navratri 2025.
21. Who inaugurated the B20 India Summit 2025?
☐ A. PM Modi
☐ B. Piyush Goyal
☐ C. Nirmala Sitharaman
☐ D. Amit Shah
✅ Answer: A. PM Modi
Explanation: The PM addressed the global business community at Delhi summit.
22. Which river was added to the National River Conservation Authority project (2025)?
☐ A. Ganga
☐ B. Yamuna
☐ C. Narmada
☐ D. Godavari
✅ Answer: C. Narmada
Explanation: The project will restore ecological flow & pollution control.
23. Which Tamil Nadu regulation was announced in Aug 2025?
☐ A. Ban on loudspeakers
☐ B. Flagpoles & statues on private land
☐ C. Temple entry rules
☐ D. School dress code
✅ Answer: B. Flagpoles & statues regulation
Explanation: District panels formed to manage political flagpoles/statues.
24. Who is the Governor of Tamil Nadu re-appointed in Sept 2025?
☐ A. Arif Mohammed Khan
☐ B. R. N. Ravi
☐ C. Banwarilal Purohit
☐ D. Jagdeep Dhankhar
✅ Answer: B. R. N. Ravi
Explanation: His tenure was extended after discussions with Centre.
25. India’s rainfall forecast for Sept 2025 was?
☐ A. Below normal
☐ B. 95% of LPA
☐ C. 109% of LPA
☐ D. 80% of LPA
✅ Answer: C. 109% of LPA
Explanation: IMD predicted above-normal rainfall for Sept 2025.
26. Which state launched the “Krishi Samriddhi Yojana” in August 2025 to boost farmer income?
☐ A. Uttar Pradesh
☐ B. Maharashtra
☐ C. Bihar
☐ D. Madhya Pradesh
✅ Answer: D (Madhya Pradesh) – Scheme provides subsidies and modern farming support to increase rural income.
27. India’s first AI-driven anti-corruption helpline (1450) was launched in July 2025 by which state?
☐ A. Rajasthan
☐ B. Karnataka
☐ C. Haryana
☐ D. Odisha
✅ Answer: A (Rajasthan) – Helpline uses AI to track complaints and improve transparency.
28. Who became the first woman Chief Justice of Delhi High Court in July 2025?
☐ A. Justice Ritu Bahri
☐ B. Justice Hima Kohli
☐ C. Justice Sabina
☐ D. Justice Sunita Agarwal
✅ Answer: D (Justice Sunita Agarwal) – Marked a historic first in Delhi HC’s 56-year history.
29. In July 2025, India successfully tested its hypersonic missile Shaurya-II. What is its range?
☐ A. 500 km
☐ B. 800 km
☐ C. 1,000 km
☐ D. 1,200 km
✅ Answer: C (1,000 km) – Shaurya-II strengthens India’s strategic strike capability.
30. Which company became the first Indian firm valued at $1 trillion in August 2025?
☐ A. Infosys
☐ B. TCS
☐ C. Reliance Industries
☐ D. HDFC Bank
✅ Answer: C (Reliance Industries) – Achieved the milestone with growth in digital & energy sectors.
31. Where did India host the BRICS Health Ministers’ Meet 2025?
☐ A. Hyderabad
☐ B. New Delhi
☐ C. Bengaluru
☐ D. Mumbai
✅ Answer: B (New Delhi) – Meeting focused on vaccine collaboration and pandemic preparedness.
32. Who was appointed as the new Election Commissioner of India in August 2025?
☐ A. Rajiv Kumar
☐ B. Anup Chandra Pandey
☐ C. Anil Kumar Lahoti
☐ D. Gyanesh Kumar
✅ Answer: D (Gyanesh Kumar) – Took charge as EC to oversee upcoming elections.
33. Which Indian city topped the Global Smart City Index 2025?
☐ A. Pune
☐ B. Indore
☐ C. Bengaluru
☐ D. Surat
✅ Answer: B (Indore) – Recognized for digital governance and clean infrastructure.
34. India signed a Green Hydrogen partnership (July 2025) with which country?
☐ A. Germany
☐ B. UAE
☐ C. Japan
☐ D. Australia
✅ Answer: D (Australia) – To scale hydrogen exports and clean energy technology.
35. Which airport became India’s first AI-powered airport in August 2025?
☐ A. Bengaluru Airport
☐ B. Delhi Airport
☐ C. Hyderabad Airport
☐ D. Mumbai Airport
✅ Answer: A (Bengaluru) – Introduced AI in check-in, baggage, and security management.
36. India’s women’s hockey team won gold in the Asian Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating:
☐ A. China
☐ B. Japan
☐ C. South Korea
☐ D. Malaysia
✅ Answer: B (Japan) – Clinched victory with a 2–1 win in the final.
37. Which state declared August 23 as “ISRO Day” in 2025?
☐ A. Kerala
☐ B. Karnataka
☐ C. Tamil Nadu
☐ D. Andhra Pradesh
✅ Answer: B (Karnataka) – To honor Chandrayaan-3’s success and ISRO’s contributions.
38. Who was elected as the new President of FICCI (Sept 2025)?
☐ A. Sanjiv Mehta
☐ B. Harsh Goenka
☐ C. Rajiv Memani
☐ D. R Dinesh
✅ Answer: D (R Dinesh) – Took over leadership of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce.
39. In August 2025, India’s first Quantum Computing Center opened in:
☐ A. Bengaluru
☐ B. Pune
☐ C. Chennai
☐ D. Hyderabad
✅ Answer: A (Bengaluru) – Set up by IISc and industry partners for advanced computing research.
40. Which bank launched India’s first AI-based loan approval system in Sept 2025?
☐ A. SBI
☐ B. HDFC Bank
☐ C. ICICI Bank
☐ D. Axis Bank
✅ Answer: B (HDFC Bank) – Offers faster approval using AI-driven risk analysis.
41. Who flagged off the new Rajdhani Express (Sairang–Anand Vihar) in Sept 2025?
☐ A. PM Narendra Modi
☐ B. Ashwini Vaishnaw
☐ C. Droupadi Murmu
☐ D. Amit Shah
✅ Answer: B (Ashwini Vaishnaw) – Railway Minister inaugurated the first Rajdhani in 6 years.
42. India’s retail inflation rose to 2.07% in Aug 2025. What was July’s figure?
☐ A. 1.61%
☐ B. 3.25%
☐ C. 2.50%
☐ D. 0.95%
✅ Answer: A (1.61%) – Inflation rose slightly, showing mild price pressure.
43. What recognition was given to the Royal Dasara Festival of Kolhapur?
☐ A. UNESCO tag
☐ B. Major State Festival
☐ C. National Heritage Tag
☐ D. Tax-free status
✅ Answer: B (Major State Festival) – Granted official recognition by Maharashtra government.
44. Which state launched Mission Shakti 5.0 for women’s safety in Navratri 2025?
☐ A. UP
☐ B. Gujarat
☐ C. MP
☐ D. West Bengal
✅ Answer: A (Uttar Pradesh) – Aimed at strengthening women’s safety & welfare schemes.
45. Who unveiled the National Cooperative Policy 2025-2045?
☐ A. Agriculture Minister
☐ B. Amit Shah
☐ C. Finance Minister
☐ D. Rural Development Minister
✅ Answer: B (Amit Shah) – As Cooperation Minister, announced a 20-year cooperative roadmap.
46. Tourist visas for Chinese nationals resumed in July 2025 after how many years?
☐ A. 2
☐ B. 3
☐ C. 4
☐ D. 5
✅ Answer: D (5 years) – Ban imposed after 2020 border tensions was lifted.
47. What does the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2025 propose?
☐ A. Removal of CM/PM if jailed 30+ days
☐ B. Limit President’s powers
☐ C. Governor veto authority
☐ D. Restrict Assembly sessions
✅ Answer: A – Disqualifies ministers if under prolonged detention for serious crimes.
48. What is Mission Sudarshan Chakra?
☐ A. Defence aerial shield upgrade
☐ B. Solar power mission
☐ C. Anti-corruption scheme
☐ D. River cleaning project
✅ Answer: A (Defence aerial shield upgrade) – Modernizes India’s air defence using AI & sensors.
49. Which natural disaster hit Punjab in Aug 2025?
☐ A. Drought
☐ B. Floods
☐ C. Earthquake
☐ D. Cyclone
✅ Answer: B (Floods) – Over 1,400 villages were submerged and crops destroyed.
50. India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2025 by S&P Global is:
☐ A. 4.5%
☐ B. 5.5%
☐ C. 6.5%
☐ D. 7.5%
✅ Answer: C (6.5%) – India retains the tag of fastest-growing major economy.
51. Who inaugurated the new Rajdhani Express from Mizoram to Delhi?
☐ A. PM Narendra Modi
☐ B. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
☐ C. President Droupadi Murmu
☐ D. Amit Shah
✅ Answer: B. Ashwini Vaishnaw
Explanation: The Railway Minister flagged off the weekly service connecting Sairang (Mizoram) to Anand Vihar (Delhi).
52. India’s retail inflation in August 2025 was?
☐ A. 1.61%
☐ B. 2.07%
☐ C. 3.5%
☐ D. 5.2%
✅ Answer: B. 2.07%
Explanation: Inflation rose from 1.61% in July to 2.07% in August, showing mild upward pressure in prices.
53. Which state’s Royal Dasara Festival got “Major State Festival” status in 2025?
☐ A. Karnataka
☐ B. Maharashtra
☐ C. Rajasthan
☐ D. Odisha
✅ Answer: B. Maharashtra
Explanation: Maharashtra government elevated Kolhapur’s Royal Dasara to state-level recognition for cultural promotion.
54. Mission Shakti 5.0 for women’s safety was launched in which state?
☐ A. Gujarat
☐ B. Uttar Pradesh
☐ C. Madhya Pradesh
☐ D. Bihar
✅ Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: CM Yogi Adityanath launched it from Navratri 2025 to intensify women safety & empowerment programmes.
55. Which policy was launched for the cooperative sector till 2045?
☐ A. National Agriculture Policy
☐ B. National Cooperative Policy 2025-2045
☐ C. Rural Employment Policy
☐ D. National Transport Policy
✅ Answer: B. National Cooperative Policy 2025-2045
Explanation: Unveiled by Amit Shah, it sets a 20-year vision to boost India’s cooperative institutions.
56. After how many years did India resume tourist visas for Chinese nationals?
☐ A. 2 years
☐ B. 3 years
☐ C. 4 years
☐ D. 5 years
✅ Answer: D. 5 years
Explanation: India resumed Chinese tourist visas in July 2025, after suspending them in 2020 due to border tensions.
57. What does the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2025 propose?
☐ A. More power to Governors
☐ B. Remove Ministers if arrested for 30+ days
☐ C. Limit Parliamentary sessions
☐ D. Judicial reforms
✅ Answer: B. Remove Ministers if arrested for 30+ days
Explanation: It ensures accountability by disqualifying PMs/CMs/Ministers detained for serious offences beyond 30 days.
58. What is the purpose of Mission Sudarshan Chakra?
☐ A. Anti-corruption mission
☐ B. Defence aerial threat upgrade
☐ C. River cleaning project
☐ D. Education initiative
✅ Answer: B. Defence aerial threat upgrade
Explanation: The mission modernises India’s defence systems with AI, sensors and integrated threat response technologies.
59. Which state faced massive floods in August 2025?
☐ A. Bihar
☐ B. Punjab
☐ C. Assam
☐ D. Kerala
✅ Answer: B. Punjab
Explanation: Floods submerged over 1,400 villages, causing severe damage to crops and infrastructure in Punjab.
60. India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2025 by S&P Global is?
☐ A. 4.5%
☐ B. 5.5%
☐ C. 6.5%
☐ D. 7.5%
✅ Answer: C. 6.5%
Explanation: India remains the fastest-growing major economy in the world according to S&P projections.
61. Which state launched Mission Shakti 5.0 in Sept 2025?
☐ A. Uttar Pradesh
☐ B. Gujarat
☐ C. Bihar
☐ D. MP
✅ Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: UP’s flagship women’s safety initiative began with Navratri 2025.
62. Who unveiled the National Cooperative Policy 2025-2045?
☐ A. PM Modi
☐ B. Amit Shah
☐ C. Nirmala Sitharaman
☐ D. Piyush Goyal
✅ Answer: B. Amit Shah
Explanation: Cooperation Minister Amit Shah introduced the 20-year cooperative roadmap.
63. India resumed tourist visas for Chinese nationals in July 2025 after how long?
☐ A. 3 years
☐ B. 4 years
☐ C. 5 years
☐ D. 6 years
✅ Answer: C. 5 years
Explanation: Visas were restored after being halted since the 2020 border crisis.
64. What disaster struck Punjab in Aug 2025?
☐ A. Earthquake
☐ B. Floods
☐ C. Cyclone
☐ D. Heatwave
✅ Answer: B. Floods
Explanation: Heavy floods submerged 1,400+ villages across Punjab.
65. The 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill (2025) provides what?
☐ A. Governor veto
☐ B. Removal of Ministers under arrest for 30+ days
☐ C. Ban on dynastic politics
☐ D. Assembly dissolution powers
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Ensures Ministers under long detention face disqualification.
66. What is Mission Sudarshan Chakra?
☐ A. Aerial defence upgrade
☐ B. Solar mission
☐ C. Digital education program
☐ D. Healthcare reform
✅ Answer: A. Aerial defence upgrade
Explanation: It strengthens India’s air-defence systems with AI & radar tech.
67. India’s retail inflation in Aug 2025 was?
☐ A. 1.61%
☐ B. 2.07%
☐ C. 3.5%
☐ D. 5.0%
✅ Answer: B. 2.07%
Explanation: Inflation rose slightly compared to July’s 1.61%.
68. Which festival got Major State Festival status in Maharashtra (2025)?
☐ A. Ganesh Chaturthi
☐ B. Royal Dasara (Kolhapur)
☐ C. Diwali
☐ D. Rath Yatra
✅ Answer: B. Royal Dasara
Explanation: Maharashtra upgraded Royal Dasara’s recognition for cultural promotion.
69. Who flagged off the new Mizoram–Delhi Rajdhani Express?
☐ A. PM Modi
☐ B. Ashwini Vaishnaw
☐ C. Amit Shah
☐ D. President Murmu
✅ Answer: B. Ashwini Vaishnaw
Explanation: Railway Minister inaugurated Mizoram’s first Rajdhani Express.
70. S&P Global projected India’s FY25 GDP growth at?
☐ A. 5.0%
☐ B. 5.5%
☐ C. 6.5%
☐ D. 7.0%
✅ Answer: C. 6.5%
Explanation: India remains the fastest-growing major economy in 2025.
71. Which ministry resumed Chinese tourist visas?
☐ A. External Affairs
☐ B. Tourism
☐ C. Home Affairs
☐ D. Commerce
✅ Answer: C. Home Affairs
Explanation: The MHA lifted visa restrictions after nearly 5 years.
72. What was India’s Sept 2025 rainfall forecast?
☐ A. 90% of normal
☐ B. 95% of normal
☐ C. 109% of long-period average
☐ D. Below normal
✅ Answer: C. 109% LPA
Explanation: IMD predicted higher-than-normal rainfall in Sept 2025.
73. Piyush Goyal (July 2025) said India will pursue trade deals…
☐ A. Only with deadlines
☐ B. Not at all
☐ C. Only in national interest, not deadlines
☐ D. Only with neighbours
✅ Answer: C. Only in national interest
Explanation: He stressed quality over speed in FTA negotiations.
74. TN Govt in Aug 2025 formed committees for regulating?
☐ A. Loudspeakers
☐ B. Food prices
☐ C. Political flagpoles & statues on private land
☐ D. School uniforms
✅ Answer: C. Political flagpoles & statues
Explanation: Committees were set up to reduce disputes & clutter.
75. India’s stance on FTAs in 2025 is?
☐ A. Stopped deals
☐ B. Deals only with ASEAN
☐ C. Expanding globally with EU, UK, EAEU etc.
☐ D. Restricting trade pacts
✅ Answer: C. Expanding globally
Explanation: India is negotiating multiple FTAs aligned with its interest.
Perfect 👍 Let’s now improve Q.75–100 (July–Sept 2025 Current Affairs of India).
I’ll rewrite them in a clear, exam-style MCQ format with answers + short explanations for easy recall.
✅ Improved MCQs (75–100)
75. Which Indian scientist won the 2025 Global Energy Prize in Moscow?
☐ A. Tessy Thomas
☐ B. Ajay Sood
☐ C. Anil Kakodkar
☐ D. Ratan Lal
✅ Answer: B (Ajay Sood) – India’s Principal Scientific Adviser was honored for contributions in nanoscience.
76. India’s first hydrogen-powered intercity bus was launched in Sept 2025 between:
☐ A. Delhi–Jaipur
☐ B. Mumbai–Pune
☐ C. Bengaluru–Mysuru
☐ D. Lucknow–Kanpur
✅ Answer: A (Delhi–Jaipur) – A pilot green transport initiative using hydrogen fuel.
77. Which Indian airport ranked world’s 5th busiest in Aug 2025?
☐ A. Mumbai
☐ B. Delhi
☐ C. Bengaluru
☐ D. Hyderabad
✅ Answer: B (Delhi Airport) – IGI handled record passenger traffic, placing it among top 5 globally.
78. Who became the new Chairman of DRDO in Sept 2025?
☐ A. G. Satheesh Reddy
☐ B. Samir V Kamat
☐ C. Atul Dinkar Rane
☐ D. Shailesh Nayak
✅ Answer: C (Atul Dinkar Rane) – Appointed to lead DRDO’s advanced defence projects.
79. Which Indian state launched the “CM Krishi Drone Yojana” for farmers in Aug 2025?
☐ A. Madhya Pradesh
☐ B. Uttar Pradesh
☐ C. Maharashtra
☐ D. Gujarat
✅ Answer: B (Uttar Pradesh) – Provides drones to farmers on subsidy for spraying fertilizers & pesticides.
80. The 2025 Indian Ocean Naval Exercise (IONEX) was hosted by India at:
☐ A. Mumbai
☐ B. Kochi
☐ C. Visakhapatnam
☐ D. Port Blair
✅ Answer: D (Port Blair) – Showcased India’s maritime strength with 16 participating nations.
81. Which sector saw 100% FDI approval by Govt of India in Aug 2025?
☐ A. Defence manufacturing
☐ B. Space sector
☐ C. Railways
☐ D. E-commerce
✅ Answer: B (Space sector) – Major reform to boost private investment in India’s space missions.
82. Who was sworn in as the Governor of Bihar in Sept 2025?
☐ A. Arif Mohammed Khan
☐ B. C.P. Radhakrishnan
☐ C. Ramesh Bais
☐ D. Jagdish Mukhi
✅ Answer: C (Ramesh Bais) – Former Jharkhand Governor took charge in Patna.
83. India signed a nuclear energy agreement in Aug 2025 with:
☐ A. USA
☐ B. Russia
☐ C. France
☐ D. UK
✅ Answer: C (France) – Collaboration includes nuclear reactor technology and uranium supply.
84. Which Indian city became the first “UNESCO City of Music” in 2025?
☐ A. Jaipur
☐ B. Varanasi
☐ C. Bhopal
☐ D. Shillong
✅ Answer: D (Shillong) – Recognized for its vibrant music culture and traditions.
85. Who won the 2025 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
☐ A. Neeraj Chopra
☐ B. Mirabai Chanu
☐ C. R Praggnanandhaa
☐ D. Nikhat Zareen
✅ Answer: C (R Praggnanandhaa) – Young chess grandmaster honored for global achievements.
86. In Sept 2025, which metro rail became the first to run fully on solar power?
☐ A. Kochi Metro
☐ B. Delhi Metro
☐ C. Hyderabad Metro
☐ D. Pune Metro
✅ Answer: A (Kochi Metro) – Achieved 100% solar power usage for operations.
87. Who was appointed as the new CEO of NITI Aayog in Aug 2025?
☐ A. BVR Subrahmanyam
☐ B. Amitabh Kant
☐ C. Rajiv Kumar
☐ D. Ajay Bhushan Pandey
✅ Answer: A (BVR Subrahmanyam) – Took charge as NITI’s Chief Executive Officer.
88. Which Indian state topped the Export Preparedness Index 2025?
☐ A. Maharashtra
☐ B. Tamil Nadu
☐ C. Gujarat
☐ D. Karnataka
✅ Answer: C (Gujarat) – Retained top spot due to strong industrial and port infrastructure.
89. India successfully hosted the G20 Digital Innovation Summit 2025 in:
☐ A. Bengaluru
☐ B. New Delhi
☐ C. Hyderabad
☐ D. Mumbai
✅ Answer: A (Bengaluru) – Focused on AI, fintech, and digital public goods.
90. Which scheme was launched by PM Modi in Aug 2025 for rural digital literacy?
☐ A. Digital Saksham Bharat
☐ B. BharatNet 3.0
☐ C. PM e-Saksharta Yojana
☐ D. Digital Gram Abhiyan
✅ Answer: C (PM e-Saksharta Yojana) – Aims to train 5 crore rural citizens in basic digital skills.
91. Who became the new Solicitor General of India (Sept 2025)?
☐ A. Tushar Mehta
☐ B. Mukul Rohatgi
☐ C. Harish Salve
☐ D. R Venkataramani
✅ Answer: A (Tushar Mehta) – Reappointed for another term as SG of India.
92. Which state launched the “Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana” to provide free grains in Aug 2025?
☐ A. Rajasthan
☐ B. Jharkhand
☐ C. Chhattisgarh
☐ D. Bihar
✅ Answer: B (Jharkhand) – Ensures free ration to all BPL families.
93. India’s first 3D-printed post office opened in Sept 2025 at:
☐ A. Pune
☐ B. Chennai
☐ C. Bengaluru
☐ D. Hyderabad
✅ Answer: C (Bengaluru) – Built using 3D printing technology in record time.
94. Who became the first Indian to win FIDE Chess World Cup 2025?
☐ A. Viswanathan Anand
☐ B. Arjun Erigaisi
☐ C. R Praggnanandhaa
☐ D. Gukesh D
✅ Answer: D (Gukesh D) – Claimed the prestigious world chess title.
95. In Aug 2025, which Indian university entered the Top 100 QS World Rankings?
☐ A. IIT Bombay
☐ B. IISc Bengaluru
☐ C. IIT Delhi
☐ D. JNU
✅ Answer: B (IISc Bengaluru) – Ranked in top 100 for research and innovation.
96. India’s first AI-powered Supreme Court e-Portal was launched in Sept 2025 for:
☐ A. Live court streaming
☐ B. Case translation in regional languages
☐ C. Online evidence submission
☐ D. Lawyer AI-assist services
✅ Answer: B (Case translation) – Provides real-time translation of judgments into 10 Indian languages.
97. Who became the new Chief of Indian Army (Sept 2025)?
☐ A. Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
☐ B. Gen Manoj Pande
☐ C. Lt Gen B S Raju
☐ D. Lt Gen Anil Chauhan
✅ Answer: A (Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi) – Succeeded Gen Manoj Pande as Army Chief.
98. India launched the National Space Start-up Policy 2025 to:
☐ A. Provide tax breaks to start-ups
☐ B. Allow private satellite launches
☐ C. Ease foreign funding rules
☐ D. All of the above
✅ Answer: D (All of the above) – Designed to boost India’s space-tech entrepreneurship ecosystem.
99. Which Indian athlete set a new world record in Para Javelin (Sept 2025)?
☐ A. Devendra Jhajharia
☐ B. Sumit Antil
☐ C. Mariyappan Thangavelu
☐ D. Yogesh Kathuniya
✅ Answer: B (Sumit Antil) – Broke his own record, securing India’s dominance in para-sports.
100. Where did India host the 2025 World Renewable Energy Expo?
☐ A. Hyderabad
☐ B. New Delhi
☐ C. Gandhinagar
☐ D. Jaipur
✅ Answer: B (New Delhi) – Showcased India’s renewable push and global green energy collaborations.