Current Affairs 24 September 2025 in English | Daily GK Questions & Answers

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Here you will find the latest 30+ current affairs questions with answers, covering national, international, economy, sports, awards, science & technology.
These questions are very useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, and State Exams.

Top 30 Current Affairs Questions (24 September 2025)

Q1. Where was the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City inaugurated?

A) Delhi
B) Patna ✅
C) Lucknow
D) Hyderabad
Answer Info: CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated it in Rajendra Nagar, Patna. It is Bihar’s largest science hub.

Q2. ‘Rosh Hashanah’ is the New Year festival of which religion?

A) Parsi
B) Jewish ✅
C) Sikh
D) Buddhist
Answer Info: Rosh Hashanah marks the New Year in the Jewish community, celebrated in Tishrei month.

Q3. In which year was the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) established?

A) 1970
B) 1974 ✅
C) 1980
D) 1997
Answer Info: CPCB was set up on 22 September 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.

Q4. What is the main objective of the ‘High Seas Treaty’?

A) Promote sea trade
B) Protect biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions ✅
C) Deep-sea mining
D) Prevent piracy
Answer Info: The treaty ensures conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in international waters.

Q5. Which initiative was launched by the Indian Army to train every soldier in drone usage?

A) Operation Drone
B) Eagle in the Arm ✅
C) Mission Garuda
D) Project Akash
Answer Info: Under this program, every soldier will be trained to handle drones along with weapons.

Q6. What is the new official name of Ahmednagar railway station?

A) Sambhaji Nagar
B) Ahilya Nagar ✅
C) Chhatrapati Shivaji Nagar
D) Dharashiv
Answer Info: Renamed to honor Ahilyabai Holkar.

Q7. Which anti-missile laser system was recently tested successfully by Israel?

A) Iron Dome
B) David’s Sling
C) Iron Beam ✅
D) Arrow-3
Answer Info: Iron Beam uses laser technology to destroy drones, rockets, and missiles mid-air.

Q8. Where was India’s largest cruise terminal inaugurated?

A) Chennai
B) Kochi
C) Goa
D) Mumbai ✅
Answer Info: PM Modi inaugurated Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock with 1 million annual capacity.

Q9. Who has been appointed as the new BCCI President?

A) Roger Binny
B) Sourav Ganguly
C) Mithun Manhas ✅
D) Ajay Singh
Answer Info: Mithun Manhas becomes the 37th BCCI President, replacing Roger Binny.

Q10. Ladakh Festival 2025 was held in which city?

A) Kargil
B) Dras
C) Leh ✅
D) Nubra
Answer Info: Festival showcases Ladakh’s heritage, tribal traditions, and local art.

Q11. Which Indian film is the official entry for Oscars 2026?

A) 12th Fail
B) Jawan
C) Homebound ✅
D) Kathal
Answer Info: Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, “Homebound” has been selected as India’s official Oscar entry.

Q12. How many SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and targets are in Agenda 2030?

A) 15 goals & 150 targets
B) 17 goals & 169 targets ✅
C) 20 goals & 200 targets
D) 12 goals & 100 targets
Answer Info: Adopted by UN members in 2015 to be achieved by 2030.

Q13. Where was India’s first foreign Atal Innovation Centre launched?

A) USA
B) UK
C) UAE ✅
D) Singapore
Answer Info: Launched in UAE to boost innovation and entrepreneurship.

Q14. Who recently assumed charge as Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA)?

A) Anish Dayal Singh
B) Vandana Gupta ✅
C) Ajay Singh
D) Bhupendra Gupta
Answer Info: Vandana Gupta, senior IAS officer, took charge in September 2025.

Q15. Which country topped the medal tally in World Athletics Championship 2025?

A) Kenya
B) Canada
C) USA ✅
D) Japan
Answer Info: USA won 26 medals in Tokyo edition.

Q16. In which state did PM Modi launch the Hio Hydro Electric Project?

A) Assam
B) Sikkim
C) Arunachal Pradesh ✅
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer Info: Built on Yargyap River, the project has a capacity of 240 MW.

Q17. ‘Project Vijayak’ is run by which organization?

A) Indian Army
B) Border Roads Organisation (BRO) ✅
C) NHAI
D) DRDO
Answer Info: BRO runs Project Vijayak in Ladakh for strategic road and infrastructure development.

Q18. Which state hosted Asian Cadet Cup 2025?

A) Maharashtra
B) Uttarakhand ✅
C) Delhi
D) Haryana
Answer Info: Hosted in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, it was India’s first international fencing tournament.

Q19. When was GST implemented in India?

A) 1 April 2017
B) 1 July 2017 ✅
C) 1 January 2018
D) 22 September 2025
Answer Info: GST came into effect on 1 July 2017 after being passed by Parliament in 2016.

Q20. Who inaugurated the renovated 524-year-old Tripura Sundari Temple?

A) President Droupadi Murmu
B) PM Narendra Modi ✅
C) HM Amit Shah
D) Tripura CM
Answer Info: PM Modi inaugurated the reconstructed temple, one of Tripura’s holiest sites.

Q21. Which country topped the ‘Donation’ index in World Happiness Report 2025?

A) Finland
B) India
C) Indonesia ✅
D) Denmark
Answer Info: Indonesia ranked first in donation, while Finland topped overall happiness.

Q22. Vijay Kumar Satpati, who recently passed away, was associated with which sport?

A) Cricket
B) Football
C) Weightlifting ✅
D) Wrestling
Answer Info: He was a veteran weightlifter, Arjuna awardee, and 1982 CWG silver medalist.

Q23. Where was Indian Army’s ‘Amogh Fury’ firepower exercise held?

A) Ladakh
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Rajasthan ✅
D) Sikkim
Answer Info: Conducted at Mahajan Field Range in Thar Desert to test combat capabilities.

Q24. Which position did India secure in 2025 Inline Speed Skating World Championship medal tally?

A) 1st
B) 2nd
C) 3rd
D) 4th ✅
Answer Info: India won 3 medals (2 gold, 1 bronze) and ranked 4th.

Q25. Who broke a 40-year-old record in women’s 400m race?

A) Florence Griffith-Joyner
B) Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ✅
C) Smriti Mandhana
D) Aryna Sabalenka
Answer Info: Sydney clocked 48.15s, breaking the 40-year-old record in women’s 400m.

Q26. Who has been appointed as the new DG of ITBP?

A) Praveen Ranjan
B) Rahul Rasgotra
C) Praveen Kumar ✅
D) Gaurangalal Das
Answer Info: Praveen Kumar replaced Rahul Rasgotra as the new ITBP DG.

Q27. Which two GST slabs were abolished from 22 September 2025?

A) 5% and 18%
B) 12% and 28% ✅
C) 5% and 12%
D) 18% and 28%
Answer Info: Now only two slabs — 5% and 18% — remain after 12% & 28% were removed.

Q28. When is National Ayurveda Day 2025 observed?

A) 16 September
B) 14 September
C) 23 September ✅
D) Dhanteras
Answer Info: The 10th Ayurveda Day is observed on 23 September 2025, earlier marked on Dhanteras.

Q29. Which union territory achieved Zero Maternal Mortality Rate?

A) Delhi
B) Lakshadweep
C) Puducherry ✅
D) J&K
Answer Info: Puducherry became the first UT to achieve zero maternal mortality rate in 2025.

Q30. Which portal was launched by IRDAI for digital insurance services?

A) Bima Sangam
B) Bima Sugam ✅
C) Bima Saral
D) Bima Digital
Answer Info: IRDAI launched ‘Bima Sugam’ to provide simplified digital access to insurance services.

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