Current Affairs Quiz — 17 September 2025
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From which district did PM Modi launch the 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' on 17 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Dhar
PM Modi launched the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan along with the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
Which edition of the Rashtriya Poshan Maah was launched along with the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 8th
The 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah was launched along with the SNSP Abhiyaan in Dhar on 17 September 2025.
The national mission against sickle cell anaemia, under which the one-croreth screening card was handed over in Madhya Pradesh in September 2025, was launched in 2023 from which place?
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Correct answer: A — Shahdol
The mission was launched in 2023 from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, where the first sickle cell screening card was issued.
Consider the following statements about the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan: 1. More than 10 lakh health camps were planned in government health facilities from 17 September to 2 October 2025. 2. The Prime Minister urged women to get screened for diseases including cancer, anaemia, TB and sickle cell. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: over 10 lakh health camps were planned for 17 September–2 October 2025, and the PM appealed to women to get screened for cancer, anaemia, TB and sickle cell.
Which district of Madhya Pradesh hosts the PM MITRA Park that PM Modi linked to the legacy of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar on 17 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dhar
Speaking at Dhar on 17 September 2025, PM Modi said Devi Ahilyabai Holkar's legacy is now being advanced through the PM MITRA Park in Dhar.
According to the Prime Minister, approximately how much land has been allocated for the PM MITRA Park in Dhar?
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Correct answer: C — 1,300 acres
The Prime Minister noted that approximately 1,300 acres of land have been allocated for the PM MITRA Park in Dhar, with over 80 industrial units already allotted.
How many new jobs is the PM MITRA Park in Dhar expected to generate, as stated by the Prime Minister on 17 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 3 lakh
The Prime Minister said the park is expected to generate three lakh new employment opportunities.
The '5F vision' for the textile industry, cited by the Prime Minister at Dhar, describes which sequence?
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Correct answer: D — Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, Fashion to Foreign
The PM said the government is working with the 5F vision for textiles: Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion and Fashion to Foreign.
Where was the Combined Commanders' Conference 2025 held?
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Correct answer: D — Kolkata
The Combined Commanders' Conference 2025 was held in Kolkata, West Bengal, from 15 to 17 September 2025.
What was the theme of the Combined Commanders' Conference 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future
This year's theme was 'Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future'.
In which city did Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement on 17 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Riyadh
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and PM Shehbaz Sharif signed the agreement in Riyadh during Sharif's state visit.
What is the core clause of the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement of September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both
The joint statement said the agreement states that any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.
Consider the following statements about India's official response to the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan defence pact: 1. The MEA said the Government was aware that the development, which formalises a long-standing arrangement, had been under consideration. 2. The MEA said India would study its implications for national security as well as for regional and global stability. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Government was aware the pact had been under consideration and that India would study its implications for national security and for regional and global stability.
Which ministry holds regulatory and stewardship responsibility for geothermal energy under the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Under the policy, regulatory and stewardship responsibilities for geothermal energy rest with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
How many geothermal projects, including pilot and resource assessment projects, had MNRE sanctioned as of the notification of the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)?
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Correct answer: C — Five
MNRE has sanctioned five projects in the sector, including pilot initiatives and resource assessment projects.
Consider the following statements about the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025): 1. It promotes R&D in retrofitting abandoned oil wells and Enhanced/Advanced Geothermal Systems. 2. It covers direct uses such as district heating and Ground Source Heat Pumps besides power generation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the policy promotes R&D in hybrid geothermal-solar plants, retrofitting abandoned oil wells and EGS/AGS, and covers direct uses like district heating and GSHPs alongside electricity generation.
How many tribal citizens does the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, launched by PM Modi on 17 September 2025, aim to cover?
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Correct answer: C — 11 crore
The Abhiyan covers 11 crore tribal citizens across 1 lakh villages in 30 States/UTs.
Under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, what is the name of the AI-based app meant to connect officials with tribal communities in their native languages?
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Correct answer: B — Adi Vaani
The Adi Vaani App, an AI-based language bridge, will connect government officers with tribal communities in their native languages.
Consider the following statements about the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan: 1. It is part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, observed from 15 November 2024 to 15 November 2025. 2. Every village under it is to set up an Adi Sewa Kendra as a single-window citizen service centre. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the Abhiyan is a landmark initiative of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh (15 Nov 2024–15 Nov 2025), and every village will establish an Adi Sewa Kendra.
Under which rule of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, did the ECI revise guidelines for EVM ballot papers in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rule 49B
The ECI revised the existing guidelines under Rule 49B of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, for the design and printing of EVM ballot papers.
Under the revised ECI guidelines of September 2025, what colour of paper is to be used for EVM ballot papers in Assembly elections?
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Correct answer: A — Pink
For Assembly elections, pink-coloured paper of specified RGB values is to be used; ballot papers are printed on 70 GSM paper.
Consider the following statements about the ECI's revised EVM ballot paper guidelines of September 2025: 1. Candidates' photographs will be printed in colour, with the face occupying three-fourths of the photo space. 2. Serial numbers of candidates and NOTA will be printed in Devanagari numerals. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Photographs will be in colour with the face covering three-fourths of the space, but serial numbers will be printed in the international form of Indian numerals, not Devanagari numerals.
The Technology Development Board announced support in September 2025 for India's first electric motorcycle platform of what operating voltage?
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Correct answer: C — 240 volt
TDB supported the development and commercialisation of a 240-volt electric motorcycle platform by Raptee Energy Pvt. Ltd., Chennai.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs invited public comments in September 2025 on establishing Indian 'MDP' firms. What does MDP stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Multi-Disciplinary Partnership
The MCA invited comments on the establishment of Indian Multi-Disciplinary Partnership (MDP) firms, linked to developing domestic consulting and auditing firms.
In which state was the proof of concept implemented before the Department of Posts–BSNL MoU for SIM sales through post offices was signed in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Assam
The proof of concept was implemented in Assam, where it showed significant success, before the nationwide MoU.