Current Affairs Quiz — 20 September 2025
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At which event in Bhavnagar did PM Modi launch works worth over ₹34,200 crore on 20 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Samudra se Samriddhi
The works were launched at the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' event in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.
What policy reform for the maritime sector did PM Modi announce at Bhavnagar on 20 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Large ships accorded infrastructure status
The Prime Minister announced that large ships have been accorded infrastructure status, making bank loans easier for shipbuilding companies.
The Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, inaugurated by PM Modi on 20 September 2025, is located at:
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Correct answer: D — Indira Dock
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's Gujarat visit on 20 September 2025: 1. A Green Bio-Methanol Plant was among the projects at Deendayal Port, Kandla. 2. The National Maritime Heritage Complex reviewed at Lothal is planned to be the world's largest maritime museum. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: a multi-purpose cargo berth and Green Bio-Methanol Plant at Deendayal Port, Kandla, were among the projects, and the PM said the Lothal complex will be the world's largest maritime museum once completed.
At the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' event on 20 September 2025, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of a new container terminal at which Kolkata port?
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Correct answer: B — Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
The foundation stone was laid for a new container terminal and associated facilities at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata.
The HPLNG regasification terminal inaugurated by PM Modi on 20 September 2025 is located at which Gujarat port?
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Correct answer: C — Chhara
The Prime Minister inaugurated the HPLNG Regasification Terminal at Chhara Port among Gujarat projects worth over ₹26,354 crore.
In which feature of the Indian Ocean did India secure exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides under a contract announced on 20 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Carlsberg Ridge
The new 15-year ISA contract covers 10,000 sq km of the Carlsberg Ridge.
With which body did India's Ministry of Earth Sciences sign the contract for polymetallic sulphide exploration in the Carlsberg Ridge?
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Correct answer: D — International Seabed Authority
The 15-year contract was signed between the Ministry of Earth Sciences and the International Seabed Authority (ISA).
What is the duration of India's new ISA contract for polymetallic sulphide exploration in the Carlsberg Ridge?
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Correct answer: A — 15 years
The new contract runs for 15 years and covers 10,000 sq km.
Consider the following statements: 1. India is the first country to hold two ISA contracts for polymetallic sulphide exploration. 2. India's other PMS contract covers the Central Indian Ridge and Southwest Indian Ridge. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: with the Carlsberg Ridge contract India became the first country with two ISA PMS contracts, the other covering the Central Indian Ridge and Southwest Indian Ridge.
India was designated a 'Pioneer Investor' by virtue of being the first country to receive an area in international waters for exploration of:
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Correct answer: D — Polymetallic nodules
India was the first country to receive an area for polymetallic nodule exploration in international waters and was designated a "Pioneer Investor".
LEADS 2025, launched by Piyush Goyal on 20 September 2025, benchmarks the performance of States and UTs in:
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Correct answer: C — Logistics
LEADS stands for Logistics Ease Across Different States; the 2025 edition benchmarks logistics performance across States and UTs.
The Guidebook on Mapping of HSN Codes released by DPIIT in September 2025 allocates 12,167 HSN codes to how many ministries and departments?
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Correct answer: A — 31
The guidebook allocates 12,167 HSN codes to 31 ministries and departments of the Government of India.
Consider the following statements about the initiatives launched on 20 September 2025: 1. Logistics Data Bank 2.0 was developed by the Asian Development Bank. 2. Integrated State and City Logistics Plans under SMILE begin in 20 cities. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: LDB 2.0 was developed by NICDC Logistics Data Services (ADB supported IPRS 3.0 and SMILE), and the SMILE plans begin in eight cities across eight states.
On which date was the Make in India initiative launched, whose decade was marked in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 25 September 2014
Piyush Goyal said the Prime Minister introduced Make in India on 25 September 2014.
The Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0, launched in September 2025, was developed by DPIIT with the support of:
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Correct answer: C — Asian Development Bank
IPRS 3.0 was developed by DPIIT with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Who was to lead India's delegation to the United States for trade talks on 22 September 2025, as announced by the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: D — Piyush Goyal
The Commerce Ministry said the delegation would be led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
Officials from which US office visited India on 16 September 2025 for trade deal discussions, before Piyush Goyal's US visit?
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Correct answer: D — Office of the United States Trade Representative
Officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative visited India on 16 September 2025.
International Coastal Cleanup Day, observed by the Indian Coast Guard on 20 September 2025, falls every year on:
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Correct answer: C — The third Saturday of September
The day is observed globally on the third Saturday of September under UNEP and SACEP; the ICG has been India's national coordinator since 2006.
International Coastal Cleanup Day is observed globally under the aegis of which bodies, with the Indian Coast Guard as India's national coordinator?
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Correct answer: A — UNEP and SACEP
The day is observed under the aegis of UNEP and SACEP; the ICG has been national coordinator since 2006.
Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri was appointed Chief Justice of which High Court in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Patna High Court
The President appointed Justice Bajanthri, a judge of the Patna High Court, as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
On which portal of the National Consumer Helpline was a dedicated GST grievance category enabled in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — INGRAM
The Department of Consumer Affairs enabled a dedicated GST category on the NCH's INGRAM portal.
In which city was the WAVES Bazaar – Bharat Pavilion inaugurated at the Asian Contents & Film Market on 20 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Busan
The pavilion was inaugurated at ACFM 2025, held alongside the Busan International Film Festival in Busan, South Korea.
The Dweep Diksha Dialogue, whose third edition was held in September 2025, is hosted by:
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Correct answer: B — Andaman and Nicobar Command
The Andaman and Nicobar Command, India's only operational Joint Services Command, hosted the third edition at Sri Vijaya Puram.
Where was the third edition of the Dweep Diksha Dialogue held in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sri Vijaya Puram
The Andaman and Nicobar Command hosted the dialogue at Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.