Current Affairs Quiz — 29 September 2025
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By how much did India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grow year-on-year in August 2025 as per the Quick Estimate?
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Correct answer: A — 4.0%
IIP grew 4.0% in August 2025; the July 2025 Quick Estimate was 3.5% and mining grew 6.0%.
Which manufacturing industry group grew the fastest among the top three contributors to IIP growth in August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Basic metals
Basic metals grew 12.2%, motor vehicles 9.8% and coke and refined petroleum products 5.4%.
Under the revised calendar announced with the August 2025 data, on which day of every month is the Quick Estimate of IIP released?
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Correct answer: B — 28th
The Quick Estimate of IIP is now released on the 28th of every month, or the next working day if the 28th is a holiday.
Consider the following statements about India's IIP for August 2025: 1. Consumer non-durables recorded positive growth under the use-based classification. 2. The index is compiled on the base year 2011-12. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: consumer non-durables fell 6.3%. Statement 2 is correct: the base is 2011-12=100.
Under the use-based classification, which category recorded the highest year-on-year growth in India's IIP for August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Infrastructure/construction goods
Infrastructure/construction goods grew 10.6%, against 5.2% for primary goods, 4.4% for capital goods and 3.5% for consumer durables.
What is the scientific name of Red Sanders, for whose conservation the National Biodiversity Authority sanctioned ₹82 lakh in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Pterocarpus santalinus
Red Sanders is Pterocarpus santalinus; Santalum album is white sandalwood.
Where is the headquarters of the National Biodiversity Authority, which sanctioned funds for Red Sanders conservation in 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Chennai
The NBA is headquartered in Chennai.
Consider the following statements about the NBA's Red Sanders sanction of September 2025: 1. The funds came from the state government's forest budget. 2. The Access and Benefit Sharing mechanism used is provided under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: the funds came from the benefit-sharing amount collected from users of Red Sanders, and ABS is a mechanism under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (amended 2023).
Of the 30 Amrit Bharat Express services running in India after 29 September 2025, how many originate from Bihar?
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Correct answer: C — 26
With the three new trains, 26 of the 30 Amrit Bharat Express services originate from Bihar.
Which Amrit Bharat Express flagged off on 29 September 2025 is the first Amrit Bharat train from Muzaffarpur to South India?
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Correct answer: A — Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli
The Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express is the first such train from Muzaffarpur to South India.
The Chhapra–Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express flagged off on 29 September 2025 became which Amrit Bharat train from Bihar to Delhi?
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Correct answer: C — Sixth
The Chhapra–Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express is the sixth Amrit Bharat train from Bihar to Delhi.
Which edition of the Indian Coast Guard Commanders' Conference was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 29 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 42nd
Rajnath Singh addressed the inaugural session of the 42nd ICG Commanders' Conference (28–30 September 2025).
According to the Defence Ministry in September 2025, what is the current strength of the Indian Coast Guard?
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Correct answer: D — 152 vessels and 78 aircraft
Rajnath Singh said the ICG has grown into a force of 152 vessels and 78 aircraft.
Since its inception, roughly how many lives has the Indian Coast Guard rescued, as stated at the 42nd Commanders' Conference?
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Correct answer: A — Over 14,500
The ICG has a cumulative record of over 14,500 lives rescued; in 2025 it saved 74 lives in 76 SAR missions by July.
Through which mechanism did the Home Ministry say in September 2025 that it would continue dialogue with the Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance?
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Correct answer: D — High Powered Committee (HPC) on Ladakh
The MHA said it would welcome talks with ABL and KDA through the High Powered Committee on Ladakh or any such platform.
Recruitment for how many government posts has begun in the Union Territory of Ladakh, according to the Home Ministry's statement of 29 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 1,800
The MHA said recruitment for 1,800 government posts has commenced in Ladakh.
Consider the following statements about the Home Ministry's Ladakh statement of 29 September 2025: 1. The ministry said the High Powered Committee process had led to women's reservation in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils. 2. The ministry said recruitment for 18,000 government posts had begun in Ladakh. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: recruitment has begun for 1,800 posts.
In which city did UIDAI hold the fourth Aadhaar Samvaad on 29 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Hyderabad
The fourth Aadhaar Samvaad was held in Hyderabad; earlier editions were in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi.
Which Aadhaar Day did the Aadhaar MyStamp unveiled by India Post in September 2025 commemorate?
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Correct answer: D — 16th
The Aadhaar MyStamp and special cover marked the 16th Aadhaar Day.
What was the theme of UIDAI's fourth Aadhaar Samvaad held in Hyderabad on 29 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Connect, Empower and Innovate
The Hyderabad edition's theme was 'Connect, Empower and Innovate'.
The AURIC–Samruddhi Connector opened in September 2025 gives AURIC Industrial Smart City direct access to which expressway?
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Correct answer: C — Mumbai–Nagpur Expressway (Samruddhi Mahamarg)
The connector links AURIC directly to the Samruddhi Mahamarg, the Mumbai–Nagpur Expressway.
Vijayawada International Airport, where an Udan Yatri Cafe opened on 29 September 2025, became which airport in the country to get this facility?
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Correct answer: A — 7th
Vijayawada is the 7th airport (6th AAI airport) with an Udan Yatri Cafe, after Kolkata, Pune, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad and Hollongi.
A report on which subject was released at the 16th meeting of the Empowered Task Force on Ganga Rejuvenation in September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Geomorphic and ecological impacts of sand mining in large rivers
The meeting chaired by C.R. Paatil released a report on the geomorphic and ecological impacts of sand mining in large rivers.
As per kharif area coverage data as on 26 September 2025, which crop group's sown area was lower than in 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — Oilseeds
Oilseeds covered 190.01 lakh ha against 200.52 lakh ha in 2024-25; rice, pulses and coarse cereals were higher.