Current Affairs 10th September 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which river in Uttarakhand was identified as highly vulnerable to landslide-induced natural dams in 2025?
a) Alaknanda
b) Kosi
c) Mandakini
d) Dhauliganga
Answer: a) Alaknanda
Explanation: An IIT Roorkee study highlighted Alaknanda’s vulnerability due to its location in the Garhwal Himalayas.
2. The Special 301 Report, placing India on the ‘priority watch’ list, is published by which organization?
a) World Trade Organization (WTO)
b) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
c) United States Trade Representative (USTR)
d) International Trade Commission (ITC)
Answer: c) United States Trade Representative (USTR)
Explanation: The report reviews intellectual property rights protection globally.
3. Which ministry appointed Manu Bhaker as its brand ambassador in September 2024?
a) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
b) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
c) Ministry of Defence
d) Ministry of Culture
Answer: b) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Explanation: The double Olympic medalist was appointed during an event in Chennai.
4. The ‘Sugamya Bharat App’ is an initiative of which ministry?
a) Ministry of Women and Child Development
b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
d) Ministry of Defence
Answer: c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation: The app helps people with disabilities report accessibility issues.
5. Which organization launched the ‘Saarthi app’ in collaboration with Bhashini in 2025?
a) Securities and Exchange Board of India
b) Open Network for Digital Commerce
c) Reserve Bank of India
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: b) Open Network for Digital Commerce
Explanation: The app promotes digital commerce accessibility in multiple languages.
6. What is the theme of World Physiotherapy Day 2025?
a) Healthy Ageing
b) Mental Health
c) Physical Fitness
d) Injury Prevention
Answer: a) Healthy Ageing
Explanation: The theme focuses on preventing falls and frailty in older adults.
7. What is the theme of International Literacy Day 2025?
a) Literacy for All
b) Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era
c) Education for Empowerment
d) Digital Learning
Answer: b) Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era
Explanation: The theme emphasizes the role of digital technology in literacy.
8. The Ken-Betwa link canal passes through which national park?
a) Kanha National Park
b) Panna National Park
c) Bandhavgarh National Park
d) Satpura National Park
Answer: b) Panna National Park
Explanation: The canal project impacts this tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
9. The ‘Bharat 6G Vision’ was launched by which ministry in 2025?
a) Ministry of Communications
b) Ministry of Electronics and IT
c) Ministry of Science and Technology
d) Ministry of Defence
Answer: a) Ministry of Communications
Explanation: The vision aims to position India as a leader in 6G technology by 2030.
10. Which country hosted the ISTAF Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025?
a) Thailand
b) India (Bihar)
c) Malaysia
d) Indonesia
Answer: b) India (Bihar)
Explanation: Bihar hosted the event at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna.
11. The ‘National Mission on Natural Farming’ was launched by which ministry in 2025?
a) Ministry of Agriculture
b) Ministry of Environment
c) Ministry of Rural Development
d) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Answer: a) Ministry of Agriculture
Explanation: The mission promotes chemical-free and sustainable farming practices.
12. Which Indian state implemented the ‘One Village, One Ganpati’ initiative in 2025?
a) Maharashtra
b) Gujarat
c) Karnataka
d) Goa
Answer: a) Maharashtra
Explanation: The initiative promotes eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
13. The ‘Swadesh Darshan’ scheme is managed by which ministry?
a) Ministry of Culture
b) Ministry of Tourism
c) Ministry of External Affairs
d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: b) Ministry of Tourism
Explanation: It supports thematic tourism circuits, including Buddhist sites.
14. The ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’, launched in 2025, is associated with which organization?
a) LIC
b) IRDAI
c) SEBI
d) RBI
Answer: a) LIC
Explanation: The scheme empowers women as insurance agents for financial inclusion.
15. Which organization released the ‘World Economic Outlook’ in 2025?
a) World Bank
b) IMF
c) WTO
d) OECD
Answer: b) IMF
Explanation: The IMF’s report provides global economic growth projections.
16. The ‘Bharat 6G Vision’ was launched by which ministry in 2025?
a) Ministry of Communications
b) Ministry of Electronics and IT
c) Ministry of Science and Technology
d) Ministry of Defence
Answer: a) Ministry of Communications
Explanation: The vision aims to position India as a leader in 6G technology by 2030.
17. The ‘National Green Hydrogen Mission’ aims to produce how many million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 7
d) 10
Answer: b) 5
Explanation: The mission supports India’s clean energy transition.
18. The ‘National Quantum Mission’ was launched by which ministry in 2025?
a) Ministry of Science and Technology
b) Ministry of Electronics and IT
c) Ministry of Defence
d) Ministry of Education
Answer: a) Ministry of Science and Technology
Explanation: The mission aims to advance quantum technology research.
19. The ‘India Mobile Congress 2025’ was held in which city?
a) New Delhi
b) Bengaluru
c) Mumbai
d) Hyderabad
Answer: a) New Delhi
Explanation: The event showcased advancements in mobile and digital technologies.
20. The ‘PRAGATI’ platform, reviewed in 2025, is associated with which initiative?
a) Digital India
b) Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
c) Skill India
d) Make in India
Answer: b) Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
Explanation: PRAGATI monitors infrastructure projects for timely execution.
21. The ‘National Space Day’ in India, celebrated in 2025, commemorates which mission?
a) Mangalyaan
b) Chandrayaan-3
c) Gaganyaan
d) Aditya-L1
Answer: b) Chandrayaan-3
Explanation: It marks the successful lunar landing on 23 August 2023.
22. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana’ in 2025?
a) Haryana
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Jharkhand
Answer: d) Jharkhand
Explanation: The scheme provides free healthcare to low-income families.
23. The ‘International Day of Sign Languages’ is observed on which date?
a) September 21
b) September 23
c) September 25
d) September 27
Answer: b) September 23
Explanation: It promotes the inclusion of deaf communities globally.
24. The ‘Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Yojana’ was relaunched by which state in 2025?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: a) Rajasthan
Explanation: The scheme focuses on water conservation and harvesting.
25. Which organization released the ‘World Happiness Report 2025’?
a) UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network
b) WHO
c) UNESCO
d) UNDP
Answer: a) UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network
Explanation: The report ranks countries based on life satisfaction and well-being.