Current Affairs 13th September 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which joint military exercise began in Meghalaya on September 3, 2025, between India and Thailand?
a) Yudh Abhyas
b) Maitri 2025
c) Garuda Shakti
d) Siam Bharat
Answer: b) Maitri 2025
Explanation: The exercise strengthens defense ties, focusing on counter-terrorism and jungle warfare.
2. Which country celebrated its 80th independence anniversary from France on September 2, 2025?
a) Cambodia
b) Laos
c) Vietnam
d) Myanmar
Answer: c) Vietnam
Explanation: Vietnam marked its 80th National Day, commemorating independence in 1945.
3. Which mobile application was launched by the National Sample Survey Office on Statistics Day 2025?
a) BharatData
b) GoIStats
c) StatConnect
d) DataTrack
Answer: b) GoIStats
Explanation: The app provides interactive socio-economic data dashboards.
4. Which country’s Prime Minister visited India for a three-day official visit starting September 3, 2025?
a) Japan
b) Singapore
c) Australia
d) France
Answer: b) Singapore
Explanation: The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral economic and defense ties.
5. Where was the 25th SCO Summit 2025, attended by PM Modi, held?
a) Beijing
b) Tianjin
c) Shanghai
d) Astana
Answer: b) Tianjin
Explanation: The summit in Tianjin, China, focused on regional security and cooperation.
6. Which city will host the Badminton World Championship in August 2026?
a) Tokyo
b) New Delhi
c) Jakarta
d) Copenhagen
Answer: b) New Delhi
Explanation: India will host the prestigious event, boosting its sports profile.
7. When did India Post Payments Bank celebrate its 8th Foundation Day?
a) September 1, 2025
b) September 2, 2025
c) September 3, 2025
d) September 4, 2025
Answer: a) September 1, 2025
Explanation: IPPB marked eight years of financial inclusion services.
8. Which state topped the CareEdge State Ranking Report 2025?
a) Gujarat
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Maharashtra
Explanation: Maharashtra led in economic performance and infrastructure.
9. Which Indian bank was the first to implement Clari5’s NCRP Integration Solution in 2025?
a) Punjab National Bank
b) Bank of Baroda
c) Canara Bank
d) Bank of India
Answer: a) Punjab National Bank
Explanation: PNB adopted the solution to combat financial fraud.
10. What is the limit of non-taxable income under the new regime in 2025?
a) ₹10 Lakh
b) ₹12 Lakh
c) ₹11 Lakh
d) ₹13 Lakh
Answer: b) ₹12 Lakh
Explanation: The new tax regime raised the exemption limit.
11. Which state launched the Nayanamritam 2.0 Scheme in 2025?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Karnataka
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Kerala
Answer: d) Kerala
Explanation: The scheme focuses on eye care and blindness prevention.
12. Who was appointed as the Chief Secretary of Bihar on September 1, 2025?
a) Amrit Lal Meena
b) Pratyaya Amrit
c) Deepak Kumar
d) Sanjay Kumar
Answer: b) Pratyaya Amrit
Explanation: Amrit replaced Meena, who retired on August 31, 2025.
13. Which country launched the Ofek 19 spy satellite on September 5, 2025?
a) USA
b) Israel
c) Russia
d) China
Answer: b) Israel
Explanation: The satellite enhances Middle East surveillance.
14. Which Indian city hosted the Lok Samvardhan Parv 2025, concluding on September 4?
a) Hyderabad
b) Kochi
c) Jaipur
d) Bhopal
Answer: b) Kochi
Explanation: The event promoted minority community development and cultural exchange.
15. Which Indian ministry launched the upgraded DIKSHA 2.0 platform on September 3, 2025?
a) Ministry of Education
b) Ministry of Skill Development
c) Ministry of Electronics and IT
d) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: a) Ministry of Education
Explanation: DIKSHA 2.0 includes AI tools and multilingual primers for inclusive education.
16. Which country faced Israeli airstrikes on September 10, 2025, targeting Houthi sites?
a) Syria
b) Yemen
c) Lebanon
d) Iran
Answer: b) Yemen
Explanation: Airstrikes hit Sanaa and Al Jawf, killing 35.
17. Which organization conducted the ‘Nomadic Elephant 2025’ exercise with India?
a) Japan
b) Mongolia
c) Nepal
d) Bhutan
Answer: b) Mongolia
Explanation: The exercise focused on counter-insurgency operations.
18. What is the name of the scheme launched by the Ministry of Tourism to promote eco-tourism in 2025?
a) Green Bharat Yatra
b) Paryatan Mitra
c) Eco-Vista Scheme
d) Swadesh Darshan 2.0
Answer: d) Swadesh Darshan 2.0
Explanation: The scheme focuses on sustainable tourism development.
19. Which Indian cricketer was appointed as the brand ambassador for the Border Security Force in 2025?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Rohit Sharma
c) Jasprit Bumrah
d) Ravindra Jadeja
Answer: a) Virat Kohli
Explanation: Kohli’s role promotes BSF’s contributions to national security.
20. Which Indian city hosted the ‘India Mobile Congress 2025’?
a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Bengaluru
d) Chennai
Answer: b) New Delhi
Explanation: The event showcased advancements in mobile technology.
21. Which country’s navy participated in the ‘Malabar 2025’ exercise with India?
a) Japan
b) Australia
c) USA
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: The quadrilateral exercise strengthens maritime security.
22. Which Indian state’s ‘Ladli Behna Yojana’ was extended in 2025?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Haryana
Answer: a) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: The scheme provides financial support to women.
23. Which country launched the ‘Global Biodiversity Framework Fund’ in 2025?
a) Canada
b) Brazil
c) India
d) China
Answer: a) Canada
Explanation: The fund supports global biodiversity conservation.
24. Which country hosted the ‘Exercise Zapad 2025’ in which an Indian Armed Forces contingent participated?
a) China
b) Russia
c) Belarus
d) Kazakhstan
Answer: b) Russia
Explanation: The multilateral exercise was held at Mulino Training Ground, focusing on counter-terrorism.
25. Which organization launched the ‘Rangeen Machhli’ app in 2025?
a) Ministry of Fisheries
b) ICAR
c) Ministry of Agriculture
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: a) Ministry of Fisheries
Explanation: The app supports ornamental fish farming.