Current Affairs 16th September 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. The Ministry of Finance has extended the ITR filing due date to which date in 2025?
a) September 15
b) September 16
c) September 30
d) October 7
Answer: b) September 16
Explanation: The extension provides additional time for taxpayers amid ongoing compliance challenges.
2. Which event marks the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's independence from France on September 2, 2025?
a) National Day
b) Revolution Day
c) Liberation Day
d) Unity Day
Answer: a) National Day
Explanation: Vietnam celebrated its National Day, commemorating the 1945 declaration of independence.
3. The 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference was held in which city on September 15, 2025?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Kolkata
d) Bengaluru
Answer: c) Kolkata
Explanation: PM Modi reviewed security and operational preparedness of the Armed Forces during the conference.
4. Which exercise featured an Indian Armed Forces contingent from September 10–16, 2025, at Mulino Training Ground?
a) Garuda Shakti
b) Zapad 2025
c) Yudh Abhyas
d) Maitree 2025
Answer: b) Zapad 2025
Explanation: The multilateral exercise with Russia and Belarus focused on counter-terrorism and nuclear training.
5. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of Dana Incorporated’s off-highway business by which company on September 9, 2025?
a) Tata Motors
b) Allison Transmission Holdings
c) Mahindra & Mahindra
d) Larsen & Toubro
Answer: b) Allison Transmission Holdings
Explanation: The approval facilitates expansion in the off-highway sector.
6. CP Radhakrishnan was elected as the 15th Vice President of India on which date in 2025?
a) September 8
b) September 9
c) September 10
d) September 11
Answer: b) September 9
Explanation: He defeated Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, securing 452 votes.
7. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs introduced voluntary hallmarking for silver jewellery with HUID effective from which date in 2025?
a) August 1
b) September 1
c) October 1
d) November 1
Answer: b) September 1
Explanation: It ensures purity verification for consumer protection.
8. India participated in the ‘Zapad 2025’ exercise from September 10–16, 2025, at which location?
a) Mulino Training Ground, Russia
b) Brest Training Ground, Belarus
c) Kaliningrad, Russia
d) Minsk, Belarus
Answer: a) Mulino Training Ground, Russia
Explanation: The exercise tested defensive readiness and nuclear training.
9. The Ministry of Minority Affairs organized Hindi Fortnight from which dates in 2025?
a) September 1-15
b) September 14-30
c) September 15-30
d) October 1-15
Answer: b) September 14-30
Explanation: It promotes Hindi language and culture among minorities.
10. The ‘Swacchotsav’ campaign, a fortnight-long Swachhata Hi Seva initiative, runs from which dates in 2025?
a) September 1-15
b) September 17-October 2
c) September 15-30
d) October 1-15
Answer: b) September 17-October 2
Explanation: It focuses on cleanliness targets and SafaiMitra Suraksha Shivir.
11. The theme of World Duchenne Awareness Day on September 7, 2025, is?
a) Family: The Heart of Care
b) Awareness for All
c) Research and Hope
d) Global Unity
Answer: a) Family: The Heart of Care
Explanation: The theme focuses on support for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy families.
12. The World Bamboo Day is celebrated annually on which date?
a) September 17
b) September 18
c) September 19
d) September 20
Answer: b) September 18
Explanation: Established by the World Bamboo Organization in 2009 to promote bamboo cultivation.
13. Which global organization released the ‘World Development Report 2025’?
a) IMF
b) World Bank
c) UNDP
d) WTO
Answer: b) World Bank
Explanation: Focuses on global economic trends and challenges.
14. Which country launched a new space station module in 2025?
a) China
b) USA
c) Russia
d) India
Answer: a) China
Explanation: Expanded its Tiangong space station.
15. The Defence Innovation Organisation signed an MoU with which entity on September 11, 2025, for dual-use technologies under ASPIRE?
a) DRDO
b) EdCIL India
c) ISRO
d) BHEL
Answer: b) EdCIL India
Explanation: The MoU targets tribal student empowerment through innovation.
16. India signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with which country on September 10, 2025, to boost investments?
a) Japan
b) Israel
c) USA
d) UK
Answer: b) Israel
Explanation: The BIT expands economic ties in technology and defense sectors.
17. The Indian Army conducted which high-altitude exercise from September 8–10, 2025, in Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Him Vijay
b) Siyom Prahar
c) Zorawar
d) Vajra Prahar
Answer: b) Siyom Prahar
Explanation: The exercise enhanced combat readiness in mountainous terrain.
18. The Indian Navy commissioned which shore-based facility in Gurugram on September 11, 2025?
a) INS Varsha
b) INS Aravali
c) INS Kadamba
d) INS Sagar
Answer: b) INS Aravali
Explanation: It boosts maritime domain awareness and information warfare.
19. NCERT celebrated its 65th Foundation Day on September 1, 2025, by launching which DTH channel?
a) Bal Bharati
b) Bal Vatika
c) Vidya Vahini
d) Shiksha Setu
Answer: b) Bal Vatika
Explanation: The channel supports early childhood education.
20. Over 100,000 were displaced by deadly floods in which African country on September 12, 2025, as per UNHCR?
a) Sudan
b) South Sudan
c) Ethiopia
d) Somalia
Answer: b) South Sudan
Explanation: Heavy rains exacerbated humanitarian crises.
21. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for greater peace efforts on which date in a "fractured world"?
a) September 10
b) September 11
c) September 12
d) September 13
Answer: c) September 12
Explanation: He highlighted rising global conflicts.
22. Israel launched which spy satellite on September 5, 2025, to expand Middle East surveillance?
a) Ofek 16
b) Ofek 19
c) Ofek 13
d) Ofek 20
Answer: b) Ofek 19
Explanation: The satellite enhances intelligence capabilities.
23. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) saw rapid global growth by 2025 but raised concerns about which misuse?
a) Data Privacy
b) Illicit Activities
c) Environmental Impact
d) Regulatory Compliance
Answer: b) Illicit Activities
Explanation: DeFi's innovation enables financial services without banks but risks money laundering.
24. Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched which programme in September 2025 for trusted travelers?
a) Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)
b) Visa on Arrival Scheme
c) e-Passport Initiative
d) Borderless Travel Plan
Answer: a) Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)
Explanation: It streamlines immigration for pre-verified passengers.
25. Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the beta version of which platform on September 11, 2025?
a) Adi Sankriti
b) Tribal Heritage Portal
c) Janjatiya Gaurav
d) Adivasi Digital Archive
Answer: a) Adi Sankriti
Explanation: For preserving tribal art during the National Conference on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan.