Current Affairs 17th September 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Coal India Limited partnered with which corporation on September 11, 2025, to empower 30,000 tribal students?
a) NSTFDC
b) NCST
c) TRIFED
d) EMRS
Answer: a) NSTFDC
Explanation: The partnership supports Eklavya Model Residential Schools in four states.
2. NITI Aayog launched which initiative on September 10, 2025, to boost manufacturing and exports to $1 trillion by 2030?
a) Make in India 2.0
b) India as Product Nation
c) Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0
d) Export Promotion Scheme
Answer: b) India as Product Nation
Explanation: The initiative aims to position India as a global manufacturing hub through policy reforms.
3. Rajasthan Assembly passed which bill on September 10, 2025, imposing penalties on coercive conversions?
a) Rajasthan Freedom of Religion Act
b) Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025
c) Rajasthan Anti-Conversion Ordinance
d) Rajasthan Religious Harmony Act
Answer: b) Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025
Explanation: The bill aims to prevent forced religious conversions.
4. When is India expected to conduct a missile test in the Bay of Bengal region?
a) September 20-21, 2025
b) September 22-23, 2025
c) September 24-25, 2025
d) September 26-27, 2025
Answer: c) September 24-25, 2025
Explanation: A notification was issued specifying likely missile test activity in that region during those dates.
5. Which rating agency has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2025-26 to 6.9%?
a) Moody’s
b) S&P
c) Fitch
d) CRISIL
Answer: c) Fitch
Explanation: Because of India’s stronger-than-expected performance in Q1 (April–June), Fitch raised its forecast from ~6.5% to ~6.9%.
6. What was India’s foreign exchange reserves as of the week ending September 5, 2025?
a) $650 billion
b) $680 billion
c) $698.26 billion
d) $720 billion
Answer: c) $698.26 billion
Explanation: RBI reported an increase by ~$4.03 billion bringing totals to about $698.26B.
7. Which state will host “Mangaluru Technovanza 2025” on September 24?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: c) Karnataka
Explanation: It is a tech summit under Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, part of “Beyond Bengaluru” initiative.
8. What is the expected sugar production in India for season 2025-26?
a) 28 million metric tons
b) 30 million metric tons
c) 34.9 million metric tons
d) 40 million metric tons
Answer: c) 34.9 million metric tons
Explanation: With ample stocks, India is poised to export sugar; production is expected to reach approx. 34.9 million tons.
9. Which ministry raised the apprenticeship stipend range to ₹6,800-₹12,300 under new guidelines?
a) Ministry of Education
b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Ministry of Labour & Employment
Answer: b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
Explanation: Under the updated guidelines, apprenticeship stipend is enhanced and falls within this revised range.
10. What tragic event occurred in Hassan district, Karnataka, during Ganesh Chaturthi immersion?
a) Stampede in temple
b) Fire in procession
c) Truck collision killing 10 people
d) Flooding of streets
Answer: c) Truck collision killing 10 people
Explanation: A truck lost control during Ganesh procession immersion, causing deaths and many injuries.
11. Which two initiatives/projects launched / signed MoUs to strengthen the startup ecosystem?
a) Startup India with Flipkart
b) Startup India with CarDekho Group
c) Both A and B
d) Digital India with Flipkart
Answer: c) Both A and B
Explanation: The MoU aims to support startups via mentoring, funds, infrastructure etc.
12. Which state had over 1,400 villages affected by floods and over 20,000 rescued?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Punjab
c) Kerala
d) Odisha
Answer: b) Punjab
Explanation: Heavy monsoon rainfall and dam releases worsened situation in many districts of Punjab.
13. Which new freshwater fish species “Garra nambashiensis” was discovered in which Indian state?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Assam
c) Manipur
d) Nagaland
Answer: c) Manipur
Explanation: Discovered in Taretlok, tributary of Chindwin River near Nambashi Valley, Kamjong district, Manipur.
14. What was the topic of protests in Murshidabad and Tripura following the enactment of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025?
a) Changes in land revenue rules
b) Sale of Waqf property to private entities
c) State interference in management of Waqf properties
d) Increase in property tax on Waqf lands
Answer: c) State interference in management of Waqf properties
Explanation: While the law aims to introduce transparency, critics see it as giving government more control over Waqf endowments.
15. The India-Israel Bilateral Investment Treaty signed on September 10, 2025, focuses on which sectors?
a) Agriculture and Textiles
b) Technology and Defense
c) Tourism and Education
d) Energy and Mining
Answer: b) Technology and Defense
Explanation: The BIT expands economic ties in high-growth areas.
16. CIL partnered with NSTFDC on September 11, 2025, to support students in which type of schools?
a) Kendriya Vidyalaya
b) Eklavya Model Residential Schools
c) Navodaya Vidyalaya
d) State Government Schools
Answer: b) Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Explanation: Empowers 30,000 tribal students across four states.
17. INS Aravali, commissioned on September 11, 2025, is located in which city?
a) Mumbai
b) Gurugram
c) Visakhapatnam
d) Kochi
Answer: b) Gurugram
Explanation: Shore-based facility for maritime domain awareness.
18. What major event will take place in Bay of Bengal region between 24-25 September 2025?
a) Large-scale naval exercise
b) Missile test by India
c) Joint anti-piracy patrol with neighboring countries
d) Offshore energy auction
Answer: b) Missile test by India
Explanation: A notification was issued about a likely missile test in Bay of Bengal on those dates.
19. On 17 September 2025, why did Indian stock benchmarks rise?
a) Surge in domestic manufacturing orders
b) Optimism over U.S. trade talks + expected Federal Reserve rate cuts
c) Discovery of natural gas reserves
d) Surge in foreign direct investment announcements
Answer: b) Optimism over U.S. trade talks + expected Fed rate cuts
Explanation: Markets responded positively to trade negotiation signals with the U.S. and hopes for U.S. interest rate easing.
20. Which of the following occurred during a flight emergency involving SpiceJet in September 2025?
a) Engine fire
b) Mid-air decompression
c) Wheel fell off after takeoff
d) Bird strike damaged cockpit
Answer: c) Wheel fell off after takeoff
Explanation: A wheel detached shortly after takeoff from Kandla; plane landed safely in Mumbai.
21. What milestone has India’s external debt reached as of end-FY 2024-25?
a) $500 billion
b) $600 billion
c) $736.3 billion
d) Over $800 billion
Answer: c) $736.3 billion
Explanation: India's external debt rose over 10% to $736.3B at end March 2025, fastest growth in 7 years.
22. In August 2025, what was India’s unemployment rate (UR) as per PLFS?
a) 6.0%
b) 5.1%
c) 4.8%
d) 5.5%
Answer: b) 5.1%
Explanation: UR declined for the second month to 5.1%.
23. What is “INS Aravali” that was commissioned by Indian Navy in Gurugram, Haryana?
a) New warship
b) Naval base / facility
c) Submarine repair yard
d) Coastal radar station
Answer: b) Naval base / facility
Explanation: INS Aravali is a naval facility in Gurugram to support IMAC and Information Fusion Centre for Indian Ocean Region.
24. What issue is highlighted by the Supreme Court pendency data in India as of recent numbers?
a) Declining number of civil cases
b) Cases mostly resolved in under a year
c) Backlog crossed 88,000 cases
d) Criminal cases are higher than civil
Answer: c) Backlog crossed 88,000 cases
Explanation: The Supreme Court pendency has risen to around 88,417 cases.
25. What is the share of long-term debt in India’s external debt as of FY-2024-25?
a) 50%
b) 60%
c) 81.7%
d) 70%
Answer: c) 81.7%
Explanation: Of total external debt, about 81.7% was long-term.