Current Affairs 18th September 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. The Reserve Bank of India introduced new guidelines for which type of banking on September 10, 2025?
a) Digital Banking
b) Cooperative Banking
c) Small Finance Banking
d) Green Banking
Answer: a) Digital Banking
Explanation: The guidelines focus on enhancing cybersecurity and customer experience.
2. Which country hosted the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit from September 9–11, 2025?
a) Japan
b) UAE
c) India
d) Singapore
Answer: c) India
Explanation: Held in Gandhinagar, it attracted global investors for industrial growth.
3. The Union Cabinet approved a new scheme for renewable energy on September 14, 2025, targeting what capacity by 2030?
a) 300 GW
b) 400 GW
c) 500 GW
d) 600 GW
Answer: c) 500 GW
Explanation: The scheme promotes solar and wind energy to meet climate goals.
4. The International Solar Festival 2025 was held in which city on September 5–6?
a) New Delhi
b) Jaipur
c) Mumbai
d) Chennai
Answer: a) New Delhi
Explanation: It promoted global cooperation in solar energy adoption.
5. India signed a free trade agreement with which country on September 9, 2025?
a) Australia
b) Canada
c) UK
d) South Korea
Answer: c) UK
Explanation: The FTA aims to boost bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
6. The Union Government launched the ‘PM Suryodaya Yojana’ on September 12, 2025, to install solar panels in how many households?
a) 50 million
b) 75 million
c) 100 million
d) 125 million
Answer: c) 100 million
Explanation: The scheme aims to provide solar energy access nationwide.
7. Which Indian PSU signed an MoU with Japan for green hydrogen production on September 10, 2025?
a) NTPC
b) ONGC
c) GAIL
d) BHEL
Answer: a) NTPC
Explanation: The collaboration focuses on sustainable energy solutions.
8. The National Space Conference 2025 was held in which city from September 5–7?
a) Bengaluru
b) Hyderabad
c) Thiruvananthapuram
d) Ahmedabad
Answer: a) Bengaluru
Explanation: It discussed advancements in India’s space sector.
9. The ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana 2.0’ was launched on September 13, 2025, targeting how many new homes?
a) 5 crore
b) 10 crore
c) 15 crore
d) 20 crore
Answer: b) 10 crore
Explanation: It aims to provide affordable housing by 2030.
10. Which Indian PSU launched a ‘Carbon Neutrality Plan’ on September 9, 2025?
a) Indian Oil
b) SAIL
c) Coal India
d) BPCL
Answer: a) Indian Oil
Explanation: The plan targets net-zero emissions by 2046.
11. Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in javelin throw at the Asian Games 2025?
a) Neeraj Chopra
b) Shivpal Singh
c) Annu Rani
d) Kishore Jena
Answer: a) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: Chopra defended his title with a throw exceeding 88 meters.
12. Which ministry launched the ‘Digital Agriculture Mission’ on September 13, 2025?
a) Ministry of Agriculture
b) Ministry of Electronics and IT
c) Ministry of Rural Development
d) Ministry of Commerce
Answer: a) Ministry of Agriculture
Explanation: The mission promotes AI and IoT in farming practices.
13. The ‘Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan’ was launched on September 12, 2025, targeting how many tribal villages?
a) 50,000
b) 63,000
c) 75,000
d) 80,000
Answer: b) 63,000
Explanation: It aims to improve infrastructure and livelihoods in tribal areas.
14. The ‘Bharat Skills Portal’ was upgraded by which ministry on September 10, 2025?
a) Ministry of Education
b) Ministry of Skill Development
c) Ministry of Labour
d) Ministry of MSME
Answer: b) Ministry of Skill Development
Explanation: The portal now offers advanced vocational training modules.
15. Which Indian bank introduced a ‘Digital Rupee Pilot’ expansion on September 9, 2025?
a) Reserve Bank of India
b) State Bank of India
c) HDFC Bank
d) ICICI Bank
Answer: a) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation: The pilot now includes rural transactions.
16. Which ministry launched the ‘Smart City 2.0 Mission’ on September 10, 2025?
a) Ministry of Urban Development
b) Ministry of Housing
c) Ministry of Electronics
d) Ministry of Transport
Answer: b) Ministry of Housing
Explanation: The mission upgrades urban infrastructure with AI integration.
17. The ‘PM e-Vidya 2.0’ initiative was launched on September 8, 2025, to enhance what?
a) Digital education
b) Rural connectivity
c) Healthcare access
d) Financial inclusion
Answer: a) Digital education
Explanation: It expands online learning platforms for students.
18. Which Indian state introduced a ‘Climate Action Plan’ on September 8, 2025?
a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: d) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: The plan focuses on sustainable development and emission reduction.
19. The ‘National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2025’ was launched by which organization?
a) RBI
b) SEBI
c) NITI Aayog
d) SIDBI
Answer: a) RBI
Explanation: It aims to expand banking access to rural areas.
20. Which Indian PSU launched a ‘Green Steel Initiative’ on September 9, 2025?
a) SAIL
b) Tata Steel
c) JSW Steel
d) Vizag Steel
Answer: a) SAIL
Explanation: The initiative reduces carbon emissions in steel production.
21. The ‘National Health Mission’ achieved what milestone by September 2025?
a) 50% rural healthcare coverage
b) 75% rural healthcare coverage
c) 90% rural healthcare coverage
d) 100% rural healthcare coverage
Answer: c) 90% rural healthcare coverage
Explanation: It improved access to primary healthcare in villages.
22. The ‘India Blockchain Summit 2025’ was held in which city on September 7–8?
a) Gurugram
b) Hyderabad
c) Pune
d) Noida
Answer: b) Hyderabad
Explanation: The summit focused on blockchain applications in finance and governance.
23. Which Indian scientist was awarded the Padma Bhushan for space research in 2025?
a) K. Sivan
b) Mylswamy Annadurai
c) A.S. Kiran Kumar
d) Tapan Misra
Answer: c) A.S. Kiran Kumar
Explanation: He was recognized for contributions to ISRO’s missions.
24. The ‘National Mission on Millets’ targeted what production goal by 2030, launched on September 11, 2025?
a) 10 million tonnes
b) 15 million tonnes
c) 20 million tonnes
d) 25 million tonnes
Answer: c) 20 million tonnes
Explanation: It promotes millet cultivation for food security.
25. Which ministry launched the ‘Smart Ports Mission’ on September 10, 2025?
a) Ministry of Shipping
b) Ministry of Commerce
c) Ministry of Transport
d) Ministry of Ports
Answer: d) Ministry of Ports
Explanation: It modernizes port operations with automation.