Current Affairs 1st September 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which state is hosting the National SARAS Mela 2025?
a) Karnataka
b) Kerala
c) Maharashtra
d) Gujarat
Answer: b) Kerala
Explanation: The National SARAS Mela will be held in Chengannur, Kerala, from January 20 to 31, promoting rural products.
2. Which ministry released the ‘UDISE Plus’ Report in 2025?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Culture
c) Ministry of Education
d) Ministry of Urban Development
Answer: c) Ministry of Education
Explanation: The UDISE Plus report, showing a drop in student enrollment by over a crore in 2023-24, was released by the Ministry of Education.
3. Which city reported a surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases in August 2025?
a) Jerusalem
b) Gaza
c) Tehran
d) Damascus
Answer: b) Gaza
Explanation: Gaza reported a surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases in August 2025.
4. Where was the maiden Exercise Aarogya Setu organized by the Indian Army?
a) Assam
b) Sikkim
c) Tripura
d) Odisha
Answer: a) Assam
Explanation: The Indian Army organized the first Exercise Aarogya Setu in Assam.
5. Which ministry launched the Udyam Sakhi Portal?
a) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
b) Ministry of Finance
c) Ministry of Science and Technology
d) Ministry of Commerce
Answer: a) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Explanation: The Udyam Sakhi Portal was launched to support women entrepreneurs by the Ministry of MSME.
6. Exercise Maitree is a joint military drill between India and which country?
a) Thailand
b) Japan
c) Australia
d) Vietnam
Answer: a) Thailand
Explanation: The 14th edition of Exercise Maitree was conducted between India and Thailand.
7. The Didayi tribe is primarily found in which state?
a) Odisha
b) Rajasthan
c) Gujarat
d) Karnataka
Answer: a) Odisha
Explanation: The Didayi tribe is primarily found in Odisha, with notable recognition through Champa Raspeda’s achievements.
8. Which G7 country announced recognition of Palestine in September 2025?
a) Italy
b) Germany
c) France
d) Japan
Answer: c) France
Explanation: France announced recognition of Palestine as a state in September 2025.
9. Which organization launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 system?
a) Reserve Bank of India
b) Export Promotion Council
c) Directorate General of Foreign Trade
d) Federation of Indian Export Organisations
Answer: c) Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Explanation: The DGFT launched the eCoO 2.0 system to streamline export processes.
10. Abdal-Kuri Island, recently in the news, is located in which ocean?
a) Pacific Ocean
b) Indian Ocean
c) Atlantic Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean
Answer: b) Indian Ocean
Explanation: Abdal-Kuri Island is located in the Indian Ocean.
11. Which ministry launched the WAVEX Startup Challenge 2025?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Science and Technology
c) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: c) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Explanation: The WAVEX Startup Challenge 2025, titled BhashaSetu, was launched to develop AI-based multilingual translation tools.
12. Which two organizations jointly developed the C-FLOOD platform?
a) ISRO and DRDO
b) C-DAC Pune and Central Water Commission
c) IMD and IIT Delhi
d) NIC and NTRO
Answer: b) C-DAC Pune and Central Water Commission
Explanation: The C-FLOOD platform was developed by C-DAC Pune and the Central Water Commission for flood management.
13. Who are referred to as Girmitiyas, recently mentioned by the Prime Minister?
a) Freedom Fighters
b) Indian Indentured Labourers
c) Tribal Leaders
d) Startup Entrepreneurs
Answer: b) Indian Indentured Labourers
Explanation: Girmitiyas were Indian indentured labourers who worked in British colonies in the 19th century.
14. For which tribe was a Van Dhan Vikas Kendra set up by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration?
a) Great Andamanese
b) Shompen
c) Jarawa
d) Onge
Answer: d) Onge
Explanation: A Van Dhan Vikas Kendra was set up for the Onge tribe at Dugong Creek.
15. Which country ranks second in the number of satellites in orbit, as of 2025?
a) United States
b) Russia
c) China
d) India
Answer: b) Russia
Explanation: Russia ranks second with 1,559 satellites, behind the United States, while India ranks seventh with 136 satellites.
16. What is the name of the new Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) mission to Venus planned for 2025?
a) Shukrayaan-1
b) Mangalyaan-2
c) Chandrayaan-4
d) Aditya-L2
Answer: a) Shukrayaan-1
Explanation: Shukrayaan-1 is ISRO’s mission to study Venus’s atmosphere and surface, scheduled for launch in 2025.
17. Who was appointed as the new Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in 2025?
a) Rajwinder Singh Bhatti
b) Nina Singh
c) Anish Dayal Singh
d) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania
Answer: a) Rajwinder Singh Bhatti
Explanation: Rajwinder Singh Bhatti was appointed as the Director General of the CISF in 2025.
18. Which Indian city was selected as the host for the 2025 International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
a) Mumbai
b) Goa
c) Kolkata
d) Hyderabad
Answer: b) Goa
Explanation: Goa continued its tradition of hosting the International Film Festival of India in 2025, showcasing global cinema.
19. Which country launched the world’s first 6G satellite in 2025?
a) China
b) United States
c) Japan
d) South Korea
Answer: a) China
Explanation: China launched the world’s first 6G satellite in 2025 to test high-speed communication technologies.
20. What is the name of the new anti-drone system inducted by the Indian Army in 2025?
a) Akashteer
b) DroneShield
c) SkyGuard
d) Anti-Drone Net
Answer: a) Akashteer
Explanation: Akashteer is an indigenous anti-drone system inducted by the Indian Army to counter drone threats.
21. Which organization released the ‘Global Innovation Index 2025’?
a) World Bank
b) World Intellectual Property Organization
c) UNESCO
d) IMF
Answer: b) World Intellectual Property Organization
Explanation: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released the Global Innovation Index 2025, ranking countries based on innovation capabilities.
22. Which Indian organization developed the ‘Agnibaan’ rocket launched in 2025?
a) ISRO
b) DRDO
c) Agnikul Cosmos
d) Skyroot Aerospace
Answer: c) Agnikul Cosmos
Explanation: Agnikul Cosmos, a private Indian space startup, successfully launched the Agnibaan rocket in 2025.
23. Which Indian city was designated as the ‘Yoga Capital of India’ in 2025?
a) Rishikesh
b) Varanasi
c) Haridwar
d) Mysuru
Answer: a) Rishikesh
Explanation: Rishikesh was officially declared the Yoga Capital of India in 2025 due to its global prominence in yoga.
24. What is the name of the new high-speed rail project connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad, completed in 2025?
a) Vande Bharat Express
b) Bullet Train
c) Shinkansen India
d) Hyperloop
Answer: b) Bullet Train
Explanation: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, India’s first high-speed rail, was completed in 2025 with Japan’s assistance.
25. Which Indian city was selected as the ‘City of Literature’ by UNESCO in 2025?
a) Varanasi
b) Kolkata
c) Jaipur
d) Kozhikode
Answer: d) Kozhikode
Explanation: Kozhikode, Kerala, was designated as a UNESCO City of Literature in 2025 for its rich literary heritage.