Current Affairs 23th September 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. The ‘National EV Battery Recycling Policy’ launched on 18 September 2025 aims to recycle what percentage of EV batteries by 2030?
a) 50%
b) 70%
c) 80%
d) 90%
Answer: b) 70%
Explanation: It promotes sustainable management of EV battery waste.
2. The ‘National Digital Identity Framework’ launched on 21 September 2025 is managed by which ministry?
a) Ministry of Electronics and IT
b) Ministry of Home Affairs
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: a) Ministry of Electronics and IT
Explanation: It enhances Aadhaar-based digital identity systems.
3. Which international organization released the ‘Global Gender Gap Report 2025’ on 21 September, ranking India at 129?
a) World Bank
b) IMF
c) WEF
d) UNDP
Answer: c) WEF
Explanation: The report assessed gender equality progress globally.
4. The ‘National Soil Health Mission’ launched on 19 September 2025 promotes which of the following?
a) Organic Farming
b) Soil Testing
c) Sustainable Agriculture
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: It aims to improve soil fertility and productivity.
5. The ‘National Data Governance Policy’ launched on 21 September 2025 is led by which organization?
a) NITI Aayog
b) MeitY
c) NIC
d) TRAI
Answer: b) MeitY
Explanation: It regulates data privacy and usage.
6. The ‘National Flood Management Plan’ launched on 19 September 2025 emphasizes which of the following?
a) Flood Forecasting
b) River Dredging
c) Community Awareness
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: It strengthens flood preparedness and response.
7. Which Indian PSU signed an MoU with Japan for green hydrogen projects on 20 September 2025?
a) HPCL
b) BPCL
c) GAIL
d) NTPC
Answer: d) NTPC
Explanation: The MoU supports clean energy initiatives.
8. Which Indian PSU launched a geothermal energy project on 20 September 2025?
a) ONGC
b) NTPC
c) NHPC
d) GAIL
Answer: a) ONGC
Explanation: The project explores renewable energy sources.
9. The ‘National Financial Literacy Mission 2025’ launched on 19 September aims to educate how many citizens by 2030?
a) 5 Crore
b) 10 Crore
c) 15 Crore
d) 20 Crore
Answer: b) 10 Crore
Explanation: It promotes financial awareness.
10. Which international body partnered with India for the ‘Global Climate Finance Summit’ on 21 September 2025?
a) IMF
b) World Bank
c) ADB
d) GCF
Answer: d) GCF
Explanation: The summit mobilized funds for climate action.
11. What did India’s private sector Composite PMI fall to in September 2025, indicating some cooling from August’s high?
a) 65.0
b) 61.9
c) 59.2
d) 58.5
Answer: b) 61.9
Explanation: The Composite PMI (manufacturing+services) dropped from ~63.2 in August to ~61.9 in September, still strong but showing moderation.
12. Which sectors showed slower growth according to the PMI data in September 2025?
a) Manufacturing only
b) Services only
c) Both manufacturing and services
d) Neither, both accelerated
Answer: c) Both manufacturing and services
Explanation: The PMI showed that while both sectors were still expanding, their growth rates eased compared to August.
13. Which Indian government authority announced its market borrowing plan for the second half of FY26 would remain unchanged?
a) RBI
b) Finance Ministry
c) Chief Economic Adviser
d) Planning Commission
Answer: c) Chief Economic Adviser
Explanation: The Chief Economic Adviser said the borrowing plan for Oct 2025-Mar 2026 remains unchanged at ₹6.8 trillion in that period.
14.What is India’s projected fiscal deficit target for FY26 as mentioned by the Chief Economic Adviser?
a) 3.8%
b) 5.2%
c) 4.4%
d) 6.0%
Answer: c) 4.4%
Explanation: The government aims to meet a 4.4% GDP fiscal deficit target for FY26.
15. What percentage did India’s retail inflation stand at in August 2025 as reported?
a) 1.5%
b) 2.07%
c) 3.2%
d) 4.0%
Answer: b) 2.07%
Explanation: Inflation was subdued; in August 2025 the retail inflation stood at ~2.07%.
16. Which village was fully solar-powered, recognized in Gujarat under recent projects?
a) Modhera
b) Dhordo
c) Sidhpur
d) Masali
Answer: b) Dhordo
Explanation: Dhordo village has been completed solarization under Gujarat projects.
17. When will the large protest by Rajasthan state employees take place to press demands of budgetary promises?
a) September 23, 2025
b) September 24, 2025
c) September 25, 2025
d) October 1, 2025
Answer: b) September 24, 2025
Explanation: The protest is planned for 24 September in Jaipur by the All-Rajasthan State Employees Joint Federation.
18. Saudi Arabia declared September 23, 2025 as a public holiday for which occasion?
a) Eid al-Adha
b) National Day
c) Founding of Riyadh
d) New Year
Answer: b) National Day
Explanation: Saudi Arabia declared Sept 23 as National Day (95th) marking unification of the Kingdom.
19. What was the theme for National Ayurveda Day observed on September 23, 2025?
a) Ayurveda for Health & Nutrition
b) Ayurveda for Environment
c) Ayurveda for People & Planet
d) Ayurveda: Science & Tradition
Answer: c) Ayurveda for People & Planet
Explanation: National Ayurveda Day – theme focused on both people’s health and planetary wellness.
20. What did HYDRAA reclaim in Hyderabad as part of its recent crackdown on encroachments?
a) 50 acres
b) 300 acres
c) 923 acres
d) 1,200 acres
Answer: c) 923 acres
Explanation: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAa) reclaimed 923 acres of government land by clearing encroachments to protect lakes, nalas and public land.
21. Which region continues to have many of India’s most polluted river stretches, as per a recent CPCB report?
a) Delhi NCR
b) Assam
c) Gujarat
d) Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Answer: d) Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Explanation: The CPCB report shows Maharashtra leads in number of polluted river stretches, many located in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including rivers like Mithi, Dahisar etc.
22. What did the National Green Tribunal order for the Bandhwari landfill in Gurugram?
a) Closure of the landfill
b) Immediate relocation of waste
c) Probe into toxic leachate seepage
d) Hire new management staff
Answer: c) Probe into toxic leachate seepage
Explanation: NGT directed authorities to investigate claims that toxic leachate is seeping from the landfill into agricultural fields; a compliance report is due in four weeks.
23. What directive did Himachal Pradesh High Court give in respect of the Shivalik range?
a) Ban on mining
b) No new construction
c) Formulate policy for check dams
d) Plantation of trees only by locals
Answer: c) Formulate policy for check dams
Explanation: The HP High Court asked the state government to make a policy for building check dams in Shivalik to conserve water, check runoff, support ecosystem.
24. What stance are economists at RBI taking given current inflation & growth trends?
a) Push for interest rate increases soon
b) Pause on rate changes
c) Cut rates drastically
d) Floating rates policy
Answer: b) Pause on rate changes
Explanation: With inflation easing and growth remaining robust, many economists suggest RBI should hold off any rate adjustment for now.
25. What environmental problem is being studied by Sirsa in Delhi to help reduce pollution?
a) Air filters in cars
b) Plantation of mangroves
c) “Smog-eating” photocatalytic coatings
d) Candle lamps only at night
Answer: c) “Smog-eating” photocatalytic coatings
Explanation: Sirsa has asked the environment department to test these coatings for public surfaces to break down pollutants like NO2 using light.