Current Affairs 9th September 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. The Brazilian Velvet Ant species is mainly found in which habitat?
a) Rainforest
b) Shrub desert
c) Savanna grasslands
d) None of the Above
Answer: b) Shrub desert
Explanation: This species, recently studied, thrives in shrub desert environments.
2. K. S. Manilal, who passed away in 2025, was associated with which field?
a) Journalism
b) Taxonomy
c) Sports
d) Politics
Answer: b) Taxonomy
Explanation: K. S. Manilal, a Padma Shri awardee, was renowned for translating Hortus Malabaricus.
3. Kavach 4.0, an automatic train protection system, was developed by which organization?
a) BHEL
b) RDSO
c) DRDO
d) Ministry of Transport
Answer: b) RDSO
Explanation: Kavach 4.0 enhances train safety by controlling speeds and minimizing human errors.
4. The P-7 Parachute System, inducted into the Indian Army in 2025, was evaluated by which body?
a) DRDO
b) General Staff
c) Ministry of Defence
d) Ordnance Factory Board
Answer: b) General Staff
Explanation: The system enables rapid deployment of heavy equipment like jeeps.
5. Which country’s ANZ Bank announced 3,500 job cuts in September 2025?
a) Australia
b) New Zealand
c) USA
d) UK
Answer: a) Australia
Explanation: The cuts were announced as new CEO Matos took charge.
6. Which state joined Madhya Pradesh in India’s first inter-state cheetah conservation corridor in 2025?
a) Rajasthan
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Jharkhand
d) Odisha
Answer: a) Rajasthan
Explanation: The corridor connects protected areas for safe cheetah movement across 17,000 sq km.
7. Who was appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India in May 2025?
a) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
b) Justice K.G. Balakrishnan
c) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
d) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
Answer: c) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
Explanation: He succeeded Justice Sanjiv Khanna on 15 May 2025.
8. The K9-Vajra howitzers are built by which institution in India?
a) DRDO
b) Larsen & Toubro
c) HAL
d) BHEL
Answer: b) Larsen & Toubro
Explanation: L&T builds these howitzers using technology from South Korea’s Hanwha Defense.
9. What is the full form of NASA, as highlighted in 2025 current affairs?
a) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
b) National Aerospace and Satellite Agency
c) National Atmospheric and Space Association
d) None of the Above
Answer: a) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Explanation: NASA was noted for its collaborations, including with ISRO.
10. Who is the first Indian woman to win two gold medals in Paralympic history?
a) Avani Lekhara
b) Deepa Malik
c) Bhavina Patel
d) Manasi Joshi
Answer: a) Avani Lekhara
Explanation: Avani Lekhara achieved this feat at the 2024 Paralympics.
11. The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) cut-off date was extended to which date in 2025?
a) 30 September
b) 31 October
c) 30 November
d) 31 December
Answer: a) 30 September
Explanation: The extension allows more employees to opt for the UPS.
12. The ‘Operation SHIVA 2025’ was conducted by the Indian Army for which event?
a) Republic Day
b) Amarnath Yatra
c) Kumbh Mela
d) Independence Day
Answer: b) Amarnath Yatra
Explanation: It ensured security for pilgrims during the yatra.
13. Which Indian site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2025?
a) Maratha Military Landscapes
b) Keoladeo National Park
c) Hampi Monuments
d) Konark Sun Temple
Answer: a) Maratha Military Landscapes
Explanation: These landscapes were recognized for their historical significance.
14. Who became the first Indian to win a BWF World Tour title in 2025?
a) Lakshya Sen
b) Kidambi Srikanth
c) Ayush Shetty
d) Prannoy H.S.
Answer: c) Ayush Shetty
Explanation: Ayush Shetty won the US Open 2025, a historic achievement.
15. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ in 2025 to support women?
a) Maharashtra
b) Gujarat
c) Rajasthan
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: a) Maharashtra
Explanation: The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹1,500 per month to eligible women.
16. Which country conducted the ‘Drone Prahar Exercise’ to test drone technologies in combat zones in 2025?
a) India
b) USA
c) China
d) Russia
Answer: a) India
Explanation: The Indian Army tested advanced drone technologies for modern warfare.
17. The ‘Kavach 4.0’ train protection system was commissioned on which railway section in 2025?
a) Mumbai-Delhi
b) Mathura-Kota
c) Chennai-Kolkata
d) Howrah-Dhanbad
Answer: b) Mathura-Kota
Explanation: Kavach 4.0 enhances train safety by reducing human errors.
18. The ‘Jal Hi AMRIT’ program under AMRUT 2.0 promotes what in urban areas?
a) Drinking water supply
b) Wastewater recycling
c) Rainwater harvesting
d) River cleaning
Answer: b) Wastewater recycling
Explanation: It incentivizes states for managing sewage treatment plants effectively.
19. The ‘AI Action Summit 2025’ will be hosted in which city?
a) New York
b) Paris
c) Geneva
d) Tokyo
Answer: b) Paris
Explanation: Paris will host discussions on AI governance and innovation.
20. The ‘Exercise Tarang Shakti 2025’ is a multinational air exercise hosted by which country?
a) India
b) USA
c) France
d) Australia
Answer: a) India
Explanation: India hosted the exercise to enhance air force interoperability.
21. The ‘INS Arighaat’, commissioned in 2025, is India’s second what?
a) Aircraft Carrier
b) Nuclear-Powered Submarine
c) Stealth Frigate
d) Destroyer
Answer: b) Nuclear-Powered Submarine
Explanation: INS Arighaat strengthens India’s nuclear deterrence capabilities.
22. Which Indian personality was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2025?
a) Kailash Satyarthi
b) Educate Girls (organization)
c) Medha Patkar
d) Aruna Roy
Answer: b) Educate Girls (organization)
Explanation: The organization was recognized for its work in girls’ education.
23. The ‘National Logistics Policy’ aims to reduce logistics costs in India to what percentage by 2030?
a) 8%
b) 10%
c) 12%
d) 14%
Answer: a) 8%
Explanation: The policy enhances efficiency in India’s logistics sector.
24. Which country launched the ‘Artemis II’ mission in 2025?
a) USA
b) Russia
c) China
d) India
Answer: a) USA
Explanation: NASA’s Artemis II is a manned lunar orbit mission.
25. Which Indian organization released the ‘India Employment Report 2025’?
a) NITI Aayog
b) Ministry of Labour and Employment
c) ILO
d) NSSO
Answer: c) ILO
Explanation: The report, in collaboration with India, highlights employment trends.