Q1. India and Canada recently agreed to reset their ties with a focus on which area?
a) Trade and investment
b) Counter-terrorism cooperation
c) Climate change
d) Education exchange
Answer
b) Counter-terrorism cooperation
Explanation: India and Canada decided to reset their relationship with emphasis on counter-terrorism and tackling transnational crime, moving forward from recent tensions.
Q2. Assam declared a 3-day state mourning in memory of which renowned personality?
a) Bhupen Hazarika
b) Zubeen Garg
c) Hima Das
d) Tarun Gogoi
Answer
b) Zubeen Garg
Explanation: The Assam government announced 3 days of mourning after the death of famous singer Zubeen Garg, who was a cultural icon in the state.
Q3. The last solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) of 2025 will occur on 21-22 September. Will it be visible from India?
a) Yes, across the country
b) Yes, only in northern India
c) No, not visible from India
d) Visible only in western India
Answer
c) No, not visible from India
Explanation: The last solar eclipse of 2025 will be visible in New Zealand, eastern Australia, Antarctica, and parts of the South Pacific—but not in India.
Q4. Astronomers recently discovered a new Earth quasi-satellite named:
a) 2025 QN5
b) 2025 PN7
c) 2025 AN2
d) 2025 EX9
Answer
b) 2025 PN7
Explanation: 2025 PN7 is an Arjuna-class near-Earth asteroid that will remain in quasi-satellite orbit for about 128 years.
Q5.The 55th Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2023) was conferred upon which veteran actor?
a) Waheeda Rehman
b) Mithun Chakraborty
c) Mohanlal
d) Amitabh Bachchan
Answer
c) Mohanlal
Explanation: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal received the 55th Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023 during the 71st National Film Awards ceremony held 23 September 2025. At age 65, Mohanlal becomes the youngest ever recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. In addition to the lifetime honour, the 71st National Film Awards saw Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey sharing the Best Actor award, and Rani Mukerji winning Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. Devika Rani, known as the “First Lady of Indian Cinema,” received the first Dadasaheb Phalke award in 1969.
The 54th Dadasaheb Phalke Award – Mithun Chakraborty (for the year 2024).
The 53rd Dadasaheb Phalke Award – Waheeda Rehman.
Q6. Who is the new Director General (DG) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) appointed in September 2025?
a) Rahul Rasgotra
b) Praveen Kumar
c) Praveer Ranjan
d) Harpreet Singh Sidhu
Answer
b) Praveen Kumar, Special Director of the Intelligence Bureau, has been appointed as the Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) for a tenure up to September 30, 2030. He will take charge from Rahul Rasgotra, who is retiring on September 30, 2025. Senior IPS officers Praveer Ranjan and Praveen Kumar have been appointed as the chiefs of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), respectively.
Q7. Which Indian Air Force aircraft was officially retired with a final flypast on 26 September 2025?
a) MiG-21
b) Jaguar
c) Mirage 2000
d) Sukhoi Su-30
Answer
a) MiG-21
Explanation: The iconic MiG-21 jets, known as the “warhorse” of the IAF, were retired after decades of service.
Q8. Which new express train, inaugurated by PM Modi, links Chhattisgarh directly to Gujarat and Odisha?
a) Vande Bharat Express
b) Amrit Bharat Express
c) Rajdhani Express
d) Tejas Express
Answer
b) Amrit Bharat Express
Explanation: The new Amrit Bharat Express connects Chhattisgarh to Gujarat (Udhna) and Odisha (Brahmapur) via key stations like Raipur and Gondia.
Q9. India’s borrowing plan for the second half of FY26 remains unchanged, as per the Chief Economic Adviser. What is the total borrowing for FY26?
a) ₹12.5 lakh crore
b) ₹14.82 lakh crore
c) ₹15.5 lakh crore
d) ₹13.7 lakh crore
Answer
b) ₹14.82 lakh crore
Explanation: The CEA affirmed that the plan remains unchanged and the total borrowing for FY26 is ₹14.82 lakh crore.
Q10. The WHO issued recommendations for the viral composition of influenza vaccines for which season?
a) 2025 Northern Hemisphere
b) 2026 Southern Hemisphere
c) 2026 Northern Hemisphere
d) 2027 Southern Hemisphere
Answer
b) 2026 Southern Hemisphere
Explanation: WHO announced the updated viral composition guidelines for influenza vaccines for the 2026 southern hemisphere flu season.