Q.1 Which city hosted the India-France Strategic Dialogue 2025?
A) New Delhi
B) Paris
C) Gandhinagar
D) Mumbai
Answer:
B) Paris
Explanation: The India-France Strategic Dialogue 2025 was hosted in Paris to strengthen bilateral defense, security, and trade relations.
Q.2 Who chaired the India-France Strategic Dialogue 2025 from the Indian side?
A) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
B) NSA Ajit Doval
C) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
D) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Answer
B) NSA Ajit Doval
Explanation: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval led the dialogue, emphasizing defense cooperation and counter-terrorism efforts.
Q.3 Which state has become the first in India to introduce AI-based traffic management in all its major cities in 2025?
A) Karnataka
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer
C) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat became the first Indian state to implement AI-powered traffic management across all major cities to improve urban mobility.
Q.4 Which of the following sectors is receiving a major boost under the PM Gati Shakti Plan 2025?
A) Energy
B) Digital Infrastructure
C) Logistics and Transportation
D) Agriculture
Answer
C) Logistics and Transportation
Explanation: The PM Gati Shakti Plan 2025 focuses on integrating logistics and transportation networks for efficient infrastructure development.
Q.5 Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the 2025 World Athletics Championships (Men’s Javelin Throw)?
A) Neeraj Chopra
B) Shivpal Singh
C) Kishore Jena
D) Davinder Kang
Answer
A) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra secured gold in javelin throw, marking another milestone for Indian athletics.
Q.6 Where was the “Blood Moon” lunar eclipse on 7–8 September 2025 visible, and why does the Moon appear red during this phenomenon?
a) Only in India, due to atmospheric pollution
b) Across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia; red color caused by Earth’s atmosphere scattering blue light
c) Only in North America, due to solar flares
Answer
b) Across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia; red color caused by Earth’s atmosphere scattering blue light Explanation: A total lunar eclipse on 7–8 September 2025 was visible across large parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia. The Moon appeared red because Earth’s atmosphere scatters shorter wavelengths (blue) and refracts longer red wavelengths onto the Moon’s surface, giving it a reddish hue often called a “Blood Moon.”
Q.7.Where was the 25th SCO Heads of State Summit 2025 held?
A) Beijing, China
B) Astana, Kazakhstan
C) Tianjin, China
D) Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Answer
C) Tianjin, China
Explanation:
The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of State Summit took place in Tianjin, China, on 31 August–1 September 2025.
Key highlights:
- It was the largest SCO Summit ever, with 10 member countries and participation from 26 nations (including observers, dialogue partners, and guests).
- China declared 2025 as the “Year of SCO Digital Innovation”, focusing on AI, technology, and digital governance.
- The summit finalized plans to set up an SCO Development Bank and strengthen China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI).
- Xiao He, a humanoid AI robot, assisted delegates, showcasing China’s tech capabilities.
- Leaders, including Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi, and Vladimir Putin, signaled a push for a multipolar global order.
Q.8 Who has been appointed as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) of India in September 2025, and whom did she succeed?
A) T.V. Somanathan
B) C. A. Kalyani
C) G. Sreekumar
D) Ajay Seth
Answer
B) C. A. Kalyani
Explanation:
C.A. Kalyani, a 1991-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) officer, assumed charge as India’s 27th Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in September 2025.She succeeded Smt. Bharati Das, who retired after completing her tenure. Kalyani brings extensive experience from her service in multiple ministries, including finance and rural development. The CGA is the principal accounting adviser to the Government of India and manages the nation’s accounting system and expenditure reports.
Q.9 What is the name of India’s first indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, developed for extreme space environments?
A) Shakti-32
B) Vikram-3201
C) Agni-32X
D) Prithvi-3200
Answer
B) Vikram-3201
Explanation: Vikram-3201 is India’s first indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, designed by ISRO’s Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) and VSSC. It succeeds the Vikram-1601 (16-bit) chip, offering higher reliability and performance for space missions. The processor is radiation-hardened, ensuring it can operate in extreme space conditions. This milestone strengthens India’s semiconductor self-reliance and aligns with the Semicon India 2025 initiative.
Q.10 What is the theme of International Literacy Day 2025?
A) Literacy for All: A Digital Future
B) Bridging Literacy Gaps in a Changing World
C) Literacy and Sustainable Development
D) Literacy: Key to Empowerment
Answer
B) Bridging Literacy Gaps in a Changing World
Explanation:
The 2025 theme highlights tackling literacy challenges caused by technological shifts, inequality, and conflict, focusing on inclusive and digital literacy for global empowerment.