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1) As per Sep’25 news, the CSC e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV) has crossed which milestone in loan disbursals since July 2023 under the Digital India initiative?

(a) ₹1,000 crore

(b) ₹2,000 crore

(c) ₹3,000 crore

(d) ₹5,000 crore

(e) ₹10,000 crore

2) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India unveiled Microsite Showcasing Banknote Design and Security Elements. Which of the following features is NOT part of the RBI’s new microsite on Indian currency?

(a) 360-degree view of banknotes

(b) Interactive games for awareness

(c) Video and audio guides

(d) Online trading of old banknotes

(e) Animations for security features

3) With reference to India’s retail inflation and Consumer Price Index (CPI), consider the following statements:

1) India’s retail inflation rose to 2.07% in August 2025, up from 1.61% in July 2025.

2) The largest share in CPI is held by Food and Beverages at 45.86%.

3) The base year for CPI calculation is 2012.

4) All four types of CPI in India are compiled by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(e) 1 and 4 only

4) The 14^th edition of Sirarakhong Hathei Chilli Festival, celebrating the GI-tagged Hathei chilli, is held in which Indian state?

(a) Assam

(b) Manipur

(c) Nagaland

(d) Mizoram

(e) Meghalaya

5) According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), what was India’s overall unemployment rate (15+ years) in August 2025?

(a) 6.1%

(b) 5.6%

(c) 5.2%

(d) 5.1%

(e) 4.3%

6) After the addition of seven new sites in September 2025, how many properties from India are now on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Tentative List of World Heritage Sites?

(a) 62

(b) 65

(c) 69

(d) 68

(e) 72

7) Which country is building the Middle East’s first integrated green ship recycling facility as part of its 2050 net-zero emissions goals?

(a) Saudi Arabia

(b) United Arab Emirates

(c) Bahrain

(d) Qatar

(e) Oman

8) Who was sworn in as the 10th Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on September 15, 2025?

(a) Justice Kempaiah Somashekar

(b) Justice M Sundar

(c) Justice Ajay Kumar Bhalla

(d) Justice Sanjib Banerjee

(e) Justice Ranjan Gogoi

9) Who has been appointed as Secretary to Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on 14 September 2025?

(a) Rajiv Gauba

(b) Amit Khare

(c) Vikas Sheel

(d) L. Satya Srinivas

(e) Ramesh Krishnamurthi

10) Which country appointed “Diella”, the world’s first AI-powered cabinet minister, to oversee public procurement and tenders?

(a) Albania

(b) Estonia

(c) Finland

(d) Denmark

(e) Singapore

11) Recently, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of how many senior officers at the Joint Secretary/Joint Secretary-equivalent level?

(a) 25

(b) 30

(c) 32

(d) 34

(e) 35

12) As per Sep’25 news, Baba Kalyani, Chairman & MD of Bharat Forge, was recently awarded the prestigious “Holley Medal (2025)” by which organization?

(a) Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK

(b) Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)

(c) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

(d) World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO)

(e) National Academy of Sciences, USA

13) Recently, Myntra collaborated with which former Indian cricket captain to launch ‘Souragya’, a Bengali-inspired premium ethnic wear brand ahead of Durga Puja 2025?

(a) Rahul Dravid

(b) Kapil Dev

(c) Anil Kumble

(d) Sourav Ganguly

(e) MS Dhoni

14) According to the Government of India, recently signed an MoU with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to develop which global framework aimed at improving access to employment opportunities for youth?

(a) Global Skills Development Framework (GSDF)

(b) International Labour Employment Index (ILEI)

(c) Universal Skills Mapping Initiative (USMI)

(d) Global Employment and Migration Pathway (GEMP)

(e) International Reference Classification of Occupations (IRCO)

15) Which team won the 2025 Duleep Trophy held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, while defeating by 6 wickets in the final?

(a) North Zone

(b) West Zone

(c) Central Zone

(d) East Zone

(e) South Zone

16) Which French footballer and 2018 FIFA World Cup winner recently announced his retirement from professional football due to chronic knee injuries?

(a) Hugo Lloris

(b) Samuel Umtiti

(c) Raphael Varane

(d) Kylian Mbappé

(e) Antoine Griezmann

17) Recently, Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt, an indigenously designed Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, visited which country on 15 September 2025 as part of a goodwill deployment?

(a) Sri Lanka

(b) Maldives

(c) Seychelles

(d) Fiji

(e) Mauritius

18) In Sep’25, the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference was recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which city?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Kolkata

(c) Mumbai

(d) Chennai

(e) Bengaluru

19) Recent in news, Historian Ravi K. Mishra authored the book “Demography, Representation, Delimitation – The North–South Divide in India”, which primarily examines:

(a) India’s literacy and education divide

(b) Redistribution of Lok Sabha seats and population trends

(c) Economic disparities between Northern and Southern states

(d) Caste-based representation in Parliament

(e) Urbanisation and migration patterns

20) Recently, Sarada Hoffman, also known as Chinna Sarada, who passed away on 14 September 2025, was renowned for her contribution to which field?

(a) Bharatanatyam dance

(b) Carnatic music

(c) Kuchipudi dance

(d) Indian classical painting

(e) Yoga and meditation

21) Every year 18th September is observed as______________

(a) World Wood Day

(b) World Plant Day

(c) World Bamboo Day

(d) International Tree Day

(e) Green Earth Day

22) What is the capital of Albania?

(a) Pristina

(b) Skopje

(c) Podgorica

(d) Tirana

(e) Belgrade

23) As of now, the base year for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) calculation in India is:

(a) 2004

(b) 2012

(c) 2015

(d) 2018

(e) 2020

24) Recently, Albania appointed “Diella” as the World’s First AI-Powered Cabinet Minister, unveiled by Prime Minister Edi Rama in Tirana. The name “Diella” in Albanian means____________.

(a) Moon

(b) Sky

(c) Star

(d) Light

(e) Sun

25) Recently, Baba Kalyani received the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Holley Medal for Engineering Innovation. In which year was the Holley Medal established?

(a) 1924

(b) 1904

(c) 1934

(d) 1944

(e) 1954

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

CSC e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV) crossed the milestone of ₹3,000 crore in loan disbursals since July 2023 under the Digital India initiative.

Detailed Explanation:

CSC e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV) crossed the milestone of ₹3,000 crore in loan disbursals since July 2023 under the Digital India initiative.

Disbursals recorded: ₹86 crore (FY 2023-24), ₹1,631 crore (FY 2024-25), and ₹1,300 crore till August 2025 (FY 2025-26).

Nearly 70,000 people benefited, many being first-time borrowers and from unbanked segments.

The initiative supports rural households, small businesses, entrepreneurship, and strengthens local economies.

CSC leveraged its network of 5.8 lakh Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) in partnership with Piramal Finance to provide affordable credit in remote rural areas.

2) Answer: D

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a new microsite on Indian currency to educate the public about banknotes in an engaging and interactive manner.

The microsite is accessible athttps://indiancurrency.rbi.org.in and serves as a one-stop destination for reliable information on banknotes.

It provides detailed insights into the design and security features of banknotes, including a 360-degree view to help differentiate genuine notes from counterfeit notes.

The platform uses multimedia tools like videos, audio guides, animations, and interactive games to make learning engaging for all age groups.

A special section explains procedures for exchange of banknotes, covering old, damaged, or withdrawn notes at banks and RBI counters.

This initiative strengthens public awareness, financial literacy, and trust in the Indian currency system.

It is designed to be a valuable resource for students, educators, and the general public.

3) Answer: A

India’s retail inflation rose to 2.07% in August 2025, up 46 basis points from 1.61% in July, remaining within Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) target of 4%.

Rural inflation increased to 1.69%, while urban inflation rose to 2.47% in August 2025.

Food and beverages constitute the largest share in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 45.86%, followed by Housing – 10.07%, Fuel and Light – 6.84%, Clothing and Footwear – 6.53%, Pan, Tobacco & Intoxicants – 2.38%, and Miscellaneous – 28.32%.

The CPI is currently calculated using 2012 as the base year.

There are four types of CPI:

1) CPI for Industrial Workers (IW)

2) CPI for Agricultural Labourers (AL)

3) CPI for Rural Labourers (RL)

4) CPI (Rural/Urban/Combined)

The first three CPIs are compiled by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment, while the fourth is compiled by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The 14th Sirarakhong Hathei Chilli Festival began in Sirarakhong Village, Ukhrul district, Manipur, as a three-day celebration of the GI-tagged Hathei chilli, known for its bright red colour, medium pungency, strong aroma, and unique flavour.

Detailed Explanation:

The 14th Sirarakhong Hathei Chilli Festival began in Sirarakhong Village, Ukhrul district, Manipur, as a three-day celebration of the GI-tagged Hathei chilli, known for its bright red colour, medium pungency, strong aroma, and unique flavour.

The Geographical Indication (GI) tag has enhanced the chilli’s recognition across India, symbolising Manipur’s agricultural identity.

Major activities included ceremonial flag hoisting, cultural performances, buyer-seller meet to promote direct farmer access to markets, and a tree plantation drive under the nationwide campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’.

Uses of Hathei Chilli: Popular in culinary spice, pickles, and food processing.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), India’s overall unemployment rate (15+ years) fell to 5.1% in August 2025, the lowest in three months.

Detailed Explanation:

According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), India’s overall unemployment rate (15+ years) fell to 5.1% in August 2025, the lowest in three months.

The unemployment rate declined for the second consecutive month: 5.6% in June → 5.2% in July → 5.1% in August.

Male unemployment dropped to a five-month low of 5.0%; urban male unemployment fell from 6.6% in July to 5.9% in August, while rural male unemployment declined to 4.5%, the lowest in five months.

Rural unemployment rate improved from 5.1% in May to 4.3% in August, driven by agricultural activities and rural job opportunities.

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Seven new sites from India have been added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, taking the total to 69 properties under consideration.

The Tentative List now includes 49 cultural sites, 17 natural sites, and 3 mixed sites.

Detailed Explanation:

Seven new sites from India have been added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, taking the total to 69 properties under consideration.

The Tentative List now includes 49 cultural sites, 17 natural sites, and 3 mixed sites.

The Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO announced the update, highlighting India’s commitment to preservation and conservation of cultural heritage.

Addition to the Tentative List is a mandatory requirement before any site can be inscribed as a World Heritage Site.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) played a key role in compiling the submissions.

7) Answer: E

Oman will build the Middle East’s first integrated green ship recycling facility as part of its 2050 net-zero emissions goals.

The facility will dismantle and recycle over 70 ships annually and produce 2 million tonnes of low-carbon steel in its first phase.

The project will comply with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention on safe and sustainable ship recycling.

The plant will be established at Khatmat Malaha, North Batinah, in partnership with Green Wheel Recycling Middle East.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Justice M Sundar was sworn in as the 10th Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on September 15, 2025.

The oath of office was administered by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan.

Detailed Explanation:

Justice M Sundar was sworn in as the 10th Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on September 15, 2025.

The oath of office was administered by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan.

Justice Sundar was appointed as Chief Justice on September 13, 2025, after the superannuation of Justice Kempaiah Somashekar.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by political leaders, high court judges, senior state officials, and bar association representatives.

Before this appointment, Justice Sundar served as a judge of the Madras High Court.

9) Answer: B

The Government of India appointed Amit Khare as Secretary to Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on 14 September 2025.

Amit Khare has been serving as Advisor to the Prime Minister since 12 October 2021, focusing on social sector matters in the PMO.

10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Albania made history by appointing Diella, the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cabinet minister, launched by Prime Minister Edi Rama at the Socialist Party assembly in Tirana.

Diella is a virtual AI avatar integrated into Albania’s digital governance portal (E-Albania), not a human minister.

Detailed Explanation:

Albania made history by appointing Diella, the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cabinet minister, launched by Prime Minister Edi Rama at the Socialist Party assembly in Tirana.

Diella is a virtual AI avatar integrated into Albania’s digital governance portal (E-Albania), not a human minister.

The name “Diella” comes from the Albanian word for “sun.”

Role of Diella: Oversees public procurement and tenders, ensuring transparency, fairness, and efficiency in the process.

Capabilities: Can process bureaucratic requests via voice commands; has already facilitated 36,600 digital documents and nearly 1,000 services.

Reason for AI in procurement: Public procurement is highly prone to corruption; the AI aims to reduce corruption risks, remove human bias, and improve efficiency.

11) Answer: E

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of 35 senior officers.

The appointments are at the Joint Secretary/Joint Secretary-equivalent level (Level 14 of the Pay Matrix).

The postings cover diverse central ministries, departments, and institutions.

This marks a major reshuffle in India’s administrative leadership.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge, was awarded the Holley Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) on 15 September 2025 for outstanding engineering leadership benefiting the public and strengthening global supply chains.

Detailed Explanation:

Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge, was awarded the Holley Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) on 15 September 2025 for outstanding engineering leadership benefiting the public and strengthening global supply chains.

The Holley Medal, established in 1924, is among ASME’s oldest awards and is given for unique engineering achievements that provide significant public benefit and address major societal needs.

Under his leadership, Bharat Forge has become a global leader in forging and precision engineering, a key supplier to the defence, automotive, and aerospace sectors, and a pioneer in digital manufacturing, green energy components, and lightweight technologies.

13) Answer: D

Myntra, in collaboration with former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, launched ‘Souragya’, a premium Bengali-inspired ethnic wear brand, ahead of Durga Puja 2025.

The brand celebrates Bengal’s cultural heritage, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern fashion.

The collection features nearly 100 styles, including sherwanis, kurtas, ceremonial wear, fusion kurta-dhoti sets, mayurpankh patterns, gamchas, Kantha embroidery, Jamdani weaves, and Batik prints.

Multi-occasion wear: Designed for Durga Puja, weddings, and other festive events.

14) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, virtually attended the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of India and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland.

Objective: To develop the International Reference Classification of Occupations (IRCO) which will facilitate access to global employment opportunities for youth.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, virtually attended the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of India and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland.

The MoU was signed by Arindam Bagchi, Ambassador and Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director General (DG), International Labour Organisation (ILO).

Objective: To develop the International Reference Classification of Occupations (IRCO) which will facilitate access to global employment opportunities for youth.

To address these gaps, G20 leaders during India’s Presidency in 2023 committed to ensuring well-managed, regular, and skills-based migration pathways and endorsed the development of the IRCO.

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Central Zone won the 2025 Duleep Trophy, defeating South Zone by 6 wickets in the final at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru.

Detailed Explanation:

Central Zone won the 2025 Duleep Trophy, defeating South Zone by 6 wickets in the final at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru.

This was Central Zone’s first title since 2014–15, ending an 11-year wait.

Captain Rajat Patidar led the team, adding another achievement after guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title earlier in 2025.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

French defender Samuel Umtiti (31), member of France’s 2018 FIFA World Cup-winning squad, announced retirement from professional football due to chronic knee injuries.

Detailed Explanation:

French defender Samuel Umtiti (31), member of France’s 2018 FIFA World Cup-winning squad, announced retirement from professional football due to chronic knee injuries.

The retirement was confirmed through an emotional social media video, where he thanked clubs and fans for their support.

Career Journey: Started at Olympique Lyonnais, later joined FC Barcelona in 2016, establishing himself as a top European centre-back.

Playing Style: Renowned for composure under pressure, strong positional sense, and excellent ball distribution.

17) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt, an indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, arrived in Suva, Fiji on 15 Sep 2025, for a goodwill visit as part of her three-month deployment.

The port call reflects the deep-rooted historical, cultural and people-to-people ties between India and Fiji, and reaffirms India’s commitment to strengthen maritime cooperation and bilateral relations.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt, an indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, arrived in Suva, Fiji on 15 Sep 2025, for a goodwill visit as part of her three-month deployment.

The port call reflects the deep-rooted historical, cultural and people-to-people ties between India and Fiji, and reaffirms India’s commitment to strengthen maritime cooperation and bilateral relations.

During the visit, INS Kadmatt will host senior officials from the Republic of Fiji Navy for professional exchanges.

The ship’s crew will also participate in community outreach programmes, sporting events, and cultural exchanges.

The visit highlights India's vision of ‘MAHASAGAR’ (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Region) and underscores the Indian Navy’s role as a preferred secured partner in the Indian Ocean Region.

18) Answer: B

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata at the Eastern Command headquarters (Fort William).

The Combined Commanders’ Conference is the apex-level brainstorming forum of the Armed Forces, held once every two years, bringing together top civilian and military leadership.

The theme of the 16th Conference is “Year of Reforms – Transformation for the Future”, aligned with the modernisation and transformation of the Armed Forces.

19) Answer: B

Historian Ravi K Mishra, Joint Director of the Prime Ministers Museum and Library, New Delhi, authored the book Demography, Representation, Delimitation – The North–South Divide in India.

The book examines Lok Sabha seat redistribution and challenges the myth of superior population control policies in Southern states.

Using Census data from 1881, Mishra shows that Southern states had higher population growth until 1971, after which Northern states overtook them.

20) Answer: A

Sarada Hoffman (Alladi Sarada), also known as Chinna Sarada or Sarada teacher, passed away on 14 September 2025 in California at the age of 96.

She was born on 15 June 1929 at the Theosophical Society campus, Adyar (Chennai).

She was a renowned Bharatanatyam exponent and a pillar of the Kalakshetra Foundation.

She played a key role in codifying and standardising the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam under the guidance of Rukmini Devi Arundale.

21) Answer: C

Every year 18th of September is celebrated as World Bamboo Day.

Bamboo is an evergreen plant that belongs to the Poaceae grass family. Bamboo is versatile and strong and can be easily grown.

World Bamboo Day was recognized by the World Bamboo Organization in the year of 2009.

22) Answer: D

About Albania :

Capital: Tiranë

Currency: Albanian Lek

23) Answer: B

India’s retail inflation rose to 2.07% in August 2025, up 46 basis points from 1.61% in July, remaining within Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) target of 4%.

Rural inflation increased to 1.69%, while urban inflation rose to 2.47% in August 2025.

Food and beverages constitute the largest share in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 45.86%, followed by Housing – 10.07%, Fuel and Light – 6.84%, Clothing and Footwear – 6.53%, Pan, Tobacco & Intoxicants – 2.38%, and Miscellaneous – 28.32%.

The CPI is currently calculated using 2012 as the base year.

There are four types of CPI:

1) 1CPI for Industrial Workers (IW)

2) CPI for Agricultural Labourers (AL)

3) CPI for Rural Labourers (RL)

4) CPI (Rural/Urban/Combined)

The first three CPIs are compiled by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment, while the fourth is compiled by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

24) Answer: E

Albania made history by appointing Diella, the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cabinet minister, launched by Prime Minister Edi Rama at the Socialist Party assembly in Tirana.

Diella is a virtual AI avatar integrated into Albania’s digital governance portal (E-Albania), not a human minister.

The name “Diella” comes from the Albanian word for “sun.”

Role of Diella: Oversees public procurement and tenders, ensuring transparency, fairness, and efficiency in the process.

25) Answer: A

The Holley Medal, established in 1924, is among American Society of MechanicalEngineers (ASME)oldest awards and is given for unique engineering achievements that provide significant public benefit and address major societal needs.