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1) Recently, which Japanese credit rating agency upgraded India’s long-term sovereign credit rating to ‘BBB+’ with a “Stable” Outlook (Sept 2025)?

(a) Moody’s Investors Service

(b) Fitch Ratings

(c) Rating and Investment Information (R&I)

(d) S&P Global Ratings

(e) Morningstar DBRS

2) As per RBI’s new regulatory guidelines (2025), which of the following statements is correct regarding Payment Aggregators (PAs) and Payment Gateways (PGs)?

(a) Payment Aggregators (PAs) are directly regulated by RBI, while Payment Gateways (PGs) are encouraged to voluntarily follow RBI’s security recommendations.

(b) Non-bank PAs must be incorporated in India and maintain a minimum net worth of ₹15 crore at application, increasing to ₹25 crore by the third financial year.

(c) Customer funds collected by PAs must be kept in an escrow account with a scheduled commercial bank.

(d) Banks do not need RBI authorisation to act as PAs, unlike non-bank entities.

(e) All of the above.

3) Which Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) has partnered with PhonePe to provide collateral-free Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) loans to merchants, especially in Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns?

(a) Bajaj Finance

(b) HDFC Credila

(c) Mahindra Finance

(d) Shriram Finance

(e) SMFG India Credit (SMICC)

4) Recently, PhonePe’s Indus Appstore, which has crossed 100 million devices, allows app discovery in how many Indian languages along with English?

(a) 5

(b) 8

(c) 12

(d) 15

(e) 20

5) Which bank has partnered with Paytm to launch Paytm Postpaid?

(a) HDFC Bank

(b) Suryoday Small Finance Bank

(c) ICICI Bank

(d) Axis Bank

(e) State Bank of India

6) Recently, India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services) in August 2025 stood at over USD 69 billion. Which sector recorded the highest export growth compared to August 2024?

(a) Gems & Jewellery

(b) Engineering Goods

(c) Petroleum Products

(d) Electronic Goods

(e) Drugs & Pharmaceuticals

7) Which Indian state became the first to issue identity cards to Women Self-Help Group (SHG) members in 2025?

(a) Kerala

(b) Karnataka

(c) Tamil Nadu

(d) Maharashtra

(e) Andhra Pradesh

8) Recently, India Finalises Digital Personal Data Protection Rules and Announces AI Impact Summit 2026. Therefore, India plans to establish how many Data and Artificial Intelligence Labs to boost AI research, training, and innovation?

(a) 100

(b) 250

(c) 400

(d) 600

(e) 800

9) During the India–Canada pre-Foreign Office consultations in September 2025, which of the following areas was not highlighted for bilateral cooperation?

(a) Trade and Economy, including market access and tariff negotiations

(b) Defence and Security, including technology transfer and training exchanges

(c) Critical Minerals and Energy, including lithium and cobalt supply chains

(d) Space exploration, satellite technology, and agricultural innovations

(e) Maritime boundary disputes in the Arctic region

10) Which company received CCI approval to acquire up to 75% stake in Akzo Nobel India in 2025?

(a) Asian Paints

(b) Berger Paints

(c) JSW Paints

(d) Kansai Nerolac

(e) Nippon Paint

11) Which Malayalam superstar was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, India’s highest recognition in cinema?

(a) Mohanlal

(b) Mammootty

(c) Prithviraj Sukumaran

(d) Dulquer Salmaan

(e) Fahadh Faasil

12) Which Hindi film has been chosen as India’s official entry for the 98th Academy Awards 2026 in the Best International Feature Film category?

(a) Ghoomer

(b) Homebound

(c) The Kerala Story

(d) Kantara

(e) Pathaan

13) In September 2025, the maiden bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and which country’s navy was conducted in the Mediterranean Sea?

(a) Italy

(b) Greece (Hellenic Navy)

(c) France

(d) Spain

(e) Egypt

14) Which Indian institute is leading research to make India a global leader in 6G technology by 2030?

(a) IIT Delhi

(b) IIT Hyderabad

(c) IIT Bombay

(d) IISc Bangalore

(e) NIT Trichy

15) The “AIIMS Disha” mobile app, launched by Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda, primarily helps with which of the following?

(a) Online appointment booking for AIIMS doctors

(b) Real-time hospital navigation using AI and BLE beacons

(c) Telemedicine consultations across India

(d) E-prescriptions and pharmacy deliveries

(e) Health insurance claim processing

16) Where was the three-day Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) of 2025, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, held?

(a) Bhopal

(b) New Delhi

(c) Vijay Durg (Fort William), Kolkata

(d) Mumbai

(e) Chennai

17) As per the news, Oil India Limited (OIL) partnered with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) to develop how much green energy capacity in Rajasthan?

(a) 500 MW

(b) 800 MW

(c) 2.2 GW

(d) 2 GW

(e) 1.2 GW

18) According to the report,  Oil India Limited (OIL) and Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) signed an MoU to jointly explore and develop which type of resources?

(a) Renewable energy projects only

(b) Oil and natural gas fields

(c) Coal and lignite reserves

(d) Critical and strategic minerals, especially copper

(e) Rare earth elements only

19) Who became the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in T20 Internationals during the 2025 Asia Cup?

(a) Jasprit Bumrah

(b) Bhuvneshwar Kumar

(c) Arshdeep Singh

(d) Mohammed Shami

(e) Deepak Chahar

20) Where was the Asian Cadet Cup India 2025, the first-ever international fencing event in India, inaugurated?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Haldwani

(c) Mumbai

(d) Bengaluru

(e) Kolkata

21) When is International Red Panda Day celebrated annually?

(a) 18th September

(b) 19th September

(c) Third Saturday of September

(d) 20th September every year

(e) Last Saturday of September

22) On which date is the International Day of Peace observed every year?

(a) 20th September

(b) 21st September

(c) 22nd September

(d) 23rd September

(e) 24th September

23) Every year World Alzheimers Day is observed on 21st September. What is the theme of World Alzheimer’s Day 2025?

(a) Remember Me

(b) Ask About Dementia

(c) Let’s Talk About Alzheimer’s

(d) Brain Health for All

(e) Dementia: Know the Signs

24) On which date is World Rose Day observed every year?

(a) 20th September

(b) 21st September

(c) 22nd September

(d) 23rd September

(e) 24th September

25) Which of the following is a benefit of the official Self-Help Group (SHG) ID cards launched in Tamil Nadu in 2025?

(a) Free travel up to 100 km on government buses for SHG members transporting goods

(b) Special discounts on products from Aavin, Co-optex, and MudhalvarMarunthagam

(c) Easier access to welfare schemes and state-supported marketplaces

(d) All of the above

(e) Only (a) and (b)

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Government of India welcomed the decision by Japanese credit rating agency Rating and Investment Information (R&I) to upgrade India’s long-term sovereign credit rating to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’, with a “Stable” Outlook.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India welcomed the decision by Japanese credit rating agency Rating and Investment Information (R&I) to upgrade India’s long-term sovereign credit rating to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’, with a “Stable” Outlook.

This marks the third sovereign credit rating upgrade in 2025, following S&P’s upgrade to ‘BBB’ (from BBB-) in August 2025 and Morningstar DBRS’ upgrade to ‘BBB’ (from BBB (low)) in May 2025.

R&I’s India sovereign rating review (Sept 19, 2025) cites support for India’s position as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies, driven by demographic dividend, robust domestic demand, and sound government policies.

R&I recognised progress in fiscal consolidation, supported by buoyant tax revenues, rationalisation of subsidies, and manageable debt levels along with high growth.

2) Answer: E

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued regulatory guidelines for Payment Aggregators (PAs) and baseline technology standards for Payment Gateways (PGs) to enhance safety, transparency, and resilience in digital payments.

Payment Aggregators (PAs), being entities that handle funds, will be directly regulated, while Payment Gateways (PGs) as technology providers are encouraged to voluntarily follow RBI’s security recommendations.

Non-bank PAs must obtain RBI authorisation under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, be incorporated in India, and maintain a minimum net worth of ₹15 crore at application, to be increased to ₹25 crore by the third financial year, and maintained thereafter.

PAs must be professionally managed and comply with fit and proper criteria for promoters and directors, with any change in management reported to RBI within 15 days.

Customer funds collected by PAs must be kept in an escrow account with a scheduled commercial bank.

Banks are exempt from RBI authorisation to act as PAs, but non-bank entities must apply via RBI’s online portal, while entities regulated by other financial regulators must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) within 45 days.

PAs are barred from using ATM PIN as an authentication factor for card-not-present transactions. They cannot place transaction limits on payment modes or engage in marketplace business.

A PA holding a Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) from RBI and already operating as PA-P must inform RBI for issuance of a revised CoA.

3) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) firm SMFG India Credit (SMICC) has partnered with PhonePe to provide collateral-free credit to merchants.

The partnership will offer Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) loans to registered merchants on the PhonePe platform.

Detailed Explanation:

Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) firm SMFG India Credit (SMICC) has partnered with PhonePe to provide collateral-free credit to merchants.

The partnership will offer Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) loans to registered merchants on the PhonePe platform.

The scheme primarily targets merchants in Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns, supporting small businesses in semi-urban and rural India.

The collaboration helps SMFG India Credit (SMICC) strengthen its role as a leading lender in the MCA space.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Indus Appstore, India’s Android app marketplace launched by PhonePe, has crossed 100 million devices.

The app store’s localisation feature allows the discovery of apps in 12 Indian languages along with English.

Around 40% of users browse the app store in regional languages, mainly Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, and Gujarati.

Detailed Explanation:

Indus Appstore, India’s Android app marketplace launched by PhonePe, has crossed 100 million devices.

The app store’s localisation feature allows discovery of apps in 12 Indian languages along with English.

Around 40% of users browse the app store in regional languages, mainly Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, and Gujarati.

The platform has a strong presence in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.

Gen Z (18–27 years) forms 33.7% of users, and together with Gen Y (27–44 years) accounts for 93.5% of users under 45.

The core user base is a 28–44-year-old male from Tier 3 cities, with 70.6% of users coming from these regions.

Social media apps are the most popular category, followed by communication, entertainment, and finance.

5) Answer: B

Paytm has launched a credit line on UPI called Paytm Postpaid, in partnership with Suryoday Small Finance Bank.

The facility offers short-term, interest-free credit for up to 30 days, repayable the following month.

Users can use Paytm Postpaid for online shopping, UPI-based payments, bill payments, recharges, and bookings on the Paytm app.

The initiative is powered by NPCI and leverages Paytm’s UPI payment infrastructure.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services) in August 2025 stood at USD 69+ billion, showing a 9.34% growth compared to August 2024.

Export growth was mainly driven by Electronic Goods (25.93%), Gems & Jewellery (15.57%), Engineering Goods (4.91%), Petroleum Products (6.54%), and Drugs & Pharmaceuticals (6.94%).

Detailed Explanation:

India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services) in August 2025 stood at USD 69+ billion, showing a 9.34% growth compared to August 2024.

Export growth was mainly driven by Electronic Goods (25.93%), Gems & Jewellery (15.57%), Engineering Goods (4.91%), Petroleum Products (6.54%), and Drugs & Pharmaceuticals (6.94%).

Electronic Goods exports increased by 26%, rising from USD 2.32 billion in August 2024 to USD 2.93 billion in August 2025.

India’s cumulative exports during April–August 2025 reached USD 349+ billion, registering a 6.18% growth compared to the same period last year.

Top export destinations in August 2025 were the UAE, USA, Netherlands, Hong Kong, and China.

On the imports side, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Iraq, and Qatar recorded positive growth in August 2025 compared to last year.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Tamil Nadu became the first state in India to issue identity cards to Women Self-Help Group (SHG) members, launched by Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin at Karuppur, Salem district.

Detailed Explanation:

Tamil Nadu became the first state in India to issue identity cards to Women Self-Help Group (SHG) members, launched by Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin at Karuppur, Salem district.

Alongside, ₹3,500 crore in loans were distributed to SHGs.

Strengthens support for over 5 lakh SHGs in the state, improving access to financial and social benefits.

Origin: Demand raised by SHG women at a government event in Tiruvarur. CM M.K. Stalin announced rollout on March 8, 2025 (International Women’s Day).

Tamil Nadu pioneered the SHG movement in 1989, now sets precedent again with official SHG ID cards.

Benefits of ID cards:

Free travel up to 100 km on government buses for SHG members transporting goods.

Special discounts on products from Aavin, Co-optex, and MudhalvarMarunthagam.

8) Answer: D

Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules have been finalised after over 3,000 consultations and will be notified by September 2025.

The rules define user consent, rights of data principals, obligations of data fiduciaries, and penalties for misuse, forming India’s data privacy backbone.

India will host the AI Impact Summit 2026 on 19–20 February 2026 in New Delhi, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with participation from global Artificial Intelligence leaders.

India currently has 38,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and plans to establish 600 Data and Artificial Intelligence Labs across the country to boost research, training, and innovation.

9) Answer: E

India and Canada held pre-Foreign Office consultations on 19 September 2025 to reignite bilateral dialogue across multiple strategic fronts.

The talks followed the understanding reached between PM Narendra Modi and PM Mark Carney during the G7 Summit in June 2025.

In the Trade & Economy domain, both nations agreed to restart stalled trade negotiations, explore market access and tariff relaxations, and address regulatory issues at missions and consulates.

Under Defence and Security, they will re-establish defence dialogues, enhance law enforcement and national security cooperation, and explore technology transfer and training exchanges.

In Critical Minerals and Energy, India and Canada will strengthen cooperation on lithium, cobalt, and rare earths supply chains, collaborate on civil nuclear energy programs, and conduct joint research in green energy.

Other strategic sectors of cooperation include space exploration, satellite technology, science and technology exchanges, agricultural innovations, and sustainable farming.

10) Answer: C

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has cleared JSW Paints’ proposal to acquire up to 75% stake in Akzo Nobel India.

In June 2025, JSW Paints announced it would buy a 74.76% stake in Akzo Nobel India for nearly ₹9,000 crore, followed by an open offer to acquire another 25% from the market for up to ₹4,000 crore.

The acquisition will make JSW Paints the fourth-largest player in India’s paint industry.

11) Answer: A

Mohanlal, Malayalam superstar, has been honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, India’s highest recognition in cinema.

The award will be formally presented at the 71st National Film Awards on 23 September 2025.

Career spans over four decades, debut in Thiranottam (1978); acted in 400+ films.

National Honours: Padma Shri (2001) and Padma Bhushan (2019).

National Film Awards: Five, including two Best Actor Awards, Special Jury Mention, Special Jury Award, and Best Feature Film (as producer).

Kerala State Film Awards: Nine across different categories.

Iconic Performances: NamukkuPaarkanMunthirithoppukal, Kireedam, Dasharatham, Bharatham, Vanaprastham, Manichithrathazhu, Thazhvaaram.

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Hindi film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been chosen as India’s official entry for the 98th Academy Awards 2026 in the Best International Feature Film category.

The announcement was made in Kolkata by N. Chandra, Chairperson of the Selection Committee, after a 12-member jury reviewed 24 films across Indian languages.

Detailed Explanation:

Hindi film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been chosen as India’s official entry for the 98th Academy Awards 2026 in the Best International Feature Film category.

The announcement was made in Kolkata by N. Chandra, Chairperson of the Selection Committee, after a 12-member jury reviewed 24 films across Indian languages.

Inspired by Basharat Peer’s article “Taking Amrit Home” (New York Times), the film portrays themes of friendship, caste, communal identity, and loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Recognition:

Premiered at Cannes 2025 in Un Certain Regard section, receiving a nine-minute standing ovation.

Second runner-up in Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) People’s Choice category.

Won Best Film and Best Director at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The maiden bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy concluded on 18 September 2025 in the Mediterranean Sea.

The exercise was conducted in two phases: a harbour phase (13–17 September 2025 at Salamis Naval Base) and a sea phase (17–18 September 2025).

Detailed Explanation:

The maiden bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy concluded on 18 September 2025 in the Mediterranean Sea.

The exercise was conducted in two phases: a harbour phase (13–17 September 2025 at Salamis Naval Base) and a sea phase (17–18 September 2025).

The Indian Navy was represented by the guided missile stealth frigate INS Trikand.

During the harbour phase, activities included cross-deck visits, professional interactions, a pre-sail conference, and a cultural exchange showcasing India’s traditions.

The sea phase involved complex drills such as night VBSS operations, replenishment-at-sea, joint Anti-Submarine Warfare, coordinated gun firing, and cross-deck helicopter operations.

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad is spearheading research to make India a global leader in 6G technology by 2030.

The institute has demonstrated 6G prototypes in the 7 GHz band, advanced massive MIMO antenna arrays, and satellite-compliant systems for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO).

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad is spearheading research to make India a global leader in 6G technology by 2030.

The institute has demonstrated 6G prototypes in the 7 GHz band, advanced massive MIMO antenna arrays, and satellite-compliant systems for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO).

An indigenous low-power system-on-chip (SoC) has been developed to support terrestrial and satellite connectivity for civilian and defence applications.

6G will integrate ubiquitous high-speed connectivity across urban and rural areas, land, oceans, and skies, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at its core.

6G applications will power instantaneous AR/VR experiences, AI-enabled devices, autonomous mobility, and large-scale IoT for agriculture, healthcare, and defence.

15) Answer: B

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda launched a mobile app “AIIMS Disha” to help patients, visitors, and staff with real-time hospital navigation at AIIMS Delhi.

The app is based on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons and AI routing algorithms, enabling turn-by-turn navigation inside the hospital.

AIIMS Disha provides 2D digital maps with detailed floor plans and points of interest such as OPD, diagnostic centres, pharmacies, and billing counters.

The app offers customised wheelchair routes, voice and visual navigation (multilingual and accessibility-enabled), and multi-floor/multi-building routing.

16) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the three-day Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) at the Eastern Command headquarters of the Indian Army at Vijay Durg (erstwhile Fort William) in Kolkata.

This is the first CCC after Operation Sindoor, a tri-services campaign that targeted terror infrastructure across the LoC and inside Pakistan.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the three-day Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) at the Eastern Command headquarters of the Indian Army at Vijay Durg (erstwhile Fort William) in Kolkata.

This is the first CCC after Operation Sindoor, a tri-services campaign that targeted terror infrastructure across the LoC and inside Pakistan.

The Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) is a biennial apex military brainstorming forum that brings together civil and military leadership to discuss strategic, institutional, and operational priorities.

The theme of the 2025 CCC is “Year of Reforms: Transforming for the Future”, with focus on reforms, integration, technological modernisation, and operational preparedness.

The previous CCC was held in Bhopal in 2023.

17) Answer: E

Oil India Limited (OIL) signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) to develop 1.2 gigawatts (GW) of green energy projects in Rajasthan.

The project will include 1000 megawatts (MW) of solar energy and 200 megawatts (MW) of wind energy capacity in RVUNL’s Renewable Energy Park.

Marks Oil India’s major foray into renewable energy, beyond its traditional oil and gas operations.

The joint venture will leverage Oil India’s expertise in large-scale project execution and RVUNL’s regional experience and infrastructure.

Aim: Supply clean electricity to Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) and commercial users, while also exploring green hydrogen and storage-based solutions.

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Oil India Limited (OIL) and Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore and develop critical and strategic minerals, especially copper and associated resources.

The partnership is part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, aimed at ensuring self-reliance in mineral supply chains and securing raw materials for energy, technology, and industry.

Detailed Explanation:

Oil India Limited (OIL) and Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore and develop critical and strategic minerals, especially copper and associated resources.

The partnership is part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, aimed at ensuring self-reliance in mineral supply chains and securing raw materials for energy, technology, and industry.

The MoU covers exploration, mining, beneficiation, and processing of copper and other critical minerals, combining OIL’s resource exploration expertise with HCL’s mining and refining capability.

Critical minerals like copper are vital for clean energy technologies (solar panels, wind turbines), electric vehicles (wiring, batteries), high-tech electronics, defence systems, and digital infrastructure.

Oil India Limited (OIL) is a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, now diversifying into mineral exploration, while Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) is a Miniratna PSU under the Ministry of Mines, and India’s only vertically integrated copper producer.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) during India’s final group match of the 2025 Asia Cup against Oman, dismissing Vinayak Shukla.

Detailed Explanation:

Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) during India’s final group match of the 2025 Asia Cup against Oman, dismissing Vinayak Shukla.

Debut: July 2022 against England.

Time Taken: 3 years, 74 days.

Matches Played: 64.

Deliveries Bowled: 1,329.

Global Ranking: Fastest among fast bowlers to reach 100 wickets in terms of matches and balls.

Overall Ranking: Fourth-fastest bowler overall, behind Rashid Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, and WaninduHasaranga.

Powerplay Performance:

43 wickets at an average of 20.06 with an economy of 7.50.

Most powerplay wickets since his debut in 2022.

Outperformed Haris Rauf and Ehsan Khan in this phase.

Performance in India:

28 wickets in T20Is at an average of 21.00 – the best among Indian fast bowlers at home.

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Asian Cadet Cup India 2025, at Manaskhand Hall, Indira Gandhi International Sports Stadium, Haldwani.

Detailed Explanation:

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Asian Cadet Cup India 2025, at Manaskhand Hall, Indira Gandhi International Sports Stadium, Haldwani.

Organised by the Fencing Association of India, this is the first-ever international fencing event hosted in India, with participation from 250+ athletes, including 150 Indian fencers, and teams from Tajikistan, Syria, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Fencing in India has gained recognition due to inspiration from athletes like Arjuna Awardee Bhavani Devi, with youth increasingly taking it up as a competitive sport.

Government initiatives announced include:

Establishment of the State’s First Sports University and a Women’s Sports College in Haldwani.

Launch of the Sports Legacy Plan with 23 sports academies across eight cities.

Investment of ₹517 crore in world-class sports infrastructure.

21) Answer: C

Every year the third Saturday of September is celebrated as International Red Panda Day.

This year International Red Panda Day is celebrated on the 20^th of September.

The Red Pandas were first described in the year 1825. Red Pandas belong to the carnivore family but it rarely eats meat.

In 2010, International Red Panda Day (IRPD) was launched by the Red Panda Network (RPN).

The first International Red Panda Day was observed on 18th September 2010.

22) Answer: B

International Day of Peace is celebrated on 21st September of every year. Peace is commonly known as the lack of conflict.

Throughout history, there have been several wars that have taken place and those reduce the peace of many families and countries.

2025 Global Peace Day Theme: Act Now for a Peaceful World

23) Answer: B

Every year World Alzheimers Day is observed on 21st September.

Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that slowly destroys the memory and thinking skills of a person.

The 2025 World Alzheimer's Day theme, “Ask About Dementia.

24) Answer: C

World Rose Day is observed on 22nd September of every year.

Giving Someone hope for their life is the greatest thing of our life.

Fighting against disease requires lots and lots of bravery.

So, this World Rose Day is dedicated to Cancer patients all over the world to appreciate and encourage their bravery.

25) Answer: D

Tamil Nadu became the first state in India to issue identity cards to Women Self-Help Group (SHG) members, launched by Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin at Karuppur, Salem district.

Origin: Demand raised by Self-Help Group (SHG)women at a government event in Tiruvarur. CM M.K. Stalin announced rollout on March 8, 2025 (International Women’s Day).

Tamil Nadu pioneered the SHG movement in 1989, now sets precedent again with official SHG ID cards.

Benefits of ID cards:

Free travel up to 100 km on government buses for SHG members transporting goods.

Special discounts on products from Aavin, Co-optex, and MudhalvarMarunthagam.

Easier access to welfare schemes and state-supported marketplaces.