Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 11th Sep 2025

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1) According to government data, India’s Foreign direct investment (FDI)inflows rose 15% to USD 18.62 billion in April–June FY26. Which country emerged as the largest source of FDI during this period?

(a) Singapore

(b) United States

(d) United Arab Emirates

(e) Japan

2) According to RBI data, over the last 25 years, Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) have struggled most in mobilising deposits and lending in which area?

(a) Semi-urban

(b) Urban

(d) Rural

(e) Industrial clusters

3) Recently, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) celebrated its 69th anniversary on September 1, 2025. What was LIC’s market share in policies during FY25?

(a) 57.05%

(b) 60.25%

(d) 65.83%

(e) 68.10%

4) As per Sep’25 report, the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has proposed a new retirement scheme similar to the US 401(k) plan. What is it called?

(a) Mutual Fund–Retirement Savings Scheme (MF-RSS)

(b) Mutual Fund–Pension Growth Account (MF-PGA)

(d) Mutual Fund–Superannuation Plan (MF-SP)

(e) Mutual Fund–Long-Term Investment Account (MF-LTIA)

5) Which mutual fund is set to launch India’s first hybrid Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) in September 2025?

(a) Quant Mutual Fund

(b) HDFC Mutual Fund

(d) SBI Mutual Fund

(e) ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

6) As per the report, India’s current share in the global MedTech market is around 2%. What is the projected share by 2047?

(a) 10%

(b) 17%

(d) 19%

(e) 20%

7) In Sep’25 news, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated TDK Corporation’s Advanced Technologies Li-ion Battery Manufacturing Plant in which state?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Maharashtra

(d) Gujarat

(e) Tamil Nadu

8) The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) celebrated its 9th Foundation Day on September 8, 2025. What was the theme of the conference?

(a) “Empowering Investors: Building Trust in Capital Markets”

(b) “Claiming the Unclaimed: Unlocking the Potential of Idle Financial Assets in India”

(d) “Investor Protection: Challenges and Opportunities”

(e) “Towards AtmanirbharNiveshak: Strengthening Financial Awareness”

9) Recent in news, Dassault Aviation will increase its stake in Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL) from 49% to what percentage?

(a) 50%

(b) 51%

(d) 55%

(e) 60%

10) Which city secured the 1st rank in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards 2025 (Category: population over 10 lakh) with a perfect score of 200/200?

(a) Indore

(b) Agra

(d) Jabalpur

(e) Bhopal

11) Recently, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav launched the Vedic Clock and its mobile app in Ujjain. The clock divides a day into how many muhurtas under Indian Kaal Ganana?

(a) 12 muhurtas

(b) 18 muhurtas

(d) 28 muhurtas

(e) 30 muhurtas

12) As per the report, iDEX-DIO signed an MoU with EdCIL (India) Limited to promote dual-use cutting-edge technologies. Under which programme will this collaboration function?

(a) iDEX Prime

(b) Defence India Startup Challenge

(d) SAMARTH

(e) SHREYAS

13) According to the report, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Coal India signed an MoU with NSTFDC to upgrade infrastructure in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). How much amount has Coal India sanctioned under CSR for this project?

(a) ₹5 crore

(b) ₹7.5 crore

(d) ₹12 crore

(e) ₹10 crore

14) Recent in news, the Sports Authority of India’s National Centre of Sports Science Research (NCSSR) signed an MoU with IIT Delhi to strengthen research in which field?

(a) Renewable energy and green tech

(b) Artificial intelligence and robotics

(d) Defence innovation and aerospace

(e) Biotechnology and genomics

15) Who has assumed charge as the new Director of CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR)?

(a) Dr. Shekhar Mande

(b) Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam

(d) Dr. Soumya Swaminathan

(e) Dr. N. Kalaiselvi

16) How many Indian Armed Forces personnel are participating in Exercise ZAPAD 2025 in Russia?

(a) 50

(b) 60

(d) 70

(e) 65

17) Where was the 11th ACTCM Barge (LSAM 25, Yard 135) launched on September 8, 2025?

(a) Mazagon Dock, Mumbai

(b) Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam

(d) Cochin Shipyard, Kochi

(e) Garden Reach Shipbuilders, Kolkata

18) As per the news, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured detailed views of star formation in which young star cluster?

(a) Orion Nebula

(b) Pismis 24

(d) Pleiades

(e) NGC 3603

19) Who did 16-year-old Abhimanyu Mishra defeat in Round 5 of FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 to become the youngest player to beat a reigning World Champion in classical chess?

(a) Dommaraju Gukesh

(b) Magnus Carlsen

(d) Sergey Karjakin

(e) Gata Kamsky

20) Recently, National Forest Martyrs Day is observed every year on which date?

(a) 5th September

(b) 8th September

(d) 15th September

(e) 21st September

Answers :

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

According to a government data release, Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India rose 15% to USD 18.62 billion during April-June this fiscal year.

Total FDI inflows (equity, reinvested earnings, other capital) increased to USD 25.2 billion in Q1 FY26, up from USD 22.5 billion in Q1 FY25.

The United States emerged as the largest FDI source, with inflows of USD 5.61 billion, nearly tripling from USD 1.50 billion in the same quarter of FY25, despite tariff issues.

Detailed Explanation:

According to a government data release, Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India rose 15% to USD 18.62 billion during April-June this fiscal year.

Total FDI inflows (equity, reinvested earnings, other capital) increased to USD 25.2 billion in Q1 FY26, up from USD 22.5 billion in Q1 FY25.

Other major FDI sources were Singapore (USD 4.59 billion), Mauritius (USD 2.08 billion), Cyprus (USD 1.1 billion), UAE (USD 1 billion), Cayman Islands (USD 676 million), Netherlands (USD 667 million), Japan (USD 551 million), and Germany (USD 191 million).

Karnataka received the highest FDI inflow of USD 5.69 billion during the quarter.

It was followed by Maharashtra (USD 5.36 billion), Tamil Nadu (USD 2.67 billion), Gujarat (USD 1.2 billion), Haryana (USD 1.03 billion), Delhi (USD 1 billion), and Telangana (USD 395 million).

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) have struggled to mobilise deposits and expand lending in rural India compared to semi-urban, urban, and metropolitan areas over the last 25 years.

Detailed Explanation:

Loan outstanding in rural India grew 30 times in 25 years (till March-end 2025).

This rural loan growth is slower than the overall average growth of about 41 times across all population groups.

On the deposit side, rural deposits increased 20 times in the 25-year period.

This growth lags the overall average deposit accretion of 28 times across all areas.

The rural population share declined from 72% (2000) to 63% (2024).

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) celebrated its 69th anniversary on September 1, 2025, showcasing its leadership and digital transformation efforts.

LIC retained 65.83% market share in policies and 57.05% in first-year premium income during FY25.

Detailed Explanation:

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) celebrated its 69th anniversary on September 1, 2025, showcasing its leadership and digital transformation efforts.

LIC retained 65.83% market share in policies and 57.05% in first-year premium income during FY25.

LIC offers a diverse portfolio of 35 individual products, 12 group products, 7 individual riders, and 1 group rider, covering endowment, term insurance, annuity, child, health, micro-insurance, and ULIPs.

In FY 2024–25, LIC advanced in digital transformation with 2.4 crore registered users on its customer portal and digital app.

Key digital initiatives include the LIC Digital NRI App, QR-based collections, and WhatsApp-based payment and alerts.

4) Answer: C

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has proposed a Mutual Fund–Voluntary Retirement Account (MF-VRA) scheme.

The scheme is designed as a voluntary, employer-linked retirement product managed by mutual funds, similar to the US 401(k) plan.

Key features include: voluntary participation, employer-sponsored options, management by mutual funds, tax incentives, portability, and flexibility.

AMFI acts as a nodal association of mutual funds in India, providing knowledge and insights on mutual fund investments.

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Edelweiss Mutual Fund has received approval for its first Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) and plans to launch it by September 2025.

Nearly 10 fund houses have secured SIF licences, but none have launched a product yet.

Detailed Explanation:

Edelweiss Mutual Fund has received approval for its first Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) and plans to launch it by September 2025.

Nearly 10 fund houses have secured SIF licences, but none have launched a product yet.

Quant Mutual Fund is also preparing to launch its first SIF in the equity category this month.

Edelweiss’s product, the Altiva Hybrid Long-Short Fund, will be the first hybrid SIF in India.

The fund will follow an absolute return strategy with allocation in fixed income, equity arbitrage, special situations, and low-risk derivatives.

SIFs were introduced by SEBI in April 2025, allowing MFs to offer complex strategies like long-short equity and debt.

The minimum investment in SIFs is ₹10 lakh per investor.

6) Answer: B

The India MedTech Expo 2025 is being held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Shri Amit Agrawal, Secretary, DoP, called upon the MedTech industry to utilise growth opportunities and highlighted that India’s share in the global MedTech market is 2% currently, projected to rise to 17% by 2047.

He also updated on the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma (PRIP) scheme and chaired the CEO Roundtable with global and domestic industry leaders and start-ups.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated TDK Corporation’s Advanced Technologies Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Battery Manufacturing Plant at Sohna, Haryana.

The Minister called it a turning point in India’s electronics journey, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

With this facility, Li-ion batteries used in mobile phones, wearables, hearables (watches, earbuds, AirPods), and laptops will now be manufactured domestically.

Detailed Explanation:

The Minister called it a turning point in India’s electronics journey, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

With this facility, Li-ion batteries used in mobile phones, wearables, hearables (watches, earbuds, AirPods), and laptops will now be manufactured domestically.

The plant will produce 20 crore (200 million) battery packs annually, meeting 40% of India’s annual demand of 50 crore packs.

The facility has a huge scope for expansion and will further strengthen India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

The factory has been set up under the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) Scheme of the Government of India.

The plant will create direct employment for about 5,000 people, with training provided at the AT Bawal plant.

The Haryana Government supported the establishment of this electronics manufacturing facility.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs celebrated its 9th Foundation Day with a Round Table Conference in New Delhi on September 08, 2025.

The theme of the conference was “Claiming the Unclaimed: Unlocking the Potential of Idle Financial Assets in India.”

Detailed Explanation:

The theme of the conference was “Claiming the Unclaimed: Unlocking the Potential of Idle Financial Assets in India.”

Policymakers and experts from the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Reserve Bank of India, Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, National Institute of Securities Markets, Reliance Industries Limited, and Value Research participated in discussions.

Key initiatives announced included the Integrated Portal for Claims and Refunds, simplification of low-value claims, Niveshak Didi, NiveshakShivirs, and the upcoming Niveshak Samadhan – Dial Your Chief Executive Officer programme.

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Dassault Aviation, the French aerospace major, has entered into an agreement to increase its stake in Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL).

DRAL is a joint venture between Dassault Aviation and Reliance Aerostructure Ltd (RAL), a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure.

Dassault Aviation will raise its stake in DRAL from 49% to 51%, as per a stock exchange filing by Reliance Infrastructure.

Detailed Explanation:

Dassault Aviation, the French aerospace major, has entered into an agreement to increase its stake in Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL).

DRAL is a joint venture between Dassault Aviation and Reliance Aerostructure Ltd (RAL), a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure.

Dassault Aviation will raise its stake in DRAL from 49% to 51%, as per a stock exchange filing by Reliance Infrastructure.

The deal is valued at around ₹175.96 crore, based on an independent valuation.

Reliance Aerostructure Ltd (RAL) and Dassault Aviation formed DRAL in 2017, which set up a manufacturing facility at Mihan, Nagpur later the same year.

10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards & Wetland Cities Recognition Ceremony 2025 was organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

Indore: 1st Rank, Score 200/200, Cash Award ₹1.5 crore. Planted 16 lakh trees (Guinness World Record), 120 electric buses, 150 CNG buses.

Detailed Explanation:

Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards & Wetland Cities Recognition Ceremony 2025 was organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav confers awards to cities under Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards & Wetland Cities Recognition Ceremony 2025

Awards were given to best-performing cities under Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2025 in 130 cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).

NCAP was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 August 2020 to reduce air pollution in mission mode.

Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan is conducted annually to encourage cities to take effective action for improving air quality through a multi-tier evaluation process.

Category 1 (Population over 10 lakh)

Indore: 1st Rank, Score 200/200, Cash Award ₹1.5 crore. Planted 16 lakh trees (Guinness World Record), 120 electric buses, 150 CNG buses.

Jabalpur: 2nd Rank, Score 199/200, Cash Award ₹1 crore. Set up 11 MW waste-to-energy plant, developed greenery.

Agra and Surat: 3rd Rank, Score 196/200, Cash Award ₹25 lakh each. Agra: Legacy waste remediation, Miyawaki plantation. Surat: EV policy incentives, 38% green cover.

11) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched the Vedic Clock and its mobile application, integrating the Hindu Panchang and traditional time calculation with modern technology.

It is based on Indian Kaal Ganana, dividing the day into 30 muhurtas (each ≈ 48 minutes) instead of the 24-hour format.

Detailed Explanation:

The Vikramaditya Vedic Clock, the first clock based on traditional Indian timekeeping methods, was revived in Ujjain by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in February 2024.

The Vikramaditya Vedic Clock symbolizes Indian tradition, showcasing scientific and cultural heritage of Vedic time systems.

It is based on Indian Kaal Ganana, dividing the day into 30 muhurtas (each ≈ 48 minutes) instead of the 24-hour format.

12) Answer: C

Innovations for Defence Excellence – Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EdCIL (India) Limited in New Delhi to promote the development of dual-use cutting-edge technologies.

The collaboration will work under the Accelerating Strategic Progress in Research and Education (ASPIRE) programme, linking defence expertise with emerging education technology solutions.

13) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Coal India Limited (CIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) in New Delhi for upgradation of infrastructure and capacity building in 76 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha.

Coal India Limited sanctioned ₹10 crore under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the project, to be implemented by NSTFDC in a time-bound manner.

Detailed Explanation:

The MoU signing took place in the presence of Jual Oram, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, and G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines.

Coal India Limited sanctioned ₹10 crore under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the project, to be implemented by NSTFDC in a time-bound manner.

Provisions under the project include 1200 computers and 1200 UPS units, career counselling and mentorship for over 6,200 students of Classes 10 and 12, and installation of sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerators to promote menstrual health and hygiene.

The project is titled “Empowering Tribal Students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools through Digital Access, Career Mentorship, Menstrual Hygiene, and Teacher Capacity Building.”

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Under the guidance of Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) National Centre of Sports Science Research (NCSSR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.

The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in sports sciences, advanced technology, and indigenous innovation.

Detailed Explanation:

The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in sports sciences, advanced technology, and indigenous innovation.

The initiative supports the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) vision and the campaign ‘Garv se Swadeshi’, focusing on minimizing dependence on imported sports tools and promoting home-grown solutions.

The MoU will facilitate high-quality research in sports science and engineering.

It will promote innovation-driven projects for athlete performance enhancement.

The partnership enables knowledge sharing between experts and institutions.

It will contribute to injury prevention and athlete well-being.

15) Answer: B

Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam assumed charge as the new Director of CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR).

She emphasized that India’s science, technology and innovation (STI) policy must adopt agile and flexible models to stay relevant in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital platforms, and global challenges.

She highlighted the theme of “Connecting the Unconnected”, positioning NIScPR as a role model for the Global South and beyond.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

An Indian Armed Forces contingent of 65 personnel departed for the Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, Russia to participate in Exercise ZAPAD 2025 from September 10–16, 2025.

The contingent includes 57 Indian Army personnel, 7 Indian Air Force personnel, and 1 Indian Navy personnel.

Detailed Explanation:

An Indian Armed Forces contingent of 65 personnel departed for the Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, Russia to participate in Exercise ZAPAD 2025 from September 10–16, 2025.

The contingent includes 57 Indian Army personnel, 7 Indian Air Force personnel, and 1 Indian Navy personnel.

The Indian Army contingent is led by a battalion of the KUMAON Regiment, along with troops from other arms and services.

Exercise ZAPAD 2025 is a multilateral joint military exercise aimed at enhancing military cooperation, interoperability, and sharing of tactics, techniques, and procedures in conventional warfare and counter-terrorism operations.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The 11th ACTCM Barge (LSAM 25, Yard 135) was launched on September 8, 2025, at M/s Suryadipta Projects Private Limited, Thane.

The Chief Guest of the launch ceremony was Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi, ACWP&A.

Detailed Explanation:

The 11th ACTCM Barge (LSAM 25, Yard 135) was launched on September 8, 2025, at M/s Suryadipta Projects Private Limited, Thane.

The Chief Guest of the launch ceremony was Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi, ACWP&A.

The contract for 11 ACTCM Barges was signed on March 5, 2021, with M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, an MSME Shipyard.

These barges have been indigenously designed and built in collaboration with an Indian Ship Design firm and the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

Model testing for seaworthiness was conducted at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) revealed a detailed view of star birth in the young star cluster Pismis 24.

Pismis 24 is located about 5,500 light-years from Earth in the constellation Scorpius.

It lies at the heart of the Lobster Nebula, one of the closest regions of massive star formation.

Detailed Explanation:

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) revealed a detailed view of star birth in the young star cluster Pismis 24.

Pismis 24 is located about 5,500 light-years from Earth in the constellation Scorpius.

It lies at the heart of the Lobster Nebula, one of the closest regions of massive star formation.

The discovery provides unique insights into the formation and evolution of hot young stars.

The James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s premier space science observatory.

Webb is an international program led by NASA with its partners, ESA (European Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency).

19) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Abhimanyu Mishra (16 years), chess prodigy from the United States, defeated World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh (19 years) in Round 5 of Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Detailed Explanation:

With this, he became the youngest player to beat a reigning World Champion in classical chess, breaking Gata Kamsky’s 33-year-old record (defeated Garry Kasparov at 17).

Early Records – Youngest International Master (2019) at 10 years, 9 months, 20 days; Youngest Grandmaster (2021) at 12 years, 4 months, 25 days in Budapest, surpassing Sergey Karjakin’s 19-year-old record.

Personal Background – Born 5th February 2009, New Jersey, United States. Parents: Hemant Mishra (from Bhopal, MTech from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology) and Swati Mishra (from Agra). Sibling: Ridhima.

Chess Journey – Introduced to chess at 2 years 8 months by parents, started competing at 5 years. Trained under Indian Grandmasters Arun Prasad Subramanian and Magesh Chandran.

20) Answer: C

National Forest Martyrs Day is observed on the 11th of September of every year.

This day is observed in order to honor those who sacrifice their life to save forests, wildlife, and jungles in India. Still, there are some people whose only source of living is the forest.

In 2013, the Ministry of Environment and Forest announced that National Forest Martyrs Day is observed on the 11th of September every year.

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