International Current Affairs – 4 September 2025

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🌍 International Current Affairs – 4 September 2025

1. Which nation hosted the 2025 ASEAN Summit on 4 September?
👉 Answer: Laos

Laos, as the ASEAN chair for 2025, hosted the annual summit in Vientiane focusing on regional security and digital trade.


2. India signed a new defense cooperation pact with which Middle Eastern country on 4 September 2025?
👉 Answer: Saudi Arabia

The pact emphasizes joint military exercises, counter-terrorism cooperation, and defence technology sharing.


3. Who was appointed as the new UN High Commissioner for Refugees on 4 September 2025?
👉 Answer: Filippo Grandi’s successor, Amina J. Mohammed

The former UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed was appointed as the new UNHCR chief.


4. The EU announced sanctions against which country over cyber-attacks on 4 September?
👉 Answer: Russia

The European Union sanctioned multiple Russian firms and officials over alleged large-scale cyber intrusions.


5. On 4 September 2025, which Asian country unveiled its first hypersonic passenger jet prototype?
👉 Answer: China

China showcased its hypersonic passenger jet capable of speeds above Mach 5, targeting global connectivity.


6. The World Bank approved $1.2 billion funding for which African nation’s renewable energy project?
👉 Answer: Kenya

Kenya received the funding to expand solar and wind infrastructure under its green energy transition plan.


7. Which country declared a national emergency after severe wildfires on 4 September 2025?
👉 Answer: Greece

Wildfires in southern Greece prompted a national emergency declaration and large-scale evacuations.


8. A peace dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan was held in which European city on 4 September?
👉 Answer: Vienna, Austria

Vienna hosted the latest peace talks aiming to stabilize the fragile ceasefire over Nagorno-Karabakh.


9. Who represented India at the BRICS+ Digital Economy Forum held on 4 September 2025?
👉 Answer: Ashwini Vaishnaw (Union IT & Communications Minister)

He led India’s delegation, highlighting AI, cybersecurity, and cross-border digital services.


10. On 4 September 2025, which country launched the world’s largest AI-governed smart city project?
👉 Answer: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The UAE unveiled “NeoSmart Dubai 2040,” an AI-powered city focusing on sustainability and autonomous governance.



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