GK Questions & Answers | 17 Sept 2025

📰 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz – 17th September 2025


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Q1. On 17 September 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated which milestone birthday?

a) 70th
b) 72nd
c) 75th
d) 80th
👉 Answer: c) 75th
📝 Explanation: PM Modi turned 75 on this day, celebrated with Sewa Pakhwada activities focused on public service, health, and welfare.


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Q2. Which Delhi court case’s documents inspection was scheduled for 26 September 2025?

a) Rafale deal case
b) National Herald case
c) Coal scam case
d) 2G spectrum case
👉 Answer: b) National Herald case
📝 Explanation: The National Herald case involving Congress leaders was in the headlines with the Delhi court scheduling the inspection of documents.


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Q3. The Government of India extended which financial deadline by one day?

a) GST filing
b) PAN-Aadhaar linking
c) Income Tax Return (ITR) filing
d) TDS submission
👉 Answer: c) Income Tax Return (ITR) filing
📝 Explanation: The ITR filing deadline was extended by one more day to provide relief to taxpayers.


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Q4. What is India’s Rabi foodgrain production target for 2025-26?

a) 320 million tonnes
b) 350 million tonnes
c) 362.5 million tonnes
d) 375 million tonnes
👉 Answer: c) 362.5 million tonnes
📝 Explanation: The government set a target of 362.5 million tonnes to boost food security and ensure sufficient grain supply.


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Q5. Which organization accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza in September 2025?

a) Amnesty International
b) Human Rights Watch
c) United Nations Commission
d) International Court of Justice
👉 Answer: c) United Nations Commission
📝 Explanation: A UN Commission report alleged Israel committed genocide in Gaza, sparking global debate.


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Q6. The Prime Minister of which country visited India and met President Droupadi Murmu on 17th September 2025?

a) Sri Lanka
b) Mauritius
c) Nepal
d) Bangladesh
👉 Answer: b) Mauritius
📝 Explanation: Mauritius PM Navin Ramgoolam visited India, highlighting the close India–Mauritius ties.


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Q7. Which climate-related plan did India adopt in September 2025?

a) National Green Hydrogen Mission
b) India’s Cooling Action Plan
c) Mission LiFE
d) Net Zero Action Plan
👉 Answer: b) India’s Cooling Action Plan
📝 Explanation: India adopted a Cooling Action Plan to promote sustainable cooling and reduce environmental impact.


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Q8. Who reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings in September 2025?

a) Harmanpreet Kaur
b) Meg Lanning
c) Smriti Mandhana
d) Ellyse Perry
👉 Answer: c) Smriti Mandhana
📝 Explanation: Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana topped the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings again.


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Q9. What natural disaster hit Uttarakhand in mid-September 2025, leading to multiple casualties?

a) Earthquake
b) Landslides due to heavy rains
c) Flash floods
d) Avalanche
👉 Answer: b) Landslides due to heavy rains
📝 Explanation: Heavy rainfall triggered landslides in Uttarakhand, killing 15 people and injuring several others.


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Q10. India signed an MoU with which international body to align occupational classification for global job opportunities?

a) World Bank
b) IMF
c) International Labour Organization (ILO)
d) OECD
👉 Answer: c) International Labour Organization (ILO)
📝 Explanation: The MoU aims to align India’s job classifications with global standards for better overseas employment opportunities.


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Q11. “Sewa Pakhwada” launched on PM Modi’s birthday focuses on what?

a) Sports events
b) Public service and health campaigns
c) Military drills
d) Cultural festivals
👉 Answer: b) Public service and health campaigns
📝 Explanation: The program includes health camps, cleanliness drives, and welfare schemes.


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Q12. Which Indian state announced a special package for farmers in September 2025?

a) Punjab
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Rajasthan
👉 Answer: a) Punjab
📝 Explanation: Punjab rolled out a special relief package to help farmers tackle crop losses.


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Q13. Which sector got a major boost with India’s Rabi target announcement?

a) IT sector
b) Agriculture
c) Manufacturing
d) Textile
👉 Answer: b) Agriculture
📝 Explanation: The target directly impacts foodgrain security and farm income.


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Q14. Which leader sent birthday wishes to PM Modi on his 75th birthday?

a) Joe Biden
b) Vladimir Putin
c) Rishi Sunak
d) All of the above
👉 Answer: d) All of the above
📝 Explanation: Global leaders extended wishes recognizing India’s growing influence.


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Q15. Which Indian city reported major flooding alongside Uttarakhand’s landslides in September 2025?

a) Chennai
b) Lucknow
c) Guwahati
d) Dehradun
👉 Answer: d) Dehradun
📝 Explanation: Dehradun and nearby regions faced severe rainfall, worsening the disaster.


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Q16. Which international organization partnered with India for renewable energy updates around this time?

a) IRENA
b) WHO
c) UNESCO
d) ADB
👉 Answer: a) IRENA
📝 Explanation: The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) partnered with India on green energy.


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Q17. In business news, which tax-related relief was highlighted in headlines on 17 Sept 2025?

a) GST waiver
b) Corporate tax reduction
c) ITR deadline extension
d) Import duty cut
👉 Answer: c) ITR deadline extension
📝 Explanation: The extension gave taxpayers extra time to file returns.


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Q18. In sports, which Indian state hosted a major athletics meet in mid-September 2025?

a) Haryana
b) Kerala
c) Gujarat
d) Odisha
👉 Answer: b) Kerala
📝 Explanation: Kerala hosted the event as part of its sports promotion programs.


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Q19. What was India’s key environmental commitment highlighted during 17 Sept 2025 news?

a) Net Zero by 2070
b) Cooling Action Plan adoption
c) Ban on plastic exports
d) Forest cover expansion target
👉 Answer: b) Cooling Action Plan adoption
📝 Explanation: It was the main climate initiative in the news.


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Q20. Which Indian women’s cricket star was in headlines for ICC rankings on 17 Sept 2025?

a) Jemimah Rodrigues
b) Deepti Sharma
c) Smriti Mandhana
d) Shafali Verma
👉 Answer: c) Smriti Mandhana
📝 Explanation: She regained the No. 1 ODI batting position globally.


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