Current Affairs Quiz – 22 September 2025

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📝 Current Affairs Quiz – 22 September 2025

🔹 National (India)

Q1. The Government of India kept its borrowing plan for Oct–Mar FY26 unchanged at how much?
a) ₹5.2 lakh crore
b) ₹6.8 lakh crore
c) ₹7.5 lakh crore
d) ₹8.2 lakh crore

Answer: b) ₹6.8 lakh crore
Explanation: For FY26, total borrowing is ~₹14.82 lakh crore. Of this, ₹6.8 lakh crore will be raised in the second half (Oct–Mar).


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Q2. Which Chief Minister launched the GST Reform Awareness Campaign (22–29 September 2025)?
a) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
b) Yogi Adityanath
c) Siddaramaiah
d) Mamata Banerjee

Answer: b) Yogi Adityanath
Explanation: The campaign was launched in Uttar Pradesh to spread awareness about GST reforms and encourage Swadeshi products.


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Q3. Why was 22 September 2025 called a “Sangam Day”?
a) Independence Day, Janmashtami, and Equinox together
b) GST reform rollout, Sharadotsav start, and Autumnal Equinox coincided
c) Launch of UPI 2.0, GST Bill, and Republic Day coincided
d) Lunar eclipse, Solar eclipse, and Equinox

Answer: b) GST reform rollout, Sharadotsav start, and Autumnal Equinox coincided
Explanation: The day was symbolic of three important events aligning on the same date.


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Q4. Which state government began the Socio-Economic & Educational Survey on 22 September 2025?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) West Bengal
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra

Answer: c) Karnataka
Explanation: CM Siddaramaiah confirmed that the survey would begin despite resistance within Congress ranks.


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Q5. How many vacancies were announced in EMRS (Eklavya Model Residential Schools) on 22 Sept 2025?
a) 5,500
b) 6,200
c) 7,267
d) 8,000

Answer: c) 7,267
Explanation: The vacancies include both teaching and non-teaching posts across India.


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🔹 International

Q6. At the UNGA sidelines, India’s EAM S. Jaishankar was scheduled to meet which US leader?
a) Antony Blinken
b) Kamala Harris
c) Marco Rubio
d) Joe Biden

Answer: c) Marco Rubio
Explanation: Marco Rubio is the US Secretary of State, and the meeting aimed to strengthen diplomatic ties.


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Q7. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s US visit on 22 Sept 2025 was mainly to discuss:
a) Space cooperation and defense
b) Trade tariffs, dairy market access, and visa issues
c) Climate change and AI technology
d) Indian diaspora investments

Answer: b) Trade tariffs, dairy market access, and visa issues
Explanation: The negotiations aimed at reducing trade barriers between India and the USA.


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🔹 Economy & Business

Q8. For FY26, India’s fiscal deficit target was fixed at:
a) 3.5% of GDP
b) 4.4% of GDP
c) 5.2% of GDP
d) 6% of GDP

Answer: b) 4.4% of GDP
Explanation: The government set the fiscal deficit target to maintain financial stability while meeting expenditure needs.


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Q9. On 22 September 2025, Indian stock markets showed stability due to:
a) Rupee appreciation against the dollar
b) Lower fuel prices
c) Clarity on government borrowing plans
d) Rise in exports

Answer: c) Clarity on government borrowing plans
Explanation: Investors gained confidence after the borrowing plan was confirmed unchanged.


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🔹 Environment & Society

Q10. Which Indian city observed “No Car Day” on 22 Sept 2025?
a) Bhopal
b) Jaipur
c) Indore
d) Lucknow

Answer: c) Indore
Explanation: Indore organized “World Car-Free Day” to promote eco-friendly transport and reduce pollution.


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Q11. What special astronomical event occurred on 22 September 2025?
a) Total Solar Eclipse
b) Winter Solstice
c) Lunar Eclipse
d) Autumnal Equinox

Answer: d) Autumnal Equinox
Explanation: On this day, day and night are almost equal worldwide, marking the start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.


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