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Daily Current Affairs
25 & 26 September, 2025
1. India’s first overseas defence manufacturing facility was inaugurated in which country?
A. UAE
B. Morocco
C. France
D. South Africa
E. Egypt
Answer: B. Morocco
Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated India’s first overseas defence manufacturing facility in Berrechid, Morocco, established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), producing Wheeled Armoured Platforms (WhAP) for the Royal Moroccan Army.
2. What is the maximum range of India’s Agni-Prime missile tested from a rail-based launcher?
A. 700 km
B. 1,500 km
C. 2,000 km
D. 3,000 km
E. 5,000 km
Answer: C. 2,000 km
Explanation: Agni-Prime is an intermediate-range ballistic missile with a range of up to 2,000 km. It was tested for the first time from a rail-based mobile launcher to enhance mobility, survivability, and reduce detectability.
3. By how much has India’s total forest area increased between 2010-11 and 2021-22?
A. 5,000 sq km
B. 10,000 sq km
C. 17,444 sq km
D. 25,000 sq km
E. 30,000 sq km
Answer: C. 17,444 sq km
Explanation: According to MoSPI’s forest accounting publication, India’s total forest area increased from 697,898 sq km in 2010–11 to 715,342 sq km in 2021–22, a net addition of 17,444 sq km (+2.5%).
4. What is the primary purpose of the newly launched GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)?
A. Monitor GST collections
B. Resolve GST disputes through a specialized forum
C. Set GST rates
D. Approve GST refunds
E. Audit MSMEs
Answer: B. Resolve GST disputes through a specialized forum
Explanation: GSTAT provides a nationwide, independent appellate forum for dispute resolution under GST laws, offering time-bound, plain-language decisions and digital hearings.
5. From April 1, 2026, what is mandatory for all digital payment transactions in India as per RBI?
A. Only passwords
B. Biometric authentication only
C. Two-factor authentication (2FA)
D. OTP for international transactions only
E. No authentication
Answer: C. Two-factor authentication (2FA)
Explanation: RBI has mandated 2FA for all digital transactions to enhance security and reduce fraud, requiring at least two of the three factors: something the user knows, has, or is.
6. Which country became the first to accept UPI payments outside India through Qatar Duty Free?
A. UAE
B. Qatar
C. Singapore
D. Saudi Arabia
E. Malaysia
Answer: B. Qatar
Explanation: NPCI, in collaboration with Qatar National Bank, enabled UPI acceptance in Qatar, with Qatar Duty Free outlets being the first merchant to facilitate seamless payments for Indian tourists.
7. Social Stock Exchange (SSE) audits are mandatory for which entities?
A. All companies
B. Only NGOs listed on SSE that have raised funds
C. Banks and NBFCs
D. Government-owned enterprises
E. Private limited companies
Answer: B. Only NGOs listed on SSE that have raised funds
Explanation: Sebi’s revised rules require Annual Impact Report (AIR) audits for social enterprises that have successfully raised funds via SSE, ensuring genuine and measurable social impact.
8. The Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI) reported by RBI in June 2025 improved to:
A. 85.2
B. 87.5
C. 89.9
D. 91.3
E. 95.0
Answer: C. 89.9
Explanation: sDQI evaluates the quality of data submitted by banks. RBI reported an improvement to 89.9 in June 2025 from 89.3 in March 2025, strengthening risk-based supervision and financial stability monitoring.
9. What is the main purpose of NDB issuing a rupee-denominated bond in India?
A. Reduce inflation
B. Raise funds in rupees for Indian projects
C. Promote foreign currency bonds
D. Replace government bonds
E. Finance exports only
Answer: B. Raise funds in rupees for Indian projects
Explanation: NDB plans to issue its first rupee-denominated bond to raise funds for infrastructure and development projects, while promoting internationalisation of the Indian rupee.
10. By how much are retail NBFC NPAs expected to rise in FY26 according to Moody’s?
A. 5–10 bps
B. 10–15 bps
C. 20–30 bps
D. 50–60 bps
E. 100 bps
Answer: C. 20–30 bps
Explanation: Moody’s expects a moderate rise in retail NPAs for NBFCs in FY26 due to increased vehicle loans and credit growth, though overall loan quality is expected to remain stable.
