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Daily Current Affairs
11 September, 2025
1. NASA’s Perseverance rover recently found potential biosignatures in the Sapphire Canyon sample from Jezero Crater. Which of the following minerals were detected that may indicate ancient microbial life?
a) Magnetite and Hematite
b) Vivianite and Greigite
c) Quartz and Feldspar
d) Olivine and Pyroxene
e) Bauxite and Limonite
Answer: b) Vivianite and Greigite
Explanation: NASA’s Perseverance rover collected the Sapphire Canyon sample from Jezero Crater, revealing the presence of Vivianite (iron phosphate) and Greigite (iron sulfide). Both are considered potential biosignatures, though abiotic formation cannot be ruled out.
2. The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the Adi Sanskriti digital platform. Which of the following is NOT one of its three core components?
a) Adi Vishwavidyalaya
b) Adi Sampada
c) Adi Krishi Yojana
d) Adi Haat
e) Digital Tribal University
Answer: c) Adi Krishi Yojana
Explanation: The three main components of Adi Sanskriti are Adi Vishwavidyalaya (Digital Tribal Art Academy), Adi Sampada (digital socio-cultural repository), and Adi Haat (digital marketplace). “Adi Krishi Yojana” is not part of the initiative.
3. The SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle), developed by ISRO, is how tall approximately?
a) 20 meters
b) 25 meters
c) 34 meters
d) 40 meters
e) 50 meters
Answer: c) 34 meters
Explanation: SSLV is a 34-meter tall, 3-stage solid propulsion launch vehicle with a small liquid-fuel Velocity Trimming Module (VTM). It is designed for low-cost, quick-turnaround launches of small satellites.
4. UNICEF’s report “Feeding Profit” highlighted which key global trend among children (5–19 years) between 2000 and 2022?
a) Underweight children have doubled
b) Overweight has overtaken underweight
c) Malnutrition levels have remained the same
d) Stunting has overtaken obesity
e) Healthy weight ratio has improved drastically
Answer: b) Overweight has overtaken underweight
Explanation: According to UNICEF, in 2000, 13% of children were underweight vs. 11% overweight. By 2022, 10% were underweight vs. 20% overweight, showing that overweight has now overtaken underweight as the dominant form of malnutrition.
5. RBI recently launched a new banknote microsite. What is its web address?
a) paisaboltahai.rbi.org.in
b) indiancurrency.rbi.org.in
c) banknotefeatures.rbi.org.in
d) rbi-banknotes.org.in
e) securecurrency.rbi.org.in
Answer: b) indiancurrency.rbi.org.in
Explanation: The RBI launched indiancurrency.rbi.org.in as a new microsite to educate the public about banknotes, replacing the older paisaboltahai site. It provides 360° views, multimedia content, and anti-counterfeit awareness.
6. PhonePe partnered with which organisations to promote Udyam registrations for MSMEs?
a) RBI & NABARD
b) SEBI & SIDBI
c) MSME Ministry & SIDBI
d) Ministry of Finance & EXIM Bank
e) NITI Aayog & SIDBI
Answer: c) MSME Ministry & SIDBI
Explanation: PhonePe partnered with the Ministry of MSME and SIDBI to help more small merchants register on Udyam, thereby enabling them to access credit, subsidies, and welfare schemes.
7. From which date will SEBI’s relaxed rules for FPIs investing exclusively in government bonds take effect?
a) 1 January 2025
b) 10 September 2025
c) 8 February 2026
d) 15 August 2026
e) 1 April 2026
Answer: c) 8 February 2026
Explanation: SEBI’s revised regulations for FPIs (under Fully Accessible Route) investing only in Indian government securities will be applicable from 8 February 2026. These investors will face lighter disclosure requirements.
8. The proposed EPFO 3.0 initiative is expected to allow which new facility for subscribers?
a) Loan against PF without collateral
b) Cryptocurrency investment
c) PF withdrawals via ATM or UPI
d) Free health insurance for PF holders
e) Zero contribution scheme for pensioners
Answer: c) PF withdrawals via ATM or UPI
Explanation: EPFO 3.0 is aimed at providing bank-like digital services, including seamless withdrawals of provident fund balances through ATMs or UPI, enhancing user convenience.
9. Which retirement savings proposal by AMFI is inspired by the U.S. 401(k) plan?
a) Mutual Fund–Guaranteed Pension Scheme (MF-GPS)
b) National Pension System (NPS Plus)
c) Public Provident Mutual Fund Scheme (PPMFS)
d) Mutual Fund–Voluntary Retirement Account (MF-VRA)
e) Atal Pension Mutual Fund Scheme (APMFS)
Answer: d) Mutual Fund–Voluntary Retirement Account (MF-VRA)
Explanation: AMFI proposed the MF–VRA scheme, modeled on the U.S. 401(k). It allows voluntary contributions, tax benefits, employer participation, and portability to boost retirement savings in India.
10. Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in India are primarily registered under which law?
a) Indian Cooperative Societies Act
b) Companies Act (as Producer Companies)
c) Agricultural Marketing Act
d) NABARD Act
e) Farmers’ Rights Act
Answer: b) Companies Act (as Producer Companies)
Explanation: FPOs are mostly registered as Producer Companies under the Companies Act, though some also operate as cooperatives. They enable small farmers to pool resources, increase bargaining power, and access markets more efficiently.
