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Daily Current Affairs
24 September, 2025
1. The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 was launched by which ministry?
a) Ministry of Science and Technology
b) Ministry of Defence
c) Ministry of Education
d) Ministry of Skill Development
e) NITI Aayog
Answer: c) Ministry of Education
Explanation: The Union Education Ministry launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 to promote grassroots innovation among school students across Classes 6–12 in six lakh schools.
2. In the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, India secured which overall rank?
a) 25
b) 38
c) 45
d) 50
e) 81
Answer: b) 38
Explanation: India improved its rank from 81st in 2015 to 38th in 2025 in the Global Innovation Index, though weaknesses remained in energy productivity and industrial diversification.
3. The CORE Programme launched by HQ IDS primarily focuses on:
a) Environmental sustainability
b) Civil-military synergy and strategic leadership
c) Agricultural reforms
d) Public health system strengthening
e) Rural digitalization
Answer: b) Civil-military synergy and strategic leadership
Explanation: The Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme aims to strengthen civil-military dialogue, improve strategic awareness, and encourage holistic decision-making in complex security scenarios.
4. S&P Global Ratings retained India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2025-26 at:
a) 5.8%
b) 6.0%
c) 6.5%
d) 7.0%
e) 7.8%
Answer: c) 6.5%
Explanation: S&P projected India’s FY26 GDP growth at 6.5%, supported by strong domestic demand, good monsoon, and government investments, while Q1 FY26 saw growth of 7.8%.
5. Unclaimed deposits that remain inactive for 10 years are transferred to which fund?
a) Investor Protection Fund (IPF)
b) National Surplus Fund (NSF)
c) Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund
d) National Small Savings Fund (NSSF)
e) Financial Stability and Development Fund (FSDF)
Answer: c) Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund
Explanation: Unclaimed deposits such as dormant accounts or matured FDs are transferred to the DEA Fund at RBI after 10 years, from where depositors can later claim with interest.
6. FACE, India’s first fintech Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO), was recognised by RBI in which year?
a) 2022
b) 2023
c) 2024
d) 2025
e) 2026
Answer: c) 2024
Explanation: RBI recognised the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) as India’s first SRO for fintech in July 2024 to promote transparency, consumer protection, and ethical fintech practices.
7. Which ministry is considering empowering the central government to empanel private ODR firms for MSME delayed payments?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
c) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
d) Ministry of MSME
e) Ministry of Law and Justice
Answer: d) Ministry of MSME
Explanation: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is exploring this proposal to speed up dispute resolution for delayed payments, as over 2.5 lakh MSME claims are pending.
8. Which bank recently launched eRUPI Person-to-Person (P2P) digital gifting on its UPI app?
a) State Bank of India
b) HDFC Bank
c) Bank of Baroda
d) ICICI Bank
e) Axis Bank
Answer: c) Bank of Baroda
Explanation: Bank of Baroda introduced eRUPI P2P digital gifting via its bob इ Pay UPI app, powered by NPCI’s eRUPI system, allowing secure digital vouchers up to ₹10,000.
9. Who received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 71st National Film Awards (2023)?
a) Amitabh Bachchan
b) Rani Mukerji
c) Mohanlal
d) Shah Rukh Khan
e) Kamal Haasan
Answer: c) Mohanlal
Explanation: Veteran actor Mohanlal was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 71st National Film Awards for his immense contribution to Indian cinema.
10. Which film won the Best Feature Film award at the 71st National Film Awards?
a) Jawan
b) The Kerala Story
c) Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
d) 12th Fail
e) Sam Bahadur
Answer: d) 12th Fail
Explanation: The Hindi film 12th Fail, starring Vikrant Massey, was awarded Best Feature Film for its impactful storytelling and inspiring social message.
