Q1. Which Indian biosphere reserve was recently included in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves?

a) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
b) Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve
c) Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve
d) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
Answer: b) Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve

Q2. The first phase of which international airport was inaugurated on 30 September 2025?

a) Jewar International Airport
b) Navi Mumbai International Airport
c) Mopa Airport (Goa)
d) Rajkot International Airport
Answer: b) Navi Mumbai International Airport

Q3. 30 September is observed as which international day?

a) International Literacy Day
b) International Translation Day
c) International Peace Day
d) International Tourism Day
Answer: b) International Translation Day

Q4. India refused to accept the Asia Cup 2025 trophy because it was to be presented by:

a) Pakistan’s Prime Minister
b) Pakistan’s Foreign Minister
c) Pakistan’s Interior Minister
d) ICC Chairman
Answer: c) Pakistan’s Interior Minister

Q5. Which Indian travel companies have partnered with Disney Cruise Line in September 2025?

a) MakeMyTrip & Yatra
b) Thomas Cook India & SOTC
c) ClearTrip & EaseMyTrip
d) IRCTC & Akbar Travels
Answer: b) Thomas Cook India & SOTC

Q6. Which state police launched a Victim Identification Task Force training against child sexual abuse material (CSAM)?

a) Karnataka
b) Kerala
c) Maharashtra
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Kerala

Q7. According to India’s Defence Minister, modern warfare is increasingly measured in:

a) Hours
b) Minutes
c) Seconds
d) Days
Answer: c) Seconds

Q8. Which two countries are co-hosting the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025?

a) India & Sri Lanka
b) India & Bangladesh
c) India & Australia
d) India & England
Answer: a) India & Sri Lanka

Q9. Why did September 2025 see a surge in IPO listings in India?

a) Favorable RBI policy changes
b) Regulatory deadlines for March 2025 financials
c) Global stock market rally
d) Government subsidy to listed firms
Answer: b) Regulatory deadlines for March 2025 financials

Q10. Which festival was observed on 30 September 2025, leading to bank holidays in several states?

a) Maha Navami
b) Durga Ashtami / Maha Ashtami
c) Vijayadashami
d) Diwali
Answer: b) Durga Ashtami / Maha Ashtami