Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 04, 2025

September 4, 2025

With reference to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), consider the following statements:
1. It was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
2. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
3. Its headquarters is located in Mumbai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: c

Current Context : Shri Rajit Punhani, a 1991-batch IAS officer (Bihar cadre), assumed charge as the CEO of FSSAI.

About FSSAI

Full Form: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Established under: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Type: Autonomous body
Works under: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Headquarters: New Delhi
Mandate: Lays down standards for food articles and regulates their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import to ensure safe and wholesome food.

Which of the following statements about the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are correct?
1. It has a total land area of about 71,000 sq. km, with Abu Dhabi covering nearly 84%.
2. Its terrain includes coastal plains, deserts, and the Hajar Mountains.
3. Its official language is Arabic, but courts also recognize Hindi and Russian.
4. The UAE’s currency is the Dinar.
Options :

(A) 1, 2 and 3 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2, 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: A

Current Context: Dr. Deepak Mittal, a 1998-batch IFS officer, has been appointed as India’s new Ambassador to the UAE.

About UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE)

Location: Southeastern Arabian Peninsula; borders Saudi Arabia (west & south), Oman (east & southeast), and maritime borders with Iran.
Area: ~71,000 sq. km (Abu Dhabi covers ~84% of total area).
Terrain:
- Coastal plains (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah)
- Vast deserts (part of Rub’ al Khali)
- Hajar Mountains in the east
Official Language: Arabic (English widely used); courts also recognize Chinese, French, Hindi, Russian.
Currency: UAE Dirham (AED)

The Kapas Kisan App, launched by the Union Textiles Minister, primarily aims to:

(A) Provide weather forecasts for cotton farmers
(B) Enable export of Indian cotton to foreign markets
(C) Streamline cotton procurement under MSP
(D) Train farmers in organic cotton farming

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Answer: C

Current Context : Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh launched the Kapas Kisan App.

Aim: To streamline cotton procurement under Minimum Support Price (MSP) and protect farmers from distress sales.

About the App

Self-Registration → Farmers register using Aadhaar-linked mobile numbers.
Slot Booking → Farmers can book delivery slots to avoid long queues.
Payment Tracking → Real-time monitoring of payment status.
Language Accessibility → Multiple Indian languages for inclusivity.
Design → Simple, farmer-centric interface.

Significance

Ensures transparent and timely MSP procurement.
Reduces dependence on middlemen.
Supports the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) in digitized records and logistics.
Aligns with Digital India and Agri-Tech push.

Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited, launched in Bihar, aims to:

(A) Provide crop insurance to farmers
(B) Offer digital and affordable loans to rural women entrepreneurs
(C) Train women in digital literacy
(D) Replace microfinance institutions in urban areas

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Answer: B

Current Context : PM Narendra Modi launched Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited.

Objective: Provide digital, affordable loans to rural women entrepreneurs.
Initial Fund: ₹105 crore transferred to the institution’s account.

About Jeevika Nidhi

A state-level cooperative society for financial assistance at low interest rates.
Alternative to costly microfinance institutions (18%–24% interest).
Membership: All registered cluster-level federations under Jeevika are members.
Governance: Jointly funded by State and Central Government.

Features

Digital Model → Direct benefit transfer into bank accounts of Jeevika Didis.
Tech Support → 12,000 cadres equipped with tablets for outreach and monitoring.

Vikram 3201, India’s first indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, was developed by which organisation?

(A) DRDO
(B) Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL)
(C) CDAC Pune
(D) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)

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Answer: D

Current Context: India unveiled its first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor Vikram 3201 at the Semicon India 2025 conference.

ABOUT VIKRAM 3201

Developed by: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
Fabricated at: ISRO’s Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh
Predecessor: Vikram 1601 (16-bit, used in launch vehicles since 2009)
Purpose: Specially designed for rockets and satellites (not consumer devices)
Functions:
- Navigation
- Control and mission management in launch vehicles
- Real-time calculations to ensure rocket stability and course accuracy

KEY FEATURES

Military-grade design: Works in –55°C to +125°C, resistant to vibration, heat, radiation
Upgrades over Vikram 1601:
- Supports 64-bit floating-point operations
- Compatible with Ada programming language
- On-chip 1553B bus interfaces for secure communication
Significance: First time India has indigenously designed and fabricated a processor of this scale for launch vehicle avionics

Which city will host the 2026 BWF Badminton World Championships?

(A) Mumbai
(B) Hyderabad
(C) New Delhi
(D) Bengaluru

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Answer: (c)

Current Context: New Delhi will host the BWF Badminton World Championships 2026, announced at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Paris edition.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Host: New Delhi, India
Last hosted in India: 2009 (Hyderabad)
Last hosted in Asia: 2018 (Nanjing, China)
Significance:
- Enhances India’s sporting profile
- Boosts sports tourism and global engagement
- Celebrates success of Indian badminton stars

What is the full form of BHARATI?

(A) Bharat’s Hub for Agricultural Resources and Trade Integration
(B) Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement
(C) Bharat’s Agriculture Research and Technology Incubation
(D) Bharat’s Hub for Agro-based Research and Trade Innovation

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Answer: (b)

Current Context: APEDA launched BHARATI initiative to strengthen India’s agri-food exports.

ABOUT BHARATI

Full Form: Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement
Launched by: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
Target: Empower 100 agri-food and agri-tech startups
Vision: Achieve USD 50 billion agri-food exports by 2030

FOCUS AREAS

High-value exports: GI-tagged products, organic foods, superfoods, livestock, AYUSH products
Tech integration: AI-based quality control, blockchain traceability, IoT-enabled cold chains, agri-fintech
Startup support: 3-month acceleration program covering product development, compliance, and market access.

With reference to the Coconut Development Board (CDB), consider the following statements:
1. It was established in 1981 as a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
2. Its headquarters is located in Kochi, Kerala.
3. It has regional offices in Chennai, Bangalore, Guwahati, and Patna.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: d

Current Context: The Coconut Development Board celebrated World Coconut Day by launching newly revised schemes for the integrated development of the coconut sector.

ABOUT CDB

Established on: 12 January 1981
Type: Statutory body
Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India
Headquarters: Kochi, Kerala
Regional Offices: Bangalore (Karnataka), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Guwahati (Assam), Patna (Bihar)

FUNCTIONS OF CDB

Promote integrated development of coconut production and utilization
Provide technical advice to coconut cultivators and industry
Offer financial assistance for expansion of coconut area
Encourage modern processing technologies for value addition
Suggest measures for remunerative prices for coconut products
Recommend improvements in marketing, imports, and exports
Fix grades, standards, and specifications for coconut and its products