September 30, 2025

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 30, 2025

September 30, 2025
International Translation Day is observed every year on:
  • (A) 28 September
  • (B) 29 September
  • (C) 30 September
  • (D) 1 October
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Answer: C

Observed  every year on 30th September

Purpose: To pay tribute to language professionals (translators, interpreters, etc.) and their role in fostering international dialogue, peace, and security.

With reference to Dubai’s Autonomous Zone (DAZ), consider the following:
1. It will be operational by 2026.
2. It includes driverless metro, robo-taxis, and self-driving water taxis.
3. Dubai’s goal is to make 50% of daily trips autonomous by 2030.
Which of the above are correct?
  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 2 and 3 only
  • (C) 1 and 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A

Current Context: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a 15-kilometre Dubai Autonomous Zone (DAZ) for self-driving vehicles and marine transport, which will be operational by 2026.

ABOUT Dubai Autonomous Zone (DAZ)

  • Location: Extends across Al Jaddaf Metro Station, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Dubai Festival City.
  • Launch Year: Early 2026.
  • Goal: Supports Dubai’s plan to make 25% of daily trips autonomous by 2030.

Autonomous Features

  • Driverless metro connectivity.
  • RoboTaxis, RoboBuses, and autonomous shuttles.
  • Logistics vehicles, delivery robots, and road-sweeping bots.
  • Self-driving marine abras (water taxis).
India won its 9th Asia Cup title in 2025 by defeating:
  • (A) Sri Lanka
  • (B) Pakistan
  • (C) Bangladesh
  • (D) Afghanistan
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Answer: B

Current Context: India won their ninth Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Stadium on 28 September 2025. Chasing 147, India recovered from 20/3 to secure victory by five wickets, with Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 leading the chase.

ABOUT Asia Cup 2025 Final

  • Venue: Dubai International Stadium, UAE
  • Date: 28 September 2025
  • Result: India (150/5) defeated Pakistan (147) by 5 wickets
  • Key Performers:
    • Tilak Varma – 69* (Match-winning knock)
    • Shivam Dube – 33 off 22 balls (supporting role)
    • Kuldeep Yadav – 4/30 (crucial bowling spell)

Awards – Asia Cup 2025

  • Man of the Match (Final): Tilak Varma
  • Most Valuable Player of Tournament: Kuldeep Yadav
  • Player of the Tournament: Abhishek Sharma

 

About Asia Cup

  • Founded: 1984
  • Governing Body: Asian Cricket Council (ACC)
  • Formats: ODI and T20I (alternating with ICC tournaments)
  • India’s Record: 9 titles (most successful team)
  • Other Winners: Sri Lanka – 6 titles, Pakistan – 2 titles
  • 2025 Final Venue: Dubai International Stadium, UAE

Special Recognition : BCCI Announced ₹21 crore cash prize for players and support staff for their unbeaten run in the tournament.

Who became the first mushroom scientist (mycologist) to lead the Botanical Survey of India in 2025?
  • (A) Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
  • (B) Dr. Kanad Das
  • (C) Dr. A.P. Das
  • (D) Dr. S.K. Singh
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Answer: B

Current Context: Dr. Kanad Das has been appointed as the 13th Director of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), becoming the first mycologist (mushroom scientist) to lead the institute.

ABOUT Dr. Kanad Das

  • Expertise: Internationally known fungal taxonomist; discovered 165+ new mushroom species and 2 new genera.
  • Academic Work: Published 170 research papers and authored 8 books on mushrooms.
  • Experience: Over 25 years in botanical sciences; served at Central National Herbarium and Acharya J.C. Bose Indian Botanic Garden.
  • Career Start: Began as a research scholar at BSI Dehradun Centre.

 

ABOUT Botanical Survey of India (BSI)

  • Established: 1890.
  • Parent Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
  • Headquarters: Kolkata.
  • Network: 11 regional centres, 4 supporting units.
  • Mission: Explore, document, and conserve India’s floral wealth.

 

Who won gold in women’s 50m prone rifle at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025?
  • (A) Anshik
  • (B) Aadhya Agrawal
  • (C) Anushka Thokur
  • (D) Mehuli Ghosh
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Answer: C

Current Context: India won five medals, including a clean sweep in the women’s 50m prone rifle event, at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 hosted for the first time in New Delhi.

Highlights of Performance

  • Women’s 50m Prone Rifle:
    • Gold – Anushka Thokur
    • Silver – Anshik
    • Bronze – Aadhya Agrawal
  • Men’s 50m Prone Rifle:
    • Silver – Deependra Singh Shekhawat
    • Bronze – Rohit Kanyan

 

ABOUT ISSF Junior World Cup 2025

  • Edition: 11th.
  • Venue: Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi.
  • Dates: Concludes on October 2, 2025.
  • Participants: 208 shooters from 19 countries.
  • Indian Contingent: 69 shooters.
  • Significance: First time India is hosting this prestigious junior shooting championship.

 

Who received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024 for seismological studies?
  • (A) Susobhan Neogi
  • (B) Shyam Sundar Rai
  • (C) Kanad Das
  • (D) R. Venkataramani
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Answer: B

Current Context: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, honouring 20 scientists for excellence in mineral exploration, geophysics, and applied geosciences.

ABOUT National Geoscience Awards

  • Established: 1966 by Ministry of Mines.
  • Formerly Known As: National Mineral Awards (till 2009).
  • Objective: To recognise individuals and teams for outstanding contributions in geosciences, mineral discovery, mining technology, and applied geosciences.
  • Eligibility: Any Indian citizen with significant contributions in geosciences.
  • Categories:
    1. National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement
    2. National Geoscience Award
    3. National Young Geoscientist Award

Key Recipients – 2024

  • Lifetime Achievement: Prof. Shyam Sundar Rai (Seismological studies in Peninsular India, Himalayas, and Ladakh).
  • Young Geoscientist: Shri Susobhan Neogi, GSI (Research on tectonic evolution and mineral genesis).
  • Others: 10 awards for mining technology, groundwater studies, strategic mineral exploration, and applied geosciences.
Who won the Krishi Media Award 2025 for contributions to agricultural journalism?
  • (A) P. Sainath
  • (B) Amshi Prasannakumar
  • (C) Ravish Kumar
  • (D) Devendra Sharma
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Answer: B

Current Context: Veteran journalist Amshi Prasannakumar from Mysuru has been awarded the Hombale Samhita Harinikumar Alumni Krishi Media Award – 2025 for his contributions to agricultural journalism.

ABOUT Krishi Media Award

  • Instituted By: Alumni Association of University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore.
  • Objective:
    • Encourage quality agricultural journalism.
    • Promote farmer awareness through media.
    • Inspire young journalists to cover rural and farming issues.
  • Venue & Date: Award to be presented on October 11, 2025 at Veterinary College Campus, Hebbal, Bengaluru.
Which of the following has been newly declared as a Ramsar Site in Bihar (2025)?
1. Gokul Jalashaya (Buxar)
2. Udaipur Jheel (West Champaran)
3. Kabar Tal (Begusarai)
Options :
  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 2 and 3 only
  • (C) 1 and 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A

Current Context: Two wetlands from Bihar — Gokul Jalashaya (Buxar) and Udaipur Jheel (West Champaran) — have been designated as Ramsar Sites.

ABOUT Gokul Jalashaya

  • Type: Oxbow lake on southern edge of River Ganga.
  • Features: Seasonal flood pulses influence marshes and agriculture.
  • Biodiversity: Home to 50+ bird species; supports local fishing and irrigation.
  • Role: Acts as flood buffer for nearby villages.

ABOUT Udaipur Jheel

  • Location: West Champaran; bordered by Udaipur Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Flora: 280+ plant species; includes endemic herb Alysicarpus roxburghianus.
  • Fauna: Important wintering site for 35 migratory bird species; hosts vulnerable common pochard (Aythya ferina).

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