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Current Affairs September 28, 2025: Top Stories for Competitive Exams (100 Questions)
Topic A: India’s UNESCO Heritage Push (Chhath Puja) – Q1 to Q11
Q No.
Question
Answer
1
What status is India currently seeking for the festival of Chhath Puja?
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list
2
Which edition of the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme featured the announcement about India’s push for Chhath Puja’s UNESCO status?
126th episode
3
Which Union Ministry is the Nodal Body preparing the nomination dossier for UNESCO?
Ministry of Culture
4
Which two deities are honored during the performance of Chhath Puja rituals?
The Sun God (Surya Devta) and Chhathi Maiya
5
Which three regions/states are the primary key regions where Chhath Puja is predominantly celebrated in India?
Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh
6
Besides India, in which neighboring country is Chhath Puja also predominantly celebrated?
Nepal
7
How many days do the rigorous fasts and rituals of Chhath Puja typically last?
Four days
8
The core theme of Chhath Puja is described as a vibrant expression of what kind of harmony?
Ecological harmony
9
Devotees offer prayers and ‘arghya’ to the setting and rising sun at what type of natural locations?
Riverbanks/ponds
10
Which Indian festival’s successful inclusion on the UNESCO ICH list in 2021 serves as a precedent for this initiative?
Durga Puja in Kolkata
11
The initiative aims at recognising the deep cultural and spiritual significance and showcasing what two qualities of India globally?
Rich cultural diversity and spiritual depth
Topic B: India-Pakistan UNGA Exchange on Terrorism – Q12 to Q22
Q No.
Question
Single Answer
12
At which international forum did the sharp diplomatic exchange between India and Pakistan on terrorism take place?
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
13
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar referred to a neighbor as the “epicentre of global terrorism” without explicitly naming which country?
Pakistan
14
Which specific diplomatic protest action did India stage as Pakistan’s envoy began his first rebuttal?
A walkout
15
What crucial, high-impact term did Pakistan’s envoy furiously admit/protest while rejecting the allegation?
“Terroristan”
16
The External Affairs Minister’s speech called for what action to counter nations that sponsor terror?
Deeper international cooperation
17
Which Indian official, a Second Secretary, effectively stated that Pakistan admitted the accusation by choosing to respond?
Rentala Srinivas
18
What diplomatic tool did Pakistan’s Second Secretary, Muhammad Rashid, exercise to respond to India’s unnamed accusations?
The “right of reply”
19
India’s key speaker at the UNGA, S. Jaishankar, is the head of which government portfolio?
External Affairs Minister
20
India’s strategy of referring to a neighbor as the “epicentre of global terrorism” without naming them is an example of what diplomatic tactic?
Strategic ambiguity
21
The diplomatic exchange is cited as an example of what concept in international relations, meaning a counter-attack or quick retort?
Diplomatic parry and riposte
22
India’s long-standing diplomatic stance at global forums is centered on condemning what core issue against its neighbor?
Topic C: National Affairs (Karur Stampede Tragedy) – Q23 to Q33
Q No.
Question
Single Answer
23
The stampede tragedy occurred at a political rally in which city and state of India?
Karur, Tamil Nadu
24
The political rally was organized by actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, which is abbreviated as what?
TVK (Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam)
25
Around how many people were reported injured in the Karur stampede?
Around 58
26
Which central government leader expressed condolences and wished a swift recovery for the injured?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
27
Who is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu who conveyed deep sorrow and directed immediate relief operations?
M.K. Stalin
28
Which senior police official (ADGP Law and Order) supervised the situation at Karur?
Davidson Devasirvatham
29
What was the atmosphere at the hospital described as, due to the number of casualties?
“War-like”
30
The official investigation was launched to look into what regarding the organization of the event?
Lapses (or Lapses in crowd control/safety)
31
The tragedy was primarily caused by panic and a crowd surge in what kind of venue?
Tightly packed venue
32
The incident highlights the crucial need for robust crowd management protocols and what other type of official system?
Effective emergency response systems
33
The debate triggered by the incident focuses on crowd control and what other public concern at large gatherings?
Safety
Topic D: International Affairs (Peru Protests) – Q34 to Q44
Q No.
Question
Single Answer
34
The protests against President Dina Boluarte in Peru are primarily led by which generational group?
Gen Z
35
What specific reform was cited as the immediate trigger for the protests in Peru?
Pension System Reform
36
The deep public distrust in Peru is reflected in the Congress’s low approval rating of what percentage (July report)?
3%
37
The protests demand accountability for the killing of dozens of protesters that occurred in late 2022 when President Boluarte took which political action?
Took power
38
The Peruvian Gen Z (18-29 age group) constitutes what percentage of the country’s population?
27%
39
What international cultural symbol (a skull in a straw hat) from a Japanese manga is being used by the Peruvian protesters?
“One Piece”
40
The demonstrations are rattling which major Peruvian industry?
Mining industry
41
Which key mining company was mentioned as having temporarily shut down its mill due to the demonstrations?
Hudbay Minerals
42
Peru is the world’s third-largest producer of which essential metal?
Copper
43
The current administration is seen as attempting to weaken courts, watchdogs, and prosecutors, a process known as what?
Democratic Backsliding
44
The political context in Peru is reminiscent of the political environment under which former President in the 1990s?
Fujimori
Topic E: International Affairs (Iran Sanctions) – Q45 to Q55
Q No.
Question
Single Answer
45
Which UN body originally imposed sanctions on Iran between 2006 and 2010?
UN Security Council
46
Which three European nations (known as the E3) triggered the re-imposition of UN sanctions on Iran?
Britain, France, and Germany
47
What is the full abbreviation for the 2015 nuclear deal, which aimed to curb Iran’s nuclear program?
JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action)
48
What specific key measure has the United Nations (UN) re-instated on Iran?
An arms embargo
49
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian stated the country has no intention of leaving which non-proliferation treaty?
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
50
The end of the decade-long nuclear deal is expected to exacerbate tensions in which major geopolitical region?
The Middle East
51
Which country, referred to as Iran’s arch foe, strongly approved the reimposition of the sanctions?
Israel
52
The re-imposition of sanctions was triggered by the European powers due to accusations that Iran had violated what?
The 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA)
53
The re-imposition process for the sanctions, triggered by the E3, is often referred to by which common international relations term?
“Snapback” mechanism
54
Iran has warned of what kind of official reaction to the sanctions?
A “harsh response”
55
The JCPOA originally included Iran, the E3, Russia, China, and which other permanent member of the UN Security Council?
The US
Topic F: Sports (India Wins Asia Cup Title 2025) – Q56 to Q66
Q No.
Question
Single Answer
56
What is the name of the cricket tournament India won in 2025?
Asia Cup Cricket Tournament
57
Who was the runner-up in the Asia Cup 2025 final against India?
Pakistan
58
In which city and country was the Final Match Venue of the Asia Cup 2025?
Dubai, UAE
59
By what margin did India win the final match?
Five wickets
60
Which Indian bowler was the key performer in the final, taking 4 wickets for 30 runs?
Kuldeep Yadav
61
What specific type of bowler is Kuldeep Yadav?
Left-arm spinner
62
Which Indian batsman scored an unbeaten 69 runs in the final?
Tilak Varma
63
India’s win was noted as a retention of their title, meaning they also won what previous edition?
The previous edition (Asia Cup 2024)
64
With how many deliveries were left to spare when India achieved the target?
Two deliveries
65
The opponent in the final, Pakistan, is referred to as India’s what in cricket?
Arch-rivals
66
The winning margin of the final match was achieved by chasing a target, demonstrating a successful performance in which innings?
Which Biosphere Reserve from India recently joined UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR)?
Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve
68
In which Indian state is the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve located?
Himachal Pradesh
69
What is the new total number of Indian Biosphere Reserves in the UNESCO WNBR?
13
70
The recognition for the Biosphere Reserve was announced during the 37th Session of UNESCO’s International Coordinating Council for which specific program?
Man and the Biosphere
71
India now has a total of 93 Ramsar Sites after the addition of two new sites from which state?
Bihar
72
What is the name of the new Ramsar Site located in Bihar’s Buxar district?
Gokul Jalashay
73
What is the area of the Gokul Jalashay Ramsar Site in hectares?
448 hectares
74
What is the name of the new Ramsar Site located in Bihar’s West Champaran district?
Udaipur Jheel
75
What is the new total number of Ramsar Sites in India?
93
76
Which Union Minister announced the news about the new Ramsar Sites and the Biosphere Reserve?
Bhupender Yadav
77
Ramsar Sites are officially known as Wetlands of what type of importance?
International Importance
Topic H: Important Summits (World Seafood Congress 2026) – Q78 to Q89
Q No.
Question
Single Answer
78
What is the full name of the biennial international event India will host in 2026?
World Seafood Congress (WSC)
79
Which Indian city will host the World Seafood Congress 2026?
Chennai
80
What is the significance of India hosting the WSC 2026?
First time India is hosting the biennial WSC
81
Which government scheme for the fisheries sector is directly relevant to India hosting the WSC 2026?
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
82
Which central government body (under the Ministry of Fisheries) is one of the Indian organisers?
Department of Fisheries
83
Which Hyderabad-based body is the joint organiser from India?
National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)
84
Which international association is the Co-organiser of the event?
International Association of Fish Inspectors (IAFI)
85
Name one of the three international bodies (besides IAFI) providing cooperation for the event.
FAO / UNIDO / WorldFish
86
India ranks as the world’s 6th-largest exporter of what commodity?
Seafood
87
India is the 2nd-largest producer of fish through what specific method?
Aquaculture
88
What was the approximate total value of India’s marine product exports in FY 2023–24 in US Dollars?
USD 7.38 billion
89
The pre-Congress event is planned to address challenges faced by which two continental groups of countries in global seafood trade?
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