Current Affairs MCQs 17 September 2025
Current Affairs MCQs 17 September 2025 are provided here with detailed answers and explanations. These questions are designed to help students preparing for APPSC and other competitive exams. Practice these daily current affairs quizzes to strengthen your exam preparation.
Q1. Recently, scientists at the University of Tasmania tested a portable ion chromatograph called Aquamonitrix. What was its primary purpose?
A. Detecting greenhouse gases in real time
B. Measuring nitrite and nitrate levels in soil and water samples
C. Analysing heavy metals like arsenic in drinking water
D. Separating DNA fragments in field laboratories
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Answer: B. Measuring nitrite and nitrate levels in soil and water samples
Explanation: The portable chromatograph Aquamonitrix was designed to let students analyse nitrite and nitrate ions in soil pore water and rivers directly in the field. These ions are harmful in excess, and results were comparable to expensive lab chromatographs.
Q2. Ahmednagar railway station was recently changed as Ahilyanagar railway station. This station is located in which state?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Rajasthan
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Answer: C. Maharashtra
Explanation: Ahmednagar was renamed Ahilyanagar in honour of Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar; the district and its railway station are in the state of Maharashtra.
Q3. Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Penna (Pennar) River?
A. Chitravati
B. Papagni
C. Cheyyeru
D. Tungabhadra
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Answer: D. Tungabhadra
Explanation: Chitravati, Papagni, and Cheyyeru are Penna tributaries, whereas Tungabhadra is a major tributary of the Krishna River.
Q4. The “Magic Drain” pilot project for rural wastewater management was recently reported successful in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
A. NTR district
B. SPSR Nellore district
C. Anantapuramu district
D. Visakhapatnam district
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Answer: A. NTR district
Explanation: The pilot was implemented at Somavaram village in Nandigama mandal of NTR district and showed effective results during the rainy season.
Q5. The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) will establish a medical college in which of the following city in Andhra Pradesh?
A. Visakhapatnam
B. Guntur
C. Amaravati
D. Tirupati
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Answer: C. Amaravati
Explanation: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) will establish a medical college in Amaravati on 20 acres allotted by the A.P. Government. Tenders for construction and related works will be initiated soon. ESIC plans 20 medical colleges across India.
Q6. Who is the current Prime Minister of Mauritius?
A. Dr. Navinchandra (Navin) Ramgoolam
B. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
C. Paul Bérenger
D. Anerood Jugnauth
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Answer: A. Dr. Navinchandra (Navin) Ramgoolam
Explanation: Dr. Ramgoolam is the incumbent Prime Minister of Mauritius; during his September 9–16, 2025 State Visit to India, he called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Q7. Vaishali Rameshbabu recently won a world title in her sport. She belongs to which sport?
A. Chess
B. Badminton
C. Table Tennis
D. Shooting
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Answer: A. Chess
Explanation: Vaishali Rameshbabu is an Indian chess player known for her achievements in international chess events.
Q8. Who was the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Speed Skating World Championships 2025 held in Beidaihe, China?
A. Anandkumar Velkumar
B. Krish Sharma
C. Both (jointly declared)
D. None of the above
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Answer: A. Anandkumar Velkumar
Explanation: Anandkumar Velkumar clinched gold in the Senior Men’s 1000m sprint; Krish Sharma also secured gold in the Junior 1000m sprint at the same championships.
Q9. Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) is located in which of the following places?
A. Nadupuru village, Visakhapatnam
B. Gannavaram, Krishna district
C. Sri City, Tirupati district
D. Mylavaram, NTR district
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Answer: A. Nadupuru village, Visakhapatnam
Explanation: AMTZ is situated at Nadupuru village in Visakhapatnam, near the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
Q10. What is the theme of the 31st World Ozone Day (2025) organized by MoEF&CC?
A. Ozone for Life
B. Protecting the Ozone Layer, Protecting Our Future
C. From science to global action
D. Montreal Protocol: Keeping Us, Our Food and Vaccines Cool
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Answer: C. From science to global action
Explanation: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change marked the 31st World Ozone Day (2025) with the theme “From science to global action,” highlighting the journey from scientific discovery to coordinated international efforts under the Montreal Protocol.
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