Current Affairs MCQs 05 September 2025
Current Affairs MCQs 05 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. Which institution, in collaboration with NDTL, developed the rare anti-doping Reference Material “Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite (LTM)”?
A. AIIMS New Delhi
B. NIPER Guwahati
C. National Chemical Laboratory Pune
D. ICMR Hyderabad
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Answer: B. NIPER Guwahati
Explanation: The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati, in collaboration with the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), developed the Reference Material “Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite” to strengthen anti-doping efforts in sports.
Q2. Which institution secured 1st rank in the Overall category in India Rankings 2025?
A. IISc Bengaluru
B. IIT Delhi
C. IIT Madras
D. IIT Bombay
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Answer: C. IIT Madras
Explanation: IIT Madras retained 1st rank in Overall category for the 7th consecutive year (2019–2025).
Q3. Which university from Andhra Pradesh secured 4th rank in the State Public Universities category in India Rankings 2025?
A. JNTU Kakinada
B. Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
C. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
D. Osmania University
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Answer: C. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Explanation: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, secured 4th position in the State Public Universities category in NIRF India Rankings 2025.
Q4. Which category was introduced for the first time in India Rankings 2025?
A. Research Institutions
B. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
C. Innovation
D. Skill Universities
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Answer: B. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Explanation: India Rankings 2025 introduced the SDG category for the first time, topped by IIT Madras.
Q5. Where was India’s new Advanced Lithium-ion Battery Plant inaugurated in September 2025?
A. Gurugram, Haryana
B. Sohna, Haryana
C. Noida, Uttar Pradesh
D. Pune, Maharashtra
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Answer: B. Sohna, Haryana
Explanation: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated TDK Corporation’s advanced Li-ion battery plant at Sohna, Haryana, with a production capacity of 20 crore battery packs annually.
Q6. What is the new GST rate on biodegradable bags after the “Green India” GST reforms of September 2025?
A. 18%
B. 12%
C. 5%
D. 0%
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Answer: C. 5%
Explanation: GST on biodegradable bags has been reduced from 18% to 5% to promote eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastics.
Q7. Under the GST reforms of September 2025, GST on passenger buses with 10+ seating capacity was reduced from 28% to?
A. 15%
B. 18%
C. 12%
D. 5%
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Answer: B. 18%
Explanation: GST on passenger buses (10+ seats) and goods vehicles was reduced from 28% to 18% to promote public transport and reduce emissions.
Q8. Recently, the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved a universal health policy. What is the annual health insurance coverage per family under this scheme?
A. ₹5 lakh
B. ₹10 lakh
C. ₹15 lakh
D. ₹25 lakh
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Answer: D. ₹25 lakh
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by CM Chandrababu Naidu, approved a universal health scheme integrating Ayushman Bharat and NTR Vaidya Seva to provide ₹25 lakh coverage per family annually.
Q9. The Strait of Malacca connects which two seas?
A. Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
B. Andaman Sea and South China Sea
C. Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
D. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
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Answer: B. Andaman Sea and South China Sea
Explanation: The Malacca Strait connects the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) with the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean).
Q10. The Malacca Strait lies between which two landmasses?
A. Malay Peninsula and Sumatra
B. Sri Lanka and Maldives
C. Myanmar and Andaman Islands
D. Borneo and Philippines
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Answer: A. Malay Peninsula and Sumatra
Explanation: The strait runs between the Malay Peninsula (west Malaysia & southern Thailand) and Sumatra (Indonesia).
Q11. Lipulekh Pass connects India with which country for border trade and pilgrimage?
A. Nepal
B. China (Tibet Autonomous Region)
C. Bhutan
D. Myanmar
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Answer: B. China (Tibet Autonomous Region)
Explanation: Lipulekh is a Himalayan pass linking Uttarakhand (India) with Tibet (China), used for border trade and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Q12. Amit Mishra is the only bowler to achieve which unique record in the IPL?
A. Most wickets in a single season
B. Three hat-tricks
C. First Purple Cap holder
D. Fastest to 100 wickets
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Answer: B. Three hat-tricks
Explanation: Mishra is the only bowler with three hat-tricks in IPL history.
Q13. Which aerospace company received Cabinet approval for a project in Tirupati?
A. HAL
B. ISRO
C. Skyroot Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.
D. DRDO
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Answer: C. Skyroot Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.
Explanation: Skyroot Aerospace’s ₹400 crore project in Tirupati was approved by the A.P. Cabinet.
Q14. Which Article of the Constitution mandates Panchayat elections before expiry of their term?
A. Article 243C
B. Article 243E(3)(a)
C. Article 243I
D. Article 243K
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Answer: B. Article 243E(3)(a)
Explanation: This article mandates GP elections before expiry of their 5-year term.
Q15. Who is the present State Election Commissioner (SEC) of Andhra Pradesh?
A. R.P. Sisodia
B. Nilam Sawhney
C. Kolusu Parthasarathy
D. Gopal Krishna Dwivedi
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Answer: B. Nilam Sawhney
Explanation: She is the current SEC of Andhra Pradesh who directed pre-election preparations.
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