🔥 12 September 2025 – Top Current Affairs MCQs | Daily GK for Competitive Exams | #169

Introductory Snapshot – 12 September 2025

1. New Vice President of India Sworn In: C. P. Radhakrishnan takes oath as India’s 15th Vice President. 

2. India’s Diplomacy on Ukraine Conflict: EAM Jaishankar meets Polish Foreign Minister to push for an early end to hostilities and a durable solution in Ukraine. 

3. Major Cultural / Sports & Events:
   • Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 begins in Jaipur with Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengaluru Bulls. 
   • Ramtek to host a farmers fair (Kisan Samruddhi Mahotsav) focusing on sustainable agriculture. 
   • SGCCI hosting Art Festival & Health Conclave in Surat.

4. Holidays / School Closures: Schools in various states may be closed on 12 September due to rains and regional festivals. 

5. Political / Party Activity: BJP plans “Sewa Pakhwada” and a book launch for PM Modi’s 75th birthday with many events aligned. 

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MCQs – 12 September 2025

1. Who became the 15th Vice President of India on 12 September 2025?
   A) Jagdeep Dhankhar
   B) C. P. Radhakrishnan
   C) M. Venkaiah Naidu
   D) Sudershan Reddy

   Answer: B) C. P. Radhakrishnan

   Explanation: He was sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President. 

2. What diplomatic stance did EAM Jaishankar express in talks with Poland on this day?
   A) Support for Ukraine’s permanent victory
   B) India favours early end to hostilities in Ukraine and a durable peace solution
   C) India to increase military aid to Ukraine
   D) India opposes negotiations with Russia

   Answer: B) India favours early end to hostilities in Ukraine and a durable peace solution

   Explanation: The talks stressed the need for a sustainable resolution to the conflict.

3. Which sporting event kicked off in Jaipur on 12 September 2025?
   A) Indian Premier League (IPL)
   B) Pro Kabaddi League Season 12
   C) Hockey India League
   D) National Basketball Championship

   Answer: B) Pro Kabaddi League Season 12

   Explanation: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengaluru Bulls opened the season in Jaipur. 

4. What is the Kisan Samruddhi Mahotsav being organised in Ramtek about?
   A) Technology fair for youth
   B) Farmers fair focused on sustainable agriculture
   C) Music festival celebrating local traditions
   D) International trade summit

   Answer: B) Farmers fair focused on sustainable agriculture

   Explanation: It aims to promote organic farming, livestock, soil testing etc.

5. Why might schools be closed in some Indian states on 12 September 2025?
   A) National holiday
   B) Exams in schools
   C) Rains and regional festivals
   D) Teachers strike

   Answer: C) Rains and regional festivals

   Explanation: Due to bad weather (monsoon rains) and regional festivals, some local administrations have declared school holidays. 

6. What major party event is BJP organising in connection with PM Modi’s 75th birthday?
   A) Nationwide protest
   B) Special “Sewa Pakhwada” & a book launch
   C) International conference
   D) Fundraising gala

   Answer: B) Special “Sewa Pakhwada” & a book launch

   Explanation: BJP is planning these along with various service drives and cultural programs.

7. Which organisation is hosting an Art Festival & Health Conclave on 12–13 September in Surat?
   A) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
   B) Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries (SGCCI)
   C) Indian Medical Association
   D) Surat Municipal Corporation

   Answer: B) Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries (SGCCI)

   Explanation: They are organising the art festival and health conclave at SIECC campus.

8. What did the Supreme Court of India decide regarding the PIL to cancel the India-vs-Pakistan Asia Cup match? (This is implied from related events, though details from 12 Sep)
   A) It agreed to cancel the match
   B) It deferred the decision to ICC
   C) It refused urgent listing of PIL and decided match “must go on”
   D) It ruled the match safe as long as security is ensured

   Answer: C) It refused urgent listing of PIL and decided match “must go on”

   Explanation: The Supreme Court declined an urgent to list PIL seeking cancellation.

9. Which of these statements is FALSE based on 12 September events?
   A) C. P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as Vice President.
   B) Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 started in Jaipur.
   C) Schools in all states remained open without exception.
   D) BJP is holding “Sewa Pakhwada” as part of PM’s birthday observance.

   Answer: C) Schools in all states remained open without exception. (False)

   Explanation: Some schools are closed in certain states due to rains and regional festivals. 

10. What’s an element of BJP’s birthday celebrations for PM Modi?
    A) Release of a biographical film
    B) Launch of a special book
    C) Large scale musical concert only
    D) National election campaign launch

Answer: B) Launch of a special book

Explanation: As part of Sewa Pakhwada, BJP will launch a book about Modi.