🔥 23 September 2025 – Top Current Affairs MCQs | Daily GK for Competitive Exams | #180

Daily Current Affairs – 23 September 2025

📰 Introductory Snapshot

1. Infrastructure Boost: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT), launched the Badeli Solar PV Project (45 MW), and announced full solarisation of Dhordo village, Kutch (Gujarat). Projects worth ₹5,200 crore were also launched in Bhavnagar.

2. Maritime & Logistics Push: 21 MoUs worth ₹66,025 crore were signed under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. Initiatives like Logistics Data Bank 2.0 and Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0 were introduced.

3. Commemorative Coin: India’s first coloured coin (₹100) was released to mark the 10th anniversary of Make in India.

4. Holidays & Observances: Schools closed in Jammu & Kashmir for Maharaja Hari Singh’s Birthday; some states had closures for Navratri.

5. Economy Update: Officials expect GST reforms to add ₹20 lakh crore to GDP in coming years.

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📝 Daily MCQs – 23 September 2025

1. What is India’s largest cruise terminal inaugurated recently?
   A) Vizag Cruise Terminal
   B) Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock
   C) Chennai Cruise Terminal
   D) Kochi Cruise Hub
   Answer: B ✅
   Explanation: PM Modi inaugurated the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) at Indira Dock.

2. What special coin was released on 23 September 2025?
   A) ₹50 coin for Republic Day
   B) ₹100 coloured coin for Make in India’s 10th anniversary
   C) ₹200 anniversary coin for Gandhi Jayanti
   D) ₹5 coin for Independence Day
   Answer: B ✅
   Explanation: India’s first coloured coin, ₹100 denomination, marks the 10th anniversary of Make in India.

3. Which village in Gujarat was fully solarised?
   A) Badeli
   B) Dhordo
   C) Bhavnagar
   D) Varachha
   Answer: B ✅
   Explanation: Dhordo village in Kutch, recognised by UNWTO, is now fully solarised.

4. What is the total value of MoUs signed under MoPSW?
   A) ₹10,000 crore
   B) ₹66,025 crore
   C) ₹30,000 crore
   D) ₹5,000 crore
   Answer: B ✅
   Explanation: 21 MoUs worth ₹66,025 crore signed in the shipping & waterways sector.

5. Which state declared a school holiday on 23 September for Maharaja Hari Singh’s Birthday?
   A) Haryana
   B) Jammu & Kashmir
   C) Gujarat
   D) Uttar Pradesh
   Answer: B ✅
   Explanation: Jammu & Kashmir schools were closed to observe Maharaja Hari Singh’s Birthday.

6. What festival is responsible for school holidays in many states on 23 September?
   A) Diwali
   B) Navratri
   C) Holi
   D) Eid
   Answer: B ✅
   Explanation: Several states declared holidays for Navratri, though not uniformly nationwide.

7. What is the expected impact of recent GST changes on GDP?
   A) Negative growth
   B) Inflation rise by 10%
   C) ₹20 lakh crore GDP increase
   D) No change
   Answer: C ✅
   Explanation: Officials estimate a ₹20 lakh crore GDP boost from GST reforms.

8. Which initiative was launched to strengthen industrial competitiveness?
   A) Digital India 3.0
   B) Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0
   C) National Highway Plan
   D) Export Credit Scheme
   Answer: B ✅
   Explanation: IPRS 3.0 rates industrial parks to improve competitiveness.

9. Which statement is FALSE?
   A) Badeli Solar PV Project (45 MW) was launched.
   B) A ₹100 coloured coin was released for Make in India.
   C) All states declared Navratri holidays on 23 September.
   D) J&K schools closed for Maharaja Hari Singh’s Birthday.
   Answer: C ❌
   Explanation: Navratri holidays were state-specific, not nationwide.

10. Which logistics platform was launched recently?
    A) Road Transporters Portal
    B) Logistics Data Bank 2.0 (LDB 2.0)
    C) National Export Portal
    D) Maritime Hub Portal
    Answer: B ✅
    Explanation: LDB 2.0 improves tracking & transparency for MSMEs/exporters.