📰 Introductory Snapshot – 27 September 2025
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New Amrit Bharat Express launched: The Udhna (Surat) – Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express was inaugurated by PM Modi, providing direct railway connectivity from Gujarat to Odisha through key states.
Indigenous 4G network for BSNL: PM is set to launch BSNL’s fully indigenous 4G stack and commission about 97,000 domestic 4G towers—part of India’s push for technological self-reliance.
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Hyderabad flooding: Heavy rains caused the Musi River to swell, prompting relocation of ~1,000 residents from low-lying areas to relief camps.
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Trade talks with U.S. seen as “constructive”: India described recent trade negotiations with the U.S. as positive, aiming for an early agreement on tariff and trade issues.
📝 MCQs – 27 September 2025
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Which new train service was inaugurated on 27 September 2025?A) Mumbai–Chennai Sampark KrantiB) Udhna (Surat) – Brahmapur Amrit Bharat ExpressC) Delhi–Kolkata RajdhaniD) Kolkata–Bengaluru DurontoAnswer: BExplanation: The Udhna–Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express was launched to connect Gujarat and Odisha through Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.
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What major telecom milestone is happening on 27 September?A) Launch of 5G services across IndiaB) Commissioning of BSNL’s indigenous 4G networkC) Merger of all telecom companiesD) Nationwide fiber optic rollout completedAnswer: BExplanation: PM Modi is launching BSNL’s fully indigenous 4G stack and about 97,000 towers.
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Approximately how many domestic 4G towers are being commissioned?A) 10,000B) 25,000C) 50,000D) 97,000Answer: DExplanation: About 97,000 indigenously manufactured 4G towers are being commissioned.
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Why were ~1,000 people relocated in Hyderabad on 27 September?A) Earthquake riskB) Flooding from swollen Musi riverC) Heatwave evacuationD) Gas leak emergencyAnswer: BExplanation: Heavy rains caused the Musi river to flood, leading to relocation from low-lying areas.
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How did India characterize the recent trade talks with the U.S.?A) HostileB) StagnantC) ConstructiveD) FailedAnswer: CExplanation: India described the talks as “constructive” and expressed hope for an early deal.
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Which state(s) will the new Amrit Bharat Express pass through?A) Gujarat & Odisha onlyB) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, OdishaC) Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra PradeshD) Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil NaduAnswer: BExplanation: The route connects Gujarat → Maharashtra → Chhattisgarh → Odisha.
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Which of the following is false about 27 September 2025 events?A) New train connectivity between Gujarat & OdishaB) Launch of BSNL’s indigenous 4G networkC) No rainfall or flooding reportedD) Positive trade talk with U.S.Answer: CExplanation: Flooding occurred in Hyderabad—so “no rainfall or flooding” is false.
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What is a key goal behind commissioning of the indigenous 4G network?A) To rely entirely on foreign telecom equipmentB) Reduce dependence on imported telecom infrastructureC) To replace fiber networksD) To shut down existing telecom operatorsAnswer: BExplanation: The program underlines India’s push for technological self-reliance and reducing foreign dependence.
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Which river’s swelling caused flooding in Hyderabad?A) GodavariB) MusiC) KrishnaD) BhimaAnswer: BExplanation: The Musi River swelled due to heavy rains, affecting adjacent areas.
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Which of these issues was reportedly part of the India-U.S. trade discussions?A) Space cooperationB) Immigration onlyC) Tariff reduction and trade barriersD) Cultural exchange programsAnswer: CExplanation: Discussions included reducing U.S. additional tariffs and resolving trade barriers.
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