Snapshot – 9 September 2025
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Vice-Presidential Election Held TodayIndia is conducting an early vice-presidential election today, following Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation. The contenders are C. P. Radhakrishnan (NDA) and B. Sudershan Reddy (INDIA bloc).
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Asia Cup 2025 Kicks Off in UAEThe high-profile Twenty20 tournament has begun in the United Arab Emirates, featuring eight teams including India, Pakistan, and defending champions India.
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India Wins Men’s Hockey Asia Cup TitleIndia clinched its fourth Men’s Hockey Asia Cup title by defeating South Korea 4–1 in the final, securing qualification for the 2026 FIH World Cup.
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PM Modi Surveys Flood Damage in Punjab & HimachalPrime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting flood-affected areas in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to assess damage and oversee relief efforts, in the wake of recent flash floods claiming over 350 lives.
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Schools in Punjab ReopenFollowing severe flooding, schools in Punjab reopen today after inspections by deputy commissioners to ensure safety and structural integrity.
Daily Current Affairs MCQs – 9 September 2025
1. What is the significance of 9 September 2025 in India’s political calendar?
A) Lok Sabha dissolution
B) Vice-presidential election
C) State election polls
D) Budget announcement
Answer: B
Explanation: India is holding an early vice-presidential election today after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation.
2. Who are the main contenders in today’s vice-presidential election?
A) Jagdeep Dhankhar vs Harivansh Narayan Singh
B) C. P. Radhakrishnan vs B. Sudershan Reddy
C) M. Venkaiah Naidu vs Sushil Kumar Modi
D) Draupadi Murmu vs Ram Nath Kovind
Answer: B
Explanation: The candidates are C. P. Radhakrishnan (NDA) and B. Sudershan Reddy (INDIA bloc).
3. Which international sports tournament began on 9 September 2025?
A) Cricket World Cup
B) AFC Asian Cup
C) Asia Cup (T20)
D) Kabaddi World Cup
Answer: C
Explanation: The Asia Cup T20 tournament commenced today in the UAE.
4. What recent achievement did the Indian men’s hockey team secure?
A) Olympic gold
B) World Cup title
C) Men’s Asia Cup victory
D) Commonwealth Games gold
Answer: C
Explanation: India won its fourth Men’s Hockey Asia Cup title by beating South Korea 4–1.
5. Why is PM Modi touring Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on 9 September?
A) Inaugurate new infrastructure
B) Attend a national event
C) Survey flood damage
D) Launch educational reforms
Answer: C
Explanation: He’s assessing flood damage and the relief response after flash floods.
6. What occurred today regarding schools in Punjab?
A) Permanent closure
B) Reopening after flood closure
C) Teachers’ strike
D) National renovation day
Answer: B
Explanation: Schools reopened today after inspections following flood-related closure.
7. Which of the following is false about today’s events?
A) A vice-presidential election is conducted.
B) India starts Asia Cup T20 in UAE.
C) Men's hockey team qualified for FIH World Cup.
D) PM launched a new economic policy.
Answer: D
Explanation: No new economic policy was launched; the focus was on disaster response and sports.
8. What sporting qualification did India earn alongside winning the hockey Asia Cup?
A) Olympic berth
B) FIH Men’s World Cup qualification
C) Commonwealth Games spot
D) Champions Trophy entry
Answer: B
Explanation: Victory qualified India for the 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup.
9. Where is the Asia Cup 2025 cricket tournament being held?
A) India
B) UAE
C) Sri Lanka
D) Bangladesh
Answer: B
Explanation: The tournament is taking place in the United Arab Emirates.
10. What made today’s vice-presidential election “early”?
A) Term ended prematurely
B) Resignation of the incumbent
C) Election schedule change
D) Constitutional amendment
Answer: B
Explanation: The election was held early due to Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation.
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