Current Affairs 24/09/2025

1.

In which region of the Indian Ocean has India secured exclusive rights to explore Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS) under the 2025 contract with ISA?

Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Carlsberg Ridge

East Pacific Rise

Andaman Trench

2.

Which of the following statements about Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair is correct?

He has acted in over 300 films and was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2001.

He received the Padma Shri in 2001 and served as an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army.

His film Vanaprastham won a National Film Award in 1999 but was not screened internationally.

He is known primarily for Bollywood films and has appeared in fewer than 100 movies.

3.

Which of the following is true about the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?

It was instituted in 1969 and first awarded to Devika Rani for her contribution to Indian cinema.

It was started in 1913 to honour the director of India’s first short film, Raja Harishchandra.

Recipients receive a Silver Lotus medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of ₹5 lakh.

It recognises contributions only in regional cinema and was first awarded posthumously to Dadasaheb Phalke.

4.

Which of the following statements about Project Vijayak of the BRO is correct?

It was raised in 2010 and has built over 1,400 km of roads and 80 major bridges in Ladakh.

It was initiated in 2015 and focuses solely on constructing tunnels in the Zojila region.

Its primary objective is to provide civilian transport and has no connection to Armed Forces requirements.

It celebrated its 10th Raising Day in 2025, marking completion of infrastructure projects worth Rs 800 crore.

5.

What is the theme of the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2025?

‘Digital India: Innovation and Governance’

‘Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation’

‘Smart Governance: Technology for Citizens’

‘e-Governance for Sustainable Development’

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