This is the current affairs of 14 to 16 September 2025. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. In which country the number of people above 100 years of age has increased to nearly one lakh and a record of centenarians in proportion to the population has been set for the 55th consecutive year?
a. USA
b. Türkiye
c. Japan
d. India
Answer: c. Japan
– In Japan, around 100,000 people have completed the age of over 100 years.
– Here, combining both women and men, a total of 99,763 elderly people have completed 100 years of age, of which 88% are women.
– Japan’s Health Minister Takamaro Fukoka stated in September 2025 that among them, there are 87,784 women and 11,979 men.
– In Japan, Elderly Day is celebrated on 15 September. On this day, the Japanese Prime Minister gives congratulatory letters and a silver cup to elderly people aged over 100 years.
– For the 55th consecutive year, a record has been made in terms of centenarians in proportion to the population.
– The number of centenarians is 0.81% of Japan’s total population of 124 million.
– However, if we talk only in terms of numbers, India has the highest number of centenarians — around 250,000.
Oldest Woman and Man
– Japan’s oldest woman is Shigeko Kagawa, aged 114, and the oldest man is Kiyotaka Mizuno, aged 111.
– Japan is among the countries with the highest life expectancy in the world.
– It is also the country with the fastest aging population in the world.
– The government started a survey of centenarians in 1963.
– In 1963, only 153 people were above 100 years of age.
– By 1981, this number had reached 1,000.
– By 1998, it increased to 10,000.
– In 2025, there are 99,763 elderly people.
Japan ranks fourth in life expectancy
– Japan has a life expectancy of 95.1, meaning the average age of people here is 95 years.
– According to the World Population Review 2024 data, Japan ranks fourth among the countries with the highest average age of people. In these countries, women tend to live longer than men.
Why do Japanese people live longer?
– Healthy diet: Less red meat, more fish and vegetables.
– Very low obesity: Especially among women.
– Lower disease rates: Incidences of heart disease, breast and prostate cancer are relatively low.
– Low salt intake: Due to government awareness campaigns in the latter half of the 20th century.
– Active lifestyle: Even elderly people walk and use public transport.
– Radio Taiso (Radio Calisthenics): A three-minute group exercise that has been practiced since 1928, still done daily across the country.
Which countries have the highest number of centenarians (based on total count)?
– India → Around 250,000 people aged 100 or above
– China → More than approximately 150,000 centenarians
– Japan → Around 100,000 (99,763)
– USA → Around 97,000 to 98,000
– Italy → Around 22,000
– France → Around 30,000
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2. Who became the first Indian to reach the high jump final of the World Athletics Championships?
a. Ajay Verma
b. Sarvesh Kushare
c. Rajesh Kumare
d. Vinod Sharma
Answer: b. Sarvesh Kushare
– The World Athletics Championship 2025 was held in Tokyo.
– Maharashtra’s 30-year-old Kushare became the first Indian to reach the finals of the World Athletics Championship.
– His career gained momentum after joining the Indian Army in 2016.
– This gave him access to better training facilities and financial security.
– With his salary, he bought his first pair of spikes for professional high jump — a small but symbolic step in his sporting journey.
– Sarvesh won a gold medal at the South Asian Games in Kathmandu in 2019 and participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he finished 25th after struggling with an ankle injury before the event.
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3. Which medal did Meenakshi Hooda win in the 48kg weight category at the World Boxing Championship 2025?
a. Gold
b. Silver
c. Bronze
d. None of the above
Answer: a. Gold
– World Boxing Championship 2025 was held in Liverpool, England.
– India won four medals: two gold, one silver, and one bronze.
Winners
– Gold Medal: Meenakshi Hoda won the gold medal in the 48 kg category by defeating Kazakhstan’s Nazym Kyzaibay in the final of the World Championship.
– Gold Medal: Jasmine Lamboria secured gold in the 57 kg category by defeating Poland’s Julia Sremeta in the final.
– Silver Medal: Naptur Sheron won the silver medal in the +80 kg category.
– Bronze Medal: Pooja Rani won the bronze in the 80 kg category.
About Meenakshi
– Meenakshi comes from a family that has no connection to sports. She is from Rohtak, Haryana. Her father, Shri Krishna, drives an auto-rickshaw.
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4. Which medal did Jasmine Lamboria win in the 57kg weight category at the World Boxing Championship 2025?
a. Gold
b. Silver
c. Bronze
d. None of the above
Answer: a. Gold
– The World Boxing Championship 2025 was held in Liverpool, England.
– India won four medals: two gold, one silver, and one bronze.
Winners
– Gold Medal: Jasmine Lamboria won gold in the 57 kg category by defeating Poland’s Julia Sremeta in the final.
– Gold Medal: Meenakshi Hoda won the gold medal in the 48 kg category by defeating Kazakhstan’s Nazym Kyzaibay in the final of the World Championship.
– Silver Medal: Naptur Sheron won the silver medal in the +80 kg category.
– Bronze Medal: Pooja Rani won the bronze medal in the 80 kg category.
About Jasmine
– Jasmine inherited boxing and belongs to the family of India’s legendary boxer Hawa Singh. She is originally from Haryana.
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5. When is National Hindi Day celebrated?
a. January 10th
b. September 14th
c. September 18th
d. September 21st
Answer: b. September 14th
Theme for 2025
– A Global Voice of Unity and Cultural Pride
(This theme focuses on promoting linguistic exchange and fostering cultural pride through Hindi.)
– National Hindi Day is celebrated every year in India on 14th September.
– Apart from this, 10th January is observed as World Hindi Day.
– Speaking of National Hindi Day, on this very day in the year 1949, the Constituent Assembly unanimously decided that Hindi would be the official language of India. It would be used for communication in Hindi-speaking states.
– English is the associate official language and is used while communicating with the states.
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Emmy awards 2025
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6. Which comedy series created history by winning the most number of awards ever, 13, at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025?
a. Severance
b. Adolescence
c. The Pit
d. The Studio
Answer: d. The Studio
– The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony was held on 14th September 2025 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles (USA).
– The comedy series ‘The Studio’ won 13 awards, which is a record for any comedy series.
– It portrays the world of the film industry in a humorous way and features glimpses of many stars.
What are the Emmy Awards?
– The Emmy Awards are the most prestigious honors given for television and emerging media. Unlike the Oscars and Golden Globes, they are not awarded for films.
When did the Emmy Awards begin?
– The concept of the Emmy Awards was envisioned in 1948, and the first ceremony was held on 25th January 1949. A total of six awards were presented, such as Outstanding Television Personality and Most Popular Television Program.
Types of Emmy Awards
– There are several types of Emmy Awards – for example, Primetime Emmy Awards, which honor television shows produced in the United States and broadcast during primetime.
– International Emmy Awards are for international shows.
– Daytime Emmy Awards are given to American shows broadcast during the late morning and afternoon.
– Regional Emmy Awards recognize regional television markets, including state-by-state programming, local news, and locally produced shows.
Who presents the Emmy Awards?
– These awards are presented by three partner organizations.
– The first is the Television Academy, which manages the Primetime Emmy Awards.
– The second is the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which oversees the Daytime, Sports, News, and Documentary categories.
– The third is the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which is responsible for the International Emmy Awards.
Note – Who was the first Indian host (presenter) for the International Emmy Awards:
– Comedian Vir Das (at the 2024 International Emmy Awards ceremony)
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7. Who won the Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025?
a. Seth Rogan
b. Lee Jung Jae
c. Johnny Depp
d. Hiroyuki Sanada
Answer: a. Seth Rogan (for the comedy series “The Studio”)
– Seth Rogen received the Best Lead Actor award for the comedy series ‘The Studio’.
– The comedy series ‘The Studio’ won 13 awards, which is a record for any comedy series so far.
– It portrays the world of the film industry in a humorous way and features glimpses of many stars.
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8. Who won the Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series award at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025?
a. Anna Sawai
b. Dua Lipa
c. Renée Zellweger
d. Jean Smart
Answer: d. Jean Smart (for the comedy series “Hacks”)
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9. 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025 Winners List
Drama Series
Best in category: Winners
– Lead Actor, Drama Series: Noah Wyle (The Pit)
– Writing, Drama Series: Dan Gilroy (Andor)
– Directing, Drama Series: Adam Randall (Slow Horses)
– Lead Actress, Drama Series: Britt Lower (Severance)
– Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Tramell Tillman (Severance)
– Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Katherine Lanasa (The Pit)
– Writing for Comedy Series: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frieda Perez (The Studio)
Comedy Series
Best in category: Winners
– Comedy Series: The Studio
– Directing, Comedy Series: Seth Rogen (The Studio)
– Lead Actor, Comedy Series: Seth Rogen (The Studio)
– Lead Actress, Comedy Series: Jean Smart (Hacks)
– Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere)
– Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Hanna Einbinder (Hacks)
Limited and Anthology Series
Best in category: Winners
– Limited and Anthology Series: Adolescence
– Directing, Limited and Anthology Series: Philip Barantini (Adolescence)
– Lead Actor, Limited and Anthology Series: Stephen Graham (Adolescence)
– Lead Actress, Limited and Anthology Series: Cristin Milioti (The Penguin)
– Supporting Actress, Limited and Anthology Series: Erin Doherty (Adolescence)
– Supporting Actor, Limited and Anthology Series: Owen Cooper {Youngest winner at 15 years} (Adolescence)
– Writing, Limited and Anthology Series: Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham (Adolescence)
Other Awards
– Writing, Variety Series: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
– Variety Special (Live): SNL 50: The Anniversary Special
– Scripted Variety Series: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
– Talk Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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10. When is Engineers Day celebrated in India?
a. September 14th
b. September 15th
c. September 16th
d. September 17th
Answer: b. September 15th
Theme 2025
– Engineering solutions for a sustainable future
– The Government of India declared 15th September, the birthdate of Dr. M. Visvesvaraya, as ‘Engineer’s Day’ in 1960.
– He was born in Kolar district of Mysore (Karnataka).
– For his contributions to public life, King George V honored him with the title of Knight Commander of the British Indian Empire.
– Visvesvaraya was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955.
– He is considered the chief architect behind the construction of the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam (KRS Dam) in Mandya district of Karnataka.
– He also devised the system to protect the city of Hyderabad from floods.
– He played a crucial role in developing Mysore in South India into a developed and prosperous region. Institutions such as Bhadravati Iron and Steel Works, Mysore Sandal Oil and Soap Factory, Mysore University, and Bank of Mysore are results of his efforts.
– He is also called the Bhagiratha of Karnataka.
– He was 32 years old when he prepared the plan to supply water from the Indus River to the town of Sukkur, which was appreciated by all engineers.
– He was the 19th Diwan of Mysore, serving between 1912 and 1918.
– He passed away on 14th April 1962.
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11. PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the first phase of ‘Kosi-Mechi Inter-State River Linkage Project’ in Bihar, which districts will benefit from this?
a. Supaul, Araria, Purnia, Kishanganj, and Katihar
b. Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Siwan, Munger
c. Patna, Hajipur, Ranchi, Darbhanga
d. Darbhanga, Motihari, West Champaran, Begusarai
Answer: a. Supaul, Araria, Purnia, Kishanganj, and Katihar
Kosi-Mechi Inter-State River Linking Project
– The Kosi-Mechi River Linking Project is part of India’s ambitious Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) plan.
– This plan was launched with the objectives of managing water resources, controlling floods, and strengthening irrigation.
– The foundation stone of its first phase was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15th September 2025.
– The central government has called it an “Inter-State” project, but official documents describe it as an “Intra-State” project happening entirely within Bihar.
Project Objectives:
– To increase irrigation, manage floods, and improve agricultural productivity in drought-prone areas of Bihar by linking the excess water of the Kosi River to the Mechi River (a tributary of the Mahananda River).
– The Kosi River is called the “Sorrow of Bihar” because it repeatedly causes floods, while the Mechi basin suffers from water scarcity.
National Context:
– This is part of India’s National Perspective Plan (NPP), Himalayan component, managed by the National Water Development Agency (NWDA).
– It is part of the Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) project, which started in 2005. A total of 30 links are proposed, of which Kosi-Mechi is one.
Geographical Location of Kosi and Mechi Rivers:
– Kosi River: Flows through Nepal and India. It is formed by the confluence of the Sun Kosi, Arun Kosi, and Tamur Kosi. It enters India near Hanuman Nagar Barrage and meets the Ganga in Katihar district.
Tributaries: Trijuga, Bhutahi Balan, Kamla Balan, Bagmati.
– Mechi River: Originates from the Mahabharat mountain range in Nepal and joins the Mahananda in Kishanganj district of Bihar. It is a perennial river.
Project Components:
– Main work: Reconstruction of the Eastern Kosi Main Canal (EKMC) from 0 to 41.30 km and its extension from 41.30 to 117.50 km to link with the Mechi River. EKMC was constructed as part of the India-Nepal Kosi Project in 1954.
– Water diversion: Transfer of about 2,050 million cubic meters of excess water from the Kosi to the Mahananda basin during the monsoon.
Beneficiary Area:
– Supaul, Araria, Purnia, Kishanganj, and Katihar districts of Bihar.
– New irrigation: 2.10 lakh hectares (for Kharif crops).
– Restoration of existing area: 1.57 lakh hectares.
Timeline:
– To be completed by March 2029.
Financial and Administrative Details:
– Total cost: ₹6,282.32 crore (However, the cost of the first phase of the project is ₹2,680 crore, whose foundation stone was laid by PM Modi on 15th September 2025).
– Central assistance: ₹3,652.56 crore (from the Central Government), the remainder from the state and other sources.
– Approval: Approved by the Central Cabinet (CCEA) on 28th March 2025 under the Prime Minister’s Krishi Sinchayee Yojana – Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP). This is the 10th project under PMKSY-AIBP (since 2021).
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12. In which district did PM Modi lay the foundation stone of 2400 MW thermal power project at a cost of ₹ 25 thousand crores, which is said to be the largest private sector investment in Bihar?
a. Muzaffarpur
b. Patna
c. Bhagalpur
d. Darbhanga
Answer: c. Bhagalpur (project in the Pirpainti area, foundation stone laying ceremony on September 15, 2025)
– Project Details: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of a 3×800 megawatt thermal power facility in Pirpanti, Bhagalpur on 15th September 2025.
– Cost: The estimated cost of this project is ₹25,000 crore.
– Capacity: Total power generation capacity of 2400 megawatts, consisting of three units (3×800 megawatts).
– Private Sector Investment: This is the largest private sector investment in Bihar so far. The project belongs to Adani Power Limited.
– Technology: Uses state-of-the-art supercritical technology that optimizes coal usage and reduces emissions.
– Objective: To meet the growing electricity demand in Bihar and Eastern India.
– Economic Impact: Thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities will be created, especially for local skilled and unskilled workers.
– Socio-Economic Benefits: Improvement in the socio-economic status of the region, promotion of entrepreneurship and small businesses.
– Energy Security: Will ensure uninterrupted power supply in Bihar and also contribute to neighboring states.
– Long-term Impact: Will firmly establish Bihar on the industrial and economic development map.
1,050 acres of land at a price of one rupee per year
– Congress leader Pawan Khera held a press conference on 15th September and made serious allegations against the central government and Gautam Adani.
– The allegation is that the government gave 1,050 acres of land in Bhagalpur, Bihar, to Adani for setting up the power plant at a price of just one rupee per year.
– According to the allegation, this lease was finalized for 33 years, and on this land, there are more than 1 million mango, litchi, and teak trees.
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13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly developed interim terminal building at Purnia airport on 15 September 2025
– Location: Purnia, Bihar, which was earlier primarily used as a military airbase.
– Objective: To increase passenger handling capacity in the region and provide better air connectivity to the Seemanchal-Kosi area.
– Facilities: Modern terminal equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, waiting lounges, check-in counters, security checkpoints, and other essential services.
– Flights: On the inauguration day, the first flight to Ahmedabad commenced, along with flights on the Kolkata route.
– Future Plans: Plans to enhance connectivity with cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai.
– Beneficiary Regions: Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj, Madhepura, Saharsa, Khagaria, Begusarai, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, and Patna.
– Scheme: Developed under the ‘Udaan’ scheme, it is Bihar’s third major aviation project.
– Prime Minister’s Statement: The project will economically strengthen Bihar and enhance air connectivity in Eastern India.
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14. How many natural heritage sites were included in the Tentative List of World Heritage by UNESCO in September 2025?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 10
Answer: c. 7
New Names in the Tentative List of World Heritage Sites (Provisional List)
1. Deccan Traps (Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra)
2. Geological Heritage of St. Mary Island Cluster (Udupi, Karnataka)
3. Meghalayan Caves (East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya)
4. Naga Hill Ophiolite (Kiphire, Nagaland)
5. Erra Matti Dibbalu (Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh)
6. Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills (Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh)
7. Natural Heritage of Varkala (Kerala)
Tentative World Heritage Site (Possible/Provisional World Heritage Site)
– These are sites proposed by a country’s government to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in the future.
– They are placed on the Tentative List.
– For a site to be officially declared a World Heritage Site, it is mandatory for it to be on the Tentative List first.
– This is an initial or preliminary stage.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
– These are sites officially recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
– These sites hold exceptional cultural, historical, natural, or mixed (both cultural and natural) significance.
– They are selected by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
Fossils Park Added to Tentative List in June 2025
– The 1.4 billion-year-old Fossils Park was included in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites.
Six Sites Added to Tentative List in March 2025
1. Kanger Valley National Park (Chhattisgarh)
2. Mudumalai Megalithic Menhir (Telangana)
3. Ashoka Inscriptions Sites Along Mauryan Routes (Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat)
4. Chausath Yogini Temples (Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha)
5. Gupta Temples in Northern India (Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar)
6. Bundela Palaces and Forts (Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh – Bundelkhand Region)
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UNESCO Tentative World Heritage Sites in India: 69
1) Fossils Park, Sonbhadra (UP)
2) Kanger Valley National Park (Chhattisgarh)
3) Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs (Telangana)
4) Ashokan Inscription Sites along the Mauryan Route (Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat)
5) Chausath Yogini Temples (Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha)
6) Gupta Temples in North India (Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar)
7) Palace-Forts of the Bundelas (Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh {Bundelkhand Region})
8) Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh
9) Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur
10) Rock Art Sites of the Chambal Valley
11) Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhojpur
12) Gond Monuments of Ramnagar, Mandla
13) The Historic Ensemble of Dhamnar
14) Konkan Coast, Maharashtra Sequential nomination of coastal fortifications along the Narmada Valley
15) Sun Temple, Modhera and its surrounding monuments
16) Rock-cut sculptures and reliefs of Unakoti, Unakoti Range, Unakoti district
17) Vadnagar – a multi-layered historic town, Gujarat
18) Geoglyphs of the Konkan region of India
19) Jingkieng Zari: Living Root Bridge Cultural Landscapes
20) Sri Veerabhadra Temple and Monolithic Bull (Nandi), Lepakshi (Vijayanagara – Sculpture and Painting Art Tradition)
21) Iconic riverfront of the historic city of Varanasi
22) Temples of Kanchipuram
23) Hire Bankhal, Megalithic Site
24) Bhedaghat-Lametaghat in the Narmada Valley
25) Satpura Tiger Reserve
26) Historical Heritage of Orchha
27) Garo Hills Conservation Area (GHCA)
28) Keibul Lamjao Conservation Area
29) Cold Desert Cultural Landscapes of India
30) Uttarapath, Sites along the Badshahi Road, Sadak-e-Azam, and Grand Trunk Road
31) Evolution of Temple Architecture – Aihole-Badami-Pattadakal
32) Monuments and Forts of the Deccan Sultanates
33) Cellular Jail, Andaman Islands
34) India’s Iconic Sari Weaving Clusters
35) Apatani Cultural Landscape
36) Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
37) Monuments of Srirangapatna Island Town
38) Chilika Lake
39) Padmanabhapuram Palace
40) Sites of Satyagraha, India’s Nonviolent Independence Movement
41) Thembang Fortified Village
42) Narcondam Island
43) Ekamra Kshetra – City of Temples, Bhubaneswar
44) Neolithic Settlement of Burzahom
45) Archaeological Remains of Lothal, a Harappan Port-Town
46) Mountain Railways of India (Extension)
47) Chettinad, Village Clusters of Tamil Merchants
48) Baha’i Worship in New Delhi Home
49) Delhi – A Heritage City
50) Mughal Gardens in Kashmir
51) Qutb Shahi Monuments of Hyderabad Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, Charminar
52) Silk Road Sites in India
53) Neora Valley National Park
54) Desert National Park
55) Namdapha National Park
56) Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch
57) River Island of Majuli in the Brahmaputra River in Assam
58) Sri Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab
59) Temples in Bishnupur, West Bengal
60) Mattancherry Palace, Ernakulam, Kerala
61) Group of Monuments at Mandu, Madhya Pradesh
62) Ancient Buddhist Sites, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
63) Deccan Traps (Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra)
64) Geological Heritage of St. Mary’s Island Cluster (Udupi, Karnataka)
65) Meghalayan Age Caves (East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya)
66) Naga Hills Ophiolite (Kiphire, Nagaland)
67) Erra Matti Dibbalu (Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh)
68) Tirumala Hills Natural Heritage Site (Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh)
69) Varkala Natural Heritage Site (Kerala)
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15. When is International Democracy Day celebrated?
a. January 10th
b. September 14th
c. September 15th
d. September 21st
Answer: c. September 15th
– The main objective of Democracy Day is to promote democracy throughout the world.
– This day was declared by the United Nations in the year 2007.
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