Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
Q1. Who was recently sworn in as the 10th Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court?
a) Justice K. Somashekar
b) Justice Ajay Kumar Bhalla
c) Justice M. Sundar
d) Justice Dipak Misra
Answer: c) Justice M. Sundar
Daily Current Affairs 15 September 2025
Justice M. Sundar, earlier a judge of the Madras High Court, was appointed as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court on September 13 and sworn in on September 15. He took over after the retirement of Justice K. Somashekar.
The Manipur High Court was established in 2013, becoming the 21st High Court in India. It has jurisdiction over the entire state of Manipur.
Q2. How many butterfly species were recorded during the Butterfly Walk at Behali Wildlife Sanctuary?
a) 65
b) 75
c) 85
d) 95
Answer: c) 85
The Butterfly Walk at Behali Wildlife Sanctuary documented 85 species, including rare ones like the wizard and painted courtesan. The event aimed to raise awareness about biodiversity and conservation.
Behali Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam is a biodiversity hotspot, home to several rare flora and fauna species. It is also known for its threatened tree and butterfly populations.
Q3. Mohammed Siraj was named ICC Player of the Month for August for his performance against which team?
a) Australia
b) England
c) New Zealand
d) South Africa
Answer: b) England
Siraj’s match-winning spell in the final Test against England earned him the ICC Player of the Month for August. He grabbed nine wickets in the match, helping India secure a 2–2 series draw.
The ICC Player of the Month award recognizes outstanding performances by cricketers globally across formats each month.
Q4. What is the name of the naval vessel recently commissioned by the Indian Navy in Gurugram?
a) INS Vindhyagiri
b) INS Aravali
c) INS Kaveri
d) INS Satpura
Answer: b) INS Aravali
INS Aravali was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Gurugram in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi. The event marks a strengthening of naval operational capability.
INS Aravali is named after the Aravali mountain range, one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world.
Q5. Researchers recently identified two new species of which fungal group?
a) Candida
b) Aspergillus section Nigri
c) Penicillium
d) Rhizopus
Answer: b) Aspergillus section Nigri
Two novel species of Aspergillus section Nigri, commonly called black aspergillus, were identified by researchers. This discovery adds to the understanding of fungal biodiversity.
Aspergillus species are widely used in biotechnology but can also cause infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals.
Q6. What is the name of the portal launched at the Gyan Bharatam International Conference to digitise and preserve India’s manuscript heritage?
a) Manuscript India Portal
b) Gyan Bharatam Portal
c) Bharat Gyan Portal
d) Knowledge Heritage Portal
Answer: b) Gyan Bharatam Portal
The Gyan Bharatam Portal was launched to digitally preserve India’s rich manuscript heritage, ensuring wider accessibility and safeguarding cultural knowledge. It highlights the importance of technology in heritage conservation.
India is home to over 5 million manuscripts, making it one of the largest manuscript collections in the world, covering diverse subjects from philosophy to science.
Daily Current Affairs 16 September 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF
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