Daily Current Affairs & Key Questions for NDA & Competitive Exams – 23 September 2025
Introduction
Stay ahead in NDA preparation with today’s concise round-up of the latest current affairs across politics, defence, economy, technology, and sports—each chosen to support how to crack NDA exam and competitive exams. This digest is tailored for NDA exam aspirants, focusing on updates most likely to appear in the paper and interview rounds.
Key Recent Current Affairs Highlights
Politics & Governance
India introduced GST 2.0 on September 22, simplifying the tax structure to two slabs (5% and 18%), making essentials and electronics cheaper as festive demand rises. Prime Minister Modi visited the Mata Tripura Sundari temple, launching heritage projects in Tripura, while also rolling out infrastructure worth ₹5,100 crore in Arunachal Pradesh to boost development connectivity.
Defence & International Relations
The Indian Air Force has begun a major military exercise near the Nepal-China border, enhancing readiness in a sensitive area. India also signed a landmark defence cooperation MoU with Morocco, expanding strategic partnership, counter-terrorism coordination, and maritime security engagement for stronger ties and global security efforts.
Geopolitics Section: Today’s Hottest Buzz
India faces a shifting Middle East dynamic after Saudi Arabia and Pakistan inked a Mutual Defence Agreement, potentially recalibrating security equations in South Asia and prompting India to deepen strategic partnerships across the Gulf and accelerate military modernization.
Economy & Environment
GST reforms are expected to add nearly ₹20 lakh crore to India’s GDP. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav stressed balancing growth with sustainability, inaugurating new pollution control labs and launching the upgraded Sameer 2.0 app for citizen engagement and better monitoring of water and air quality.
Science & Technology
Indian scientists and techies continue to make waves. The government announced a fresh research call under India-EU marine impact studies and inaugurated new environmental monitoring labs. IIT Kharagpur inducted counsellors to support stressed students, and the Maharashtra government plans to send 51 students annually to NASA for scientific exposure.
Sports
India’s speed skating team returned with three golds and two bronzes at the World Championships, adding to the nation’s rising sports profile. In cricket, India A clashed with Australia A in the second Test, while the Pro Kabaddi League saw the Bengaluru Bulls and UP Yoddhas secure wins. India also beat Pakistan 3-2 in the SAFF U-17 football championship.
Awards & Recognitions
The prestigious 71st National Film Awards ceremony today in New Delhi will honour Malayalam superstar Mohanlal with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, the highest prize in Indian cinema, recognizing his outstanding contribution to the industry. Other major winner updates will be announced live.
Importance for NDA and Other Aspirants
Both the NDA exam and SSB interviews demand up-to-date general knowledge and awareness of topical events. Regular knowledge of latest current affairs, government decisions, diplomatic shifts, and award winners keeps NDA aspirants well-prepared for critical GK sections and interview topics, giving an edge over less-prepared peers.
Repeated Past Important Questions Section
- Which river was declared the first clean river under India’s ‘National Water Quality Monitoring Programme’ in 2024?
- a) Ganga
- b) Krishna
- c) Narmada
- d) Brahmaputra
- Who won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023 for excellence in Indian cinema?
- a) Kamal Haasan
- b) Mohanlal
- c) Amitabh Bachchan
- d) Shah Rukh Khan
- The GST 2.0 reform introduced how many tax slabs?
- a) Three
- b) Five
- c) Two
- d) Four
- Which countries signed a strategic defence pact in September 2025, shifting West Asian security dynamics?
- a) India and Japan
- b) Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
- c) US and Iran
- d) India and Morocco
- Which app was launched with advanced user interface and citizen engagement tools for pollution monitoring in India in 2025?
- a) MyGov App
- b) Sameer 2.0
- c) SmartCity App
- d) Pollution Tracker Pro
Closing Words & Coaching Mention
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This concise update keeps NDA aspirants well-prepared with relevant and recent developments across multiple fields essential for their success.