📶 Top 10 GK/Current Affairs - 18th September 2025
1. Which Indian defence cadre celebrated its 76th Raising Day on September 17, 2025?
✅ The Indian Defence Service of Engineers (IDSE).
2. Which government department is observing the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025 from September 17 to October 2?
✅ The Department of Justice.
3 What is the theme of this year's Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign?
✅ "Swachhotsav" (स्वच्छोत्सव).
4. What is the main objective of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U)?
✅ To provide pucca (permanent) homes to low- and middle-income urban families under "Housing for All."
5. Why was PMAY-Urban 2.0 launched in September 2024?
✅ To address gaps like application backlog, slow verification, and incomplete homes, and to accelerate delivery.
6. What is the purpose of Angikaar 2025 campaign?
✅ To fast-track verification, complete sanctioned homes, and raise awareness through ULBs via door-to-door drives and housing camps.
7. Which date is marked as PMAY-U Awas Diwas in 2025, and why?
✅ 17 September 2025, celebrating one year of PMAY-Urban 2.0.
8. What is "PM Awas Mela – Shehri"?
✅ An event (17–27 September 2025) offering on-the-spot verification, loan assistance, and scheme information to beneficiaries.
9. Recently, Which state government announced Rs.1000 monthly allowance for unemployed graduates?
✅ Bihar Government
10. Who is eligible for this ₹1,000 monthly unemployment allowance in Bihar?
✅ Unemployed graduates aged 20-25 years who are neither studying nor employed/self-employed, for up to 2 years. It was previously available only to intermediate pass (Class 12) candidates.