Current Affair MCQ for 2025-09-12

Notes: Odisha Governor recently highlighted the need for comprehensive development of Bondaghati, home of the Bonda tribe. The Bonda tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) and one of the oldest tribes of India. They are found only in Malkangiri district, mainly in Khairaput block, Odisha. They are also called Bondo, Bondas, Bonda Paraja, and Bhonda, tracing lineage to the Austroasiatic race. Their language is Remo, part of the Austroasiatic family, distinct from mainstream Indian languages. The tribe has two groups – Lower Bondas in plains and Upper Bondas in remote hilly terrain.

Notes: A recent video shocked Washington showing a US Hellfire missile bouncing off a UFO near Yemen. The Hellfire is an air-to-ground, laser-guided, subsonic tactical missile with strong anti-tank power. It can also act as an air-to-air weapon against helicopters and slow-moving aircraft. It was developed by the United States in 1972 to counter Soviet armor formations. It is a laser-guided, air-to-ground tactical missile used by the U.S. military and more than 30 allied nations for precision striking capabilities against various targets.

Notes: Ships of Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), INS Tir and ICGS Sarathi, reached Réunion Island, while INS Shardul arrived in Port Louis, Mauritius, during training deployment. Réunion Island is a French territory in the Western Indian Ocean. Réunion is volcanic, with rugged mountains and short torrential rivers like Marsouins and Galet. It has the highest peak in the Indian Ocean, Piton des Neiges, and an active volcano, Piton de la Fournaise. The capital is Saint-Denis, on the northern coast.

Notes: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the world’s first Digital Tribal University – Adi Sanskriti at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during the National Conference on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan. It is a digital academy and e-learning platform for tribal art, culture, crafts, and knowledge systems. The platform also has an online marketplace to showcase tribal products to national and global audiences. It aims to preserve tribal heritage while creating new livelihood opportunities. The initiative ensures dignity, empowerment, and opportunities for tribal communities at the grassroots level.

Notes: Turakapalem village in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, has seen 29 deaths due to Melioidosis. It is caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei found in soil and water. The government has declared a public health emergency in the area. The disease is seasonal, with 75–85% of cases during the rainy season. It has a high case fatality rate (CFR) of 16% to 50% in endemic regions. Endemic areas include Southeast Asia, northern Australia, Indian subcontinent, southern China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Currently, no vaccine is available, but early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.