September 2025 Archive – What You Need to Know

Welcome to the September 2025 snapshot. In just a few weeks we covered two very different topics that many readers asked about. One post helped candidates figure out their IB ACIO exam score, while the other highlighted a quirky cricket record that only two players share. Below you’ll find the key points from each article, plus quick tips you can use right away.

IB ACIO Answer Key Highlights

If you sat for the Intelligence Bureau ACIO Phase 1 exam in mid‑September, the Ministry of Home Affairs has already posted the official answer key. You can grab the PDF from mha.gov.in and match it against your answer sheet. The exam used a +1 for a correct answer and –0.25 for a wrong one, so each correct response adds a point and each mistake chips away a quarter point.

Here’s a simple way to calculate your total:

• Count the number of questions you got right.
• Count the number you got wrong.
• Multiply the right‑answer count by 1.
• Multiply the wrong‑answer count by 0.25 and subtract that from the first number.

For example, if you answered 70 correctly and missed 10, your score would be 70 – (10 × 0.25) = 67.5. Double‑check each answer with the key to avoid simple mistakes.

Got a doubt? The portal lets you raise an objection within a week of the release. Attach a clear scan of your answer sheet, point out the specific question, and wait for a response. The recruitment is for 3,717 Grade‑2 posts, and the next step is the interview round, so a clean score matters.

Asia Cup T20 Century Facts

Switching gears, let’s talk cricket. The Asia Cup T20 tournament has produced just two centuries, and both ended with the exact same score – 122 runs. The first came from Hong Kong’s Babar Hayat in the 2016 qualifiers, a historic moment for an associate nation. Six years later, Virat Kohli matched that figure with an unbeaten 122 against Afghanistan in Dubai.

Why is 122 such a rare number in this format? T20 matches give each side only 20 overs, so scoring a century already feels like a sprint. Adding another 22 runs pushes a batsman into the high‑risk zone where a single bad ball can end the innings. That’s why only two players have ever crossed the 120‑run barrier in Asia Cup history.

Both innings share a few quirks: each featured a high strike rate, a mix of boundaries and quick singles, and a partnership that steadied the team after early wickets fell. If you’re a fan looking to compare the two, note that Hayat’s knock helped Hong Kong win the qualifier, while Kohli’s effort sealed a comfortable victory for India.

These milestones remind us how the shortest format can still produce unforgettable moments. Whether you’re counting exam marks or watching a bat swing, the details matter. Keep an eye on official sources for updates, and use the tips above to stay on top of your game.

That’s the September 2025 round‑up. Bookmark this page if you need a quick refresher on either topic, and feel free to come back whenever you need a clear, practical guide.