Daily Current Affairs – 03 September 2025 | Rojgar Plus

Welcome to Rojgar Plus Daily Current Affairs – September 3, 2025.
This detailed and expanded update is designed for aspirants preparing for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and State PSC examinations.

👉 What you’ll find here:

• Structured updates across National, International, Economy, Science, Environment, Defence, Sports, Awards, Appointments, States, and Miscellaneous.
• In-depth background & implications to help you connect events to exam syllabus (GS Papers, Prelims, Mains, Interviews).
• Extended State Current Affairs section, crucial for State PSCs (UPPSC, BPSC, TNPSC, etc.) and UPSC’s federalism questions.
• MCQs with detailed explanations for practice.

Daily Current Affairs – 03 September 2025

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1. National Affairs

• GST Council Approves Two-Rate Structure
  • In its meeting in New Delhi, the GST Council approved a simplified two-rate tax structure, effective 22 September 2025.
  • Essential goods like air conditioners, small cars, soaps, noodles, shampoos moved to 5% and 18% slabs.
  • Background: GST, launched in 2017, has had multiple slabs (5%, 12%, 18%, 28%). Frequent demands were made to simplify it.
  • Implications: Boosts domestic demand, reduces compliance burden for businesses, and helps tackle inflation. Relevant for UPSC GS-3 (Economy), SSC & Banking Exams (Budget/Taxation).
• BRS Leader K. Kavitha Resigns
  • K. Kavitha resigned as MLC and from BRS primary membership after suspension.
  • Reflects political instability in Telangana, showcasing issues of party discipline and regional factionalism.
  • Exam Link: GS-2 (Polity, Political Parties, Electoral Reforms).
• Floods & School Closures in North India
  • Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh announced school closures until Sept 4 due to heavy rains.
  • IMD linked the extreme rainfall to climate change-driven monsoon variability.
  • Impacts agriculture (paddy, sugarcane) and urban planning.
  • Exam Link: GS-1 (Geography – Monsoon), GS-3 (Disaster Management).
• PM Modi Criticizes Opposition
  • In a Bihar rally, PM Modi accused RJD & Congress of “abusing his late mother.”
  • Highlights declining political discourse and use of personal attacks.
  • Exam Link: GS-4 (Ethics in Politics), GS-2 (Indian Polity).
• Semicon India 2025 Inaugurated
  • PM Modi unveiled India’s first semiconductor chip.
  • Event part of PLI scheme & Make in India, reducing India’s 95% chip import dependency.
  • Expected to generate 6 lakh jobs by 2030.
  • Exam Link: GS-3 (Science & Tech, Economy – Infrastructure).

2. International Affairs

• China’s Military Parade
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping showcased nuclear missiles, drones, submarines in a parade.
  • Attended by Putin (Russia) & Kim Jong-un (North Korea).
  • Signals deepening authoritarian alliance, raising Indo-Pacific tensions.
  • Exam Link: GS-2 (IR – India-China, Quad, Global Power Shifts).
• Iran’s Uranium Stockpile
  • IAEA report: Iran has increased near weapons-grade uranium stockpile.
  • Raises Middle East tensions, could spike global oil prices → India’s import bills.
  • Exam Link: GS-2 (IR – West Asia, Energy Security).
• Ukraine Schools Underground
  • Ongoing Russian strikes forced Ukraine schools to function underground.
  • Highlights humanitarian crisis & global food security risk (Ukraine = major grain exporter).
  • Exam Link: GS-2 (IR – Europe, Humanitarian Issues).
• India Warns Pakistan on Chenab River Release
  • India warned of flood threats from Chenab water release.
  • Links to Indus Waters Treaty (1960) → frequent UPSC prelims topic.
  • Exam Link: GS-2 (IR – Bilateral Water Issues).

3. Economy and Finance

• India’s Services PMI at 15-Year High
  • Driven by IT exports & domestic demand.
  • Q1 FY26 GDP at 7.8% – fastest among major economies.
  • Deloitte forecast 6.4-6.6% growth, reserves at $699.74B.
  • Exam Link: GS-3 (Economy – Growth, Trade).
• GST Cuts to Stimulate Demand
  • Hundreds of consumer goods moved to lower slabs.
  • Aim: Neutralize impact of U.S. tariffs.
  • Exam Link: GS-3 (Taxation, Economy).
• Putin Praises India
  • Called India an “economic giant”, criticizing Western policies.
  • Exam Link: GS-2 (IR – India-Russia), GS-3 (Economy).

4. Science and Technology

• Nickel-Based Catalyst for Recycling
  • Developed by Northwestern University.
  • Helps in sustainable waste recycling.
  • Links to Swachh Bharat, Circular Economy.
• Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
  • India leads with UPI, Aadhaar.
  • Strengthens governance, boosts financial inclusion.
• Semicon India – Tech Push
  • India moving towards self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem.

5. Environment and Ecology

• US DOE Report Criticized
  • 85+ scientists rejected a U.S. Department of Energy climate report.
  • Said it “downplays risks” → unfit for policymaking.
• USDA Fire Retardant Contract
  • Projected to save hundreds of millions.
  • Could inspire NDMA wildfire management in India.
• India Floods & Climate Change
  • IMD confirmed monsoon intensification due to climate shifts.
  • Direct impact on SDGs & agriculture productivity.

6. Defence and Security

• India-Thailand Maitree-XIV
  • Held in Meghalaya.
  • Focus on counter-insurgency in jungle terrain.
  • Started in 2006, strengthens ASEAN ties.
• India-Germany Defence Dialogue
  • Discussed EU-India FTA and cooperation.
• Punjab’s Flood Threats
  • From Chenab river releases → cross-border security issue.

7. Sports

• Asia Cup T20 Squad Announced
  • Boosts cricket fervor.
• NFL & U.S. College sports in global news.

8. Awards and Honors

• Spirit of Service Awards 2025 (US DoD personnel).
• 38th Hispanic Heritage Awards – Cheech Marin, Gloria Trevil honored.

9. Appointments and Resignations

• S&P Global → new Mobility business head.
• Chestnut Carbon → Ex-JPMorgan exec as COO.
• RFK Jr. resignation demanded by HHS employees (US).

10. Art, Culture, and Heritage

• UNESCO work in Beirut – cultural revival.
• Iran at Bali CHANDI 2025 – “Culture for Peace”.

11. State Current Affairs

• Andhra Pradesh: TUDA’s Swarnamukhi River Rejuvenation Plan.
• Telangana: K. Kavitha resigns.
• Punjab: Flood alerts from Chenab release.
• Uttar Pradesh: Industrial corridors + school closures due to rains.
• Bihar: Modi’s rally + progress in Jal Jeevan Mission.
• Meghalaya: Hosting Maitree-XIV, boosting tourism & defence.
• Other States/UTs: Haryana floods, Delhi GST reforms impact, TN EV incentives.

12. Miscellaneous

• India offers 1,000 e-scholarships to Afghan students.
• Teachers’ Day preparations nationwide.
• Skyscraper Day observed.

📝 MCQs for Practice (September 3, 2025)

1. GST Council’s two-rate tax slab effective from?
   a) Sept 3, 2025
   b) Sept 22, 2025
   c) Oct 1, 2025
   d) Jan 1, 2026
   ✅ Answer: b) Sept 22, 2025
   Explanation: Simplifies taxation, boosts demand amid tariffs.
2. India offered how many e-scholarships to Afghan students (2025-26)?
   a) 500
   b) 1,000
   c) 2,000
   d) 5,000
   ✅ Answer: b) 1,000
   Explanation: Strengthens educational ties with Afghanistan.
3. Which Indo-Thai military exercise began Sept 3, 2025?
   a) Garuda Shakti
   b) Maitree-XIV
   c) Hand-in-Hand
   d) Vajra Prahar
   ✅ Answer: b) Maitree-XIV
   Explanation: Jungle counter-insurgency exercise, supports Act East Policy.
4. Climate scientists criticized a report from which US department?
   a) Interior
   b) DOE
   c) EPA
   d) USDA
   ✅ Answer: b) DOE
   Explanation: Downplayed climate risks, flawed for policy.
5. Which country increased weapons-grade uranium stockpile (IAEA)?
   a) NK
   b) Russia
   c) Iran
   d) China
   ✅ Answer: c) Iran
   Explanation: Raised global concerns.
6. India’s services PMI highest in how many years?
   a) 5
   b) 10
   c) 15
   d) 20
   ✅ Answer: c) 15 years
   Explanation: Driven by IT & exports.
7. USDA fire-retardant contract projected savings?
   a) Millions
   b) Hundreds of millions
   c) Billions
   d) Trillions
   ✅ Answer: b) Hundreds of millions
   Explanation: Boosts wildfire response efficiency.
8. Which country’s schools reopened underground due to conflict?
   a) Syria
   b) Afghanistan
   c) Ukraine
   d) Yemen
   ✅ Answer: c) Ukraine
   Explanation: Ensures student safety amid strikes.
9. K. Kavitha resigned from which party?
   a) BJP
   b) Congress
   c) BRS
   d) AAP
   ✅ Answer: c) BRS
   Explanation: Reflects Telangana’s political crisis.
10. Semicon India 2025 inaugurated by?
    a) President Murmu
    b) PM Modi
    c) FM Sitharaman
    d) HM Shah
    ✅ Answer: b) PM Modi
    Explanation: Unveiled India’s 1st semiconductor chip.
11. Punjab flood threats linked to which river?
    a) Ganga
    b) Yamuna
    c) Chenab
    d) Brahmaputra
    ✅ Answer: c) Chenab
    Explanation: Indo-Pak water sharing issue.
12. Nickel-based catalyst developed by which university?
    a) Harvard
    b) Stanford
    c) Northwestern
    d) MIT
    ✅ Answer: c) Northwestern
    Explanation: Advances circular economy recycling.
13. Chestnut Carbon COO came from?
    a) Goldman Sachs
    b) JPMorgan Chase
    c) Citigroup
    d) Morgan Stanley
    ✅ Answer: b) JPMorgan Chase
    Explanation: Boosts sustainability strategy.
14. Modi slammed which parties for remarks on his late mother?
    a) BJP & AAP
    b) RJD & Congress
    c) TMC & SP
    d) BRS & TDP
    ✅ Answer: b) RJD & Congress
    Explanation: Election rally rhetoric in Bihar.
15. TUDA launched rejuvenation plan for which river?
    a) Godavari
    b) Krishna
    c) Swarnamukhi
    d) Cauvery
    ✅ Answer: c) Swarnamukhi
    Explanation: Focus on pollution control & urban planning.
16. Yogi Adityanath announced new industrial corridors in?
    a) Bihar
    b) Uttar Pradesh
    c) Punjab
    d) Telangana
    ✅ Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh
    Explanation: Part of PM Gati Shakti plan.
17. Maitree-XIV hosted by which NE state?
    a) Assam
    b) Manipur
    c) Meghalaya
    d) Arunachal
    ✅ Answer: c) Meghalaya
    Explanation: Strategic NE role under Act East.
18. Heavy rains → school closures until Sept 4 in which states?
    a) Kerala & TN
    b) Punjab, Haryana & UP
    c) Maharashtra & Gujarat
    d) Odisha & WB
    ✅ Answer: b) Punjab, Haryana & UP
    Explanation: Linked to monsoon climate shifts.