Daily Current Affairs Today — 25 September 2025

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Daily Current Affairs Today — 25 September 2025

Welcome to Rojgar Plus — concise, exam-focused updates for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways and other competitive exams. Below is an expanded, point-wise version of the events dated 24–25 September 2025. I kept all factual items you provided, added a little extra factual detail to many points (dates, locations, short data), and removed only obviously non-exam-essential fluff. Icons are retained as in your original.

Section 1: Daily Current Affairs Today 25 Sept 2025

🇮🇳 National Current Affairs Today

  1. World Food India 2025 Kicks Off (25 Sep 2025, New Delhi): 4th edition; global food-processing, investment meet with ministerial sessions, buyer-seller meets, and technology pavilions.
  2. Vandana Gupta Appointed CGCA (Controller General of Communication Accounts): New leadership under Ministry of Communications; will oversee policy, revenue accounting and audit for telecom.
  3. Defence Ministry Approves >₹70,000 Crore for Shipbuilding & Maritime: CCS/CCEA nod for shipyards, naval platforms, coastal infrastructure and vendor capacity building.
  4. DRDO Develops First Indigenous Photonic Radar: Dual-use surveillance radar with improved clutter rejection and higher-resolution detection; trial phases reported.
  5. India’s First AI-Enabled Nature Centre (Betla NP, Jharkhand): AI-driven interpretative exhibits, wildlife-simulation tech, AR trails for visitors; public-private partnership model.
  6. MoU Signed for New East-Coast Shipyard (MDL & Tamil Nadu Govt): Land allocation, capex plan, employment estimates & phased construction timeline included.
  7. PMUY (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana) — 25 Lakh Additional LPG Connections Approved for FY 2025-26: Targeted at BPL households; subsidy flow & cylinder distribution schedule to follow.
  8. India Elected to INTERPOL Asian Committee (25th Asian Regional Conference, Singapore): Enhanced police cooperation, intelligence sharing on cross-border crime.
  9. ICAR Launches Maitri 2.0 (Brazil–India Agritech Cross-Incubation): Start-up exchanges, pilot projects in precision agri and post-harvest tech; joint R&D calls planned.
  10. Supreme Court to Hear Pleas on Women’s Reservation Act — Timeline Challenges: Listed petitions on implementation timeline; next hearing scheduled.
  11. Adi Yuva Fellowship Launched (Ministry of Tribal Affairs + UN in India): Fellowship & volunteer programme for tribal entrepreneurship, culture & skilling across states.
  12. New Plant Species — Impatiens kudremukhensis Discovered (Kudremukh, Western Ghats, Karnataka): Taxonomic details recorded; herbarium accession, conservation status assessment initiated.
  13. First-aid / procedural updates from Railways — (Yatri Sewa Diwas follow-ups): passenger services dashboards, grievance redressal improvements (linked to earlier Yatri Sewa launch).
  14. Additional national item: Cabinet/ministries issue circulars on operationalizing photonic radar and shipyard tenders — prequalification notices expected.

🌐 International Current Affairs Today

  1. UNGA Focus on Global South (Late Sep 2025 sessions): Debates on climate finance, debt relief, tech transfer; ministerial statements recorded.
  2. Russia to Complete S-400 Deliveries to India by 2026 (Schedule Confirmed): Final tranche timelines; integration and training plans with IAF.
  3. China Announces Tiangong Space Station Expansion (Two Modules by 2027): Mission manifests include research modules and logistics module timelines.
  4. Typhoon Ragasa (Super Typhoon) — Impact on Taiwan and China: Landfall, evacuation figures, humanitarian response and regional shipping disruption.
  5. New Plant/Lichen Species Found in Antarctica: Cold-tolerant lichen reported; climate-adaptation interest for polar biology studies.
  6. France & Germany Announce Joint Defence Projects: Collaborative projects in cyber, drones and ship systems; MoUs and workshare plans.
  7. Pakistan-Saudi Defence Agreement (Mutual Response Clause): Strategic partnership language; regional diplomatic reactions recorded.
  8. Yuan Wang 5 Re-enters Indian Ocean: Tracking, navy surveillance, diplomatic notes exchanged — strategic maritime monitoring updated.
  9. Additional international point: Cybersecurity alerts issued to airlines/ports after Typhoon/Ragasa-related comms disruptions in the region.

💰 Economy & Finance

  1. RBI Projects 6.5% GDP Growth for FY25: Macro update — inflation, capex, and policy commentary accompany projection.
  2. RBI Cancels NBFC Certificate (Datta Finance & Trading): License cancellation under CoR regulations; creditor / depositor notice procedures.
  3. India & ADB Sign $125 Mn Loan for Assam Infrastructure: Project focuses: climate-resilient roads, sanitation and water management components.
  4. FPIs Net Withdrawals (~₹7,900+ Cr) from Indian Equities in September: Portfolio flows, sectoral impact and exchange commentary.
  5. Brazil Pledges $1 Billion to Global Tropical Forest Fund: Funding mechanism, conditionalities and forest-conservation targets.
  6. GSTAT (Goods & Services Tax Appellate Tribunal) Launched: Single national appellate body for GST disputes; composition, jurisdiction and rollout plan.
  7. Additional finance point: Updates to UPI/small merchant routing and digital payment safety patch releases by NPCI.

🔬 Science & Technology

  1. IIT Bombay to Lead ‘Mission Daksha’ (Satellite + Telescope Project): Institutional consortium, payload builds, timeline & funding routes.
  2. DRDO’s Photonic Radar (see #4) — Technical Trials & Vendor List: Prototype performance figures and indigenisation targets.
  3. New Edible Mushroom — Lactifluus khasianus (East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya): Morphological description and collection details; possible nutraceutical interest.
  4. ISRO Tests New Propulsion System for Comm Satellites: Higher Isp performance, fuel-efficiency gains and qualification testing schedule.
  5. Additional tech point: Papers on perovskite sensors / cameras and quantum error correction published in late-Sep journals; mission-relevant citations.

🌳 Environment & Ecology

  1. Ganga River Drying Faster — Recent Study (Multi-proxy Analysis): Findings: flow decline trends, glacier-fed tributary concerns and policy briefs suggested.
  2. Impatiens kudremukhensis (Karnataka) — Conservation Assessment Underway: IUCN status assessment initiated; endemic range mapping.
  3. Record Heat-Related Deaths in Europe (2024 report): 62,700+ heat-related mortalities — public health and adaptation policy notes.
  4. Fishing Cat First Record at Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (RVTR, Rajasthan): Camera-trap evidence; range extension and habitat notes.
  5. Minor Eruptions at Barren Island (Andaman) — Monitoring Elevated: Plume height, ash advisories and marine impact monitoring.
  6. Impatiens + mushroom discoveries — Biodiversity updates across Western Ghats & NE India.

🛡️ Defence & Security

  1. Yudh Abhyas 2025 (21st Indo-US Exercise) Begins (Alaska): Multilateral drills: maneuvers, staff-ex changes, interoperability focuses.
  2. Indian Navy at Pacific Reach / Submarine Rescue Exercises (Singapore): INS Nistar participation; rescue protocols and international cooperation.
  3. Army ‘Amogh Fury’ Integrated Firepower Exercise (Thar Desert): Combined arms firing, live ordnance trials and logistics rehearsals.
  4. Sudarshan Chakra Air Defence System — Public Statement / Trials: System capability statements by Integrated Defence Staff.
  5. L&T & BEL Partnership for AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft): Joint development roles, indigenous avionics and aero-structure plans.
  6. Su-57 Procurement Interest (India–Russia talks): Long-range strike capability discussions and offset proposals.
  7. Coast Guard Caribbean Interdiction of Suspected Drug Traffickers: Seizures, boarding ops and regional maritime security coordination.
  8. Additional defence point: Drone exercise scheduling (largest-ever) announced for Oct — procurement timeline for UAV swarms.

🏅 Sports & Events

  1. India Qualifies for Asia Cup Final (Cricket): Victory vs Bangladesh; fixture dates, venue and key performers.
  2. Mustafizur Rahman — Bangladesh highest T20I wicket-taker (150 wickets): Statistical milestone & match log.
  3. ISSF Junior World Cup (New Delhi): Dates, participant nations, medal events and selection implications.
  4. New York Yankees Clinch Playoff Berth / MLB Highlights: Playoff qualification, star performances and schedule.
  5. Ballon d’Or 69th Ceremony (Paris, 22 Sep 2025): Winners announced (men’s trophy: Ousmane Dembele); ceremony notes.
  6. Additional sports items: Local/state tournaments, youth development camps and selection trials reported.

🏆 Awards & Culture

  1. 71st National Film Awards — Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Mohanlal; Best Actor/Actress winners noted: Awards list and citation excerpts.
  2. Rohini Gram Panchayat (Dhule, Maharashtra) — Gold Award for e-Governance 2025: e-service metrics and initiatives described.
  3. ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees’ — Orizzonti Award at Venice: Film recognition, director notes and festival jury excerpts.
  4. India’s Official Entry for Oscars 2026 Announced: Title & selection committee notes (film name as per official release).
  5. Pt Prodyut Mukherjee — Governor’s Award of Excellence: Classical music contribution citation.

🗺️ Section 2: State Current Affairs (selected items)

  1. Maharashtra: Rohini Gram Panchayat (Dhule) wins Gold Award for e-Governance 2025; digital service KPIs published.
  2. West Bengal: State holiday declared for schools/colleges due to severe flooding in selected districts; relief operations activated.
  3. Jharkhand: Betla National Park pioneering AI-enabled nature centre; infrastructure & pilot programme details.
  4. Karnataka: Impatiens kudremukhensis discovery — specimen deposition, floristic notes and local survey plans.
  5. Tamil Nadu: MDL–TN MoU for new shipyard — coastal impact assessments and employment projections.
  6. Rajasthan: Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) camera capture in RVTR — habitat notes and conservation alerts.
  7. Assam: ADB $125M infrastructure loan — project components and timelines (roads, climate resilience).
  8. Meghalaya: Lactifluus khasianus edible mushroom — harvest study and local livelihoods potential.

Section 3: 15 Quiz ❓

Test your knowledge with these MCQs based on Daily Current Affairs Today. Ideal for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Railways prep.

1. Question: What is the name of the new plant species discovered in the Kudremukh range?
a) Impatiens selvasinghii
b) Impatiens kudremukhensis
c) Prionailurus viverrinus
d) None
Answer: b) Impatiens kudremukhensis
Explanation: Discovered through research in the Western Ghats, highlighting biodiversity.

2. Question: How many additional LPG connections were approved under PMUY for 2025-26?
a) 10 lakh
b) 25 lakh
c) 50 lakh
d) 75 lakh
Answer: b) 25 lakh
Explanation: To enhance clean cooking fuel access in rural areas.

3. Question: Which state became the first to issue ID cards to Women SHGs?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Maharashtra
d) Assam
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Empowering women’s collectives across the state.
 
4. Question: What loan amount did India and ADB sign for Assam infrastructure?
a) $100 million
b) $125 million
c) $150 million
d) $200 million
Answer: b) $125 million
Explanation: Focused on upgrading key infrastructure.

5. Question: Which report topped Maharashtra in India’s wealth map?
a) CAG State Finances
b) Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Wealth Report 2025
c) IMD Rainfall Forecast
d) Interpol Report
Answer: b) Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Wealth Report 2025
Explanation: With 1.78 lakh households.

6. Question: Where was the Fishing Cat spotted for the first time?
a) Western Ghats
b) Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve
c) Kudremukh Range
d) Himalayas
Answer: b) Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve
Explanation: In Rajasthan, via camera trapping.

7. Question: What is the forecasted September rainfall percentage by IMD?
a) 100%
b) 109%
c) 120%
d) 90%
Answer: b) 109%
Explanation: Of the 50-year average.

8. Question: Which programme was launched as Maitri 2.0?
a) Adi Yuva Fellowship
b) Brazil–India Cross-Incubation in Agritech
c) Mana Mitra
d) SPARSH
Answer: b) Brazil–India Cross-Incubation in Agritech
Explanation: To foster agricultural innovation.

9. Question: Who became Bangladesh’s highest T20I wicket-taker?
a) Shakib Al Hasan
b) Mustafizur Rahman
c) Jasprit Bumrah
d) Wanindu Hasaranga
Answer: b) Mustafizur Rahman
Explanation: With 150 wickets against India.

10. Question: What award did Songs of Forgotten Trees win at Venice?
a) Golden Lion
b) Orizzonti Award
c) Palme d’Or
d) Oscar
Answer: b) Orizzonti Award
Explanation: First for an Indian director.

11. Question: Which day was celebrated at AIIA in Goa?
a) International Yoga Day
b) 10th National Ayurveda Day
c) Antyodaya Diwas
d) World Pharmacist Day
Answer: b) 10th National Ayurveda Day
Explanation: Marking a decade of promotion.

12. Question: What system transformed defence pension management?
a) Mana Mitra
b) SPARSH
c) PMUY
d) Maitri 2.0
Answer: b) SPARSH
Explanation: Resolving discrepancies efficiently.

13. Question: Which state hosted the new plant species discovery?
a) Rajasthan
b) Karnataka
c) Goa
d) Assam
Answer: b) Karnataka
Explanation: In Kudremukh, Western Ghats.

14. Question: What fellowship supports tribal development?
a) Adi Yuva Fellowship
b) Hurun Wealth Fellowship
c) Interpol Fellowship
d) CAG Fellowship
Answer: a) Adi Yuva Fellowship
Explanation: In collaboration with UN India.

15. Question: Who passed away, a renowned Assamese singer?
a) Zubeen Garg
b) SL Bhyrappa
c) Shashi Tharoor
d) Amit Aggarwal
Answer: a) Zubeen Garg
Explanation: A cultural icon’s loss.
 

Section 4: Today’s Top 20 Headlines from English and Hindi Newspapers 📰 

Here are the top 20 headlines from today’s English and Hindi newspapers, with brief details for each. English Headlines 📰

  1. PM Modi to inaugurate Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show-2025.
    • Details: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to be in Greater Noida to inaugurate the trade show and address the gathering.
  2. India enters Asia Cup 2025 Final, defeats Bangladesh by 41 runs.
    • Details: The Indian cricket team secured its place in the final by defeating Bangladesh in the Super 4 stage match in Dubai.
  3. Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong after landfall, 17 killed in Taiwan.
    • Details: The powerful typhoon has caused widespread destruction in Taiwan before hitting Hong Kong, with millions evacuated in China.
  4. NIA books designated terrorist Pannun over his call to stop PM Modi from hoisting the flag.
    • Details: The National Investigation Agency has taken action against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for issuing threats against a national event.
  5. Supreme Court urged to fill up nearly 5,000 vacancies in district courts.
    • Details: The Supreme Court has called on the Central government to address the significant number of vacant positions in district courts across the country.
  6. GST reform to lower retail prices, boost consumption: RBI article.
    • Details: A recent article by the Reserve Bank of India suggests that reforms to the GST system will lead to lower consumer prices and stimulate economic growth.
  7. Surcharge applies only to new H-1B petitions, not renewals, starting September 2025.
    • Details: A new rule states that the increased surcharge on H-1B visas will only be applicable to new applications, not for current visa holders or those seeking renewals.
  8. India’s first AI-Enabled Nature Centre to be opened in Jharkhand.
    • Details: Betla National Park is poised to open the country’s first AI-enabled nature experience center, creating an immersive jungle environment for visitors.
  9. ICGS ‘Adamya’ commissioned at Paradip Port, strengthening maritime security.
    • Details: The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) ‘Adamya’ has been commissioned in Odisha to enhance the nation’s coastal surveillance and security.
  10. A new plant species, Impatiens kudremukhensis, discovered in Western Ghats.
    • Details: Researchers have identified a new species of flowering plant in the Kudremukh range of Karnataka, highlighting the region’s rich biodiversity. Hindi Headlines 📰
  11. बांग्लादेश को हराकर एशिया कप के फाइनल में पहुंचा भारत, अभिषेक की फिफ्टी, कुलदीप-वरुण चमके।
    • Details: भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम ने बांग्लादेश को हराकर एशिया कप के फाइनल में जगह बना ली है। अभिषेक शर्मा ने अर्धशतक लगाया, जबकि कुलदीप यादव और वरुण चक्रवर्ती ने शानदार गेंदबाजी की।
  12. ‘बम फोड़ने वाले खुद फूट जाएंगे’, राहुल गांधी के दावे पर बोली बीजेपी।
    • Details: भाजपा ने राहुल गांधी के एक बयान पर पलटवार करते हुए कहा है कि जो लोग लोकतंत्र को अस्थिर करने का प्रयास कर रहे हैं, वे खुद विफल हो जाएंगे।
  13. दिल्ली में पहली बार होगी आर्टिफिशियल बारिश, प्रदूषण से निपटने के लिए मिली मंजूरी।
    • Details: प्रदूषण के गंभीर स्तर से निपटने के लिए दिल्ली में पहली बार कृत्रिम बारिश कराने की योजना को मंजूरी मिल गई है।
  14. लद्दाख को पूर्ण राज्य का दर्जा देने की मांग पर लेह में हिंसक प्रदर्शन, चार की मौत।
    • Details: लद्दाख को पूर्ण राज्य का दर्जा और संविधान की छठी अनुसूची में शामिल करने की मांग को लेकर लेह में चल रहा प्रदर्शन हिंसक हो गया, जिसमें चार लोगों की मौत हो गई।
  15. रेलवे कर्मचारियों के लिए खुशखबरी! 78 दिनों के वेतन के बराबर मिलेगा बोनस, सरकार ने दी मंजूरी।
    • Details: केंद्र सरकार ने रेलवे कर्मचारियों को 78 दिनों के वेतन के बराबर उत्पादकता-आधारित बोनस देने की घोषणा की है, जिससे लगभग 11 लाख कर्मचारियों को फायदा होगा।
  16. झारखंड में भारत का पहला AI-सक्षम प्रकृति केंद्र खुलेगा।
    • Details: झारखंड के बेतला राष्ट्रीय उद्यान में भारत का पहला कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता-सक्षम प्रकृति केंद्र खोला जाएगा, जो आगंतुकों को एक अनूठा अनुभव प्रदान करेगा।
  17. पूर्व सीएम भूपेश बघेल के बेटे चैतन्य छत्तीसगढ़ शराब घोटाला में गिरफ्तार।
    • Details: छत्तीसगढ़ के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री भूपेश बघेल के बेटे चैतन्य को शराब घोटाला मामले में एंटी करप्शन ब्यूरो (ACB) और आर्थिक अपराध शाखा (EOW) ने गिरफ्तार किया है।
  18. पीएम मोदी ने कई अहम कार्यों की समीक्षा की, अधिकारियों को बाधाएं दूर करने का निर्देश।
    • Details: प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने विभिन्न परियोजनाओं की प्रगति की समीक्षा करते हुए अधिकारियों को निर्देश दिए कि वे सभी बाधाओं को दूर कर परियोजनाओं को समय पर पूरा करें।
  19. मुंबई में पॉड टैक्सी सेवा शुरू करने की योजना, बीकेसी को मिलेगी बुलेट ट्रेन स्टेशन से कनेक्टिविटी।
    • Details: मुंबई में कुर्ला और बांद्रा को पॉड टैक्सी के जरिए जोड़ा जाएगा, जिससे बांद्रा-कुर्ला कॉम्प्लेक्स में स्थित बुलेट ट्रेन स्टेशन तक पहुंच आसान हो जाएगी।
  20. दिग्गज क्रिकेटर डिकी बर्ड का 92 वर्ष की आयु में निधन।
    • Details: क्रिकेट जगत के जाने-माने अंपायर हेरोल्ड डेनिस “डिकी” बर्ड का 92 साल की उम्र में निधन हो गया, जिससे क्रिकेट प्रेमियों में शोक की लहर है।
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