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CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING, FINANCE & BUSINESS
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development to Build Centralised Digital Lending Platform to Boost Regional Rural Banks’ Competitiveness Against non-banking financial companies and microfinance institutions
- The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is developing a centralised digital lending platform for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to strengthen their competitiveness against non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs).
- The initiative follows the One State-One RRB Policy, effective from 1 May 2025, which consolidated 43 RRBs into 28 banks.
- The Centralised Digital Credit Infrastructure (CDCI) will digitise, automate, and streamline credit processing for various loan products.
- RRBs were established in 1975 under an Ordinance (26 Sept 1975) and later formalised by the RRBs Act, 1976, to support the rural economy and supplement the Cooperative Credit Structure.
- The shareholding pattern of RRBs is as follows: Government of India – 50%, State Government – 15%, and Sponsor Bank (PSB) – 35%.
- Currently, 28 RRBs operate through 22,158 branches across 26 States and 3 Union Territories (Puducherry, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh).
About NABARD:
- It is an All India Development Financial Institution (DFI) and an apex Supervisory Body for overall supervision of Regional Rural Banks, State Cooperative Banks and District Central Cooperative Banks in India.
- Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Founded: July 12, 1982 by the Government of India
- Chairman: Shaji K V
Securities and Exchange Board of India Cuts Trading Lot Size for Privately Placed Infrastructure Investment Trusts to ₹25 Lakh to Boost Liquidity and Investor Participation
- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced the trading lot size for privately placed Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) on stock exchanges to ₹25 lakh from ₹1 crore (or ₹2 crore earlier), with the aim of enhancing liquidity and broadening investor participation.
- This change forms part of the amendments to the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014, which were based on the consultation paper of May 2025.
- As of March 2024, India had 27 registered InvITs with total assets worth ₹7 lakh crore and 5 Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) with assets amounting to ₹2.25 lakh crore.
- SEBI has mandated that REITs and InvITs must complete distributions to unitholders within 5 working days from the date of declaration.
- REITs and InvITs have also been allowed to call a unitholders’ meeting with less than 21 days’ notice, providing greater operational flexibility.
ICICI Bank Extends Amazon Pay Co-Branded Credit Card Partnership for 7 More Years
- ICICI Bank has renewed its partnership with Amazon Pay for the co-branded “Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card” for another seven years.
- The Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card has over 5 million users, making it the largest co-branded credit card offering in India.
- The partnership between ICICI Bank and Amazon Pay for this card was first launched in 2018.
- As of July 2025, ICICI Bank has over 18 million credit cards in force, according to RBI data.
- ICICI Bank is the third-largest credit card issuer in India after HDFC Bank and State Bank of India (SBI).
- Axis Bank, the fourth-largest issuer, has a co-branded credit card partnership with Flipkart.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates 1st Green Hydrogen R&D Conference; Launches ₹100 Crore Start-up Innovation Fund
- Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 1st Annual Green Hydrogen Research and Development (R&D) Conference in New Delhi and launched a ₹100 crore Call for Proposals to support start-ups in hydrogen innovation.
- The scheme provides up to ₹5 crore per project for pilot projects in hydrogen production, storage, transport, and utilisation technologies.
- Around 25 start-ups showcased innovations including electrolyser manufacturing, AI-driven optimisation, and biological hydrogen solutions.
Key Highlights:
- The initiative is part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), launched in 2023 with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore, based on four pillars – Policy and Regulatory Framework, Demand Creation, R&D and Innovation, and Enabling Infrastructure.
- 23 R&D projects have already been awarded under the Mission in areas like hydrogen production from biomass, hydrogen applications, and safety & integration, with IITs, IISERs, CSIR labs, and industry partners implementing them.
- The second round of R&D proposals (budgetary outlay ₹400 crore) opened on 14 July 2025 and remains open till 15 September 2025.
- India is advancing in green hydrogen pilots:
- First port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project launched at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tamil Nadu.
- Five steel sector projects testing hydrogen-based decarbonisation.
- Hydrogen buses and refuelling stations operational in the transport sector.
- Green ammonia auction achieved record low price of ₹49.75 per kg (vs ₹100.28 in 2024), with supplies to begin at Paradeep Phosphates, Odisha.
- Enablers include: Green Hydrogen Standard and Certification Scheme aligned with 140+ international standards, sanctioning of five new testing facilities, certification of 5,600+ trainees, and regulatory waivers like transmission charge exemptions.
- Hydrogen hubs being developed at Kandla, Paradip, and Tuticorin Ports to strengthen India’s export competitiveness.
- Both large enterprises (NTPC, Reliance, IOCL) and start-ups/MSMEs are investing, creating a robust value chain and lakhs of new jobs.
- Targets by 2030: 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually, 125 GW new renewable capacity, ₹8 lakh crore investments, six lakh new jobs, and 50 million tonnes CO₂ reduction annually.
- The conference also featured a Start-up Expo with 25 companies, interactive sessions, and expert roundtables.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Opens 5th Rajbhasha Sammelan in Gandhinagar
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 5th All India Rajbhasha Sammelan at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar on Hindi Day (14 September 2025).
- The event witnessed the participation of over 7,000 Central Government officials, focusing on promoting Hindi alongside regional languages and strengthening linguistic coexistence.
Key Highlights:
- Launched two initiatives:
- Sarathi Platform – Digital platform to promote Hindi in official communication and training in Central Government services.
- Hindi Shabd Sindhu Kosh – A comprehensive digital encyclopedia of Hindi, targeted to be the world’s largest linguistic knowledge base by 2029, with standardised terminology for technical and scientific fields.
- Sammelan objectives: coordination between Hindi & regional languages, multilingual administration, expansion of Hindi’s technical vocabulary, and review of Official Language policies.
- Hindi Diwas is being celebrated across the country today.
- It was on this day in 1949 that the Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi written in Devanagari script as the official language of the country.
- Hindi is one of the widely spoken languages in the world and the first language of more than 520 million people.
About Gujarat:
- Chief Minister: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- National Parks: Gir National Park, Blackbuck National Park, Vansda National Park, Marine National Park
- Wildlife Sanctuaries: Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Velavadar Blackbuck Sanctuary, Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, Purna Wildlife Sanctuary
Tirumala Hills & Erra Matti Dibbalu Enter UNESCO Tentative List
- Andhra Pradesh’s Tirumala Hills and Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Dunes) near Visakhapatnam have been added to the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.
- This marks the first formal step toward full World Heritage recognition, highlighting their geological, ecological, and scientific significance.
Key Points:
- Tirumala Hills: Home to the Eparchaean Unconformity, a visible geological boundary where rocks over 1.6 billion years old meet younger sedimentary layers; considered one of the world’s oldest unconformities.
- Erra Matti Dibbalu: Spanning 1,500 acres, these red sand dunes were first documented in 1886 by geologist William King. Declared a National Geo-heritage Monument (2016) by GSI. One of only three such sites globally (others in Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu).
- Unique Features: Distinct red colour from natural iron oxidation; provides evidence of late Quaternary sea-level changes and past climatic fluctuations.
- Threats: Faces risks from unregulated tourism, filming activities, and weak conservation enforcement.
- Significance: Inclusion in the UNESCO list boosts international recognition, research potential, and eco-tourism prospects, while strengthening the conservation mandate.
National Agricultural Conference-Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Begins in New Delhi
- The National Agricultural Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025 began on 15 September 2025 in New Delhi, chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- The two-day event (15–16 September 2025) is part of Phase 2 of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, aimed at modernising Indian agriculture through technology, policy reforms, and farmer-centric strategies.
Key Highlights
- Participants included agricultural scientists, researchers, policymakers, state agriculture department officials, extension workers, and farmer representatives.
- The conference focuses on formulating region-specific action plans for major Rabi crops like wheat, barley, mustard, chickpeas, and lentils.
- Core objectives include:
- Promoting climate-resilient and water-efficient practices.
- Driving input efficiency in fertilizers, irrigation, and seeds.
- Strengthening farmer advisory systems and digital outreach.
- Ensuring alignment with national food security goals.
- The programme highlights sustainable resource management, higher yields, and farmer income enhancement, supporting the vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).
- Under Phase 2 of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, the focus areas are:
- Enhancing state and district-level agronomic planning.
- Scaling up agricultural best practices.
- Integrating technology and innovation into field practices.
- Encouraging public-private partnerships in agri-inputs and logistics.
- This phase consolidates the gains of the Kharif season, while preparing for climate variability and market-linked farming during Rabi 2025–26.
India to Host 89th International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) General Meeting in New Delhi
- India will host the 89th International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) General Meeting from 15 to 19 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, organised by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
- The event will bring together 2,000+ global experts from 100+ countries to deliberate on electrotechnical standards for a sustainable, all-electric, and connected future.
- This is the fourth time India is hosting the IEC General Meeting, after 1960, 1997, and 2013.
Key Highlights
- The meeting will be inaugurated by Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs and New & Renewable Energy, while Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, will open the IEC General Meeting Exhibition.
- The exhibition (16–19 September) will feature 75 exhibitors showcasing smart lighting, electric mobility, electronics, and IT manufacturing, with free public entry through prior registration.
- India has been designated the Global Secretariat for Standardisation in Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC), a key area for clean energy and pollution-free solutions.
- Through the IEC Young Professionals Programme, 93 participants from across the world will join boot camps, workshops, and industry visits.
- BIS will integrate standardisation into education via student chapters and internships, and will promote sustainability with a Digital Sustainability Pledge initiative, under which one sapling will be planted for each pledge.
- Hosting this event enhances India’s leadership in global standards, aligning with Make in India, Digital India, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
About Delhi:
- Chief Minister: Rekha Gupta
- Lieutenant Governor: Vinai Kumar Saxena
- Capital: New Delhi
- Wildlife Sanctuaries: Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Yamuna Biodiversity Park, Aravalli Biodiversity Park
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Inaugurates National Conference on Women Empowerment in Tirupati
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the National Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
- The two-day event was organised by the Parliamentary and Legislative Committee on Empowerment of Women.
Key Highlights
- Om Birla emphasised that inclusive development requires active participation of women in every sphere of national life.
- He highlighted the recent enactment of a law mandating 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies, addressing their historic underrepresentation.
- The conference featured the inauguration of an exhibition showcasing women’s contributions and the release of a souvenir to mark the occasion.
- Discussions focused on women’s representation in legislatures, gender-sensitive policymaking, best practices from states and abroad, challenges faced by women legislators, and institutional support measures.
- Sessions included expert panels, testimonies from women leaders, and deliberations on legal and policy tools to advance gender equality.
About Andhra Pradesh:
- Chief Minister: N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Governor: S. Abdul Nazeer
- Capital: Amaravati
- National Parks: Sri Venkateswara National Park, Papikonda National Park
- Wildlife Sanctuaries: Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary, Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary
CURRENT AFFAIRS : INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Third Edition of Unmesha International Literature Festival set to be held in Patna
- Unmesha is Asia’s largest and most inclusive International Literature Festival.
- The third edition is scheduled to be held from September 25–28, 2025, at the Samrat Ashok Convention Centre in Patna, Bihar.
- It is organized by the Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the Government of Bihar.
- The festival will feature more than 550 eminent writers, poets, scholars, translators, publishers, and distinguished personalities.
- Participants will represent over 100 languages and 15 countries.
- The event is planned to have 90 sessions over 4 days.
- The previous editions were held in Shimla (2022) and Bhopal (2023).
CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS
77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025 Announced in Los Angeles
- The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Peacock Theater, Los Angeles.
- The ceremony aired live on CBS and was streamed on Paramount+, celebrating the best of television from the 2024–2025 season.
- Major winners included Severance (Drama Series), The Studio (Comedy Series), and Adolescence (Limited Series).
Key Highlights
- Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy won the award for Television Movie, while The Traitors was named Best Reality Competition Program.
- Last Week Tonight With John Oliver continued its dominance, winning in Talk Series and Scripted Variety Series.
Major Acting Awards
- Britt Lower won Lead Actress (Drama) for Severance.
- Sterling K. Brown won Lead Actor (Drama) for Paradise.
- Seth Rogen won Lead Actor (Comedy) for The Studio, while Jean Smart won Lead Actress (Comedy) for Hacks.
- Cristin Milioti won Lead Actress (Limited Series) for The Penguin, while Stephen Graham won Lead Actor (Limited Series) for Adolescence.
- Supporting awards included Tramell Tillman (Severance), Katherine LaNasa (The Pitt), Hannah Einbinder (Hacks), Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere), Erin Doherty (Adolescence), and Owen Cooper (Adolescence).
Writing and Directing Awards
- Writing (Drama Series): Dan Gilroy – Andor
- Writing (Comedy Series): Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg – The Studio
- Writing (Limited Series): Jack Thorne & Stephen Graham – Adolescence
- Directing (Drama Series): Adam Randall – Slow Horses
- Directing (Comedy Series): Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg – The Studio
- Directing (Limited Series): Philip Barantini – Adolescence
Variety and Specials
- Variety Special (Live): SNL50 – The Anniversary Special
Overall Highlights
- The Studio dominated comedy with multiple awards in acting, directing, and writing.
- Severance and Adolescence emerged as strong winners in drama and limited series categories respectively.
- Cristin Milioti, Seth Rogen, Britt Lower, and Jean Smart delivered standout performances that won top honors.
- The Emmys 2025 reflected diversity in storytelling, global recognition of talent, and innovation across genres.
CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS
INS Trikand, Indian Navy Stealth Frigate, Arrives at Salamis Bay, Greece During Mediterranean Deployment
- INS Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Salamis Bay, Greece on 13 September 2025 during its deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
- The visit includes the maiden bilateral maritime exercise between India and Greece, aimed at enhancing interoperability, refining tactical skills, and strengthening operational synergy.
- During the port call, activities include interactions with senior military officials, planning discussions, cross deck visits, and cultural exchanges to boost bilateral and multilateral cooperation and people-to-people connect.
- The visit will be followed by the sea phase of the exercise.
- After completion of the bilateral exercise, INS Trikand will proceed to the next phase of deployment in the region.
Indian Navy Launches Third Diving Support Craft ‘DSC A 22’ in Kolkata
- The Indian Navy launched ‘DSC A 22’, the third ship of the 05 x Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, on 12 September 2025 at Titagarh, Kolkata (West Bengal).
- The DSC project is being built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), Kolkata for the Indian Navy.
- The contract for building 05 x DSCs was signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and TRSL on 12 February 2021.
- These DSC ships are designed to undertake diving operations in coastal waters and are fitted with state-of-the-art diving equipment.
- The ships are catamaran hull vessels with a displacement of approximately 380 tons.
- They are indigenously designed and built under the Naval Rules and Regulations of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
- Hydrodynamic analysis/model testing was carried out at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam during the design stage.
- The DSC ships are flag bearers of the Make in India initiative of the Government of India (GoI)/Ministry of Defence (MoD).
CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
Ajay Kumar Srivastava’s Term as Indian Overseas Bank Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Extended by Govt Until October 2027
- The Central Government has approved the extension of Ajay Kumar Srivastava’s tenure as Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB).
- His tenure has been extended for about 21 months, starting January 01, 2026.
- The extension is valid till October 08, 2027 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
- Srivastava’s current term ends on December 31, 2025, and the extension ensures completion of his 10-year tenure as Whole-Time Director.
- Ajay Kumar Srivastava has been serving as MD & CEO of IOB since January 01, 2023.
- Prior to this, he was Executive Director at IOB from 2017.
Ex-Diplomat Preeti Saran Elected Chair of UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
- Former diplomat Preeti Saran has been elected as Chair of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR).
- The CESCR is a UN body responsible for overseeing the implementation of international covenants on economic and social rights.
- The CESCR operates under the administrative control of the UN Human Rights Commission.
- Preeti Saran’s election reflects recognition of India’s contribution and leadership in promoting human rights globally.
- She had a 36-year career in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), serving in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
- She retired as Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), serving from March 2016 to September 2018.
- As Secretary (East), she handled India’s relations with East Asia, Southeast Asia, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
- She was the Indian Sherpa and leader at BRICS, BIMSTEC, ASEAN-India summits, and the East Asia Summit.
- She also served as India’s Ambassador to Vietnam and Consul General in Toronto, with earlier postings in Moscow, Dhaka, Cairo, and Geneva.
CURRENT AFFAIRS : SUMMITS & CONFERENCES
48th Conference on Oceans Law & Policy held on theme Developing World Approaches to Ocean Governance: Indian Ocean Rim Perspectives
- The 48th Annual Conference on Oceans Law & Policy (COLP48) was held under the theme “Developing World Approaches to Ocean Governance: Perspectives from the Indian Ocean Rim.”
- For the first time in its nearly five-decade history, COLP was hosted in the Indian subcontinent.
- The conference was organised by the Stockton Center for International Law (U.S. Naval War College) and Gujarat Maritime University, with support from the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- Oceans cover 70% of Earth, but only 5% are fully explored, highlighting the need for research, observation networks, and global cooperation.
- COLP48 promoted dialogue on UNCLOS, maritime boundaries, freedom of navigation, and sustainable use of marine resources.
CURRENT AFFAIRS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Tata Consultancy Services Unveils Chiplet-Based System Engineering Services to Boost Next-Gen Semiconductor Design
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched Chiplet-based System Engineering Services to accelerate next-generation chip design for semiconductor companies.
- The Chiplet approach uses small integrated circuits as building blocks for larger chips, addressing bottlenecks in traditional transistor scaling.
- The Indian Semiconductor Market is valued at $45–50 billion in 2024–25 and is projected to reach $100–110 billion by 2030.
- Growth of the semiconductor sector is supported by the ₹76,000 crore India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
Centre Approves Five Indian Firms to Produce and Market AdFalciVax, Nation’s First Indigenous Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine
- The Union Government has granted licences to five Indian firms to manufacture and commercialise AdFalciVax, India’s first indigenous multi-stage malaria vaccine.
- AdFalciVax, developed by ICMR, is a recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine designed to block infection and transmission of Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite.
- The licensed firms are Indian Immunologicals Limited, Techinvention Lifecare Pvt Ltd, Panacea Biotec Ltd, Biological E Ltd, and Zydus Lifesciences.
- Malaria remains a major public health challenge in India, contributing to 1.4% of global malaria cases and 0.9% of global deaths.
- India accounts for 66% of Southeast Asia’s malaria cases, highlighting the vaccine’s public health significance.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to Manufacture Small Satellite Launch Vehicle Following Technology Transfer Agreement
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL),Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) Technology Transfer Agreement in Bengaluru.
- Under the contract, HAL will absorb the SSLV technology in the first 2 years, followed by a 10-year production phase.
- The SSLV is a three-stage launch vehicle designed to place satellites under 500 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
- It can be launched from Sriharikota (inclined orbits) and the upcoming Kulasekarapattinam launch site (polar orbits).
- The agreement grants HAL a non-exclusive, non-transferable license covering design, manufacturing, quality control, integration, launch operations, post-flight analysis, along with training and support.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT
PhonePe Signs MoU with Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to Enable Digital Udyam Assist Registration
- Fintech major PhonePe signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to provide an end-to-end digital solution through the Udyam Assist Platform (UAP).
- The initiative aims to formalise Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs) by enabling seamless digital-first Udyam Assist registration, helping them access government schemes, credit facilities, and the digital payments ecosystem.
- The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Jitan Ram Manjhi.
Key Highlights:
- PhonePe Business app will soon provide digital Udyam Assist registration services.
- Pending CEO of PhonePe, Hemant Gala, said the tie-up will unlock access to credit facilities and MSME schemes for merchants.
- Udyam Assist Platform (UAP) was launched in January 2023 by SIDBI under the Ministry of MSME’s Formalisation Project.
- UAP has already facilitated registration of 2.75 crore non-Goods and Services Tax (GST) registered IMEs, issuing Udyam Assist Certificates to bring them into the formal ecosystem.
India–Norway Hold First Maritime Security Dialogue
- India and Norway held their first Maritime Security, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation Dialogue in Oslo, Norway.
- The dialogue included wide-ranging discussions on disarmament and non-proliferation, covering nuclear and conventional weapons control, the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
Key Highlights
- Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to uphold non-proliferation norms amid global geopolitical tensions.
- On maritime security, emphasis was placed on adherence to United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), freedom of navigation, maritime trade security, and sustainable economic growth.
- The dialogue reviewed cooperation in countering smuggling, piracy, and trafficking, along with protection of critical maritime infrastructure such as ports, undersea cables, and shipping lanes.
- India and Norway agreed to strengthen maritime surveillance systems, early warning mechanisms, and capacity building through training exchanges and technical collaborations.
- For India, the dialogue aligns with its Indo-Pacific maritime strategy and cooperation with Arctic and North Atlantic nations.
- For Norway, it expands security partnerships beyond Europe, engaging India as a key Indo-Pacific partner.
- Next round of the dialogue will be held in New Delhi.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS
India Defeats Switzerland, Qualifies for 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers
- India defeated ninth-seeded Switzerland 3–1 in the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I tie held at the Swiss Tennis Arena in Biel, securing a place in the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers.
- This marks India’s first Davis Cup away win against a European nation since 1993, when Leander Paes and Ramesh Krishnan led India to victory over France.
Key Points:
- Crucial Match: Sumit Nagal defeated Henry Bernet 6–1, 6–3 in reverse singles, sealing the tie for India.
- Result: India won 3–1 overall.
- Historic Feat: First Davis Cup win in Europe since 1993.
- India’s Past Finals: Runner-up in 1966, 1974 (withdrew), and 1987.
- Format Context: Since the Davis Cup revamp in 2019, this is India’s first World Group I tie win.
- 2026 Outlook: India joins 12 other winners in the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers; Switzerland moves to World Group I Play-offs.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS
World Ozone Day is observed on 16 September
- Every year World Ozone Day is observed on 16 September.
- In 1913, the French Physicists, Charles Fabry and Henri Buisson discovered the Ozone Layer.
- The theme for World Ozone Day 2025 is “From science to global action”.
History
- In 1985, the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer was adopted and signed by 28 countries.
- On 16th September 1987 the Montreal Protocol, on the substance that depletes the ozone layer was signed by the United Nations and Other Nations.
- The Montreal Protocol was first implemented on 1 January 1989.
- The purpose of the Montreal Protocol is to reduce the production of a substance that causes the depletion of the ozone layer.
- In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly decided to organize World Ozone Day on the 16th of September.
Daily CA One- Liner: September 16
- Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 1st Annual Green Hydrogen Research and Development (R&D) Conference in New Delhi and launched a ₹100 crore Call for Proposals to support start-ups in hydrogen innovation
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 5th All India Rajbhasha Sammelan at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar on Hindi Day (14 September 2025).
- Andhra Pradesh’s Tirumala Hills and Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Dunes) near Visakhapatnam have been added to the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites
- The National Agricultural Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025 began on 15 September 2025 in New Delhi, chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- India will host the 89th International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) General Meeting from 15 to 19 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, organised by the Bureau of Indian Standards
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the National Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Peacock Theater, Los Angeles
- Fintech major PhonePe signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to provide an end-to-end digital solution through the Udyam Assist Platform
- India and Norway held their first Maritime Security, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation Dialogue in Oslo, Norway
- India defeated ninth-seeded Switzerland 3–1 in the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I tie held at the Swiss Tennis Arena in Biel, securing a place in the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers
- The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is developing a centralised digital lending platform for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to strengthen their competitiveness against non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs).
- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced the trading lot size for privately placed Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) on stock exchanges to ₹25 lakh from ₹1 crore (or ₹2 crore earlier), with the aim of enhancing liquidity and broadening investor participation.
- ICICI Bank has renewed its partnership with Amazon Pay for the co-branded “Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card” for another seven years.
- Unmesha is Asia’s largest and most inclusive International Literature Festival.
- INS Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Salamis Bay, Greece on 13 September 2025 during its deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
- The Indian Navy launched ‘DSC A 22’, the third ship of the 05 x Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, on 12 September 2025 at Titagarh, Kolkata (West Bengal).
- The Central Government has approved the extension of Ajay Kumar Srivastava’s tenure as Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB).
- Former diplomat Preeti Saran has been elected as Chair of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR).
- The 48th Annual Conference on Oceans Law & Policy (COLP48) was held under the theme “Developing World Approaches to Ocean Governance: Perspectives from the Indian Ocean Rim.”
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched Chiplet-based System Engineering Services to accelerate next-generation chip design for semiconductor companies.
- The Union Government has granted licences to five Indian firms to manufacture and commercialise AdFalciVax, India’s first indigenous multi-stage malaria vaccine.
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL),Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) Technology Transfer Agreement in Bengaluru.
- Every year World Ozone Day is observed on 16 September.
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