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CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING, FINANCE & BUSINESS

India, Asian Development Bank ink $125 million loan pact to boost urban infrastructure and resilience in Assam

• The Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $125 million loan agreement for the Assam Urban Sector Development Project.
• The project will benefit 360,000 residents of Assam by ensuring continuous metered water supply and upgraded stormwater management systems.
• Six district headquarters (Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Dhubri, Goalpara, Golaghat, Nalbari) will get six water treatment plants with a combined 72 MLD capacity and 800 km of distribution pipelines.
• A real-time monitoring system will be deployed to keep non-revenue water below 20%.
• In Guwahati, stormwater management in the Bahini Basin will be improved through flood diversion channels, upgraded drainage, and a nature-based retention pond.
• The project will establish the Assam State Institute for Urban Development in collaboration with IIT Guwahati.
• Urban governance reforms include a GIS-based property tax database, digital water billing systems, and a volumetric water tariff structure for financial sustainability.

About Asian Development Bank (ADB):

• Headquarters: Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
• Founded: 1966
• President: Masato Kandaassa
• Members: 69

Reserve Bank of India permits Standalone Primary Dealers to trade in Indian Rupee non-deliverable derivatives

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs) to participate in non-deliverable derivative contracts (NDDCs) involving the Indian rupee.
• Earlier, only Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Cat-I) banks and International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) Banking Units could transact in such instruments with users, other AD Cat-I banks, and overseas banks.
• With the amendment to the Master Direction on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings, SPDs can now offer NDDCs to both residents and non-residents.
• Non-deliverable Rupee derivative contracts (NDDCs) are financial instruments like forwards, options, and swaps, where settlement occurs in a freely convertible foreign currency (e.g., USD) rather than in Indian Rupees.
• NDDCs are important for hedging against Rupee volatility, especially for entities unable to access onshore markets directly.
• The directions are issued under Section 45W of the RBI Act, 1934 and Sections 10(4), 11(1), and 11(2) of FEMA, 1999.

Unique Identification Authority of India launches new Aadhaar authentication framework to boost cooperative banks’ role in digital and financial inclusion

• The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new Aadhaar-based authentication framework to strengthen the role of cooperative banks in digital and financial inclusion.
• The initiative was launched as part of the International Year of Cooperatives and aims to simplify Aadhaar adoption for 380+ cooperative banks nationwide.
• The framework was developed after consultations with the Ministry of Cooperation, NABARD, NPCI, and cooperative banks.
• It will cover 34 State Cooperative Banks (SCBs) and 352 District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) across India.
• Under the new framework, only State Cooperative Banks (SCBs) will be registered with UIDAI as Authentication User Agencies (AUA) and eKYC User Agencies (KUA).
• The initiative was announced under the leadership of UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar.

Government keeps H2 FY26 market borrowing target unchanged

• The Government of India’s market borrowings for the second half of FY26 will remain unchanged.
• The government announced gross bond issuance of ₹14.82 lakh crore for FY26, with ₹8 lakh crore planned for the first half (April–September) and ₹6.82 lakh crore for the second half.
• In comparison, gross borrowing in FY25 was ₹14.01 lakh crore.
• Fiscal deficit projection for FY26 is 4.4% of GDP.
• Net direct tax collections rose by 9.2% to ₹10.8 lakh crore in H1FY26, up from ₹9.9 lakh crore in the same period last year.
• The borrowing calendar for the second half will be announced after consultations with the RBI.
• In H1FY26, borrowings were spread across 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30, 40, and 50-year securities.
• The share of borrowing by maturity was: 3-year (5.3%), 5-year (11.3%), 7-year (8.2%), 10-year (26.2%), 15-year (14%), 30-year (10.5%), 40-year (14%), and 50-year (10%).

Reserve Bank of India revokes registration of Datta Finance and Trading Private Limited over irregular lending practices

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the Certificate of Registration (CoR) of New Delhi-based Datta Finance and Trading Private Limited due to irregular lending practices.
• The RBI cancelled the CoR as the NBFC violated guidelines on code of conduct in outsourcing of financial services in its digital lending operations.
• The company was associated with KinCash app and DoLoan app (operated by Zest Top One Technology Pvt Ltd) and its in-house ZestCash app as service providers.
• After the cancellation of the CoR, the company shall no longer transact the business of a Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

Ministry of Ayush Celebrates 10th National Ayurveda Day at All-India Institute of Ayurveda Goa

• The Ministry of Ayush celebrated the 10th National Ayurveda Day at the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa.
• Dignitaries included Governor of Goa Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant, Union MoS (I/C) for Ayush Shri Prataprao Jadhav, and Union MoS for Power & NRE Shri Shripad Yesso Naik.
• Theme 2025: “Ayurveda for People and Planet” aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Global reach: Over 150 countries now celebrate Ayurveda Day.
• Key initiatives launched:
  • DRAVYA Portal – digitized platform for Ayurvedic substances.
  • Desh ka Swasthya Parikshan Abhiyan – nationwide health assessment campaign; over 1.29 crore citizens participated, setting 5 Guinness World Records.
• Integrative Oncology Unit inaugurated at AIIA Goa in collaboration with Tata Memorial Centre for holistic cancer care.
• MoUs signed for academic exchanges, research in integrative oncology, and global collaborations.
• Publications released: 25 Years Journey of NMPB, Ayurveda for Sports Medicine, Ayurveda Insight for Restful Sleep, and technical releases.
• National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards 2025 conferred on Prof. Bamwari Lal Gaur, Vd. Neelakanthan Mooss E.T., and Vd. Bhavana Prasher.
• Other highlights: Ran-Bhaji Utsav launched, showcasing Ayurvedic dietary practices through forest vegetables.

RECENT NEWS

• Ministry of Ayush organized a special session of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme at Ayush Bhawan, Delhi. The initiative is part of the Mission Karmayogi framework, in collaboration with the Capacity Building Commission (CBC).

Centre Extends Ban on National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) for 5 Years under UAPA

• The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) declared the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) [NSCN(K)] and its factions as an unlawful association for another 5 years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, effective 28 September 2025.
• The outfit aims to create a sovereign Nagaland by seceding from India and merging Naga-inhabited areas of the Indo-Myanmar region.
• It has links with insurgent groups like ULFA(I), PREPAK and PLA, and has received foreign assistance for arms procurement.
• NSCN(K) is involved in kidnapping, extortion, possession of illegal arms/ammunition, and other anti-national activities.
• Govt data (Sept 2020 – Apr 2025):
  • 13 cadres killed, 85 arrested, 69 surrendered.
  • 71 cases registered, 56 chargesheets filed, 35 cadres prosecuted.
  • Arms recovered: 69 weapons, 931 live rounds, IEDs, 800 gm explosives.

About Nagaland:

• Chief Minister: Neiphiu Rio
• Governor: Ajay Kumar Bhalla
• Capital: Kohima
• National Parks: Intanki National Park
• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary, Puliebadze Wildlife Sanctuary, Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary

Government of India Notifies National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025

• Government of India notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to boost renewable energy and achieve the 2070 Net Zero Goal.
• Policy framework covers exploration, development, and utilization of geothermal energy.
• Applications include power generation, district heating, agriculture, aquaculture, tourism, desalination, and space cooling/heating via Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs).

Key Highlights

• Promotes research, inter-ministerial collaboration, global best practices, and technological innovation such as hybrid geothermal-solar plants, Enhanced/Advanced Geothermal Systems (EGS/AGS), and retrofitting oil wells.
• Focus on local innovation, public–private partnerships, and repurposing existing oil/gas infrastructure.
• Encourages collaboration with international geothermal bodies, pioneering nations, state governments, oil & gas companies, and research institutions.
• Ministry sanctioned 5 pilot and resource assessment projects as the first step in geothermal exploration.
• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will monitor progress and provide a conducive environment for developers, industries, and researchers.

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Uses AI-Based Monsoon Forecasts to Benefit 3.8 Crore Farmers

• Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW) sent AI-based monsoon forecasts via SMS (m-Kisan) to 3.8 crore farmers across 13 states in 2025.
• Forecasts were provided up to 4 weeks in advance, helping farmers plan Kharif crop choices, sowing time, and risk management.
• This marks the world’s first large-scale targeted dissemination of AI weather forecasts for farmers.

Key Highlights

• AI models used: Google’s Neural GCM and ECMWF’s Artificial Intelligence Forecasting Systems (AIFS), proven to outperform traditional forecasts.
• Forecasts correctly identified a 20-day pause in monsoon progression, with weekly updates sent until rains resumed.
• Program reviewed at Krishi Bhavan (Sept 8, 2025) by Additional Secretary Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda, Joint Secretary Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, and Nobel Laureate Prof. Michael Kremer.
• Professor Ramesh Chand (NITI Aayog) emphasized the importance of farmer-centric weather forecasts in simple language.
• Implemented with support from Development Innovation Lab–India and Precision Development to ensure farmer-friendly communication.
• Marks a major step in AI revolution for weather forecasting, aiding farmers to adapt to climate change and monsoon variability.

India Signs 15-Year Polymetallic Sulphides Exploration Contract with International Seabed Authority

• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the signing of a 15-year contract between the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA).
• The contract grants India exclusive rights to explore Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS) in 10,000 sq. km of Carlsberg Ridge, Indian Ocean.

Key Highlights

• India becomes the first country to hold two ISA contracts for PMS exploration.
• Supports Deep Ocean Mission launched by PM Narendra Modi, focusing on seabed mineral exploration, mining technology, and Blue Economy.
• PMS contain iron, copper, zinc, silver, gold, and platinum, holding major strategic and commercial value.
• India earlier recognized as a “Pioneer Investor” for polymetallic nodule exploration in international waters.
• With contracts in Central & Southwest Indian Ridge and Carlsberg Ridge, India has the largest exploration area for PMS in the international seabed.
• India’s 30-year association with ISA continues as ISA marks its 30th anniversary.
• India to host the 8th ISA Annual Contractors Meeting in Goa (18–20 September 2025).
• Contract signed through National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa under MoES.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

International Asset Reconstruction Company appoints Abhishek Maheshwari as new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

• International Asset Reconstruction Company (IARC) has appointed Abhishek Maheshwari as its Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• Abhishek Maheshwari was earlier a Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he developed a debt collections and recovery practice for the Asia-Pacific region.
• He also co-founded and served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Encore Asset Reconstruction Company, one of India’s first retail-focused ARCs.
• IARC, founded in 2002 after the enactment of the SARFAESI Act, is a leading Asset Reconstruction Company in India with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.

David Lammy Named UK Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Secretary, and Lord Chancellor

• British Foreign Secretary David Lammy was appointed Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Secretary, and Lord Chancellor.
• The reshuffle followed the resignation of Angela Rayner amid a tax scandal.
• Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer led a major cabinet overhaul, marking a pivotal moment in UK politics.
• Yvette Cooper moved from Home Secretary to Foreign Secretary, while Shabana Mahmood was elevated as Home Secretary.
• Other shifts included Steve Reed as Housing Secretary and Pat McFadden as Work & Pensions Secretary.
• This was the first major reshuffle since Autumn, aimed at regaining momentum amid political turbulence.
• Angela Rayner’s exit created a leadership vacuum in Labour’s soft-left faction, raising concerns of internal contest.
• Starmer’s strategy was to strengthen leadership by elevating trusted allies like Lammy and Mahmood.
• The reshuffle comes amid a £40 billion budget shortfall and the upcoming November budget.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS

Indian Coast Guard Ship Adamya, First Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel, Commissioned at Paradip Port

• Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Adamya was commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha.
• ICGS Adamya is the first ship of the Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) in the series of eight.
• The 51-metre FPV has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60% indigenous content, reflecting Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
• ‘Adamya’ means ‘indomitable’, symbolising ICG’s commitment to safe, secure, and clean seas.
• Crew strength includes 5 officers and 34 personnel.
• The vessel displaces approx. 320 tons and is propelled by two 3000 KW diesel engines, attaining a maximum speed of 28 knots with an endurance of 1500 nautical miles.
• ICGS Adamya is the first ship fitted with indigenously developed Controllable Pitch Propellers and gearboxes, providing superior manoeuvrability and operational flexibility.
• Armament includes a 30 mm CRN 91 gun and two 12.7 mm stabilized remote-controlled machine guns supported by fire control systems.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SUMMITS & CONFERENCES

India Hosts BIMSTEC Young Leaders’ Summit 2025 in Guwahati, Assam

• India hosted the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Young Leaders’ Summit from September 9–11, 2025 in Guwahati, Assam.
• The summit highlighted the critical role of youth in the holistic development of the Bay of Bengal region.
• The initiative is part of the 21-point action plan announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit.
• The event was inaugurated by Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya and organized in association with Bharat Scouts & Guides.
• Over 80 young leaders from all BIMSTEC countries (India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan, Nepal) participated.
• Focus themes: Leadership for the 21st century, entrepreneurship, design thinking, cross-cultural collaboration, and sustainable solutions.
• Outcomes: Enhanced skills in communication and collaboration, social business prototypes, and networks of trust for future cooperation.
• The initiative aligns with India’s Neighborhood First, Act East, and MAHASAGAR visions for regional cooperation.
• The BIMSTEC Secretariat is situated in Dhaka.

Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi to host Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 on 30–31 October

• Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 30–31 October 2025.
• It is the world’s largest rice event, bringing together farmers, global buyers, and stakeholders.
• The conference will showcase India’s rice diversity, quality standards, and strengthen business-to-business (B2B) linkages.
• The event is organized by Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) in collaboration with APEDA.
• APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GoI, established in 1986 through an Act of Parliament.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Agnikul Cosmos commissions advanced 3D printing facility for rocket systems in India

• Agnikul Cosmos commissioned an advanced facility in Chennai for aerospace and rocket systems, integrating design, simulation, 3D printing, post-processing, and finishing, reducing production costs by 50%.
• The facility enables 3D printing of rocket components up to one metre in height and has an indigenously designed de-powdering machine for space-grade quality finishes.
• Agnikul holds a US patent for single-piece 3D-printed rocket engines; the new facility allows printing one-metre engines delivering 7x thrust of earlier designs.
• Agnikul Cosmos successfully launched the Agnibaan-SOrTeD rocket in May 2024 from Sriharikota, marking the world’s first rocket launch with a single-piece 3D-printed engine and the first semi-cryogenic engine used in an Indian rocket.
• Agnikul Cosmos was founded in 2017 by Srinath Ravichandran, Moin SPM, and SR Chakravarthy (IIT Madras professor), and became the first Indian firm to sign an agreement with ISRO in December 2020.

India to launch ‘bodyguard satellites’ to boost space security after near-miss incident

• India is planning “bodyguard satellites” after a close encounter in 2024, when a foreign satellite came within 1 km of an Indian satellite with military applications.
• The initiative is part of PM Modi’s ₹27,000 crore ($3 billion) programme to launch about 50 surveillance satellites, with the first launch expected in 2026.
• India has over 100 satellites, compared to Pakistan’s 8 and China’s 930, and China’s growing military capabilities in space are viewed as a major threat.
• India is partnering with startups to design satellite-protection technologies, including LiDAR satellites for early detection of threats.
• LiDAR satellites will complement ground-based radars and telescopes, helping overcome India’s lack of round-the-clock space monitoring capability.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences signs MoU with P.V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University for Collaborative Research in Veterinary Sciences

• Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush signed an MoU with P.V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU), Hyderabad.
• Signed by Dr. Goli Penchala Prasad (CCRAS-NIIMH) and Prof. A. Saratchandra Amaravati (Registrar, PVNRTVU).
• Aim: Promote collaborative research and academic activities in veterinary sciences integrating Ayurveda.
• Key areas of collaboration:
  • Joint research on livestock management, nutrition, diagnostics, and therapeutics.
  • Knowledge & infrastructure sharing with approval of a Joint Coordination Committee.
  • Student & faculty exchange – CCRAS scientists as adjunct faculty; PVNRTVU students to gain research exposure in Ayurveda labs.
  • Joint publications in open-access journals; shared Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for research outcomes.
• Duration: 5 years (non-financial MoU).
• Significance: Supports the “One Health” approach, integrating modern veterinary science with Ayurveda for animal welfare and livestock productivity.

About Telangana:

• Capital: Hyderabad
• Governor: Jishnu Dev Varma
• Chief Minister: Anumula Revanth Reddy
• National Parks: Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park, Mrugavani National Park, Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park
• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary, Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited Signs MoU with Guidance Tamil Nadu to Develop Greenfield Shipyard

• Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a Defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence, signed an MoU with Guidance Tamil Nadu.
• The MoU is aimed at exploring the development of a world-class greenfield shipyard on India’s eastern coast under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047.
• The MoU was exchanged between Shri Biju George, Director (Shipbuilding), MDL, and Dr. Darez Ahamed, MD & CEO, Guidance Tamil Nadu.
• The signing took place at a Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) event in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, in the presence of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

About Tamil Nadu:

• Capital: Chennai
• Chief Minister: M.K. Stalin
• Governor: R. N. Ravi
• National Parks: Mudumalai National Park, Mukurthi National Park, Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, Indira Gandhi (Anamalai) National Park, Guindy National Park
• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary, Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary, Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary, Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary, Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary

Cochin Shipyard Limited Signs MoUs with HD KSOE & Tamil Nadu Government to Boost Shipbuilding

• Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) signed an MoU with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for long-term collaboration in shipbuilding.
• MoU exchanged during “Samudra se Samriddhi – Transforming India’s Maritime Sector”, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 20th Sept 2025, Bhavnagar, Gujarat.

Key Highlights

• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, MoS Shantanu Thakur, Jung Changin (HD Hyundai), and Madhu S. Nair (CMD, CSL).
• CSL’s 310-metre new dry dock (inaugurated Jan 2024) to be used for large vessels like Suezmax tankers, container ships, and Capesize bulk carriers (capacity: 6 vessels annually).
• A Block Fabrication Facility (BFF) planned in Kochi (80 acres) with investment of ₹3,700 crore, annual capacity of 1,20,000 MT, creating ~2,000 direct jobs and 2–5x indirect employment in MSMEs, logistics, and supply chain.
• Collaboration will cover joint shipbuilding projects, greenfield shipyards, new business areas, and skill development, aligning with Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047.
• CSL also signed a second MoU with Guidance (Govt. of Tamil Nadu’s nodal agency) for setting up a state-of-the-art greenfield shipyard in Tamil Nadu.
• Planned investment: ~₹15,000 crore, in collaboration with a Korean partner.
• Phase I expected to create 10,000 jobs (4,000 direct + 6,000 indirect) and include a modern ship repair facility.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

Team World Defeats Team Europe to Win Laver Cup 2025 in San Francisco

• Taylor Fritz (USA) defeated Alexander Zverev (Germany) 6-3, 7-6(4) to secure Team World’s 15-9 victory over Team Europe at the Laver Cup 2025 in San Francisco.
• This is Team World’s 3rd title in 8 editions, after back-to-back wins in 2022 and 2023.

Key Highlights

• Team World led 9-3 after Day 2, with final-day matches worth 3 points each.
• Day 3 Results:
  • Alcaraz/Ruud (Europe) beat Michelsen/Opelka (World) 7-6(4), 6-1.
  • Alex De Minaur (World) beat Jakub Mensik (Europe) 6-3, 6-4.
  • Carlos Alcaraz (Europe) beat Francisco Cerundolo (World) 6-2, 6-1.
  • Taylor Fritz (World) sealed the title by beating Alexander Zverev (Europe).
• The 2026 edition of the Laver Cup will be held at London’s O2 Arena.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : OBITUARIES

Veteran Cricket Umpire Dickie Bird Passed away

• Harold Dennis “Dickie” Bird, legendary cricket umpire, passed away at the age of 92 at home.
• Born on April 19, 1933 in Yorkshire, England, he was a former top-order batsman for Yorkshire and Leicestershire, scoring 3,314 runs in 93 first-class matches with 2 centuries and 14 fifties.
• His playing career ended at 32 due to injury, after which he turned to umpiring.
• Bird’s umpiring career spanned from 1970 to 1996.
• He officiated 66 Test matches and 69 ODIs, including three consecutive ICC Cricket World Cup finals (1975, 1979, 1983).
• His final Test was in June 1996 at Lord’s (England vs. India), where he received a guard of honour and a standing ovation.
• He later served as President of Yorkshire Cricket Club, which paid tribute to him as “one of the greatest characters in Yorkshire’s history.”
• He was honoured with both MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) and OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his contribution to cricket.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

25th September as World Pharmacists Day.

• World Pharmacists Day is celebrated on 25th September of every year in order to appreciate the efforts of pharmacists as healthcare workers.
• This day is observed in order to create awareness about pharmacists.
• The theme for World Pharmacists Day in 2025 is “Think Health, Think Pharmacist”.

History

• In 2009, at Turkey’s Istanbul, The International Pharmaceutical Federation Council announced that World Pharmacists Day would be celebrated on 25th September.
• In the year of 1912, the International Pharmaceutical Federation was established on September 25.
• So the Turkish members council put forward the 25th of September as World Pharmacists Day.
• The International Pharmaceutical Federation is the global federation of national associations of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.

Antyodaya Diwas is observed on 25th September

• The Antyodaya Diwas is observed every year on 25th September in India.
• This day is celebrated on September 25 to mark the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
• He was a communist, journalist, economist, philosopher, and political activist.

History

• Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was born on 25th September 1916 in Mathura.
• In 2014, Indian Prime Minister Modi assigned this day as a national holiday in order to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
• He died in the year of 1968 near Mughalsarai Junction railway station.
• Later the Railway station was renamed as “Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction” by the UP government in 2018.
• In 2014, on this day the Ministry of Rural Development relaunched its existing skill development program – Aajeevika Skills – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM).
• They renamed this program as Deendayal.

Daily CA One- Liner: September 25

• The Ministry of Ayush celebrated the 10th National Ayurveda Day at the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa.
• The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) declared the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) [NSCN(K)] and its factions as an unlawful association for another 5 years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, effective 28 September 2025.
• Government of India notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to boost renewable energy and achieve the 2070 Net Zero Goal
• Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW) sent AI-based monsoon forecasts via SMS (m-Kisan) to 8 crore farmers across 13 states in 2025
• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the signing of a 15-year contract between the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the International Seabed Authority
• Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush signed an MoU with V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU), Hyderabad
• Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a Defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence, signed an MoU with Guidance Tamil Nadu
• Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) signed an MoU with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for long-term collaboration in shipbuilding
• Taylor Fritz (USA) defeated Alexander Zverev (Germany) 6-3, 7-6(4) to secure Team World’s 15-9 victory over Team Europe at the Laver Cup 2025 in San Francisco.
• The Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $125 million loan agreement for the Assam Urban Sector Development Project.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs) to participate in non-deliverable derivative contracts (NDDCs) involving the Indian rupee.
• The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new Aadhaar-based authentication framework to strengthen the role of cooperative banks in digital and financial inclusion.
• The Government of India’s market borrowings for the second half of FY26 will remain unchanged.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the Certificate of Registration (CoR) of New Delhi-based Datta Finance and Trading Private Limited due to irregular lending practices.
• International Asset Reconstruction Company (IARC) has appointed Abhishek Maheshwari as its Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• British Foreign Secretary David Lammy was appointed Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Secretary, and Lord Chancellor.
• Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Adamya was commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha.
• India hosted the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Young Leaders’ Summit from September 9–11, 2025 in Guwahati, Assam.
• Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 30–31 October 2025.
• Agnikul Cosmos commissioned an advanced facility in Chennai for aerospace and rocket systems, integrating design, simulation, 3D printing, post-processing, and finishing, reducing production costs by 50%.
• India is planning “bodyguard satellites” after a close encounter in 2024, when a foreign satellite came within 1 km of an Indian satellite with military applications.
• Harold Dennis “Dickie” Bird, legendary cricket umpire, passed away at the age of 92 at home.
• World Pharmacists Day is celebrated on 25th September of every year in order to appreciate the efforts of pharmacists as healthcare workers
• The Antyodaya Diwas is observed every year on 25th September in India.