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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on September 20, 2025On September 20, 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Gujarat to lay foundation stone, inaugurate and review multiple development projects worth more than Rs.34,200 crores in areas such as ports, energy, health, highways, heritage, and industrial zones in Bhavnagar, Dholera, and Lothal, Gujarat.
Highlights of the Visit:
Samudra Se Samriddhi: During his visit, PM Narendra Modi attended the “Samudra Se Samriddhi” event under the theme “Samudra Se Samriddhi” in Bhavnagar(Gujarat).
Development Projects for Gujarat: He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple central and state government projects worth over Rs.26,354 crore, covering various sectors in Gujarat.
Inaugurations: Virtually inaugurated Hindustan Petroleum Liquified Natural Gas (HPLNG) Regasification Terminal at Chhara Port in Somnath (Gujarat), Acrylics & Oxo Alcohol Project at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Refinery in Vadodara (Gujarat).

• He also inaugurated the 45-Megawatt (MW) Badeli Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) Project, and complete solarization of Dhordo village,recognised as the ‘Best Tourism Village’ by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), in Kutch, Gujarat.

Projects in Bhavnagar: Inaugurated and laid foundation stone of projects worth Rs.5,200 crores in Bhavnagar.

• He laid the foundation stone of the World’s First Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Terminal, brownfield port, and for the expansion of Sir T. General Hospital in Bhavnagar.

Maritime Projects across India:
Overview: PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple maritime sector development projects worth over Rs.7,870 crore.

• To boost maritime growth, he virtually dedicated 21 Memorandum of understanding(MoUs) worth Rs.66,025 crore under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways(MoPSW).
• Virtually inaugurated Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT), India’s largest cruise terminal, worth Rs.556 crores at Indira Dock in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal Launches Six Initiatives and Rs.100 Commemorative Coin for Make in India 10th AnniversaryIn September 2025, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoC&I),launched six key initiatives and released a Rs.100 commemorative coin, India’s first-ever coloured coin, to mark the 10th anniversary of the Make in India initiative.
Overview of Key Initiatives Launched:
Assessment of Logistics Cost (AoLC) in India Report:The report provides a framework estimating logistics costs by transport mode, product type, and firm size, including freight cost per tonne‑kilometre (ton‑km).

• The report is prepared by NCAER (National Council of Applied Economic Research) for DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade), MoC&I.

Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0: The IPRS 3.0, developed by the DPIIT, MoC&I with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aims to further strengthen India’s industrial ecosystem and enhance the competitiveness of industrial infrastructure.
Logistics Data Bank 2.0 (LDB 2.0):The LDB 2.0, developed by NICDC Logistics Data Services (NLDSL) is an enhanced platform for high-seas export container tracking and multi-modal shipment visibility, supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) and exporters while strengthening India’s digital, transparent, and globally competitive logistics ecosystem.
Logistics Ease Across Different States 2025 (LEADS 2025):It is an annual index and survey that evaluates the logistics performance across States and Union Territories (UTs), supporting India’s vision of a globally competitive and future-ready logistics ecosystem. The LEADS has introduced 2 major features.
Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes: Union Minister Piyush Goyal released the Guidebook on Mapping of HSN Codes, prepared by the DPIIT. The Guidebook allocates 12,167 HSN Codes across 31 Ministries and Departments.
State and City Logistics Plans (S&CLP):The GoI has initiated these plans under the SMILE (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) programme in collaboration with the ADB, beginning with eight cities across eight states.
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Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Wealth Report 2025: Maharashtra Topped India’s Wealth Map with 1.78 Lakh HouseholdsIn September 2025, Hurun India in partnership with Mercedes-Benz released its latest ‘Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Wealth Report and Luxury Consumer Survey 2025’. As per the Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Report 2025, Maharashtra has consolidated its position as India’s richest state with 1.78 lakh millionaire households, witnessing an increase of 194% since 2021.

• It is followed by Delhi (79,800); Tamil Nadu, TN (72,600); Karnataka (68,800); and Gujarat (68,300) ranked at 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th position, respectively.

Key Findings:
Other Top 10 States: Uttar Pradesh (UP) (57,700, ranked at 6th spot); Telangana (51,700, ranked at 7th spot); West Bengal, WB (50,400, ranked at 8th spot); Rajasthan (33,100, ranked at 9th spot); and Haryana (30,500, ranked at 10th spot).
Top 10 States Representation: Cumulatively, the top 10 states in India account for over 79% of the millionaire families, attributed mainly by increasing GSDP and business formalization across technology, finance, and industrial sectors.
Millionaire Capital: Among Indian Cities, Mumbai (known as the financial capital of India), has emerged as the ‘Millionaire Capital’ with 1.42 lakh millionaire households, followed by New Delhi, Delhi (68,200) and Bengaluru, Karnataka (31,600) ranked at 2nd and 3rd position, respectively.
Banking Preferences: As per the latest Luxury Consumer Survey 2025’, conducted among 150 India millionaires, HDFC Bank Limited emerged as the most preferred Indian private bank and Citibank was voted as the top international private bank.
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MoRD Signed MoUs with NIRD&PR & 4 SRLMs to Strengthen DAY-NRLM
In September 2025, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), MoRD, and four State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs) of Andhra Pradesh (AP), Bihar, Jharkhand, and Telangana to strengthen interventions under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).

• The MoUs were signed by T.K. Anil Kumar, Additional Secretary, MoRD, with Dr. Vanishree Joseph, Director, NRLM Resource Cell, NIRD&PR, and representatives of the SRLMs of AP, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Telangana.

Key Details of MoUs:
Objective: To strengthen community institutions, enhance livelihood opportunities, promote digital innovations, and deepen social inclusion.
Role of NIRD&PR: It will provide technical and strategic support through capacity building, resource pool creation, leadership training, and documentation of best practices.
NROs: The SRLMs of AP, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Telangana have been designated as NROs for their pioneering efforts in digitization.
Digital Governance: The partnership seeks to strengthen livelihood linkages using the LokOS(Lok = People, OS = Operating System) platform to streamline operations and boost transparency in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and their federations.
DAY-NRLM: Launched by MoRD in 2011 as Aajeevika and renamed in 2015 as DAY-NRLM, aims to organise rural poor women into SHGs, improve credit access, and enhance livelihood opportunities.

DoCA Launches GST Grievance National Consumer Helpline
In September 2025, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD), launched a dedicated Goods and Services Tax (GST) grievance category on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) to address consumer complaints, ahead of the Next-Gen GST Reforms 2025 effective from September 22, 2025.

About GST Grievance Initiative:
Platform: A dedicated category for GST-related consumer complaints has been introduced on the Integrated Grievance Redressal Mechanism (INGRAM) portal under the NCH.
Sectors Covered: The category encompasses complaints from Automobiles, Banking, Consumer Durables, E-commerce(electronic commerce), Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and other sectors.
Accessibility: Consumers can register complaints via toll-free number 1915, NCH app, web portal, WhatsApp, Short Message Service (SMS), Electronic Mail (email), and Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance application (UMANG app).
Languages: Complaints can be lodged in any of the 17 Indian regional languages, including Hindi, English, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Nepali, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Maithili, Santhali, Bengali, Odia, Assamese, and Manipuri.
Data Sharing and Tracking: Consumer complaint data will be shared with companies, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), and other authorities, with each complaint assigned a unique docket number for transparent tracking.

NTPC PSU signs a MoU with SEC to promote Power Sector Transformation and Global Energy Expansion
In September 2025, National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC), an Indian Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Electricity Company. Co (SEC) to enhance cooperation and exchange technical expertise in the electricity sector.

• The agreement was signed by Dr. Jatinder Singh Chandok, General Manager (GM) and Head of International Business Development, NTPC ; and Eng. Abdulrahman AlRehaimi, Executive Vice President of Generation, SEC.

Key Details of MoU:
Covers: The agreement strategically covers cooperation in power plant operation and maintenance, modernization and development, procurement, engineering services, and project management.
Joint Venture: A key component of the agreement is the establishment of a Joint Venture(JV) company with both institutions to provide power plant services in the Middle East, alongside initiatives for knowledge exchange and investment in new electricity projects.
Initiatives: It complements broader initiatives under both countries’ national visions, India’s focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which seeks to diversify the economy and strengthen non-oil sectors, including power and renewables.

IIT-KANPUR and VNU Signs a MoU to strengthen academic and research collaboration
In September 2025, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh(UP) and Vietnam National University ( VNU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) to foster academic and research collaboration.

• The agreement was signed during a visit by a delegation from Vietnam National University (VNU), including Dr. Nguyen Thu Huong (Vice Rector), Prof. Nguyen Dinh Duc (Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering), and Dr. Tran Quoc Quan (Lecturer), who came to IIT Kanpur to explore specific areas of academic and research collaboration.

Key Details of  MoU:
Aim:The agreement aims to establish a formal understanding to facilitate collaborative research, academic exchange, and scientific development on a reciprocal basis.
Key areas :AI for healthcare and education, infrastructure monitoring, material science innovations, and drone technology.
Collaboration: The MoU formalizes collaboration between IIT Kanpur and VNU to promote joint research, academic exchanges, and scientific development in science and engineering.
Benefits: The agreement will  benefit researchers, faculty members, and students at both institutions, enhancing knowledge exchange and fostering innovation.

SDHI Signs MoU with SMFCL, GMB to Enhance Shipbuilding Projects in India
In September 2025, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), and Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) with an aim to explore and support shipbuilding projects in India.

With SMFCL:
Focus: The MoU focuses on four key areas such as technical and commercial evaluation, financing, project execution, and ecosystem development, with financial support from the Maritime-focused Equity Fund (MfEF).
Role of Entities: Under the MoU, SDHI and SMFCL will conduct feasibility studies, including project design, yard capacity, vessel types, and technology integration.
With GMB: SDHI signed a MoU with GMB worth Rs.4,250 crores to modernize shipyard infrastructure at Pipavav Port Shipyard in Gujarat, aligning with Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

• Under the MoU, SDHI will invest across three projects, encompassing Rs.3,500 crores for the modernization of the shipyard, including the addition of new slipways, jetties, cranes, and block fabrication facilities.
• As part of the MoU, a Centre of Excellence (CoE) worth Rs.200 crores will be established and a Maritime Cluster, spanning 200 acres, worth Rs.550 crores will be developed.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Inaugural Bilateral Maritime Exercise Between India and Greece Held in Mediterranean Sea
The inaugural bilateral Maritime exercise between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Hellenic Navy (HN) held from September 13 to 18, 2025, at Salamis Naval Base (Greece) and in the Mediterranean Sea, marked a significant milestone in the defence cooperation between India and Greece.

1st India-Greece Maritime Exercise:
Participated Warships: The IN was represented by the Indian Navy Ship (INS) Trikand, a guided missile stealth frigate.

• HN was represented by Hellenic Ship (HS) Themistokles, Elli class frigate of the HN.

Harbour Phase: The harbour phase, held from September 13 to 17, 2025, included Cross-deck visits to promote operational familiarity, Professional interactions between the crew, and a pre-sail conference aboard the HS Themistokles.

• It also included a cultural exchange event onboard INS Trikand, attended by Rudrendra Tandon, Indian Ambassador to Greece, and a visit to the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis by the IN.

Sea Phase: Held from September 17 to 18, 2025, included tactical exercises such as Night-time Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) operations; Replenishment-at-sea procedures; Joint Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations, Coordinated gunfire exercises; and Cross-deck helicopter operations.

BBNJ Treaty Achieves 60 Ratifications Threshold, Set to Take Effect in January 2026On September 19, 2025, the treaty, formally known as the Agreement under the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ agreement) secured 60 ratifications, followed by the ratification of Morocco.

• With this move, the BBNJ agreement will come into force on 17 January 2026.

BBNJ Treaty:
High Seas: The BBNJ treaty (also known as High Seas treaty) is the first legally binding international framework aimed at protecting marine biodiversity in the high seas, encompassing two-thirds of the world’s oceans. The treaty focuses on:

• Establishing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in international waters
• Conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for activities that may affect the high seas
• Ensuring equitable sharing of benefits arising from marine genetic resources
• Facilitating scientific cooperation and capacity-building for all countries.

Sign & Ratification: As of September 2025, the BBNJ Agreement has been signed by 145 countries and ratified by 61 countries, following the ratification of Sierra.

• On September 25, 2024, India signed the treaty but has not ratified.

Significance: On 17 January 2026, the treaty will enter into force after 120 days, following the deposit of 60th ratification, the minimum threshold for enforcement.
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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Legendary Malayalam Actor and Padma Awardee Mohanlal to be Conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023In September 2025, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) announced that Legendary Malayalam Actor and Padma Awardee Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair will be conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for year 2023, India’s highest cinema honour.

• He will be the 55th recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in recognition of his exceptional contribution to Indian cinema, becoming the second Malayalam film personality to receive it after filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan in 2004.

Dadasaheb Phalke Award:
Formed in: It was instituted in 1969 by the Government of India (GoI) to commemorate the contribution of Dhudiraj Govind Phalke(Dada Saheb Phalke) to Indian cinema.
Father of Indian Cinema: Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, considered as the Father of Indian cinema, had directed India’s 1st full-length feature film named “Raja Harishchandra” in 1913.
54th Recipient: In 2024, Veteran Indian Actor-turned-Politician and Padma Bhushan Awardee Mithun Chakraborty received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (for 2022) as 54th recipient.
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AP Bagged ‘Best State Award’ for Silk Development
In September 2025, Andhra Pradesh (AP) has received the ‘Best State Award’ under the ‘Mera Resham-Mera Abhiman’ programme, a flagship initiative of the Central Silk Board (CSB), autonomous body which works under the Ministry of Textiles (MoT).

• The state government received this award in recognition of their efforts in creating awareness and implementing development programmes for silk farmers and reelers.

About the Award:
Venue: The award was presented during the 76th Central Silk Board (CSB) Foundation Day celebration held in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Award Presenter: The award was given by Padmini Singla, Joint Secretary, MoT; Shivakumar, Member-Secretary of CSB; and Ambika Lakshminarayana, Member of Parliament (MP) of Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Parliament) and Member of CSB.
Key Facts:
State’s Key Efforts: The AP Government, in partnership with the CSB scientists and district level sericulture officials, had organized awareness activities in various districts of the state such as: Sri Sathya Sai, Chittor, Annamayya, Anantpur, Prakasam, which resulted in increased cocoon production by farmers and encourage new farmers to adopt mulberry cultivation.
Previous Recognition: The state’s sericulture department had previously won the ‘Best Tableau Award’ during the Independence Day Celebrations in August 2025.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Amita Chaudhary Becomes First Woman of Indian Origin to Chair UNEP FI PSI BoardIn September 2025, the United Nations (UN) appointed Amita Chaudhary, Group Head of Sustainability at American International Assurance Company(AIA), one of Asia’s largest life insurance company, as the Chair of the Board of United Nations Environment Programme Financial Initiative (UNEP FI) Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI).

• With this appointment, she became the first woman of Indian origin to lead the Global Sustainable Insurance Board.

About Amita Chaudhary:
Profile: With more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning Singapore, United Kingdom(UK), and India, Amita Chaudhury has earned an international reputation for driving sustainability, promoting diversity, and spearheading business transformation.
Leadership at AIA: Since 2021, Amita has been steering AIA’s sustainability strategy, focusing on integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into the company’s operations and investments.
Previous Roles: Before joining AIA, she held senior positions at Unilever, including Global Director for Sustainable Business in South East Asia and Australasia, and Global Diversity and Inclusion Director. She also served as a Senior Advisor for Sustainability at the UN Global Compact on secondment from Unilever.

• She has served as a Board Member and Vice-Chair of the PSI since January 2024.

Awards: She was recognized with the Leading Women Award for Sustainable Development by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
About UNEP FI PSI Board:
PSI: The PSI, established in 2012 under the UNEP FI, is a global governance body that oversees the implementation and strategic direction of the PSI initiative.
Membership: The PSI Board is composed of up to 15 members, with a maximum of 14 senior-level officers elected from PSI signatory institutions
About United Nations Environmental Programme Financial Initiative (UNEP FI):
The UNEP FI is a global collaboration between the United Nations and the financial sector, comprising over 500 members, including banks, insurers, and investors.
Head– Eric Eric Usher
Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland
Established-1992

SPORTS

Inline Speed Skating World Championships 2025 – India wins 3 Gold, 2 BronzeThe 73rd edition of the Inline Speed Skating World Championships organised by World Skate was held in Beidaihe, China from September 13 to 21, 2025.
About the Inline Speed Skating World Championships 2025:
Format: Featured both track and road competitions.

• Scheduled at the Beidaihe International Roller Skating Center, which has a 200m indoor track and an outdoor road circuit.

Participation: This edition witnessed the participation of over 40 nations.

• Athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus were barred from competing due to the ongoing geopolitical situation.

Overall Top Performance:
Champion: Colombia dominated the Championships, finishing first in the overall medal table with 20 gold, 16 silver, and 8 bronze medals (total 44 medals).

India’s Historic Performance
Achievement: India’s campaign showcased its best-ever result at the World Championships with dominant performance by the players.
Indian Toppers

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World Athletics Championships 2025 held in Tokyo, JapanThe 20th Edition of the World Athletics (WA) Championships was held at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan from September 13 to 21, 2025.

• This event marked the third time Japan hosted the championships following the 1991 and 2007 editions.

About the World Athletics Championships 2025:
Participants: 2,202 athletes from 198 nations competing across 49 events in athletics.
Qualification event: The 2025 World Athletics Relays, held in Guangzhou, China, served to qualify the top 14 relay teams for the Championships.
Next Edition: 21st World Athletics Championships will be held in Beijing, China in 2027.
Overall Result of WA Championships 2025:
Top Performer: The United States of America (USA) topped the medals tally with 26 medals: 16 gold, 5 silver, and 5 bronze.

• Kenya finished second with 11 medals: 7 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze, and Canada to finish third with 3 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze medals. The host nation Japan won 2 bronze medals, ranking 40th.

Key Athletes and Records: One world record, nine championship records created and many firsts, including the first ever World Championships medals for Samoa, Saint Lucia and Uruguay, and a first ever World Championships gold for Tanzania.

• Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (USA), won gold medals in 100 meters (m), 200 m and 4×100 m relay, with the championship record in 100m (10.61 seconds(s)).
• Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis set a world record in men’s pole vault, clearing 6.30 m.
• Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) broke the championship record in women’s 400 m with 47.78 s, the second-fastest time in history.

Indian Performance:
High Jump: Sarvesh Anil Kushare finished 6th in men’s high jump final, clearing 2.28m (personal best).

• He became the first Indian high jumper to reach a final at the World Athletics Championships.

Javelin Throw: Sachin Yadav, making his World Championships debut in javelin, threw 86.27m, achieving a personal best, and placed 4th, missing a medal by 40cm against Curtis Thompson (86.67m) of USA.

• India’s Neeraj Chopra, the defending champion in men’s javelin throw, finished 8th with a best throw of 84.03m.

5000m: Gulveer Singh narrowly missed qualifying for the 5,000m final by 0.19 seconds and also participated in the 10,000m final.
Medals: India did not secure a medal, marking its first blank campaign in two editions.

F1 Azerbaijan GP 2025: Max Verstappen secures fourth victory of 2025 F1 World ChampionshipOn September 21, 2025, Max Verstappen, a Belgian-Dutch driver representing Austria-based Red Bull Racing, won the 8th Edition of Formula one (F1) Azerbaijan Grand Prix (GP), officially known as Qatar Airways F1 Azerbaijan GP 2025, at the Baku City Circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan.

• Max Verstappen marks his second consecutive win in 2025 F1 World Championship and his fourth victory of this season (including Italian GP (September 2025), Emilia Romagna GP (May 2025) and Japanese GP (April 2025).

Race Highlights:
Grand Slam: Max Verstappen started from pole position and led all 51 laps, secured his 6th career Grand Slam (achieving four criteria including pole, win, fastest lap, and leading every lap) for the first since the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix.

• He equals the number of Grand Slams with Lewis Hamilton(6) for second position overall, behind only Jim Clark (8).

Other Podium Finishers: British racing driver George Russell (Mercedes) finished second, and Spanish F1 racer, Carlos Sainz (United Kingdom(UK)-based Williams-Mercedes) secured third, marking Williams’ first podium since the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix.

McLaren: The team scored lowest points in a race since Las Vegas GP 2023. While, Championship leader, Australian F1 driver, Oscar Piastri (McLaren) crashed on Lap 1, resulting in his first retirement since the 2023 United States Grand Prix.

• Lando Norris finished Seventh, and reduced the Driver’s Championship trail to 25 points against his teammate Oscar Piastri.

Top 3 Winners of Azerbaijan GP 2025:

About Baku City Circuit:
The first GP in the Baku City Circuit was held in 2016, as the European GP.
Circuit length: 6.003 kilometers (km)
Race Distance: 306.049 km

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Red Panda Day 2025 – September 20International Red Panda Day (IRPD) is observed every year across the world on the 3rd Saturday of September to raise awareness about the Red Panda, the first panda species and the only endangered panda.

• The IRPD 2025 was observed on 20 September 2025. The previous edition, IRPD 2024, fell on 21 September 2024, while the next observance, IRPD 2026, is scheduled for 19 September 2026.

Background:
Launch: The IRPD was launched in 2010 by the Red Panda Network (RPN).
First Observation: The first IRPD was observed on 18 September 2010.
About Red Panda:
Habitat: The Red Panda (RP), also called the “first panda” or “original panda”, is a small mammal native to the eastern Himalayas (Nepal, India, Bhutan, Myanmar, southwestern China), living in temperate broadleaved forests at 2400–3900 metre(m) altitude.
Taxonomy: The RP belongs to the unique family Ailuridae and is also known as “Firefox,” “Lesser panda,” or “Red-cat-bear.”
Conservation Status: The Red Panda is listed as ‘Endangered’ on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

• It is the state animal of Sikkim and is protected under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Species:

• Ailurus fulgens: Found in Nepal, NE India (West Bengal (WB), Sikkim, western Arunachal Pradesh (AR)), Bhutan, and southern Tibet and was the first red panda species discovered.
• Ailurus fulgens styani: Found in eastern AR, Myanmar, and parts of China; larger and brighter than the Himalayan red panda.

Key Facts:

Discovery: The Red Panda (RP) was first described by Frédéric Cuvier in 1825, decades before the Giant Panda. The name “panda” was originally applied to it. Despite the name, RPs are not closely related to Giant Pandas (vulnerable).
Appearance: RPs have dense reddish-brown fur, a black belly, and a long bushy tail with red, buff, or black rings.
Behavior: Arboreal in nature, RPs spend 55% of their day sleeping in trees.
Population: Fewer than 10,000 red pandas remain in the wild, with habitat loss being their main threat.
About Red Panda Network (RPN):
Executive Director (ED)- Ang Phuri Sherpa
Headquarters– Eugene, Oregon, the United States of America (USA) (International); Kathmandu, Nepal (Asia)
Established – 2007

International Day of Peace 2025 – September 21The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Peace(IDP), observed every year across the globe on September 21, celebrates and promotes the principles of peace within and among all nations and peoples.

• September 21, 2025, marks the 26th anniversary of the UN General Assembly(UNGA)’s adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace.
• The IDP is symbolized by a dove carrying an olive branch.
  The dove signifies peace and freedom, while the olive branch has been a timeless emblem of peace since ancient times.
• 2025 Theme: “Act Now for a Peaceful World”

Background:
Adoption: In 1981, the UNGA adopted resolution A/RES/36/67, declaring the 3rd Tuesday of September, coinciding with the opening day of the UNGA regular sessions, as the IDP.
First Observation: The first IDP was observed on 21 September 1982 (the 3rd Tuesday of September 1982).
Resolution 2001: In 2001, the UNGA adopted resolution A/RES/55/282, designating 21 September each year as the International Day of Peace, a day of global ceasefire and non-violence, honouring the cessation of hostilities for the day.
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World Alzheimer’s Day 2025 – September 21World Alzheimer’s Day(WAD) is observed globally every year on September 21 as a dedicated day to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

• This day is part of World Alzheimer’s Month, observed throughout September, which extends the awareness activities and campaigns on a broader scale.

Theme:
2025 Theme: “Ask about Dementia. Ask about Alzheimer’s.”
Focus: This theme promotes open dialogue to reduce stigma and misconceptions. It also encourages early diagnosis, supportive care, and empowers families to seek information confidently.

Background: 
Origin: World Alzheimer’s Day was first observed in 1994 by Alzheimer’s Disease International(ADI) to mark its 10th anniversary.

• The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes dementia as a public health priority that demands coordinated global action.

World Alzheimer’s Month: Established in 2012 after ADI’s 2010 pilot campaign in 12 countries, it is celebrated every September to promote education, advocacy, and support on dementia globally.
About Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia:
Symptoms: It begins with mild memory problems and can advance to difficulties with thinking, language, disorientation, and loss of daily functioning.
Causes:The disease is linked to abnormal deposits of amyloid plaques and tau tangles, which damage neurons and shrink brain tissue.
World Alzheimer Report 2025:
The Report is Published by ADI, The World Alzheimer Report 2025: Global Changes in Attitudes to Dementia highlights evolving perceptions of dementia worldwide.
Focus: The report highlights global shifts in how dementia is perceived, noting that it is increasingly recognized as a medical condition rather than a natural part of ageing.
Chllenges:Despite progress, stigma and misinformation remain widespread across many regions, pointing to the urgent need for sustained education and advocacy.
Recommendations:The report calls for greater investment in caregiver support, stronger healthcare infrastructure, and the development of dementia-friendly policies.
Background: The World Alzheimer Report series was first launched by ADI on World Alzheimer’s Day in 2009.
About Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI):
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Paola Barbarino
Headquarters– London, the United Kingdom (UK)
Established – 1984

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Bihar’s Tourism Department and IWAI Signed MoU to Start Water Metro Service in Patna
In September 2025, the Tourism Department of Bihar Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to start water metro service from Digha Ghat to Kangan Ghat in Patna, the capital city of Bihar.

• The MoU was formally signed by Sunil Kumar Singh, Chairman of IWAI; and Nand Kishore Singh, Managing Director (MD) of Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC), in the presence of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) during a ceremony held in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.

About Water Metro Service:
Objective: This project aims to promote tourism-friendly urban water transport system in the state, providing citizens a safe, eco-friendly, and advanced transport option.
Development Cost: The project will be developed under the Urban Metro Project, at an estimated cost of Rs 908 crore.
Hybrid Electric Vessels: Under this project, state-of-the-art hybrid catamaran vessels like ‘MV Nishadraj’ will be operated in Patna.
Significance: These hybrid catamaran vessels are capable of running on both battery and hybrid modes and have a capacity to carry nearly 100 passengers including a dedicated space for two wheelchair users.

• These vessels ensure zero carbon emissions which will boost eco-friendly tourism in the state.

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