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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Assam from September 13 to 14, 2025Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi visited Assam from September 13 to 14, 2025, as part of his 5-state tour, following his visits to Manipur and Mizoram.

• During his visit, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones of major infrastructure and industrial development projects worth more than Rs 18,530 crore in Assam.

Key Highlights PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Assam:
Birth Centenary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika: PM Modi attended a special function organised to mark the centenary (100th) birth anniversary of legendary singer, composer and Bharat Ratna awardee ‘Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’, in Guwahati, the capital city of Assam.

• During the event, PM Modi released a commemorative coin of Rs 100 and postage stamp in the honour of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika for his exceptional contributions to Indian culture and music.
• He also released Hazarika’s biography titled ‘Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika’ written by Anuradha Sarma Borpujari.

Projects Launched in Darrang: PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 3 key health and infrastructure projects worth around Rs 6,500 crore in Mangaldoi, Darrang district of Assam.

• These projects include: Darrang Medical College (DMC) and Hospital; the GNM School and B.Sc. Nursing College (Rs 570 crore); 118.5 kilometer (km) long Guwahati Ring Road (Rs 4,530 crore) and 2.9 km long Narengi-Kuruwa 6-lane Bridge (Rs 1,200 crore)

Projects Launched in Golaghat: He inaugurated the Assam Bioethanol Plant (Rs 5,000 crore), India’s 1st bamboo-based bio-refinery as well as laid the foundation stone for Polypropylene plant (Rs 7,230 crore) at Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) at Golaghat in Assam.
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Union Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in AhmedabadOn September 14, 2025, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Cooperation,  inaugurated the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex worth Rs. 825 crores at Naranpura in Ahmedabad(Gujarat).

• Several dignitaries including Gujarat Chief Minister(CM) Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) were also present at the event.

About Veer Savarkar Sports Complex:
Vision: This facility is India’s largest and most modern sports complex, equipped with world-class infrastructure, and aims to establish Ahmedabad as India’s sports capital, supporting the vision to host the 2036 Summer Olympics and Commonwealth Games (CWG) in 2030.
Development: The project was jointly developed by the Government of India(GoI) and the Government of Gujarat.
Capacity: The complex, spread over 1.19 lakh square metres (sq.m) encompasses a 275-kilowatt (kW) solar power plant, and a 60 kilo litres per day (KLD) sewage treatment plant.
Amenities: The complex is equipped with several amenities, including Aquatics stadium, Indoor multi-sports arena, Centres of Excellence (CoE) for sports training, Community sports centre.

• The complex can accommodate 300 athletes and 8 coaches and also features a Fit India Zone along with an Outdoor Sports Zone.

Multi-Sport Facilities: The complex includes two large halls capable of hosting 18 types of sports, such as badminton, basketball, volleyball, taekwondo, kabaddi, and wrestling. It also features international-class courts for lawn tennis, basketball, and volleyball.
About Gujarat:
Chief Minister (CM) – Bhupendra Patel
Governor – Acharya Devvrat
Capital – Ahmedabad
National Park (NP) – Marine NP, Vansda NP

PLFS Monthly Bulletin – August 2025: UR declined 2nd consecutive month to 5.1%In September 2025, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the inaugural Monthly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for August 2025. Bulletin for the month of August 2025 is the fifth in the series

• As per the data, the Unemployment Rate (UR) at the national level for individuals aged 15 years and above declined for the second consecutive month from 5.6% in June 2025 to 5.2% in July 2025 to 5.1% in August 2025.

Unemployment Rate (UR) in CWS:

• The UR among male of age 15 years and above has declined to 5.0% in August 2025, the lowest level observed since April 2025.
• This is mainly due to the fall in UR of male in urban areas from 6.6% in July 2025 to 5.9% in August 2025.
• The UR among rural male has also declined to 4.5% in August 2025, lower than the previous four months.

About the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI):
Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) – Rao Inderjit Singh (Constituency: Gurgaon, Haryana)
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Startup India Signs MoU with CarDekho Group to Strengthen Startup Ecosystem
On 15 September 2025, Startup India, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CarDekho Group, an autotech and finance solutions platform, to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem across mobility, fintech, insurtech, and emerging technology sectors.

• The MoU was signed by Dr. Sumeet Jarangal, Director of DPIIT, and Amit Jain, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), CarDekho Group in New Delhi, Delhi.

Key Details of MoU:
Aim: The partnership aims to accelerate the growth of DPIIT-recognized startups by providing strategic mentorship, market access, technology infrastructure, and funding opportunities including co-investments via Girnar Vision Fund (GVF).
Ecosystem Access: Startups will gain access to CarDekho’s diverse ecosystem platforms, including CarDekho, InsuranceDekho, rupyy, BikeDekho, ZigWheels, PowerDrift, Revv, CollegeDekho, and Crack-ED.
Support: The partnership will host innovation challenges under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge to boost entrepreneurship in electric mobility, auto-tech, finance, and sustainability.
Skill Development: CarDekho brands will undertake skill development initiatives to build entrepreneurial and technical capabilities among founders and startup teams.

MSDE raises Apprenticeship Stipend to Rs 6,800 to Rs 12,300 based on the new guidelines
In September 2025, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) notified an increase in monthly apprenticeship stipends as part of recent amendments to the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. The new range has been fixed at Rs.6,800 to Rs.12,300, up from the previous Rs.5,000–Rs.9,000.

• This hike will apply to apprentices under both the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS).

About Apprenticeship Stipend:
Background: The notification follows the 38th Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) meeting chaired by Union Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) fJayant Chaudhary, MSDE, approving Apprenticeship Rule, 1992 amendments to boost youth and employer participation.
Key Updates: Eligible establishments must engage 2.5%–15% of their workforce as apprentices (minimum 5%).

• Vacant seats can be reallocated with approvals, and a one-year gap is now required between consecutive apprenticeship periods unless terminated early.

Reforms: The MSDE also introduced degree and remote apprenticeships, expanded industry coverage as per National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2008, and made opportunities inclusive for persons with benchmark disabilities.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

India’s 7 More Sites Included in Tentative List of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites 2025, Total Increases to 69In September 2025, the Permanent Delegation of India to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) announced the inclusion of 7 Indian properties/sites under the ‘Natural Category’ in the Tentative List of UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention

• With this, the total number of Indian sites on the list increases to 69, including 49 under Cultural category, 3 under Mixed Category and 17 under Natural Category.

Name of 7 Newly added Indian Sites: 

About UNESCO’s Tentative List:
Tentative List: It is an inventory of properties that a country considers for nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List(WHL).

• The list comprises of sites that can be either cultural or natural areas or objects for having outstanding universal value.

Significance: As per UNCESCO rules, it is mandatory to be added to the tentative list before the inscription of any property on the WHL.
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BANKING & FINANCE

RBI rolls out comprehensive framework for PAs & PGs to boost digital payment ecosystemIn September 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had issued ‘Reserve Bank of India (Regulation of Payment Aggregators) Directions, 2025’, providing detailed regulatory guidelines for Payment Aggregators (PAs) and recommended baseline technology standards for Payment Gateways (PGs).
Key Provisions:
Applicability: These Directions shall apply to all bank and non-bank entities undertaking the business of PA.
Authorization: As per the guidelines, non-bank PAs must obtain RBI authorization under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
Capital Requirements: The entities interested in carrying PA business must be incorporated in India and maintain a minimum net-worth of Rs.15 crore (cr) at the time of application, which should be increased to Rs.25 cr by the end of the third Financial Year(FY).
Governance: The RBI has stressed that PAs should be professionally managed and adhere to a ‘fit and proper’ criteria for promoters and directors.

• Any acquisition or change in management must be reported to the RBI within 15 days.

Escrow Accounts: A non-bank PA shall maintain the funds collected on behalf of its merchants in a separate escrow account with any SCBs in India.
Payment Gateway Standards: The RBI urges PGs to follow recommended security standards to strengthen the overall digital payment infrastructure.
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ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Godrej Signs a deal with France’s Safran to build LEAP engine parts
On September 12,2025, Godrej Aerospace(General Electric (GE)), part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, signed a deal with Safran Aircraft Engines, France, to manufacture critical components for the LEAP engine parts for aircraft engines, developed by CFM International, a Joint Venture(JV) between American General Electric (GE) Aerospace and the French manufacturer Safran Aircraft Engines.

Key Details of Agreement:
LEAP engine: The LEAP engine, used in next-gen narrow-body aircraft like Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX, has over 2,000 units ordered by Indian airlines.
Scope of Work: Under the five-year agreement, Godrej, will manufacture titanium-based complex ventilation assemblies for LEAP engines.
Manufacturing Process: The production will involve complex machining, precision welding, and advanced non-destructive testing to meet stringent civil aviation standards.
Significance: The contract underscores Godrej’s commitment to enhancing India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities and its goal to emerge as a key supplier to global aircraft engine OEMs.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

Apollo Hospitals to acquire IFC’s 30.5% in Health and Lifestyle Arm for Rs 1,254 Crores
In September 2025, Healthcare Chain Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd
 (AHEL) announced plans to acquire a 30.5% stake in its subsidiary Apollo Health and Lifestyle Ltd (AHLL) from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and IFC EAF Apollo Investment Company (IFC EAF) for Rs.1,254 crore.

Acquisition Details:
Stake:The acquisition involves the purchase of over 41.65 million equity shares, which will raise AHEL’s ownership in AHLL to 99.42%, with the remaining 0.58% held under the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) pool.
Timeline: The transaction is expected to be completed by November 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Purpose: The move aims to consolidate ownership, enhance operational efficiency, and better integrate AHLL’s services, including primary care, diagnostics, birthing centers, dental, and dialysis facilities, into AHEL’s broader healthcare network.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Indian Navy Launches Third ship of DSC project, ‘DSC A22’ in Kolkata, WB
On 13 September 2025, the Indian Navy(IN) launched ‘DSC A22 (Yard 327)’, the third ship of the five-ship Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL)  at Titagarh, Kolkata (West Bengal, WB).

• The launch event was presided over by Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, Commander-in-Chief, with his wife Kangana Berry officially launched the ship.

About ‘DSC A22 (Yard 327)’, :
Background: In February 2021, the contract for building 05 x DSC was signed between the Ministry of Finance(MoD) and TRSL.

• The first DSC, ‘DSC A20’, was launched on 31 August 2023.

Design & Specifications: It features a catamaran hull and has a displacement of approximately 380 tons.

• It is designed for specialized diving operations in coastal waters and is equipped with state-of-the-art diving apparatus.

Indigenous Development: The vessel was designed and built in accordance with IN regulations and the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
Testing: The hydrodynamic analysis was undertaken at Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh(AP).
Make in India: The project is part of India’s Make in India initiative and highlights the nation’s increasing focus on indigenous shipbuilding.

SPORTS

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Anish Giri & Vaishali Rameshbabu Win TitlesThe FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, part of the qualification cycle for the 2026 World Chess Championship, was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan between September 3 to 15, 2025.

• Dutch Grandmaster (GM) Anish Giri (World No. 12) won the Open section, while Indian GM Vaishali Rameshbabu (World No. 3 among women) clinched the Women’s title for the second consecutive year.

About the Event:
Section: The tournament featured Open and Women’s sections, each offering two spots for the 2026 Candidates Tournaments
Format: 11-round Swiss system with 116 players in open section and 56  players in Women’s section.
Prize Pool: USD 855,000 (USD 625,000 for Open, USD 230,000 for Women’s).
Open Section Highlights
Winner: Anish Giri (Netherlands) scored 8/11 points (USD 90,000 prize), remaining undefeated with 5 wins and 6 draws.

• Defeated GM Hans Niemann of United States of America (USA) to seal his victory.
• 16-year-old Abhimanyu Mishra (USA) beat World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju (India) and became the youngest player to beat world champion

Candidates Qualification: Giri and runner-up GM Matthias Blübaum (Germany, 7.5/11) qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament.

Note: Indian GMs Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin were placed at 6th and 9th position respectively.
Women’s Section Highlights:
Winner: GM Vaishali Rameshbabu (India) won the Women’s Grand Swiss with 8/11 points, edging GM Kateryna Lagno (Russia) on tiebreaks.

• Secured victory by drawing her final round against former World Champion Tan Zhongyi (China).

Historic Achievement: First player to win the Women’s Grand Swiss twice (2023 & 2025).
Qualification: Both Vaishali and Lagno qualified for the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament.

Note: Vaishali became the third Indian woman in the 2026 Candidates Tournament line-up after Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh.

Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Final: India Finishes as Runner-Up
The 11th edition of  Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 took place at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park in Hangzhou, China, from September 5 to 14, 2025. Eight top teams from Asia competed for the title and a direct spot in the 2026 Hockey World Cup.

• India started strong by scoring an early goal but eventually lost 1-4 to China in the final on September 14. China claimed their third Asia Cup title and secured direct qualification to the World Cup, while India with Navneet kaur being the lone scorer had to enter the qualifiers as runner-up.

Qualification: With this win, China became the seventh team to qualify for the FIH Women’s World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands.

• Other qualified teams include the hosts and USA, Germany, Argentina and Spain.

Opportunity: India’s next chance to qualify for the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup is at the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. Teams such as Uruguay, Chile, Canada, Ireland, England, France, Italy, and others have already secured places in this qualifier tournament. The top seven teams from the qualifiers will advance to the World Cup.

• In the last World Cup held in 2022, India finished ninth, winning only one out of six matches. They last missed the World Cup in 2014. This time, India is focused on successfully qualifying through the upcoming tournament.

Sarvesh Kushare Becomes First Indian High Jumper Qualifying to World Athletics Championships Final
Sarvesh Kushare made history on September 14, 2025, by becoming the first Indian high jumper to qualify for the men’s high jump final at the  20th edition of World Athletics Championships held in Tokyo, Japan.

• He cleared 2.25 m in the men’s high jump qualification round, finishing ninth overall among the top 12 athletes who advanced to the final.

About Sarvesh Kushare:
Early Career: Joined the Indian Army (IA) in 2016, gaining access to professional training facilities.
Achievements:

• 2019: Gold Medal – South Asian Games, Kathmandu (Nepal).
• 2023: Silver Medal – Asian Athletics Championships.
• 2024: Represented India at the Paris Olympics.

Recent Performances: In 2025, he cleared 2.26m at both the India Open in Sangrur and the National Federation Senior Athletics Championships.

• His personal best remains 2.27 m, set in 2022.

Apollo Tyres Named New Jersey Sponsor of Indian Cricket Team Until 2027
In September 2025, Apollo Tyres Limited has been officially named as the new jersey sponsor of the Indian Cricket team until 2027.

• The announcement came following the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the apex body of cricket in India, cancelled the contract of Indian team’s lead sponsor, Dream 11.

Key Details of Contract:
Reason: Dream 11’s contract was terminated due to the ban imposed by Government of India (GoI) on the companies which offers online gaming and betting services, under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.
Sponsorship Value:The deal is valued at Rs.579.06 crore, making it one of the most lucrative sponsorship agreements in Indian cricket history.

• As per the new arrangement, Apollo Tyres will pay Rs 4.5 crore per match to BCCI, higher than Rs 4 crore paid by previous sponsor, Dream 11.

Duration: The agreement spans until 2027, covering 121 bilateral matches and 21 International Cricket Council(ICC) fixtures.
Team Coverage: The sponsorship includes both the men’s and women’s national cricket teams across all formats

IMPORTANT DAYS

National Engineer’s Day 2025 – September 15National Engineer’s Day is celebrated every year on September 15 in India to honor the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, remembered as India’s first engineer for his great contributions to engineering and education.
Background:
Declaration: In 1968, the Government of India (GoI) declared the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya to be observed as National Engineers’ Day.
First Observance: The first National Engineers’ Day was celebrated on September 15, 1968.
About Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya:
Birth: Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya was born on 15th September 1861 in Karnataka.
Engineering Feats: He served as the chief engineer of the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam in Mysore (now Mysuru, Karnataka), which created Asia’s largest reservoir and transformed agriculture in Mandya, Karnataka.

• He is also remembered for his contributions to irrigation and water supply projects, including the Khadakwasla Dam in Pune, Maharashtra.

Award: In 1955, the GoI honoured him with the Bharat Ratna for his contributions in the field of engineering and his service to the nation.

• He was also awarded the title of Knight Commander of the British Indian Empire (KCIE), which gave him the honorific “Sir” before his name.

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International Day of Democracy 2025 – September 15The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Democracy(IDD) is observed globally on 15 September to encourage governments to strengthen and uphold democracy.

• September 15, 2025 marks the 18th edition of the IDD.

Theme:
2025 Theme: “From Voice to Action”
Focus: This year’s theme emphasizes that democracy’s strength lies in people’s ability to influence decisions through their voices, choices, and active participation.

Background:
Established By: Initiated at the request of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the global organization of national parliaments.
Adoption: On 8 November 2007, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolution A/RES/62/7, declaring 15 September as the International Day of Democracy(IDD).
First Observance: The day was first observed on 15 September 2008.
Why 15 September?On 15 September 1997, IPU member parliaments adopted the Universal Declaration on Democracy during its 161st session in Cairo, Egypt.
About Democracy:
Origin: The word “democracy” comes from the Greek terms ‘demos’ (citizen) and ‘kratos’ (power or rule).
Meaning: It is a system where people can choose their leaders and participate in decisions that affect their lives.
Legal Basis: Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) recognizes freedom of expression as a fundamental human right.
2025 Event:  
Event: The UN Democracy Fund(UNDEF) held an event on 15 September at UN Headquarters in New York, the United States of America(USA).
Theme: It focused on “From Voice to Action” and highlighted the importance of trust, dialogue, and shared decision-making in a challenging civic environment.
About Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU):
President –Dr. Tulia Ackson
Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland
Founded– 1889
Slogan– For democracy. For everyone.

STATE NEWS

TN CM M.K Stalin Launched ‘Anbu Karangal’ Scheme for Orphaned Children
On 15 September 2025, Tamil Nadu (TN) Chief Minister (CM) Muthuvel Karunanidhi (M.K.) Stalin launched the ‘Anbu Karangal’ (Hands of Love) scheme in Chennai, TN, providing a monthly financial aid of Rs 2,000 to orphaned children and those with a single parent lacking guardian support, until they complete schooling or turn 18.

• The scheme is implemented under the ‘Thayumanavar’ programme, which identifies families living in extreme poverty and extends livelihood and welfare support.

About Anbu Karangal Scheme: 
Objective: Prevent school dropouts among vulnerable children and ensure access to higher education and skill development opportunities.
Higher Education Support: Beneficiaries completing Class 12 will receive support to pursue college education or skill development.
Phase 1 Coverage: 6,082 children across TN.
Technology Support: Launch of a dedicated mobile application by the TN e-Governance Agency for applications, monitoring, and grievance redressal.
Laptop Distribution: 1,340 students who lost both parents and secured admission to higher education institutions received laptops.
Linkage to Other Schemes: The scheme complements TN’s other welfare initiatives, including the CM’s Breakfast Scheme, the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme (Rs 1,000 monthly aid to women), and financial assistance for persons with disabilities and transgender persons.

Justice M. Sundar Appointed as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
On 15 September 2025, the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J), Government of India (GoI) announced the appointment of Justice M. Sundar, Judge of the Madras High Court (HC) (Tamil Nadu, TN), as the 10th Chief Justice (CJ) of the Manipur HC, following the recommendation of the Supreme Court (SC) Collegium on September 11, 2025.

• He succeeded Justice Kempaiah Somashekar, who retired on September 14, 2025.

About the Appointment:
Oath of Office: Administered by Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal.
Authority: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, made the appointment under constitutional powers, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
About Justice M. Sundar:
Personal Background: He was born on July 19, 1966, in Chennai, TN, and enrolled as an advocate in 1989.
Other Role: Served as Standing Counsel for the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board from 2003 to 2006.
Judicial Career: Elevated as a Permanent Judge of the Madras HC on October 5, 2016.
Seniority: Held the position of the second senior-most judge of the Madras HC prior to elevation.

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