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Fri, 19 Sept 2025

Thu, 18 Sept 2025

🔬 IT, AI & Digital 📍 India Must know

MeitY unveils logo and flagship initiatives of India-AI Impact Summit 2026; eight foundation model projects launched

The Ministry of Electronics and IT unveiled the logo and flagship initiatives of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 on 18 September 2025 and launched eight indigenous foundation model projects.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 4 MCQs
🎭 Art & Culture 📍 India Must know

Seven Indian natural heritage sites added to UNESCO's Tentative List; India's count rises to 69

The Ministry of Culture announced on 18 September 2025 that seven natural heritage sites from India were added to UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, taking India's count from 62 to 69.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 5 MCQs
📋 Central Schemes 📍 India Important

DFS sets 30 September 2025 as last date to opt for Unified Pension Scheme; one-time switch back to NPS allowed

The Department of Financial Services said on 18 September 2025 that 30 September 2025 is the last date for eligible central government employees and past retirees under NPS to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🌐 International Relations 📍 Nepal Important

PM Modi speaks with Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki, offers condolences over protest deaths

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by telephone on 18 September 2025 with Sushila Karki, Prime Minister of Nepal's Interim Government, congratulating her on her appointment and conveying India's full support for restoring peace and stability.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs
💹 Trade & Industry 📍 United Arab Emirates Important

13th India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments meets in Abu Dhabi

The 13th meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was held in Abu Dhabi on 18 September 2025, co-chaired by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and ADIA Managing Director Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs
🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Greece Important

Maiden India–Greece bilateral naval exercise concludes in the Mediterranean

The maiden bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy concluded in the Mediterranean Sea on 18 September 2025, with INS Trikand representing India.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs

Wed, 17 Sept 2025

🌐 International Relations 📍 Saudi Arabia Important

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement; India to study implications

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement in Riyadh on 17 September 2025, stating that aggression against either is aggression against both; India's MEA said on 18 September it would study the implications.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs
🚄 Energy & Power 📍 India Important

Government notifies National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) on 17 September 2025 to promote exploration and use of geothermal energy in support of India's Net Zero 2070 goal.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs
🏛️ Elections 📍 India Important

ECI revises EVM ballot paper guidelines; colour photos of candidates from Bihar polls

The Election Commission of India revised its guidelines under Rule 49B of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, on 17 September 2025, so that EVM ballot papers carry colour photographs of candidates for the first time, starting with Bihar.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs
💹 Economy 📍 India

MCA invites public comments on Indian Multi-Disciplinary Partnership (MDP) firms

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs invited public comments on 17 September 2025 on establishing Indian Multi-Disciplinary Partnership (MDP) firms, with responses due by 30 September 2025.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · Banking & Insurance +1 1 MCQs

Tue, 16 Sept 2025

📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India Must know

India marks 31st World Ozone Day; 67.5% HCFC reduction target achieved

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change marked the 31st World Ozone Day in New Delhi on 16 September 2025 on the theme 'From science to global action', with UNDP noting India achieved its 67.5% HCFC reduction target.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 5 MCQs
💹 Banking & RBI 📍 India Important

Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign: 61 lakh new Jan Dhan accounts, 2.6 crore Jan Suraksha enrolments

The Finance Ministry said on 16 September 2025 that the three-month Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign launched on 1 July 2025 has held over 2.3 lakh camps, opening more than 61 lakh new PM Jan Dhan accounts.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs
🌐 International Relations 📍 Denmark Important

PM Modi and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen reaffirm Green Strategic Partnership; Denmark backs early India-EU FTA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on 16 September 2025; the leaders reaffirmed the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership and Frederiksen backed an early India-EU FTA.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🎭 Art & Culture 📍 India Important

Culture Ministry seeks partner support for multinational UNESCO nomination of Chhath Mahaparva

The Ministry of Culture held consultations on 16 September 2025 with envoys of the UAE, Suriname and the Netherlands to seek cooperation for a multinational nomination of Chhath Mahaparva to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs
🛡️ Internal Security 📍 India Important

Amit Shah opens second national conference of ANTF heads; NCB drug disposal campaign destroys 1.37 lakh kg of drugs

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the second National Conference of the Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces of States and UTs in New Delhi on 16 September 2025 and launched NCB's drug disposal campaign, destroying 1.37 lakh kg of drugs worth ₹4,800 crore at 11 locations.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs
💹 Trade & Industry 📍 United States Important

US trade team led by Brendan Lynch holds talks in New Delhi; both sides to intensify efforts on trade deal

A USTR team led by Brendan Lynch, Chief Negotiator for the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, held talks with the Department of Commerce in India on 16 September 2025, and both sides agreed to intensify efforts for an early conclusion of the deal.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
💹 Economy 📍 India

CCI approves PNC Infratech's proposed acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates

The Competition Commission of India approved on 16 September 2025 the proposed acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited, which is under corporate insolvency resolution, by PNC Infratech Limited.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · Banking & Insurance +1 1 MCQs
💹 Economy 📍 India

CCI approves JSW Paints' acquisition of up to 75% in Akzo Nobel India

The Competition Commission of India approved on 16 September 2025 the acquisition of up to 75% shareholding in Akzo Nobel India Limited by JSW Paints Limited.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · Banking & Insurance +1 1 MCQs

Mon, 15 Sept 2025

🏅 Chess 📍 Uzbekistan Must know

Vaishali wins FIDE Women's Grand Swiss again, qualifies for 2026 Candidates

Indian grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu won the FIDE Women's Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on 15 September 2025, becoming the first player to win the event twice in a row and qualifying for the 2026 Women's Candidates.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 3 MCQs
🏛️ Judiciary & Judgements 📍 India Must know

Supreme Court refuses to stay Waqf Amendment Act, but pauses key provisions

On 15 September 2025, the Supreme Court declined to stay the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 as a whole but stayed the five-year 'practising Islam' condition and the Collector's powers over disputed waqf property.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 4 MCQs
🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 India Must know

India signs second PMS exploration contract with ISA for Carlsberg Ridge

India signed a 15-year contract with the International Seabed Authority in New Delhi on 15 September 2025 to explore polymetallic sulphides in 10,000 sq km of the Carlsberg Ridge, becoming the first country with two PMS contracts.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 3 MCQs
🔬 IT, AI & Digital 📍 India Important

NITI Aayog launches 'AI for Viksit Bharat' roadmap and Frontier Tech Repository

NITI Aayog launched the 'AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap: Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth' and the NITI Frontier Tech Repository under its Frontier Tech Hub on 15 September 2025.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🏅 Other Sports 📍 China Important

Anandkumar Velkumar becomes India's first world champion in speed skating

Anandkumar Velkumar won gold in the senior men's 1000m sprint at the Speed Skating World Championships 2025 in Beidaihe, China on 15 September 2025, becoming India's first world champion in the sport.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
💹 GDP, Inflation & Economic Data 📍 India Important

WPI inflation turns positive at 0.52% in August 2025

India's annual inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index was 0.52% (provisional) in August 2025, turning positive after negative readings in June and July, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 15 September 2025.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
💹 Trade & Industry 📍 India Important

India's total exports rise 9.34% to $69.16 billion in August 2025

India's total exports of goods and services were estimated at US$ 69.16 billion in August 2025, up 9.34% from a year earlier, while total imports fell 7% to US$ 79.04 billion, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 15 September 2025.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
💹 GDP, Inflation & Economic Data 📍 India Important

PLFS: unemployment rate eases to 5.1% in August 2025

India's unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above fell to 5.1% in August 2025 from 5.2% in July, according to the PLFS monthly bulletin released by MoSPI on 15 September 2025.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs

Sun, 14 Sept 2025