SSC Stenographer Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 15 Sept 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sun, 14 Sept 2025
Rajnath Singh approves Defence Procurement Manual 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Defence Procurement Manual 2025 on 14 September 2025 to simplify revenue procurement for the armed forces, replacing the manual last promulgated in 2009.
Minakshi and Jaismine win gold as India's women take four medals at World Boxing Championships
Minakshi Hooda won the women's 48kg title on 14 September 2025 after Jaismine Lamboria took the 57kg gold, giving India two golds, a silver and a bronze at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool.
India settle for silver as China win Women's Hockey Asia Cup and World Cup berth
The Indian women's hockey team lost 4-1 to hosts China in the Women's Asia Cup 2025 final in Hangzhou on 14 September 2025, winning silver but missing direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Fri, 12 Sept 2025
C.P. Radhakrishnan sworn in as 15th Vice President of India
C.P. Radhakrishnan took oath as the 15th Vice President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on 12 September 2025, administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Sushila Karki sworn in as Nepal's interim Prime Minister, first woman in the post; India welcomes
Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government on 12 September 2025, becoming the country's first woman Prime Minister; India's MEA welcomed the new government.
Agriculture Ministry sent AI-based monsoon forecasts to 3.8 crore farmers
The Agriculture Ministry said on 12 September 2025 that it sent AI-based monsoon onset forecasts by SMS through m-Kisan to nearly 3.8 crore farmers in 13 states this year, up to four weeks ahead of the rains.
CPI inflation rises to 2.07% in August 2025; food inflation stays negative
India's retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index rose to 2.07% (provisional) in August 2025, while food inflation was -0.69%, negative for the third straight month, MoSPI said on 12 September 2025.
India, EU aim to finalise FTA by year-end, says EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on 12 September 2025 that India and the EU are working to finalise a balanced Free Trade Agreement, while EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said both sides aim to conclude it by year-end.
Thu, 11 Sept 2025
Mauritius PM Ramgoolam's state visit: India announces special economic package in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi on 11 September 2025, where India announced a special economic package of grant and grant-cum-credit projects and the two sides signed seven agreements.
Fast Track Immigration–Trusted Traveller Programme extended to five more airports
Home Minister Amit Shah virtually inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration–Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Kozhikode and Amritsar airports on 11 September 2025, taking the facility to 13 airports.
IIM Ahmedabad's first overseas campus inaugurated in Dubai
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated IIM Ahmedabad's first-ever overseas campus in Dubai on 11 September 2025, in the presence of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
India targets indigenous solar cells by 2028; non-fossil capacity crosses 251.5 GW
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on 11 September 2025 that India targets indigenous solar cell manufacturing by 2028 and has crossed 251.5 GW of non-fossil capacity, over half its 2030 target of 500 GW.
Wed, 10 Sept 2025
ECI reviews States' preparedness for nationwide Special Intensive Revision of rolls
The Election Commission of India held its third conference this year of Chief Electoral Officers of all States and UTs at IIIDEM, New Delhi on 10 September 2025 to assess preparedness for a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
World Suicide Prevention Day: National Task Force seeks wider input on student well-being
Marking World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2025, the National Task Force on student mental health and suicide prevention appealed to students, parents, faculty and institutions to take part in its surveys.
PM Modi speaks to Qatar's Amir, condemns violation of Qatar's sovereignty after Doha attacks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on 10 September 2025, expressed deep concern over the attacks in Doha and condemned the violation of Qatar's sovereignty.
CCS (Implementation of UPS) Rules, 2025 released for Central Government employees
Union Minister Jitendra Singh released the CCS (Implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension System) Rules, 2025 at the 14th Pension Adalat on 10 September 2025, enabling Central Government employees to choose between NPS and UPS.
Tue, 09 Sept 2025
Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli resigns after Gen Z protests; India's CCS reviews situation
Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned on 9 September 2025 after youth-led protests sparked by a social media ban turned deadly, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting on Nepal the same evening.
C.P. Radhakrishnan elected Vice President with 452 votes; B. Sudershan Reddy gets 300
NDA nominee C.P. Radhakrishnan was declared elected Vice President of India on 9 September 2025 by Returning Officer P.C. Mody, securing 452 first-preference votes against 300 for B. Sudershan Reddy.
India launches UPI–UPU integration at 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled the UPI–UPU Integration project at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai on 9 September 2025, linking India's UPI with the Universal Postal Union's Interconnection Platform for cross-border remittances.
EU lists 102 new Indian fishery establishments for seafood exports
The European Union has listed 102 new Indian fishery establishments for exports to EU member countries, the Commerce Ministry said on 9 September 2025, expanding market access for shrimp and cephalopods.
ESIC's SPREE-2025 and AMNESTY Scheme-2025 to widen social security coverage
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation's SPREE-2025 registration drive runs till 31 December 2025, while its AMNESTY Scheme-2025 for ESI Act disputes runs from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026, ESIC officials said on 9 September 2025.
Agriculture Ministry explains biostimulant regulation under FCO; 146 products in Schedule VI
The Agriculture Ministry said on 9 September 2025 that only 146 biostimulant products have been included in Schedule VI of the Fertilizer Control Order, 1985, after provisional registrations covering more than 8,000 products ended.
Indian contingent leaves for multilateral Exercise ZAPAD 2025 in Russia
A 65-member Indian Armed Forces contingent departed on 9 September 2025 for the multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025 at the Mulino Training Ground in Nizhniy, Russia, held from 10 to 16 September.