NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Surajpur District Declares
75 Panchayats as “Child Marriage-Free” under Healthy Women, Empowered Families
Campaign: Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh, achieved a milestone by declaring
75 village panchayats as Child Marriage-Free Panchayats during the
launch of the Healthy Women, Empowered Families campaign and National Nutrition
Month.The recognition came after no child marriage cases were reported in these
panchayats for the past two years, showcasing the success of consistent
awareness and reform efforts.The achievement
was driven by the Women and Child Development Department, which conducted
awareness drives, engaged Anganwadi workers, panchayat representatives, and
voluntary groups, fostering a societal shift toward education, health, and
empowerment over child marriage.
2. HCL and OIL Sign MoU to
Jointly Explore and Develop Critical & Strategic Minerals: Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
and Oil India Limited (OIL) signed an MoU to collaborate on the exploration and development of critical and
strategic minerals, including copper and associated minerals.HCL, a
Miniratna PSU under the Ministry of Mines, focuses on mining, production, and
processing of copper, while OIL, a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of
Petroleum & Natural Gas, has diversified into minerals to complement its
core energy business.The collaboration is aligned with the National Critical
Mineral Mission and is expected to strengthen India’s mineral security, energy
security, and industrial growth.
3. PESB Recommends B. Sairam
as Next Chairman of Coal India Ltd :
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended B. Sairam,
CMD of Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL), as the next Chairman and Managing Director of Coal India Ltd (CIL), succeeding P. M.
Prasad, who retires on October 31.Sairam was chosen after interviews
with 10 other applicants, including CMDs of MECL and CCL. The final appointment
awaits formal procedures and approval by authorities.With 34+ years of coal
sector experience, Sairam brings expertise in mine planning, operations,
sustainable mining, logistics, and digitisation—key for tackling challenges
like boosting domestic production and improving coal evacuation to reduce
import reliance.
4. Mithun Manhas Set to
Become New BCCI President: Mithun Manhas, former Delhi captain, is set to become
the new BCCI president, emerging
as the sole nominee after the filing deadline.
Raghuram
Bhat, former India spinner and current Karnataka State Cricket Association
head, is expected to be appointed as BCCI treasurer.Manhas has extensive
experience in cricket administration, coaching IPL franchises, working with
Bangladesh U-19, and serving on BCCI sub-committees; he played 157 first-class
matches scoring 9,714 runs.The BCCI elections will be formalized during the
annual general meeting in Mumbai on September 28, with current secretary
Devajit Saikia, VP Rajeev Shukla, and other board members expected to continue
or shift roles.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound
Selected as India’s Official Entry for Oscars 2026 in Best International
Feature Category: Neeraj Ghaywan’s film
Homebound, produced by Dharma Productions, has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026 in the Best
International Feature category.The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal
Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, with production by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla,
Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, and Martin Scorsese as executive
producer.Homebound premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain
Regard section and later won second runner-up at TIFF 2025 for the
International People’s Choice Award.
2. India Re-elected to Council
of Administration and Postal Operations Council of Universal Postal Union: India re-elected to
the Council of Administration and
Postal Operations Council (POC) of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) during
the 28th UPU Congress held in Dubai, reflecting global confidence in India
Post.The re-election highlights India’s leadership, reforms, and innovative
digital initiatives in the postal sector, showcasing the nation’s growing
global influence under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.Key credit goes to
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar for his guidance and expertise,
while India continues to contribute to the modernisation and strengthening of
the global postal network since joining UPU in 1876.
3. 20 September – World
Cleanup Day: World Cleanup
Day is observed annually
on 20 September to unite millions of volunteers worldwide in
cleaning up litter and mismanaged waste.
The
initiative aims to raise awareness about global waste problems and promote
sustainable waste management practices.
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1. ICGS Adamya, First
Adamya-Class Fast Patrol Vessel, Commissioned at Paradip Port: Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Adamya’, the first of the eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels, was commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard at
Paradip Port, Odisha.The 51-meter vessel, designed and built
indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited, showcases ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ with over
60% indigenous content, strengthening India’s maritime capabilities.ICGS Adamya
features two 3000 KW diesel engines, a top speed of 28 knots, endurance of 1500
nm, and is the first ship equipped with indigenously developed Controllable
Pitch Propellers and gearboxes for superior manoeuvrability and performance at
sea.
SPORTS
1. ICC Unveils Official Event
Song “Bring it Home” for Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: The ICC launched
the official event song “Bring it
Home” for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, performed by Shreya Ghoshal,
celebrating the spirit and dreams of women cricketers.The song features catchy hooks like “Tarikita Tarikita Tarikita Dhom” and “Dhak
Dhak”, we bring it home”, highlighting determination, unity, and
perseverance.Shreya Ghoshal expressed pride in contributing to the song, hoping
it inspires fans and creates lasting memories during the tournament.The 13th
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will be held from 30 September to 2 November
across stadiums in India and Sri Lanka, with record-low ticket prices starting
at ₹100.
2. Arshdeep Singh Becomes
First Indian Bowler to Take 100 T20I Wickets: Arshdeep Singh became the first-ever Indian bowler to take 100 wickets
in T20 Internationals, achieving the milestone against Oman in the Asia
Cup 2025.He reached the mark by dismissing Vinayak Shukla on the first ball of
the final over, replacing Jasprit Bumrah in the playing XI.Yuzvendra Chahal and
Hardik Pandya, both with 96 wickets, are close to joining the 100-wicket club
for India in T20Is.Globally, Arshdeep ranks 25th in T20I wickets, while Rashid
Khan (173), Tim Southee (164), and Ish Sodhi (150) are the only bowlers to
cross 150 wickets in T20Is.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Sawalkote Dam Project Revived: The Sawalkote dam on
the Chenab
River in Jammu and Kashmir
has gained renewed focus in India’s hydropower strategy. The project,
originally started in 1984, is one of the largest hydroelectric schemes planned
on a western river of the Indus
basin. Following the suspension
of the Indus
Waters Treaty (IWT) in 2025, the
Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) is set to consider
environmental clearance for the 1,865 MW project. This move marks shift in
India’s approach to utilising the Chenab’s hydro potential amid changing
geopolitical dynamics. The Chenab is a key tributary of the Indus River
system, which is shared between
India and Pakistan under the IWT. Traditionally, India’s use of western rivers
like the Chenab is restricted to non-consumptive purposes. After the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025,
which led to the treaty’s abeyance, the Government of India declared the
Sawalkote project a strategic priority. The Ministries of Power and Home
Affairs have pushed for swift construction, citing the project’s importance in
energy security and regional development.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. R&I Japan Upgrades
India’s Sovereign Credit Rating to BBB+ with Stable Outlook: The Japanese credit rating
agency Rating and Investment Information (R&I) upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating from BBB to
BBB+ with a stable outlook, citing India’s demographic dividend,
strong domestic demand, and sound government policies.This marks India’s third
rating upgrade in 2025 by a sovereign credit rating agency, following S&P’s
upgrade to BBB in August and Morningstar DBRS’ upgrade to BBB in May,
reflecting growing investor confidence.R&I projects India’s GDP growth to
remain in the mid-6% range from FY26 onwards, supported by population growth,
rising incomes, public investment, and effective economic policies, while the
government aims for a fiscal deficit of 4.4% of GDP in FY26.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. Dr. V. Mohan Receives Inaugural Diabetes Global Impact Prize 2025 in Vienna: Dr V. Mohan, diabetologist and chairman of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre and Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, was awarded the inaugural Diabetes Global Impact Prize 2025 by the European Association for the Study of Diabetes at its 61st Annual Conference in Vienna, Austria.He is the first recipient of this prestigious award, recognizing his decades-long contributions to diabetes healthcare, research, education, training, charity, awareness, and policy in India.Mohan’s work includes the ICMR-INDIAB national study, pioneering research in monogenic diabetes, precision medicine, nutrition, and the Chunampet Rural Diabetes Prevention model, with over 1,800 publications, thousands of trained professionals, and 25,000+ free diabetes camps benefiting millions across India.
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