Daily Current Affairs September 11

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September 11 | Daily Current Affairs 2025

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs September 11

1. National Forest Martyrs Day is observed on which date every year in India?
A) September 21
B) August 15
C) October 2
D) September 11
E) November 14
Answer: D) September 11

Event and Location:

• Event: Observance of National Forest Martyrs Day 2025
• Location: Nationwide (India)
• Date: September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: National Forest Martyrs Day is observed annually on September 11 to honour the forest officers, guards, and tribal/environmental activists who sacrificed their lives while protecting India’s forests and wildlife.
• Objectives: To commemorate environmental defenders, raise awareness about forest conservation, and inspire citizens to take climate-conscious actions for a sustainable future.

Important Terms Explained:

• National Forest Martyrs Day: A national observance declared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to pay homage to individuals who died protecting forests, biodiversity, and natural heritage.
• Khejarli Massacre (1730): A historical environmental sacrifice where Amrita Devi Bishnoi and over 350 Bishnois were martyred while protecting Khejri trees in Rajasthan.
• Chipko Movement: A non-violent ecological movement in the 1970s where people hugged trees to prevent their cutting, inspired by earlier sacrifices like Khejarli.
• Eco-Conscious Living: A lifestyle promoting environmental protection, such as tree planting, waste reduction, and sustainable use of resources.

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2. What is the goal of India’s National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS) by 2030?
A) To train 1 lakh mental health professionals
B) To integrate mental health into school curriculum
C) To reduce suicide mortality by 10%
D) To eliminate suicides in urban areas
E) To launch mental health apps in every state
Answer: C) To reduce suicide mortality by 10%

Event and Location:

• Event: Observance of World Suicide Prevention Day and national mental health outreach
• Location: Nationwide (India); observed globally
• Date: September 10, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Observed globally since 2003 by IASP and WHO, World Suicide Prevention Day raises awareness on suicide as a preventable issue. India observes it through various campaigns and policy interventions.
• Objectives: To reduce suicide mortality, combat stigma, enhance mental health outreach, and promote collaborative action through initiatives like NSPS, Tele-MANAS, DMHP, RKSK, and Manodarpan.

Important Terms Explained:

• World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD): Observed annually on 10th September, co-sponsored by IASP and WHO, to promote suicide prevention worldwide. Theme (2024–2026): “Changing the Narrative on Suicide.”
• National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS): India’s first national suicide prevention roadmap (launched 2022), targeting a 10% reduction in suicide deaths by 2030 via multi-sectoral interventions.
• Tele-MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States): A 24×7 mental health helpline, operating 53 cells across India, handling over 1 million calls, offering free psychological assistance.
• District Mental Health Programme (DMHP): Covers 767 districts, providing community-level crisis support and mental health services under the National Mental Health Programme.
• Manodarpan: Initiative by the Ministry of Education under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to support students, teachers, and families with tools like a 24×7 helpline, resource portal, and online support.
• RKSK (Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram): A national health programme focusing on adolescent mental and physical health, including counselling, life skills, and emotional well-being.

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs September 11

3. What is the primary focus of the $126.42 million ADB loan signed with the Government of India in September 2025?
A) Renewable energy in Ladakh
B) Metro development in Uttarakhand
C) Sustainable tourism in Tehri Lake region
D) Forest management in Himachal Pradesh
E) Urban housing in Dehradun
Answer: C) Sustainable tourism in Tehri Lake region

Event and Location:

• Event: India and ADB sign $126.42 million loan for sustainable tourism development
• Location: Tehri Garhwal District, Uttarakhand, India
• Date: September 10, 2025 (agreement signed); announced September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Signing of a $126.42 million loan agreement between Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India.
  • Implementation of the Sustainable, Inclusive, and Climate-Resilient Tourism Development at Tehri Lake Area Project.
• Objectives:
  • Promote sustainable and climate-resilient tourism in Tehri Lake area.
  • Support rural development and boost employment and income generation.
  • Build climate resilience and improve sanitation, infrastructure, and disaster preparedness.
  • Empower women, youth, and MSMEs in the tourism value chain.

Important Terms Explained:

• Asian Development Bank (ADB): A regional development bank established in 1966 that works to promote social and economic development in Asia through loans, technical assistance, and grants.
• Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Infrastructure designed to withstand climate shocks such as floods, landslides, and temperature extremes, thereby ensuring sustainability and service continuity.
• Tehri Lake Region: A hydropower reservoir area in Uttarakhand being developed into a tourist destination, known for its scenic beauty and potential for water-based recreation.
• Livelihood Matching Grant Program: A financial support mechanism to co-fund community-led, women/youth-run enterprises, especially in tourism and allied services.

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4. Which of the following statements about Insurance Surety Bonds (ISBs) for NHAI contracts is correct as of July 2025?
A) Only 3 insurance companies have issued ISBs
B) ISBs are no longer valid for government contracts
C) ISBs have replaced all bank guarantees in infrastructure
D) ISBs issued have crossed ₹10,000 crore in value
E) ISBs are limited to private projects only
Answer: D) ISBs issued have crossed ₹10,000 crore in value

Event and Location:

• Event: Insurance Surety Bonds issued for NHAI contracts cross ₹10,000 crore milestone
• Location: Pan-India (Workshop held in New Delhi)
• Date: September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Adoption of Insurance Surety Bonds (ISBs) for Bid Security and Performance Security in NHAI contracts
  • Promotion of ISBs and Electronic Bank Guarantees (e-BGs) as alternatives to traditional bank guarantees
  • Conducting a workshop with stakeholders to increase awareness and adoption
• Objectives:
  • To reduce the financial burden on contractors and infrastructure developers
  • To enhance liquidity in the infrastructure sector
  • To provide cost-effective and risk-mitigated security mechanisms for government procurement
  • To support India’s growing infrastructure needs in line with its position as a future top 3 global construction market

Important Terms Explained:

• Insurance Surety Bonds (ISBs):
  • A financial instrument issued by insurance companies acting as a surety. It assures project owners that the contractor will meet contractual obligations.
  • Serves as an alternative to traditional Bank Guarantees (BGs) for government procurement.
• Electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG):
  • A digitally issued bank guarantee with faster processing and reduced paperwork.
  • Legally valid and accepted for government procurement alongside ISBs.
• Bid Security / Performance Security:
  • Financial guarantees submitted by contractors during the bidding stage and post-award stage, ensuring compliance and performance under contractual terms.

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Business and Economy – Daily Current Affairs September 11

5. When will JioBlackRock launch its first active equity fund?
A) September 11
B) October 1
C) September 30
D) September 23
E) October 15
Answer: D) September 23

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of JioBlackRock’s first active equity mutual fund
• Location: India (announced from Kolkata)
• Date: September 11, 2025 (launch scheduled for September 23, 2025)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: JioBlackRock Mutual Fund will launch its first active equity product, JioBlackRock FlexiCap Fund, on the Systematic Active Equity (SAE) platform on September 23, 2025.
• Objectives: To offer technology-driven, low-risk, rules-based equity investing that reduces human bias and delivers consistent outperformance over benchmark indices.

Important Terms Explained:

• JioBlackRock Mutual Fund: A joint venture between Jio Financial Services and BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, licensed in May 2025 and managing ₹18,000 crore in AUM.
• Systematic Active Equity (SAE) Platform: A globally used investment system by BlackRock that applies a machine-driven, rules-based model using 400 signals to manage portfolios and reduce key-person risk.
• FlexiCap Fund: A type of mutual fund that invests in stocks across market capitalizations (large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap) with flexibility in allocation.

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6. Which company is investing ₹1100 crore to set up a multilayer and HDI PCB unit in Hosur?
A) Delta Electronics
B) ELCOT
C) Foxconn
D) Ascent Circuits
E) Tata Electronics
Answer: D) Ascent Circuits

Event and Location:

• Event: Foundation stone laying for new electronics manufacturing unit
• Location: ELCOT Campus, Hosur, Tamil Nadu
• Date: September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin laid the foundation stone for a new multilayer and HDI PCB manufacturing unit by Ascent Circuits at the ELCOT campus, Hosur.
• Objectives: To boost electronics manufacturing, generate employment, and promote industrial investment in Tamil Nadu as part of the state’s vision for economic and technological growth.

Important Terms Explained:

• Ascent Circuits: A leading manufacturer in the electronics sector, setting up a high-tech printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing facility in Hosur.
• HDI PCB (High-Density Interconnect Printed Circuit Boards): Advanced circuit boards used in compact electronics like smartphones and medical devices, known for higher wiring density and performance.
• ELCOT (Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu): A government agency under the Tamil Nadu IT Department responsible for promoting electronics and IT infrastructure across the state.

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7. What major tax change was introduced in the coal sector during the 56th GST Council meeting?
A) GST rate reduced to 1%
B) Compensation cess increased to ₹500 per ton
C) GST on coal increased to 18% and compensation cess removed
D) GST on coal made nil for power sector
E) GST on coal revised based on calorific value
Answer: C) GST on coal increased to 18% and compensation cess removed

Event and Location:

• Event: 56th GST Council Meeting – Key Reforms in Coal Sector Taxation
• Location: New Delhi
• Date: September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Removal of ₹400 per ton GST Compensation Cess on coal.
  • Increase in GST rate on coal from 5% to 18%.
  • Uniform taxation across coal grades G6 to G17.
  • Elimination of inverted duty structure in the coal sector.
• Objectives:
  • To rationalise the tax burden across different coal grades.
  • To reduce power generation costs.
  • To boost domestic coal competitiveness and reduce imports.
  • To unlock blocked input tax credits for coal producers and enhance liquidity.

Important Terms Explained:

• GST Compensation Cess: A levy imposed to compensate states for revenue loss after GST rollout, previously applied at ₹400/ton on coal regardless of grade or price.
• Inverted Duty Structure: A situation where input taxes are higher than output taxes, resulting in blocked tax credits that cannot be refunded, leading to liquidity issues.
• Aatmanirbhar Bharat: A vision for making India self-reliant across sectors, including reducing dependence on imports such as high-grade coal.
• Coal Grades (G2 to G17): Classification of coal in India based on Gross Calorific Value (GCV) — higher grades (G2) have better energy output than lower ones (G17).

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8. What is the new GST rate for marble blocks, granite blocks, and handicrafts of aluminium as per the 56th GST Council meeting?
A) 18%
B) 12%
C) 10%
D) 5%
E) 0%
Answer: D) 5%

Event and Location:

• Event: GST Council’s 56th Meeting – GST rate revisions in the mining and allied sectors
• Location: New Delhi
• Date: September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Reduction of GST rates on key items linked to mining, handicrafts, construction, and essential household goods.
  • Items include marble, granite, sand-lime bricks, aluminium utensils, brass stoves, handicrafts, and transport services.
• Objectives:
  • Provide relief to the middle class, rural population, and low-income households.
  • Promote housing, artisan industries, and MSMEs.
  • Reduce construction costs, improve demand for essential goods, and support ‘Make in India’ and cultural preservation.
  • Facilitate cheaper transportation of mined goods, boosting logistics for sectors like iron ore.

Important Terms Explained:

• GST Council: Apex body chaired by the Union Finance Minister to make decisions regarding tax rates and structure under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.
• Make in India: A government initiative launched in 2014 to encourage companies to manufacture in India and boost domestic production and innovation.
• Multimodal Transport: The movement of goods using more than one mode of transportation (e.g., rail + road), now attracting a concessional GST rate of 5% to promote cost-efficiency.
• MSMEs: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, considered the backbone of India’s manufacturing and artisan sector.

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Science and Technology – Daily Current Affairs September 11

9. Which company recently launched Chiplet-based System Engineering Services to support semiconductor innovation?
A) Infosys
B) Wipro
C) Tata Consultancy Services
D) HCLTech
E) Tech Mahindra
Answer: C) Tata Consultancy Services

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Chiplet-based System Engineering Services by TCS
• Location: India (with deployment in North America)
• Date: September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) introduced Chiplet Engineering Services to assist semiconductor firms in designing advanced, modular chips using chiplet technology.
• Objectives: To accelerate semiconductor innovation, reduce chip design bottlenecks, support AI processor development, and contribute to India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem.

Important Terms Explained:

• Chiplets: Small functional integrated circuits that can be combined to build a complete processor or system-on-chip, improving flexibility, performance, and scalability.
• UCIe (Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express): An open industry standard that enables interoperability between chiplets from different vendors in a unified package.
• India Semiconductor Mission: A ₹76,000 crore government initiative launched to make India a global semiconductor design and manufacturing hub.
• 2.5D/3D Interposers: Advanced packaging technologies that allow stacking or side-by-side placement of chiplets for better performance and power efficiency.

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10. What is the name of the wellness programme launched for Bengaluru City Police to address lifestyle-related diseases?
A) Project Suraksha
B) Mission Swasthya
C) Project Khushi
D) Police Wellness Yatra
E) Aarogya Abhiyan
Answer: C) Project Khushi

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Project Khushi – a wellness programme for Bengaluru City Police
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Date: September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Bengaluru City Police, in collaboration with Happiest Health, launched Project Khushi, a wellness initiative focused on preventing and managing lifestyle diseases among police personnel.
• Objectives: To address health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and mental stress due to long working hours, high-stress environments, and irregular schedules, thereby improving well-being and professional efficiency of police officers.

Important Terms Explained:

• Project Khushi: A structured and evidence-based wellness programme specifically designed for police personnel to improve their physical and mental health, focusing on lifestyle-related disease prevention and management.
• Happiest Health: An integrated wellness enterprise that partners with institutions to promote holistic health and preventive care through structured wellness programmes.
• Lifestyle Diseases: Chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity, often caused or worsened by poor lifestyle habits and high stress levels.

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11. Which Indian state is setting up the country’s first Quantum Reference Facility as part of its Quantum Valley initiative?
A) Karnataka
B) Telangana
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
E) Tamil Nadu
Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh

Event and Location:

• Event: Announcement of India’s first Quantum Reference Facility
• Location: Amaravati Quantum Valley, Andhra Pradesh
• Date: September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced the launch of a ₹40 crore Quantum Reference Facility as part of the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) initiative.
• Objectives: To enable testing, benchmarking, and characterisation of quantum components, accelerate indigenous quantum innovation, reduce import dependence, and catalyse the future manufacturing of quantum computers in India.

Important Terms Explained:

• Quantum Reference Facility: A high-tech centre for evaluating, validating, and testing quantum computing hardware, essential for building reliable and scalable quantum systems.
• Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV): A strategic initiative by the Andhra Pradesh government to create a quantum technology ecosystem for research, development, and manufacturing.
• National Quantum Mission (NQM): A Government of India initiative to advance quantum technology R&D, foster public-private partnerships, and build indigenous capabilities in the quantum space.
• 6-qubit Quantum Computer: A small-scale quantum processor that operates using six qubits, used in research to demonstrate entanglement, superposition, and small quantum computations.

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Defence – Daily Current Affairs September 11

12. Which engine variant has HAL received from GE for the Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets?
A) GE-F404-IN10
B) F110-GE-132
C) GE-F404-G2
D) F404-GE-IN20
E) F414-GE-INS6
Answer: D) F404-GE-IN20

Event and Location:

• Event: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) receives third GE engine for Tejas Mk-1A
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka (HAL Headquarters)
• Date: September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: HAL received the third GE-F404-IN20 engine for the Tejas Mk-1A and expects another by the end of September 2025, as part of an order to support deliveries of 83 Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
• Objectives: To accelerate the indigenous production and delivery of LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighters amid engine supply constraints and integration delays, supporting India’s defence indigenisation and self-reliance goals.

Important Terms Explained:

• HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited): A Government of India-owned aerospace and defence company responsible for aircraft manufacturing, including the indigenous LCA Tejas.
• GE-F404-GE-IN20 Engine: A high-thrust variant of the F404 engine family supplied by GE Aviation to power the Tejas Mk-1A, offering improved performance.
• Tejas Mk-1A: An improved version of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, with 43 enhancements over Mk-1, including advanced avionics, radar, and electronic warfare capabilities.
• Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS): The highest decision-making body in the Indian government for defence procurement and national security issues.

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs September 11

13. Which Indian institution recently inaugurated its first international campus in Dubai?
A) IIM Bangalore
B) IIT Delhi
C) IIM Ahmedabad
D) IIT Bombay
E) IIM Calcutta
Answer: C) IIM Ahmedabad

Event and Location:

• Event: Inauguration of IIM Ahmedabad’s first overseas campus
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Date: September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) inaugurated its first international campus in Dubai, marking a major step towards the globalisation of Indian higher education.
• Objectives: To provide world-class management education to a global student base, deepen India-UAE educational partnerships, and project India as a knowledge exporter under the NEP 2020 vision.

Important Terms Explained:

• IIM Ahmedabad: One of India’s premier business schools, ranked among the top management institutes globally, known for excellence in education, research, and policy leadership.
• NEP 2020 (National Education Policy): A policy framework aimed at transforming Indian education, including the internationalisation of Indian institutions through overseas campuses.
• ADEK (Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge): UAE’s education regulatory body that collaborates with global academic institutions to strengthen educational ecosystems.
• UAE-India Educational Partnership: A growing bilateral initiative to facilitate knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and institutional expansion between the two countries.

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14. Which Indian institution is conducting the 1st Special Capacity Building Programme for mid-career civil servants of Mauritius in September 2025?
A) Indian Institute of Public Administration
B) Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration
C) National Centre for Good Governance
D) Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
E) Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration
Answer: C) National Centre for Good Governance

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Special Capacity Building Programme for Mid-Career Civil Servants of Mauritius
• Location: Mussoorie and New Delhi, India
• Date: September 8–19, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Commencement of a two-week training programme for 30 mid-career civil servants from 14 ministries of Mauritius
  • Programme coordinated by NCGG and sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
  • Programme implemented under the MoU signed between India and Mauritius to train 500 Mauritian officers over 5 years
• Objectives:
  • Strengthen India–Mauritius bilateral relations through administrative training
  • Build governance capacity in Mauritius by sharing India’s administrative and policy best practices
  • Provide exposure to Indian governance models, digital public infrastructure, and development schemes

Important Terms Explained:

• National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG):
  • An autonomous institution under the Government of India that provides training, research, and capacity building for civil servants and public officials from India and abroad.
• Blue Economy:
  • A sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems.
• PM Gati Shakti:
  • A national master plan launched by the Prime Minister to bring synergy in infrastructure planning and execution through digital platforms and multi-modal connectivity.
• ODOP (One District One Product):
  • An initiative to promote unique products from each district, enhance value chain development, and boost exports.

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Schemes – Daily Current Affairs September 11

15. Under which state government health scheme did Apollo Hospitals complete over 50 successful liver transplants?
A) Ayushman Bharat Yojana
B) Arogyasri Scheme
C) Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme
D) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
E) Dr. YSR Aarogyasri Scheme
Answer: C) Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme

Event and Location:

• Event: Successful completion of over 50 liver transplants under CMCHIS by Apollo Hospitals
• Location: Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Date: September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Apollo Hospitals announced the completion of over 50 liver transplants under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS), targeting underserved socio-economic groups.
• Objectives: To demonstrate the effectiveness of public–private partnership in delivering advanced, life-saving healthcare to economically weaker sections through state-sponsored insurance schemes.

Important Terms Explained:

• Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS): A Tamil Nadu government initiative providing free, high-cost medical treatments, including organ transplants, to economically disadvantaged residents through empanelled private and government hospitals.
• Liver Transplantation: A surgical procedure to replace a failing or damaged liver with a healthy liver from a donor, requiring advanced surgical expertise and infrastructure.
• Public–Private Partnership in Healthcare: A collaboration where government funding and policy support are integrated with private sector expertise, infrastructure, and service delivery to improve healthcare access and quality.

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs September 11

16. Which of the following airports was newly added under the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme in September 2025?
A) Pune
B) Amritsar
C) Hyderabad
D) Goa
E) Indore
Answer: B) Amritsar

Event and Location:

• Event: Expansion of Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme to 5 new airports
• Location: Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Kozhikode, Amritsar
• Date: September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Ministry of Home Affairs has rolled out the FTI-TTP facility at five additional airports in India, inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah via video conferencing.
• Objectives: To reduce immigration wait times, provide sub-30-second biometric clearance, and improve convenience for Indian citizens and OCI cardholders while ensuring national security.

Important Terms Explained:

• Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP): A facility that allows pre-registered Indian citizens and OCI cardholders to clear immigration through biometric e-Gates in under 30 seconds, first launched in 2024 at Delhi Airport.
• OCI Cardholders: Overseas Citizens of India, who are foreign nationals of Indian origin and eligible for visa-free travel and other benefits in India.
• e-Gate: An automated immigration gate equipped with biometric and passport scanning technology to enable seamless and faster entry or exit clearance.

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17. From which station in Kashmir will the newly announced daily parcel train to Delhi start operating?
A) Srinagar
B) Baramulla
C) Pulwama
D) Budgam
E) Anantnag
Answer: D) Budgam

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of daily parcel train service from Kashmir to Delhi for apple transportation
• Location: From Budgam (Jammu & Kashmir) to Adarsh Nagar, Delhi
• Date: Announcement on September 11, 2025; operations begin from September 13, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Ministry of Railways introduced a daily time-tabled parcel train from Budgam to Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar station, ensuring timely transport of apples from the Kashmir Valley to Azadpur Mandi, Asia’s largest fruit market.
• Objectives: To provide a reliable, fast, and cost-effective alternative to the frequently blocked Srinagar–Jammu National Highway, and to protect the livelihoods of over 3.5 million people dependent on the apple trade in Kashmir.

Important Terms Explained:

• Time-tabled Parcel Train: A freight train that runs on a fixed daily schedule, enabling predictability in logistics and delivery—especially crucial for perishable goods like apples.
• Azadpur Mandi: Located in Delhi, it is Asia’s largest fruit and vegetable wholesale market and a key destination for Kashmir’s apple produce.
• Katra–Banihal Rail Link: A recently completed all-weather railway link that connects the Kashmir Valley more reliably with the rest of India, bypassing weather-prone highways.
• KVFGDU (Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union): An apex trade body representing apple growers and traders in Kashmir, actively engaged in advocating for better logistics solutions.

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18. Which of the following cities is not part of the planned waste-to-energy plant initiative announced by Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini?
A) Gurugram
B) Faridabad
C) Rohtak
D) Manesar
E) None of the above
Answer: C) Rohtak

Event and Location:

• Event: Announcement of waste-to-energy plants and action plan for urban cleanliness
• Location: Haryana – Cities: Gurugram, Faridabad, and Manesar
• Date: September 12, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the setup of three waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in Gurugram, Faridabad, and Manesar, to be operational within 24 months.
• Objectives: To manage growing urban waste efficiently, convert waste into clean electricity, reduce carbon emissions, promote public participation, and enhance the Haryana Shehar Swachhata Abhiyan-2025.

Important Terms Explained:

• Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Plant: A facility that converts municipal solid waste into usable energy, typically electricity or heat, thereby addressing both waste management and energy generation.
• Haryana Shehar Swachhata Abhiyan-2025: A state-level urban cleanliness campaign launched to promote solid waste management, reduce plastic usage, and enhance public hygiene through community participation.
• Urban Local Bodies (ULB): Local government institutions responsible for civic administration in urban areas, including sanitation, waste disposal, and infrastructure maintenance.

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19. Which Chief Minister recently directed the installation of pink toilets for women in Old Delhi?
A) Arvind Kejriwal
B) Rekha Gupta
C) Manohar Lal Khattar
D) Nayab Saini
E) Sheila Dikshit
Answer: B) Rekha Gupta

Event and Location:

• Event: Directive to install pink toilets for women in Old Delhi
• Location: Chandni Chowk constituency, Old Delhi
• Date: September 12, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta instructed concerned departments to prepare a plan for installing pink toilets for women in Old Delhi markets and to address encroachment and traffic congestion.
• Objectives: To improve women’s sanitation infrastructure, enhance public convenience, and resolve longstanding civic issues like traffic bottlenecks and illegal encroachments in densely populated areas.

Important Terms Explained:

• Pink Toilets: Public restrooms specifically designed for women, often painted pink for easy identification, equipped with facilities like sanitary pad vending machines and baby care rooms.
• Chandni Chowk Constituency: A prominent and congested parliamentary constituency in Old Delhi, known for its heritage markets and civic challenges.
• Encroachment: Unauthorized occupation of public spaces, often by street vendors or structures, leading to traffic congestion and urban management issues.

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20. Who launched the ‘G-Jindagi’ foundation focused on suicide prevention in September 2025?
A) Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria
B) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman
C) Group Captain G.J. Rao
D) General Bipin Rawat
E) Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
Answer: C) Group Captain G.J. Rao

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of G-Jindagi foundation for suicide prevention
• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana (at Prasad Cine Labs)
• Date: September 11, 2025 (World Suicide Prevention Day)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Kargil War veteran and former IAF officer, Group Captain G.J. Rao, launched the G-Jindagi Foundation, a mental health initiative dedicated to suicide prevention and support.
• Objectives: To partner with governments, NGOs, and professionals in addressing mental health issues among vulnerable groups like students, IT workers, women, and farmers, and create a support ecosystem to prevent suicides.

Important Terms Explained:

• G-Jindagi: A newly launched foundation by Group Captain G.J. Rao, focused on mental health, emotional resilience, and suicide prevention, with a collaborative model involving stakeholders across sectors.
• World Suicide Prevention Day: Observed globally on September 10, it aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention, mental health support, and breaking the stigma around mental illness.
• Group Captain (Retd.) G.J. Rao: A Kargil War veteran and longtime anti-suicide crusader, with over 20 years of experience in suicide prevention efforts, including 10 years within the Indian Air Force (IAF).

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21. How much total investment did Tamil Nadu attract through MoUs signed during the Hosur Investors’ Conclave 2025?
A) ₹15,000 crore
B) ₹18,500 crore
C) ₹24,000 crore
D) ₹30,000 crore
E) ₹10,000 crore
Answer: C) ₹24,000 crore

Event and Location:

• Event: Signing of MoUs at the Hosur Investors’ Conclave 2025
• Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu
• Date: September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Tamil Nadu government signed over 90 MoUs worth ₹24,307 crore, expected to generate 49,353 jobs, focusing on sectors like EV components, industrial parks, electronics, and MSMEs.
• Objectives: To diversify industrial investments beyond Chennai, promote job creation, attract high-tech manufacturing, and develop Hosur and Krishnagiri as major industrial hubs in the state.

Important Terms Explained:

• MoU (Memorandum of Understanding): A non-binding agreement between two or more parties outlining mutual intentions, often signed between governments and private firms for investment.
• Hosur Investors’ Conclave: A high-level industrial summit hosted by the Tamil Nadu government to attract investments into Hosur, an emerging manufacturing hub.
• Kurubarapalli Site (Delta Electronics): A 95-acre manufacturing hub near Hosur producing high-efficiency power supplies and DC brushless fans, now expanding under new investments.
• MSME Sector: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises that form the backbone of India’s industrial economy, especially in regions like Hosur.

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22. What is the primary objective of the Gyan Bharatam Portal launched by PM Modi?
A) Promote Sanskrit as a national language
B) Digitise, preserve, and provide access to Indian manuscripts
C) Offer scholarships to archaeology students
D) Train conservators in traditional Indian art
E) Set up heritage libraries across states
Answer: B) Digitise, preserve, and provide access to Indian manuscripts

Event and Location:

• Event: International Conference on Gyan Bharatam and launch of Gyan Bharatam Portal
• Location: Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
• Date: September 12, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Gyan Bharatam Portal and participate in the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam, focused on India’s manuscript heritage.
• Objectives: To revitalise India’s ancient knowledge systems, enhance global access to Indian manuscripts, and accelerate the digitisation and preservation of India’s cultural and intellectual wealth.

Important Terms Explained:

• Gyan Bharatam Portal: A digital platform aimed at manuscript digitisation, preservation, and public accessibility, serving as a central repository of India’s manuscript heritage.
• Manuscript Heritage: Refers to India’s vast legacy of handwritten texts in Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, and regional languages covering areas such as philosophy, medicine, astronomy, and arts.
• Theme – “Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage”: Focuses on leveraging traditional wisdom in modern contexts, positioning India as a global knowledge leader.
• Vigyan Bhawan: A premier government convention centre in New Delhi, often used for high-level policy conferences and national launches.

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23. Who is scheduled to inaugurate the ECI’s One-Day Workshop for Media and Communication Officers on September 12, 2025?
A) Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
B) Dr. Vivek Joshi
C) Rajiv Kumar
D) Gyanesh Kumar
E) Anup Chandra Pandey
Answer: D) Gyanesh Kumar

Event and Location:

• Event: One-day workshop for Media and Communication Officers of CEO offices
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Date: September 12, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is organising a one-day workshop for Media Nodal Officers (MNOs) and Social Media Nodal Officers (SMNOs) from the CEO offices of all 36 States/UTs.
• Objectives:
  • To reinforce communication protocols that ensure accurate, timely, and constitutional dissemination of electoral information.
  • To counter misinformation related to elections through fact-based responses.
  • To build a coordinated communication ecosystem in State CEO offices for the upcoming elections.

Important Terms Explained:

• CEO (Chief Electoral Officer): The senior-most election officer in each state/UT responsible for supervising free and fair conduct of elections at the state level.
• MNO & SMNO: Media Nodal Officer and Social Media Nodal Officer – appointed in CEO offices to handle media outreach, social media communication, and fact-checking efforts during election periods.
• IIIDEM (India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management): ECI’s training and capacity-building institute that organises workshops for electoral officers and stakeholders.

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24. Which Union Minister inaugurated India’s 1st Green Hydrogen R&D Conference and launched a ₹100 crore start-up innovation fund in September 2025?
A) Hardeep Singh Puri
B) Piyush Goyal
C) Dharmendra Pradhan
D) Pralhad Joshi
E) Nitin Gadkari
Answer: D) Pralhad Joshi

Event and Location:

• Event: Inauguration of 1st Annual Green Hydrogen R&D Conference and ₹100 crore innovation fund
• Location: New Delhi
• Date: September 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Launch of ₹100 crore Call for Proposals to support hydrogen innovation start-ups
  • Host of the 1st Annual Green Hydrogen R&D Conference 2025 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
• Objectives:
  • Accelerate indigenous innovation in green hydrogen technology
  • Promote pilot projects in production, storage, transport, and application of green hydrogen
  • Support India’s target of producing 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030 under NGHM
  • Enable start-ups and MSMEs to contribute to a green hydrogen ecosystem

Important Terms Explained:

• National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM):
  • Launched in 2023, this ₹19,744 crore initiative aims to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production and export. It rests on four pillars—Policy Framework, Demand Creation, R&D and Infrastructure.
• Green Hydrogen:
  • Hydrogen produced using renewable energy (like solar or wind), without carbon emissions, used in industries, transport, and power sectors as a clean fuel.
• Call for Proposals (R&D Scheme):
  • Under NGHM, MNRE launched a ₹400 crore R&D programme. The latest ₹100 crore Call offers up to ₹5 crore per project for start-ups innovating in green hydrogen tech.

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