Daily Current Affairs September 20 & 21

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September 20 & 21 | Daily Current Affairs 2025

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs September 20 & 21

1. When is International Red Panda Day 2025 observed?
A) September 16
B) September 18
C) September 20
D) September 21
E) September 22
Answer: C) September 20

Event and Location:

• Event: Celebration of International Red Panda Day 2025
• Location: Global (focus on Eastern Himalayas – Nepal, India, Bhutan, China, Myanmar)
• Date: September 20, 2025 (3rd Saturday of September)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Observe International Red Panda Day to raise awareness about the endangered red panda
• Objectives: Promote conservation of red pandas through global education, advocacy, and habitat protection

Important Terms Explained:

• International Red Panda Day: An annual observance on the third Saturday of September to spread awareness about red panda conservation, launched in 2010 by the Red Panda Network
• Red Panda Network: A conservation organization working across the red panda’s native habitat to protect them through community-based initiatives
• Firefox (Red Panda): The nickname for red pandas, which inspired the Mozilla Firefox logo; red pandas are the original pandas, described before the giant panda

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Sports – Daily Current Affairs September 20 & 21

2. Which pair defeated Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in the China Masters Super 750 final in 2025?
A) Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto
B) Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang
C) Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae
D) Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi
E) Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik
Answer: C) Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae

Event and Location:

• Event: China Masters Super 750 – Men’s Doubles Final
• Location: Shenzhen, China
• Date: 21 September 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Indian men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost in straight games to Korea’s Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae in the final match of the China Masters Super 750 tournament.
• Objectives: The aim was to clinch their first title post-Asian Games and continue momentum after strong performances in the World Championships and Hong Kong Open.

Important Terms Explained:

• China Masters Super 750: A high-ranking tournament on the BWF World Tour, part of the annual international badminton calendar, just below Super 1000 in tier.
• BWF World Tour: The elite series of badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), classified into levels like Super 1000, Super 750, Super 500, etc.
• Satwik-Chirag: India’s top men’s doubles badminton pair, renowned for their aggressive play and consistency, and 2023 Asian Games gold medalists.
• Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae: South Korea’s men’s doubles pair ranked world No.1 in 2025, known for their superior defence and court intelligence.

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3. Who became the first Indian bowler to claim 100 T20I wickets, reaching the milestone during the 2025 Asia Cup?
A) Bhuvneshwar Kumar
B) Jasprit Bumrah
C) Arshdeep Singh
D) Mohammed Shami
E) Kuldeep Yadav
Answer: C) Arshdeep Singh

Event and Location:

• Event: Arshdeep Singh becomes the first Indian to take 100 T20I wickets
• Location: Multan, Pakistan (2025 Asia Cup match vs Oman)
• Date: September 20, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Arshdeep Singh achieved the milestone of 100 T20I wickets by dismissing Vinayak Shukla during India’s final group stage match in the 2025 Asia Cup.
• Objectives: To strengthen India’s pace attack legacy in T20 cricket and set new benchmarks for bowling performance, especially in powerplay and death overs.

Important Terms Explained:

• T20I (Twenty20 International): A form of international cricket with each team playing a single innings of a maximum of 20 overs.
• Powerplay: The first six overs in a T20 match during which only two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle, making it a high-risk-high-reward phase.
• Death Overs: The final 4–5 overs in a T20 innings (typically overs 16–20), where run-scoring accelerates and bowlers aim to contain damage or take wickets.

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4. Which Indian state hosted the Asian Cadet Cup 2025, marking the first-ever international fencing event held in India?
A) Haryana
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttarakhand
D) Gujarat
E) Tamil Nadu
Answer: C) Uttarakhand

Event and Location:

• Event: Inauguration of the Asian Cadet Cup 2025 (Fencing)
• Location: Haldwani, Uttarakhand
• Date: September 19, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Hosting of India’s first international fencing event, launch of new sports infrastructure plans, and CM Dhami’s inauguration of the tournament.
• Objectives: Promote fencing among Indian youth, establish Uttarakhand as a sports destination, and invest in long-term athletic development and sports infrastructure.

Important Terms Explained:

• Asian Cadet Cup: A continental fencing competition for youth athletes under the age of 17, organised by the Fencing Confederation of Asia.
• Fencing Association of India (FAI): The governing body for fencing in India, responsible for promoting and organising fencing tournaments nationally and internationally.
• Sports Legacy Plan: Uttarakhand’s state initiative to build 23 specialized sports academies in 8 cities to nurture young talent.

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs September 20 & 21

5. What is the name of the digital insurance marketplace launched by IRDAI, aimed to unify life, health, motor, and general insurance services?
A) Bima Sathi
B) Bima Bharat
C) Bima Sugam
D) Bharat Suraksha
E) Suraksha Setu
Answer: C) Bima Sugam

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Bima Sugam unified digital insurance marketplace
• Location: India (nationwide rollout)
• Date: Phased rollout; full go-live by December 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Launch of Bima Sugam, a digital platform for comparing, buying, managing, renewing, and claiming insurance policies.
• Objectives: To simplify insurance access, increase penetration, reduce servicing friction, and support Insurance for All by 2047 and Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

Important Terms Explained:

• Bima Sugam: A unified digital insurance marketplace launched by IRDAI covering all categories of insurance under one platform.
• Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): Foundational digital systems created for public use — Bima Sugam serves as DPI for India’s insurance sector.
• Insurance for All by 2047: A national goal to provide every citizen access to affordable insurance by India’s 100th year of independence.

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6. Which fintech platform recently received RBI approval to function as an online payment aggregator in India?
A) Paytm
B) Google Pay
C) Razorpay
D) PhonePe
E) BharatPe
Answer: D) PhonePe

Event and Location:

• Event: RBI grants final approval to PhonePe as Online Payment Aggregator
• Location: India (nationwide)
• Date: September 19, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: RBI authorizes PhonePe to operate as an online payment aggregator, allowing it to onboard and manage merchants for digital payments.
• Objectives: To expand secure and scalable digital payment solutions for MSMEs, promote financial inclusion, and accelerate the digitization of India’s semi-urban and rural businesses.

Important Terms Explained:

• Online Payment Aggregator: A licensed entity that enables merchants to accept digital payments by acting as an intermediary between customers, banks, and payment networks.
• RBI Approval: The regulatory green light from the Reserve Bank of India that allows fintechs to operate in compliance with Indian digital payment norms.
• MSME Digitization: The process of integrating micro, small, and medium enterprises into the digital financial ecosystem through accessible and secure payment platforms.

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Business and Economy – Daily Current Affairs September 20 & 21

7. What is the key reason behind the recent price cuts by FMCG companies like Dabur, HUL, and ITC?
A) Export surplus adjustment
B) Monsoon-linked supply chain disruptions
C) Implementation of GST 2.0
D) Global crude oil crash
E) Rise in consumer subsidies
Answer: C) Implementation of GST 2.0

Event and Location:

• Event: FMCG companies reduce product prices to pass on GST 2.0 benefits
• Location: Nationwide (India)
• Date: Effective from 22 September 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Leading FMCG firms issued revised price lists and slashed MRPs of soaps, shampoos, food items, and personal care products to pass on GST 2.0 tax reductions.
• Objectives: The aim is to stimulate consumption, support festival-season demand, absorb tax burden differences, and drive volume-led growth after inflationary challenges.

GST Rate Comparison Table (Old vs GST 2.0):

GST 2.0 Slab Summary:

Important Terms Explained:

• GST 2.0: A restructured tax system replacing the earlier 4-slab structure (5%, 12%, 18%, 28%) with only two slabs—5% and 18%. Most daily essentials now fall under the 5% bracket.
• Swachhta Hi Seva (SHS): While not part of this article directly, it’s another major initiative aligning with cleanliness and community participation, often seen with FMCG involvement.
• QPS Schemes: Quantity Purchase Schemes used by FMCG companies to offer discounts or trade benefits on bulk purchases, aligning old MRP stock with new price regimes.

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8. According to PropEquity’s report, what was the percentage decline in housing sales across India’s top cities in Q3 2025?
A) 2%
B) 4%
C) 6%
D) 8%
E) 10%
Answer: B) 4%

Event and Location:

• Event: Decline in housing sales and new launches in Q3 2025
• Location: India’s top 9 cities – Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Kolkata, Delhi-NCR
• Date: 21 September 2025 (report published)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Housing sales declined 4% year-on-year and marked the 10th consecutive quarterly decline in Q3 2025; new launches remained below the 1 lakh mark at 92,229 units.
• Objectives: To assess quarterly performance in the real estate sector, track demand-supply trends, and provide market intelligence for stakeholders including developers, investors, and policy makers.

Important Terms Explained:

• Quarter-on-Quarter (QoQ): A financial comparison between one fiscal quarter and the previous one, used to measure short-term growth or decline in performance metrics.
• Year-on-Year (YoY): A comparison between performance metrics in the same quarter or month of different years to identify long-term trends.
• PropEquity: An NSE-listed real estate data analytics firm offering insights on housing market trends, developer performance, and sales analytics across Indian cities.

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9. What is the newly estimated logistics cost of India’s GDP, as per the framework launched by the government?
A) 13.5%
B) 11.2%
C) 7.97%
D) 5.45%
E) 10.01%
Answer: C) 7.97%

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of logistics cost estimation framework and Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Date: 20 September 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Launch of a uniform framework to scientifically estimate logistics costs in India.
  • Introduction of IPRS 3.0 to benchmark industrial parks across the country.
• Objectives:
  • To eliminate inconsistent and unverified estimates of logistics costs.
  • To provide evidence-based data for better policymaking and global competitiveness.
  • To promote investment and healthy competition through performance-based ranking of industrial parks.

Important Terms Explained:

• National Logistics Policy (NLP): A policy launched in 2022 to improve logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and make India a global logistics hub by creating an integrated, technology-enabled logistics ecosystem.
• IPRS 3.0 (Industrial Park Rating System): An upgraded framework launched by DPIIT to assess, benchmark, and rank industrial parks based on infrastructure, services, and competitiveness.
• DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade): A department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry responsible for formulating policies for industrial growth, FDI, and logistics.
• NCAER (National Council of Applied Economic Research): A leading economic think tank in India that prepared the current logistics cost assessment for DPIIT.
• Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks: Industrial infrastructure with ready-to-use utilities and permissions that enable quick setup of operations by investors.

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10. Which two PSUs signed an MoU in September 2025 to explore critical minerals like copper under the National Critical Mineral Mission?
A) ONGC and NMDC
B) GAIL and Vedanta
C) Oil India and Hindustan Copper
D) NTPC and Hindustan Zinc
E) IOC and HCL
Answer: C) Oil India and Hindustan Copper

Event and Location:

• Event: MoU signed for joint exploration of critical minerals
• Location: India (National-level collaboration)
• Date: 19 September 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Oil India Limited and Hindustan Copper Limited signed an MoU to explore and develop critical and strategic minerals, including copper
• Objectives: To enhance mineral security, reduce import dependency, support India’s energy transition, and strengthen supply chains under the National Critical Mineral Mission

Important Terms Explained:

• National Critical Mineral Mission: A government initiative aimed at securing domestic availability of minerals vital for energy, defence, electronics, and green technologies
• Oil India Limited (OIL): A Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, expanding into mineral exploration
• Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL): A Miniratna PSU under the Ministry of Mines, and India’s only fully integrated copper producer

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Books and Authors – Daily Current Affairs September 20 & 21

11. At which location were three books on archaeology released during the Indus Valley Civilisation Day celebrations in September 2025?
A) Thanjavur Museum
B) Chennai Government Archives
C) Madurai Meenakshi Library
D) Keeladi Museum
E) Auroville Research Centre
Answer: D) Keeladi Museum

Event and Location:

• Event: Release of archaeology books during Indus Valley Civilisation Day celebrations
• Location: Keeladi Museum, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu
• Date: 20 September 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Minister Thangam Thennarasu released three new books on archaeology during the celebrations.
  • Event organized by the Tamil Nadu Department of Archaeology at the Keeladi Museum.
• Objectives:
  • To promote awareness and continued research on India’s ancient civilisations, particularly the Indus Valley Civilisation.
  • To acknowledge Tamil Nadu’s growing contribution to archaeological discoveries and academic literature.

Archaeology Books Released at Keeladi (Sept 2025):

Important Terms Explained:

• Indus Valley Civilisation: One of the world’s earliest urban civilisations, dating back to 2600–1900 BCE, known for cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, advanced architecture, and urban planning.
• Keeladi Excavation Site: An archaeological site in Tamil Nadu, revealing an ancient Tamil civilisation that some scholars associate with the Sangam period; located near Sivaganga and handled by the TN Department of Archaeology.
• Thangam Thennarasu: Minister for Finance and Human Resources Management, Tamil Nadu; also known for promoting archaeology, culture, and Tamil heritage.

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Appointments – Daily Current Affairs September 20 & 21

12. Who is set to become the next president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?
A) Rajeev Shukla
B) Jaydev Shah
C) Devajit Saikia
D) Mithun Manhas
E) Rohan Jaitley
Answer: D) Mithun Manhas

Event and Location:

• Event: Appointment of new BCCI President and other top office bearers
• Location: India (National), with Delhi and Mumbai as key meeting points
• Date: 21 September 2025 (announcement); 28 September 2025 (scheduled AGM)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Mithun Manhas will take charge as the new BCCI president, with no other nominations filed before the deadline. Rajeev Shukla will remain vice-president, and Devajit Saikia will continue as secretary.
• Objectives: To fill the vacant president post following Roger Binny’s resignation and maintain leadership continuity ahead of the BCCI’s Annual General Meeting.

Important Terms Explained:

• BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India): India’s apex governing body for cricket, responsible for domestic tournaments, team selections, and IPL governance.
• Apex Council: The highest executive body within BCCI that makes key administrative decisions, comprising office bearers and elected members.
• IPL Governing Council: A specialized body under BCCI that oversees the operations and commercial aspects of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Awards – Daily Current Affairs September 20 & 21

13. Who has been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023?
A) Rajinikanth
B) Kamal Haasan
C) Amitabh Bachchan
D) Mohanlal
E) Mammootty
Answer: D) Mohanlal

Event and Location:

• Event: Mohanlal conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023
• Location: New Delhi (Announcement); Kochi, Kerala (Press interaction)
• Date: 20 September 2025 (announcement), 21 September 2025 (press conference)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Government of India announced Malayalam actor Mohanlal as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023, the country’s highest honour in cinema.
• Objectives: To honour Mohanlal’s 48-year-long contribution to Indian cinema and acknowledge his excellence, versatility, and dedication to the art of filmmaking.

Important Terms Explained:

• Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Instituted in 1969 by the Government of India, this is the highest award in Indian cinema presented annually at the National Film Awards for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.
• Mohanlal: A legendary Malayalam actor with a career spanning over 48 years, acclaimed for his roles in over 340 films across multiple languages and recipient of multiple National and State awards.
• Pan-Indian Cinema: A term used to describe films or actors that transcend regional boundaries and appeal to audiences across India, promoting cultural integration through cinema.

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14. Which of the following innovations was awarded at the 2025 ChinniKrishnan Innovation Awards for reviving low-yielding borewells?
A) 3D Tissue Model Bioprinter
B) Sahayatha Wheelchair
C) AI-based Drug Screening Tool
D) Bore Charger
E) Waterless Toilet Unit
Answer: D) Bore Charger

Event and Location:

• Event: 14th CavinKare-MMA ChinniKrishnan Innovation Awards 2025
• Location: IIT Madras Research Park Auditorium, Chennai
• Date: 21 September 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Annual recognition of socially impactful early-stage innovations
  • Honouring three ventures for innovations in health tech, mobility, and water conservation
• Objectives:
  • To foster entrepreneurship that solves real-world problems
  • To support scalable, market-ready innovations through funding, mentorship, and industry access

Important Terms Explained:

• CavinKare-MMA ChinniKrishnan Innovation Awards: Instituted in 2011 in memory of R ChinniKrishnan, the inventor of sachet packaging. Organised by CavinKare and the Madras Management Association, the awards recognise early-stage Indian startups with high social impact.
• 3D Bioprinter by Avay Biosciences: A platform that creates human tissue models for drug testing, reducing the need for animal testing and paving the way for future artificial organ development.
• Sahayatha Wheelchair by Dhanvantri Biomedical: A globally first-of-its-kind wheelchair with an integrated toilet, water tank, and cleaning system designed to address hygiene and mobility challenges for differently-abled and elderly patients.
• Bore Charger by Urdhvam Environmental Technologies: A robotic aquifer recharging tool that revives dry or low-yielding borewells, directly improving water access and quality for rural populations.

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Defence – Daily Current Affairs September 20 & 21

15. Who coordinated the International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 campaign in India involving over 26,000 volunteers?
A) Ministry of Environment
B) National Disaster Response Force
C) Indian Coast Guard
D) Central Pollution Control Board
E) NITI Aayog
Answer: C) Indian Coast Guard

Event and Location:

• Event: Nationwide celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025
• Location: India’s coastal regions (Pan-India coverage)
• Date: 20 September 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Indian Coast Guard conducted large-scale beach cleanup activities involving over 26,000 volunteers including students, NCC and NSS cadets, under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and “Swachhta Hi Seva” campaign.
• Objectives: The objective was to reduce marine pollution, raise awareness about coastal ecosystem protection, and promote sustainable waste management practices.

Important Terms Explained:

• International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICC): A global initiative observed on the third Saturday of September to remove trash from beaches and water bodies, coordinated internationally by UNEP and SACEP.
• Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: A national cleanliness campaign launched in 2014 to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management across India.
• Swachhta Hi Seva (SHS): A prelude campaign to Swachh Bharat, emphasizing community participation in sanitation and cleanliness activities.

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs September 20 & 21

16. Who represented India in the high-level talks with Canada to reset bilateral relations in September 2025?
A) S. Jaishankar
B) Ajit Doval
C) Narendra Modi
D) Vinay Kwatra
E) T.S. Tirumurti
Answer: B) Ajit Doval

Event and Location:

• Event: Bilateral security talks between India and Canada
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Date: September 19, 2025 (MEA statement on September 20, 2025)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • National Security Advisors of India and Canada held talks to revive strained diplomatic ties.
  • Discussions were held on counter-terrorism, transnational crimes, and intelligence cooperation.
• Objectives:
  • Rebuild mutual trust after the diplomatic fallout in 2023.
  • Launch a new chapter in bilateral cooperation with emphasis on security, regional stability, and strategic engagement.

Important Terms Explained:

• NSA (National Security Advisor):
  • The chief adviser to the government on national and international security matters. India’s NSA is Ajit Doval.
• Transnational Organised Crime:
  • Crimes that occur across borders involving multiple countries — including terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering, and cybercrimes.
• Hardeep Singh Nijjar Case:
  • In 2023, Canada alleged a possible Indian link in the killing of Nijjar, a known Khalistani separatist. The issue caused major diplomatic strain between the two nations.

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Schemes – Daily Current Affairs September 20 & 21

17. Which initiative was launched in Jharkhand during Poshan Maah 2025 to promote early childhood nutrition awareness?
A) Suposhan Mission
B) Paanch Sutra – Golden 1000 Days
C) Bal Arogya Abhiyan
D) Poshan Setu
E) Swasthya Shakti
Answer: B) Paanch Sutra – Golden 1000 Days

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Poshan Maah 2025 Campaign Activities
• Location: Jharkhand and Mizoram
• Date: 18 September 2025 (Jharkhand); 21 September 2025 (Mizoram update)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Jharkhand launched campaign materials such as posters focusing on reducing oil and sugar consumption and promoting the “Paanch Sutra – Golden 1000 Days” initiative. Mizoram implemented Men-streaming in ICDS projects by involving men in Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) activities.
• Objectives: The goal is to enhance awareness of early childhood nutrition, engage communities in behavioral change communication, and promote inclusive parenting practices for better child nutrition outcomes.

Important Terms Explained:

• Poshan Maah: A month-long campaign under Poshan Abhiyaan, observed in September to raise awareness about holistic nutrition and healthy practices at the grassroots level.
• Paanch Sutra – Golden 1000 Days: A targeted initiative promoting key practices during the first 1000 days of life (from conception to age two), considered critical for a child’s physical and cognitive development.
• Men-streaming: An inclusive strategy to engage men in child-rearing responsibilities, especially in nutrition-related areas like Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), to ensure shared parenting and improve community health outcomes.

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18. Under the Bihar Mahadalit Development Mission, what is the revised monthly transportation allowance announced for vikas mitras?
A) ₹1,500
B) ₹1,900
C) ₹2,000
D) ₹2,500
E) ₹3,000
Answer: D) ₹2,500

Event and Location:

• Event: Announcement of financial incentives under Bihar Mahadalit Development Mission
• Location: Bihar
• Date: 21 September 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • ₹25,000 to vikas mitras for tablets
  • Monthly transportation allowance increased to ₹2,500 (from ₹1,900)
  • Stationery allowance raised to ₹1,500 (from ₹900)
  • ₹10,000 to education workers for smartphones
  • Annual teaching material allowance increased from ₹3,405 to ₹6,000
• Objectives:
  • To strengthen fieldwork capabilities of vikas mitras and education workers
  • To enhance outreach and efficiency in implementing schemes for Mahadalit, Dalit, ST, minority, and EBC communities
  • To boost morale and improve digital access for ground-level social workers

Important Terms Explained:

• Bihar Mahadalit Development Mission: Launched in 2008 to uplift the Mahadalit community (most deprived among Scheduled Castes) by improving their access to education, health, livelihood, and social status.
• Vikas Mitras: Community-level field workers appointed under the mission to act as “change agents” and facilitate implementation of government schemes; around 9,000 are active in Bihar, with 50% seats reserved for women.
• Akshar Aanchal Scheme: A literacy initiative aimed at educating Mahadalit and minority women and improving educational outcomes among marginalized communities in Bihar.

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19. What is the primary purpose of the ‘MLA on Wheels’ initiative launched by the Delhi CM in September 2025?
A) Conduct mobile health checkups
B) Promote tourism in urban constituencies
C) Deliver mobile grocery services
D) Address public grievances at the local level
E) Provide transport services for school children
Answer: D) Address public grievances at the local level

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of ‘MLA on Wheels’ initiative
• Location: Delhi
• Date: 21 September 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Launch of mobile grievance redressal vans under the ‘MLA on Wheels’ initiative
  • Each constituency will be visited by an MLA or their team to directly engage with citizens
• Objectives:
  • To decentralize governance and bring it closer to people
  • To resolve local issues without citizens having to visit government offices
  • To ensure accessibility to government services and immediate redressal of public concerns

Important Terms Explained:

• ‘MLA on Wheels’: A governance outreach initiative in Delhi under which MLAs travel to local areas in mobile vans to address grievances, improve accessibility to services, and reduce bureaucratic delays.
• Grievance Redressal: A key function of public administration aimed at resolving complaints and issues raised by citizens in a time-bound and transparent manner.
• Constituency: A geographical area represented by an elected MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly), where local governance and public services are monitored and delivered.

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20. What minimum spacing between dialysis centres was suggested by the Telangana Health Minister for patient convenience?
A) Every 5–10 km
B) Every 15–20 km
C) Every 20–25 km
D) Every 30–40 km
E) Every 50 km
Answer: C) Every 20–25 km

Event and Location:

• Event: Telangana government announces expansion of dialysis centres across the state
• Location: Telangana
• Date: 20 September 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Telangana Health Minister held a review meeting at the Aarogyasri Trust office to assess the current status of dialysis centres.
  • Directed officials to increase the number of dialysis centres to address the growing patient load.
• Objectives:
  • Ensure patients do not have to travel long distances or wait for hours for dialysis.
  • Achieve availability of dialysis centres within every 20–25 km radius for easier access.
  • Reduce physical and financial strain on patients and families by expanding infrastructure.

Important Terms Explained:

• Aarogyasri Scheme:
  • A flagship healthcare scheme of Telangana providing free, quality medical care to economically weaker sections.
  • Covers serious ailments including free dialysis treatment at empanelled private and government hospitals.
• Dialysis:
  • A life-saving procedure that removes waste and excess fluid from the blood when kidneys fail to function properly.
  • Patients typically require multiple dialysis sessions per week, making proximity to centres essential.

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21. What is the primary objective of the Lok Kalyan Melas launched by the Telangana government?
A) To promote food safety licensing for restaurants
B) To offer subsidies to street vendors for housing
C) To onboard and empower street vendors under PM SVANidhi
D) To regulate hawkers in urban markets
E) To launch digital vending kiosks in urban malls
Answer: C) To onboard and empower street vendors under PM SVANidhi

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Lok Kalyan Melas under PM SVANidhi for street vendor empowerment
• Location: Telangana (all Urban Local Bodies including GHMC)
• Date: September 18, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Telangana Municipal Administration Department launched Lok Kalyan Melas to mobilise new street vendor applications, disburse pending loans, and onboard inactive PM SVANidhi beneficiaries.
• Objectives: To facilitate socio-economic upliftment of street vendors through micro-credit, digital inclusion, training, and integration with welfare schemes.

Important Terms Explained:

• PM SVANidhi: Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi is a micro-credit scheme launched in 2020 to provide working capital loans up to ₹50,000 to street vendors.
• Lok Kalyan Melas: Public welfare fairs initiated across Telangana’s urban local bodies to provide support services and credit facilities to eligible vendors.
• FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, the apex body regulating food safety and hygiene in India, partnered in training 1,000 food vendors in Telangana.

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs September 20 & 21

22. Which policy recommends the inclusion of skill-based education in Class 11 and 12, as mentioned by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan?
A) Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
B) New Literacy Mission
C) National Digital Education Plan
D) National Education Policy 2020
E) Skill India Development Plan
Answer: D) National Education Policy 2020

Event and Location:

• Event: Announcement on introducing skill-based learning in Class 11 and 12
• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu (IIT Madras)
• Date: 21 September 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Union Ministry of Education plans to implement skill-based education formally into the senior secondary school curriculum (Class 11 and 12) following NEP 2020 guidelines.
• Objectives: To shift the education system from a purely certificate/degree-focused model to one that also imparts practical, job-relevant competencies and lifelong skills for employability.

Important Terms Explained:

• National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020): A comprehensive framework introduced by the Government of India in July 2020 to transform the Indian education system by 2040, promoting multilingualism, experiential learning, and vocational training starting from Class 6.
• Skill-based Learning: A curriculum model that emphasizes practical and applied learning of competencies like digital literacy, technical trades, entrepreneurship, communication, and problem-solving.
• Think India Dakshinapatha Summit: A regional intellectual summit focused on national development, held in Southern India, providing a platform for policy discussions and youth engagement.

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23. Which proposed project at Hebbal, Bengaluru, has run into uncertainty due to a land conflict with a planned Nyaya Grama annex?
A) Karnataka’s first veterinary college
B) Karnataka’s first biotech park
C) Karnataka’s first hi-tech veterinary hospital
D) Karnataka’s first AI research institute
E) Karnataka’s high-speed rail terminal
Answer: C) Karnataka’s first hi-tech veterinary hospital

Event and Location:

• Event: Delay in proposed veterinary hospital due to land conflict with Nyaya Grama annex
• Location: Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Date: 20 September 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University planned to construct a super-speciality veterinary hospital and pet park on its Hebbal campus.
  • The State Government has proposed reallocating four acres of the same land to build an annexe for Nyaya Grama, intended as residential quarters for High Court judges.
• Objectives:
  • To create Karnataka’s first state-of-the-art veterinary hospital equipped with modern facilities.
  • To establish pet care infrastructure and improve veterinary healthcare services in the state.
  • The government’s aim is to expand judicial infrastructure through the proposed Nyaya Grama annexe.

Important Terms Explained:

• Super-speciality Veterinary Hospital: A high-end facility offering advanced diagnostics, treatment, and surgical care for animals, often equipped for critical care and specialty services.
• Nyaya Grama: A judicial housing and infrastructure project designed to provide residential quarters and administrative support for High Court judges and judicial staff.
• Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU): A state university that governs education and research in animal husbandry, veterinary science, and fisheries in Karnataka.

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24. What special transportation measure has APSRTC implemented for the 2025 Dasara rush in Vijayawada?
A) Free rides for all pilgrims
B) Introduction of metro rail services
C) Launch of 480 special buses statewide
D) Launch of special ferry services on Krishna river
E) Free cab services for senior citizens
Answer: C) Launch of 480 special buses statewide

Event and Location:

• Event: Rollout of 480 special APSRTC buses for Dasara pilgrim rush
• Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
• Date: Starting from 22 September 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • APSRTC to operate 480 additional special buses across Andhra Pradesh to Vijayawada from Sept 22 for 10 days.
  • Another 80 buses from Gannavaram and Uyyuru depots to be deployed on peak days.
• Objectives:
  • To manage increased pilgrim traffic to Sri Kanaka Durga Temple during Dasara Navaratri.
  • Ensure safe, crowd-free travel under the Stree Shakti free bus travel scheme for women.
  • Avoid congestion and streamline operations at Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) and Indrakeeladri.

Important Terms Explained:

• Stree Shakti Scheme:
  • Andhra Pradesh government’s free public bus travel scheme for women, launched on 15 August 2025.
  • APSRTC has been implementing this actively, benefiting 40,000+ women in Kurnool alone, costing approx. ₹17 lakh daily.
• APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation):
  • State-run public transport agency operating buses across urban and rural Andhra Pradesh.
• PNBS (Pandit Nehru Bus Station):
  • The main bus station in Vijayawada, central to Dasara travel and pilgrim coordination.
• Saraswati Alankaram Day:
  • A special day during Dasara Navaratri that draws maximum pilgrim turnout.

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25. What are the key development projects launched at Chennai and Kamarajar Ports in Tamil Nadu by PM Modi?
A) New cruise terminal and cold storage facilities
B) Coastal protection and firefighting system upgrade
C) Port privatization and land acquisition
D) Shipbuilding yard and green energy hub
E) Container rail link and free trade zone
Answer: B) Coastal protection and firefighting system upgrade

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of port infrastructure projects at Chennai and Kamarajar Ports
• Location: Tamil Nadu (virtually launched from Bhavnagar, Gujarat)
• Date: September 21, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • ₹33 crore coastal protection project at Chennai Port to strengthen 850m revetment.
  • Firefighting system upgrade at Kamarajar Port with modern equipment and response mechanisms.
• Objectives:
  • Protect port infrastructure from erosion and sea damage.
  • Enhance safety standards at ports handling hazardous cargo.
  • Boost India’s maritime trade capabilities and attract global investment.

Important Terms Explained:

• Revetment:
  • A sloped structure placed on banks or coastal shores to prevent erosion from waves and tides.
• Kamarajar Port (Ennore Port):
  • One of India’s major ports located near Chennai, known for handling coal, oil, and automobile exports.
• Sagarmala Programme:
  • Government of India’s flagship scheme to modernize port infrastructure, improve connectivity, and promote port-led development.
• Maritime India Vision 2030:
  • A strategic roadmap to transform India into a global maritime powerhouse by increasing cargo traffic, port efficiency, and investment.

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26. What is the target deadline set by CM Chandrababu Naidu to make Andhra Pradesh free of single-use plastic?
A) January 2025
B) October 2026
C) June 2026
D) December 2025
E) April 2027
Answer: C) June 2026

Event and Location:

• Event: Andhra Pradesh to be free of single-use plastic by June 2026
• Location: Andhra Pradesh (announced at Macherla, Palnadu district)
• Date: September 21, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The CM of Andhra Pradesh announced that the state will eliminate single-use plastic by June 2026 as part of a broader cleanliness and afforestation drive.
• Objectives: To promote environmental sustainability, increase greenery to 50% by 2047, and develop AP into a model green state with enhanced sanitation and waste management.

Important Terms Explained:

• Single-Use Plastic: Disposable plastic products meant for one-time use such as straws, bags, cups, and packaging material, which cause long-term environmental harm.
• Waste-to-Energy Plants: Facilities that convert non-recyclable waste into usable forms of energy such as electricity or heat.
• Swachh Andhra – Swarna Andhra: A state-level initiative promoting sanitation, cleanliness, and greenery in line with the Swachh Bharat mission.
• DWCRA: Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas – a government scheme aimed at empowering rural women through self-help groups and financial support.

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27. Which Indian state became the first to issue identity cards to Women Self-Help Group (SHG) members?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) West Bengal
D) Tamil Nadu
E) Maharashtra
Answer: D) Tamil Nadu

Event and Location:

• Event: Tamil Nadu launches ID card program for Women SHG members
• Location: Tamil Nadu, India
• Date: September 16, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Launch of India’s first identity card distribution to Women Self-Help Group (SHG) members and disbursement of ₹3,500 crore in loans
• Objectives: To empower women economically, facilitate easier access to state welfare schemes, and integrate them into state-supported economic initiatives

Important Terms Explained:

• Self-Help Group (SHG): A grassroots-level group, typically composed of 10–20 women, formed to promote savings, credit access, and entrepreneurship among members
• Magalir Vidiyal Payanam: Tamil Nadu government’s scheme offering free bus rides to women
• Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme: A Tamil Nadu welfare program offering ₹1,000 monthly assistance to eligible women to ensure basic income support

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