10th September 2025

1. Himachal Pradesh to Receive ₹1,500 Crore Relief from Centre
2. Swacchotsav 2025 to Celebrate Clean and Green Festivities
3. World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Changing the Narrative
4. PM Modi Announces ₹1,600 Crore Relief for Flood‑Hit Punjab
5. CP Radhakrishnan Elected as India’s 15th Vice President
6. Abhimanyu Mishra: Youngest Grandmaster Who Defeated World Champion Gukesh
7. Andhra Pradesh to Build Space City, Defence Hubs
8. Russia’s Enteromix Cancer Vaccine Shows 100% Efficacy in Early Trials
9. Army’s Operation Rahat Rescues 6,000 in Flood-Hit North
10. Himachal Declared Fully Literate with 99.3% Literacy
11. Intel Reshuffles Leadership, Holthaus to Exit
12. PM Neem Corridor: 700 neem trees planted for environmental benefits ahead of bio-ethanol plant inauguration
13. EIL Successfully Completes India’s First Bamboo-based Bio-Refinery in Assam
14. IFC Commits Rs.498 Crores to GVMC for Madhurawada Sewerage System Project in AP
15. NPCI Grants TPAP Approval to Viyona Fintech to Offer UPI Services
16. GoI Extends Ajay Kumar Srivastava’s Tenure as MD & CEO of IOB Till October 2027
17. Indian Navy Launches 11th ACTCM Barge-LSAM 25 (Yard 135) in Thane, Maharashtra
18. China launched Group-05 Satellites for Geli Constellation
19. CAFA Nations Cup 2025: Uzbekistan Crowned Champion
20. Rajgir Sports Academy Receives Asian Hockey Federation Affiliation
21. Meghalaya Signed MoU with Japan’s Asean One to Create Global Career Opportunities
22. Telangana Government Signed LoI with Australia’s Deakin University to Advance AI Solutions in Key Sectors

National News

1. Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 Preparations Begin with States

• What
  • Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti held a preparatory meeting with States/UTs for Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign scheduled from 17th September to 2nd October.
• Why
  • The campaign aims to promote clean and green festivities under the theme “Swachhotsav” and encourage community participation.
• Tell me more
  • The meeting was co-chaired by the Union Ministers of Housing and Urban Affairs and Jal Shakti.
  • SHS 2025 will align with the festive season to encourage people to keep surroundings clean.
  • Union Minister Manohar Lal urged States to achieve 100% work on legacy dumpsites.

Source: PIB

2. India’s First Bamboo-Based Biorefinery Mechanical Work Completed

• What
  • Engineers India Limited announced the successful mechanical completion of India’s first bamboo-based biorefinery project at Numaligarh, Assam.
• Why
  • The project aims to support India’s energy infrastructure and biofuel programmes by producing bioethanol and value-added chemicals from bamboo.
• Tell me more
  • The biorefinery, developed for Assam Bio Ethanol Private Limited, uses technology from Chempolis OY.
  • It is designed to produce 49,000 tonnes of bioethanol, 11,000 tonnes of acetic acid, and 19,000 tonnes of furfural annually from bamboo.
  • Engineers India Limited executed the project in engineering, procurement, and construction management mode from the demonstration stage.
  • The facility is expected to become a benchmark for India’s ethanol blending programme and contribute to energy security.

Source: PSU

State News

1. PM Announces ₹3,100 Crore Flood Relief for Himachal, Punjab

• What
  • PM Modi announced ₹1,500 crore relief for Himachal Pradesh and ₹1,600 crore for Punjab after reviewing flood damages in both states.
• Tell me more
  • In Himachal, ₹1,500 crore will be given as advance release under SDRF and PM-Kisan funds.
  • Ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for deceased families and ₹50,000 for seriously injured was announced.

Source: HT

2. Andhra Pradesh to Establish Space City, Defence Hubs with Rs 3,000 Crore

• What
  • Andhra Pradesh will build a space city in Tirupati for private satellite launches and two defence manufacturing hubs in Madakasira with a total investment of Rs 3,000 crore.
• Why
  • The purpose is to develop the state as a defence and aerospace manufacturing hub and attract large investments.
• Tell me more
  • Skyroot Aerospace, a startup founded by former ISRO scientists, will develop the space city with an investment of Rs 400 crore over 300 acres.
  • The space city site covers villages near Tirupati close to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota.
  • Two defence hubs will be set up in Madakasira: Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd will invest Rs 1,430 crore in a Defence Energetics Manufacturing complex, and HFCL Ltd will invest Rs 1,186 crore for an artillery and ammunition complex.
  • The government has allocated 1,000 acres each for both hubs, which are strategically near Bangalore’s defence ecosystem.

Source: ET

3. Indian Army’s Flood Relief Operations under Operation Rahat

• The Indian Army’s Western Command is conducting extensive relief operations in flood-affected Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir under Operation Rahat.
• The operations aim to provide humanitarian assistance, evacuate affected people, deliver essential supplies, and restore infrastructure in flood-hit areas.

Source: ET

4. Himachal Pradesh Declared Fully Literate with 99.3% Literacy Rate

• What
  • Himachal Pradesh has been declared a fully literate state with a 99.3% literacy rate, surpassing the national benchmark of 95%.
• Tell me more
  • Himachal ranks first in the country for student-teacher ratio and has reduced dropout rates to almost zero.
  • Himachal had a literacy rate of around 7% at independence and was among the lowest states then.
  • Ullas Mela 2025 served as the platform for this important announcement.

Source: ET

5. Neem Corridor Developed in Assam Ahead of PM’s Visit

• What
  • Around 700 neem trees were planted along a 2-km road from Letekujan helipad to the venue near Numaligarh Refinery in Assam, creating the “PM Neem Corridor.”
• Tell me more
  • The corridor leads to the inauguration site of a Rs 4,200-crore bio-ethanol plant scheduled for September 14.
  • The bio-ethanol plant at Numaligarh is India’s first bamboo-based refinery, expected to produce 49,000 metric tonnes of ethanol annually from 300,000 metric tonnes of bamboo.
  • Residents of Khumtai constituency, represented by BJP MLA Mrinal Saikia, have embraced plantation as part of their lifestyle for over a decade.
  • The plant is a joint venture between Numaligarh Refinery Limited and Finnish partners, aimed at benefiting 30,000 rural households and boosting India’s green energy sector.

Source: TOI

6. IFC Commits $60 Million to Visakhapatnam Sewerage Project

• What
  • The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed up to $60 million (₹498 crore) in rupee-denominated bonds to Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) for the Madhurawada Sewerage System Project.
• Why
  • The investment aims to improve sanitation infrastructure in a rapidly growing urban area of Visakhapatnam sustainably without requiring a sovereign guarantee.
• Tell me more
  • This is the first time IFC has directly financed an Indian city without a sovereign guarantee.
  • The Madhurawada Zone lacks a comprehensive underground sewerage system, leading to untreated wastewater discharge and related health and environmental risks.
  • The Madhurawada area is witnessing growth in residential, IT, educational, and healthcare sectors with over 2.5 lakh residents.
  • Untreated sewage poses risks of waterborne diseases, environmental degradation, and urban flooding, which the project aims to address effectively.

Source: TH

7. Meghalaya Signs MoU with Asean One Japan for Youth Skilling

• What:
  • Meghalaya Government signed an MoU with Asean One Japan on 5 September 2025 in Tokyo to create global skilling and employment opportunities for its youth.
• Why:
  • The MoU aims to train and place Meghalaya’s youth in international markets while supporting India’s goal to be a global skill hub.
• Tell me more:
  • The initiative will start with training and overseas placement of 500 youth in the first year, scaling to 5,000 in five years.
  • The signing ceremony was held at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo.
  • Asean One Japan is led by Chairman and CEO Toshiaki Nishikawa and works on workforce mobility between India and Japan.

Source: BW

8. Deakin University and Telangana Sign AI Collaboration Pact

• What:
  • Deakin University, Australia, and the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE & C), Government of Telangana signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation for public good and digital economy goals.
• Why:
  • The collaboration aims to advance digital infrastructure, promote responsible AI adoption, and build innovation capacity in line with India’s and Telangana’s development priorities.
• Tell me more:
  • The partnership combines Deakin’s Applied Artificial Intelligence Initiative expertise with Telangana’s vision to apply AI in healthcare, education, governance, and entrepreneurship.
  • It will explore AI-enabled solutions for public services while supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Source: BS

International News

1. Russia’s Enteromix mRNA Cancer Vaccine Shows 100% Efficacy

• What
  • Russia’s Enteromix mRNA-based vaccine has shown 100% efficacy and safety in clinical trials for treating cancers.
• Why
  • The vaccine aims to fight aggressive cancers by training the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells safely.
• Tell me more
  • The vaccine showed significant tumor shrinkage and slowed tumor growth without serious side effects.
  • Enteromix is personalized based on each patient’s RNA and will first be used for colorectal cancer treatment.
  • The clinical trial involved 48 volunteers and was developed by Russia’s National Medical Research Radiology Centre and Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology.

Source: TOI

2. China Successfully Launches Geli Constellation Group 05 Satellites

• What
  • China launched the Geli Constellation Group 05 satellites using a Long March 3B rocket from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.
• Why
  • The satellites were launched to enter their designated orbits as part of China’s satellite constellation development efforts.
• Tell me more
  • The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is located near Rizhao, Shandong Province, a coastal area in China.
  • The Geli Constellation is part of China’s broader satellite deployment program to enhance its space capabilities.
  • Satellite constellations often serve communication, navigation, or observation purposes.

Source: FTN

Banking and Economy

1. Viyona Fintech Gets NPCI Approval for UPI Services

• What
  • Viyona Fintech has been approved by the National Payments Corporation of India to operate as a third-party application provider for Unified Payments Interface services.
• Why
  • This approval allows Viyona to offer secure and scalable UPI solutions to enhance digital payments and financial inclusion across India.
• Tell me more
  • Viyona’s main product, GraamPay, helps farmers, small merchants, and local communities with easy digital collections, payouts, and UPI transactions.
  • The company plans to launch a farmers’ marketplace within GraamPay to connect farmers directly with buyers for fair pricing and faster payments.
  • With NPCI approval, Viyona will collaborate with partner banks to strengthen India’s digital payment ecosystem.

Source: ET

Defence News

1. Indian Navy Launches 11th Ammunition, Torpedo, and Missile Barge

• What
  • The 11th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 25 (Yard 135), was launched on September 8, 2025, at Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd in Thane.
• Why
  • The barge strengthens the Indian Navy’s operational capabilities by providing essential ammunition and missile transport support.
• Tell me more
  • The contract for constructing eleven such barges was signed with MSME shipyard Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd on March 5, 2021.
  • These barges are indigenously designed and built in collaboration with an Indian ship design firm and the Indian Register of Shipping.
  • Model testing for seaworthiness was conducted at the Naval Science and Technology Laboratory, Visakhapatnam.
  • Ten barges have already been delivered and are effectively used by the Indian Navy in operations.

Source: GOV

Important Days

1. World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 – September 10

• The theme for 2024 – 2026 ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’.

Source: WHO

Sports

1. Youngest Player GM Abhimanyu Mishra Beats World Champion

• GM Abhimanyu Mishra, 16 years old, defeated reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju in round five of the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss.
• In the 2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss, leaders GMs Vaishali Rameshbabu and Kateryna Lagno drew their top board match.
• IM Dinara Wagner and IM Ulviyya Fataliyeva caught up at 4/5 points by defeating strong opponents including former Women’s World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk.

Source: FIDE

2. Uzbekistan Wins CAFA Nations Cup 2025

3. Rajgir Sports Academy Gets Asian Hockey Federation Affiliation

• What
  • Rajgir Sports Academy received official affiliation from the Asian Hockey Federation, announced by International Hockey Federation President Tayyab Ikram.
• Why
  • The affiliation supports the academy’s mission to enhance hockey training and grassroots development in India.
• Tell me more
  • The announcement was made during the ‘Grassroots to Glory’ panel discussion at the Asian Cup 2025 held at Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar.
  • The Rajgir Sports Complex spans 90 acres and supports 22 sports besides hockey.
  • Bihar State Sports Authority CEO Raveendran Sankaran highlighted Bihar’s hockey revival and recent youth engagement with over 450 kids participating in state championships.

Source: TH

Appointments

1. CP Radhakrishnan Elected as New Vice President of India

• NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan was elected as Vice President of India, defeating INDIA bloc candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy.
• Tell me more
  • Radhakrishnan had been serving as the Governor of Maharashtra since July 2024 and earlier served as Governor of Jharkhand, Telangana (additional charge), and Puducherry.
  • He is a two-time MP from Coimbatore and also served as BJP’s Tamil Nadu state president and Chairman of Parliamentary Committees.
  • He is the 15th individual to hold the Vice President’s post but he is counted as the 17th Vice President of India because some Vice Presidents have served more than one term.

Source: DD

2. Intel Announces Senior Leadership Appointments with Focus on Growth

• What
  • Intel appointed Kevork Kechichian as executive vice president and general manager of the Data Center Group, Jim Johnson as senior vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group, and Srinivasan Iyengar to lead the newly formed Central Engineering Group.
• Tell me more
  • Naga Chandrasekaran will expand his role as executive vice president and chief technology and operations officer of Intel Foundry to include Foundry Services for better integration.
  • These leaders report directly to Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who emphasized their role in driving innovation, growth, and execution.

Source: Intel

3. Indian Overseas Bank Extends Ajay Kumar Srivastava’s Tenure

• The Central Government has extended Ajay Kumar Srivastava’s tenure as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indian Overseas Bank for about 21 months from January 1, 2026.
• Srivastava’s current term ends on December 31, 2025, and the extension runs up to October 8, 2027, or until further notice.

Source: HBL

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