13th-15th September 2025

1. Delivery of ‘Androth’ – Second ASW Shallow Water Craft to Navy
2. India to Host 5th Coast Guard Summit in 2027
3. Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati Becomes Director of AIIA
4. India to Host 89th IEC General Meeting in 2025
5. Centre Appoints 35 Officers to Joint Secretary Positions Across Key Ministries and Departments
6. Jaismine Lamboria Wins Gold at World Boxing 2025
7. Emmy Awards 2025
8. International Day of Democracy 2025
9. Engineers Day 2025
10. Hindi Diwas 2025
11. Nepal to Get First Woman Prime Minister as Sushila Karki as Interim Leader
12. Navy Inducts Tata-Made Spanish 3D Radar
13. AIIMS First Govt College to Train on da Vinci Robot
14. APEDA Opens First Regional Office in Bihar
15. India Participates in 4th Coast Guard Global Summit in Rome
16. Goa to Host Historic 10th Ayurveda Day with Global Outreach
17. PM Modi To Launch ₹71,000 Cr Projects in 5 States
18. Asian Giant Tortoise Breeding at Manipur Zoo
19. India Backs UNGA Resolution on Palestine Two-State Solution
20. Indian Navy Commissions INS Aravali at Gurugram
21. Bairabi-Sairang Railway Line to Connect Aizawl
22. Union Defence Minister Flagged-off ‘Samudra Pradakshina’, 1st ever Tr-Service All-women Circumnavigation from Mumbai, Maharashtra
23. NCSSR Signs MoU with IIT-Delhi to Promote Sports Science, Indigenous Innovation in India
24. TCS Signs MoU with C-DAC for India’s sovereign cloud development
25. IFC Pledged USD 137 Million to JBM & GreenCell for e-Buses Roll Out in India
26. ICRA Raised India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 6.5% for FY26
27. Bharat Forge and UK Wind racers Signs a pact to bring UAV’s in India
28. FSIB Recommends Ravi Ranjan for MD of SBI
29. India’s TASL and Spain’s Indra Commissioned 3D-ASR Lanza-N into Indian Navy on INS Mysore
30. National Forest Martyrs Day 2025 – September 11
31. International Day for South-South Cooperation 2025 – September 12
32. IIT Madras and Guidance Tamil Nadu Launches ‘INNOVATION-TN’ Platform
33. NHSRCL Signs Rs. 4,468 Crore Contract with L&T for MAHSR Project
34. Pakistan to host next SCO summit in 2027: Shehbaz Sharif
35. World’s First AI Minister Appointed In Albania
36. India’s Rising Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Mortality Contrasts Global Declines
37. Exercise Siyom Prahar

National News

1. India Hosts 89th International Electrotechnical Commission Meeting

• What
  • India is hosting the 89th General Meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in New Delhi from September 15-19 with over 2,000 experts from 100+ countries.
• Why
  • The meeting aims to set international electrotechnical standards to support a sustainable, all-electric and connected world.
• Tell me more
  • Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the opening at Bharat Mandapam, and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal unveiled the IEC GM Exhibition.
  • This is the fourth time India is hosting the IEC meeting, earlier held in 1960, 1997 and 2013.
  • The exhibition will showcase innovations in electric mobility, smart lighting, electronics and IT manufacturing with 75 exhibitors including startups.

Source: BS

2. PM Modi Launches ₹71,000 Crore Projects in Five States

• What
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a three-day tour covering Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth ₹71,000 crore.
• Why
  • The visit aims to boost ease-of-living, infrastructure, and inclusive development in eastern and northeastern India.
• Tell me more
  • In Mizoram, projects worth ₹9,000 crore were launched, including the Bairabi–Sairang Rail Line and new train services connecting the state capital to the railway network for the first time.
  • In Manipur, projects worth ₹8,500 crore, including highways, urban roads, a civil secretariat, an IT SEZ building, and an all-women’s market, were inaugurated.
  • In Assam, projects worth ₹18,530 crore include a medical college, Guwahati Ring Road, a Brahmaputra bridge, and bioethanol and petrochemical plants.
  • In Bihar, projects worth ₹36,000 crore include a ₹25,000-crore thermal power plant, the Kosi–Mechi River Link Project, major railway projects, and the launch of the National Makhana Board.
  • Modi also inaugurated the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata, themed “Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future.”

Source: HT

State News

1. APEDA Opens Regional Office in Patna to Boost Agri-Exports

• What
  • Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the Regional Office of APEDA in Patna during the Bihar Idea Festival on 11th September 2025, aiming to strengthen Bihar’s agricultural and processed food exports.
• Why
  • The office was opened to provide direct support to farmers, exporters and FPOs by reducing dependency on the Varanasi office and to integrate Bihar’s agri-produce into global markets.
• Tell me more
  • Bihar’s agri strengths include Shahi Litchi, Jardalu Mango, Mithila Makhana, and Magahi Pan, many with GI tags.
  • A 7 metric ton consignment of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana was flagged off to New Zealand, Canada, and the USA by a woman entrepreneur, Ms. Neha Arya.
  • The APEDA office will offer services like registration, advisory support, market intelligence, certification assistance, and infrastructure development.
  • Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary and Bihar Industries Minister Nitish Mishra also attended the event, reaffirming support to farmer-led growth.

Source: PIB

2. First Artificial Incubation of Asian Giant Tortoise Succeeds in Manipur

• Manipur Zoological Garden and India Turtle Conservation Program successfully incubated Asian giant tortoise eggs, resulting in 28 hatchlings.
• The initiative aims to conserve the critically endangered Asian giant tortoise and eventually release them into the wild.
• ITCP’s project coordinator is Sushmita Kar, while key members include veterinarian L. Sarat Chandra, range officer Georgie Yumnam, and animal attendant Durga Charan Karmakar.

Source: TH

3. PM Modi Inaugurates Mizoram’s First Railway Line

• What
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang broad-gauge railway line, Mizoram’s first rail link, built at a cost of ₹8,070 crore.
• Why
  • The project aims to improve connectivity, logistics, and trade in Mizoram while supporting the government’s Act East Policy.
• Tell me more
  • Aizawl is now connected to the National Railway network, making it the fourth northeastern capital with direct rail access, after Guwahati, Agartala, and Itanagar.
  • The project also added four new stations — Hortoki, Kawnpui, Mualkhang, and Sairang.
  • Modi flagged off three train services: Sairang–Delhi Rajdhani Express, Sairang–Guwahati Express, and Sairang–Kolkata Express.
  • Bridge No. 144 near Sairang, at 114 metres, is India’s tallest pier railway bridge.

Source: TOI

4. IIT Madras Launches Innovation-TN Dashboard for Startups

• What
  • IIT Madras, in partnership with Guidance Tamil Nadu, launched ‘INNOVATION-TN,’ India’s first state-level start-up and innovation dashboard.
• Why
  • The platform aims to promote Tamil Nadu as a national leader in innovation, attract investments, and support inclusive economic growth across districts.
• Tell me more
  • Tamil Nadu has nearly 19,000 start-ups as of August 2025, creating 2.2 lakh jobs and drawing investments of ₹1,20,000 crores.
  • There are 45 start-ups with over ₹200 crore investment each, along with 228 active incubators and start-up enablers — the highest in India.
  • The dashboard helps entrepreneurs connect with investors, banks, and incubators, and allows corporates to identify start-ups for partnerships.
  • It was conceptualized by CREST at IIT Madras with YNOS Venture Engine and supported by an MoU signed between IIT Madras and Guidance Tamil Nadu.

Source: PIB

5. L&T Wins Major Order for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train

• What
  • Larsen and Toubro (L&T) has received a large order worth ₹2,500–5,000 crore from NHSRCL to construct 156 km of high-speed ballastless track for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project.
• Why
  • The order aims to advance the construction of India’s first high-speed rail corridor and strengthen modern transport infrastructure.
• Tell me more
  • This new contract is Package T1 of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor.
  • L&T had earlier won Package T3 in April 2022 to build 116 km of track from south of Vadodara to Sabarmati depot.
  • With this order, L&T is responsible for more than 50% of the track-works in the MAHSR project.
  • The project uses Japanese Shinkansen J Slab Track Technology, enabling speeds up to 320 kmph with better ride quality and durability.

Source: ET

International News

1. India Supports UN Resolution on Palestine Two-State Solution

• What
  • India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution endorsing the ‘New York Declaration’ for a peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue through a two-state solution.
• Why
  • The resolution seeks to end the Gaza war and ensure a just and lasting peace between Israel and Palestine through the two-state framework.
• Tell me more
  • The resolution, introduced by France, received 142 votes in favour, 10 against, and 12 abstentions.
  • Israel, the United States, Argentina, and Hungary were among the opposing countries.
  • The declaration was adopted at a July conference co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia.
  • It calls on Israel to stop violence, settlement activities, annexation plans, and settler aggression in Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem.

Source: IE

2. Pakistan to Host SCO Summit in 2027

• What
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan will host the next Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in 2027 in Islamabad.
• Why
  • The summit will require preparations to showcase Islamabad with better infrastructure, accommodation, and beautification for international delegates.
• Tell me more
  • The decision follows the recent SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, where the grouping condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in India and also terror incidents in Pakistan’s Balochistan.
  • Pakistan previously hosted the SCO Council of Heads of Government Summit in 2024, during which a three-day holiday was declared.
• Knowledge Nuggets
  • The SCO was founded in Shanghai in June 2001 with six founding members.
  • Today, the SCO has 10 members, 2 observers, and 14 dialogue partners across Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Source: HT

3. Albania Becomes First Country to Appoint AI Minister

• What
  • Albania introduced an AI-powered virtual minister named Diella to oversee public procurement.
• Why
  • The move aims to reduce corruption in government spending and make procurement more transparent.
• Tell me more
  • Prime Minister Edi Rama announced Diella on September 11 at the Socialist Party’s assembly in Tirana.
  • Diella is a virtual, non-human government member created by artificial intelligence.
  • The AI minister will evaluate and award public tenders, hire global talent, and process citizen requests through digital portals.
  • The system is already operational via Albania’s digital services portal, responding through voice commands.
  • Diella is the first-ever AI minister to be formally part of a government anywhere in the world.

Source: IE

Banking and Economy

1. IFC Invests $137 Million to Boost E-Bus Deployment in India

• What
  • The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced $137 million funding for JBM ECOLIFE and GreenCell Mobility to expand electric bus operations in India.
• Why
  • The investment aims to electrify public transport, reduce emissions, and support India’s urban mobility transformation.
• Tell me more
  • IFC will provide $100 million to JBM ECOLIFE, a manufacturer and operator of e-buses, and $37 million to GreenCell Mobility, an OEM-agnostic e-bus operator.
  • The financing will help deploy 4,000 e-buses and charging stations across 39 municipalities in states including Maharashtra, Assam, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, and New Delhi.
  • The initiative uses a Payment Security Mechanism to reduce risks for transport undertakings and encourage more investments.

Source: ET

Reports and Indices

1. Lancet Study Warns of Rising NCD Death Risk in India

• What
  • A study published in The Lancet found that the risk of dying from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India has increased, unlike the global trend where it has mostly declined.
• Why
  • The rise highlights worsening mortality in India from major NCDs and stresses the need for better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Tell me more
  • For Indian women, the probability of dying from an NCD rose from 46.7% in 2001 to 48.7% in 2019.
  • For men, the increase was smaller due to better diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as COPD, heart disease, and liver cirrhosis.
  • Globally, NCD death risks fell between 2010–2019 in 152 countries for women and 147 countries for men, particularly due to reduced heart disease and cancer deaths.
  • India and Papua New Guinea were among the few countries where NCD-related deaths rose for both men and women.

Source: IT

Defence News

1. Indian Navy Inducts Indigenous Anti-Submarine Ship ‘Androth’

• What
  • The Indian Navy has received ‘Androth’, an indigenously built anti-submarine warfare ship, to strengthen its maritime defence.
• Why
  • The ship was inducted to enhance anti-submarine and coastal surveillance capabilities and to support self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
• Tell me more
  • ‘Androth’ is the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Watercraft (ASW-SWC) built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata.
  • The ship is named after Androth Island in Lakshadweep, highlighting India’s focus on protecting maritime territories.
  • It measures about 77 metres and is the largest Indian naval warship powered by a diesel engine-waterjet combination.
  • The ship is equipped with lightweight torpedoes and indigenous anti-submarine rockets.

Source: TH

2. 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in 2027

• What
  • Chennai will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in 2027, coinciding with the golden jubilee year of the Indian Coast Guard.
• Why
  • The summit aims to create a global platform for dialogue on maritime challenges and to highlight international cooperation.
• Tell me more
  • The three-day event will include an International Coast Guard Fleet Review and a World Coast Guard Seminar.
  • The decision was taken unanimously at the 4th CGGS held in Rome on September 12.
  • Director General Paramesh Sivamani received the ceremonial handover of the CGGS presidency at Rome.

Source: IE

3. Defence Ministry Unveils 15-Year Acquisition Roadmap

• What
  • The Defence Ministry announced acquisition plans worth several hundred billion dollars for over 200 weapon systems and technologies over the next 15 years.
• Why
  • The roadmap aims to prepare armed forces for future warfare with a focus on emerging technologies and modern defence capabilities.
• Tell me more
  • Plans include nuclear propulsion for at least 10 naval surface ships, including a new aircraft carrier with Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems.
  • The armed forces will acquire about 150 stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) capable of supersonic speed and high-altitude operations.
  • Over 400 light tanks and 1,800 next-generation battle tanks will be developed, integrated with drones and electronic warfare for mountain warfare.
  • The roadmap includes induction of 500 hypersonic missiles, detection systems against hypersonic weapons, and high-power electromagnetic and laser-based weapons.

Source: ET

4. Indian Navy Commissions New Base INS Aravali in Gurugram

• What
  • The Indian Navy commissioned INS Aravali at Gurugram to strengthen its information and communication infrastructure for maritime security.
• Why
  • The base aims to enhance command, control, and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) crucial for protecting India’s growing maritime interests.
• Tell me more
  • INS Aravali is named after the Aravali mountain range and was commissioned in the presence of Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi.
  • The base will support multiple information and communication centres, along with the Navy’s Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) and the Information Fusion Centre–IOR.
  • It will act as a hub for real-time collection, analysis, and sharing of maritime data from sources like coastal radars and satellites.
  • The base will facilitate vigilance and collaboration with naval warships, units, and allied partners across the Indian Ocean Region.

Source: TOI NOA

5. India Flags Off First All-Women Tri-Service Sailing Expedition

• What
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off Samudra Pradakshina, the world’s first Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, from Mumbai on September 11, 2025.
• Why
  • The expedition highlights Nari Shakti, jointness of the Armed Forces, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and India’s global vision in maritime adventure and diplomacy.
• Tell me more
  • Ten women officers will sail on the indigenously-built 50-foot yacht IASV Triveni for nine months, covering 26,000 nautical miles.
  • The voyage will round the three great Capes (Leeuwin, Horn, and Good Hope), crossing the Equator twice and passing through dangerous waters like the Southern Ocean and Drake Passage.
  • The team will make four international port calls — Fremantle (Australia), Lyttelton (New Zealand), Port Stanley (Canada), and Cape Town (South Africa).

Source: PIB

6. Tata Advanced Systems Produces India’s First Naval 3D Radar

• What
  • Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has become the first Indian company to manufacture advanced naval 3D air surveillance radars with the commissioning of the Lanza-N system on an Indian Navy warship.
• Why
  • The project aims to boost India’s defence self-reliance by localising radar integration and reducing dependence on foreign systems.
• Tell me more
  • The 3D Air Surveillance Radar (Lanza-N) can detect aerial and surface threats such as drones, supersonic fighters, missiles, and naval platforms.
  • TASL collaborated with Spain’s Indra to set up a radar assembly, integration, and testing facility in Karnataka for large-scale production.
  • One radar has been installed on INS Mysore as part of a contract for 23 shipborne radars over the next decade.
  • The radar is based on the system installed on Spain’s Juan Carlos I ship and has been adapted for India’s extreme heat and humidity.

Source: BT

7. Indian Army Conducts Exercise Siyom Prahar to Test Drone Warfare

• What
  • The Indian Army conducted Exercise Siyom Prahar from September 8 to 10 to validate the use of drone technology in tactical and operational military operations.
• Why
  • The exercise aimed to enhance combat readiness by integrating drones with conventional warfighting skills to meet future battlefield challenges.
• Tell me more
  • The exercise included continuous surveillance, battlefield reconnaissance, target acquisition, and precision strikes using drones.
  • It focused on developing and validating new Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for integrating drone inputs with conventional firepower.
  • The exercise stressed rapid decision-making, joint targeting processes, and adaptability in dynamic combat scenarios.
  • It reaffirmed the Army’s focus on combining advanced technologies with traditional combat methods for future battle readiness.

Source: ET

Science and Technology

1. AIIMS Delhi Installs Da Vinci Surgical Robot for Training

• What
  • AIIMS Delhi has set up a da Vinci Surgical Robot at its Skills, E-learning and Telemedicine (SET) facility for training in robotic-assisted surgery.
• Why
  • The initiative aims to strengthen robotic-surgery education in India and provide doctors with advanced training without the need to travel abroad.
• Tell me more
  • The system has been provided by Intuitive Surgicals under an MoU.
  • AIIMS Delhi now becomes the only institute in India with two surgical robots exclusively for training, the other being the Hugo robot from Medtronic.
  • The training will cover multiple specialties such as urology, gynaecology, oncology, general surgery, and head and neck surgery.
  • The SET facility is already used by faculty, residents, nurses, and trainees from AIIMS and other institutions for practice with simulators and manikins.

Source: IT

Awards

1. Emmy Awards 2025 (77th Edition)

Source: HT

Important Days

1. International Day of Democracy – September 15

• UN Focus: A renewed global commitment to democratic values

Source: UN

2. National Engineers’ Day – September 15

• It marks the birth anniversary of India’s renowned and greatest engineer, Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
• While India marks Engineers’ Day on September 15, the UNESCO-designated World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development is marked on March 4 each year.
• The theme for Engineering Day 2025 was ‘Engineering solutions for a sustainable future‘.

Source: IE

3. Hindi Diwas 2025 – September 14

• September 14 is observed as Hindi Diwas, or Hindi Day, to commemorate the Constituent Assembly of India making Hindi the official language of the Union government.

Source: IE

4. 10th Ayurveda Day to be Celebrated in Goa on September 23

• What
  • The 10th Ayurveda Day will be celebrated on September 23 at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in Goa.
• Tell me more
  • The theme for 2025 is ‘Ayurveda for People & Planet’.
  • This year, Ayurveda Day will be observed on a fixed date—September 23—moving away from its earlier alignment with Dhanvantari Jayanti.
  • The venue, AIIA Goa, is a modern institute under the Ministry of Ayush, highlighting India’s commitment to traditional medicine.

Source: DD

5. National Forest Martyrs Day 2025 – September 11

6. International Day for South-South Cooperation 2025 – September 12

7. United Nations Day for South–South Cooperation 2025 – September 12

• What
  • Theme: New Opportunities and Innovation through South-South and Triangular Cooperation
• Why
  • The initiative aims to accelerate the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by fostering solidarity, mutual learning, and innovation across the Global South.
• Tell me more
  • The 22nd High-level Committee session in New York brought over 70 delegations under the theme “South–South Cooperation as a Driver for Transformation.”
  • Brazil and ILO reaffirmed their long-term partnership under the program “Social Justice for the Global South,” with $44 million invested in nearly 40 countries.
  • BRICS launched a Knowledge Platform on AI and the ILO’s AI Observatory to guide inclusive digital transitions and rural employment.
  • ASEAN’s ProSSCE project, supported by China, has benefited more than 114,000 people in employment creation.

Source: UN ILO

Sports

1. Jaismine Lamboria Wins Gold at World Boxing Championships 2025

• What
  • Jaismine Lamboria won gold in the women’s 57kg category at the World Boxing Championships 2025, while Nupur secured silver in the +80kg division.
• Why
  • The wins marked one of India’s best-ever performances at the World Championships, showcasing the rise of Indian women’s boxing on the global stage.
• Tell me more
  • Jaismine defeated Olympic silver medallist Julia Szeremeta of Poland with a 4-1 split decision.
  • Nupur lost narrowly in the final against Poland’s Agata Kaczmarska, settling for silver after a 3-2 split decision.
  • Pooja Rani also won bronze after reaching the semifinals against England’s Emily Asquith.
  • For the first time, three Indian women boxers — Minakshi (48kg), Jaismine (57kg), and Nupur (+80kg) — reached the finals.

Source: TOI

Memorandum of Understanding

1. TCS and C-DAC Signs MoU for Sovereign Cloud Development

• What
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) signed an MoU with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to develop India’s sovereign cloud ecosystem.
• Why
  • The collaboration aims to build secure, scalable, AI-enabled cloud platforms supporting data localization and the digital transformation of public sector services.
• Tell me more
  • The project will integrate indigenous technologies into TCS’ sovereign cloud stack for hosting critical government applications like e-Sanjeevani and Dial 112.
  • The partnership will improve security, compliance, and performance in sectors such as healthcare, defence, smart cities, and BFSI.
  • It aligns with India’s strategic goal of reducing reliance on global cloud providers and boosting indigenous innovation.
  • Joint outreach will position sovereign cloud as the default platform for India’s digital transformation.

Source: TCS

2. Bharat Forge Signs MoU with UK’s Windracers for UAV Deployment

• What
  • Bharat Forge signed an MoU with UK-based Windracers Limited to collaborate on deployment, localisation, and application of the ULTRA cargo UAV in India.
• Why
  • The partnership aims to strengthen India’s UAV capabilities, support technology transfer, and enhance defence and civil aerospace applications.
• Tell me more
  • The MoU was signed at DSEI UK 2025 in London and will initially run for two years with joint trials planned.
  • Windracers ULTRA UAV has proven performance in high-altitude, maritime, and remote terrains, including Antarctic research missions.
  • The UAV is suited for tri-service needs of India’s Navy, Army, and Air Force and will support logistics in challenging terrains.
  • The partnership builds on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement and aligns with the India-UK Vision 2035.

Source: ET

Appointments

1. Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati Appointed as Director of AIIA

• What
  • Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati formally took charge as the Director of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi.
• Tell me more
  • Before this, Prof. Prajapati was Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University in Jodhpur.
  • He has served at Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, and began his career at the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur.

Source: PIB

2. Pawan Kumar Sharma Appointed Deputy Election Commissioner

• IAS officers Pawan Kumar Sharma and V Lalithalakshmi were appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner and Joint Secretary in the Vice President’s Secretariat, respectively.

Source: ET

3. Sushila Karki Becomes First Woman Prime Minister of Nepal

• What
  • Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel dissolved the House of Representatives and appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister, announcing fresh elections on March 21 next year.
• Tell me more
  • Sushila Karki took oath as Prime Minister at the Presidential Palace with President Paudel administering the oath.
  • She is the first woman to lead Nepal and also the country’s first female Chief Justice.

Source: NOA

4. Ravi Ranjan Recommended as New MD of SBI

• What
  • The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Ravi Ranjan, currently Deputy Managing Director, as the next Managing Director of State Bank of India.
• Tell me more
  • The recommendation now awaits approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by the Prime Minister.
  • The SBI Board is headed by a Chairman with support from four Managing Directors.

Source: ET

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