27th-29th September 2025

1. India partners with Australia to strengthen its Organic Products MRA
2. MoD signed Rs 62,370 crore deal with HAL for 97 Tejas Mk1A Jets for IAF
3. APOA, CPOPC and SNAL Signs 3-year MoU to Promote Sustainable Palm Oil Value Chain
4. ICC and IBPC Kuwait Signed MoU to Strengthen India-Kuwait Business Ties
5. India’s First Central Tissue Bank and cashless ‘V-Office’ Inaugurated at MAIDS, Delhi
6. AIT and VIT Signed MoU to Strengthen Semiconductor Education and Research
7. DoT and FIU-IND Signed MoU to Tackle Cyber and Financial Frauds
8. IAEA’s 69th General Conference Held in Vienna, Austria
9. NUCFDC Signs MoU with CSC SPV to Accelerate Digital Transformation of UCBs across India
10. Swan Defense signs MoU with Royal IHC to build various vessels
11. SOT Signs MoU with CSL to Strengthen Offshore Cooperation
12. NASA, NOAA Launched IMAP, SWFO-L1, Carruthers Geocorona Observatory to Study Space Weather
13. FIFA Unveils Trio of Mascots for 2026 World Cup
14. World Maritime Day 2025 – September 25
15. International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons 2025 – September 26
16. Telangana Launches RAMP Scheme to Support Women-Led MSMEs
17. Haryana CM Launches Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana for Women
18. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurated India’s 1st Maritime Simulation Centre and ISTC
19. GoI to discard Paper Arrival Cards for Foreigners from October 1, 2025
20. BOB Signs MoU with TPREL to Finance MSME Solar Projects
21. SBI Card and IndiGo Launches New Co-Branded Credit Card
22. RBI Imposed Rs 2.7 Lakh Penalty on Muthoot FinCorp for Ombudsman Non-Compliance
23. National Geoscience Awards 2024 – President Droupadi Murmu Confers 20 Geoscientists
24. Centre extends tenure of R. Venkataramani as AGI till September 30, 2027
25. TVS Motors to acquire Engine Engineering to set up CoE in Bologna
26. Indian Air Force Retires MiG-21 Fighter Aircraft
27. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launched Book on Swami Vivekananda at Delhi University
28. Indian Army Celebrates 199th Gunners Day
29. World Food India Sees ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment Commitments
30. World Heart Day
31. DRDO Wins BusinessLine Changemaker of the Year
32. R Venkataramani Reappointed Attorney General of India Till 2027
33. India Opens First Integrative Oncology Centre at AIIA Goa
34. Ojha, RP Singh Join BCCI Senior Selection Committee
35. Cold Desert Biosphere & New Ramsar Sites
36. Shailesh Chandra Appointed MD & CEO of Tata Motors
37. Mithun Manhas Elected 37th BCCI President
38. BCCI Announces ₹21 Crore Prize for India for winning 9th Asia Cup title
39. India Shines with Five Medals at ISSF Junior World Cup
40. Journalist Amshi Prasannakumar Wins Krishi Media Award
41. Sergio Busquets Announces Retirement After 20-Year Football Career
42. Dubai to Launch 15-km Corridor for Driverless Transport
43. Türkiye–US Nuclear Deal Signals New Global Energy Power Shift
44. Modi Unleashes ₹1.22 Lakh Crore Development Blitz in Rajasthan
45. India Govt. Appoints First Mushroom Scientist to Lead BSI
46. Clutch, Maple & Zayu Unveiled as FIFA 2026 Mascots
47. World Tourism Day
48. Ravichandran Ashwin Becomes First Indian to Join BBL

National News

1. Central Tissue Bank, India’s First, Set Up at Delhi Hospital

• What:
  • Health Minister Pankaj Singh launched a cashless Delhi Dental Council office and India’s first Central Tissue Bank at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences.
• Why:
  • The initiative aims to set new benchmarks in healthcare delivery and dental education in the country.
• Tell me more:
  • The Delhi Dental Council became the first state dental council in India to introduce a cashless “V-Office” system.
  • The Central Tissue Bank has been established in the Department of Periodontology at MAIDS.
  • The facilities were launched at the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS).

Source: TP

2. World Food India 2025 Secures Record ₹1.02 Lakh Crore Investments

• What:
  • World Food India 2025 concluded with investment commitments worth ₹1.02 lakh crore from 26 domestic and global companies, the largest ever in India’s food processing sector.
• Why:
  • The investments aim to make India a global hub for food processing while boosting inclusive growth, innovation, and rural employment.
• Tell me more:
  • The event was organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries with support from Invest India.
  • Investments cover dairy, meat, packaged foods, beverages, condiments, edible oils, confectionery, spices, and processed fruits and vegetables.
  • Investment footprint spans 20 states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Odisha, and Jammu & Kashmir.

Source: BT

3. India’s First Integrative Oncology Centre Inaugurated in Goa

• What:
  • The Ministry of Ayush inaugurated the Integrative Oncology Research and Care Centre (IORCC) at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, on the 10th National Ayurveda Day.
• Why:
  • The centre aims to blend Ayurveda and other traditional systems with modern oncology to provide holistic, patient-focused cancer rehabilitation and improve recovery outcomes.
• Tell me more:
  • The centre integrates Ayurveda, Yoga, Panchakarma, Physiotherapy, Diet Therapy, and modern cancer treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
  • It is being set up with collaboration between the Government of Goa, AIIA Goa, and ACTREC of Tata Memorial Centre.
  • The leadership team includes Prof. Sujata Kadam as Chairperson and Dr. Sanjay Khedekar as Convener, supported by oncologists and integrative medicine experts.

Source: PIB

State News

1. WE Hub Launches First RAMP Women Acceleration Programme

• What:
  • Telangana’s WE Hub launched the first cohort of the RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) women acceleration programme in Hyderabad.
• Why:
  • The programme aims to support women-led MSMEs in expanding their businesses, improving market presence, and increasing revenue.
• Tell me more:
  • The initiative is supported by the World Bank and the Union Ministry of MSME.
  • 45 women-led MSMEs from 13 districts of Telangana were selected out of 300 through outreach bootcamps.
  • The selected enterprises will be supported till March 2027.
  • Support includes training, mentorship, financial linkages, product positioning, e-commerce access, and B2B/B2C connections.

Source: NOA

2. Haryana Launches Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana for Women

• What:
  • Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini launched the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana and its mobile app to provide ₹2,100 monthly pension to women above 23 years of age.
• Why:
  • The scheme aims to empower women with financial support and ensure transparent, simple, and accessible application processes.
• Tell me more:
  • Married and unmarried women aged 23–60 years with annual family income below ₹1 lakh are eligible in phase one.
  • Nearly 20 lakh women are expected to benefit with a budget of ₹5,000 crore for 2025–26.
  • The scheme was inaugurated on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s birth anniversary.

Source: HT

3. Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve Gets UNESCO Recognition

• What:
  • UNESCO included Himachal Pradesh’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, making it India’s 13th biosphere in the global list.
• Why:
  • The recognition aims to highlight the importance of conserving fragile mountain ecosystems facing pressures from tourism and climate change.
• Tell me more:
  • The reserve covers 7,770 sq km in Lahaul-Spiti with altitudes from 3,300 to 6,600 metres.
  • It includes Pin Valley National Park, Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandratal Wetland, and the Sarchu plains.
  • The ecosystem hosts 655 herbs, 41 shrubs, 17 tree species, 17 mammals, and 119 birds, with the snow leopard as the flagship species.
  • About 12,000 people live in scattered villages, practising farming, herding, and Tibetan herbal medicine, guided by Buddhist monastic traditions.

Source: IE

4. PM Modi Inaugurates Projects Worth ₹1.22 Lakh Crore in Rajasthan

• What:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹1.22 lakh crore in Banswara, Rajasthan, including the Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project.
• Why:
  • The projects aim to strengthen India’s energy sector, promote clean energy, improve infrastructure, and support Atmanirbhar Bharat through swadeshi initiatives.
• Tell me more:
  • The atomic power project near Mahi Dam involves an investment of ₹42,000 crore, with four nuclear units of 700 MW each.
  • Power projects worth over ₹90,000 crore were announced across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.

Source: NOA

International News

1. IAEA Holds 69th General Conference in Vienna

• What:
  • The 69th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference was held from 15 to 19 September 2025 at the Vienna International Centre, Austria, to discuss nuclear challenges and global cooperation.
• Why:
  • The conference aimed to urge member states to recommit to nuclear non-proliferation and highlight peaceful uses of nuclear science.
• Tell me more:
  • IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi stressed the importance of supporting the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and IAEA safeguards.
  • Agreements have been reached with Syria and Iran for nuclear cooperation and safeguards.
  • Flagship programmes include Rays of Hope for cancer care in 40 countries and Atoms4Food with FAO to improve food security and agriculture sustainability.

Source: IEAE UN

2. NASA, NOAA Launch Three Missions to Study the Sun

• What:
  • NASA and NOAA launched three missions — IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, and SWFO-L1 (Space Weather Follow On-Lagrange 1) — aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to study the Sun’s influence and space weather.
• Why:
  • The missions aim to improve understanding of space weather, protect technology and astronauts, and prepare for future Moon and Mars missions.
• Tell me more:
  • IMAP will map the boundary of the heliosphere and study solar wind and cosmic rays.
  • Carruthers Geocorona Observatory will study Earth’s exosphere and its response to solar storms using ultraviolet imaging.
  • SWFO-L1 will serve as NOAA’s first 24/7 operational space weather observatory, offering real-time forecasts.
  • All three spacecraft are headed toward Lagrange Point 1, a million miles from Earth, and will begin operations after arriving and completing calibrations by January.

Source: NASA

3. Dubai Launches 15-Km Autonomous Transport Zone

• Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the Dubai Autonomous Zone (DAZ), a 15-km dedicated corridor for driverless vehicles and marine transport, starting in early 2026.
• The project supports Dubai’s goal of making 25% of daily trips autonomous by 2030.

Source: NOA

4. Türkiye Signs Strategic Nuclear Deal with US

• What:
  • Türkiye and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation during President Erdogan’s visit to the White House on September 25, 2025.
• Why:
  • The agreement is aimed at expanding Türkiye’s nuclear energy capacity to diversify energy supply, reduce dependence on natural gas imports, and meet rising electricity demand.
• Tell me more:
  • The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in southern Mersin, being built by Russia’s Rosatom, is Türkiye’s first nuclear facility with 4,800 MW capacity, and its first unit is expected by 2026.

Source: TT

Banking and Economy

1. India, Australia Sign MRA for Organic Products Trade

• What:
  • India and Australia signed a mutual recognition arrangement (MRA) to facilitate trade of organic products including wine and agri produce.
• Why:
  • The MRA aims to boost India’s organic exports by reducing barriers, ensuring certification equivalence, and supporting organic producers.
• Tell me more:
  • Both countries will recognise each other’s organic standards and certification systems.
  • The arrangement covers unprocessed plant products, processed foods, and wine.
  • India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) will implement the MRA.
  • India’s organic exports to Australia in FY25 were worth $8.96 million with 2,781.58 metric tonnes of exports, led by psyllium husk, coconut milk, and rice.

Source: ET

2. Swan Defence Signs Pact with Royal IHC for Offshore Vessels

• What:
  • Swan Defence and Heavy Industries signed an agreement with European offshore vessel leader Royal IHC and Alar Infrastructure to develop and retrofit offshore support and construction vessels at its Pipavav Port shipyard.
• Why:
  • The pact aims to strengthen India’s indigenous shipbuilding under Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat while offering cost-competitive solutions for global offshore markets.
• Tell me more:
  • The agreement covers offshore construction vessels, pipe laying vessels, and multi-purpose offshore support vessels.
  • Swan Defence’s Pipavav Port shipyard is strategically located on India’s west coast.
  • Swan Defence was formerly known as Reliance Naval and Engineering.

Source: BS

3. Digital Arrival Cards for Foreigners from October 1

• What:
  • From October 1, foreign nationals will no longer need to fill physical disembarkation cards at Indian airports and can instead submit digital arrival cards online.
• Why:
  • The move aims to reduce delays at immigration counters and make the arrival process smoother for foreigners.
• Tell me more:
  • The e-arrival card requires details like passport number, nationality, purpose of visit, address in India, and contact info, with no documents to upload.
  • Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders are exempt from filling the card.
  • The Union home ministry is using technology to speed up immigration formalities, ensuring faster processes.
  • A similar initiative, the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP), has been rolled out at 13 airports.

Source: TOI

4. IndiGo, SBI Card Launch Co-Branded Premium Credit Card

• IndiGo, in collaboration with SBI Card, launched a co-branded premium credit card available in two variants — IndiGo SBI Card and IndiGo SBI Card ELITE.
• The card is part of IndiGo’s BluChip loyalty program.
• Pieter Elbers is the CEO of IndiGo and Salila Pande is MD & CEO of SBI Card.

Source: ET

5. RBI Imposes ₹2.7 Lakh Penalty on Muthoot FinCorp

• RBI imposed a penalty of ₹2.7 lakh on Muthoot FinCorp Limited for non-compliance with norms related to the Internal Ombudsman system.
• The penalty was imposed as the company failed to establish an auto-escalation mechanism for complaints partly or wholly rejected by its grievance redress system.

Source: ET

6. TVS Motor to Acquire Italy’s Engines Engineering

• What:
  • TVS Motor Company will acquire Italian automotive design and engineering firm Engines Engineering S.p.A. for over 5 million euros to set up a global Centre of Excellence in Bologna.
• Why:
  • The move aims to strengthen TVS Motor’s design and engineering base, expand premium and electric vehicle offerings, and accelerate next-generation mobility solutions.
• Tell me more:
  • TVS Motor will acquire 100% ownership of Engines Engineering by purchasing 1,000,000 equity shares at €5.05 per share.
  • Engines Engineering is known for advanced prototyping, motorcycle innovation, and MotoGP expertise.
  • The Centre of Excellence in Bologna will function as a concept-to-product innovation hub integrating TVS’s global R&D with Engines Engineering’s expertise.
  • The CoE will also enhance Norton Motorcycles’ capabilities in luxury, high-performance motorcycle design.

Source: ET

Defence News

1. MoD Signs ₹62,370 Cr Deal for 97 Tejas Aircraft

• What:
  • The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth ₹62,370 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to buy 97 Tejas Mark-1A aircraft for the Indian Air Force.
• Why:
  • The deal aims to boost the operational capability of the Indian Air Force and strengthen the country’s defence preparedness.
• Tell me more:
  • The order includes 68 fighter jets and 29 twin-seaters, with deliveries starting in 2027-28 and finishing in six years.
  • The Tejas Mk-1A will have over 64% indigenous content and 67 new items compared to the 2021 contract.
  • Advanced systems like UTTAM AESA Radar, Swayam Raksha Kavach, and indigenous control surface actuators are integrated in the aircraft.
  • The programme involves 105 Indian companies and is expected to create about 11,750 direct and indirect jobs every year during production.

Source: TH

2. India’s First Maritime Simulation Centre Inaugurated in Chennai

• What:
  • Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated India’s first Maritime Simulation Centre at AMET Knowledge Park, Maersk’s Centre of Excellence near Chennai.
• Why:
  • The centre aims to provide cadets with advanced training in maritime skills through simulations, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world shipping challenges.
• Tell me more:
  • The centre is a collaboration between AMET University and Denmark’s A.P. Moller-Maersk.
  • It has been set up with ₹13.5 crore investment, including ₹6.5 crore support from the A.P. Moller Foundation.
  • Facilities include Full Mission Simulators for Deck and Engine operations, Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems, and AR/VR labs.
  • Training covers watchkeeping, collision avoidance, navigation light identification, and engine troubleshooting.

Source: HBL

3. IAF Bids Farewell to MiG-21 Fighter Jets

• What:
  • The Indian Air Force decommissioned its last two MiG-21 squadrons, Panthers (No. 23) and Cobras (No. 3), retiring 36 jets in a ceremony at Chandigarh on September 26.
• Why:
  • The retirement marks the phasing out of India’s six-decade-old workhorse due to aging technology, safety issues, and the need to modernize the Air Force fleet.
• Tell me more:
  • Over 700 MiG-21s were procured since 1963, playing key roles in the 1965, 1971, and Kargil wars.
  • Despite upgrades to the Bison variant, engine issues led to over 500 crashes in 60 years, causing 170 pilot deaths.
  • With the phase-out, IAF’s fighter strength drops to 29 squadrons versus the sanctioned 42, raising concerns in case of a two-front conflict with Pakistan and China.
  • Plans are underway to induct Tejas Mk1A, Mk2, AMCA, upgrade Su-30MKIs, and procure 114 foreign fighters, with Rafale seen as a frontrunner.

Source: IE

Awards

1. President Presents National Geoscience Awards 2024

• What:
  • President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre to honour outstanding contributions in geosciences.
• Tell me more:
  • Instituted in 1966 by the Ministry of Mines, the awards recognise achievements in mineral discovery, applied geosciences, and mining.
  • This year 20 eminent geoscientists received 12 awards, including Lifetime Achievement, Young Geoscientist, and category-specific awards.
  • Lifetime Achievement was awarded to Prof. Shyam Sundar Rai for his work in Solid Earth and Exploration Geophysics.
  • The Young Geoscientist Award went to Susobhan Neogi of GSI for tectonic and mineral evolution research.

Source: PIB

2. Businessline’s Changemaker Awards 2025

• What:
  • The seventh edition of BL’s Changemaker Awards recognised individuals and organisations for contributions in education, social welfare, empowerment, and indigenous production.
• Why:
  • The awards aim to celebrate efforts that drive transformation in society, technology, economy, and self-reliance in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat.
• Tell me more:
  • DRDO won the Changemaker of the Year award for its role in Operation Sindoor and advancements in defence technologies.
  • Hasina Karibh’s Impulse NGO Network received the Social Transformation award for anti-trafficking and rehabilitation work in Meghalaya.
  • The Digital Transformation award went to Bhashini, which facilitates AI-powered translations handling 20 million daily requests.
  • Other winners included Araku Valley Coffee for Financial Transformation, Godaam Innovations’ onion storage device as Young Changemaker, eVidyaloka for bridging education gaps, and the Azim Premji Foundation as Iconic Changemaker.

Source: HBL

3. Amshi Prasannakumar Wins Krishi Media Award 2025

• Senior journalist from Mysuru, Amshi Prasannakumar, has been selected for the ‘Hombale Samhita Harinikumar Alumni Krishi Media Award – 2025’.

Source: TH

Important Days

1. World Maritime Day 2025 – September 25

• Theme: Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity

Source: IMO

2. International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons 2025 – September 26

Source: UN

3. Indian Army Celebrates 199th Gunners Day

• The Indian Army celebrated the 199th Gunners Day on September 28 to mark the raising of 5 (Bombay) Mountain Battery in 1827.

Source: NOA

4. World Heart Day – September 29

• Theme: Don’t Miss a Beat

Source: WHO

5. World Tourism Day – September 27

• Theme: Tourism and Sustainable Transformation

Source: PIB

Sports

1. FIFA Unveils Three Mascots for 2026 World Cup

• What:
  • FIFA announced three mascots for the 2026 World Cup — Clutch the bald eagle for the U.S., Zayu the jaguar for Mexico, and Maple the moose for Canada.
• Tell me more:
  • The 2026 World Cup will begin on June 11 and is the first to be hosted across three nations.
  • Clutch, Zayu, and Maple aim to highlight the culture and identity of their respective countries.
  • This is the first men’s World Cup to feature three official mascots together.

Source: TH

2. BCCI Announces ₹21 Crore Prize for Asia Cup Win

• What:
  • BCCI announced a ₹21 crore prize for the Indian men’s cricket team and support staff after winning the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan in Dubai.
• Why:
  • India has now won the Asia Cup a record nine times.
• Tell me more:
  • India defeated Pakistan with Tilak Varma’s unbeaten half-century sealing the win.
  • This was India’s third win over Pakistan in the tournament.
  • The board has not specified the distribution pattern of the ₹21 crore prize.
  • Apart from BCCI’s award, the team will also receive USD 300,000 (₹2.6 crore approx.) as official prize money from the organisers.

Source: TH

3. Anushka Thokur Wins Gold at ISSF Junior World Cup

• What:
  • India’s Anushka Thokur won the women’s 50m rifle 3-position gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Tughlaqabad.
• Tell me more:
  • Anushka scored 461 in the 45-shot final, defeating Russia’s Anastasiia Sorokina (454.9) and Mariia Kruglova (444).
  • It was her third gold in two months after wins at the Asian Championships in Kazakhstan (50m rifle 3-position) and in the 50m prone event.
  • In the men’s event, Adriyan Karmakar won silver with 445.5, while Russia’s Dmitrii Pimenov (449.1) and Kamil Nuriakhmetov (441) secured gold and bronze.

Source: TOI

4. Sergio Busquets to Retire After MLS Season

• Former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets will retire from professional football at the end of the MLS season with Inter Miami.
• Busquets graduated from Barcelona’s famed football academy before his senior debut.
• He was regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders of his generation.

Source: TH

5. Ravichandran Ashwin Joins Sydney Thunder for BBL

• What:
  • Ravichandran Ashwin has joined Sydney Thunder, becoming the first Indian men’s international cricketer to play in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL).
• Tell me more:
  • Ashwin retired during India’s Test tour of Australia in December and quit the IPL in August.
  • Ashwin took 537 wickets in 106 Test matches at an average of 24.00.

Source: ET

Memorandum of Understanding

1. Tripartite MoU Signed to Boost Palm Oil Sustainability

• What:
  • The Asian Palm Oil Alliance, the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries, and Solidaridad Network Asia Limited signed a tripartite MoU in Mumbai to strengthen collaboration and accelerate sustainability in the palm oil value chain.
• Why:
  • The MoU aims to ensure stable supply, promote sustainable practices, and enhance cooperation between producers and consumers with focus on India and South Asia.
• Tell me more:
  • The collaboration will align frameworks like ISPO, MSPO, and IPOS while promoting regenerative practices.
  • It includes traceable, smallholder-inclusive, and NDPE-compliant sourcing using digital tools like SoliTrace and remote sensing.
  • A Joint Working Group, co-chaired by APOA and CPOPC with Solidaridad as Technical Secretariat, will monitor progress and advocacy.
  • The MoU will run for three years and also support sustainability training, financing for smallholders, and importer-facing dashboards for Indian buyers.

Source: HBL

2. India, Kuwait Sign MoU to Boost Business Cooperation

• What:
  • The Indian Chamber of Commerce and the Indian Business and Professional Council, Kuwait, signed an MoU at the ICC Global Business Summit 2025 to enhance bilateral cooperation, investments, and business partnerships.
• Why:
  • The MoU aims to strengthen economic ties by fostering trade, investment, knowledge sharing, and professional collaboration between India and Kuwait.
• Tell me more:
  • The agreement covers areas such as trade promotion, investment facilitation, technology transfer, consultancy, and business delegations.
  • It encourages joint exhibitions, Buyer-Seller Meets, seminars, and workshops to deepen business linkages.
  • The MoU is expected to create opportunities in infrastructure, energy, technology, healthcare, and professional services.
  • It builds a structured framework for enterprises of both countries to explore investments, share expertise, and expand market access.

Source: UNI

3. AIT and VIT Sign MoU to Boost Semiconductor Education

• What:
  • The Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, and Vellore Institute of Technology, India, signed a five-year MoU to expand cooperation in education, research, and emerging technologies with focus on semiconductors.
• Why:
  • The MoU aims to strengthen academic collaboration, build talent for the growing semiconductor sector, and enhance research and innovation across disciplines.
• Tell me more:
  • Centres of Excellence will be set up in science, engineering, technology, management, and humanities.
  • A Graduate Pathway Program in Semiconductors will allow VIT students to study at VIT and then pursue advanced studies at AIT and Taipei Tech.

Source: TOI

4. DoT and FIU-IND Sign MoU to Curb Telecom Frauds

• What:
  • The Department of Telecommunications signed an MoU with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India to enhance information sharing and stop misuse of telecom resources in financial frauds and cybercrimes.
• Why:
  • The MoU aims to build coordination, enable proactive fraud detection, and strengthen prevention of financial crimes through data sharing and technology.
• Tell me more:
  • Real-time sharing of Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) data will classify mobile numbers as medium, high, or very high risk.
  • DoT will share Mobile Number Revocation List data automatically, while FIU-IND will share numbers linked to suspicious transaction accounts.
  • Information sharing will use DoT’s Digital Intelligence Platform and FIU-IND’s Finnex 2.0 portal.
  • The FRI is created through inputs from DoT’s Chakshu platform, financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies to give early warnings.

Source: ET

5. NUCFDC, CSC SPV Signed MoU to Digitise Urban Cooperative Banks

• What:
  • The National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Ltd signed an MoU with CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd to modernise Urban Cooperative Banks through digital transformation.
• Why:
  • The collaboration aims to equip UCBs with secure, compliant, and future-ready digital infrastructure to improve efficiency, transparency, and financial inclusion.
• Tell me more:
  • Rollout will start with Aadhaar eKYC, eSign, digital certificates, DigiLocker, e-stamp, cloud hosting, and cybersecurity solutions.
  • Later phases will include internet and mobile banking, kiosk-based services, and digital communication platforms.
  • NUCFDC will facilitate the adoption across UCBs, while CSC SPV will provide platforms, APIs, and operational support.
  • A joint governance team will oversee implementation, training, compliance, grievance redressal, and data protection.

Source: PSU

6. Seatrium, Cochin Shipyard Sign MoU for Offshore Cooperation

• What:
  • Singapore’s Seatrium Offshore Technology and Cochin Shipyard Limited signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in the offshore sector across Asia.
• Why:
  • The MoU aims to combine expertise to deliver cost-effective, sustainable offshore solutions and support India’s energy transition and maritime growth.
• Tell me more:
  • The International Energy Agency estimates India’s oil demand will reach 6.6 million barrels per day by 2030.

Source: BS

7. Bank of Baroda, Tata Power Sign MoU for Solar Financing

• What:
  • Bank of Baroda signed an MoU with Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited to offer solar financing solutions for MSMEs and Commercial & Industrial customers.
• Why:
  • The collaboration aims to promote clean energy adoption by providing affordable and accessible financing options for businesses.
• Tell me more:
  • The scheme offers collateral-free loans up to ₹10 crore with interest rates from 7.75%.
  • Repayment tenure is flexible up to 120 months with margin requirements starting at 20%.
  • The MoU was signed by Bank of Baroda’s Madhur Kumar and TPREL’s Shivram Bikkina in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.

Source: IM

Appointments

1. R. Venkataramani’s Tenure as Attorney General Extended

• What:
  • The Central Government extended Senior Advocate R. Venkataramani’s tenure as Attorney General for India by two years starting October 1, 2025.
• Tell me more:
  • The appointment was notified by the Ministry of Law and Justice.
  • The post is appointed by the President under Article 76(1) of the Constitution.

Source: ET

2. RP Singh, Pragyan Ojha Join BCCI Men’s Selection Panel

• What:
  • Former cricketers RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha were inducted into the BCCI men’s selection panel, while Amita Sharma was appointed as chairperson of the women’s selection committee during the BCCI AGM in Mumbai.
• Tell me more:
  • Singh and Ojha joined the Ajit Agarkar-led men’s panel after S. Sharath and Subroto Banerjee exited.
  • The men’s panel also includes Shiv Sundar Das and Ajay Ratra.
  • Amita Sharma is joined on the women’s panel by Shyama Dey, Jaya Sharma, and Sravanthi Naidu.
  • Their tenures will begin after the women’s World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.

Source: N18

3. Tata Motors’ New MD & CEO Shailesh Chandra

• Shailesh Chandra will become MD & CEO of Tata Motors for three years from October 1, leading passenger vehicles and EV businesses.

Source: BS

4. Mithun Manhas Elected as New BCCI President

• Mithun Manhas was elected unopposed as the 37th president of the BCCI during its Annual General Meeting in Mumbai, becoming the first person from Jammu and Kashmir to hold the post.

Source: N18

5. Dr. Kanad Das Appointed as New BSI Director

• What:
  • The Botanical Survey of India appointed noted scientist and mycologist Dr. Kanad Das as its new Director, with the ACC clearing his appointment on September 6.
• Tell me more:
  • Founded in 1890, BSI is India’s top research institute on plant diversity, taxonomy, and conservation.
  • Dr. Das is the 13th Director since Independence and the first fungal taxonomy specialist to head the institute.
  • He has discovered two new genera and 165 new species of wild mushrooms in India.
  • He has authored eight books and published 170 research papers in leading international journals.

Source: TOI

Miscellaneous

1. Arundhati Roy Launches Memoir ‘Mother Mary Comes To Me’ in Kerala

• Arundhati Roy launched her latest memoir, “Mother Mary Comes To Me,” in Kochi, Kerala.
• Penguin Random House India and DC Books jointly organized the launch.
• She has authored two novels ‘The God of Small Things’ and ‘The Ministry of Utmost Happiness’.

Source: IE

2. Kokichi Akuzawa Becomes Oldest Person to Climb Mount Fuji at 102

• What:
  • Kokichi Akuzawa, aged 102, became the oldest person to reach the summit of Mount Fuji on August 5, 2025.
• Tell me more:
  • Akuzawa first set the world record for oldest Mount Fuji climber in 2019 at age 96.
  • Mount Fuji is Japan’s tallest and one of the world’s most famous but potentially dangerous mountains.

Source: TOI

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