Daily Current Affairs & GK – 25 September 2026
Daily Current Affairs and GK – 25 September 2026: Important national, international, economy and banking, appointments, science and technology, sports and culture, awards and recognition, obituary, important days and static GK for UPSC, SSC, IBPS, Banking, RRB, NTPC, State PSC and other competitive examinations.
National
1. Make in India completes 12 years
India marked 12 years of the Make in India initiative on 25 September 2026. The initiative was launched on 25 September 2014 with the objective of making India a global hub for manufacturing, design and innovation.
According to the government, the initiative has expanded domestic manufacturing capabilities across sectors including electronics, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, steel, railways and defence. The current framework is supported by initiatives such as the PLI schemes, National Single Window System, PM GatiShakti, India Industrial Land Bank and Semicon 2.0.
2. UP International Trade Show 2026 begins in Greater Noida
The 4th Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) began at the India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida, on 25 September.
The event is being held from 25–29 September 2026 under the theme “Ultimate Sourcing Begins Here.” More than 2,400 exhibitors, international buyers and businesses are participating, with the show covering sectors including agriculture, automobiles, defence, IT, healthcare, tourism and renewable energy.
3. India launches Seva First Innovation Challenge
The Seva First Innovation Challenge (SFIC) was officially launched on 25 September under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
The initiative seeks innovative solutions from young people for real-world challenges. Its broad themes include agriculture, rural development, healthcare, education and skilling, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety and digital public infrastructure.
4. First Ascent Expedition summits 20 unclimbed peaks in Ladakh
The Indian Army's National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) completed a historic expedition that successfully summited 20 previously unclimbed peaks above 6,000 metres in Ladakh within 23 days.
The expedition covered the Chamser-Lungser, Gyama Nala and Chokula areas of the Ladakh Range. It was led by Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal.
5. Operation Drishti conducts 220 eye surgeries in Tangdhar
Armed Forces Medical Services conducted 220 sight-restoring surgeries during a two-day mega eye surgical camp at Tangdhar, Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, under Operation Drishti.
The camp was held on 24–25 September at an underground operation theatre in a shelling-prone area along the Line of Control. Most procedures were cataract surgeries, along with selected retinal and glaucoma procedures.
6. India begins new marine mammal conservation planning
The Fishery Survey of India (FSI) began a two-day national workshop in Mumbai on “Marine Mammal Conservation: Science, Fisheries & Community Action.”
The workshop aims to prepare a national action plan for marine mammal conservation for 2027–2032 and improve scientific information on marine mammals in India's Exclusive Economic Zone.
7. Forest-management capacity programme launched with JICA
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), launched a workshop on the Capacity Enhancement for Effective Forest Management Project.
The programme emphasises region-specific capacity building, local knowledge and the use of scientific approaches and emerging technologies in forest management.
International
1. UN holds high-level meeting on pandemic preparedness
A high-level meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 25 September during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
The meeting focused on strengthening national and international preparedness, health-system resilience, equity and cooperation in responding to future pandemics and public-health emergencies.
2. UN discussions focus on the right to development
The UN continued discussions marking the 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development, adopted by the General Assembly in 1986.
The declaration recognises development as an inalienable human right and is being discussed in the context of inequality, digital inclusion, AI and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Economy and Banking
1. Government lowers second-half borrowing target
The Indian government plans to raise around ₹7.86 lakh crore through bond sales during October 2026–March 2027, according to Reuters.
The revised borrowing plan is slightly lower than the earlier figure of about ₹7.96 lakh crore and is being closely watched by investors because government borrowing influences bond yields and market liquidity.
2. GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal exported to Maldives
APEDA facilitated the export of a one-tonne consignment of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives.
The export-linked channel enabled farmer realisation of ₹82 per kg, compared with a prevailing market price of ₹60 per kg, representing more than 30% higher realisation.
3. DDU-GKY 2.0 to train 70,000 rural youth
The Ministry of Rural Development announced that around 70,000 rural youth across 24 States and Union Territories are expected to begin training under DDU-GKY 2.0 in October 2026.
The scheme has received allocations covering around 5.6 lakh targets across more than 1,200 projects.
4. National Traders' Welfare Board reviews trader-related reforms
The 11th meeting of the National Traders' Welfare Board was held in New Delhi.
The board reviewed issues concerning trader welfare, ease of doing business, access to finance, digital empowerment, exports, GST-related issues, grievance redressal and Centre-State coordination.
Appointments
Foreign envoys present credentials to President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from six envoys at Rashtrapati Bhavan:
Mikko Kivikoski – Finland
Trinh Minh Manh – Vietnam
Pedro Blanco Pérez – Mexico
Kristi Karelsohn – Estonia
Jean-Eric Paquet – European Union
Sophie Karlshausen – Belgium
Science and Technology
1. CSIR@85 Foundation Day highlights technological sovereignty
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) marked its 85th Foundation Day on 25 September.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh highlighted the importance of technological sovereignty and called for closer industry participation in converting scientific discoveries into deployable technologies.
A CSIR mascot, a CSIR@85 postal stamp, an industry-connect video and a technology compendium were also released.
2. Rural Technology Action Group reviews RuTAG 2.0
Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood chaired the third annual review meeting of RuTAG 2.0 projects at IIT Roorkee.
RuTAG was established to connect scientific and technical institutions with rural technology requirements. RuTAG 2.0, launched in 2023, places greater emphasis on field validation, commercialisation, scale-up and wider adoption.
Sports and Culture
1. Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet win Asian Games shooting gold
Indian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
They scored 484.6 points, with South Korea taking silver and Iran bronze. The Indian pair also set a new Asian record.
2. India wins silver in men's 50m rifle 3 positions team event
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Patil and Niraj Kumar won silver in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions team event.
India scored 1762-94x, finishing behind China's 1766-95x.
3. Gulveer Singh wins silver in men's 10,000m
Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh won the silver medal in the men's 10,000m at the Asian Games.
His latest podium finish followed a bronze earlier in the Games.
4. Baranica Elangovan wins pole-vault bronze
India's Baranica Elangovan won the bronze medal in women's pole vault at the Asian Games.
The achievement added another athletics medal to India's tally.
5. Manpreet Kaur wins women's shot-put bronze
Indian athlete Manpreet Kaur won the bronze medal in women's shot put at the Asian Games.
6. Manush Shah and Diya Chitale win table-tennis bronze
India's Manush Shah and Diya Chitale won the bronze medal in mixed doubles table tennis.
The pair reached the semifinal after defeating Hong Kong's Wong Chun Ting and Doo Hoi Kem 3–1 in the quarter-final.
7. Ramdhari Singh Dinkar remembered on birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on his birth anniversary.
Dinkar was a prominent Hindi poet associated with works dealing with nationalism, social consciousness and Indian society.
Days Observed
1.Antyodaya Diwas – 25 September
Antyodaya Diwas is observed every year on 25 September to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
The Government of India declared 25 September as Antyodaya Diwas in 2014. The term Antyodaya broadly refers to the upliftment and welfare of the poorest and most disadvantaged sections of society.
2.World Pharmacists Day – 25 September
World Pharmacists Day is observed annually on 25 September under the leadership of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).
The 2026 theme is:
“Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures.”
The theme highlights the role of pharmacists in prevention, access to healthcare, medicines safety, health-system resilience and sustainability.
Static GK for Exam Preparations
Make in India
Launch date: 25 September 2014
Objective: Make India a global manufacturing, design and innovation hub
Make in India 2.0: 27 sectors
Key supporting initiatives: PLI, NSWS, PM GatiShakti and Semicon 2.0
DDU-GKY
Full form: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development
Target group: Poor rural youth
Focus: Placement-linked skill training
DDU-GKY 2.0 period: 2026–28
RuTAG
Full form: Rural Technology Action Group
Established: 2004
Under: Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser
Purpose: Connect scientific institutions with rural technology needs
RuTAG 2.0 launched: 2023
National Single Window System
Full form: National Single Window System
Implementing organisation: DPIIT
Launched: 22 September 2021
Purpose: Facilitate identification and application for business approvals.
World Pharmacists Day
Date: 25 September
Organisation: FIP
2026 theme: Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures
Antyodaya Diwas
Date: 25 September
Associated personality: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya
First declared by Government of India: 2014
Meaning: Upliftment of the poorest and most disadvantaged.
Asian Games 2026
Edition: 20th Asian Games
Host: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
Dates: 19 September–4 October 2026
10m air pistol mixed team gold: Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet
Men's 50m rifle 3P team silver: Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Patil and Niraj Kumar
Men's 10,000m silver: Gulveer Singh
Women's shot-put bronze: Manpreet Kaur
Women's pole-vault bronze: Baranica Elangovan
Mixed-doubles table tennis bronze: Manush Shah and Diya Chitale
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