- On 2 September 2025, Air India SATS (AISATS) became India’s first ground handling company to receive DGCA’s Safety Clearance under new aviation norms. The certification aligns India with ICAO standards, making it the second country in APAC to formally regulate ground handling. AISATS met rigorous criteria on Safety Management Systems, staff training, and infrastructure across six airports.
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- On 2 September 2025, APEDA launched the BHARATI initiative—Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement. It aims to empower 100 agri-food and agri-tech startups through a 3-month acceleration programme focused on export readiness and innovation.
- On 1 September 2025, the Central Government issued the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025 under Section 33 of the Act. It replaces older orders from 1957 and 2007, streamlining exemptions for select groups like Nepalese, Bhutanese, Tibetan refugees, and persecuted minorities. The order mandates biometric data, formalizes detention centres, and bars entry from restricted countries.
- Suryoday Small Finance Bank launched FD-backed RuPay credit cards on 2 September 2025. Cards are issued instantly in virtual format, linked to UPI platforms like BHIM. FDs start at ₹1,000 (Platinum) and ₹1,11,500 (Select), earning up to 8.40% interest.
- On 1 September 2025, CRISIL reaffirmed India’s GDP growth forecast at 6.5% for FY26, citing strong private consumption as the key driver. Despite global headwinds like 50% US tariffs and slowing exports, India’s economy showed resilience with 7.8% growth in Q1 FY26.
- On 1 September 2025, the Andhra Pradesh Government signed an MoU with Tech Bharat Foundation to set up India’s first AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Public Good in Visakhapatnam. It aims to develop AI tools for Government-to-Citizen (G2C) services and launch a 120-day AI Fellowship Program. Fellows will receive ₹25,000/month, mentorship, and residential support to build deployable AI solutions.
- On 1 September 2025, Indian Railways signed an MoU with State Bank of India (SBI) in New Delhi to enhance insurance benefits for railway employees. The aim is to provide ₹1 crore accidental death cover and ₹10 lakh natural death insurance without premium or medical tests. Additional benefits include ₹1.6 crore air accident cover and up to ₹1 crore disability compensation.
- On 2 September 2025, scientists from Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati developed a compound named Diselenide 7 to combat Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC). It targets key cancer pathways—Protein Kinase B (Akt)/Mechanistic Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) and Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase (ERK)—to suppress tumour growth.
- India will host the BWF Badminton World Championships 2026 in New Delhi after a 17-year gap, last held in Hyderabad in 2009. The announcement was made on 1 September 2025 during the closing ceremony of the Paris edition. It marks the 30th edition of the tournament and a return to Asia after 8 years.
- On 1 September 2025, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) secured fresh orders worth ₹644 crore across defence and electronics domains. Contracts include data centres, ship fire control systems, tank navigation, jammers, seekers, and EVMs.
- On 1 September 2025, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the AI-powered mobile app for India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. The app includes features like IMC Suggests, Co-Pilot chatbot, and AI-based video snippet tools for personalized engagement.
- Skyscraper Day 2025 was celebrated on 3 September, honoring architect Louis H. Sullivan, the “father of skyscrapers”. The theme was “Celebrating Urban Marvels”, highlighting innovation in vertical architecture and city skylines. Iconic structures like Burj Khalifa, Shanghai Tower, and Empire State Building were spotlighted.
- On 2 September 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs appointed Dr. Deepak Mittal as India’s next Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. A 1998-batch IFS officer, he previously served as Ambassador to Qatar and held key roles in the PMO and Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran desk.
- On 1 September 2025, Rajit Punhani, a 1991-batch IAS officer (Bihar cadre), was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). He succeeds Ganji Kamala V. Rao, with the post temporarily upgraded to Secretary-level rank.
Questions:
Q.1 On 1 September 2025, CRISIL (formerly Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited) reaffirmed India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for Financial Year 2025–26 at:a) 6.0%
b) 6.3%
c) 6.5%
d) 7.0%
Answer: c) CRISIL projected 6.5% growth despite 50% US tariffs and global slowdown; India’s Q1 FY26 growth was 7.8%.
Q.2 India will host the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships 2026 in which city?
a) Hyderabad
b) Mumbai
c) Bengaluru
d) New Delhi
Answer: d) India last hosted the championship in Hyderabad in 2009; 2026 marks the 30th edition.
