- On September 4, 2025, NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub (FTH) released the 4th Quarterly Insights – Future Front titled “Introduction to 2D Materials”, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. 2D materials are atomically thin, yet 200× stronger than steel and conduct electricity better than copper, making them ideal for semiconductors, quantum tech, and clean energy.
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- Celebrated on September 5, 2025, Thiruvonam honors the return of King Mahabali and Lord Vishnu’s Vamana avatar. It features vibrant Pookalam, grand Onasadya feasts, and cultural rituals across Kerala. The day symbolizes prosperity, unity, and gratitude, marking the peak of Onam festivities.
- Tripartite Peace Agreement Signed in New Delhi on September 4, 2025 The Centre, Manipur Government, and Kuki-Zo groups signed a pact to restore peace and uphold Manipur’s territorial integrity. Key outcomes include reopening of National Highway-2 (NH-2) and relocation of 7 militant camps.
- Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2025 was observed from the evening of September 4 to September 5, marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. Celebrated on the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal, the day is known as Mawlid al-Nabi al-Sharif, symbolizing peace, compassion, and unity.
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated TDK’s lithium-ion battery plant in Sohna, Haryana on September 4, 2025. Set up under the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) Scheme, the ₹3,000 crore facility boosts domestic electronics production. It will manufacture 200 million battery packs annually, meeting 40% of India’s mobile and wearable demand.
- On 3 September 2025, SEBI approved the transfer of a 60% controlling stake in Invesco Mutual Fund to IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL). The deal includes change in control of Invesco Asset Management Company and its Portfolio Management Services (PMS) business. IIHL will invest via its Mauritius-based arm IIHL AMC Holdings Ltd, formed for this acquisition.
- Axis Bank Launches ‘Sparsh Week 2025’ – Theme: Raise the Bar Held from September 1 to 5, 2025, across 5,868 branches, focusing on customer experience and employee engagement. Anchored on four principles: Own the Brand, Own the Customer, Act with Speed, and Zero Pendency. Special offers included home loans, gold loans, Demat accounts, and outreach events like Samaroh and Let’s Listen.
- On September 4, 2025, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed an MoU with Pfizer Limited in New Delhi. The aim is to accelerate India’s lab-to-market journey for healthcare startups through financial and incubation support. Pfizer’s INDovation Program will support 14 MedTech startups with ₹60 lakh grants and a tailored 18-month incubation via Social Alpha.
- On September 4, 2025, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed an MoU with Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) Bank in New Delhi. It aims to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem via the Startup India portal, offering mentorship, accelerator access, and investor linkages.
- Tata Electronics & Merck Sign MoU on September 2, 2025, at Semicon India, New Delhi The aim is to boost India’s semiconductor ecosystem under the India Semiconductor Mission. Merck will supply high-purity materials, AI tools, and safety expertise for Tata’s Fab in Dholera, Gujarat.
- Israel launched spy satellite ‘Ofek 19’ on Sept 2, 2025, from Palmachim Airbase to boost Middle-East surveillance. Built by Israel Aerospace Industries, it uses SAR tech for high-res imaging in all conditions. Operated by IDF’s Unit 9900, it supports real-time military intelligence and strategic monitoring.
- TESS Mission Discovers Rocky Exoplanets TOI-2322 b & TOI-2322 c Announced in early September 2025, NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) found two rocky planets orbiting TOI-2322, a K-type star 195 light-years away. TOI-2322 b is Earth-sized with an 11-day orbit; TOI-2322 c is nearly twice as wide and 18 times Earth’s mass, with Earth-like internal structure.
- Veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra announced retirement on Sept 4, 2025, ending a 25-year career. He played 22 Tests, 36 ODIs & 10 T20Is for India, claiming 156 wickets across formats. Mishra holds the record for 3 IPL hat-tricks and was part of India’s 2013 Champions Trophy-winning squad.
- India Synthesizes Rare Anti-Doping Reference Material for Global Use On September 4, 2025, NIPER-Guwahati and National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) launched Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite (LTM) in New Delhi. This high-purity Reference Material detects long-term steroid use, aiding World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) labs globally.
- National Ayush Mission & Capacity Building Summit was held on September 3–4, 2025, at All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, organised by the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (Ministry of Ayush). It was chaired by Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav, with the theme “Ayurveda for People and Planet”. The aim was to strengthen the National Ayush Mission (NAM) and improve state-level delivery of holistic healthcare.
- India’s First Vulture Conservation Portal – The Vulture Network Launched on September 2, 2025, in Assam by We Foundation India and Gauhati University. It offers scientific data, outreach tools, and promotes citizen science in local languages like Assamese.
- Cabinet Approves ₹1,500 Crore Incentive Scheme for Critical Mineral Recycling On September 3, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). It offers Capex and Opex subsidies to recycle minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earths from e-waste and battery scrap. The scheme targets 270 Kt annual recycling, ₹8,000 crore investment, and creation of 70,000 jobs by FY 2031.
- International Day of Charity was observed on September 5, commemorating the death anniversary of Mother Teresa. Established by the United Nations in 2012, the day promotes global solidarity, poverty alleviation, and volunteerism. The 2025 theme was “Building Bridges Through Kindness: Empowering Communities, Inspiring Change”.
- On Sept 1, 2025, Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia AVSM VSM took charge as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance at IAF HQ. He brings 37 years of service, global exposure, and aeronautical engineering expertise. A recipient of AVSM (2025) & VSM (2016), he’s a Fellow of top aviation societies.
- On September 4, 2025, Shri Piyush Goyal, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines, in New Delhi. He succeeds V.L. Kantha Rao, and previously served as CEO of NATGRID (National Intelligence Grid) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Justice Shree Chandrashekhar Sworn in as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court He took oath on September 5, 2025, at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, administered by Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan. He succeeded Justice Alok Aradhe and previously served as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court.
- Citibank Appoints Kaustubh Kulkarni as Asia-Pacific Investment Banking Co-Head Announced on September 3, 2025, he will join Citigroup in December, based in Singapore, pending approvals. He will co-lead coverage for Japan, Asia North & Australia, and Asia South with Jan Metzger.
- On 3 September 2025, Skechers India appointed cricketer Mohammad Siraj as its new brand ambassador. He will endorse Skechers’ performance cricket footwear, including Cricket Elite and Cricket Blade series. The partnership highlights Siraj’s rising influence after his stellar Test series against England.
- On 4 September 2025, author Amish Tripathi launched his new book The Chola Tigers: The Avengers of Somnath in Chennai. It is the second title in his Indic Chronicles series, following Legend of Suheldev. The book explores the Chola dynasty’s retaliation for the destruction of the Somnath Temple in 1026 AD.
Questions:
Q.1 Who was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court on September 5, 2025?a) Alok Aradhe
b) D.Y. Chandrachud
c) S. Ravindra Bhat
d) Shree Chandrashekhar
Answer: d) Justice Shree Chandrashekhar succeeded Justice Alok Aradhe. The oath was administered by Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.
Q.2 Amish Tripathi’s new book, launched on September 4, 2025, is titled:
a) The Chola Tigers: The Avengers of Somnath
b) Legend of Suheldev: The Chola Chronicles
c) Rise of the Cholas
d) The Guardians of Somnath
Answer: a) On 4 September 2025, author Amish Tripathi launched his new book The Chola Tigers: The Avengers of Somnath in Chennai.
