Current Affairs One - Liner : 7th & 8th September 2025

National:

• On September 5, 2025, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched mascot ‘Jalveer’ and the logo for the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025. The event will be held from September 28 to October 11 at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad.

• On September 5, 2025, India achieved a major milestone as its first telecom system powered by locally made semiconductor chips received TEC (Telecommunication Engineering Centre) certification. The certification confirms the system meets stringent quality and performance standards set by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

International:

• On September 3, 2025, China unveiled the JL-1 (Jinglei-1) air-launched ballistic missile during its Victory Day parade in Beijing. The nuclear-capable JL-1, launched from the H-6N strategic bomber, has a range of 3,000–4,000 km. It marks China’s first public display of its air-based leg of the nuclear triad. The JL-1 enhances China’s second-strike capability without entering hostile airspace.

Banking:

• On September 5, 2025, Dassault Aviation increased its stake in Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL) from 49% to 51%, investing ₹175.96 crore. DRAL, now a Dassault subsidiary, will host the first Falcon jet Final Assembly Line (FAL) outside France at its Nagpur facility. The 2% stake was acquired from Reliance Aerostructure Limited (RAL), marking a strategic shift in ownership.
• On September 4, 2025, Amazon acquired fintech lender Axio for USD 200 million. Axio becomes a wholly owned NBFC subsidiary under Amazon, expanding its digital lending footprint. The move boosts Amazon Pay Later, checkout finance, and small-business credit offerings. Goal: Deliver credit access to the next 100 million Indians, especially underserved consumers.

MoUs:

• On September 5, 2025, the Government of Odisha partnered with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to implement Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) 3.0 in Bhubaneswar. IFMS 3.0 uses cloud-native microservices architecture to automate budgeting, payments, receipts, and accounting across departments. The aim is to enhance transparency, efficiency, and digital public finance infrastructure across Odisha.
• On September 5, 2025, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) signed an MoU in New Delhi with Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies, Singapore. The aim is to develop hydrogen fuel cell-based rolling stock for Indian Railways, replacing diesel with zero-emission propulsion systems. Horizon will supply 400kW fuel cell stacks, while BHEL integrates them with its electric locomotive platforms.

Reports:

• On September 3, 2025, the Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin 2023 was released by the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India. It reported India’s birth rate at 18.4 and death rate at 6.4 per 1,000 population—both halved since 1971. The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) dropped to 25, and Total Fertility Rate (TFR) fell to 1.9, below replacement level. Bihar recorded the highest birth rate (25.8), while Chhattisgarh had the highest death rate (8.3).
• On September 4, 2025, NITI Aayog released the report “Strategies and Pathways for Accelerating Growth in Pulses towards the Goal of Atmanirbharta”. It aims to boost domestic pulses production through crop-wise clustering, customised technologies, and seed hubs like One Block–One Seed Village. The plan targets 111 high-potential districts, supports rain-fed farming, and promotes herbicide-tolerant, machine-harvestable varieties.

Important Days:

• On September 7, 2025, World Duchenne Awareness Day was observed globally to spotlight Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy. The theme “Family: The Heart of Care” emphasized the vital role of families in caregiving and advocacy. Recognized by the United Nations, the day featured events like a documentary premiere in New York.
• On September 7, 2025, Brazil celebrated its 203rd Independence Day, marking freedom from Portugal declared in 1822. Cities like Brasília and Rio de Janeiro hosted military parades, cultural performances, and drone light shows. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva led the official ceremony in Brasília, honoring national unity.
• On September 8, 2025, the world observed World Physical Therapy Day, initiated by World Physiotherapy in 1996. The theme “Healthy Ageing: Preventing Frailty and Falls” highlighted physiotherapy’s role in elder care and mobility. Events promoted awareness on balance training, fall prevention, and rehabilitation for age-related conditions.

Appointments:

• On September 5, 2025, UK PM Keir Starmer appointed David Lammy as the new Deputy Prime Minister. Lammy also took charge as Justice Secretary, replacing Angela Rayner after her resignation over ethics issues.
• On September 4, 2025, Andrew Holness secured a third term as Prime Minister of Jamaica. His Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) won 34 of 63 seats, defeating Mark Golding’s People’s National Party. The campaign focused on crime reduction, with a 43% drop in killings credited to stronger security measures.
• On September 5, 2025, Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, was elected Prime Minister of Thailand by Parliament. He replaces Paetongtarn Shinawatra, dismissed over ethics violations linked to a leaked diplomatic call. Anutin secured support from the opposition People’s Party, promising a referendum and early elections within 4 months

Awards & Honours:

• On September 7, 2025, writer Anand V. Patil was awarded the Prof. V.K. Gokak Award at a ceremony in Bengaluru. The event was held at K.R.G. Hall, organized by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and Vinayaka Gokak Vangmaya Trust. The award honors Prof. Vinayaka Krishna Gokak, a Jnanpith laureate and literary icon.

Questions:

Q.1 Who received the Prof. V.K. Gokak Award in September 2025?
a) Anand V. Patil
b) U.R. Ananthamurthy
c) Girish Karnad
d) Chandrashekhara Kambara

Answer: a) The award, named after Jnanpith laureate V.K. Gokak, was presented to Anand V. Patil at a ceremony in Bengaluru.

Q.2 India’s first telecom system powered by locally made semiconductor chips recently received TEC certification. What does TEC stand for?
a) Telecom Evaluation Commission
b) Telecommunication Engineering Centre
c) Technology and Electronics Council
d) Telecommunication Equipment Certification

Answer: b) The Telecommunication Engineering Centre under DoT certified the system, confirming it meets quality and performance standards.