- 6 September 2025, Numaligarh, Assam – Engineers India Limited (EIL) completed India’s first bamboo‑based bio‑refinery for Assam Bio Ethanol Private Limited (ABEPL). Capacity: 49,000 Tonnes Per Annum (TPA) bio‑ethanol, 11,000 TPA acetic acid, 19,000 TPA furfural from 3 lakh TPA bamboo feedstock using Chempolis OY technology.
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- 26 August – 4 September 2025, Kochi, Kerala – Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA), Government of India (GoI) organised the 5th edition of Lok Samvardhan Parv under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme. Aim: Provide minority community artisans, weavers, craftspersons, and culinary experts a platform for market linkages, visibility, and economic empowerment.
- 3–5 November 2025, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi – Department of Science & Technology (DST), with 12 scientific ministries/departments & the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), to host the first‑ever Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC‑2025).
- 9 September 2025, New Delhi – Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of Dana Incorporated’s Off‑Highway (Dana OH) business by Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (Allison). Dana OH designs and supplies drivetrain systems, transmissions, and propulsion solutions for construction, mining, agriculture, and forestry, with 3 subsidiaries in India.
- 9 September 2025, Rizhao, China – China Rocket Co. Ltd. launched Group‑05 of the Geely Future Mobility Constellation (GEESATCOM), placing 11 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) communication satellites. Operated by Geespace, the constellation now has 52 satellites in orbit. Aim: Support satellite Internet of Things (IoT), inter‑satellite links, and applications in intelligent connected vehicles, marine fisheries, agriculture, energy, environment, and logistics.
- 8 September 2025, Hyderabad, Telangana – Government of Telangana (GoT) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Australia’s Deakin University to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence. Aim: Advance AI solutions for real‑world challenges in healthcare, education, governance, agriculture, and support micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs).
- 8 September 2025, New Delhi – Government of India (GoI) and Government of the State of Israel signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), Israel being the first Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD) member to adopt India’s new model.
- 8 September 2025, Hyderabad – Viyona Fintech received approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to operate as a Third‑Party Application Provider (TPAP). The licence enables it to offer Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services in partnership with banks.
- 8 September 2025, New Delhi – Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E) signed MoUs with Mentor Together & Quikr India Private Limited to boost job access and career guidance via the National Career Service (NCS) portal. Mentor Together to mentor 2 lakh youth in Year 1 (1 lakh NCS job seekers + 1 lakh Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Bandhu Rozgar Yojana (PM‑VBRY) entrants) with 24,000+ trained mentors.
- 6 September 2025, Tokyo, Japan – Government of Meghalaya (GoM), via the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS), signed an MoU with Japan’s Asean One Co. Ltd. Aim: Train & place 5,000 candidates from Meghalaya in Japan over 5 years (500 in Year 1) in healthcare, caregiving, hospitality, and information technology (IT).
- 9 September 2025 – The International Cricket Council (ICC) launched its flagship “Will to Win” campaign ahead of the 13th ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, co‑hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 30 September – 2 November 2025.Defence:
- 8 September 2025, Thane, Maharashtra – Indian Navy launched its 11th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 25 (Yard 135), at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd., an Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) shipyard. Chief Guest: Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi, Assistant Chief of Materiel (Planning & Administration).
- 10 September 2025 – World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), observed annually since 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) with the World Health Organization (WHO), raises awareness that suicides are preventable. The 2024–2026 theme is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”, aiming to reduce stigma and promote open, compassionate dialogue.
- 8 September 2025, Santa Clara, USA – Intel Corporation announced a leadership reshuffle as Michelle Johnston Holthaus, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Intel Products, will step down after 30+ years, staying briefly as strategic adviser. A new Central Engineering Group will be led by Srinivasan Iyengar to develop custom silicon for external clients.
- 9 September 2025, New Delhi – Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam took charge as Director of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR‑NIScPR), succeeding Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal. She earlier headed the CSIR‑Human Resource Development Group (HRDG) and the Science Communication and Dissemination Directorate (SCDD).
- 8 September 2025 – Government of India (GoI) extended Ajay Kumar Srivastava’s tenure as Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB). Extension valid from 1 January 2026 to 8 October 2027 or until further orders.
Questions:
Q.1 The International Cricket Council (ICC) launched the “Will to Win” campaign ahead of which tournament?a) ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
b) ICC Champions Trophy 2025
c) ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
d) ICC World Test Championship 2025
Answer: c) The International Cricket Council (ICC) launched its flagship “Will to Win” campaign ahead of the 13th ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
Q.2 Viyona Fintech received approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to operate as a TPAP. What does TPAP stand for?
a) Third-Party Authentication Provider
b) Third-Party Application Provider
c) Transaction Payment Access Provider
d) Trusted Payment Application Platform
Answer: b) Viyona Fintech received approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to operate as a Third‑Party Application Provider (TPAP).
