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16 Sep 2025

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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Myntra Partners Sourav Ganguly to Launch Souragya Ethnic Wear Brand

  • Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly partnered with Myntra and launched "Souragya," a premium ethnic wear brand.
  • The collection, which debuted before Durga Puja, celebrated Indian craftsmanship with a contemporary twist and paid homage to Bengal's artistic and cultural heritage.
  • Souragya offered nearly 100 styles, including Kantha embroidery and Jamdani weaves, and aimed for national appeal. 

L. Satya Srinivas Appointed as India's Executive Director at the Asian Development Bank

  • The government appointed L. Satya Srinivas, special secretary in the commerce ministry, as the executive director (ED) for India at the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
  • Srinivas, who was set to retire from government service in February 2026, would continue to serve as India's ED at the ADB on a contract basis after that.
  • He was appointed for a total of three years from the date of his assumption of charge or until further orders, whichever was earlier.
  • The decision was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
  • Srinivas, a 1991-batch Indian Revenue Service officer, succeeded senior bureaucrat Vikas Sheel at the ADB. As India's ED, he would also represent Bangladesh, Bhutan, Laos, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan on the ADB's board of directors.

MEIL Secures Bid for India's First Private Strategic Petroleum Reserve

  • Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) secured the contract from Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL) to build India's first private-sector strategic petroleum reserve (SPR).
  • MEIL won the mandate to build and operate a 2.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) SPR at Padur in Karnataka.
  • The Rs. 5,700-crore project carries an estimated crude-oil filling cost of Rs. 11,020 crore at current prices.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

PI-Rahi Signs MoU For Green Energy Solutions

  • Panjab University – IIT Ropar Regional Accelerator for Holistic Innovations (PI-RAHI), Northern Region Science and Technology Cluster, and HL KLEMOVE India Pvt Ltd signed an MoU to collaborate on sustainable mobility, automated driving, and green energy solutions.
  • The agreement was signed at PU by VC and PI-RAHI chairperson Renu Vig and Kwan Sun You, vice-president, India Tech Center – R&D, Bengaluru.
  • The partnership aimed to promote applied research, industry internships, technology transfers, and pilot projects in areas such as automated driving, vehicle connectivity, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and energy-efficient technologies.

Science Exhibition with Innovative Models a Big Draw Among Students

  • A school-level science exhibition under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan was organised at Lalbagh Girls' Inter College in September 2025.
  • Chief guest, divisional science progress officer, Dinesh Kumar inaugurated the event.
  • The exhibition featured 255 innovative models, including 145 static and 110 working models with charts.
  • Students presented projects such as rain detectors, renewable parks, natural refrigerators, automatic streetlights, thermoelectric generators and wireless power systems.
  • Faiza Khan of Class 12 and Zainab of Class 11 topped in the senior category while Ilma of Class 8 and Inas Imran won in the junior section.
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SPORTS

Mohammed Siraj Named ICC Player of the Month of August

  • Mohammed Siraj won the ICC Men's Player of the Month accolade for August, 2025 for his persistent, match-winning spell against England in The Oval Test, which was the only match he was a part of, in the month.
  • An outstanding spell by Siraj, where he picked up nine wickets at an average of 21.11 across both innings, helped India to not just win the Test from a tricky situation but also made sure the well-fought series ended at 2-2.
  • The fast bowler was also named the Player of the Match in the final Test for his efforts, which included a five-wicket haul in second innings, bowling 46 overs in the Test.
  • The right-armer beat out opposition from New Zealand's Matt Henry and West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales for the monthly award.
  • Ireland's premier all-rounder Orla Prendergast was named as the ICC Women's Player of the Month for August 2025.
  • Prendergast edged out stern competition from Netherlands all-round counterpart Iris Zwilling and Pakistan wicket-keeper Muneeba Ali and claimed the honour.

Duleep Trophy 2025l: Central Zone Secures Title

  • Central Zone defeated South Zone by six wickets on the final day of their Duleep Trophy summit clash at the BCCI CoE Ground (1) in Bengaluru.
  • Needing 65 runs to lay claim to the title, Central lost four wickets but managed to reach the target in the morning session.
  • This was Central's first Duleep Trophy triumph since the Piyush Chawla-led side took top honours in the 2014-15 edition.
  • The 2025–26 Duleep Trophy was the 62nd edition of the Duleep Trophy, a domestic first-class cricket competition played in India. It concluded on September 15, 2025.
  • The tournament returned to a zonal format, featuring six teams: Central Zone, East Zone, North Zone, North East Zone, South Zone, and West Zone. All squads were picked by national selectors.

FIDE Grand Swiss: Vaishali Makes History By Winning Title Again

  • Vaishali Rameshbabu won the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament in 2025 for the second time in two editions after drawing her final game against former women's world champion Tan Zhongyi on Monday.
  • Vaishali winning the title is historic because no player in the short history of the event has won the Grand Swiss twice.
  • Even more significantly, Vaishali's win helped her secure a Candidates spot, thus making her the third woman to qualify for the Candidates along with Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Amit Khare Appointed as Secretary to Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan

  • The government appointed former bureaucrat Amit Khare as Secretary to the new Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan.
  • Khare served as Adviser to the Prime Minister from October 2021, handling matters related to the social sector in the Prime Minister's Office.
  • He was also part of the core team that formulated and implemented the National Education Policy, 2020.
  • A 1985-batch Jharkhand cadre IAS officer Mr. Khare is a graduate of St. Stephen's College in Delhi, and holds a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from IIM Ahmedabad.
  • He is widely noted for his role in exposing the 'fodder scam' of Bihar.
  • He was also served as Secretary Information and Broadcasting and Secretary Higher Education.
  • His appointment is for a period of three years from the date he assumes charge.

India Gets Licence to Scour New Part of Indian Ocean for Precious Metals

  • India has bagged an exploration contract from International Seabed Authority (ISA) to look for a class of precious metals in the north west Indian Ocean.
  • This was the first licence granted globally, for exploring polymetallic sulphur nodules in the Carlsberg Ridge.
  • The agreement with the Jamaica-based ISA was signed in Delhi in September 2025.
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DEFENCE

Workshop on Human-Centred Design (HCD) in Defence

  • The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) hosted India's first-ever Strategic Workshop on Human-Centred Design (HCD) in Defence.
  • The event was organised under the aegis of the DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIACOE) and the Department of Design, IIT-Kanpur.
  • This initiative marked the first structured, national-level effort to integrate human-centred design principles into the defence innovation ecosystem in India.
  • The workshop brought together defence personnel, industry leaders, and academic experts to address current challenges, explore new opportunities, and develop a strategic roadmap for establishing a dedicated Human-Centred Design vertical at DIACOE, IIT Kanpur.
  • The two-day workshop included expert talks, panel discussions, and interactive group-based brainstorming sessions.

Western Command 79th Raising Day

  • Western Command of the Indian Army celebrated its 79th Raising Day at Chandimandir in the backdrop of 60 years of victory achieved in Indo-Pak War of 1965. 
  • Lt Gen Mohit Wadhwa, Chief of Staff, Headquarters Western, paid homage to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath on behalf of GOC-in-C, Western Command at the Veer Smriti War Memorial.
  • The solemn ceremony was a tribute to the supreme sacrifice of soldiers who laid down their lives in service to the nation. 
  • Western Command was raised on September 15, 1947 amidst the upheaval of Partition. Initially, established as Delhi and East Punjab Command, it was responsible for the defence of Delhi and Punjab regions.
  • On January 20, 1948, it was renamed Western Command and took charge of operations in Jammu & Kashmir.
  • In its glorious journey, Western Command's warriors have displayed unmatched valour, earning 11 Param Vir Chakras, 01 Ashok Chakra and 143 Maha Vir Chakras, among numerous other gallantry awards.

US, South Korea, Japan Launch Freedom Edge Military Exercise

  • In September 2025, the United States, South Korea, and Japan kicked off their joint air and naval exercise "Freedom Edge" near South Korea's Jeju Island.
  • The large-scale drill aimed at boosting trilateral defense cooperation against North Korea's advancing nuclear and missile threats. While the allies emphasise deterrence, Pyongyang has denounced the move as a provocation.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Ozone Day 2025

  • World Ozone Day is observed every year on September 16, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the crucial role of the ozone layer in safeguarding life on Earth.
  • Often described as "Earth's umbrella," the ozone layer acts as a protective shield, blocking harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. By doing so, it reduces the risks of skin cancer, cataracts, and damage to ecosystems.
  • The day serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility to preserve this fragile yet vital shield.
  • World Ozone Day not only highlights the importance of this atmospheric layer but also urges individuals, communities, and governments to adopt sustainable practices that prevent ozone depletion.
  • In 2025, the observance carried the theme: "From science to global action."
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

CSIR-CCMB Scientists Discover Key Role of SPIN90 Protein in Cell Movement

  • The Hyderabad-based CSIR – Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) scientists made a groundbreaking discovery about how cells adapt their internal structures to move and change shape.
  • They revealed the critical role of a protein called SPIN90 in helping cells, like white blood cells, form the rapid protrusions which are necessary to chase down and destroy pathogens.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Inaugurates Apollo Athenaa, Asia's First Dedicated Cancer Centre for Women in New Delhi

  • Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated Apollo Athenaa, Asia's first dedicated cancer centre for women in New Delhi.
  • The Chief Minister said that Apollo Athenaa is a milestone in the women's healthcare sector.
  • Rekha Gupta added that it will not only benefit women in Delhi but also women across the country and the world.
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ART AND CULTURE

IGNCA Hosts 'Mann ki Baat' Art Exhibition

  • The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts organised the art exhibition 'Mann ki Baat' in Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA in New Delhi.
  • Curated by Prof. Richa Kamboj, Head of Department, Kaladarsana Division, the exhibition presented a series of paintings by eminent senior artist Manjit Singh, inspired by the radio programme Mann ki Baat of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • The exhibition is open to the public from September 17 to 22. 
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Bahraich's Karikot Village Gets Tourism Award for 'Inclusivity'

  • Karikot, a border village in UP's Bahraich district, honoured with the Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Award 2025 under the category of 'Peace, Understanding and Inclusivity.'
  • The award was presented at the Business Leisure Travel and MICE Conclave 2025 held in Delhi.
  • Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satyapal Maharaj presented the award to Chief Development Officer (CDO) Bahraich Mukesh Chand, Village Development Officer (VDO) Sushil Singh, and Gram Pradhan Parvati Devi, who received the honour on behalf of the community.
  • The recognition came under the framework of the International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT), acknowledging Karikot's exemplary efforts in promoting sustainable and inclusive rural tourism.
  • Situated beside the Katarniaghat landscape near the confluence of the Gerua and Kauriala rivers, Karikot has developed homestays, culture-rich walks, local cuisine experiences, and women-led turmeric value chains that welcome visitors while strengthening household incomes and social cohesion.
  • The village represents a unique example of inclusivity, where the Tharu community, along with Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim families, has joined hands to develop rural tourism in a sustainable and collective manner.
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