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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1)

MHA - Ministry of Home Affairs

MoC - Ministry of Cooperation
ERSS - Emergency Response Support System

DGCA - Directorate General of Civil Aviation

MoCA - Ministry of Civil Aviation
RPTO - Remote Pilot Training Organisation
VTOL - Vertical Take-Off and Landing

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MoTA - Ministry of Tribal Affairs

AI - Artificial Intelligence
MP - Madhya Pradesh
IIT - Indian Institute of Technology
BITS - Birla Institute of Technology and Science
IIIT - International Institute of Information Technology
TRI - Tribal Research Institutes

4)

MIB - Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

IICT - Indian Institute of Creative Technologies
AVGC-XR - Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1)

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PM - Prime Minister
CII - Confederation of Indian Industry
ISRO - Indian Space and Research Organisation
JAXA - Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
LUPEX - Lunar Polar Exploration

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IA - Indian Army
RTA - Royal Thai Army

BANKING & FINANCE

1)

SBI - State Bank of India

AFD - Agence Francaise de Development
LoC - Line of Credit

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

GoI - Government of India

CGA - Controller General of Accounts
DoE - Department of Expenditure
MoF - Ministry of Finance

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

1)

BHEL - Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

DMRL - Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory
LAToT - License Agreement for Transfer of Technology

2)

HEMRL - High Energy Materials Research Laboratory

DRDO - Defence Research and Development Organization

SPORTS

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IPA - Indian Pickleball Association

MYAS - Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
APP - Association of Pickleball Players
CNPL - Canadian National Pickleball League
EPF - European Pickleball Federation
NPL - National Pickleball League

F1 - Formula One

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FNB - Food and Nutrition Board

MoWCD - Ministry of Women and Child Development
UN SDG - United Nations Sustainable Development Goal
MDM - Mid-Day Meal
ICDS - Integrated Child Development Services

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Current Affairs 2 September 2025: Headlines

Overview of Union Minister Amit Shah’s Two-Day Visit to Gujarat from August 30 to 31,
2025
PRYMA Aerospace’s Arjuna Drone Earns DGCA Certification for Agriculture
MoTA Launches ‘Adi Vaani’, India’s first AI-powered Translator for Tribal language
WaveX and IICT Mumbai Launched ‘Media Tech Incubator’ to Boost AVGC-XR Startups
Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Japan from August 29 to 30, 2025
India, Thailand Joint Military Exercise ‘Maitree 2025’ Begins in Umroi, Meghalaya
SBI, AFD Signed EUR 100 Million LoC to Boost Green Financing in India
Educate Girls Becomes First Indian NGO to Win Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025
Gov Appoints T.C.A Kalyani as 29th CGA with Immediate Effect
BHEL Signs an LAToT with DMRL Hyderabad to Manufacture Fused Silica Radar Domes
DRDO Delivers Naval Flare System for Kalvari-Class Submarines to Indian Navy
India Tops 16th Asian Shooting Championship with 50 Gold Medals
India to Participate in Pickleball World Cup 2025 For First Time
Oscar Piastri Wins Dutch Grand Prix 2025
National Nutrition Week 2025 – September 1-7

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
Overview of Union Minister Amit Shah’s Two-Day Visit to Gujarat from August 30 to 31, 2025
Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Cooperation , was on a two-day visit
to Gujarat from August 30 to 31, 2025, to participate in celebration events and to inaugurate and launch
various development projects.

Exam Hints:
✓ What? Visit of Union Minister Amit Shah
✓ Where? Gujarat
✓ Inauguration: Inaugurated Urban Health Centres, Jan Rakshak Projects, redeveloped Sardar Baug
Garden
✓ Launches: Dial-112 ERSS Project, Sardar Baug Garden
Highlights of the Visit:
During his visit to Gujarat, Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Urban Health Centres, Jan Rakshak
Projects, redeveloped Sardar Baug Garden, and led a Plantation Drive.
Urban Health Centre: Inaugurated two Urban Health Centres in the Gota Ward, built at a cost of
approximately Rs.3.84 crores, and Chandoliya Ward, built at a cost of approximately Rs.3.76 crores, in
Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
• It offers various healthcare services under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY),
Ayushman Bharat (AB), Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) card facilities, maternal and
child healthcare, pediatrics, immunization, and other services.
Plantation Drive: He led a plantation drive along with the Chief Minister (CM) of Gujarat Bhupendra
Patel under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative, encouraging citizens to plant trees in honor of their
mothers.
• The drive was organized by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) at Ayushman Van in
Ghatolia ward of Ahmedabad.
Jan Rakshak Projects:
Dial-112 ERSS: He launched the Dial-112 Janrakshak Emergency Response Support System (ERSS), a
single toll-free emergency response number, integrating police, fire, ambulance, women and child helplines,
and disaster response into a single streamlined platform.
• It replaces multiple toll-free numbers with an aim to simplify assistance during critical situations.
• The Gujarat Government will allocate Rs. 92 crore per year to operate the Dial-112 Emergency
Response Support System.
Janrakshak Vehicles: He flagged off a fleet of 500 specially equipped Janrakshak vehicles, deployed across
Gujarat to quickly respond to emergency calls. The vehicles are equipped with Global Positioning
System(GPS) trackers, wireless systems, first-aid kits, and digital connectivity, enabling real-time
monitoring and rapid response.

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SERC: As part of the initiative, a State Emergency Response Centre (SERC) has been operational 24×7 in
Ahmedabad.
• The call center, equipped with 150 seats, is linked to all emergency and public services via an
integrated system.
Sardar Baug Garden:
Event:Inaugurated the redeveloped Sardar Baug Garden in Jamalpur, Ahmedabad.
Garden: The garden, spanning approximately 26,050 square metres (sq m), was redeveloped under a
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Model, with funding support of Rs.12 crores from the UNM foundation.
About Gujarat:
Chief Minister (CM) – Bhupendra Patel
Governor – Acharya Devvrat
Capital – Gandhinagar
Ramsar Sites – Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary

PRYMA Aerospace’s Arjuna Drone Earns DGCA Certification for Agriculture

In August 2025, PRYMA Aerospace Private Limited received Type Certification from the Directorate
General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation(MoCA), for its Arjuna drone, enabling
its deployment in agriculture.
Exam Hints:
✓ What? DGCA granted Type Certification
✓ To Whom? PRYMA Aerospace
✓ Name of Drone: Arjuna drone
✓ Purpose: Deployment in agriculture across India
✓ Recent Approval: PRYM’s Drone School of Excellence
approved as an RPTO
About Arjuna Drone:
Drone: This drone is a homegrown, indigenously developed
quadcopter Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), classified as a small-class rotorcraft with vertical
take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities.
Agricultural Applications: With this certification, the Arjuna drone can now be deployed for crop spraying
and precision farming, boosting efficiency and promoting sustainable practices in Indian agriculture.
Drone Training : This approval comes after DGCA recognized PRYM’s Drone School of Excellence as a
Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO), establishing India’s first end-to-end drone ecosystem, from
manufacturing and pilot training to deployment through the Salam Kisan platform.

MoTA Launches ‘Adi Vaani’, India’s first AI-powered Translator for Tribal language
In August 2025, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), announced the launch of the Beta Version of ‘Adi
Vaani’ – India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered translator for Tribal languages.
• Adi Vaani leverages AI to systematically digitize, preserve, and revitalize tribal languages,
addressing the challenge of their decline.
Exam Hints:
✓ What? Launch of Adi Vaani, AI-powered tribal language translator
✓ Launched by :MoTA
✓ Developed by: IIT Delhi, BITS Pilani, IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Nava Raipur and TRIs.
✓ Adi Vaani: AI tool to safeguard tribal languages
✓ Languages: Santali, Bhili, Mundari, Gondi
✓ Objective: Safeguard, preserve & revitalize tribal languages

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About Adi Vaani:

Overview: It is an AI-powered translation tool envisioned as the groundwork for developing a future large
language model focused on tribal languages.

• The project integrates advanced AI technologies with community-led initiatives to safeguard,

promote, and rejuvenate tribal languages and cultures across India.
Collaboration: Developed by a national consortium of premier institutions led by the Indian Institute of
Technology, Delhi (IIT-D), along with Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS
Pilani), International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H), and International Institute
of Information Technology, Naya Raipur (IIIT-NR), in collaboration with Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs)
in Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh (MP), Chhattisgarh, and Meghalaya.
Objectives: The project aims to:
• Enable real-time translation (text and speech) between Hindi/English and tribal languages.
• Provide interactive language learning for students and early learners.
• Digitally preserve folklore, oral traditions, and cultural heritage.
• Support digital literacy, healthcare communication, and civic inclusion in tribal communities.
• Awareness on government schemes and important speeches.
Languages: In its Beta launch, Adi Vaani will support – Santali (Odisha), Bhili (MP), Mundari
(Jharkhand), Gondi (Chhattisgarh).
• Additional languages including Kui and Garo are under development for the next phase.
Methodology and Features:
AI Language Models: Refined deployment of models such as No Language Left Behind (NLLB)
and IndicTrans2 for low-resource tribal languages.
Functional Toolkit:
• Text-to-Text, Text-to-Speech, Speech-to-Text, Speech-to-Speech translations.
• Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for digitizing manuscripts and primers.
• Bilingual dictionaries and curated repositories.
• Subtitles for Prime Minister’s speeches, health advisories (e.g., Sickle Cell Disease awareness), and
information on government schemes and initiatives in tribal languages.
Integration: This initiative supports India’s constitutional values of diversity and equality while promoting
major national programs like Digital India, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan,
Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, and Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha
Abhiyan(PM JANMAN).
Impact: Safeguard tribal knowledge systems and cultural expressions through systematic digitization.
• Enable tribal communities with access to education, healthcare, and public services in their native
languages.
India’s Linguistic Landscape:
Tribal Languages: India is home to 461 tribal languages spoken by Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 71 distinct
tribal mother tongues (Census of India, 2011).

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• Among them, 81 languages are classified as vulnerable and 42 as critically endangered, with many
at risk of extinction owing to inadequate documentation and gaps in intergenerational
transmission.
About Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MoTA):
Union Minister – Jual Oram (Constituency – Sundargarh, Odisha)
Minister of State (MoS) – Durga Das Uikey (Constituency – Betul, Madhya Pradesh, MP)

WaveX and IICT Mumbai Launched ‘Media Tech Incubator’ to Boost AVGC-XR Startups
In August 2025, WaveX, the startup program initiated by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB)
in partnership with the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT-Mumbai), Maharashtra has
announced the launch of a dedicated Media Tech Startup Incubator.
• This newly launched initiative is designed to support and nurture high-potential ventures in the
AVGC-XR sector (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality).
Exam Hints:
✓ What? Launch of Media Tech Startup Incubator
✓ Launched: WaveX and IICT-Mumbai
✓ Where: IICT Mumbai, Maharashtra
✓ Model: Two-phase model (Active Phase, and Passive Phase)
✓ Startups: 15(1st-Batch)
✓ Significance: To promote startups in the AVGC-XR sector.
About Media Tech Startup Incubator:
Two-phase Model: The new incubator will function on a two-phase model i.e. Active Phase and Passive
Phase.
• Active Phase: In this phase, startups will receive
support in areas like business modelling, product
development, branding, fundraising, and media
regulations, with sandbox testing opportunities in
Over The Top (OTT), Visual Effects (VFX), Virtual
Reality (VR), gaming, animation, publishing, and
post-production.
• Passive Phase: This phase includes global
showcases through Waves Bazaar, focus on lighter
mentorship, investor engagement and industry
associations.
Key Facilities: The incubator will offer various facilities such
as: co-working spaces, Audiovisual(AV)/digital labs, hosting
servers, high-speed Local Area Network (LAN)/Wireless
Fidelity (Wi-fi), Amazon Web Services (AWS)/Google Cloud credits, among others.
Global Tech Giants: Programs will include masterclasses by global leaders from tech giants such
as: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, among others, along with focused bootcamps, policy clinics, and investor
connect sessions.
Governance: WaveX will administer the governance of the program with quarterly-basis reviews under the
mentorship of MIB.
1st-Batch: As per MIB, 15 startups will be selected for the 1st batch of this new initiative in IICT Campus
with a fee of Rs 8,500 including Goods and Services Tax (GST) per month.
• The last date to apply for the 1st –batch is September 07, 2025.

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Japan from August 29 to 30, 2025
The Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi undertook a two-day official visit to Japan from August
29 to 30 2025, at the invitation of Shigeru Ishiba, PM of Japan. This marked PM Modi’s 8th visit to Japan
and 1st to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit.

• He arrived at Tokyo International Airport in Tokyo, Japan, where he was received by ONO Keiichi,
Japan’s Ambassador to India, and Sibi George, India’s Ambassador to Japan.
Exam Hints:
✓ What? Overview of PM Modi’s visit to Japan
✓ Invited by: Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba
✓ 15th India-Japan Annual Summit: Kantei, Tokyo, Japan
✓ Key Outcomes of Summit: 13 MoUs and agreements and 8 new announcements/launch of
initiatives
✓ New Initiatives: Economic Security Initiative; India-Japan AI Initiative; Next-Generation Mobility
Partnership; among others
✓ 5 Priority Areas outlined by PM Modi: Manufacturing, Technology & Innovation, Green-Energy
Transition, Next-Gen Infrastructure, Skill Development, and People-to-People Ties
✓ Investment Pledged : JPY 10 trillion (in next 10 years)
Key Highlights of the Visit:
India-Japan Economic Forum:
Forum: On August 29 2025, PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba attended the
India-Japan Economic Forum held in Tokyo.
Organised by: The forum was jointly organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and
Keidanren, Japan Business Federation.
Key Areas of Cooperation: PM Narendra Modi also outlined 5 key areas to foster greater business
collaboration between India and Japan:
• Manufacturing sector: including batteries, robotics, semiconductors, ship-building, and nuclear
energy;
• Technology and Innovation: which includes Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Computing,
Space and Biotechnology;
• Green-Energy Transition;
• Next-Gen Infrastructure: including mobility, high speed rail and logistics;
• Skill development and People-to-People ties.
12th IJBLF Report: During the forum, the report of 12th India Japan Business Leaders’ Forum (IJBLF) was
presented by the co-chairs of IJBLF to leaders of both countries.

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Announcement of Key MoUs: During the event, Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) announced key Business-to-Business (B2B)
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed between Indian and Japanese companies across various
sectors such as: steel, Artificial Intelligence (AI), space, education and skills, clean energy and human
resource exchanges.
15th India-Japan Annual Summit:
PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba attended the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit held at
Kantei (Japan), the official resident of Japanese PM.
• Both India and Japan have expanded their Special Strategic and Global Partnership with the
signing of 13 MoUs and other agreements covering human resource exchange, environment,
digital technologies, space and cultural cooperation.
• PM Narendra Modi has invited Japan’s PM Ishiba, to attend the AI Impact Summit which is
scheduled to be hosted by India from February 19-20, 2026.
13 MoUs/Bilateral Documents:
India-Japan Joint Vision for the Next Decade: Leaders of both countries unveiled a comprehensive 10-
year roadmap for economic and functional cooperation in 8 key areas of bilateral cooperation: economic
partnership, economic security, mobility, ecological sustainability, technology and innovation, health,
people-to-people and state-prefecture engagements.
Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation: It is a comprehensive framework, designed to strengthen
defense and security cooperation between the two countries to respond to contemporary security
challenges in line with Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Action Plan for India: Both countries signed an action plan aims to promote two-way exchange of 500,000
people between India and Japan, particularly 50,000 skilled and semi-skilled personnel from India to Japan
in the next 5 years.
Joint Crediting Mechanism: Both countries signed a MoU on cooperation on joint crediting mechanism, an
instrument to facilitate the diffusion of decarbonizing technologies, products, systems, and infrastructure.
• This will contribute to India’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction goals; promote Japanese
investment in India and India’s sustainable development.
India-Japan Digital Partnership 2.0: This document aims to boost bilateral collaboration in digital public
infrastructure, development of digital talent and joint Research & Development (R&D) in advanced
emerging technologies such as: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and semiconductors.
Mineral Resources: The MoU in this field aims to accelerate cooperation in supply chain resilience for
critical minerals including through the development of processing technologies, joint investments for
exploration and mining.
Exchange of Diplomats/Academics: Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service, India has signed a MoU
with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, to promote exchanges between diplomats, academics, officials,
experts, and researchers to advance mutual understanding in the field of foreign policy.
Environment: This MoU aims to foster collaboration in areas related to environmental preservation such
as: pollution control, climate change, waste management, sustainable use of biodiversity and environmental
technologies.
Waste Water Management: This MoU aims to promote cooperation in effective reuse of wastewater and
decentralized wastewater management.
Collaboration between ISRO & JAXA: Indian space agency, Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO)
and Japanese space agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) signed an implementing
arrangement concerning the joint Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission to the south pole of the Moon
called Chandrayaan-5.

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• The agreement was signed between JAXA’s Vice-President (VP) Matsuura Mayumi and India’s
ambassador to Japan Sibi George.
• Chandrayaan-5 will be the 5th mission in India’s Chandrayaan series.
Joint SoI between MoS&T, India and MEXT, Japan: The Ministry of Science and
Technology (MoS&T), India has signed a joint Statement of Intent (SoI) with the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan, aimed to bolster cooperation in the field of science
and technology through the exchange of scientists and researchers, strengthen institutional cooperation
between research and scientific institutions of both countries.
Key Outcomes:
Investment: Japan has pledged to raise investments worth Japanese Yen (JPY) 10 trillion (approximately
USD 65 billion) into India over the next 10 years.
Economic Security Initiative: Both India and Japan launched the Economic Security Initiative, aimed to
promote supply chain resilience in key strategic sectors like: semiconductors, clean energy,
telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, and new and emerging technologies.
• They also formally issued an Economic Security Fact Sheet which contains detailed list of actual
cooperation in these fields.
India-Japan AI Initiative: This newly launched initiative aims to promote collaboration in Large Language
Models (LLMs), training, capacity-building, and support for businesses and start-ups to foster an innovative
and trustworthy AI ecosystem.
Next-Generation Mobility Partnership: It is designed to promote Government-to-Government (G2G) and
Business-to-Business (B2B) partnerships in sectors like: infrastructure, logistics, and mobility, particularly
railways, aviation, roads, shipping and ports, primarily focusing on Make-in-India of mobility products and
solutions.
India-Japan SMEs Forum: This new forum aims to bolster collaboration between Indian and Japanese
Small, Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Sustainable Fuel Initiative: It is designed to promote energy security, farmer livelihoods, and advance R&D
in technologies related sustainable fuels like: biogas and biofuels.
High-Level Exchanges: Both countries have agreed to high-level exchanges between states and prefectures,
including 3 visits in each direction to be organised by the Foreign Offices of respective countries.
Setting-Up of Business Forums: Both countries announced the establishment of business forums between
India and two regions of Kansai and Kyushu to bolster business, people-to-people and cultural linkages.
Gifts Exchanged Between Two Countries:
Daruma Doll Gifted to PM Modi: PM Modi was gifted with a traditional Daruma doll by Rev Seishi Hirose,
Chief Priest of the Shorinzan Daruma-ji temple, Takasaki Gunma in Tokyo, Japan.
• This hollow, round, Japanese doll is modeled after Indian monk from Kancheepuram (Tamil
Nadu, TN) Bodhidharma, founder of the Zen tradition of Buddhism.
Ramen Bowl to Japan’s PM: PM Narendra Modi presented a set of vintage precious stone bowls with
silver chopsticks to his Japanese counterpart Ishiba.
• It included a large brown moonstone bowl (sourced from Andhra Pradesh, AP) along with 4
smaller ones, drawing inspiration from Japan’s donburi and soba rituals.
Pashmina Shawl to Spouse of Japan’s PM: He also presented a Kashmiri Pashmina Shawl made from the
soft undercoat of the Changthangi goat (found in Ladakh, India) in hand-painted papier mache box to the
spouse of Japan’s PM.
About Japan:
Prime Minister (PM) – Shigeru Ishiba
Capital- Tokyo
Currency- Japanese Yen (JPY)

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India, Thailand Joint Military Exercise ‘Maitree 2025’ Begins in Umroi, Meghalaya
On September 1, 2025, the 14th edition of the “Exercise Maitree”, a joint annual military exercise between
the Indian Army (IA) and the Royal Thai Army (RTA) has begun at the Foreign Training Node (FTN)
in Umroi, Meghalaya.

• The exercise, scheduled from September 1 to 14, 2025, is designed to enhance the operational
capabilities of IA and RTA in counter-terrorism operation in semi-urban terrain.
Exam Hints:
✓ Event? Exercise Maitree 2025
✓ When? September 1-14, 2025
✓ Where? Umroi, Meghalaya
✓ Armies: Indian Army (IA) and the Royal Thai Army (RTA)
✓ 2025 Edition: 14th
✓ First Edition: 2006
✓ Purpose: To enhance counter terrorism capabilities in semi-urban terrain
Background:
First edition: The exercise began in 2006, conducted alternatively by India and Thailand.
Maitree: The word “Maitree” means “friendship” in Sanskrit and Thai languages, symbolizing the historical,
cultural, and defence ties between India and Thailand.
Aim: The exercise aims to share best practices and improve tactical coordination in alignment with United
Nations (UN) peacekeeping standards.
Previous Edition: The 13th edition took place at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province of Thailand.
Exercise Maitree 2025:
Participation: The exercise features combined training of infantry components, with each side typically
contributing 50 to 76 soldiers.
Objectives: The key objectives of the exercise are to focus on the counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency
operations in semi-urban and jungle terrain, to enhance joint planning, decision-making, and execution of
military operations.
• It also aims to reinforce cooperation in maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific and the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)region.
Training Activities: The exercise comprises tactical drills such as establishing joint operation and
surveillance centres, drones and counter-drone operations; Weapons training such as Close-quarter battle
drills, live firing; Field Exercises such as Jungle warfare maneuvers; Mission Simulation, including
Evacuation, hostage rescue, cordon-and-search operations.
Significance: India hosts the Exercise Maitree after 5 years since 2019.
About Meghalaya:
Chief Minister (CM) – Conrad Sangma
Governor – C.H. Vijayashankar
Capital – Shillong
National Park (NP) – Nokrek NP, Balpakram NP

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BANKING & FINANCE

SBI, AFD Signed EUR 100 Million LoC to Boost Green Financing in India
In August 2025, State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), has signed a Line of
Credit (LoC) agreement worth EUR 100 million with France based Agence Francaise de
Development (AFD) at its Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) branch at Gandhinagar in
Gujarat.
• This partnership supports India’s shift to a low-carbon economy and strengthens climate
resilience, promoting green financing.
Exam Hints:
• What? Signing of LoC agreement
• Entities: SBI and AFD
• Where? Gandhinagar, Gujarat
• Total Amount: EUR 100 million
• Objective: To strengthen climate mitigation and adaptation efforts
Key Details of MoU:
Funds Utilization: As per the agreement, the funds raised through this partnership will be utilised
in climate mitigation actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions to slow down global warming
and climate adaptation measures to adjust systems, practices, and infrastructure to minimize damage
caused by climate change.
Key Role: This strategic partnership enables SBI to use AFD’s expertise in climate finance and align with
global sustainability frameworks including support for innovative green technologies, project structuring,
and ESG integration to ensure measurable environmental and social impact.
SBI Target: This collaboration is in alignment with SBI’s goal of achieving a green portfolio accounting
for 7.5%-10% of its domestic gross advances by 2030.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Educate Girls Becomes First Indian NGO to Win Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025
On August 31, 2025, the Indian Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) Foundation to Educate Girls Globally (FEGG),
popularly known as Educate Girls, was announced as one of the recipients of the 67th Ramon Magsaysay
Award, becoming the first Indian organisation to receive this prestigious honour.

•Educate Girls has been named for its commitment to addressing cultural stereotyping through the
education of girls and young women.
Exam Hints:
✓ Event: Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025
✓ Edition: 67th

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✓ Winners: Educate Girls(1st Indian NGO), Shaahina Ali(Maldives), Flaviano Antonio L. Villanueva(the
Philippines)
✓ Launched: 1958
✓ Honours Include: Medallion, citation certificate, and USD 50,000 cash prize
About Educate Girls:
Overview: Educate Girls was founded in 2007 by Safeena Husain in Rajasthan.
Vision: It aims to achieve behavioural, social and economic transformation for all girls towards an India
where all children have equal opportunities to access quality education.
Goal: The goal is to improve access and quality of education for 10 million (mn) learners cumulatively
by 2035.
Development Impact Bond (DIB): The organisation launched the world’s 1st DIB in education in 2015,
aimed at tying financial aid to outcomes.
Growth: Starting with 50 pilot village schools, the initiative has grown to encompass more than 30,000
villages in India’s most underserved regions, benefiting over two million girls and maintaining a retention
rate exceeding 90%.
Pragati: It is an open-schooling programme introduced by Educate Girls, to enable young women aged 15-
29 to complete their education and access lifelong opportunities.
• The programme started with 300 learners and has since expanded to over 31,500 participants.
2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awards winners:
Other 2025 Awardees:The other 2025 winners were Shaahina Ali from the Maldives for her
environmental work and Flaviano Antonio L. Villanueva from the Philippines for his efforts to uplift the
poor and marginalised.
Award Ceremony:The winners will be presented with their awards at the 67th Ramon Magsaysay Award
Presentation Ceremonies at Metropolitan Theatre in Manila on November 7, 2025.
2025 Recipients:

Awardee /
Country Recognition
Organisation

Foundation to
Educate Girls
India Promoting girls’ and young women’s education
Globally(FEGG)
(Educate Girls)

Shaahina Ali Maldives Environmental leadership in marine conservation

Flaviano Antonio L.
Philippines Service to marginalized communities and the poor
Villanueva
About Ramon Magsaysay Award:
Background: Asia’s highest honour was launched in 1958, recognises and honours individuals and
organisations in Asia, regardless of race, creed, gender, or nationality, who have achieved distinction and
have helped others generously without aiming for public recognition.
Founding Purpose: It was founded to preserve former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay’s example
of integrity in governance and idealism in a democratic society.
Honours Conferred:Each winner will be conferred with:
• A medallion bearing the likeness of President Ramon Magsaysay,
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• A cash prize of USD 50,000

Indian Recipients: Dr. R. Ravi Kannan (2023); Ravish Kumar (2019); Bezwada Wilson (2016); Anshu Gupta
(2015); Arvind Kejriwal (2006); Mahasweta Devi (1997); Satyajit Ray (1967); Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
(1966); Mother Teresa (1962); Vinoba Bhave (1958).
About Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF):
The RMAF is an international wholly independent non-profit organization (NPO) that manages the Ramon
Magsaysay Award, pursuing the objective of “honoring greatness of spirit in selfless service to the people of
Asia.”
Chairperson – Edgar O.Chua
Headquarters – Manila, Phillipines
Established – 1957

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Gov Appoints T.C.A Kalyani as 29th CGA with Immediate Effect
On September 1, 2025, Government of India (GoI) appointed T.C.A Kalyani, a 1991 batch Indian Civil
Accounts Service (ICAS) officer, as the 29th Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in the Department of
Expenditure (DoE), Ministry of Finance (MoF) with immediate effect.

• She succeeds S.S. Dubey, who retires on August 31, 2025, after serving in the role since March
2023.
Exam Hints:
✓ What? Appointment of 29th Controller General of Accounts(CGA
✓ Who? T.C.A Kalyani
✓ By whom? Government of India (GoI)
✓ Succeedor: S.S. Dubey
✓ Department: Department of Expenditure(DoE), MoF
✓ Effective Date: September 1, 2025
About T.C.A Kalyani:
Key Ministries Served: T.C.A Kalyani has served in ministries, including the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications, the Ministry of Finance
(MoF), the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), the Ministry of Chemicals and
Fertilizers(MoCF), the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), and the Ministry of Home Affairs
(MHA).
Previous Role: Before assuming charge as CGA, She served as the Principal Chief Controller of Accounts (Pr.
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Contributions: Her expertise includes leading the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) rollout for farmers’
fertilizer purchases, digital transformation of billing systems at Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
(MTNL), and restructuring financial frameworks at the Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited (FCIL).
Recognition: Recognized as a champion of transparency and efficiency, She has led several innovative
initiatives aimed at improving public expenditure management and digital accounting.
About Controller General of Accounts (CGA):
Advisor: It is the Principal Accounting Adviser to the GoI and is responsible for establishing and
maintaining a technically sound Management Accounting system.
Functions: Its functions include preparing the monthly and annual analysis of expenditure, revenues,
borrowings and fiscal indicators of the GoI.
• It leads initiatives in digitisation of government payments, Public Financial Management System
(PFMS), and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• It frames and enforces government accounting rules, procedures, and standards, Manages the
Central Payment and Accounting System through Pay & Account offices, Central Pension
Accounting office, etc.
Act: The functions of the CGA are governed by the Allocation of Business Rules, 1961, (framed under
Article 77 of the constitution).
Eligibility: The senior officers of the ICAS with over 30 years of service are appointed by the Appointments
Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on the recommendation of MoF.
About Controller General of Accounts (CGA):
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Established – 1975

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

BHEL Signs an LAToT with DMRL Hyderabad to Manufacture Fused Silica Radar Domes
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), signed a License Agreement
for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) with the Defence Metallurgical Research
Laboratory (DMRL) Hyderabad (Telangana), a premier laboratory under Defence Research and
Development Organization (DRDO) in August 2025.
Exam Hints:
✓ What? License Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) signed
✓ Entities: BHEL and DMRL Hyderabad (DRDO)
✓ For? Manufacture of fused silica radar domes
✓ Manufacturing Technology: Cold Isostatic Pressing and Sintering Route
Purpose: The agreement empowers BHEL to produce fused silica radar domes (Radomes) a vital
component used in seeker-based guidance systems of missiles—by adopting advanced Cold Isostatic
Pressing and Sintering techniques.
• DMRL, recognized for advanced expertise in high-temperature alloys and ceramics, has
transferred this strategically critical technology to BHEL.
Radar Domes: A Radome is a protective outer shell that covers a radar antenna or a missile seeker. It
protects the sensitive radar systems from harsh environmental conditions such as heat, rain, dust, and
aerodynamic forces.
• It ensures the onboard radar system can accurately track and guide weapons, even at supersonic
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DRDO Delivers Naval Flare System for Kalvari-Class Submarines to Indian Navy
On August 29, 2025, the Signal Star Naval Flare system, developed for the Kalvari-class submarines of Indian
Navy (IN), to strengthen the underwater warfare capabilities of India, was handed over to Rear
Admiral Rupak Barua, Director General of Naval Armament Inspection (DG-NAI), at a ceremony held in
Pune, Maharashtra.
Exam Hints:
✓ What? The Signal Star Naval Flare system was handed over
✓ Who? Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
✓ For which? the Kalvari-class submarines of Indian Navy (IN)
✓ Where? In Pune, Maharashtra.
✓ Developed by: High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) of DRDO
About Naval Flare System:
Developer: The system was developed by the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) of
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Technology: The naval flare system enhances submarine survivability by acting as a countermeasure
against enemy torpedoes.
• It emits red and white lights while generating decoy heat and sound signals, confusing enemy
torpedoes and sensors and directing them away from the submarine.
Mission: The development is part of a Mission-Mode Project (MMP), initiated by DRDO in March 2025,
titled “Indigenous Development of Signal Flares (Green & Red)”

SPORTS
India Tops 16th Asian Shooting Championship with 50 Gold Medals
The 16th Asian Shooting Championship was held from August 16 to 30, 2025, at the Shymkent Shooting
Plaza in Shymkent,Kazakhstan. The competition featured 748 athletes from 27 countries across Asia
participating in various shooting disciplines at senior and junior levels.

•India’s contingent of 35 senior shooters and 129 junior athletes created history by topping the
medal tally for the first time, winning a total of 99 medals, including 50 gold, 26 silver, and 23
bronze.
• The championship was organized by the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) in collaboration
with the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) and the Kazakhstan Shooting Sport
Federation.
Exam Hints:
✓ Event: 16th Asian Shooting Championship (2025)
✓ Venue: Shymkent Shooting Plaza, Shymkent, Kazakhstan (16–30 August 2025)

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✓ India’s Medal Tally: 99 medals (50 Gold, 26 Silver, 23 Bronze) – Best-ever & First time topping
medal tally
✓ Top 3 Nations: India (1st), Kazakhstan (2nd – 70 medals, 21 Gold), China (3rd – 37 medals, 15 Gold)
✓ Special Achievements: India swept all Mixed Air Rifle Golds; Junior Women clean sweep in 25m
Pistol
Medal Tally – Top 5 Countries

Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total

1 India 50 26 23 99

2 Kazakhstan 21 24 25 70

3 China 15 17 5 37

4 Korea 12 21 22 55

5 Iran 3 6 8 17
Key Indian Performances:
10m Air Pistol Men Youth: Girish Gupta won a Gold Medal, while Dev Pratap secured Silver, ensuring a 1-
2 finish for India.
Junior 10m Men’s Air Pistol: India bagged 2 Gold and 3 Silver medals, with Kapil Bainsla winning Gold in
the Junior Men’s Air Pistol event.
• The senior and junior men’s teams clinched silver in their team events.
Junior Women’s 10m Air Pistol: Rashmika Sahgal won Gold with a dominant score of 241.9, and also
clinched Team Gold with Vanshika Chaudhary and Mohini Singh.
Women’s 10 Air Rifle: Elavenil Valarivan won gold by setting a new Asian record of 253.6 points.
Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions: Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar clinched gold, edging out China’s Zhao
Wenyu by 0.5 points.
Men’s Skeet: Anantjeet Singh Naruka secured his first individual gold, defeating former Asian Games
champion Mansour Al-Rashidi with 57 hits out of 60.
India’s Mixed & Junior Achievements
Mixed 10m Air Rifle Team: Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan won gold by defeating the Chinese duo
at 17-11.
Men’s 10m Air Rifle Team: Rudrankksh Patil, Arjun Babuta, and Kiran Jadhav secured Gold with
1892.5 points, ahead of China and South Korea.
Junior Women’s 25m pistol: Payal Khatri (gold), Naamya Kapoor (silver), and Tejaswani (bronze),
thereby achieving a clean sweep. The team claimed silver overall.
25m Standard Pistol: Gurpreet Singh won his first international individual gold.
• Also, together with Harsh Gupta, they clinched the team gold.
Men’s Double Trap: Ankur Mittal clinched the gold medal by setting a world record with 107 hits.
Women’s Trap: Neeru Dhanda clinched gold, contributing to India’s dominance in the medal standings.
Click here to view the overall result
Aboutthe International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF):
President – Luciano Rossi
Headquarters – Munich, Germany
Founded – 1907

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India to Participate in Pickleball World Cup 2025 For First Time

On August 31, 2025, the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), the official National Sports Federation for
Pickleball under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), announced India’s first-ever team to
participate in the Pickleball World Cup 2025.
Exam Hints:
✓ What? India to Participate in Pickleball World Cup 2025
✓ Event: Florida, United States of America (USA)
✓ Team Composition: 14-member squad selected across three categories
✓ Alliance: Global Sports(India), APP (USA), CNPL, EPF, NPL (Australia), and Pickleball D-Joy
(Vietnam)
About Pickleball World Cup 2025:
World Cup: The selected team will compete in the Pickleball World Cup 2025, scheduled to be held under
the Global Pickleball Federation, from October 27 to November 2, 2025, in Florida, United States of America
(USA).
Team Composition: 14-member squad selected across three categories:Open Category, Under-16 Category
and 50+ Category.
Alliance: India’s Global Sports (also known as Global Sports Pickleball), a sports management and
promotion company, became a founding member of the world’s first Global Pickleball Alliance, which
aims to create the world’s first professional global pickleball tour, starting in 2026.
• The alliance includes Association of Pickleball Players (APP) (USA), Canadian National Pickleball
League (CNPL), European Pickleball Federation (EPF), National Pickleball League (NPL)
(Australia), Pickleball England, and Pickleball D-Joy (Vietnam).

Oscar Piastri Wins Dutch Grand Prix 2025

On 31 August 2025, Australian Formula One (F1) driver Oscar Piastri (McLaren) secured victory at the
35th edition of the Dutch Grand Prix 2025 held at Circuit Zandvoort, Netherlands. Piastri led all 72 laps,
maintaining a consistent pace.

• The Dutch Grand Prix 2025 was the fifteenth round of the 2025 Formula One World
Championship and Oscar Piastri secured his seventh victory of the season.
• Piastri extended his lead to 34 points over Norris with 9 races remaining in the season.
Exam Hints:
✓ Event: 2025 Dutch Grand Prix
✓ Venue: Zandvoort Circuit, Netherlands
✓ Winner: Oscar Piastri (Australia – Team McLaren)
✓ Runner-up: Max Verstappen (Red Bull, Netherlands)
Other Racing Highlights:
Podium Finish: Max Verstappen (Red Bull, Netherlands) secured second place on home soil, while Isack
Hadjar (Racing Bulls, France), aged 20, achieved his maiden Formula One podium, finishing third
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Teammate Exit: McLaren teammate Lando Norris retired on Lap 65 due to engine failure caused by an oil
leak while running second, ending the team’s 1–2 dominance.
Ferrari Setbacks: Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc retired after separate crashes.
Hamilton hit the wall in Lap 23 during light rain, while Leclerc collided with Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli on
Lap 53.
Top 3 Positions of F1 Dutch GP 2025:
Rank Driver Team
1 Oscar Piastri (Australia) McLaren
2 Max Verstappen (Netherlands) Red Bull Racing
3 Isack Hadjar (France) Racing Bulls

IMPORTANT DAYS
National Nutrition Week 2025 – September 1-7
National Nutrition Week (NNW) is observed across India every year from 1st to 7th September as an
important annual event to promote awareness about nutrition.

Theme:
2025 Theme: “Eat Right for a Better Life.”
Focus: The theme highlighted the importance of adopting balanced diets, safe food practices, and mindful
eating habits to improve overall health and well-being.
Exam Hints:
✓ Event: National Nutrition Week (NNW) 2025
✓ When? September 1-7
✓ 2025 Theme: Eat Right for a Better Life
✓ Initiated: In 1982 by the Food & Nutrition Board (FNB), MoWCD
✓ Global Commitment: Supports UN SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
✓ Campaigns: Linked with POSHAN Abhiyaan, Mid-Day Meal (MDM), and ICDS.
Background:
Origin : The idea of NNW was first introduced by the American Dietetic Association (now the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics) in 1975, with the goal of spreading awareness on the importance of nutrition and
promoting dietetics as a profession.
Adoption in India : India began observing National Nutrition Week in 1982 to address the challenges of
widespread malnutrition and deficiencies in essential micronutrients.
• The observance was initiated in 1982 by the Food and Nutrition Board(FNB), Ministry of Women
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FNB: The FNB was established in 1964 and was later dissolved in 2018, with its functions integrated into
other government nutrition programmes.
Leadership: This initiative is spearheaded by the MoWCD.
Significance of NNW 2025:
Global Commitment: It reinforces India’s dedication to achieving the United Nations(UN) Sustainable
Development Goal (SDG) 2 – Zero Hunger.
Healthy Living: It promotes healthy lifestyle choices to help prevent and manage Non-Communicable
Diseases (NCDs).
Government Campaigns: The government carries out nationwide nutrition campaigns through various
ministries, aligning them with key schemes such as POSHAN Abhiyaan (Prime Minister’s Overarching
Scheme for Holistic Nutrition), the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Programme, and Integrated Child Development
Services (ICDS).
About POSHAN Abhiyaan:
POSHAN Abhiyaan (2018): Launched by the Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi on 8th
March 2018 in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, this flagship programme of the Government of India(GoI) focuses on
improving the nutritional status of children, adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
POSHAN 2.0: An integrated version of the scheme, POSHAN 2.0 was approved for the period of 2021-22 to
2025-26.
• It consolidates and strengthens nutrition-related interventions to ensure wider coverage and
better outcomes.
About Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD):
Union Minister – Annpurna Devi (Constituency – Koderma, Jharkhand)
Minister of State (MoS) – Savitri Thankur (Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, MP)

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