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Alright doston, this video is all about the September 2025 monthly current affairs, covering around 160 questions. Key topics include awards, global rankings, international summits, sports, appointments, environmental initiatives, and various national and international events.
- Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2025 to Mohanlal
- India's rank in Global Innovation Index 2025 is 38th
- India announced first cross border rail link with Bhutan
Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2025 [0:10]
The Dada Saheb Phalke Award for 2025, given for 2023, was awarded to Malayalam actor Mohanlal at the 71st National Film Awards. This award is India's highest honour in cinema, with Devika Rani being the first recipient in 1969 and Mithun Chakraborty receiving it in 2022.
Global Innovation Index 2025 [1:24]
India's rank is 38th in the Global Innovation Index 2025, released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) with its headquarters in Genoa, Switzerland. The top three countries are Switzerland, Sweden, and the USA. The ranking considers factors like institutions, human capital and research, infrastructure, and knowledge and technology outputs.
25th SCO Summit 2025 [2:05]
China hosted the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 in Tianjin, presided over by President Xi Jinping, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi representing India. Laos became the 17th partner country, bringing the total member count to 10, with Belarus being the latest member. Discussions included promoting sovereign equality through the Global Governance Initiative and plans to establish an SCO Development Bank. SCO countries represent 42% of the world's population, 23% of global GDP, and 24% of the world's area. The SCO headquarters are in Beijing, China.
Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 [4:26]
India won the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025, defeating Pakistan in the final, which was hosted by the UAE. This was India's 9th title, with Suryakumar Yadav as the captain. Abhishek Sharma from India was the player of the series, scoring 314 runs.
Reappointment of Attorney General of India [5:14]
R. Venkataramani has been re-appointed as the Attorney General of India until 2027. Article 76 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Attorney General of India, who is the highest law officer.
Ramsar Sites in Bihar [5:39]
Two wetlands from Bihar, Gokul Jalasya in Buxar and Udaipur Lake, have been declared Ramsar sites. Also mentioned are the Nagi Bird Sanctuary and Nakti Bird Sanctuary in Jamui district. India now has a total of 93 Ramsar sites, with Tamil Nadu having the most (20) and Uttar Pradesh second (10). The Ramsar Convention focuses on wetlands of international importance.
Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve Added to UNESCO [6:50]
The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh has been added to UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Located in Lahaul and Spiti districts, it includes Pin Valley National Park, Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary, and Chandratal Wetland. Animals found here include the snow leopard and Himalayan ibex.
15th Vice President of India [7:36]
C. P. Radhakrishnan, former governor of Maharashtra, has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India. He is from Tamil Nadu. Article 63 of the Indian Constitution discusses the post of Vice President, and Article 64 states that the Vice President is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
US Open 2025 Winners [8:38]
Carlos Alcaraz from Spain won the men's singles title at the 2025 US Open, defeating Jannik Sinner from Italy. Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus won the women's singles title, defeating Amanda Anisimova from the USA. The US Open has a prize money of $75 million and is played on a hard surface.
56th GST Council Meeting [9:31]
In the 56th GST Council Meeting, the 12% and 28% GST slabs were abolished, and a simplified slab structure of 5%, 18%, and 40% was introduced. Essential goods fall under the 5% slab, while luxury and sin goods attract 40% GST. There is no GST on life and health insurance. The GST Council is a constitutional body established through the 101st Constitution Amendment Act of 2016.
Provisions of Sixth Schedule [10:49]
The provisions of the Sixth Schedule are provided under Articles 244(2) and 275(1) of the Indian Constitution. Ladakh is demanding inclusion in the Sixth Schedule to protect its tribal culture and land identity, as 97% of its population is tribal. The Sixth Schedule allows self-governance through Autonomous District Councils (ADCs). Currently, it covers Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
Ayurveda Day Celebration [12:01]
Ayurveda Day will be celebrated annually starting from 2025 on Dhanteras. The announcement was made by the AYUSH Ministry on September 23rd. The theme for this year is "Ayurveda for People and Planet."
India Obtains Exclusive Rights to Explore Polymetallic Sulphides [12:34]
India has obtained exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides in the Carlsberg Ridge, located in the Indian Ocean. Polymetallic sulphides are rocks containing sulphur along with metals like gold, silver, copper, and zinc. The agreement was signed by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. India is the first country to hold two ISA contracts for polymetallic sulphides exploration.
Duleep Trophy 2025-26 [14:43]
The Central Zone won the Duleep Trophy 2025-26, a cricket tournament. The runner-up was the South Zone, and the player of the series was Suransh Jain from Central Zone.
World Ozone Day [14:59]
World Ozone Day is celebrated every year on September 16th. This year's theme was "From Science to Global Action." The ozone layer protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation. The Montreal Protocol, signed in 1987, aims to stop the production of ozone-depleting substances like aerosols, chlorofluorocarbons, and halons, which are used for cooling and refrigeration.
Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Award 2025 [16:17]
The Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Award 2025 was organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. In the category of cities with a population of over 1 million, Indore ranked first, followed by Jabalpur. Amravati topped among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakhs, and Dewas topped among cities with a population less than 3 lakhs. Udaipur (Rajasthan) and Indore (Madhya Pradesh) received the status of Ramsar Wetland City.
Russia Develops mRNA-Based Cancer Vaccine [17:09]
Russia has developed an mRNA-based cancer vaccine named IntroMix. Initially, this vaccine can be used to treat colorectal cancer. mRNA, or messenger ribonucleic acid, acts as a messenger in our cells, instructing ribosomes on what kind of protein to produce.
NIRF Ranking 2025 [17:57]
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras topped the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2025 in the overall category. This ranking was released by the Education Ministry. IIM Ahmedabad topped in the management category, and Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, topped in the pharmacy category.
Controller General of Accounts (CGA) [18:27]
TCA Kalyani has been appointed as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA). The CGA is a non-constitutional body and serves as the principal accounting advisor to the Government of India, falling under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is a constitutional body under Article 148-151, with Girish Chandra Murmu as the present CAG, serving a tenure of 6 years.
India's First Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System [19:27]
India's first multi-lane free flow tolling system was launched on NH48 in Gujarat. This barrier-free technology uses FASTag and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to collect tolls without stopping.
World Rabies Day [20:03]
World Rabies Day is celebrated every year on September 28th. This year's theme was "Act Now, You, Me, Community." Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the Lyssavirus. Goa is India's first rabies-free state.
National Engineers Day [20:47]
National Engineers Day is celebrated on September 15th, on the birth anniversary of M. Visvesvaraya. The theme for 2025 is "Deep Tech and Engineering Excellence."
Teachers Day [21:18]
Teachers Day is celebrated every year on September 5th, on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the first Vice President and second President of India. This year's theme is "Inspiring the Next Generation of Learners."
India-Bhutan Cross Border Rail Link [21:47]
India has announced its first cross-border rail link with Bhutan. The project includes two lines: Kokrajhar (Assam, India) to Gelephu (Bhutan) and Banarhat (West Bengal, India) to Samtse (Bhutan). The total cost of the project is ₹4033 crore.
National E-Governance Award 2025 [22:46]
Rohini Gram Panchayat in Maharashtra won the Gold Award in the National E-Governance Award 2025. The award is given by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). Majlishpur in Tripura won the Silver Medal, and the Jury Award went to the Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI) in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
India's Largest Esports Complex [23:37]
India's largest esports complex, named Veer Savarkar Esports Complex, has been inaugurated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
World's First AI Cabinet Minister [24:08]
Albania has appointed the world's first AI cabinet minister, named Dela, by Prime Minister Edi Rama.
ISRO's Second Launch Site [24:27]
ISRO's second launch site is located in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu. From here, mainly SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle) will be launched. ISRO's headquarters are in Bengaluru.
Bharti Initiative by APEDA [25:04]
APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) is launching the Bharti initiative to boost agriculture-related food exports. Bharti stands for Bharat's Hub for Agritech Resilience, Advancement, and Incubation for Export Enablement. The objective is to empower 100 agri-food startups.
Yudh Abhyas 2025 [25:34]
Yudh Abhyas 2025, a joint military exercise between India and the USA, was conducted at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA.
India's First Integrative Oncology Research and Care Center [26:05]
India's first integrative oncology research and care center has been opened in Goa at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA). Oncology is the study of cancer. This center integrates Ayurveda, Yoga, and modern cancer care.
ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 [26:42]
India topped the medal table at the 2025 ISSF Junior World Cup, which was hosted in Germany and New Delhi. India won 11 gold, 14 silver, and 12 bronze medals.
India Elected as Interpol Asian Committee Member [27:24]
India has been elected as a member of the Interpol Asian Committee during the 25th Interpol Asian Regional Conference in Singapore. Interpol is the International Criminal Police Organization, formed in 1923, with headquarters in Lyon, France.
Gujarat's Fourth Solar Village [27:58]
Dhorado village has become Gujarat's fourth solar village under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana. This scheme aims to install rooftop solar panels with a total outlay of ₹75,000 crore, providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month for 1 crore households.
Demise of Zubeen Garg [28:40]
Zubeen Garg, a famous singer from Assam, recently passed away at the age of 52 in Singapore. He was also known as the "Voice of Assam."
India Signs Agreement with Mauritius [29:31]
India has signed an agreement with Mauritius to establish a satellite tracking station in Diego Garcia. Diego Garcia was previously controlled by the UK, but its sovereignty has now been transferred to Mauritius.
Demise of Sarada Hoffman [30:21]
Sarada Hoffman, who recently passed away, was associated with Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form from Tamil Nadu. She was from Chennai.
INSPIRE Awards 2024-25 [31:18]
Muzaffarpur, a district in Bihar, topped the INSPIRE Awards 2024-25 with 7403 student innovation ideas.
New Governor of Maharashtra [32:15]
Acharya Devvrat, who is also the Governor of Gujarat, has taken oath as the additional Governor of Maharashtra. The Governor is appointed by the President of India. Article 153 states that there shall be a Governor for each state, and Article 154 states that the executive power of the state shall be vested in the Governor.
India's First Gold Medal at Speed Skating World Championship 2025 [33:37]
Anand Kumar Velkumar won India's first-ever gold medal at the Speed Skating World Championship 2025, which was held in China. He won two gold medals and one bronze medal.
16th Armed Forces Conference [34:13]
The 16th Armed Forces Conference was held in Kolkata and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The theme was "Year of Reforms: Transformation for the Future."
Andhra Pradesh Sites in UNESCO's Tentative List [34:39]
Tirumala Hills and Eramatti Dibbalu (Red Sand Hills) from Andhra Pradesh have been added to UNESCO's tentative list in 2025.
77th Emmy Awards 2025 [35:45]
Winners of the 77th Emmy Awards 2025 include "The Studio" for Outstanding Comedy Series and "The Pit" for Outstanding Drama Series. Noah Weil won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama, and Brit Lore won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama.
Hindi Diwas [36:26]
Hindi Diwas is celebrated in India on September 14th. Part 17, Article 343 of the Constitution deals with the Official Language of the Union. Article 343(1) declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union.
Great Nicobar Island Project [37:07]
The NITI Aayog is projecting the Great Nicobar Island project, which includes an International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) at Galathea Bay, a new international airport, a township for residence, and a power plant using gas and solar energy.
New Prime Minister of France [38:43]
Sebastian Lecornu became the Prime Minister of France. The capital of France is Paris, and the current President is Emmanuel Macron.
India's First Overseas Defence Manufacturing Plant [39:17]
India's first overseas defense manufacturing plant will be established in Morocco by Tata Advanced Systems Limited in partnership with DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation). DRDO's headquarters are in New Delhi.
World Archery Championship 2025 [40:01]
India won one gold medal at the 2025 World Archery Championship, which was hosted by South Korea. The gold medal was won by the men's team category.
Chief Justice of Bombay High Court [40:44]
Shri Chandra Shekhar has become the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. Articles 214 to 231 in Part 6 of the Constitution deal with the High Courts. Article 214 states that there shall be a High Court for each state.
New Prime Minister of Thailand [41:34]
Anutin Charnvirakul became the new Prime Minister of Thailand. The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
World Para Powerlifting Championship 2025 [41:54]
India secured the third position in the World Para Powerlifting Championship 2025, held in Liverpool, England, with two gold medals.
Exercise Maitree 2025 [42:28]
Exercise Maitree 2025, a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army, was conducted in Thailand.
Vikram 3201 Microprocessor [42:54]
Vikram 3201, a 32-bit microprocessor, has been designed by ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and Semiconductor Laboratory, located in Chandigarh. It will be used in rockets like PSLV and GSLV.
BWF World Championship 2025 [43:26]
Shi Yuqi from China won the men's singles title at the BWF World Championship 2025. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won a bronze medal in the men's doubles category.
Adivani AI Translator for Tribal Languages [44:24]
Adivani is India's first AI-powered translator for tribal languages, developed by IIT Delhi and other institutes. Currently, it covers Santhali, Bhili, Mundari, and Gondi languages.
World Rhino Day [45:09]
World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22nd. There are five species of rhinos: Black and White (Africa), Greater One-Horned (India), Sumatran, and Javan (Asia).
World Archery Para Championship 2025 [45:43]
India secured the second position at the World Archery Para Championship 2025, held in South Korea, with two gold medals.
Naviya Initiative [46:15]
Naviya is an initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. It focuses on nurturing aspirations through vocational training for young adolescent girls aged 16-18, empowering them through education, life skills, and employment opportunities.
RBI Formation [47:24]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was formed on April 1, 1935, with its headquarters in Mumbai. The present Governor is Shaktikanta Das, who is the 26th Governor of RBI.
SAFF U-17 Football Title [47:42]
India won the 7th South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-17 Football title in Colombo, defeating Bangladesh.
Mukhi, Namibian Cheetah [47:57]
Mukhi is a female cub born to Namibian cheetah Jwala. As part of the world's first cheetah rehabilitation project, cheetahs were introduced to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
Krisis Media Award 2025 [48:38]
The Krisis Media Award 2025 was won by journalist Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
Director of Botanical Survey of India (BSI) [48:53]
Dr. Kanak Das has taken charge as the 13th Director of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI). The headquarters of BSI are in Kolkata, West Bengal.
AI-Powered Command Control Center at Tirumala Temple [49:12]
Tirumala Temple in Andhra Pradesh inaugurated India's first AI-powered Integrated Command Control Center for pilgrim safety, crowd prediction, and cybersecurity.
United Nations AI Center of Excellence [49:53]
IIT Madras has been nominated by India as the United Nations AI Center of Excellence.
Children in India 2025 Report [50:06]
The Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation released the 4th edition of the "Children in India 2025" report. According to the report, the infant mortality rate in India has reduced to 25 per 1000 children.
India's First Fleet of Electric Heavy Trucks [50:57]
India's first fleet of electric heavy trucks was launched at Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai.
INS Androth Commissioned [51:15]
INS Androth, the second anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft, was commissioned in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
China Launches G Visa [51:32]
China launched the G Visa to attract global talent, similar to the HB1 visa of the USA.
LEAP Program in Karnataka [52:00]
Karnataka launched the ₹3000 crore LEAP (Local Economy Accelerator Program) to boost startups.
Renaming of Ahmadnagar Railway Station [52:20]
Ahmadnagar railway station in Maharashtra was renamed Ahilya Nagar in honor of Ahilyabai Holkar.
Author of "Why the Constitution Matters" [52:42]
DY Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India, is the author of the book "Why the Constitution Matters."
Ballon d'Or 2025 Winners [53:00]
Ousmane Dembele (France) won the Ballon d'Or 2025 in the men's category, and Aitana Bonmati (Spain) won in the women's category.
Chief Justice of Patna High Court [53:25]
Justice P. B. Bajanthri has taken oath as the Chief Justice of Patna High Court.
Fastest Indian Century in ODI [53:44]
Smriti Mandhana scored the fastest Indian century in ODI in just 50 balls against Australia, breaking Virat Kohli's record.
LEADS 2025 Report [53:57]
Piyush Goyal launched the LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) 2025 report, which ranks Indian states and UTs on logistics performance and ease of trade.
Identity Cards for Women Self-Help Group Members [54:36]
Tamil Nadu became the first state in India to issue identity cards to Women Self-Help Group members.
India's Official Entry for the Oscars [54:54]
The film "Kaala Paani" has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars.
First Indian Bowler to Take 100 Wickets in T20 Internationals [55:13]
Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in T20 Internationals.
Anbu Karangal Scheme [55:25]
Tamil Nadu launched the Anbu Karangal scheme to support orphan children by providing education and financial support.
Gauranga Lal Das [56:09]
Gauranga Lal Das is the new High Commissioner of India to South Korea.
First Female FIDE Master from Bihar [56:15]
Maryam Fatima is the first female FIDE Master from Bihar.
National Policy on Geothermal Energy [56:35]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched India's first national policy on geothermal energy in 2025.
Swagat FI by SEBI [57:48]
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) launched Swagat FI (Single Window Automatic Generalized Access for Trusted Foreign Investor) to attract long-term foreign investment.
Shirui Lily Festival [58:19]
The 14th Shirui Lily Festival was celebrated in Manipur.
Author of "Democracy, Representation and the Erasure of Muslims" [58:30]
The author of the book "Democracy, Representation and the Erasure of Muslims" is Hilal Ahmed.
Team India's New Sponsor [58:47]
Apollo Tyres became Team India's new sponsor in a ₹579 crore deal.
FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 Winners [58:59]
Anish Giri (Netherlands) won the open section of the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss, and Vaishali Rameshbabu (India) won the women's section.
Author of "Dapantales from Kashmir's Troubled Past" [59:30]
Ipsita Chakravarti is the author of the book "Dapantales from Kashmir's Troubled Past."
Exercise Pacific Reach [59:48]
INS Sanistha arrived in Singapore for Exercise Pacific Reach, a multinational submarine rescue exercise.
Inauguration of Purnia Airport [1:00:18]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Purnia Airport in Bihar and launched ₹36,000 crore worth of projects in Bihar.
Interim Prime Minister of Nepal [1:01:06]
Sushila Karki became the interim Prime Minister of Nepal after KP Sharma Oli resigned.
Saudi Arabia's First Female Astronaut [1:01:35]
Rayyana Barnawi is Saudi Arabia's first female astronaut.
IIM Ahmedabad Global Campus in Dubai [1:01:45]
IIM Ahmedabad launched its first global campus in Dubai.
ADB Loan for Tourism Development in Uttarakhand [1:01:56]
India signed a $126.4 million deal with ADB (Asian Development Bank) for tourism development in Uttarakhand.
Atal Innovation Center in UAE [1:02:08]
Dharmendra Pradhan launched the first overseas Atal Innovation Center in the UAE at the IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi campus.
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