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GK Update

Tue 02 Sep, 2025

National News

‘Semicon India 2025’ Conference’

  • The ‘Semicon India 2025’ Conference is being organized from 2–4 September 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

Related Facts:

  • Inaugurated by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
  • Theme: ‘Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse’
  • Focus: To foster a strong, robust and sustainable semiconductor eco-system in India
  • Organised by: India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and the global semiconductor industry association, SEMI
  • ISM: Founded: 2021, Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Launch of SEMICON India Programme

  • The Government of India has launched the SEMICON India Programme with an investment of ₹76,000 crore, implemented through the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
  • Objective : To bring together industry leaders, policymakers, academia, and startups on a common platform to boost investment and strategic partnerships.
  • The global semiconductor market is projected to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030, with India expected to play a significant role.

Launch of Investor Didi Initiative – Phase II

  • The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has successfully launched Phase II of its flagship financial literacy initiative “Investor Didi” in Hyderabad.
  • Objective : To enhance financial awareness and empower rural communities, especially women.

Related Facts :

  • Phase I : Launched in 2022; over 55,000 beneficiaries participated in financial literacy camps organized by IPPB (India Post Payments Bank) across India.
  • Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) have signed a joint Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the launch of the second phase of Investor Didi

Economy and Banking

100% FDI Announcement in Insurance Sector

  • The Government of India has announced 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to boost foreign capital inflow.
  • Earlier, the FDI limit was 74%, which has now been removed, allowing full foreign ownership.

Related Facts :

  • 100% FDI will be permitted through the Automatic Route, subject to verification by IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India).
  • India’s insurance sector is projected to grow at an annual rate of 7.1%.

GST Collection – August 2025

  • India’s GST collection in August 2025 rose to ₹1.86 trillion (₹1.86 lakh crore).
  • This marks a growth of about 6.5% compared to August 2024.

Related Facts :

  • The ₹1.86 lakh crore includes CGST, SGST, IGST, and Compensation Cess.
  • GST refunds fell by 20%, bringing the net revenue to around ₹1.67 lakh crore, showing a 10.7% YoY increase.

State News

Vrindavani Vastra to be Loaned to Assam

  • The British Museum will loan the “Vrindavani Vastra” to Assam in 2027 for a period of 18 months.
  • It is a 16th-century silk textile, created under the guidance of the great Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardev.
  • The cloth depicts scenes from the life of Lord Krishna.

Assam :

  • Location : Northeast India
  • Capital : Dispur
  • Borders : Bhutan, Bangladesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, West Bengal
  • Main rivers : Brahmaputra, Barak
  • Main tribes : Bodo, Missing, Karbi, Rabha, Tiwa etc.
  • Largest tea producing state of India
  • Famous for one horned rhinoceros, Kaziranga National Park
  • Main festival : Bihu

India’s First Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Toll System

  • Gujarat has launched the country’s first MLFF toll system.
  • Implemented at Choryasi Toll Plaza on NH-48.

Related Facts :

  • Vehicles will no longer need to stop at toll plazas.
  • Plans to expand MLFF to about 25 National Highways in the current financial year, including Gharaunda Toll Plaza (NH-44, Haryana) and five toll plazas in Delhi-NCR.

Launch of Bihar State Jeevika Nidhi Credit Cooperative Society Ltd

  • On 2 September 2025, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bihar State Jeevika Nidhi Credit Cooperative Society Ltd. (Jeevika Nidhi) via video conferencing.
  • On this occasion, the PM also transferred ₹105 crore into the society’s bank account.

Related Facts :

  • The cooperative will provide affordable credit facilities to rural women entrepreneurs.
  • All registered cluster-level federations under Jeevika will be its members.
  • Jointly funded by the Bihar Government and the Central Government.
  • Around 12,000 community workers will be provided with tablets.

Environment News

Rediscovery of Rare Dragonfly Species – Crocothemis erythraea

  • A rare dragonfly species, Crocothemis erythraea, has been rediscovered in the southern Western Ghats.
  • Earlier, it was misidentified as the common Crocothemis erythraea.

Related Facts :

  • The species is believed to have arrived in South India during the Ice Age and has survived in montane shola forests and grasslands.
  • This rediscovery highlights the rich biodiversity and ecological significance of the Western Ghats.
  • The finding was published in the International Journal of Odonatology, led by odonatologist Kalesh Sadasivan.

Sports News

Badminton World Championships 2026

  • India will host the 30th edition of the Badminton World Championships in August 2026.
  • Earlier, Hyderabad hosted the championship in 2009.

Badminton World Championships 2025:

  • Event: 25 to 31 August 2025, Paris, France
  • India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won bronze medal in men's doubles
  • Top Rank: China (won total 6 medals including 2 gold)
  • Governing Body: Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Defense News

Yudh Kaushal 3.0 Military Exercise

  • The Indian Army conducted the Yudh Kaushal 3.0 military exercise in the Kameng region of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The exercise showcased modern technology, precision strikes, and multi-domain operational capability.

Indian Army:

  • Headquarters: New Delhi
  • Current Chief of Army Staff (COAS): General Upendra Dwivedi
  • Symbol and Motto: "Seva Param Dharma"
  • Chief of Defence Staff: General Anil Chauhan

Formation of ‘Bhairav’ Commando Battalions

  • In 2025, the Indian Army will establish five ‘Bhairav’ Commando Battalions.
  • These units will play a crucial role in swift and high-intensity operations along the borders with China and Pakistan.

Related Facts:

  • Each battalion will have around 250 specially trained commandos equipped with modern weapons.
  • Three of these five battalions will be under the Northern Sector Command, one for the 14 Corps in Leh, one for the 15 Corps in Srinagar, and one for the 16 Corps in Nagrota.
  • The fourth unit will be deployed in the deserts of the Western Sector and the fifth in the mountainous terrain of the Eastern Sector.

Yudh Abhyas 2025

  • The 21st edition of the Indo-US joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas 2025’ is being held from 1–14 September 2025 at Fort Wainwright, Alaska (USA).

Related Facts:

  • From India: A battalion of the Madras Regiment is participating.
  • From the US: The 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment ‘Bobcats’ of the 11th Airborne Division’s Arctic Wolves Brigade Combat Team is participating.
  • The exercise focuses on advanced combat skills and tactical maneuvers.

Appointments

Sanjeev Ghuratia

  • Air Marshal Sanjeev Ghuratia has been appointed as the Air Officer-in-Charge (Maintenance) of the Indian Air Force.
  • He assumed charge on 1 September 2025 at the Air Headquarters, New Delhi.

Indian Air Force:

  • Headquarters: New Delhi
  • Current Chief (CAS – Chief of Air Staff): Amar Preet Singh
  • Motto: “Nabh Sprisham Deeptam”
  • Foundation Day: 8 October

TCA Kalyani

  • TCA Kalyani assumed charge as the Comptroller General of Accounts (CGA) in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance on 1 September 2025.
  • She is a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS).
  • She is the 29th officer to hold this prestigious post.

Important Days

IPPB – Foundation Day

  • The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) celebrates its Foundation Day every year on 1 September.
  • In 2025, it marked its 8th Foundation Day.
  • IPPB was established on 1 September 2018 by the Government of India.

Launch of Bal Vatika TV Channel & DIKSHA 2.0 Platform

  • On its 65th Foundation Day (1 September 2025), NCERT launched the Bal Vatika TV Channel and the DIKSHA 2.0 Digital Learning Platform.

Related Facts:

  • Bal Vatika TV Channel:
  • PM e-Vidya is available on DTH channel number 35
  • A dedicated channel for children aged 3 to 6 years

Diksha 2.0 Platform:

  • It is an advanced digital learning platform that includes AI based assistive tools, multilingual content and personalized learning support
  • Learning content is available in 12 Indian languages

World Coconut Day

  • World Coconut Day is observed every year on 2 September.
  • The day aims to raise awareness about the importance and global utility of coconuts.

World Coconut Day:

  • Started: 2009 (Asian and Pacific Coconut Community – APCC, Jakarta)
  • Symbol: Symbol of the Foundation Day of the International Coconut Community (ICC)
  • ICC Established: 1969, under the aegis of UNESCAP
  • India's Role: Founding Member
  • India's Status: Third largest coconut producing country in the world
  • Major States: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
  • Theme for this year (2025): "Unleashing the Power of Coconut, Inspiring Global Action"

 

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