21 September, 2025
GK Update
Sun 14 Sep, 2025
National News
Inauguration of the 2nd National Conference of ANTF Chiefs
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the 2nd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Chiefs from States and Union Territories in New Delhi on 16 September 2025.
- The conference will continue for two days and is being organized by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
Departmental Summit of National AYUSH Mission 2025
- In the National AYUSH Mission Departmental Summit 2025 held in New Delhi, “IT-enabled digital services in various sectors” was identified as a key sub-theme.
- As a follow-up, Kerala will organize a two-day National AYUSH Mission workshop on “IT Solutions in the AYUSH Sector” in Kottayam, Kerala on 18–19 September.
Second Phase of ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’
- The second phase of the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ will be held from 3 October to 18 October.
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Announcement of the Expansion of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
- Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region and Guna MP Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the expansion of the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana in Morena and laid the foundation of the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) at the Head Post Office.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana:
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“CORP-CON 2025”
- NALSAR University and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) jointly organized the national conference “CORP-CON 2025” in Hyderabad on 12 September 2025.
Agreement between C-DOT and PNB
- The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB).
- The agreement has been made to strengthen PNB’s IT infrastructure and accelerate the bank’s technology transformation journey.
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International News
Inauguration of SAJEX 2025
- India inaugurated SAJEX 2025 (Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which is the first and largest international B2B jewellery exhibition to be held in Saudi Arabia.
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Defense News
Launch of 'DSC A22'
- The third vessel, 'DSC A22', of the 05x Diving Support Craft (DSC) project built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata for the Indian Navy, was launched at Titagarh, Kolkata (West Bengal).
- The Ministry of Defence and M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata had signed a contract on 12 February 2021 for the construction of 5 Diving Support Crafts (DSC).
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Hosting of 5th CGGS
- India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Chennai in 2027.
- This decision was taken unanimously at the 4th CGGS held on 11–12 September 2025 in Rome, Italy.
Indian Coast Guard:
Established: August 1977 | Headquarters: New Delhi | Director General: Parmesh Shivmani, 26th Director General |
Use of Secure Mobile Ecosystem, SAMBHAV
- According to Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, the Indian Army used the indigenously developed secure mobile ecosystem, SAMBHAV (Secure Army Mobile Bharat Version), during Operation Sindur.
- This phone has been designed to enable end-to-end secure communication.
“Siom Prahar” Military Exercise
- The Indian Army conducted an exercise named “Siom Prahar” in Arunachal Pradesh to enhance the use of drone technology in modern warfare.
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Person In News
100th Birth Anniversary Year of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
- The 100th birth anniversary year (2025) of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika was celebrated across India.
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Donwa Dethwelson Lapang
- Former Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Donwa Dethwelson Lapang (D. D. Lapang), passed away at the age of 91.
- He was one of the longest-serving political figures in the state.
Related Facts:
D. D. Lapang served as Chief Minister of Meghalaya four times from 1992 to 2008 | Date of Birth: 10 April 1934 |
Appointments
Pradeep Kumar Prajapati
- Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati assumed the position of Director at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi.
- Prior to this, Prof. Prajapati served as the Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur.
Sports News
World Boxing Championship 2025
- Indian boxer Jasmeen Lamboria won the gold medal in the women’s 57 kg category at the World Boxing Championship 2025 held in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Important Days
National Hindi Day
- National Hindi Day is celebrated every year on 14 September.
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