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GK Update

Wed 17 Sep, 2025

National News

‘National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Campaign 2025’

  • ‘National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Campaign 2025’ was organized from 15 to 16 September 2025 at New Delhi (Pusa).

Related Facts:

  • Chairperson: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
  • Objective: Plans for Rabi 2025–26, seed-technology-policy formulation, and discussion on farmer welfare
  • Target Production for 2025–26: 362.50 million tons (Previous year: 341.55 million tons)
  • Total Foodgrain Production in 2024–25: Reached 353.96 million tons
  • Theme: “One Nation – One Agriculture – One Team”
  • Participants: Agriculture ministers, scientists, state officials, and experts from agricultural science centers

11th Asia Pacific MedTech Forum 2025

  • The 11th Asia Pacific MedTech Forum (APACMed) 2025 was organized from 16–17 September 2025 in New Delhi.
  • Earlier, this forum used to be held only in Singapore, but 2025 marked the first time it was hosted in India.

Related Facts:

  • Organizer: Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed)
  • Key Attendees: Global MedTech CEOs, CXOs, Indian and foreign startups, government officials, policymakers, and healthcare providers
  • Theme: "Healthy India – A Healthy India, Together"
  • Venue: ITC Maurya, New Delhi

Agreement between Government of India and ILO

  • The Government of India and the International Labour Organization (ILO) signed an agreement to develop an ‘International Reference Business Classification’.
  • The agreement was signed in Geneva, Switzerland by India’s Ambassador Arindam Bagchi and ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo.

International Labour Organization (ILO):

  • Established: 1919
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Relation with United Nations: 1946, became the first specialized agency of the UN

“Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyan 2025”

  • The Ministry of Minority Affairs organized the “Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyan 2025”, which will continue until 2nd October, Gandhi Jayanti.
  • The campaign was inaugurated near Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in the national capital by Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju.

PM Vishwakarma & National SC-ST Hub Mega Conclave

  • The PM Vishwakarma & National SC-ST Hub Mega Conclave was organized at the Bodh Gaya Convention Center, Bodh Gaya.
  • On the second anniversary of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, the conclave was conducted by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME).

PM Vishwakarma Scheme:

  • Launch: September 2023 (by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Vishwakarma Jayanti)
  • Objective: To provide incentives and financial support to traditional artisans and craftsmen
  • Target Group: People associated with 18 traditional occupations, such as carpenters, blacksmiths, goldsmiths, fishermen making nets, etc.

6G Prototype Testing

  • IIT Hyderabad tested a 6G prototype in the 7GHz band.
  • This is a significant achievement for India’s 6G technology, which is targeted to be commercially launched by 2030.

Defense News

Military Exercise ZAPAD-2025

  • A contingent of 65 personnel from the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy participated in the ZAPAD-2025 military exercise held in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
  • The Indian contingent was led by a battalion of the Kumaon Regiment.

Related Facts:

  • This joint exercise, led by Russia and Belarus, involved approximately 1,00,000 soldiers.
  • Main Objectives: To enhance military cooperation, improve inter-operability, and share strategies for conventional warfare and counter-terrorism.

State News

8th National Nutrition Month Campaign: Madhya Pradesh

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated in Madhya Pradesh the nationwide campaign “Healthy Woman, Empowered Family”, the 8th National Nutrition Month, other Karmyogi campaigns, and the “Suman Sakhi Chatbot” for maternal and child health awareness through a single-click launch.

Madhya Pradesh:

  • Nickname: Heart of India
  • Capital: Bhopal
  • Largest City: Indore
  • Major Dances: Mandani, Gond, Badhai, Reena
  • State Sport: Mallakhamb
  • State Dance: Rai
  • Bordered by: Uttar Pradesh to the north, Chhattisgarh to the east, Rajasthan and Gujarat to the west, and Maharashtra to the south.
  • Major rivers: Narmada, Tapti, Betwa, Chambal, Shipra, and Son.

Decision to Establish Textile & Apparel Parks: Uttar Pradesh

  • The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to establish textile and apparel parks in various districts of the state to promote private investment in the handloom and textile sector.
  • These parks will be developed under the “Sant Kabir Textile & Apparel Park” scheme, aimed at promoting the traditional handloom and textile industry of the state.

Related Facts:

  • Uttar Pradesh is among the top textile and apparel exporting states in India.
  • In FY 2023–24, Uttar Pradesh exported approximately $3.5 billion, which is about 9.6% of the country’s total textile and apparel exports.
  • The sector contributes 1.5% to the state’s GDP, and around 2.2 million people are directly employed in this sector.

International News

Permission to Continue TikTok in the USA

  • US President Donald Trump announced an agreement allowing China’s TikTok to continue operations in the United States.
  • Under this agreement, TikTok’s US operations will be transferred from the Chinese-owned company ByteDance to American companies.

United States of America (USA):

  • Abbreviation: USA / US / America
  • Capital: Washington D.C.
  • Largest City: New York City
  • Location: North American continent
  • Rocky Mountains: Western region
  • Appalachian Mountains: Eastern region
  • Great Plains: Central region, fertile plains

Sports News

Indian Cricket Team Jersey Sponsor

  • The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Apollo Tyres as the new principal sponsor of Team India.
  • The deal between BCCI and Apollo Tyres is for two-and-a-half years, valid until March 2028.

Related Facts:

  • Total Contract Value: ₹579 crore
  • Payment per Match: ₹4.5 crore (bilateral), ₹1.7 crore (ICC matches)
  • Previous Sponsor: Dream11 (After the contract ended, the team had no sponsor)
  • Deal Duration: September 2025 to March 2028

FIDE Grand Swiss Chess Tournament 2025

  • Indian Grandmaster Anish Giri and Grandmaster R. Vaishali delivered outstanding performances and won the title at the FIDE Grand Swiss Chess Tournament 2025.
  • The FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament was held from 4–15 September 2025 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Related Facts:

  • Vaishali became the first female player to win the women’s title consecutively.
  • This victory enabled her to secure a spot in the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament.

Smriti Mandhana

  • Team India’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has achieved the top spot in the latest ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings.
  • In the first ODI of the three-match series against Australia, Smriti Mandhana scored 58 runs off 63 balls, earning 7 rating points and securing the number one position in the rankings.

Economy and Banking

Revised Guidelines for Payment Aggregators (PA)

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued revised guidelines for Payment Aggregators (PA) to strengthen consumer protection and prevent fraud.
  • The guidelines include clear timelines for refunds, strict data security standards, and board-approved dispute resolution policies to prevent fraud.

New Guidelines for Payment Aggregators (RBI):

  • Payment Aggregators must now have a board-approved dispute resolution policy.
  • New companies must have a minimum net worth of ₹15 crore at the time of application.
  • Non-banking companies must obtain RBI approval.
  • Companies under regulators like SEBI, IRDAI, etc. must obtain NOC from their respective regulator and submit it to RBI within 45 days.

India’s Import-Export: August 2025

  • In August 2025, India’s exports increased by 6.7% to reach $35.1 billion, while imports declined by 10.12% to $61.59 billion.

Related Facts:

  • The United States remained the largest export destination with $6.86 billion, followed by the UAE ($3.24 billion) and the Netherlands ($1.83 billion).
  • China accounted for the largest share of imports ($10.91 billion), followed by Russia, the UAE, the United States, and Saudi Arabia.
  • Total exports during April-August 2025 amounted to $184.13 billion.

Person In News

Sarada Hoffman

  • Renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and Kalakshetra teacher Alladi Sarada (Sarada Hoffman), affectionately known as Chinna Sarada and Sarada Teacher, passed away at the age of 96 in California, USA.
  • Sarada Hoffman was honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1996 and the Rukmini Devi Medal for Excellence in Arts.

Vivekananda Gupta

  • Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) officer Vivekananda Gupta has been selected for the prestigious World Bank–Milken Institute PFAM Program 2025-26.
  • He is the first representative from EPFO and the only participant from India in this prestigious program.

Robert Redford

  • Hollywood actor-director Robert Redford passed away at the age of 89 at his home in Utah, Western USA.
  • The actor-director-producer Redford was known for his roles in classic films such as “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Sting,” and “All the President’s Men.”

Important Days

Hyderabad Liberation Day

  • Hyderabad Liberation Day is observed annually on 17th September in India.
  • This day commemorates the freedom of Hyderabad State from the oppressive rule of the Nizam in 1948 and its integration with India.
  • In 2025, the 78th Liberation Day was celebrated.

Related Facts:

  • Date: 17th September
  • Military Operation: Operation Polo
  • End of Nizam’s Rule: 1948
  • Significance: Integration of Hyderabad State into the Indian Union

 

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