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22 September, 2025
GK Update
Sat 20 Sep, 2025
National News
Launch of 'Passbook Lite' Facility
- The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a new facility on its member portal called 'Passbook Lite'.
- With this feature, subscribers can view complete details of their PF account in just one click, without going through a complicated login process.
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India’s Official Entry for Oscars 2026
- Neeraj Ghaywan’s film “Homebound” has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026.
- It is a Hindi-language drama film featuring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles.
International News
India Elected to AC and POC for Four Years
- During the 28th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress held in Dubai, India was re-elected to both the Administrative Council (AC) and the Postal Operations Council (POC) of the UPU for the next four-year term (2025–2029).
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India–Canada FOC
- The Ministry of External Affairs of India and Global Affairs Canada held Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi.
- From India’s side, Secretary (East) Saurabh Kumar led the delegation, while from Canada’s side, Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison led the team.
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H-1B Visa Program
- U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation introducing a new annual fee of USD 100,000 for applicants under the H-1B visa program.
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Launch of Blue Ports
- India, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, has launched the Blue Ports initiative for smart fisheries. This initiative is being implemented under the Technical Cooperation Program (TCP) between the Department of Fisheries (DoF) and FAO.
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Elected as Member of Interpol Asian Committee
- India has been elected as a member of the Interpol Asian Committee during the 25th Asian Regional Conference held in Singapore.
- India was represented at the conference by a delegation from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
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Economy and Banking
25th Anniversary of CCIL
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra addressed the 25th anniversary of the Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL) held in Mumbai.
- He suggested that CCIL should work towards developing infrastructure to enable trading and settlement in currency pairs beyond the U.S. dollar and the domestic currency.
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India’s Sovereign Rating
- The Japanese rating agency Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) has upgraded India’s sovereign rating from ‘BBB’ to ‘BBB+’.
- The outlook has been maintained as stable, reflecting India’s economic stability, strong domestic demand, and improved fiscal management.
- Earlier, S&P upgraded India’s rating in August 2025, and Morningstar DBRS did so in May 2025.
India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves
- In the week ending 12 September 2025, India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 4.698 billion, reaching a total of USD 702.966 billion.
- This marks the third consecutive week of rise, indicating India’s economic stability.
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Science and Technology
Development of Portable Ion Chromatograph
- Scientists at the University of Tasmania have developed a portable ion chromatograph named “Aquamonitrix”.
- The device is designed to make environmental monitoring and chemistry education more accessible and practical.
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Appointments
Nematic Waltz
- The U.S. Senate has voted to appoint Nematic Waltz as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN).
- The position had been vacant for the past eight months.
- Waltz is a former National Security Advisor at the White House.
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Defence News
ICGS ‘Adamya’
- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned its new ship ICGS ‘Adamya’ on 19 September 2025 at Paradeep Port, Odisha.
- It is the first vessel in a series of eight Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) under the ‘Adamya’ class, fully built using indigenous technology by Goa Shipyard Limited.
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| Established: August 1977 | Headquarters: New Delhi | Director General: Paramesh Shivmani, 26th Director General |
Major Memoranda of Understanding
MoU Between ICC and Gulf Consult
- The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Gulf Consult, Kuwait signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote trade, cultural, and financial relations.
- Under this MoU, the Indian Business and Professional Council, Kuwait (IBPC) and ICC will exchange ideas and delegations.
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Saudi Arabia–Pakistan Agreement
- Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA).
- Under this agreement, an attack on either country will be considered an attack on both nations.
MoU Between Oil India and Hindustan Copper
- Oil India and Hindustan Copper have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the exploration of strategic minerals.
- Both companies will collaborate in the exploration, mining, processing, and marketing of copper and other strategic minerals.
Important days
International Red Panda Day
- International Red Panda Day is observed every year on the third Saturday of September.
- In 2025, it was celebrated on Saturday, 20 September.
- The day was initiated in 2010 by the Red Panda Network, a non-profit organization based in Nepal.
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Person In News
Arshdeep Singh
- Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in T20 International cricket.
- He achieved this milestone on 19 September 2025 during the Asia Cup 2025 match against Oman.
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| T20I Debut for India: 2022 |
Total T20I Matches Played (as of 2025): 64 |
Zubeen Garg
- Renowned singer from Assam, Zubeen Garg, tragically passed away at the age of 52 on 19 September 2025 in Singapore during a scuba diving incident.
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First Woman Freedom Fighter Rani Velu Nachiyar
- On 19 September 2025, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin unveiled the statue of Rani Velu Nachiyar, India’s first woman freedom fighter, at the Gandhi Mandapam complex in Chennai.
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Environment News
Typhoon Mitag
- The 17th storm of the year, Typhoon Mitag, has reached Guangdong Province in southern China.
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Reports and Indexes
Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Wealth Report 2025
- According to the Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Wealth Report 2025, there has been an unprecedented increase in the number of millionaire households in India.
- In 2021, there were 458,000 millionaire households, which increased to approximately 871,000 in 2025, marking a 90% growth.
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