Important Daily Current Affairs of 25th September 2021
In this article, we will discuss all the important current affairs of 25th September 2021 in detail.
National
1. In Himachal Pradesh, the world’s highest electric vehicle charging station was inaugurated.
- Kaza, in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, now has the world’s highest electric vehicle (EV) charging station at 500 feet.
- In order to create a sustainable environment, the EV charging station was opened.
2. Assam plans to build a tea park at Chhaygaon, Kamrup district.
- In the Kamrup District of Assam, a tea park is being established.
- Under one roof, this tea garden will have rail and port connections, cargo and warehousing amenities, processing facilities such as tea grinding, blending, packaging, and other utility services.
3. The government of Uttar Pradesh plans to build an electronic park on 250 acres near Jewar Airport.
- According to Yeida CEO Arun Veer Singh, the Uttar Pradesh government will establish an electronic park in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) area, which is projected to attract a 50,000 crore investment.
- According to the official, the government decided to build the Electronic Park in response to the increased interest in Uttar Pradesh among electronic industry heavyweights due to the state’s “investor-friendly” laws.
4. Three years have passed since the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana began.
- Ayushman Bharat is a government-run health-care programme in India. Three years have passed since the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana was launched.
- To commemorate the journey, NHA is hosting Arogya Manthan 3.0, a four-day hybrid (virtual and physical) event from September 23rd to September 25th and September 27th, 2021.
5. Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for Automobiles and Automobile Components is announced by the Centre.
- The Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for automobiles and auto components has been announced by the Centre.
- From the financial year 2022 to 2023, the scheme will be implemented over a five-year period.
6. So far, the Saubhagya scheme has electrified over two crore 82 million houses across the country.
- According to the government, the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana – Saubhagya has powered two crore 82 lakh houses so far.
- Since its beginning, the programme has lasted four years. On this day in 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a scheme to electrify all willing houses in the country, including in rural and urban areas.
7. The Finance Ministry has approved capital expenditure projects worth Rs 2, 903 crore in eight states to help the economy recover more quickly.
- In eight states, the Finance Ministry has authorised capital expenditure projects of over two thousand 903 crore rupees. To offer timely boost to economic recovery, the capital will be allocated to states under the plan Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure for 2021-22.
- Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Sikkim, and Telangana have received over one thousand 393 crore rupees from the Ministry.
8. In the QS Graduate Employability Rankings for 2022, IIT Bombay is in the top 22%.
- In the QS Graduate Employability Rankings for 2022, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay is ranked in the top 22%.
- According to the publication, IIT Bombay has risen from 111-120 to 101-110 in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022 in the last year. IIT, Bombay was placed 70th in the world on the employer reputation measure, with a score of 73.9.
International News
9. In Hungary, a statue of Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous bitcoin developer, was unveiled.
- The first statue of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, was unveiled in a business park near the Danube river in Budapest, Hungary.
- The bronze statue’s bust is set atop an etched stone plinth carrying the name Satoshi Nakamoto, whose true identity has remained a mystery.
10. The International Astronomical Union honours Matthew Henson by naming a crater on the Moon’s South Pole after him.
- The International Astronomical Union has named a crater on the Moon’s South Pole after Matthew Henson, a Black man who was one of the first to stand on the summit.
- The Henson Crater, located between Sverdrup and de Gerlache craters in the Moon’s South Pole, is in the same region where NASA’s Artemis programme hopes to place the next generation of lunar explorers.
Banking & Finance News
11. RBL Bank and Mastercard have launched a new campaign aimed at making payments more frictionless.
- RBL Bank and Mastercard have announced the launch of #UseBefikar, a new festive campaign that rewards current cards with enticing shopping incentives and prizes.
- The initiative, which is supported by celebrities such as Riteish Deshmukh, Mirabai Chanu, and Vikrant Massey, is being carried out through a video series that attempts to connect with cardholders at the start of the festive season.
12. Telangana’s government has signed an agreement with Wingsure to provide farmers with AI-driven tailored insurance and consultancy services.
- The Telangana government has reached an arrangement with Wingsure, an SRI International insurtech spin-off.
- Wingsure will supply small, underserved farmers in the state with deep-tech-based customised crop insurance products and consultancy services as part of the arrangement.
Business & Economy News
13. India has signed a contract to buy 56 C-295MW transport planes.
- The Indian Air Force has secured a contract with Spain’s Airbus Defence and Space Company to purchase 56 C-295MW transport aircraft. The contract was signed by the Ministry of Defense and Airbus Defence and Space. Airbus Defence and Space also signed an Offset Contract with the company.
- The introduction of the C-295MW will mark a significant step forward in the modernization of the Indian Air Force’s transport fleet. The 56 C-295MW transport planes are equipped with cutting-edge technology and will replace the IAF’s ageing Avro transport planes.
14. According to a research from the United Kingdom, India would become the third largest importer by 2050.
- According to a report provided by the UK’s Department of International Trade, India might become the world’s third-largest importer by 2050. By 2050, the country will be the third-largest importer, behind China and the United States, with a 5.9% share of global imports.
- India is currently ranked ninth on the list of the world’s major importers, with a share of 2.8 percent. According to the Global Trade Outlook report, the country would rise to fourth place on the list by 2030, with a 3.9 percent stake.
Appointments News
15. Abhishek Verma of India has been chosen to the World Archery athletes committee.
- Abhishek Verma, a three-time World Cup gold medalist in compound archery, was voted to the World Archery athletes’ committee for a four-year term.
- After participants voted during the ongoing World Championships, the 32-year-old was elected alongside reigning women’s world champion Natalia Avdeeva of Russia. Compound archers were surveyed to choose their new leaders.
Sports News
16. Abhishek Verma of India has been chosen to the World Archery athletes committee.
- Abhishek Verma, a three-time World Cup gold medalist in compound archery, was voted to the World Archery athletes’ committee for a four-year term.
- After participants voted during the ongoing World Championships, the 32-year-old was elected alongside reigning women’s world champion Natalia Avdeeva of Russia. Compound archers were surveyed to choose their new leaders.
17. D. Gukesh, a GM from India, has won the Norway Chess Open 2021.
- D Gukesh of India won his second tournament in a row this month, the Norway Chess Open 2021 Masters Division. Gukesh won the championship with an unbeaten 8.5/10, finishing a full point ahead of the field.
- With 8.5/10 points, Iniyan finished a half point ahead of first seed Dmitrij Kollars (Germany) and Valentin Dragnev (Russia) (Austria).
Books & Authors News
18. The audiobook version of Amitav Ghosh’s “Jungle Nama” has been released.
- The poetry version of an event from the legend of Bon Bibi, a tale common in the villages of the Sundarbans, by Amitav Ghosh has now been released as an audiobook, with music and voice by Ali Sethi from the United States. HarperCollins India published the book.
- Through poetry and gorgeous artwork by renowned artist Salman Toor, Jungle Nama captures the majesty of the Sundarban.
Important Days
19. On September 25, India commemorates Antyodaya Divas.
- Every year on September 25, India commemorates Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s birth anniversary with the Antyodaya Diwas.
- Antyodaya is a Sanskrit word that means “uplifting the lowest of the poor” or “last person to rise.”
20. The 25th of September is World Pharmacist Day.
- Every year on September 25, World Pharmacist Day is commemorated to encourage actions that promote and advocate for the role of pharmacists in promoting global health.
- “Pharmacy: Always Trusted for Your Health” is the theme for 2021.
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