Context: Indian scientists from MACS–Agharkar Research Institute (Pune), under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), have discovered two new species of Aspergillus section Nigri in the Western Ghats, along with the first reports of two other species in India. About Aspergillus Section Nigri Newly Identified Species
Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program (FTI–TTP)
Source: ET Context: On 12 September 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the FTI–TTP facility at Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Tiruchirappalli, and Amritsar international airports through videoconferencing. About FTI–TTP
Unicef Report: “Feeding Profit: How Food Environments Are Failing Children”
Source: ET Context: Unicef released its report “Feeding Profit: How Food Environments Are Failing Children”, highlighting the role of the ultra-processed food (UPF) and beverage industry in worsening childhood obesity and unhealthy diets. Key Highlights of the Report: Recommendations by UNICEF
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)
Source: TH Context: On 10 September 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a formal agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) to transfer technology for the production of Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs). The deal marks a major milestone in industry participation in India’s space sector. About Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV):
Adi Sanskriti” Digital Platform
Source: TH Context: On 10 September 2025, the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the beta version of “Adi Sanskriti”, a digital platform designed to preserve, promote, and commercialize tribal artforms and heritage. Officials highlighted that it is envisioned to evolve into the world’s first Digital University dedicated to tribal culture and knowledge. Key Features of Adi Sanskriti:
Daily Current Affairs (DCA) 10 September, 2025
Daily Current Affairs Quiz10 September, 2025 National Affairs 1. Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards & Wetland Cities Recognition Ceremony 2025 Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organised the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards 2025 & Wetland Cities Recognition Ceremony to honour the best-performing cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and recognise cities safeguarding wetlands. About Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan (SVS) 2025 Winners: National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Wetland Cities Recognition 2. Exercise Zapad 2025 Source: PIB Context: An Indian Armed Forces contingent has left for Russia to participate in Zapad 2025, a multilateral military exercise at the Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy. About Exercise Zapad 2025: 3. U.K.–India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB) Source: TH Context: The U.K.–India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), launched in September 2024, completed its first year. On its anniversary in London, the initiative released a report recommending policy reforms to de-risk investments in India’s infrastructure sector. About UKIIFB Objectives: Functions: Banking/Finance 1. Sebi Focuses on Easing FPI Investments Amid Global Uncertainties Source: TOI Context: Since March 2025, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Sebi Chairman, has been engaging with Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), offshore strategic investors, and PE funds to encourage capital inflows critical for India’s balance of payments and currency stability. This comes amid choppy equity markets, cautious corporate capex, volatile bond prices, and US tariff pressures affecting the current account deficit. Key Investor Proposals Under Consideration: 2. Suryoday SFB Launches RuPay Secured Credit Cards Backed by FDs Source: Mint Context: Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SSFB) launched two secured credit cards – RuPay Select and RuPay Platinum, backed by fixed deposits (FDs) as collateral. Credit Cards Backed by FDs (Fixed Deposits) About Suryoday Small Finance Bank Ltd: Agriculture 1. NCEL and APEDA Sign MoU to Boost Cooperative-Led Agricultural Exports Source: ET Context: National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) and Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance agricultural exports driven by cooperatives. About National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) What it is? Objectives: Facts To Remember 1. ‘Anti-conversion’ Bill passed in Rajasthan The Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday passed a Bill to prevent religious conversions. Those returning to their “ancestral religion” are exempted from its stringent penal provisions. 2. Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) Egypt lodged a protest at the UN, citing the dam as an existential threat to its water security. Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project. 3. Ministry of Statistics Invites Feedback on Draft National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has invited feedback on the draft National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025.
NCEL and APEDA Sign MoU to Boost Cooperative-Led Agricultural Exports
Source: ET Context: National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) and Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance agricultural exports driven by cooperatives. About National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) What it is? Objectives:
Suryoday SFB Launches RuPay Secured Credit Cards Backed by FDs
Source: Mint Context: Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SSFB) launched two secured credit cards – RuPay Select and RuPay Platinum, backed by fixed deposits (FDs) as collateral. Credit Cards Backed by FDs (Fixed Deposits) About Suryoday Small Finance Bank Ltd:
Sebi Focuses on Easing FPI Investments Amid Global Uncertainties
Source: TOI Context: Since March 2025, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Sebi Chairman, has been engaging with Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), offshore strategic investors, and PE funds to encourage capital inflows critical for India’s balance of payments and currency stability. This comes amid choppy equity markets, cautious corporate capex, volatile bond prices, and US tariff pressures affecting the current account deficit. Key Investor Proposals Under Consideration:
U.K.–India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB)
Source: TH Context: The U.K.–India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), launched in September 2024, completed its first year. On its anniversary in London, the initiative released a report recommending policy reforms to de-risk investments in India’s infrastructure sector. About UKIIFB Objectives: Functions:
