Current Affairs 05 September 2025
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PIB Current Affairs
India Develops Rare Anti-Doping Reference Material
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Guwahati, under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, has developed a rare Reference Material (RM) – Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite (LTM).
- Methandienone LTM can detect athletes who misused steroids months or years after use.
- Reference Materials (RMs): Highly purified, scientifically characterized substances used for accurate drug testing.
- RMs are Crucial for detecting over 450 substances prohibited by WADA.
India Rankings 2025
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the India Rankings 2025 under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
- IIT Madras retained 1st position in Overall category for the 7th consecutive year (2019–2025).
- IISc Bengaluru topped the Universities category.
- Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, 1st in skill Universities category.
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata 1st in State Public Universities.
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam → 4th rank in State Public Universities category.
- IIM Ahmedabad ranked 1st in Management.
- AIIMS Delhi ranked 1st in Medical and also secured 8th in Overall category.
- Jamia Hamdard (New Delhi) topped in Pharmacy.
- Hindu College (Delhi) ranked 1st among Colleges.
- New Category in 2025
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) category introduced.
- IIT Madras ranked 1st in SDGs.
About India Rankings
- India Rankings is an annual ranking of higher education institutions in India.
- Implemented by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) under the Ministry of Education.
- First released: 2016 by the then Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
Advanced Lithium-ion Battery Plant Inaugurated in Sohna, Haryana
Union Minister of Electronics & IT Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated TDK Corporation’s Advanced Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing Plant at Sohna, Haryana.
- Plant set up under the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) Scheme.
- Capacity: 20 crore (200 million) battery packs annually, meeting 40% of India’s demand (out of 50 crore packs).
- Will produce batteries for mobiles, wearables, hearables, and laptops.
GST Rationalization on Green India
- GST on solar panels, PV cells, wind turbines, Biogas Plant, Solar cooker, Solar water heater is 5%
- GST on Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) services reduced from 12% → 5%
- GST on biodegradable bags reduced from 18% → 5%.
- Passenger Buses (10+ seats): GST reduced 28% → 18%.
- Goods Vehicles (trucks, delivery vans): GST reduced 28% → 18%.
Hindu Current Affairs
Sample Registration Survey (SRS) Statistical Report 2023
The Sample Registration Survey (SRS) Statistical Report 2023, released by the Office of the Registrar General of India, shows a decline in India’s Crude Birth Rate (CBR) and Total Fertility Rate (TFR).
Key Highlights
- CBR: Declined from 19.1 (2022) → 18.4 (2023) (per 1,000 population).
- TFR: Fell from 2.0 (2021 & 2022) → 1.9 (2023), first dip in two years.
- Highest CBR: Bihar (25.8)
- Lowest CBR: Tamil Nadu (12)
- Highest TFR: Bihar (2.8)
- Lowest TFR: Delhi (1.2)
- 18 States/UTs now report TFR below replacement level (2.1).
- States above replacement level: Bihar (2.8), UP (2.6), MP (2.4), Rajasthan (2.3), Chhattisgarh (2.2).
- Elderly population (60+): Rose from 9% → 9.7% of India’s population.
- Highest elderly %: Kerala (15%)
- Lowest elderly %: Assam (7.6%), Delhi (7.7%), Jharkhand (7.6%).
Strait of Malacca
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Singapore PM Lawrence Wong in New Delhi, Singapore acknowledged India’s plans to patrol the Malacca Straits, one of the world’s most crucial maritime choke points.
- The Strait of Malacca is a narrow stretch of water between the Malay Peninsula (Malaysia & Thailand) and the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
- Connects the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) with the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean).
- Known as the “Energy Lifeline of Asia” and Asia’s “Maritime Superhighway”
- Length: ~930 km, Width: Narrowest point ~2.8 km (near Singapore)
- Currently patrolled jointly by Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand under the Malacca Straits Patrol (MSP) framework.
NITI Aayog’s Report on Production of Pulses
NITI Aayog released a report titled “Strategies and Pathways for Accelerating Growth in Pulses towards the Goal of Atmanirbharta”, highlighting the critical role of pulses in nutritional security, food security, and sustainable agriculture.
- India is the world’s largest producer, consumer, and importer of pulses.
- Nearly 80% of production comes from rain-fed areas, supporting over 5 crore farmers.
- Production Trends:
- 2015–16: 16.35 million tonnes (MT); imports = 6 MT.
- 2022–23: 26.06 MT (↑ 59.4%), productivity ↑ 38%.
- Import dependence reduced from 29% → 10.4%.
- Top Producers: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan contribute 55% of output; top 10 States = 91% of production.
- 12 pulse crops are grown across kharif, rabi, and summer.
Lipulekh Pass
During the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 in Tianjin, China, Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli raised the Lipulekh Pass issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- in June 2025, India and China agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh.
- On August 19, 2025, India and China signed a deal to reopen Lipulekh Pass as a bilateral trade route.
- Nepal objected, claiming Lipulekh belongs to Nepal and sent diplomatic notes to both Delhi and Beijing.
- China’s response (Xi Jinping): Lipulekh is a “traditional border pass” but the issue is a bilateral dispute between India and Nepal.
Amit Mishra Retires from All Formats of Cricket
- Veteran India leg-spinner Amit Mishra announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
- He is the only bowler to take three hat-tricks in the IPL.
AP Current Affairs
A.P. Cabinet Approves ₹25-Lakh Universal Health Policy
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, approved a universal health policy to provide ₹25 lakh annual health insurance coverage for all families in the State, irrespective of economic status.
Scheme Features
- Integrates Ayushman Bharat and NTR Vaidya Seva.
- Every family in Andhra Pradesh to get free medical treatment up to ₹25 lakh per year.
- Landmark move towards universal healthcare coverage in the State.
- Aims to provide financial protection to families against high medical expenses and ensure inclusive health access.
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Clears Projects Worth ₹50,613 Crore
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, approved major industrial and energy projects with a total investment of ₹50,613 crore, recommended by the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB).
Major Energy & Industrial Projects
- Navayuga Engineering Ltd. (Paderu) → ₹15,455 crore
- Chinta Green Energy Ltd. (Kadapa) → ₹15,050 crore
- Serentica Renewables (Anantapur & Kurnool) → ₹4,400 crore
- Bright Future Power Ltd. (Anantapur) → ₹3,286 crore
- Solar Energy Corporation of India (Nandyal & Sri Satya Sai) → ₹2,300 crore
- Syrma SGS Technology (Naidupeta) → ₹1,595 crore
Other Industrial Approvals
- Hexa Energy (Kadapa) – ₹1,200 crore
- HFCL (Madakasira) – ₹1,197 crore
- Apollo Tyres (Chittoor) – ₹1,110 crore
- IFFCO Kisan SEZ (Nellore) – ₹870 crore
- Hindalco (Kuppam) – ₹586 crore
- Adani Wilmar (Nellore) – ₹578 crore
- Skyroot Aerospace (Tirupati) – ₹400 crore
Hospitality Projects
- Hilton Garden Inn (Mantralayam)
- Holiday Inn (Amaravati)
- Taj Vivanta (Bhogapuram airport)
State Election Commission
Why in News?
State Election Commissioner (SEC) Nilam Sawhney has written to the Principal Secretary of Panchayat Raj & Rural Development (PR & RD), directing that all pre-election activities be completed by December 2025 to facilitate Gram Panchayat (GP) elections before their term expires on April 2, 2026.
- The 1st ordinary GP elections were held in 2021, and their 5-year term began on April 3, 2021.
- Constitutional Mandate:
- Article 243E (3)(a) → Elections must be held before expiry of 5 years.
- Section 13(2), A.P. Panchayat Raj Act (1994) → Elections within 3 months before vacancies.
- The Commission can issue election notifications only after reservations and delimitation are finalized by the government.
- Supreme Court Judgment (2006, Kishan Singh Tomar v. Municipal Corporation of Ahmedabad): Elections to local bodies must be completed before term expiry, and States must cooperate with State Election Commissions.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is Current Affairs?
Current affairs refer to daily important events and news updates happening in India and around the world. They cover politics, economy, science & technology, sports, environment, and international relations. For competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and APPSC, current affairs are a key scoring section.Current affairs often become the deciding factor between aspirants who get selected and those who do not.
Q2. How to cover Current Affairs for UPSC/APPSC?
For UPSC/APPSC, cover at least 12 months of current affairs, focusing on government schemes, international relations, economy, and science-tech. Use a standard newspaper (The Hindu or Indian Express), PIB, and monthly current affairs compilations. Revision is the key.
Q3. How to prepare Current Affairs for UPSC/APPSC?
Read daily newspapers.
Refer to government sources (PIB, PRS, Yojana, Kurukshetra).
Use monthly compilations from trusted websites (ReadinRoomz).
Make your own short notes and revise them before prelims & mains.
Practice MCQs and answer writing based on current affairs.
Q4. How to study Current Affairs effectively?
Follow a daily, weekly, and monthly cycle (read daily → revise weekly → consolidate monthly).
Use quizzes and flashcards for retention.
Link current affairs with static subjects (e.g., link a budget update with Indian Economy syllabus).
Q5. Is PIB good for current affairs?
Yes, PIB (Press Information Bureau) is one of the most authentic sources for government-related news, schemes, and policies. It is especially important for UPSC and state PSC exams. However, PIB articles are lengthy and often technical, which makes them difficult to follow.
Q6. What is PIB in current affairs?
PIB stands for Press Information Bureau, the nodal agency of the Government of India that releases official press notes, policies, and updates. For current affairs, PIB provides information on government schemes, policies, economic reports, cabinet decisions, and important programs. important.
Q7. How to use PIB for current affairs?
To use PIB effectively, aspirants should:
Focus only on exam-relevant articles (schemes, policies, economy, environment, international relations).
Make short notes for revision.
Link news with static subjects (e.g., Budget news with Economy).
Since this process is time-consuming, Readingroomz Current Affairs saves aspirants’ time by already filtering PIB and other sources, giving you ready-to-read notes + quizzes + PDFs every day.
Q8. Is there any app for PIB?
Yes, the official PIB app is available on both Android and iOS. But many aspirants find it hard to extract exam-specific content from PIB directly. That’s why resources like Readingroomz Current Affairs App/Website are more useful, because we convert PIB updates into concise, exam-ready notes.
Q9. Which news app is best for current affairs?
Popular apps include The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB app, and Inshorts. However, for exam-oriented current affairs, Readingroomz Current Affairs stands out because it combines PIB + newspapers + government portals into one single daily compilation with quizzes and PDFs.
Q10. Which website is best for current affairs for UPSC?
Websites like PIB, PRS, and The Hindu are trusted for source material. But for aspirants who need simplified, exam-focused content, the best website is Readingroomz Current Affairs. It provides daily, weekly, and monthly compilations from PIB and newspapers, saving you hours of reading while ensuring nothing important is missed.
Disclaimer: The subheading “Hindu Current Affairs” used in this article refers only to current affairs content sourced from The Hindu Newspaper. This section is provided solely for educational and informational purposes to assist competitive exam aspirants in their preparation. We do not claim ownership of the original reporting, and all credit belongs to The Hindu.
