Current Affairs 06 September 2025
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PIB Current Affairs
Dr. Andrew Holness – Prime Minister of Jamaica
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Dr. Andrew Holness on his party’s victory for the third consecutive time in Jamaica.
Angikaar 2025 (PMAY-U 2.0)
- Angikaar 2025—a last-mile outreach campaign to accelerate PMAY-U 2.0 implementation.
- Key Goals:
- Widespread awareness & faster verification of applications
- Expedite completion of sanctioned houses
- Inform about CRGFTLIH (Credit Risk Guarantee Fund Trust for Low Income Housing)
- Convergence with other schemes; extend PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana benefits to PMAY-U beneficiaries
- Prioritise Special Focus Group beneficiaries under PMAY-U 2.0
- Scale & Timeline: Runs 4 Sept–31 Oct 2025 across 5,000+ ULBs with door-to-door outreach, camps, loan melas, cultural events.
PMAY-U Awas Diwas: 17 Sept 2025 (marks one year of PMAY-U 2.0)
India’s First Port-Based Green Hydrogen Project
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched this prestigeous project at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port, Tamil Nadu.
Key Project: India’s first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project.
- Cost: ₹3.87 crore
- Capacity: 10 Nm³/hr
- Usage: Power streetlights & EV charging station in port colony
- VOC Port → first port in India to produce green hydrogen
Hindu Current Affairs
Army officer, Lt. Col. (Retd) O.P.N. Kalyan
A 76-year-old retired Indian Army officer, Lt. Col. (Retd) O.P.N. Kalyan, from Bengaluru completed an expedition to the North Pole and Arctic.
Anutin Charnvirakul – Thailand’s New Prime Minister
Right-wing tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul elected as Thailand’s new Prime Minister, defeating the Shinawatra dynasty’s Pheu Thai party.
Kokichi Akuzawa, age 102, became the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji
- Kokichi Akuzawa, age 102, became the oldest person (male) to summit Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain (3,776 m).
- Certified by Guinness World Records
AP Current Affairs
Space City in Andhra Pradesh
AP Chief Minister announced creation of a Space City near Tirupati, modeled on SpaceX (U.S.-based private space company).
Details:
- Will enable private satellite launches from Andhra Pradesh.
- India’s largest Drone City is also being developed near Kurnool.
- State mobilised $100 billion investments in last one year.
- Google to set up in Visakhapatnam; TCS already present; Cognizant joining soon.
- India’s first Quantum Computer to operate from Amaravati by Jan 1, 2026, making India the 6th country with this capability.
EAGLE
- EAGLE – Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement.
- Students and public can report drug peddlers or consumers to EAGLE via WhatsApp at 8977781972 or 1972.
Development Plans for Visakhapatnam
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh said that the government’s commitment to transform Visakhapatnam into Andhra Pradesh’s financial capital, IT hub, and tourism hub.
Key Projects:
- Bhogapuram International Airport (Vizianagaram district, ~50 km from Vizag) → construction in progress, completion by June 2026.
- Proposal for six-lane beach road (Vizag–Bheemunipatnam–Bhogapuram) still pending.
- Possible operation of local MEMU trains to improve connectivity.
- Visakhapatnam = HQ of new South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone, enabling local train operations in GVMC limits.
IT Development:
- TCS allotted 22 acres at 99 paise per acre; temporary building given on Hill No.3 until new campus (₹1,370 crore) is ready.
- Google Data Centre (largest in India, with undersea cable connectivity) planned.
- Infosys operations started at Rushikonda (to be scaled up).
- Adani Data Centre at Kapuluppada.
- Sattva Group announced ₹1,500 crore IT campus (integrated offices + housing).
International Mediation Conference
International Mediation Conference was held in Vishakapatnam recently organized by Asian Centre for International Arbitration and Mediation (ACIAM), Trilegal, and National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU)
- Andhra Pradesh to set up an International Arbitration Centre in Visakhapatnam, supported by the judiciary.
- Andhra Pradesh aims to build India’s biggest Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) centre.
- National Law Institute University (NLIU) proposed a International School of Maritime Law in Vishakapatnam.
Practice Current Affairs 06 September 2025 MCQs
Test your knowledge with exam-oriented multiple choice questions based on today’s current affairs.
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.
