Current Affairs 08 September 2025
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PIB Current Affairs
Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day celebrations
INS Kadmatt, an indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, led the Mobile Fleet Review at Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day celebrations on 04 September 2025.
First anniversary of the BioE3 Policy
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi hosted BioE3@1 to mark the first anniversary of the BioE3 Policy.
Theme: “Institute–Industry Interaction for Climate Resilient Agriculture and Clean Energy.”
BioE3 Policy
- The BioE3 Policy is India’s first national biotechnology policy, approved in August 2024, which focuses on leveraging biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment (Three Key Pillars of the Policy).
- Its goal is to foster high-performance biomanufacturing to accelerate innovation, promote green growth, and achieve Net Zero targets. Biomanufacturing hubs, Biofoundries and Bio-Ai Hubs are the core initiatives.
GST on Agri and Allied Sectors
Dairy Products:
- No GST on Milk and Paneer (branded or unbranded).
- GST on Butter & Ghee 5%.
- GST on milk cans (iron/steel/aluminium) 5%.
Processed Foods:
- GST reduced to 5% on cheese, pasta, namkeens, jams, jellies, fruit pulps, juice-based drinks, chocolates, cornflakes, pastries, cakes, biscuits, coffee, ice creams.
Agriculture Support:
- GST on Tractors below 1800 cc & parts 5%.
- GST on Fertilizer inputs (ammonia, sulphuric acid, nitric acid) 5%.
- GST on Bio-pesticides & micronutrients 5%.
Logistics:
- GST on packing paper, crates 5%.
- Commercial trucks & delivery vans reduced18%.
- Third-party insurance of goods carriage 5% (with Input Tax Credit).
AURIC Greenfield Industrial Smart City
AURIC (Aurangabad Industrial City – Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area) in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra celebrated six years of industrial excellence.
AURIC is one of India’s first Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities, developed under the National Industrial Corridor Development Program (NICDP) and is part of the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). It was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 7 September 2019.
Ather Energy, Toyota Kirloskar, JSW Green Mobility, Lubrizol, Hyosung (South Korea – first spandex plant in India), Siemens (Germany), Perkins (UK), Fuji Silvertech (Japan), NLMK (Russia), Kohler (USA) are the main Investors in this city.
International Earth Sciences Olympiad” (IESO-2025)
18th International Earth Sciences Olympiad was held in China. Indian team of students won 1 Gold, 4 Silver & 2 Bronze medals. Rayansh Gupta (Sat Paul Mittal School, Ludhiana, Punjab) won a Gold medal.
Birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways launched “Bistirna Parore: A Musical Voyage from Sadiya to Dhubri” to commemorate the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. Dr. Hazarika, known as “Sudhakantha” or Bard of the Brahmaputra, was honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 2019.
Hindu Current Affairs
Amoebic Fever Outbreak in Kerala
Kerala has reported multiple cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis, commonly called amoebic fever, caused by free-living amoeba species such as Naegleria fowleri.
80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not address the General Debate of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2025. India will instead be represented by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is scheduled to address the Assembly on September 27, 2025. The theme of the 80th UNGA session: “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development, and human rights.” 30th Anniversary of Beijing Declaration on Women is also coinciding with this event.
Katchatheevu Island Issue
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Katchatheevu island on 1 September 2025. It is the first-ever visit by a Sri Lankan head of state. The visit symbolized Sri Lanka’s assertion of sovereignty over the island, which India had formally recognized through agreements.
Background:
- Katchatheevu is a 1.15 sq. km uninhabited island located 33 nautical miles off Jaffna peninsula in the Palk Strait.
- It was historically claimed by both India (Madras Presidency) and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) during British times.
- The issue was settled through two bilateral agreements in 1974 and 1976, which:
- Placed Katchatheevu under Sri Lankan sovereignty.
- Granted India rights over Wadge Bank (near Kanniyakumari), a rich fishing ground.
Camel International Award 2025
Younus Ahamed an NRI from Palakkad has won the Camel International Award 2025 given by the Arabian World Records.
Sunrise Festival in Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu announced the inaugural Sunrise Festival. This festival will be celebrated at Dong village, Anjaw district — India’s easternmost village, first to receive the sun’s rays each day; borders China’s Tibet. This festival starts from December 29, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
82nd Venice Film Festival
Anuparna Roy, debutant Indian filmmaker, became the first Indian woman to win the Orizzonti Award for Best Director at the 82nd Venice Film Festival (2025). The film name is ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees’.
12th Men’s Asia Cup
The Indian men’s hockey team defeated South Korea 4–1 in the final of the Asia Cup held in Bihar. India ended an 8-year wait to reclaim the Asia Cup title (last won in 2017). With this victory, India also secured qualification for the 2026 Hockey World Cup.
AP Current Affairs
Health Emergency in Turakapalem, Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government declared a health emergency in Turakapalem village, Guntur district, after 29 deaths were reported between April 1 and September 3, 2025 due to unidentified health disorders. Two deaths were happened due to Melioidosis, a serious infectious disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei. Melioidosis is considered a neglected tropical disease in India.
Visakhapatnam Railway Station gets ‘Platinum’ Green Certification
Visakhapatnam Railway Station (under East Coast Railway – ECoR) has been awarded the prestigious ‘Green Railway Station Certification’ with the highest rating of ‘Platinum’. Certifying Body: Global Green Building Council (GGBC).
NIRF Ranking 2025 – Andhra Pradesh
Overall (Top 3): Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (41), Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation University (46), Acharya Nagarjuna University.
Engineering (Top 3): Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation University (35), IIT Tirupati (57), Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (80).
University (Top 3): Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (41), Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation University (46), Acharya Nagarjuna University.
Practice Current Affairs 08 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.
