Current Affairs 10 September 2025
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PIB Current Affairs
Regulation of Bio-stimulant Products under Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), 1985
Bio-Stimulant products were added to the FCO,1985 in 2021 in order to regulate quality. The registration of Bio-Stimulant products under FCO 1985 made till 17 June 2025. Earlier, around 30,000 products were in the market before regulation. As of now, only 146 bio-stimulant products are officially included in Schedule VI of FCO, 1985.
Definition of Bio-stimulant = a substance/micro-organism (or both) that stimulates physiological processes in plants, enhancing nutrient uptake, growth, yield, stress tolerance, and crop quality. Few examples of Bio-Stimulant categories: Botanical extracts (seaweed), Bio-chemicals, Protein hydrolysates, Vitamins, Antioxidants, Humic & fulvic acids, Anti-transpirants, Cell-free microbial products, and certain live micro-organisms.
IEPFA Celebrates 9th Foundation Day
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs celebrated its 9th Foundation Day. The IEPFA was established on September 7, 2016. IEPFA is responsible for managing the Investor Education and Protection Fund, which focuses on safeguarding investor interests by facilitating the refund of shares, unclaimed dividends, and matured deposits/debentures. Through its initiatives, the IEPFA aims to ensure transparency, protect investors’ rights, and promote financial literacy across the country.
iDEX-DIO & EdCIL (India) Ltd ink MoU to develop
Innovations for Defence Excellence – Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) has inked an MoU with EdCIL (India) Limited to foster the development of dual-use cutting-edge technologies, linking defence expertise with emerging ed-tech solutions, driven by the new ASPIRE (Accelerating Strategic Progress in Research and Education) program.
About iDEX
iDEX is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Defense was launched in 2018. It is currently engaged with over 650 start-ups and MSMEs.
About EdCIL (India) Limited
EdCIL (India) Limited is a Mini Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Education. offers project management, consultancy, ed-tech, and related services across the education spectrum, both in India and overseas.
ZAPAD Exercise 2025
An Indian Armed Forces contingent comprising 65 personnel participating in the multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025 at Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, Russia. This exercise is to be conducted from 10 to 16 September 2025.
About ZAPAD Exercise: It is a multilateral Russian-Belarusian joint strategic military exercise conducted once in every four years. Participating countries are Belarus, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Congo, Mali, India, Iran, Niger and Tajikistan.
Launch of 11th ACTCM Barge LSAM 25
The 11th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 25 (Yard 135), was launched on 08 September 2025 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd., Thane. The barges are indigenously designed with collaboration from an Indian Ship Design firm and the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). An ACTCM Barge is a floating ammunition carrier ship for the Indian Navy, used to transport and deliver ammunition, torpedoes, and missiles safely from shore to warships, boosting the Navy’s operational capabilities.
Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards 2025
Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards & Wetland Cities Recognition Ceremony 2025 were presented by Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav.
- Best NCAP Cities (Category-1, population >10 lakh): Indore, Jabalpur got 1st and 2nd place while Agra and Surat stood at 3rd place.
- Category-2 (population 3–10 lakh): Amravati ranked 1st, Jhansi & Moradabad 2nd, Alwar 3rd.
- Category-3 (population <3 lakh): Dewas, Parwanoo, Angul stood first, second and third respectively.
- Wetland City Accreditation under Ramsar Convention: Indore and Udaipur recognized under Ramasar convention.
- Total Ramsar sites in India as per September 2025 is 91.
- Over ₹1.55 lakh crore mobilized for clean air and green infrastructure across 130 Indian cities under NCAP.
ESIC launches SPREE-2025 and AMNESTY Scheme-2025
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has introduced two key initiatives to strengthen social security and simplify compliance for industries. SPREE-2025 (Scheme for Promoting Registration of Employers and Employees) scheme valid till 31 December 2025 and AMNESTY Scheme-2025 a one time dispute resolution.
Fossil Leaves from Nagaland Link Antarctic Ice Formation to Indian Monsoons
Scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (Lucknow) and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (Dehradun) have discovered 34-million-year-old fossil leaves from the Laisong Formation in Nagaland. The study shows that the formation of massive ice sheets in Antarctica around the same period shifted the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and triggered intense monsoonal rains in Northeast India.
Hindu Current Affairs
UK India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB) – Year 1 Report Released
NITI Aayog and the City of London Corporation released the Year 1 Report of the UK India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB). The initiative was launched on 12 September 2023 during the 12th UK-India Economic Dialogue, with a follow-up exchange of letters in September 2024.
C.P. Radhakrishnan Elected as 17th Vice-President of India
Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan was elected the 17th Vice-President of India. Opposition candidate Justice B. Sudershan Reddy. Total electoral college: 781 (out of 788, due to vacancies); voter turnout was 98.2%.
Ethiopia Inaugurates Africa’s Biggest Dam
Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the largest hydroelectric project in Africa. This dam was constructed on the river Blue Nile (a tributary of thee river Nile).
Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli Resigns
Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned after violent anti-corruption protests left 19 people dead in police firing across Kathmandu and other cities. Protesters, largely Gen Z youth, stormed and vandalized Parliament, Supreme Court, and Singha Durbar (seat of government).
Rajasthan Assembly passes Anti-Conversion Bill
The Rajasthan Assembly has passed the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025, introducing stringent measures against religious conversions by force, fraud, allurement, or coercion. The law prescribes punishments up to life imprisonment and fines of up to ₹1 crore. Properties used for mass conversions can be confiscated or demolished, and such marriages made solely for conversion will be declared void. Returning to one’s ancestral religion has been exempted. Rajasthan thus joins other States like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh with similar laws.
Protests in Indonesia
Indonesia has been witnessing massive protests since August 25, 2025, initially against the housing allowances of Parliament members, which were nearly 10 times higher than the national average minimum wage. The protests escalated after a 21-year-old delivery worker, Affan Kurniawan, was killed by a police vehicle on August 28.
Kerala State-level Urban Policy Commission (KUPC)
Kerala has become the first State in India to set up a State-level Urban Policy Commission (KUPC) in December 2023. The commission submitted its report in March 2025, proposing a 25-year roadmap to address rapid urbanization and climate risks. Kerala projected to have 80% urban population by 2050.
Recommendations:
- Climate and risk-aware zoning (floods, landslides, coastal inundation).
- A Digital Data Observatory for real-time monitoring at Kerala Institute of Local Administration.
- Green fees, climate insurance, municipal and pooled bonds.
- Governance overhaul with city cabinets led by mayors and specialist municipal cadres.
France’s new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sébastien Lecornu, France’s Defence Minister, as the new Prime Minister. This is the fourth Prime Minister under Macron in just one year.
Practice Current Affairs 10 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.
