Daily Current Affairs and GK | 14 and 15 September 2025

Topic: State News/Mizoram

1. PM Modi inaugurated several development projects of more than nine thousand crore rupees in Aizawl, Mizoram.

• These inaugurated projects cover sectors such as Railways, Roads, Energy, and Sports.
• One major project is the Bairabi-Sairang railway link, the first railway link in Mizoram.
• This railway line has been build at a cost of over eight thousand crore rupees.
• The railway line includes 45 tunnels built in complex geological conditions.
• There are also 55 major bridges and 88 minor bridges along the route.
• The Rajdhani Express will connect Aizawl directly to Delhi.
• Mizoram will have better rail links with Assam through the Sairang-Guwahati Express.
• The Sairang-Kolkata Express will provide direct rail access to Kolkata.
• Modi also laid foundation stone of multiple road projects, including the Aizawl Bypass Road, Thenzawl-Sialsuk Road, and Khankawn-Rongura Road.
• The 45-kilometre Aizawl Bypass Road is valued at over 500 crore rupees.
• The bypass will improve connectivity to Lunglei, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Lengpui Airport, and the Sairang railway station.
• The Prime Minister laid the foundation for the Chhimtuipui River Bridge on the Lawngtlai-Siaha Road.
• This bridge will provide all-season connectivity. It will cut travel time by two hours.
• The bridge will also support cross-border trade through the Kaladan Multimodal Transit project.
• Modi inaugurated the Khelo India Multipurpose Indoor Hall to boost sports development.
• He laid the foundation for an LPG bottling plant at Mualkhang in Aizawl.
• The plant will have a capacity of 30,000 metric tons per year.
• The Residential School at Kawrthah, under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram scheme, was also inaugurated.
• Modi also inaugurated the Eklavya Model Residential School at Tlangnuam.

Topic: Important Days

2. Hindi Diwas 2025: 14 September

• Every year, Hindi Diwas is observed on 14 September.
• On 14 September 1949, the Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of Indian union (Article 343).
• Since 1953, it was announced to celebrate 14 September every year as Hindi Diwas throughout the country.
• The day also marks the birthday of Beohar Rajendra Simha. He was born on 14 September 1900.
• He played a crucial role in getting Hindi in the Devanagari script approved as an official language of India.
• Hindi is one of the most spoken languages and is spoken by 600 million people globally.
• World Hindi Day is celebrated every year on 10 January.

Topic: State News/Assam

3. ₹6,500-crore development projects in Assam unveiled by PM Modi.

• On 14 September, development works worth about ₹6,500 crore were launched, and foundation stones were laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Darrang, Assam.
• Assam’s rapid progress with a growth rate of nearly 13% was credited to the joint efforts of the people, the Union government, and the state government.
• These included the Darrang Medical College and Hospital, along with a nursing college and a general nursing and midwifery school.
• They also comprised the 2.9-km Narengi-Kuruwa bridge and the 118.5-km Guwahati Ring Road connecting Kamrup and Darrang districts in Assam and Ri-Bhoi district in Meghalaya.
• The Prime Minister emphasized that the next chapter of India’s development belongs to the East and Northeast, which had lagged after Independence.
• He said that strong infrastructure in road, rail, air, and digital connectivity has boosted tourism, created jobs, and made life easier.
• GST reforms with reduced rates on cement, cancer medicines, and insurance premiums were declared, along with tax relief on vehicles.
• The number of medical colleges in India has doubled in the last 11 years—equal to the total number of medical colleges built in the 60-65 years after independence.
• Assam had only six medical colleges before 2014, and with the completion of Darang Medical College, the state will now have 24 medical colleges.
• He said the central government is preparing to launch a mission to foil the conspiracy to change the demography of the country's border areas with the help of infiltrators.
• After the 2023 delimitation, the Mangaldoi Lok Sabha constituency was renamed Darrang-Udalguri.
• It had been at the center of the anti-infiltration Assam Movement from 1979 to 1985, which established the “Bangladeshi issue” as a key plank during elections.

Topic: Summits/Conferences/Meetings

4. The ‘National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Campaign 2025’ began in New Delhi.

• On 15 September 2025, a two-day National Agriculture Conference—Rabi Abhiyan 2025—began at Pusa Campus, New Delhi.
• The conference is being chaired by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
• State Agriculture Ministers, senior officials, scientists, and policy makers from across the country are participating in it.
• Preparations, production targets, and strategies for the Rabi sowing season 2025–26 will be discussed.
• For the first time, the Rabi Conference is being organized for two days under the direction of the Union Agriculture Minister.
• On the first day, deliberations between central and state-level officials will take place, while the second day will focus on discussions with Agriculture Ministers and Union Ministers of State.
• Special emphasis will be placed on effective delivery of improved seeds and the latest technologies to farmers.
• For the first time, scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendras have also been invited to share their field experiences and challenges and help plan future strategies.
• Best practices from different states will be showcased along with expert insights on weather forecasting, fertilizer management, and agricultural research.
• The conference is expected to guide action plans for Rabi 2025–26, boost farmers’ income, promote sustainable agriculture, and strengthen national food security.

Topic: Summits/Conferences/Meetings

5. The 5^th edition of the Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) will be hosted by India in Chennai in 2027.

• The event will coincide with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
• The decision to hold the summit in Chennai was taken unanimously at the 4th CGGS in Rome on 11–12 September.
• Delegates from 115 countries and international organisations had participated in the Rome summit.
• The Chennai summit will feature an International Coast Guard Fleet Review and a World Coast Guard Seminar.
• The platform is expected to focus on maritime challenges and enhance global cooperation.
• Director General of ICG Paramesh Sivamani, during the ceremonial handover in Rome, emphasised that maritime threats cannot be addressed by any single nation.
• It was highlighted that the Chennai meet will strengthen interoperability, trust, and collaboration among global Coast Guards.
• The Italian Coast Guard was lauded for hosting the Rome summit, while appreciation was expressed for the Japan Coast Guard’s role as CGGS Secretariat.
• During the event, Sivamani held discussions with the Commandant of the Italian Coast Guard under the framework of the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan (2025-2029).
• Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in maritime security, environmental protection, crime prevention, and capacity building.

Topic: Awards and Prizes

6. The 77^th Emmy Awards ceremony was hosted in Los Angeles to honour excellence in television.

• The star-studded evening celebrated the best shows and performances from June 2024 to May 2025.
• Honoring excellence across a variety of genres, the winners were selected through the Television Academy's peer-based voting system, where members voted in their areas of expertise.
• Performances in writing, direction, and supporting roles were also awarded across genres.
• The event was celebrated as a showcase of global television talent and creativity.
• Winners of Emmy Awards:

Topic: State News/Assam

7. India’s first bamboo-based bio-ethanol plant inaugurated by PM Modi in Golaghat district of Assam.

• PM Modi said the project is a major step toward achieving energy self-sufficiency.
• He said it would help reduce India’s dependence on imported fuels.
• The plant will use bamboo to produce bio-ethanol.
• This promotes clean energy and supports local raw materials.
• The Prime Minister noted that India is among the world’s top five countries in solar power capacity.
• He also laid the foundation stone for a polypropylene unit at the refinery site.
• Earlier in the day, he visited Darrang district and launched the construction of a new medical college.
• He also initiated work on a new nursing college and a GNM school.
• Modi virtually launched the building of a bridge over the Brahmaputra River.
• The bridge will connect Narengi in Guwahati with Kuruwa in Darrang.
• He also launched the Guwahati Ring Road project from the same venue.
• Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the event.
• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri were also present.

Topic: State News/Manipur

8. Over ₹17,500 crore development projects inaugurated by PM Modi in Manipur and Mizoram.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched major development projects during his visit to Manipur.
• He announced initiatives worth over ₹7,300 crore in Churachandpur.
• He also inaugurated projects worth more than ₹1,200 crore in Imphal.
• In Churachandpur, he addressed a public gathering.
• Modi said India is on its way to becoming the world’s third-largest economy.
• He emphasized that development must reach every region, including the Northeast.
• Earlier in the day, Modi also visited Aizawl in Mizoram.
• He launched and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹9,000 crore.
• The projects cover sectors like transport, energy, and sports.
• One key project was the Bairabi-Sairang rail line.
• It cost over ₹8,000 crore and connects Mizoram’s capital to the national railway network.
• Modi said this railway will directly connect Sairang to Delhi through the Rajdhani Express.

Topic: Summits/ Conferences/ Meetings

9. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the second national conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) heads in New Delhi on 16 September.

• The conference will bring together top Anti-Narcotics Task Force officials from all 36 States and Union Territories.
• Representatives from various central government departments will also attend the conference.
• During the conference, Amit Shah will release the Narcotics Control Bureau’s Annual Report for 2024.
• He will also launch a new digital platform for the disposal of seized drugs.
• The conference will be held over two days, on the 16th and 17th of September.
• The aim is to strengthen Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mission for a drug-free India.
• This year’s theme of the conference is “United Resolve, Shared Responsibility.”
• The Narcotics Control Bureau is organising the conference.
• The conference will provide a platform for coordinated national action against drug trafficking and abuse.
• Participants will assess the progress made by different agencies in fighting the drug problem.
• They will also discuss a forward-looking strategy to enhance anti-narcotics operations.
• The discussions will also focus on the national security risks posed by narcotics.
• Improving coordination among enforcement agencies will be another major focus.
• In 2021, Amit Shah directed all States and Union Territories to establish dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Forces.
• The first national ANTF conference was held in April 2023.

Topic: Defence

10. Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 has been approved by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

• The manual aims to modernize and simplify the revenue procurement processes of the Ministry of Defence.
• It is designed to align procurement with the needs of modern warfare and speed up decision-making.
• The focus is on achieving self-reliance in supplying the Armed Forces under the Revenue Head for Operations and Sustenance.
• The manual promotes better coordination among the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
• This coordination will help maintain high military readiness through faster approvals.
• It guarantees timely access to essential resources at reasonable costs.
• DPM 2025 encourages participation from private firms, MSMEs, start-ups, and established Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs).
• This manual replaces the 2009 version. The manual governs revenue procurement worth around ₹1 lakh crore for the current financial year.
• The revision includes the latest technology to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in procurement.
• A new section promotes innovation and indigenization.
• This will be done through collaboration with industries, research institutions, and academic bodies like IITs and IISc.
• The manual relaxes rules for newcomers in the defence sector, especially for development contracts.
• Liquidated damages (LD) will not be charged during prototype development.
• After development, LD will be minimal at 0.1%. The maximum LD is capped at 5%, rising to 10% only for major delays.
• Suppliers may receive guaranteed quantity-based orders for up to five years.
• Competent Financial Authorities (CFAs) at lower levels have been given more decision-making power.
• CFAs can also postpone bid opening dates to encourage more participation.
• They do this without needing prior approval from Financial Advisors.
• A 15% growth margin in work scope is allowed upfront for aircraft and naval vessel maintenance.
• Limited Tendering is permitted for specialized items up to ₹50 lakh.
• For amounts beyond that, Limited Tendering is allowed only in exceptional cases.
• Tenders will be awarded solely based on competitive bidding.