Current affairs One Liner: 02-September-2025

  1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited to empower women in Bihar with easier access to financial support through a fully digital platform linked to Jeevika self-help groups.
  2. Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal highlighted India’s leadership in renewable energy expansion and urged global cooperation for sustainability at the CII Global Sustainability Summit.
  3. The 14th edition of the India-Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE-XIV started at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya, focusing on enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation between the two armies.
  4. Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav highlighted India’s resilient, regenerative, and responsible growth journey and called for global collaboration on sustainability at the 20th Global Sustainability Summit in New Delhi.
  5. The Account Aggregator (AA) framework, launched on September 2, 2021, has rapidly expanded as a secure, consent-based system in India for sharing financial data across institutions, significantly enhancing financial inclusion.
  6. NTPC Green Energy, a subsidiary of NTPC, declared the commercial operation of 25 MW solar capacity effective September 3, 2025, increasing NTPC group’s total capacity to 83,366 MW.
  7. Indian Railways achieved an 8.5% year-on-year growth in freight loading during August 2025, reflecting robust industrial and economic activity.
  8. The government launched India’s first biofoundry network consisting of 21 advanced facilities nationwide to accelerate innovation in biotechnology and bio-manufacturing.
  9. Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in August 2025 slowed to Rs 1.86 lakh crore but remained above Rs 1.8 lakh crore, reflecting steady economic activity despite challenges.
  10. India’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reached an 18-year high in August 2025, supported by strong demand despite global tariff pressures.
  11. India’s current account deficit (CAD) narrowed to $2.4 billion or 0.3% of GDP in the first quarter of FY26, reflecting stable external balances.
  12. India’s competition regulator approved the acquisition of a significant stake in Yes Bank by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), indicating enhanced foreign investment interest.
  13. India has announced 1,000 e-scholarships for Afghan nationals for the academic year 2025-26 to pursue online undergraduate and postgraduate courses through the government’s e-VidyaBharati (e-VB) i-learn portal.
  14. The Government of India has launched ‘Adi Vaani’, a platform to translate Adivasi languages and preserve indigenous cultures through digital technologies.
  15. The Uttarakhand government has provided 10% horizontal reservation for retired Agniveers in all uniformed services to acknowledge their service and facilitate employment.
  16. The Tamil Nadu government signed agreements with German firms totaling €7,020 crore, expected to generate over 15,320 job opportunities in the state.
  17. The UAE is rapidly growing its clean energy footprint with significant solar power projects in Asia, Africa, and Europe, positioning itself as a global leader in renewable energy.
  18. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc announced retirement from T20 International cricket after a distinguished career.
  19. World Coconut Day is observed annually on 2 September to raise awareness about the importance of coconut and its benefits worldwide.
  20. Ajay Seth assumed office as the Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), bringing extensive experience to the role.
  21. The Reserve Bank of India approved the reappointment of R. Gandhi as Chairman of Yes Bank, ensuring continuity in its governance.
  22. Cinema personality Prem Sagar, son of iconic filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, passed away, marking the loss of a notable figure in Indian film history.

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