Current affairs One Liner: 12-September-2025

  1. Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan took oath as the 15th Vice President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
  2. NIFT Patna partnered with ABFRL to train 3.5 lakh rural women from self-help groups in Bihar, providing skills and direct industry employment opportunities.
  3.  India’s year-on-year headline inflation for August 2025 is 2.07%, with food inflation at -0.69%, showing an increase in inflation compared to July 2025.
  4. World Food India 2025, a global food processing mega event, will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on September 25, promoting India’s food processing sector and international collaboration.
  5. The Union Government announced a 23.5% increase in licenses granted for opium poppy cultivation for the 2025-26 crop year across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
  6. The Indian Coast Guard reaffirmed its commitment to maritime governance at the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit in Rome, highlighting its role and plans to host the 5th summit in 2027.
  7. India’s auto component industry is projected to triple revenues to nearly $200 billion by 2030, driven by rising domestic demand, exports, and electrification trends.
  8. Adani Power secured a 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power project in Madhya Pradesh, planning Rs 21,000 crore investment with a 60-month completion target.
  9. A report by Anarock and CREDAI states India’s Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) provide higher rental yields than counterparts in global markets, attracting investor interest.
  10. The Indian government has raised the stipend range for apprentices to Rs 6,800-12,300 to encourage higher enrolment and skill development in industry sectors.
  11. India’s retail inflation increased slightly to 2.07% in August 2025 from 1.61% in July, while remaining below 3% for the fourth consecutive month.
  12. India achieved the status of the third largest exporter of agrochemicals globally in the financial year 2024-25, reflecting robust growth in the sector.
  13. India’s external debt surged at its fastest rate in seven years in FY25, rising 10.3% to $640 billion, driven by government and corporate borrowing.
  14.  India’s semiconductor market is projected to grow rapidly to $103.5 billion by 2030, driven by rising domestic demand and investments in semiconductor manufacturing.
  15. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) raised the daily transaction limit on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to Rs 10 lakh, unlocking high-value payments for insurance, investments, and more.
  16. INS Aravali was commissioned in Gurugram as the Indian Navy’s new nerve centre to enhance maritime domain awareness, communication, and command-control capabilities.
  17. India and Germany are advancing defence collaboration with talks underway between Mazagon Dock Limited and German firms to contract Project 75I submarines.
  18. AIIMS has become the first government medical college in India to initiate training programs on the advanced da Vinci robotic surgical system.
  19. India is developing a $3.4 billion railway connectivity project near the China border to boost infrastructure and security preparedness.
  20. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate infrastructure and energy projects valued at Rs 71,850 crore, advancing development and energy capacity.
  21. Russia and China signed a deal to construct a new gas pipeline aimed at strengthening bilateral energy cooperation and securing supply routes.
  22. Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was posthumously honoured with the PV Narasimha Rao National Foundation Award, received on his behalf by his wife Gursharan Kaur.
  23. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Ravi Ranjan, Deputy Managing Director of SBI, to succeed Vinay M Tonse as Managing Director, pending Cabinet Committee approval.
  24. Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Gujarat, has been given additional charge as Governor of Maharashtra following C.P. Radhakrishnan’s demitting of office.
  25. Former Meghalaya Chief Minister Donkupar Roy Lapang passed away aged 93, with the state government announcing a state funeral on September 15, 2025.

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