Categories: Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs 10th September, 2025, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

National News

CP Radhakrishnan Elected as India’s 15th Vice President

CP Radhakrishnan has been elected as India’s 15th Vice President, defeating INDIA bloc candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy with 452 first preference votes in an election marked by a 98.2% turnout.
Backed by the NDA, Radhakrishnan, a former Governor of Maharashtra and Jharkhand, and a two-time MP from Coimbatore, brings decades of political and administrative experience, having also served in the BJP, RSS, and various parliamentary and government roles.
He succeeds Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned in July 2025.

Swacchotsav 2025 to Celebrate Clean and Green Festivities

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) will roll out the ‘Swacchotsav’, a fortnight-long Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign from 17th September to 2nd October, focusing on cleanliness target units, clean green festivities, and SafaiMitra Suraksha Shivir.
Union Ministers emphasized that Swachhata is a continuous jan andolan (people’s movement), urging states to tackle legacy waste dumpsites and promote the use of the Swachhata App to involve citizens actively in maintaining clean and green surroundings during the festive season.

State News

PM Modi Announces ₹1,600 Crore Relief for Flood‑Hit Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a financial assistance of ₹1,600 crore for flood-hit Punjab after conducting an aerial survey and a review meeting in Gurdaspur.
This is in addition to the ₹12,000 crore already with the state, along with assurances of advance SDRF release, PM-Kisan aid, and support through schemes like PM Awas Yojana, PMNRF, and MNRE.
Relief measures include help for farmers, school reconstruction, and support for orphaned children under PM CARES.
The Union Government also deployed central teams to assess damage, reaffirming full central support for rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts.

Himachal Pradesh to Receive ₹1,500 Crore Relief from Centre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a ₹1,500 crore aid package for flood-hit Himachal Pradesh, following an aerial survey and a review meeting in Kangra.
He outlined a multi-dimensional rehabilitation plan including home rebuilding (PM Awas Yojana), highway restoration, school repairs, and support for farmers and livestock owners. Ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh for deceased victims’ families and ₹50,000 for the injured was also declared.

International News

HIRE Act 2025: A Potential Blow to India’s $100 Billion IT Export Sector

The proposed HIRE Act 2025 in the US Senate seeks to impose a 25% excise tax on outsourcing payments to foreign service providers, targeting offshore work that benefits US consumers, thereby threatening India’s $100 billion IT export industry.
It also denies tax deductions on such payments and includes strict reporting and anti-avoidance rules, potentially impacting IT services, call centers, GCCs, freelancers, and mid-tier vendors.
If passed, it could trigger price resets, compliance burdens, strategic shifts toward onshore delivery, and greater automation, straining the US-India tech corridor and sparking trade tensions.

Irfaan Ali Wins Second Term as Guyana’s President

In a landmark victory, President Irfaan Ali has been re-elected for a second term as his party, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), won 36 out of 65 seats in Guyana’s National Assembly during the 1 September 2025 general election.
The result grants him a stronger mandate to steer the nation through an era marked by rapid oil-driven economic growth and rising geopolitical relevance.
The new WIN party emerged as the main opposition with 16 seats, while APNU fell to 12 seats.

Emmanuel Macron Taps Loyalist Lecornu as New Prime Minister

French President Emmanuel Macron has named Sebastien Lecornu as Prime Minister, signaling a firm continuation of his pro-business economic agenda despite political risks.
Lecornu, 39, a longtime Macron loyalist and former Defence Minister, replaces Francois Bayrou, who was ousted after clashing with parliament over debt reduction plans.
Macron’s choice alienates the centre-left and leaves his minority government increasingly reliant on tacit support from the far-right National Rally (RN).

Business News

IEPFA Celebrates 9th Foundation Day with National Round Table

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) celebrated its 9th Foundation Day with a Round Table Conference on “Claiming the Unclaimed: Unlocking the Potential of Idle Financial Assets in India.”
Senior policymakers and regulators including Sanjeev Sanyal (PM’s Economic Advisory Council) and leaders from SEBI, RBI, PFRDA, and IRDAI discussed enhancing investor protection, transparency, and financial inclusion.

Economy News

Moody’s: GST Reform to Boost Spending, Strain Revenues

Moody’s Ratings has stated that India’s new two-slab GST structure (5% and 18%, with 40% for select luxury/tobacco items) will enhance household consumption and ease inflation, but at the cost of government revenue loss—estimated at ₹48,000 crore this fiscal.
While the move, along with higher income tax exemptions, offers fiscal support to households, it may hinder debt reduction amid already high debt levels and rising fiscal deficit.
Moody’s cautioned that such revenue-eroding reforms, despite aiding growth, weaken India’s debt affordability, which remains the lowest among investment-grade sovereigns.

Agreements News

Coal India and NSTFDC Sign MoU to Empower Tribal Students via Eklavya Schools

Coal India Limited (CIL) and NSTFDC signed an MoU to empower tribal students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) through digital education, career mentorship, and menstrual hygiene support.
The project includes distributing desktops, tablets, setting up sanitary napkin vending machines, and providing career guidance.
Union Ministers G. Kishan Reddy and Jual Oram emphasized the importance of tribal welfare and called for more CSR support.
CIL reaffirmed its commitment to social development in tribal areas, while the collaboration aims to strengthen education and holistic development for tribal youth.

iDEX-DIO, EdCIL Sign MoU to Launch ASPIRE Program

iDEX-DIO and EdCIL (India) Ltd signed an MoU under the ASPIRE program to develop dual-use technologies blending defence innovation with ed-tech solutions.
This collaboration aims to extend iDEX’s defence-driven innovation model to civilian sectors, leveraging start-ups and indigenous capabilities.
iDEX, launched in 2018, has engaged over 650 start-ups and secured procurement orders worth over Rs 1,652 crore, while EdCIL is a Mini Ratna CPSE excelling in education tech and consultancy with a strong growth record.

SAI and IIT Delhi Join Forces to Boost Sports Innovation

SAI’s National Centre of Sports Science Research (NCSSR) and IIT Delhi signed an MoU to boost sports science, advanced technology, and indigenous innovation in India, supporting the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Garv se Swadeshi missions.
The partnership aims to develop home-grown sports equipment and cutting-edge tech to empower athletes, enhance performance, and prevent injuries.
The MoU signing coincided with the inauguration of IIT Delhi’s new Biomechanics Laboratory, strengthening India’s sports science infrastructure and promoting inclusivity for both able-bodied and para athletes.

Awards News

Union Minister Conferred Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards To Winners

Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav awarded top-performing cities under the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2025 for outstanding efforts in air quality improvement and green infrastructure as part of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
Cities like Indore, Jabalpur, Agra, and Surat led the rankings, with a total of ₹1.55 lakh crore mobilized for clean air initiatives across 130 cities.
The government also recognized Indore and Udaipur as Wetland Cities under the Ramsar Convention, highlighting India’s progress in environmental conservation and sustainable urban development.

Defense News

Indian Armed Forces Join Exercise ZAPAD 2025 in Russia

A 65-member Indian Armed Forces contingent has departed for Russia to participate in the multilateral exercise ZAPAD 2025, scheduled from September 10–16 at the Mulino Training Ground.
Led by a battalion of the KUMAON Regiment, the team includes personnel from the Army (57), Air Force (7), and Navy (1).
The exercise aims to boost military cooperation, interoperability, and joint capabilities in conventional warfare and counter-terrorism, with a focus on company-level operations, tactical drills, and the integration of emerging technologies in a multinational setting.

Indian Navy Launches 11th ACTCM Barge LSAM 25

The 11th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 25 (Yard 135), was launched on September 8, 2025, at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, with Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi as the Chief Guest.
The contract for all eleven barges was awarded to this MSME shipyard in March 2021.
These barges are indigenously designed and built in collaboration with Indian partners and have undergone rigorous testing for seaworthiness.
Ten barges have already been delivered and are actively used by the Indian Navy, symbolizing the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

Appointments News

Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam Takes Over as NIScPR Director

Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam assumed charge as Director of CSIR-NIScPR, calling for agile STI policies, future-ready science communication, and stronger global collaborations.
She emphasized the need for India’s STI policy to adapt to AI and digital challenges, align with Sustainable Development Goals, and expand public engagement through digital platforms, citizen science, and science-art initiatives.

Important Days News

World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Changing the Narrative

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), observed annually on 10 September, aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma around suicide, which causes 720,000+ deaths globally each year.
Under the theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” (2024–2026), the focus is on empathy, openness, and mental health support.
India, with a suicide rate of 12.4 per lakh, has launched key initiatives like Tele-MANAS, DMHP, and Manodarpan to tackle this crisis, especially among youth, and aims to reduce suicide deaths by 10% by 2030 through its National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS).