Daily Current Affairs 6th September, 2025, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

National News

Angikaar 2025 Campaign Launched to Boost PMAY-U 2.0

• The Angikaar 2025 campaign, launched on September 4, 2025, by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Shri Manohar Lal, is a last-mile outreach initiative under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0).
• Running till October 31, 2025, across 5,000+ Urban Local Bodies, the campaign aims to boost awareness, verify applications, and expedite completion of sanctioned houses.
• It promotes schemes like CRGFTLIH and PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, while prioritizing Special Focus Groups.

Niti Aayog Strategy to Double Pulses Production by 2047

• Niti Aayog has recommended strategies for India to become self-sufficient in pulses by 2030 and to double pulses production by 2047. Pulses output is projected to increase from 26.06 million tonnes in 2022 to 34.45 million tonnes by 2030 and further to 51.57 million tonnes by 2047.
• Key recommendations include area retention, crop-wise clustering, customized technologies, high-quality seed distribution, and climate-smart practices focusing on 111 high-potential districts.
• The report also emphasizes data-driven monitoring and promoting healthy consumption to meet nutritional needs.

State News

Sonowal Inaugurates Green Hydrogen Project at Tuticorin Port

• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated a green hydrogen pilot plant and several key infrastructure projects at V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step toward clean energy and port-led development.
• The event, held on the birth anniversary of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaranar, also included the launch of a 10th container terminal, a 110 kV substation, and a 6 MW wind energy project worth ₹59 crore.

International News

Singapore Supports India’s Malacca Strait Patrol Plan

• Singapore has formally supported India’s plan to patrol the Malacca Strait, a crucial maritime chokepoint, during Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s visit to India on September 4, 2025.
• This endorsement strengthens regional maritime security, counters Chinese naval presence, and bolsters India’s Act East and Indo-Pacific strategies.

Anutin Charnvirakul Elected Thailand’s New Prime Minister

• Anutin Charnvirakul has been elected Prime Minister of Thailand, defeating the ruling Pheu Thai party’s candidate Chaikasem Nitisiri with 63% of votes.
• Backed by the opposition People’s Party, Anutin outmaneuvered the Shinawatra family’s long-dominant political machine amid political turmoil and the exit of Thaksin Shinawatra to Dubai.
• A seasoned deal-maker and former health minister, Anutin pledged swift reforms, including a constitutional referendum and elections within four months.

26 Nations Pledge Postwar Security Guarantees for Ukraine

• Twenty-six countries have pledged postwar security guarantees to Ukraine, including commitments across land, sea, and air, announced French President Emmanuel Macron after a Kyiv allies summit in Paris.
• The initiative, supported by leaders like U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, aims to deter future Russian aggression and ensure peace once the war ends.
• While some countries like France and Britain may deploy troops post-conflict, others such as Germany, Italy, and Bulgaria offered support through training, monitoring, and naval operations.

David Lammy Appointed UK Deputy Prime Minister

• On 5 September 2025, a major UK political shake-up occurred as Angela Rayner resigned amid a tax scandal, prompting Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to appoint David Lammy as Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Secretary, and Lord Chancellor.
• The sweeping cabinet reshuffle also saw Yvette Cooper become Foreign Secretary and Shabana Mahmood promoted to Home Secretary, signaling Starmer’s attempt to regain control amid internal party tensions and a looming £40 billion budget shortfall.