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Infrastructure
PM MITRA Park – Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
Inaugurated by PM Modi in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. Full form: PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Park. Focus: Boost textile sector, empower weavers, artisans, rural women. Pays tribute to Maheshwari sarees legacy of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar.
International Relations
India–Mauritius Satellite Tracking Station Agreement
Agreement for satellite tracking station near Diego Garcia. Features: Space research cooperation, reaffirms Mauritius’ sovereignty over Chagos, $680 million development package. Does NOT include joint naval base. Strengthens India’s presence amid Chinese naval activity.
Railways
IRCTC Aadhaar-Only Booking Window
Effective: October 1, 2025. First 15 minutes of online reserved booking exclusive to Aadhaar-authenticated IDs. Purpose: Curb touting via fake accounts. Stats (Jan-May 2025): ~2.9 lakh suspicious PNRs, 5,796 arrests, fake tickets worth ₹12.2 crore.
Sports
India’s Largest Sports Complex – Ahmedabad
Location: Naranpura, Ahmedabad. Cost: ₹825 crore. Inaugurated by Union Home Minister. Facilities: World-class aquatic, indoor/outdoor sports, athlete residential/training amenities. Goal: Top sporting nation by 2047, Ahmedabad as Asia’s sports capital.
Culture
Sirarakhong Hathei Chilli Festival – Manipur
14th edition held in Ukhrul district, Manipur. Promotes GI-tagged Hathei Chilli (unique aroma/flavour). Features: Cultural performances, Buyer-Seller Meet, plantation drive under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’.
Digital India
DoP–BSNL MoU for Rural Telecom
Signed: 17 September 2025. 1.65 lakh post offices to serve as last-mile points for SIM sales and mobile recharges. Purpose: Improve rural telecom access. Aligns with Digital India and financial inclusion goals.
International
Dr. Sima Bahous – UN Women Reappointment
Jordanian diplomat reappointed as Executive Director of UN Women for second term. Focus: Accountability, results, partnerships. Advancing UN Women Strategic Plan 2026-2029. Motto: “Equality must not wait.”
Labour
India–ILO MoU on Occupation Classification
Focus: Develop International Reference Classification of Occupations. Purpose: Enhance global skill comparability and labour mobility for Indian youth. Supported by NCS (National Career Service) and e-Shram Portal.
Defence
Made-in-India Rafale Jets Proposal
Proposal: 114 Rafale jets under ₹2 lakh crore plan. Local content: ~60%. Total fleet would reach 176. Partners: Dassault with Indian firms (Tata). Includes MRO hub in Hyderabad. Progressing through DPB and DAC.
Important Days
World Bamboo Day – 18 September
Observed: 18 September annually. Bamboo: Poaceae family, versatile, fast-growing. Recognized by World Bamboo Organization in 2009. Founded by Kamesh Salam (former WBO president).
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Location of newly inaugurated PM MITRA Park?
Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
Textile sector, Maheshwari sarees legacy
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When does IRCTC’s Aadhaar-only booking window start?
October 1, 2025
First 15 minutes exclusive to Aadhaar IDs
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Location of India’s largest sports complex?
Naranpura, Ahmedabad (₹825 crore)
Goal: Asia’s sports capital
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State hosting Hathei Chilli Festival?
Manipur (Ukhrul district)
GI-tagged Hathei Chilli
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DoP-BSNL MoU – post offices will serve as?
Last-mile points for SIM sales & recharges
1.65 lakh post offices involved
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Dr. Sima Bahous heads which UN entity?
UN Women
Reappointed for second term
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How many Made-in-India Rafales proposed?
114 jets (₹2 lakh crore plan)
~60% local content, total fleet to 176
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When is World Bamboo Day observed?
18 September
World Bamboo Organization, since 2009
Think & Discuss
Made-in-India Rafale Jets: A Game-Changer for Defence Manufacturing?
Context from today’s quiz: The Indian Air Force is considering acquiring 114 “Made-in-India” Rafale fighter jets under a ₹2 lakh crore plan, with approximately 60% local content. This would take the total Rafale fleet to 176. The proposal includes Dassault’s partnerships with Indian firms like Tata and establishment of an MRO hub in Hyderabad.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
The Made-in-India Rafale proposal represents a significant step toward indigenous defence manufacturing and Atmanirbhar Bharat in the aerospace sector. However, critics question whether 60% local content is meaningful, given that critical technologies like engines and avionics may still be imported. The project also raises questions about cost-effectiveness versus developing indigenous platforms like AMCA.
Should India invest ₹2 lakh crore in Made-in-India Rafales, or would resources be better directed toward accelerating fully indigenous fighter jet development?
Should India invest ₹2 lakh crore in Made-in-India Rafales, or would resources be better directed toward accelerating fully indigenous fighter jet development?
- How does technology transfer from Rafale production benefit India’s long-term aerospace capabilities?
- Can the Hyderabad MRO hub position India as a regional aviation maintenance leader?
- Should India pursue a mix of imported and indigenous platforms, or focus resources on AMCA and Tejas Mark 2?
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