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Books
DY Chandrachud’s Debut Book
Title: “Why the Constitution Matters”. Author: Former CJI DY Chandrachud. Publisher: Penguin Random House. Based on 25+ years of judicial experience. Focus: How Constitution impacts everyday lives.
Economy
India – 3rd Largest Automobile Market
Announced at International Value Summit 2025 by Nitin Gadkari. India overtook Japan to become 3rd largest. Target: No.1 within 5 years. Two-wheeler sector exports 50% of output. Green mobility: Hydrogen trucks on 10 pilot routes, ₹600 crore grants.
Banking
UCO Bank – Nayara Energy Trade Handler
UCO Bank authorized to manage Nayara Energy’s trade after EU sanctions (July 2025). Nayara: 49% Russian ownership (Rosneft). Handles 8% of India’s refining capacity, 7% retail fuel network. UCO chosen for limited offshore exposure, prior Iran oil trade role.
Governance
Neo-Middle Class Concept – PM Modi
Introduced at GST Bachat Utsav (21 Sept 2025). Definition: 25 crore Indians who recently emerged from poverty. Aspirations: Housing, education, healthcare, local goods. Benefits: Income tax exemptions up to ₹12 lakh, reduced GST on essentials.
Industry
IPRS 3.0 and LEADS 2025 Launch
Launched by Piyush Goyal. IPRS 3.0: By DPIIT + ADB. Grades parks as Leaders, Challengers, Aspirers. Parameters: Sustainability, green infra, digital adoption, logistics. LEADS 2025: Logistics benchmarking, corridor evaluations, API-enabled speed tracking.
Science
India – First with Two PMS Exploration Contracts
Polymetallic Sulphides exploration in Carlsberg Ridge. Contract: 15 years with International Seabed Authority (ISA). India: First country with two PMS contracts. Largest global exploration area for PMS. Aligns with Deep Ocean Mission. India to host 8th ISA Contractors Meeting in Goa.
Energy
Dhordo – Gujarat’s 4th Solar Village
Location: Kutch district, Gujarat. Under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Coverage: 81 homes, 177 kW capacity. Annual savings: ~₹16,064 per household. Contributes to Net Zero 2070 vision.
Defence
India’s First Defence Plant in Africa – Morocco
Inaugurated by Rajnath Singh (first Indian Defence Minister to visit Morocco). Plant: Tata Advanced Systems Maroc in Berrechid. Product: Wheeled Armoured Platforms. India’s first defence manufacturing facility in Africa. Marks shift from importer to exporter.
Sports
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Anthem
Title: “Bring it Home”. Singer: Shreya Ghoshal. Tournament dates: 30 Sept – 2 Nov 2025. Venue: India and Sri Lanka. Theme: Unity, determination, spirit of women’s cricket.
Important Days
Indian Sign Language Day & Ayurveda Day – 23 Sept
Indian Sign Language Day: Theme – “No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights”. Celebrated at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre by ISLRTC. Ayurveda Day: First time on 23 Sept (shifted from Dhanteras). Theme – “Ayurveda for People and Planet”.
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DY Chandrachud’s book publisher?
Penguin Random House
“Why the Constitution Matters”
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India overtook which country in automobile market?
Japan (now 3rd largest)
Targets No.1 in 5 years
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Bank handling Nayara Energy trade post-sanctions?
UCO Bank
Nayara: 8% of India’s refining capacity
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“Neo-Middle Class” size per PM Modi?
25 crore Indians
Recently emerged from poverty
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IPRS 3.0 developed by DPIIT with support from?
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Grades: Leaders, Challengers, Aspirers
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India’s first defence plant in Africa location?
Berrechid, Morocco
Tata Advanced Systems Maroc
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ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 anthem singer?
Shreya Ghoshal
“Bring it Home” – 30 Sept to 2 Nov
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Indian Sign Language Day 2025 theme?
“No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights”
23 September, by ISLRTC
Think & Discuss
India’s Automobile Ambition: Can We Become the World’s No. 1 Market in 5 Years?
Context from today’s quiz: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced at the International Value Summit 2025 that India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s 3rd-largest automobile market. India now targets becoming the No. 1 automobile market within five years, supported by green mobility initiatives including hydrogen-powered trucks on 10 pilot routes and ₹600 crore in grants for hydrogen infrastructure.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India’s rise in the global automobile market reflects both growing domestic demand and manufacturing capabilities. However, becoming No. 1 means overtaking the US and China – markets with significantly higher per-capita vehicle ownership and larger populations. The path may depend on whether India can simultaneously grow EV adoption, maintain affordable ICE vehicles for mass markets, and develop export competitiveness.
Is India’s goal of becoming the world’s largest automobile market in 5 years achievable, and should the focus be on volume growth or value-added manufacturing?
Is India’s goal of becoming the world’s largest automobile market in 5 years achievable, and should the focus be on volume growth or value-added manufacturing?
- Should India prioritize EV leadership or maintain a fuel-agnostic approach with hydrogen and biofuels?
- How can India increase per-capita vehicle ownership while managing urban congestion and pollution?
- What role should exports play in achieving global automobile leadership?
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