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Beginning September 1, 2025, silver jewellery in India will be brought under the voluntary HUID-based hallmarking system, ensuring greater purity verification and traceability for buyers.
- Revised BIS standard IS 2112:2025 introduces additional purity grades
- Simplifies hallmarking process with a digital Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID) code
- Aligns silver hallmarking with the existing gold hallmarking system
- Facilitated by 230+ BIS-recognized Assaying and Hallmarking Centres across the country
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong virtually launched Phase-II of the PSA Mumbai Terminal at JN Port, Navi Mumbai.
- Now recognized as India’s largest container terminal
- Capacity: 4.8 million TEUs
- Equipped with modern cranes and direct rail connection to the Dedicated Freight Corridor
- Sets a global benchmark in port infrastructure
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis highlighted that the upcoming Wadhwan port will elevate Maharashtra into the world’s top 10 port hubs.
The Central Government has officially notified the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) rules under the National Pension System (NPS) for central government employees.
The Central Civil Services (Implementation of UPS) Rules, 2025 cover enrolment, contributions, switching options, and benefits in cases of retirement, disability, or death.
- Retirement provision after 20 years of service (earlier 25 years)
- Approved by Union Cabinet in August 2024
- Operational from April 1, 2025
- Employees get one-time option to migrate to UPS
On September 4, 2025, the Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple was inaugurated in Rajgir, Bihar, by Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay along with India’s Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
The inauguration was performed through traditional Bhutanese Buddhist rituals, reinforcing Rajgir’s sacred link to Lord Buddha’s life and teachings.
- Strengthens India-Bhutan cultural ties
- Promotes Buddhist tourism
- Positions Buddhism as a diplomatic bridge among Himalayan nations like Bhutan and Nepal
On International Vulture Awareness Day (September 2, 2025), India unveiled its first Vulture Knowledge Portal: www.thevulturenetwork.org from Assam.
Developed by Gauhati University’s students and researchers, the portal provides scientific research, awareness material, and downloadable campaign resources dedicated to vulture conservation.
- Tackling carcass poisoning
- Combating use of diclofenac
- Addressing negative social perceptions of vultures
- Supported by We Foundation India and other NGOs
Anand V. Patil, an acclaimed writer and recipient of the Bal Sahitya Award from Kendra Sahitya Akademi, will be presented the Prof. V.K. Gokak Award on September 7, 2025, in Bengaluru.
- Organized by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan with the Vinayaka Gokak Vangmaya Trust
- Commemorates Prof. Vinayaka Krishna Gokak, a Jnanpith laureate
- Prof. Gokak was a strong advocate of Kannada language promotion
💼 Business & Economy
The UIDAI registered over 221 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions in August 2025, reflecting its expanding role in India’s digital governance and economy.
- 18.6 crore transactions conducted using AI-driven face authentication technology
- Ensures secure and user-friendly identity verification
- Plays crucial role in direct welfare delivery
- Facilitates access to public and private services
From September 15, 2025, the NPCI has raised UPI transaction limits for select sectors such as capital markets, insurance, government e-Marketplace, credit card bill payments, and collections.
| Transaction Type | Previous Limit | New Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Per-transaction cap (select sectors) | ₹1–2 lakh | ₹5 lakh |
| Daily aggregate limit (verified merchants) | — | ₹10 lakh |
| Peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions | ₹1 lakh/day | ₹1 lakh/day (unchanged) |
This move enhances ease of large-value digital transactions and reduces the need to split payments, benefiting both consumers and businesses.
🌐 International News
During PM Lawrence Wong’s maiden visit to India, both nations agreed to enhance defence ties with emphasis on technology co-development and joint production, though no binding deals were signed.
Bilateral talks also covered trade relations, with India stressing the need to review the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) due to its growing trade deficit.
- Celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations
- Strategic alignment under India’s Act East Policy
- Commitment to strengthening investment, CECA review, and cultural exchange
The Government of Nepal has enforced a ban on 26 unregistered social media platforms, including global giants like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube, Viber, and Botim.
This follows a Supreme Court directive mandating that no platform can operate without official registration in Nepal.
Made by Prithvi Subba Gurung, Minister of Communications and IT, aiming to ensure digital accountability and compliance.
🔬 Science & Technology
India’s NIPER Guwahati in collaboration with the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) has synthesized a rare high-purity Reference Material (RM) named Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite (LTM).
- Helps detect long-term use of Methandienone, a banned anabolic steroid
- Improves accuracy of doping tests
- Part of India’s 22 rare RM projects
- Will be distributed to WADA-accredited laboratories globally
Launched by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the innovation strengthens anti-doping frameworks and fair play in sports.
India and Japan signed an implementing agreement to collaborate on exploring the Moon’s south pole under Chandrayaan-5.
The mission, also known as the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) Mission, will study volatile substances like water ice on the lunar surface.
- Launched aboard JAXA’s H3-24L rocket
- Indian-built lander and Japan-made rover
- Agreement formalized during PM Modi’s visit to Japan
- Strengthens ISRO–JAXA space cooperation
The Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, in collaboration with ISRO, has proposed the PRATUSH Mission (Probing ReionizATion of the Universe using Signal from Hydrogen).
This project plans to set up a radio telescope on the Moon’s far side to study the Cosmic Dawn and the era of reionization.
- Operates in 30–250 MHz frequency range
- Features frequency-independent antenna
- Self-calibratable analog receiver
- High-resolution digital correlator (100 kHz)
- 2-year operational lifespan
The mission aims to reveal how the first stars shaped the Universe and may lead to discoveries of new physics.
📅 Important Days
The United Nations General Assembly designated September 5 as the International Day of Charity in 2012.
- Commemorates the death anniversary of Mother Teresa
- Mother Teresa received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian service
- Highlights the importance of global charitable efforts
- Encourages active participation in philanthropic activities
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