Ahmednagar Railway Station
News-Ahmednagar Railway Station Renamed ‘Ahilyanagar’ in Honour of Ahilyabai Holkar.
- Location – Ahmednagar Railway Station, Maharashtra
- New Name – Renamed to ‘Ahilyanagar’
- Honoured Figure – Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar, 18th-century Maratha queen
- Approval – Granted by Union Home Ministry
- Implementation – Central Railway updated name on platforms, signage, and timetables (Marathi, Hindi, English).
National e-Governance Awards
News-Gram Panchayats Win National e-Governance Awards 2025 for Digital Innovation.
- Event – 28th National Conference on e-Governance, Visakhapatnam.
- Award – National e-Governance Awards 2025 to Gram Panchayats.
- Recognized Initiatives – Paperless offices, online services (birth/death certificates, property tax via QR/UPI), real-time grievance redressal, digital literacy.
- Notable Winners – Rohini (Maharashtra), West Majlishpur (Tripura), Palsana (Gujarat), Suakati (Odisha).
- Organisers – DARPG and Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
- Aim – Promote good governance through digital transformation; replicate successful models nationwide.
Infrastructure Projects in Arunachal Pradesh
News-PM Modi Launches ₹5,100 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Occasion – PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh.
- Projects Launched – ₹5,100 crore infrastructure projects.
- Key Projects – Two hydropower projects (Shi Yomi district), convention centre (Tawang).
- Other Investments – Roads, healthcare, fire safety.
- Speech Highlights – Praised state’s patriotism; emphasized NDA’s focus on Northeast development.
- Visits – 800+ ministerial visits to Northeast; PM’s own 70+ trips to the region.
First Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium
News-CDS Inaugurates First Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium (T-SATS).
- Event – Inaugural Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium (T-SATS).
- Venue – Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
- Inaugurated by – CDS General Anil Chauhan.
- Aim – Synergize Services–Academia R&D for futuristic defence technologies.
- Participants – 62 premier institutes (IISc, IITs, others).
- Key Message – Modern warfare needs a whole-of-nation approach involving academia, startups, and industry for indigenous defence boost.
Red-Necked Phalarope
News-Red-Necked Phalarope Spotted in Tamil Nadu, India.
- Species – Red-necked Phalarope (small shorebird).
- Unique Trait – Spins on water to stir up aquatic invertebrates for feeding.
- Distribution – Circumpolar; boreal and tundra zones.
- Wintering Grounds – Oceans near South America, Arabian Sea, Indonesia.
- Breeding – Females are polyandrous; males incubate eggs and feed chicks.
- Conservation Status – Least Concern (IUCN).
International Day of Sign Languages
News-International Day of Sign Languages.
- Day – International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL).
- Date – September 23 (observed globally).
- Recognition – By United Nations.
- 2025 Theme – “Sign Language Unites Us”.
- Focus – Breaking communication barriers, fostering inclusive societies.
- Importance – Promotes linguistic diversity, human rights, accessible communication.
- Activities – Workshops, awareness campaigns, cultural performances.
MCQs
Q1. Ahmednagar Railway Station was recently renamed to honor which historical figure?
a) Rani Laxmibai
b) Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar
c) Jijabai
d) Savitribai Phule
Q2. Which event recognized Gram Panchayats with the National e-Governance Awards 2025?
a) Digital India Summit, Delhi
b) Smart Villages Conference, Bhopal
c) National Panchayat Sammelan, Jaipur
d) 28th National Conference on e-Governance, Visakhapatnam
Q3. During his visit to Arunachal Pradesh, PM Modi launched projects worth how much?
a) ₹2,000 crore
b) ₹5,100 crore
c) ₹8,500 crore
d) ₹10,000 crore
Q4. Who inaugurated the first Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium (T-SATS)?
a) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
b) CDS General Anil Chauhan
c) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi
d) President Droupadi Murmu
Q5. The Red-necked Phalarope is known for which unique behavior?
a) Diving deep for fish
b) Spinning on water to stir prey
c) Mimicking other birds’ calls
d) Nesting on tree branches
Q6. The International Day of Sign Languages is observed every year on which date?
a) September 21
b) September 22
c) September 23
d) September 24