India’s Living Ritual Heritage
News–Sacred Theatres: India’s Living Ritual Heritage.
- Ritual theatres – Kutiyattam, Mudiyettu, Ramman, Ramlila recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Nature – Blend of music, dance, drama, rituals; rooted in sacred storytelling and community participation.
- Performance – Staged in temples and village spaces during festivals.
- Preservation – Sangeet Natak Akademi provides training, documentation, and support for continuity.
ICC Women’s ODI World Cup
News-ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
- Event – ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 begins on 30 September 2025.
- Opening Match – India vs Sri Lanka at Guwahati.
- Edition – 13th edition of the tournament.
- Teams – 8 participants: Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan.
- Matches – 28 league matches in round-robin format.
- Venues – 4 in India + 1 in Colombo.
- Key Match – India vs Pakistan on 5 October in Colombo.
- Knockouts – Top 4 teams qualify for semi-finals.
- Records – Australia (7 titles), England (4), New Zealand (1).
- India – Aiming for their first ICC title.
Shirish Chandhra Murmu
News-Govt appoints Shirish Chandhra Murmu as the Deputy Governor of RBI.
- Appointment – Shirish Chandhra Murmu appointed as RBI Deputy Governor.
- Date – Approved on 29 September 2025; term effective from 9 October 2025.
- Term – 3 years.
- Succession – Succeeds Rajeshwar Rao (term ends 8 October 2025).
- Current Role – Executive Director (Department of Supervision, RBI).
- Previous Roles – Comptroller and Auditor General of India (2020–2024), Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir (2019).
- RBI Deputy Governors – Murmu, T. Rabi Sankar, Swaminathan Janakiraman, Poonam Gupta.
Gunners Day
News-Indian Army Celebrates 199th Gunners Day on September 28.
- Event – 199th Gunners Day celebrated by Indian Army.
- Date – 28 September 2025.
- Origin – Commemorates founding of 5 (Bombay) Mountain Battery in 1827.
- Purpose – Honours legacy, service, and sacrifices of Regiment of Artillery.
- Observance – Wreath-laying ceremonies and tributes from military leadership.
- Focus – Modernization and indigenization under Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
MCQs
Q1.Which ritual theatres of India are recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage?
a) Yakshagana, Kathakali, Lavani, Bhangra
b) Kutiyattam, Mudiyettu, Ramman, Ramlila
c) Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Kathak
d) Garba, Ghoomar, Chhau, Koodiyattam
Q2. When does the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 begin?
a) 28 September 2025
b) 30 September 2025
c) 2 October 2025
d) 5 October 2025
Q3. Who has been appointed as the Deputy Governor of RBI in September 2025?
a) Rajeshwar Rao
b) T. Rabi Sankar
c) Shirish Chandhra Murmu
d) Swaminathan Janakiraman
Q4. When is the 199th Gunners Day celebrated by the Indian Army?
a) 26 September 2025
b) 27 September 2025
c) 28 September 2025
d) 29 September 2025