15th Vice President
News-CP Radhakrishnan Elected as India’s 15th Vice President.
- Winner – C P Radhakrishnan elected as India’s 15th Vice-President
- Opponent – B Sudershan Reddy
- Vote Margin – 152 votes (452 vs 300) 1
- Date – September 2025
- Total valid votes polled – 752
- Invalid votes declared – 15
- NDA (BJP-led alliance) had paper support of 427 MPs plus backing from 11 YSRCP MPs
- Opposition hoped for at least 320-plus votes but fell short due to cross-voting
- Background :
- Radhakrishnan – 67-year-old RSS and BJP leader.
- Long-time party worker with significant political experience.
- Victory described as “foregone conclusion” above halfway mark of 377.
CAFA Nations Cup
News-India Beat Oman to Clinch Bronze in CAFA Nations Cup 2025.
- Event – India defeated Oman 3-2 on penalties.
- Date – 8 September 2025.
- Venue – Hisor Central Stadium, Tajikistan.
- Tournament – Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup 2025.
- Key Players –
• Gurpreet Singh Sandhu – Saved three penalties.
• Chhangte, Bheke, Jithin MS – Scored penalties. - Historic Win – First-ever victory over Oman in 31 years.
- Coach – Khalid Jamil.
- Achievement – Claimed third place (bronze medal) in the tournament.
Nepal Protest
News-Nepal Withdraws Social Media Ban After Deadly Protests.
- Event – Nepal government withdrew ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and X.
- Date – 8 September 2025.
- Reason for Rollback – Massive youth-led protests turned violent
- Casualties – At least 19 dead, over 300 injured.
- Announcement – Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung announced resumption of social media services.
- Protest Details –
• Gen Z protesters in Kathmandu demanded rollback.
• Protesters stormed Parliament complex.
• Police used water cannons, tear gas, and live rounds. - Government Response –
• Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli promised investigation.
• Relief announced for victims’ families.
• Free treatment provided for injured. - Curfews – Imposed in several major cities.
- Resignation – Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned on moral grounds.
- Significance – One of Nepal’s deadliest protests in recent years.
India’s Literacy Rate
News- India’s Literacy Rate Rises to 80.9%, Mizoram Top On The List.
- India’s Literacy Rate – Increased from 74% in 2011 to 80.9% in 2023-24.
- Announcement – Made by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on International Literacy Day 2025.
- Program – ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.
- Enrolled over 3 crore learners.
- Achieved 90% success rate in foundational literacy assessments.
- Offers materials in 26 Indian languages for inclusivity.
- Full Literacy Achieved – Himachal Pradesh, Tripura, Mizoram, Goa, and UT Ladakh.
- The theme “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era” highlighted the role of digital technology in expanding literacy and lifelong learning across India.
Operation Rahat
News-Operation Rahat: Army carrying out relief, restoration efforts in flood-hit regions.
- Operation Name – Operation Rahat by Indian Army’s Western Command.
- Missions Conducted – 82 HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) missions.
- Areas Covered – Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Evacuation – Over 6,000 people evacuated.
- Medical Aid – Provided to 13,000+ citizens.
- Relief Efforts Included –
- Air drops of 48 tons of rations.
- Army aviation assets flying over 250 hours.
- Infrastructure restoration:
- Bridge repair.
- Road reconstruction.
- Mobile connectivity restoration.
- Collaboration – Worked closely with civil administration, NDRF, and SDRF.
Bhupen Hazarika
News-RBI to Issue Special Coin for Bhupen Hazarika.
- Event – RBI will unveil special commemorative coin on Bhupen Hazarika.
- Date of Unveiling – September 13, 2025.
- Occasion – Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary celebrations.
- Location – Guwahati.
- Chief Guest – Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Additional Launch – Biography by Assam Publication Board.
- Centenary Conclusion – September 8, 2026, with a ceremonial gathering.
- Final Event Guest – President of India.
MCQs
Q1. Who was elected as the 15th Vice President of India in September 2025?
a) B. Sudershan Reddy
b) C. P. Radhakrishnan
c) Dharmendra Pradhan
d) Ramesh Lekhak
Q2. India defeated which team to win bronze in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025?
a) Uzbekistan
b) Tajikistan
c) Oman
d) Afghanistan
Q3. Nepal withdrew its ban on how many social media platforms after violent protests?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 26
Q4. What is India’s literacy rate as announced on International Literacy Day 2025?
a) 74%
b) 76.5%
c) 80.9%
d) 85%
Q5. Operation Rahat was launched by which force for flood relief?
a) Indian Air Force
b) Indian Navy
c) Indian Army
d) NDRF
Q6. Who will unveil the special coin for Bhupen Hazarika on his birth centenary in 2025?
a) President of India
b) Dharmendra Pradhan
c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
d) RBI Governor