India’s First EV Truck
News- India’s First EV Truck Fleet Flagged Off at JNPA.
- Event – Launch of India’s first electric heavy-duty truck fleet with swappable batteries.
- Date and Place – 25 September 2025, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal.
- Launched by – Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal.
- Fleet Size – 50 EV trucks inducted initially.
- Expansion Plan – Scale up to 80 trucks by end of 2025.
- Long-term Goal – 90% conversion of JNPA’s 600-truck fleet to EVs by December 2026.
- Policy Links – PM Gati Shakti, National Logistics Policy, Maritime India Vision 2030.
- Significance – Boosts green logistics and sustainable port operations in India.
UPI Launches in Qatar
News-UPI Launches in Qatar, Boosting Digital Payments Abroad.
- Event – UPI goes live in Qatar.
- Launch Location – Hamad International Airport, Doha (duty-free outlets)
- Date – 26 September 2025.
- Global Reach – Qatar becomes the 8th country to accept UPI.
- Collaboration – NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), Qatar National Bank (QNB), and NETSTARS (Japan).
- Benefits – Easier cashless transactions for Indian tourists, reduced need for forex, support to Qatar’s retail and tourism sectors.
- UPI is accepted internationally in 7 countries:
- Bhutan
- Nepal
- Singapore
- France
- United Arab Emirates
- Mauritius
- Sri Lanka
Asian Aquatics Championship 2025
News- Ahmedabad to Host 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025.
- Event –11th Asian Aquatics Championship.
- Dates – September 28 – October 11, 2025.
- Venue – Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Participants –900+ athletes from 29 Asian countries.
- Organizers –Asia Aquatics, Swimming Federation of India, Sports Authority of Gujarat.
- First time held in India.
Ladakh Protests
News-Ladakh Protests Turn Violent Over Statehood Demand.
- Date – 24 September 2025.
- Event – Peaceful protests in Leh turned violent.
- Cause – Demand for statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion for Ladakh.
- Leaders – Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).
- Casualties – 4 dead, 80+ injured (including police).
- Govt Action – Curfew and prohibitory orders imposed.
- Description – Called a “Gen-Z revolution” by activist Sonam Wangchuk.
- Key Issues – Unemployment, lack of representation, ecological threats.
- Demands – Statehood, tribal rights safeguards, ecosystem protection.
- Political Response – Centre accused Wangchuk of incitement; Opposition supported protesters.
- Significance – Exposes tensions on identity, governance, and sustainability in post-Article 370 Ladakh.
Antyodaya Diwas
News- Antyodaya Diwas 2025-25 September.
- Occasion – Antyodaya Diwas 2025.
- Date – Observed every year on 25 September.
- First Observance – 25 September 2014.
- Purpose – Marks birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (former BJS President, philosopher).
- 2025 – 109th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
- Meaning – Antya (poorest) + Udaya (rise) = upliftment of the poorest.
MCQs
Q1. Where was India’s first electric heavy-duty truck fleet launched?
a) Mumbai Port
b) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)
c) Kandla Port
d) Cochin Port
Q2. Qatar became the ___ country to accept UPI payments.
a) 5th
b) 6th
c) 7th
d) 8th
Q3. Which Indian city will host the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025?
a) Delhi
b) Bengaluru
c) Ahmedabad
d) Pune
Q4. What phrase did activist Sonam Wangchuk use to describe the protests?
a) People’s Movement
b) Gen-Z Revolution
c) Youth Awakening
d) Eco Revolution
Q5. Antyodaya Diwas is observed every year on which date?
a) 20 September
b) 23 September
c) 25 September
d) 30 September