Daily current affairs:September 18, 2025

Long Description : On his 75th birthday, PM Modi visited Dhar to inaugurate the country’s first PM MITRA Park and launch ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ and ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ campaigns, aimed at enhancing women’s health and family nutrition. He received cultural tributes and global greetings from world leaders, underlining India’s diplomatic reach and focus on inclusive growth through social welfare.

Long Description : Observing poor air quality trends in North India, the Supreme Court instructed the CAQM, CPCB, and respective state boards to fill vacancies and act on air pollution threats within three weeks, ahead of the winter spike. The directive targets Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan, focusing on enforcing emission standards and monitoring compliance to protect public health.

Long Description : The Finance Ministry disbursed ₹127 crore to Tamil Nadu and ₹214 crore to Assam for rural sanitation, waste management, and water infrastructure, under the 15th Finance Commission’s recommendations. These measures aim to boost rural development, encourage sustainable practices like rainwater harvesting, and empower Panchayati Raj institutions for better local governance.

Long Description : The Food Corporation of India (FCI) reported rice stocks surpassing this year’s targets, enabling potential export boosts before the festive season. Wheat reserves are also at their highest since 2021. The robust procurement is attributed to a successful harvest and consistent MSP incentives, supporting food security programs like National Food Security Act and PM GKAY.

Long Description : The project, located in Rajasthan, comprises four indigenous PHWR reactors and is part of India’s commitment to expanding nuclear energy sources. It will boost power generation, foster employment, and facilitate regional development. Completion is set for 2036, reflecting India’s steady transition to cleaner energy and reduced reliance on fossils.

Long Description : The WIPO GII ranking highlights India’s advancements in R&D infrastructure, digital innovation, and start-up ecosystem, maintaining its top 40 status for the second consecutive year. Key drivers include increased patent filings, the Digital India initiative, and improved higher education quality. Efforts are ongoing to bridge innovation gaps and foster inclusive growth in technology.

Long Description : With the new policy document and a tech repository, the government aims to make India a leader in artificial intelligence. The initiative will focus on research, capacity building, and ethical development of AI. The policy sets up collaborations with academia, industry, and global tech leaders for responsible AI deployment aligning with social and economic priorities.

Long Description : The agreement enables joint research and sustainable resource extraction, focusing on polymetallic nodules and rare earth materials essential for green technology manufacturing. The collaboration enhances India’s access to critical raw materials and strengthens global leadership in deep-sea studies and responsible ocean governance.

Long Description : Aimed at accelerating clean energy development, the Rs. 100 crore start-up fund will support innovative hydrogen projects, pilot studies, and commercialization of emerging green hydrogen solutions. The initiative is part of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, focusing on energy independence and reduction in carbon footprint through indigenous research.

Long Description : The apex court stressed rapid vacancy filling and immediate action plans for pollution monitoring, stubble burning prevention, and public health advisories. The coordinated directive is expected to ensure a systematic response against annual winter smog events, particularly in Delhi-NCR and surrounding regions.

Long Description : The policy aims to reduce logistics cost to GDP, enhance last-mile connectivity, and promote multimodal transport. Progress includes digital logistics platforms, infrastructure upgrades, and streamlined supply chains. Ongoing reforms emphasize technology adoption and private sector participation for efficient, resilient logistics.

Long Description : The exercise in Singapore saw naval units from several Indo-Pacific countries, enhancing tactical synchronization and regional security collaboration. India’s active participation underlines maritime cooperation, rescue readiness, and strategic influence in the Indo-Pacific, key to national defense priorities.

Long Description : The collaboration brings a rewards-focused credit card, offering exclusive benefits to digital-savvy consumers. The card leverages the RuPay network, supporting the ‘Make in India’ digital ecosystem and incentivizing digital payments with cashback and loyalty programs for urban millennials.

Long Description : This exercise demonstrated quick mobility and coordination skills of armored units, simulating real-time scenarios of waterway crossings under adverse conditions. Such drills boost national defense readiness and showcase the Army’s capability to manage diverse crisis situations.

Long Description : Strong performance by IT, financial stocks, and positive guidance for interest rate cuts in the upcoming quarters boosted investor optimism. The upward trend reflects global market resilience and expectations of economic revival, playing a key role in the trading strategies of institutional and retail investors. The indices’ moves are closely watched by exam aspirants for questions on market economics.