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Current Affairs 01 September 2025
1. Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya presented Rashtrapati Award certificates
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Presentation of Certificates: Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya presented the Rashtrapati Award certificates on behalf of the President of India to selected awardees.
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Occasion: The ceremony was held as part of the National Sports and Adventure Awards recognition process.
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Purpose: The awards honor outstanding contributions and achievements in sports, coaching, and promotion of physical education.
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Categories: Recipients include sportspersons, coaches, and institutions recognized for excellence in their respective fields.
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Significance: The Rashtrapati Award is a mark of the highest national recognition for sporting excellence, carrying prestige and encouragement for the sporting community.
2. Dinesh K Patnaik Appointed India’s Envoy to Canada
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New Appointment: Senior diplomat Dinesh K. Patnaik has been appointed as India’s High Commissioner to Canada.
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Previous Role: He previously served as Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
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Diplomatic Experience: Patnaik is a seasoned Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1990 batch, with experience in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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Context: His appointment comes at a crucial time, amid strained India-Canada relations over diplomatic and security concerns.
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Significance: As High Commissioner, he will play a key role in strengthening bilateral ties, addressing challenges, and expanding cooperation in trade, education, and diaspora engagement.
3. Rajnath, Yogi inaugurate India’s largest aero engine test bed in UP
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Inauguration: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath jointly inaugurated India’s largest aero engine test bed in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
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Facility Purpose: The test bed is designed for testing and validating aero engines, crucial for strengthening India’s aerospace and defence self-reliance.
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Strategic Importance: The facility supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, reducing dependence on foreign testing facilities.
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Key Agency Involved: Developed under the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) / DRDO collaboration (depending on official details, can confirm exact body).
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Regional Boost: The project not only strengthens India’s defence ecosystem but also positions Uttar Pradesh as a defence and aerospace hub.
4. Army Conducts Yudh Kaushal 3.0 Multi-Domain Drill in Arunachal
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Exercise Conducted: The Indian Army carried out Yudh Kaushal 3.0, a large-scale multi-domain military drill in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Objective: The exercise tested operational readiness, joint warfare capabilities, and integration of modern technology in high-altitude conditions.
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Forces Involved: Multiple arms of the Army, including infantry, artillery, aviation, engineers, and electronic warfare units, participated.
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Strategic Significance: Conducted close to the LAC (Line of Actual Control) with China, the drill strengthens preparedness against border challenges.
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New Dimension: The exercise emphasized multi-domain operations like cyber, space, drones, and AI-based warfare, aligning with India’s future combat strategies.
5. Odisha Ranks 5th in E-Bus Adoption, Plans 1,000+ Fleet
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National Ranking: Odisha secured the 5th position in India for electric bus (e-bus) adoption.
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Current Status: The state has already introduced e-buses in key cities under the ‘Location Accessible Multimodal Initiative (LAccMI)’ scheme.
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Expansion Plan: Odisha government announced plans to expand its e-bus fleet to over 1,000 buses in the coming years.
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Objective: The move aims to promote green public transport, reduce carbon emissions, and improve urban mobility.
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Significance: With this step, Odisha is set to become a leading state in sustainable transport, aligning with India’s net zero and clean energy goals.
6. India Clinches 2025 SAFF U17 Women’s Championship Title
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Championship Victory: India won the 2025 SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship title, showcasing dominance in South Asian women’s football.
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Tournament Host: The championship was held in Bangladesh, featuring teams from South Asian nations.
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Final Match: India defeated Bangladesh in the final to secure the trophy (can confirm exact scoreline if you want).
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Consistent Success: This victory highlights India’s growing strength in youth women’s football, following recent successes at junior levels.
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Significance: The win boosts India’s women’s football development, inspires grassroots participation, and strengthens preparation for continental competitions.
7. Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh Gets Additional Charge as CMD of NHPC
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New Role: Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh has been given the additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC Limited, India’s leading hydropower company.
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Reason for Appointment: He assumes the role following the retirement/vacancy of the previous CMD, ensuring continuity in leadership.
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Experience: Singh has vast experience in hydropower project planning, execution, and management, contributing to NHPC’s growth.
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Significance: His appointment is crucial for driving clean energy initiatives, hydropower expansion, and renewable energy diversification under India’s green energy mission.
8. OpenAI names ex-Coursera chief Raghav Gupta as Education Head for India and APAC
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New Appointment: Raghav Gupta, former Managing Director of Coursera India & APAC, has been appointed as Education Head for India and Asia-Pacific at OpenAI.
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Role & Responsibility: He will lead OpenAI’s education initiatives in the region, focusing on integrating AI tools into learning, teaching, and skill development.
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Professional Background: Gupta has over two decades of experience in edtech, consulting, and business leadership, with stints at Coursera, Aon Hewitt, and Technopak.
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Strategic Importance: His appointment comes at a time when AI in education is becoming a key driver for digital learning and workforce upskilling in India & APAC.
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Significance: This move strengthens OpenAI’s regional presence and aligns with its goal of making AI-powered learning more accessible to students, educators, and institutions.
9. C&MD, EIL conferred with SCOPE Eminence Award
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Award Conferred: The Chairman & Managing Director (C&MD) of Engineers India Limited (EIL) was honored with the SCOPE Eminence Award.
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Awarding Body: The award was presented by Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), which recognizes excellence among Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).
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Category of Recognition: The award acknowledges leadership, corporate governance, innovation, and outstanding contributions to the public sector.
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About EIL: Engineers India Limited is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, specializing in engineering consultancy and EPC services.
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Significance: The award highlights EIL’s role in nation-building, energy sector projects, and sustainability initiatives, while recognizing the CMD’s leadership.
10. Prem Sagar, FTII alumnus and ‘Ramayan’ cinematographer, passed away
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Veteran cinematographer Prem Sagar, best known for his work on Ramanand Sagar’s epic TV series ‘Ramayan’, has passed away.
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He was an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, and contributed significantly to Indian television and cinema.
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Apart from ‘Ramayan’, he worked on several other mythological and devotional serials produced by Sagar Arts.
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Prem Sagar was the son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, who created iconic TV shows in the 1980s and 1990s.
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His passing marks the loss of a pioneering cinematographer who played a key role in shaping the visual storytelling of Indian television’s golden era.
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