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Current Affairs 15 September 2025
1. Jaismine Lamboria Wins Gold at World Boxing Championships
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Weight Category: Jaismine Lamboria won gold in the women's 57kg category at the 2025 World Boxing Championships.
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Opponent: She defeated Poland's Julia Szeremeta, a Paris Olympics silver medalist, with a 4-1 win in the final.
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Performance: Lamboria adjusted her rhythm after losing the opening round, using sharp jabs and controlled distance to dominate the bout with scores of 30-27, 29-28, 30-27, 28-29, and 29-28.
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Historic Win: This victory marked a career-defining moment for Lamboria, who bounced back strongly after an early exit at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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India's Medal Tally: Lamboria's gold was one of four medals won by India in the championships, with Minakshi Hooda also winning gold in the 48kg category, Nupur Sheoran securing silver, and Pooja Rani claiming bronze.
2. Tata Builds Navy’s First Spanish Lanza-N 3D Radar
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Partnership: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) collaborated with Spanish defence company Indra to develop the Lanza-N 3D Air Surveillance Radar for the Indian Navy.
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Indigenous Defence Capabilities: This project marks a significant milestone in India's defence modernization, enhancing the country's indigenous defence capabilities and maritime surveillance.
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Radar Features: The Lanza-N radar is designed to track aerial threats, providing the Navy with a decisive surveillance edge in protecting India's maritime interests.
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Commissioning: The radar has been successfully commissioned on an Indian Navy warship, with the rest of the deliveries scheduled in phases under a USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
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Significance: This achievement showcases India's determination to build, integrate, and sustain next-generation defence systems domestically, reducing reliance on foreign technology.
3. Indian Navy Inducts Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship ‘Androth’
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Shipbuilder: INS Androth was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, a leading shipbuilding company in India.
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Ship Features: The vessel is 77.6 meters long and 10.5 meters wide, with a draught of only 2.7 meters, allowing it to operate in shallow waters. It's propelled by three diesel-driven water jets, reaching a maximum speed of 25 knots.
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Primary Role: INS Androth is designed for anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, low-intensity maritime operations, and mine-laying operations. It's equipped with advanced sensors and ordnance, including hull-mounted sonar and low-frequency variable depth sonar.
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Armament: The ship carries lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets, and mines, as well as a close-in weapon system (30 mm gun) and 16.7 mm stabilized remote-controlled guns.
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Induction Significance: INS Androth is the first of a series of eight anti-submarine warfare shallow-watercraft being built for the Indian Navy, marking a significant milestone in the country's indigenous defence capabilities.
4. Ex-New Zealand coach Gary Stead named as head coach for 2025–26 Ranji Trophy
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Appointment: Gary Stead, the former New Zealand coach, has been appointed as the head coach of Andhra Pradesh's Ranji Trophy team for the 2025-26 season.
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Background: Stead had a successful seven-year stint with the New Zealand cricket team, leading them to a World Test Championship win and finishing as runners-up in the 2019 World Cup.
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Team Expectations: Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association (APCA) hopes Stead will transform their team, which had a tough season last year, finishing sixth in Group B with just one win and three losses in seven games.
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Leadership: The team will be led by Ricky Bhui, with Saurabh Kumar as the senior member. Stead has been given permission to return home during the Christmas period.
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Visa and Tenure: Stead's work visa in India is expected to be approved, and he'll take charge from September 20, bringing his expertise to Andhra Pradesh cricket team.
5. India Finished 5th overall at ISSF World Cup 2025
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Medal Count: India won a total of 8 medals, including 4 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals.
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Ranking: China topped the standings with 11 medals, including 5 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze, while India secured the second spot.
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Top Performers: Notable Indian medal winners include Sift Kaur Samra (gold in women's 50m rifle 3 positions), Rudrankksh Patil (gold in men's 10m air rifle), and Vijayveer Sidhu (gold in men's 25m rapid fire pistol).
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Competition Details: The ISSF World Cup 2025 was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from April 1 to April 11, 2025, featuring over 410 shooters from 45 National Shooting Federations.
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Future Events: The Indian shooting squad was set to participate in the second leg of the ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru, after their successful campaign in Buenos Aires.
6. Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati Becomes Director of AIIA
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Appointment: Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati formally assumed charge as the Director of AIIA, New Delhi, on September 13, 2025, after his appointment was approved by the Union Cabinet.
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Background: Prior to this appointment, Prof. Prajapati served as the Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, and was also associated with Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.
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Leadership Role: As Director, Prof. Prajapati will play a crucial role in strengthening AIIA's position as a premier institute for Ayurveda, aligning with the Indian government's focus on promoting traditional medicine systems under the AYUSH mission.
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Institute's Focus: AIIA is dedicated to advancing Ayurveda education, research, and healthcare, and Prof. Prajapati's leadership is expected to further enhance the institute's capabilities in these areas.
7. Vishakha Mulye Named MD & CEO of Aditya Birla Capital
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Leadership Strategy: Mulye's leadership strategy is driven by the "One ABC, One P&L" approach, focusing on breaking down silos between verticals like loans, insurance, investments, and payments to offer a seamless customer experience.
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Digital Initiatives: Under her leadership, ABCL has introduced key digital initiatives, including the ABCD App, a direct-to-customer unified financial platform, and Udyog Plus, a digital B2B lending platform catering to MSMEs.
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Experience and Expertise: Mulye brings over three decades of experience in banking and finance, previously serving as Executive Director at ICICI Bank and MD & CEO of ICICI Venture Funds Management Company Limited.
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Awards and Recognition: Vishakha Mulye has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leader, Forbes Asia Power Businesswomen List, and Fortune Asia Most Powerful Women List.
8. Goa Shipyard Wins Rajbhasha Kirti Award 2024–25
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Award Background: The Rajbhasha Kirti Award is a prestigious honor given by the Ministry of Home Affairs to recognize outstanding contributions in promoting the use of Hindi as an official language.
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Previous Wins: Goa Shipyard has previously won the Rajbhasha Kirti Award, indicating their consistent efforts in promoting Hindi in official communication.
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Other Recipients: Other organizations, like Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), have also received this award for their exceptional work in promoting Hindi.
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Significance: This award highlights Goa Shipyard's commitment to implementing the Official Language Policy and promoting Hindi usage across its sections and offices.
9. International Day of Democracy observed on 15th September
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Purpose: The day promotes and upholds the principles of democracy, encouraging governments to support democratic values and citizen participation.
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History: The United Nations General Assembly established International Day of Democracy in 2007, marking the 20th anniversary of the first International Conference of New or Restored Democracies.
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Theme: Each year has a specific theme; for 2024, it was "Navigating AI for Governance and Citizen Engagement," while 2025's theme is "Achieving Gender Equality, Action by Action," focusing on promoting parity in parliament and politics, encouraging gender-sensitive institutions, and combating gender-based violence.
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Global Events: The UN hosts events, such as panel discussions and conferences, to raise awareness about democracy and its importance in promoting peace, sustainable development, and human rights.
10. Former Meghalaya CM D.D. Lapang passed away
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D.D. Lapang, fondly known as 'Maheh', passed away due to age-related ailments at Bethany Hospital in Shillong.
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Lapang served as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya four times from 1992 to 2010 and was a member of the Congress party before joining the National People's Party (NPP) in 2018.
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He played a significant role in the formation of the Ri-Bhoi district in 1992 and implemented various initiatives for Meghalaya's development and social justice.
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The Meghalaya government announced a state funeral in his honor, which was attended by leaders, citizens, and supporters, paying homage to his legacy.
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