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Current Affairs 27th & 28th September 2025
1. India’s Jonathan Gavin Antony Wins Gold in Men’s 10m Air Pistol
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Winning Margin: Jonathan Gavin Antony won the gold medal with a commanding margin of 8.5 points, showcasing his exceptional skill in the event.
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Performance: The 16-year-old Indian shooter delivered a flawless performance, shooting 21 of 24 shots in the 10s to secure the top spot.
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Qualification: Antony topped the qualification round with a score of 586-19x, setting him up for success in the finals.
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Competition: He outclassed a strong field, including Olympians Sarabjot Singh and Saurabh Chaudhary, demonstrating his rising dominance in Indian shooting.
2. Mithun Manhas Elected Unopposed as 37th BCCI President
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Election Details: Mithun Manhas was elected unopposed as the 37th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on September 28, 2025, after other candidates failed to file their nomination papers by the deadline.
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Background: Manhas has a rich cricketing background, having played first-class cricket for Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir, and was also a regular in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for teams like Delhi Capitals, Pune Warriors India, and Chennai Super Kings.
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Administrative Experience: Before becoming BCCI President, Manhas held various roles, including assistant coach for Kings XI Punjab, batting consultant for the Bangladesh U19 team, and director of cricket operations for the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association.
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Previous President: Manhas took over from Roger Binny, who resigned earlier this year, and will lead the BCCI in a new term starting from 2025.
3. India Shines with Five Medals at ISSF Junior World Cup 2025
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Gold in Men's 10m Air Pistol: Jonathan Gavin Antony won gold with a score of 244.8, defeating Italy's Luca Arrighi by an 8.5-point margin.
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Women's 10m Air Pistol Silver: Rashmika Sahgal secured silver with a score of 236.1, showcasing consistency and skill.
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Mixed Team 10m Air Pistol Success: India locked up the top two spots in the Mixed Team event, with Rashmika Sahgal and Kapil winning gold, and Vanshika Chaudhary and Jonathan Gavin Antony taking silver.
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Rifle Prone Dominance: India swept the podium in the Women's 50m Rifle Prone Junior event, with Anushka Thokur (621.6) winning gold, Anshika (619.2) taking silver, and Aadhya Agrawal (615.9) claiming bronze.
4. Sergio Busquets Announces Retirement After 20-Year Football Career
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Retirement Plans: Sergio Busquets will retire from professional football at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, wrapping up his 20-year career.
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Career Highlights: Busquets spent 18 years with FC Barcelona, winning numerous titles including nine La Liga crowns, three Champions League trophies, and the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Spain.
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Time with Inter Miami: He joined Inter Miami in 2023, reuniting with former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suarez, and won the Leagues Cup and Supporters' Shield.
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Legacy: Widely regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in football history, Busquets made over 700 appearances for Barcelona and 143 appearances for Spain, showcasing his exceptional skill and dominance in the game.
5. Ravichandran Ashwin Becomes First Indian to Join BBL
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Historic Signing: Ravichandran Ashwin has become the first-ever Indian international player to feature in the men's Big Bash League, signing with Sydney Thunder for the upcoming season.
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Team and Role: Ashwin will join Sydney Thunder in early January, playing under the leadership of David Warner. He'll provide world-class bowling and leadership to the team, particularly in the second half of the season.
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Schedule: Ashwin's first game with Sydney Thunder is expected to be against Brisbane Heat on January 10, followed by a match against Melbourne Renegades on January 12. A highlight of his stint will be against Sydney Sixers on January 16.
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Career Highlights: Ashwin brings an impressive cricketing pedigree, having taken 765 international wickets, including 537 Test wickets, and winning the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy with India.
6. India Govt. Appoints First Mushroom Scientist to Lead BSI
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Appointment: Dr. Kanad Das has been appointed as a scientist, currently holding the position of Scientist-F and Head of Office at BSI.
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Field of Specialization: His expertise lies in the diversity and systematics of wild mushrooms, with a special interest in molecular phylogeny of Himalayan mushrooms.
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Research Focus: Dr. Das is presently working on the exploration of caterpillar fungi in the Himalayas, focusing on morpho-taxonomy, molecular phylogeny, and chemical and nutraceutical properties.
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Notable Projects: Some of his notable projects include studies on Russulales of Sikkim Himalaya, wild mushrooms of North Sikkim, and wild mushrooms of East and South Sikkim.
7. Sudhanshu Vats appointed as President of ASCI, Subramanyeswar Vice Chair
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Appointment: Sudhanshu Vats, Managing Director of Pidilite Industries Ltd, has been appointed as the new President of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), succeeding Partha Sinha.
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Leadership Team: S Subramanyeswar, Group CEO of MullenLowe Global, has been named Vice Chairman, and Paritosh Joshi, Principal at Provocateur Advisory, has been appointed Honorary Treasurer.
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Initiatives: ASCI has announced several initiatives under Vats' leadership, including the AdWise program to train over one million school students in advertising and media literacy, and an ethnographic study on Gen Alpha to design a framework for responsible advertising.
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Expansion Plans: ASCI plans to expand its presence in Bengaluru and New Delhi to strengthen its reach across key markets and promote responsible advertising practices.
8. Journalist Amshi Prasannakumar Wins Krishi Media Award 2025
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Experience and Expertise: He has worked as the Executive Editor of Kannada Prabha and has authored 25 books, showcasing his expertise in journalism and writing.
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Awards and Honors: Prasannakumar has received several prestigious awards, including a special award from the Karnataka Media Academy and the District Rajyotsava Award.
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Leadership Roles: He has served as the President of the District Journalists' Association and as a member of the academic council of the University of Mysore's Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.
9. DoT & FIU-IND Sign MoU to Combat Financial Crimes and Cyber Fraud
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Real-time Intelligence Sharing: Enables real-time exchange of critical data, including DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), which classifies mobile numbers based on their risk association with fraud, and FIU-IND's suspicious transaction data.
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Proactive Fraud Prevention: Aims to move from reactive measures to proactive detection by combining telecom and financial intelligence to identify and act against fraudulent mobile connections before they cause financial damage.
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Secure Data Exchange: Information will be securely shared using advanced technological platforms like DoT's Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) and FIU-IND's Finnex 2.0 portal.
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Protection of Digital Transactions: The shared FRI data allows financial institutions to implement enhanced risk checks for high-risk mobile numbers during digital payment transactions, securing the digital economy.
10. World Tourism Day observed on 27th September
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Date: World Tourism Day is observed annually on September 27, commemorating the adoption of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Statutes in 1970.
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Purpose: The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political, and economic value globally, promoting sustainable tourism practices.
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Theme: Each year, World Tourism Day has a specific theme, such as "Tourism and Sustainable Transformation" for 2025, highlighting current trends and challenges in the tourism industry.
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Significance: Tourism is a significant sector, contributing around 10% to global GDP, employing one in ten people worldwide, and fostering cross-cultural understanding and peace.
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