Welcome to the Daily Current Affairs Analysis for 25 September 2025. The 25 September 2025 Current Affairs covers important developments across international, national, defense, awards, science, and socio-economic issues.
25 September Current Affairs 2025
International News
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer received the ‘Living Bridge’ Honour 2025 for his crucial role in finalizing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), formally known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The award, presented by the India Business Group (IBG), honors individuals strengthening bilateral relations. The FTA aims to double bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030, focusing on pharmaceuticals, textiles, fintech, education, and legal services. Other awardees included GMR Group, GP Hinduja, Bina Mehta, and the University of Southampton.
The 80th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) began under the presidency of German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, succeeding Philemon Yang. The UNGA serves as the key forum for addressing peace, security, human rights, and international cooperation. It approves the UN budget, elects non-permanent Security Council members, and fosters dialogue on global challenges. Sessions run annually from September.
25 September Current Affairs 2025 – Meanwhile, China launched the ‘K’ Visa, effective October 1, 2025, to attract young global talent in STEM fields. Unlike traditional visas, it requires no local employer invitation, allows multiple entries, and supports education, research, entrepreneurship, and cultural engagement. This initiative comes as an alternative to the tightening U.S. H1-B visa policies, positioning China as a hub for scientific and technological talent.
National News
60th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
At the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), India strongly criticized Pakistan for misusing the platform with baseless allegations. Indian representative Kshitij Tyagi advised Pakistan to focus on its struggling economy, military control, poor human rights record, and terrorism export, rather than targeting India. India emphasized that UNHRC must uphold objectivity and universality instead of country-specific biases. It advocated dialogue, cooperation, and capacity-building for sustainable human rights progress.
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
25 September Current Affairs 2025 – The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) introduced draft regulations, Telecom (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2025, to be effective from April 1, 2026. Aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability, the new framework mandates audits to follow the financial year cycle, reporting deadlines by September 30, and 30-day advance audit notifications. The Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) was designated as a TRAI-listed auditor.
Satellite Internet
Satellite Internet is emerging as a crucial tool in India’s digital revolution. With 1,002.85 million internet subscribers as of June 2025, India is pushing satellite internet to extend connectivity to remote areas where terrestrial networks cannot reach. Services will use Geostationary (GSO) and Non-Geostationary Orbits (NGSO) satellites, particularly LEO (low latency) and MEO (wider coverage) systems. Regulatory oversight will remain with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and TRAI.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that polluted river stretches (PRS) decreased from 311 in 2022 to 296 in 2023, yet river pollution remains a severe challenge. The Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) indicator showed many rivers unfit for bathing (above 3 mg/L). Maharashtra had the highest polluted stretches (54), followed by Kerala (31). Industrial effluents, agricultural runoff, and urban waste were identified as prime culprits. Programs like Namami Gange, Ganga Action Plan, and Nirmal Ganga Nidhi continue tackling the crisis.
M.S.C. Pater vs. State of Delhi
25 September Current Affairs 2025 – The Supreme Court of India in M.S.C. Pater vs. State of Delhi ruled that state-run beggar homes are constitutional trusts ensuring the right to a dignified life under Article 21. Children must be placed in child welfare homes under the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, not in beggar homes. The Court highlighted begging as a socio-economic issue rather than a crime, criticizing laws like the Bombay Prevention of Begging Act, 1959. The government’s SMILE scheme (2022) aims for a beggar-free India by 2026. As per Census 2011, India has 4.13 lakh beggars, with West Bengal reporting the highest.
4th World Food India (WFI) 2025
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) announced the 4th World Food India (WFI) 2025, to be held from September 25-28, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event will showcase India’s food culture and attract foreign investments, positioning India as a Global Food Hub.
Awards News
The 71st National Film Awards (2025) celebrated excellence in Indian cinema.
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Mohanlal
- Best Feature Film: 12th Fail (Hindi)
- Best Hindi Film: Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery
- Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)
- Best Actress: Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway)
- Best Director: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story)
- Best Popular Film Providing Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Other regional best film winners included Bhagavanth Kesari (Telugu), Parking (Tamil), Godday Godday Chaa (Punjabi), Pushkara (Odia), Shyamchi Aai (Marathi), Ullozhukku (Malayalam), Kandeelu: The Ray of Hope (Kannada), Vash (Gujarati), Deep Fridge (Bengali), and Rongatapu 1982 (Assamese).
Technical awards went to Vaibhavi Merchant (Best Choreography), Nandu & Prudhvi (Best Action Direction for Hanu-Man), and G.V. Prakash Kumar (Best Music Direction).
Defense News
The Indian Navy will commission ‘Androth’, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025, at Visakhapatnam. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, with over 80% indigenous components, the vessel reflects India’s Aatmanirbharta vision. Named after Androth Island (Lakshadweep), it will strengthen anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance, search and rescue, and coastal defense.
Science & Technology
Europe inaugurated its first exascale supercomputer, JUPITER, in Germany. Capable of performing one quintillion (10¹⁸) calculations per second, it will support AI, climate modeling, drug discovery, and large-scale simulations. Operated by the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC), JUPITER marks Europe’s entry into the global supercomputing race against the U.S. and China, with an emphasis on energy efficiency.
One-Liners
- Barren Island, India’s only active volcano (Andaman & Nicobar), erupted twice in September 2025.
- PM Modi extended wishes to the Jewish community on Rosh Hashanah.
- Former cricketer Mithun Manhas was appointed BCCI President.
- MoSJE launched SAHAJ and Shrinkhala – HUM initiatives for elderly welfare.
- Russia will deliver the final S-400 air defense system to India by 2026.
- MoSJE began a three-tier competition under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan to mark its 5th anniversary.
- Nagaland University gained recognition as four faculty members entered the world’s top 2% scientists list.
- WaveX Start-up Accelerator opened seven incubation centers for media and entertainment.
- The Food and Public Distribution Department signed an MoU with FCI in New Delhi.
