Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 15th September
1. Massive Projects in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth about ₹40,000 crore in Bihar. These projects cover railways, airports, electricity, and water infrastructure, particularly aimed at uplifting the Seemanchal region. He also mentioned that over 40,000 beneficiaries have received permanent housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
2. Doordarshan Turns 66 with Cultural Tribute
Doordarshan will celebrate its 66th foundation day on 15 September 2025 with a special cultural programme “Shabdanjali: DD@66”. The event will take place at Rang Bhawan, Akashvani Bhawan, New Delhi.
3. Global Tech Standard-Setting in New Delhi.
India will host the 89th General Meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) from 15-19 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Over 2,000 experts from more than 100 countries will attend. India will act as Global Secretariat for standardization in Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC).
4. GST Reforms Aid Food Processing & Logistics.
The government issued a factsheet on reforms under the Goods & Services Tax (GST) to make food processing and logistics more efficient and affordable. These reforms aim to boost competitiveness in food industry supply chains and lower costs for consumers.
5. Science & Innovation Reach Beyond Big Cities
The CSIR Startup Conclave took place in Lucknow, where Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath joined Union Ministers to push science, technology, and innovation beyond metropolitan centers. The conclave highlighted opportunities for startups in smaller cities and rural areas.
6. New Battery Breakthroughs In Sustainability
Indian scientists developed a battery that is flexible, eco-friendly, and safer than many existing designs. The innovation promises better performance with reduced environmental footprint.
7. Aadhaar Authentication for Early IRCTC Tickets
From 1 October 2025, the IRCTC website/app will require Aadhaar authentication for booking general reserved train tickets during the first 15 minutes of booking opening. The move targets misuse of the booking system and aims to protect common users.
8. Apple Growers in Kashmir Get Boost
Indian Railways started loading fresh apples from Kashmir using specially designated parcel vehicles (each with eight wagons) to carry produce to Delhi markets. The move will help growers reach markets faster and reduce spoilage.
9. Rescue Ops in Beed Floods
The Indian Army Aviation carried out swift rescue operations in Beed district (Maharashtra) amid severe flooding. The operations evacuated stranded people and supplied relief, showing rapid disaster-response capacity.
10. Shipbuilding Roadmap Advances Towards Maritime Vision 2047
The government released India’s shipbuilding roadmap under its Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. The plan aims to boost shipbuilding capacity, foster domestic manufacturing, and strengthen maritime infrastructure.