Today’s Current Affairs: 22nd September 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: September 22, 2025
Bonnard Standard
Bonnard Standard: The Supreme Court (SC) of India has reaffirmed the Bonnard standard, emphasizing strict conditions for granting pre-trial injunctions in defamation cases, particularly involving journalists, to safeguard freedom of speech and public interest. Established in Bonnard vs Perryman (1891, United Kingdom); sets the standard that an injunction can only be granted if the court […]
NE-SPARKS program
NE-SPARKS program: The Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region interacted with school students from the North Eastern Region (NER) who participated in the NE-SPARKS program. The ‘North East Students’ Programme for Awareness, Reach, and Knowledge on Space’ (NE-SPARKS) is a flagship initiative to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) from NER. It […]
India Adds 7 Natural Sites to UNESCO Tentative List
India Adds 7 Natural Sites to UNESCO Tentative List: India has added seven natural sites to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites (WHS), taking its total to 69 (49 cultural, 17 natural, and 3 mixed properties). This highlights the country’s commitment to preserving its rich natural and cultural heritage. India’s Newly Added Sites: Deccan […]
Yellow-Crested Cockatoos
Yellow-Crested Cockatoos: Yellow-crested cockatoos in Hong Kong are losing natural nesting due to typhoons and tree trimming and conservationists installing artificial nest boxes that mimic natural nests of these birds. The Yellow-crested cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) is a medium-sized cockatoo with a retractile yellow or orange crest. It usually has white plumage, and on its head […]
Javari Temple
Javari Temple: A seven-foot-tall headless Vishnu idol at the Javari temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Khajuraho has grabbed headlines following the Chief Justice of India’s remark during a recent hearing on a petition seeking its restoration. Javari Temple is a Hindu temple, which forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site […]
Registered Unrecognised Political Parties
Registered Unrecognised Political Parties: The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently de-listed a total of 474 more Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPP) for flouting norms, including not contesting elections in the last six years. RUPP are the parties which are either newly registered parties or those which have not secured enough percentage of votes in […]
Kurmi Community : Protest
Kurmi Community : Protest Defying prohibitory orders, Kurmis began their rail blockade at various stations in Jharkhand recently to press demand for a ST status for the community and inclusion of the Kurmali language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. Kurmis, also known as Kunbi, are a Hindu farming caste in India and Nepal. […]
INS Rajali
INS Rajali: The Indian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command recently hosted a two-day seminar on Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance (LRMR) at INS Rajali, Arakkonam, underscoring India’s growing maritime responsibilities and surveillance capabilities. INS Rajali is an Indian Naval Air Station located near Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu. It was commissioned on March 11, 1992. It was named as […]
Industrial Park Rating System 3.0
Industrial Park Rating System 3.0: The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry launched the Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0 in New Delhi. It is developed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It aims to further strengthen India’s industrial ecosystem and enhance […]
