Iridogorgia Chewbacca: Scientists have discovered a unique deep-sea coral and given it the name Iridogorgia Chewbacca. Iridogorgia Chewbacca is a new deep-sea coral species of genus Iridogorgia. It is named after the furry Star Wars fictional character Chewbacca because of its hairy-looking branches. The species belongs to the genus Iridogorgia, a group of deep-sea corals […]
Day: September 22, 2025
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023: The Government of India announced that Shri. Mohanlal will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023. Dadasaheb Phalke Award is given by the Indian government for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. It was instituted in 1969 the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb Phalke. […]
PM Modi Launches Next-Generation GST Reforms
PM Modi Launches Next-Generation GST Reforms: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 21 September 2025, unveiling Next-Generation GST reforms that come into effect from 22 September. Announcing the beginning of a “GST Bachat Utsav”, the Prime Minister emphasized that the new system will enhance savings for households, reduce costs of essential goods, and […]
Australia sets a new emissions reduction target of 62% by 2035 under the Paris Agreement
Australia sets a new emissions reduction target of 62% by 2035 under the Paris Agreement: Australia has raised its national emissions reduction target to 62% by 2035, based on 2005 levels. The announcement, made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, marks a substantial increase from the country’s previous commitment of a 43% cut by 2030. The […]
M.K. Stalin Launches ‘Anbu Karangal’ Scheme For Orphaned Children : Tamil Nadu
M.K. Stalin Launches ‘Anbu Karangal’ Scheme For Orphaned Children : Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the ‘Anbu Karangal’ (Hands of Love) scheme on September 16, 2025. This welfare initiative promises monthly financial support of ₹2,000 to orphaned children, ensuring that education and basic needs are not compromised due to the absence […]
First Hilsa Consignment from Bangladesh Reaches India
First Hilsa Consignment from Bangladesh Reaches India: Bangladesh has resumed its seasonal export of hilsa fish to India, but in its lowest volume since 2019. On September 17, 2025, the first consignment of around 32 tonnes arrived in West Bengal via the Petrapole border, marking the beginning of a restricted trade window approved by the […]
The US Fed lowers interest rates to 4‑4.25% in its first 2025 rate cut
The US Fed lowers interest rates to 4‑4.25% in its first 2025 rate cut: The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00%–4.25%, marking its first rate reduction in 2025. This move signals the beginning of a possible rate easing cycle, aimed at balancing […]
International Red Panda Day 2025
International Red Panda Day 2025: International Red Panda Day 2025, observed on third Saturday of September this year Sept. 20, raises global awareness and action for the endangered Himalayan red panda, now fewer than 10,000 in the wild.To spotlight this endangered species and build global momentum for its protection, International Red Panda Day 2025 is […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th September 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th September 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Red-necked Phalarope
Red-necked Phalarope: Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus), a rare species, has been spotted at the Nanjarayan bird for the first time. Red-necked Phalarope is a fairly small shorebird known for spinning frantically on water to stir up small invertebrates. It is found in both boreal and tundra ecosystems. Appearance and behavior of Red-necked Phalarope: The bird […]
