📰 National Affairs

• Project Matsya Shakti Launched: Union MoS George Kurian introduced Matsya Shakti in Kerala under PM VIKAS to empower minority fishermen. It will train 690 candidates, including 420 women in entrepreneurship and 270 in fisheries skills.
• India Post–MapmyIndia MoU: Department of Posts signed with MapmyIndia to enhance DIGIPIN services, a digital addressing system integrating geospatial technology for precise location mapping.
• India’s First MLFF Tolling System: IHMCL and ICICI Bank to pilot Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling at Choryasi Plaza, Gujarat. Vehicles won’t stop at toll booths; system uses FASTag + ANPR cameras.
• IIT-H & Indian Army Pact: IIT Hyderabad and Army’s Simulator Division signed MoU to set up CoE VIGRAHA for AR/VR, AI, robotics, and defense tech innovation.

💰 Banking & Economy

• RBI Penalty on Bandhan Bank: RBI fined ₹44.70 lakh for non-compliance, including improper commission payments and missing audit trails.
• India’s GDP Growth: NSO reported 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY26, the highest in 5 quarters, surpassing RBI’s projection of 6.5%. Real GVA grew 7.6%, showing strong economic momentum despite global challenges.

🌍 International Affairs

• Thailand Acting PM: Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai appointed Acting PM after Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed by Constitutional Court.
• KELTRON–Zimbabwe Agreement: Kerala PSU signed MoU to supply 3,000 laptops and expand into solar systems, traffic lights, and skill centers in Zimbabwe.

🏆 Awards & Appointments

• TIME100 AI List 2025: Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar Singisetti featured among the world’s most influential AI leaders. He also received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award in 2025.
• Tata Steel Investment: Tata Steel injected ₹3,104 crore into its Singapore subsidiary TSHPL, marking the 4th capital infusion in 2025.

⚽ Sports

• India Wins SAFF U17 Women’s Championship: Despite losing 3–4 to Bangladesh in the final, India topped the table with 15 points and 27 goals scored without conceding.
• ICC–Google Partnership: ICC partnered with Google to boost fan engagement in women’s cricket ahead of the 2025 Women’s World Cup in India & Sri Lanka.

📅 Important Days

• International Day for People of African Descent: Observed on 31 August 2025 by the UN to honor contributions of African diaspora and fight discrimination. This was the 5th observance since its launch in 2021.

📘 Current Affairs 1 September 2025 mcq

Q1. Which scheme was launched in Kerala under PM VIKAS to empower minority fishermen?

1. Matsya Shakti
2. Jal Jeevan Mission
3. Blue Revolution 2.0
4. Samudra Shakti
   Answer: A) Matsya Shakti

Q2. India Post signed an MoU with which company to enhance DIGIPIN services?

1. Google Maps
2. MapmyIndia
3. ISRO
4. NIC
   Answer: B) MapmyIndia

Q3. India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system will be piloted at which location?

1. Delhi–Meerut Expressway
2. Mumbai–Pune Expressway
3. Choryasi Plaza, Gujarat
4. Eastern Peripheral Expressway
   Answer: C) Choryasi Plaza, Gujarat

Q4. IIT Hyderabad signed an MoU with which organization to set up CoE VIGRAHA for defense innovation?

1. DRDO
2. Indian Army Simulator Division
3. HAL
4. BEL
   Answer: B) Indian Army Simulator Division

Q5. India’s GDP growth in Q1 FY26 was reported at:

1. 6.5%
2. 7.0%
3. 7.6%
4. 7.8%
   Answer: D) 7.8%

Q6. Who was appointed Acting Prime Minister of Thailand in September 2025?

1. Paetongtarn Shinawatra
2. Phumtham Wechayachai
3. Prayuth Chan-o-cha
4. Somchai Wongsawat
   Answer: B) Phumtham Wechayachai

Q7. Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar Singisetti was featured in which global list in 2025?

1. Forbes 30 Under 30
2. TIME100 AI
3. Fortune Global 50
4. Bloomberg Innovators
   Answer: B) TIME100 AI

Q8. India won the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025 despite losing the final to:

1. Nepal
2. Bangladesh
3. Sri Lanka
4. Bhutan
   Answer: B) Bangladesh

Q9. ICC partnered with which tech giant to boost women’s cricket fan engagement ahead of the 2025 World Cup?

1. Microsoft
2. Google
3. Meta
4. Amazon
   Answer: B) Google

Q10. International Day for People of African Descent is observed annually on:

1. 30 August
2. 31 August
3. 1 September
4. 2 September
   Answer: B) 31 August