Today Current Affairs & G.K 09/2025
1. Archaeologists discovered 3,000-year-old remains of 14 individuals on the northern coast of which country?
Answer : Peru
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered the 3,000-year-old remains of 14 individuals on the country’s northern coast, in the La Libertad region, about 675 kilometers from Lima. The discovery was made near an ancient temple site associated with the Cupisnique culture, a pre-Columbian civilization that thrived in the area between 1500 BCE and 200 BCE. Researchers believe the remains may be linked to ritual human sacrifices, as the bodies were buried alongside ceremonial objects. This finding offers valuable insights into the religious practices, burial traditions, and societal structures of the Cupisnique people, highlighting the region’s importance as a center of early Andean civilization.
2. What global award has been instituted in honor of M. S. Swaminathan?
Answer : Global Award for Food and Peace
The global award instituted in honor of M. S. Swaminathan is the M. S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace, launched in August 2025 by the Prime Minister of India. This award recognizes scientists from the developing world who are making significant contributions toward food security and peace.
Additionally, there is another important award named after him: the Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for Leadership in Agriculture. Instituted in 2004 by the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS), this award honors lifetime contributions of eminent scientists—both Indian and international—who have had a global impact in agriculture, particularly in terms of food security and sustainable farming.
3. World Sanskrit Day 2025 was celebrated on which date?
Answer : 9 Aug
World Sanskrit Day 2025, also known as Vishva Samskrita Divas, was celebrated on 9 August 2025, coinciding with Shravana Purnima, the full moon day of the Shravana month in the Hindu calendar. This annual celebration aims to promote and preserve Sanskrit, one of the world’s oldest languages and the foundation of much of India’s cultural and literary heritage. Across India and abroad, the day was marked by seminars, workshops, recitation competitions, and cultural programs highlighting the beauty and relevance of Sanskrit in modern times. Educational institutions, linguistic organizations, and cultural bodies organized special events to encourage learning and research in the language, while scholars emphasized its importance in understanding ancient Indian knowledge systems, philosophy, and literature.
4. Which country became the 107th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
Answer : Moldova
The Republic of Moldova became the 107th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). According to the Ministry of External Affairs of India, the Instrument of Ratification was handed over by Moldova’s Ambassador to India, Ana Taban, to ISA officials during a ceremony in New Delhi.
This marks a significant milestone in the expansion of the alliance, which is dedicated to promoting solar energy worldwide through collaboration, policy support, and investment facilitation.
5. Ladakh’s first botanical garden is coming up in which village?
Answer : Shayok
Ladakh’s first-ever botanical garden is being developed in Shayok village, located in eastern Ladakh along the route to the Galwan Valley. The project aims to transform 10 hectares of barren community land into a lush botanical center dedicated to the conservation of indigenous fruits (such as apricots and apples), medicinal plants, high-altitude flora, and even geological specimens native to the region. It’s being spearheaded by the Leh Hill Council under the Go Green Go Organic initiative and is expected to be completed by 2029.
6. Where was India’s first FIFA Girls’ Talent Academy launched?
Answer : Hyderabad
India’s first FIFA Girls’ Talent Academy was launched in Hyderabad, specifically at the Gachibowli Stadium Complex, Telangana. This landmark initiative resulted from a collaboration between the All India Football Federation (AIFF), FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS), and the Government of Telangana, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed during the first Telangana Sports Conclave at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre.
The academy is envisioned as a high-performance, year-round residential facility designed to nurture elite young talent. It will support 60 players—30 girls under-16 and 30 boys under-14—with a local inclusion of 10 players from Telangana in each category. The facility will provide comprehensive development support, including training, education, medical care, nutrition, and mental wellness.
This milestone stands as a defining moment in India’s journey toward equitable grassroots football development, particularly for young women players.