Current Affairs 07/09/2025

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Current Affairs 07/09/2025

 

1. Which two countries are co-hosting the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025?

Answer : India & Sri Lanka

• Host Countries: The tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. This is the first time two countries are jointly hosting the Women’s ODI World Cup.

• Format: It will be a 50-over (ODI) World Cup, played with the same format as the men’s ODI World Cup – group stage followed by knockouts (semifinals and final).

• Teams: 8 teams will participate. They will include the top-ranked women’s teams and qualifiers from the ICC pathway events.

• Venues: Matches will be held across different cities in India and Sri Lanka, giving fans in both countries a chance to experience the event.

• Significance:

  1. India is one of the strongest markets for cricket, so this is expected to be a record-breaking event in terms of viewership.
  2. Sri Lanka’s inclusion as a co-host highlights ICC’s push to promote women’s cricket across South Asia.
  3. This will also be a great opportunity for young women cricketers in the region to gain more exposure.

 

 

 

 

2. Which international sports tournament will begin on 09 September 2025?

Answer : Asia Cup

• Tournament Name: Asia Cup 2025 (Men’s Cricket)

• Start Date: 9 September 2025

• End Date: 28 September 2025

• Host Country: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

• Format: Twenty20 International (T20I), as it comes just before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

• Participating Teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal.

• Special Highlight: The India vs Pakistan clash is the most anticipated match, expected to attract record-breaking viewership across Asia.

• Importance:

  1. Prepares Asian teams for the T20 World Cup.
  2. Strengthens regional rivalries and promotes cricket across Asia.
  3. Brings huge commercial and fan engagement opportunities.

 

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3. Who will address India at the UNGA high-level session in place of PM Modi?

Answer : Foreign Minister

• Event: The 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) is taking place in New York, beginning 9 September 2025.

• India’s Representation: Normally, heads of government like Prime Minister Narendra Modi deliver the national statement during the High-Level General Debate.

• This Year’s Change: PM Modi will not be addressing the General Debate in 2025. Instead, External Affairs Minister (Foreign Minister) Dr. S. Jaishankar will represent India.

• Date of Speech: Dr. Jaishankar is scheduled to deliver India’s address on 27 September 2025.

• Reason: While the government has not given a detailed explanation, reports link this decision to India’s current focus on domestic priorities and managing sensitive diplomatic issues, especially trade tensions.

• Significance:

  1. India’s presence at UNGA remains strong despite the Prime Minister skipping the session.
  2. The Foreign Minister’s speech will still outline India’s stance on global issues like peace, climate change, development, and security.
  3. It shows how India balances between high-level diplomacy and domestic commitments.

 

 

 

 

4. India’s first Vulture Knowledge Portal was launched in which state?

Answer : Assam

• Launched in: Assam, on 2 September 2025 (International Vulture Awareness Day).

• Location: Unveiled at Guwahati University, Assam.

• Developed by: A collaboration between We Foundation India, researchers, and the Department of Zoology, Gauhati University

• Purpose of the Portal :

• To serve as India’s first digital knowledge hub on vultures.

• Provides scientific data, research papers, photos, and educational material about vultures.

• Offers downloadable resources for students, researchers, and conservationists.

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• Aims to create a network of vulture conservationists across India.

• Why it Matters :

  • Vultures are critically endangered in India due to diclofenac poisoning (a veterinary drug), habitat loss, and food scarcity.
  • This portal helps track their population trends, conservation breeding programmes, and success stories.
  • Assam is home to many vulture species, including the critically endangered White-rumped Vulture and Slender-billed Vulture, making it an ideal location for such an initiative.
  • The portal will raise awareness among communities and support conservation policies.

 

 

 

 

5. The 27th Saras Aajeevika Mela was organized in which city?

Answer : New Delhi

• Host City: New Delhi

• Venue: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium (near India Gate)

• Dates: 5th to 22nd September 2025

• About the Mela :

• The Saras Aajeevika Mela is a national fair organized under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) of the Ministry of Rural Development.

• It brings together women entrepreneurs from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across India to showcase and sell their products.

• The 27th edition was themed “Making of Lakhpati Didis”, highlighting the government’s vision to empower at least two crore rural women to become “Lakhpati Didis” (earning over ₹1 lakh annually).

• Highlights :

• Participation: More than 400 women artisans and entrepreneurs from SHGs representing all States and Union Territories.

• Exhibits: Handloom, handicrafts, traditional textiles, natural products, home décor, organic items, and authentic regional cuisines.

• Cultural Events: Folk dances, music, and live performances reflecting India’s cultural diversity.

• Workshops: Skill-building sessions, marketing strategies, and digital empowerment training for rural entrepreneurs.