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Current Affairs 22 September 2025
World Rhino Day 2025
On 22 September 2025, the world came together to mark World Rhino Day, a campaign that emphasizes the urgent need to safeguard one of Earth’s most ancient creatures—the rhinoceros. Despite being symbols of resilience and power, rhinos continue to battle threats such as poaching, shrinking habitats, and conflicts with humans.
The day, first initiated in 2011 through efforts of conservationists and global organizations, highlights the five surviving rhino species:
- Greater One-Horned Rhino (India & Nepal) – Vulnerable
- Black Rhino (Africa) – Critically Endangered
- White Rhino (Africa) – Near Threatened
- Javan Rhino (Indonesia) – Critically Endangered
- Sumatran Rhino (Indonesia) – Critically Endangered
World Rhino Day serves as a reminder that collective global action is vital to protect these majestic species from disappearing forever.
World Rose Day 2025
Every year on 22 September, World Rose Day is observed as a tribute to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. The day conveys a message of courage and compassion, reminding society of the need to support those battling cancer—physically, emotionally, and psychologically.
This observance is dedicated to Melinda Rose, a 12-year-old Canadian girl who courageously fought against a rare blood cancer known as Askin’s Tumour. The theme for 2025 is “Honoring Cancer Patients with Hope and Compassion”, symbolizing resilience and optimism.
World Alzheimer’s Day 2025
Observed globally on 21 September, World Alzheimer’s Day focuses on raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The theme for 2025, “Ask about Dementia. Ask about Alzheimer’s”, encourages conversations that lead to early diagnosis and better support systems for patients and families.
The day was first launched in 1994 by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), marking its 10th anniversary. By 2012, the initiative expanded into a month-long campaign. Alzheimer’s is a progressive and irreversible brain condition, gradually impairing memory, reasoning, and basic daily functioning, making it the leading cause of dementia worldwide.
Mohanlal Receives the 2023 Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Legendary Malayalam actor Mohanlal has been chosen as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023, the highest honor in Indian cinema. The award will be officially conferred on 23 September 2025 during the 71st National Film Awards.
Mohanlal, whose cinematic journey began with Thiranottam (1978), has acted in more than 400 films across a career spanning over four decades. His contribution has shaped Indian cinema’s identity both nationally and globally.
Instituted in 1969 in memory of Dadasaheb Phalke, the pioneer of Indian cinema, the award honors lifetime achievements in film. It includes a Swarna Kamal medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of ₹10 lakh. Past awardees include Devika Rani (first recipient, 1969), Asha Parekh (2020), Waheeda Rehman (2021), and Mithun Chakraborty (2022).
Understanding India’s Neo-Middle Class
In his national address on 21 September 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the Next-Generation GST reforms along with the GST Bachat Utsav. He also highlighted the emergence of a new social segment—the Neo-Middle Class.
This group represents nearly 25 crore Indians who have recently risen above poverty but have not yet fully entered the traditional middle class. Positioned between lower-income households and the conventional middle strata, the Neo-Middle Class aspires to better education, healthcare, and quality of life, while balancing cautious spending with ambitious goals.
Industrial Park Rating System 3.0 Launched
Celebrating a decade of the Make in India initiative, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal unveiled the Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0 in New Delhi on 20 September 2025.
Developed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) with assistance from the Asian Development Bank, this updated framework sets new benchmarks for strengthening India’s industrial ecosystem.
Key benefits include:
- Boosting investor confidence with transparent ratings.
- Driving competition among states to upgrade infrastructure.
- Supporting employment generation by attracting more industries.
- Providing policy guidance for governments.
- Enhancing global competitiveness and sustainable growth.
Australia Raises Climate Target to 62% by 2035
Australia has revised its climate action goals, announcing a 62% cut in emissions by 2035, compared to 2005 levels. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the declaration based on recommendations from the nation’s Climate Change Authority, which proposed a target between 62–70%.
This new commitment represents a significant increase from the earlier goal of 43% reduction by 2030. The move places Australia more firmly in line with global climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, signaling its intent to transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.
Review Questions
- The International Day of Peace 2025 is observed on which date?
A. 20 September
B. 21 September
C. 22 September
D. 23 September
ANSWER: B - What was the theme of the International Day of Peace 2025?
A. “Peace for All”
B. “One World, One Future”
C. “Act Now for a Peaceful World”
D. “Global Unity for Peace”
ANSWER: C - World Alzheimer’s Day is observed every year on:
A. 20 September
B. 21 September
C. 22 September
D. 23 September
ANSWER: B - The primary focus of World Alzheimer’s Day is:
A. To promote peace
B. To spread awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
C. To honor cancer patients
D. To protect endangered species
ANSWER: B - World Rose Day is dedicated to whom?
A. Environmentalists
B. Cancer patients and survivors
C. Teachers
D. Soldiers
ANSWER: B - Which endangered species is the focus of World Rhino Day observed on 22
September?
A. Tiger
B. Elephant
C. Rhinoceros
D. Panda
ANSWER: C - Who has been named the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023?
A. Waheeda Rehman
B. Mohanlal
C. Mithun Chakraborty
D. Asha Parekh
ANSWER: B - Which was the first year the Dadasaheb Phalke Award was instituted?
A. 1959
B. 1965
C. 1969
D. 1972
ANSWER: C - In his national address on 21 September 2025, PM Narendra Modi introduced
which major reform?
A. Digital India 2.0
B. Next-Generation GST reforms
C. Bharat Net Expansion Scheme
D. National Education Policy 2025
ANSWER: B - The Industrial Park Rating System 3.0 was launched in 2025 with support from
which intl organization?
A. World Bank
B. IMF
C. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
D. United Nations (UN)
ANSWER: C
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