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Current Affairs 27 September 2025
World Tourism Day 2025
World Tourism Day 2025 is being observed on 27 September with the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” Led by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the initiative highlights tourism’s role as a force for sustainability, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment.
The observance, first established in 1980, commemorates the adoption of UNWTO Statutes in 1970. This year’s focus areas include:
- Reducing carbon emissions
- Protecting biodiversity
- Empowering women, youth, and indigenous communities
- Promoting small, community-driven enterprises
- Integrating education and skill development into tourism systems
India Appoints First Mushroom Scientist as BSI Director
In a historic move, Dr. Kanad Das took charge as the 13th Director of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) on 25 September 2025, becoming the first mycologist (mushroom scientist) to lead the institution.
The BSI, established in 1890 and functioning under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), is headquartered in Kolkata with 11 regional centres and 4 supporting units. Its mission is to explore, document, and conserve India’s plant wealth.
Dr. Das is internationally acclaimed for his work in fungal taxonomy, having discovered over 165 new mushroom species and two new genera, marking a major milestone for India’s botanical research community.
UPI Goes Live in Qatar
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has officially launched in Qatar, beginning with duty-free outlets at Hamad International Airport, Doha. This development makes Qatar the eighth country to accept UPI, following Bhutan, Nepal, Singapore, France, UAE, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka.
The expansion, enabled by a partnership between NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), Qatar National Bank (QNB), and NETSTARS (Japan), allows Indian travelers to make seamless real-time QR code-based payments via apps such as PhonePe, Google Pay, and BHIM.
This move reduces dependence on foreign currency and card charges. Travelers must, however, enable international payments, check transaction limits, and confirm merchant availability before use.
Türkiye–US Strategic Civil Nuclear Deal
During President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to the White House on 25 September 2025, Türkiye and the United States signed a Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement.
The pact strengthens bilateral relations in high-tech nuclear energy and is expected to influence regional power dynamics. Key areas include:
- Large-scale nuclear power plants
- Deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
Türkiye already has an ongoing nuclear project – the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, built by Russia’s Rosatom in Mersin province at a cost of $20 billion. It will host four VVER reactors with a total capacity of 4,800 MW, with the first unit scheduled for 2026.
India’s First EV Truck Fleet at JNPA
India achieved a new milestone in sustainable transport with the launch of its first fleet of electric heavy-duty trucks at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) on 25 September 2025.
Flagged off by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the fleet of 50 trucks is equipped with swappable batteries, enabling quick replacements and minimizing downtime. Plans are in place to expand to 80 trucks by year-end and achieve 90% electrification of the 600-truck fleet by December 2026.
A dedicated battery swapping station was also inaugurated, positioning JNPA as a leader in green port operations.
Dubai’s 15-km Driverless Transport Corridor
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled plans for the Dubai Autonomous Zone (DAZ) – a 15 km corridor dedicated to driverless mobility solutions, set to launch in 2026.
Spanning across Al Jaddaf Metro Station, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Dubai Festival City, the DAZ aims to support Dubai’s vision of making 25% of daily commutes autonomous by 2030.
The corridor will integrate multiple technologies, including:
- Driverless Metro
- RoboTaxis and RoboBuses
- Autonomous shuttles and logistics vehicles
- Delivery and cleaning robots
- Self-driving marine abras (water taxis)
IIT-Madras Nominated as UN AI Centre of Excellence
India has strengthened its global leadership in Artificial Intelligence by nominating IIT-Madras as a UN Centre of Excellence for AI.
The announcement was made at a high-level UN event in New York by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Recognized as an Institute of Eminence, IIT-Madras has been pivotal in AI research, innovation, and skill development.
This initiative is part of a UN-led effort by the Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET) to establish a global network of AI hubs, particularly benefiting countries in the Global South.
Review Questions
- World Tourism Day 2025 will be celebrated on which date?
A. 25th September
B. 26th September
C. 27th September
D. 28th September
ANSWER: C - What is the theme of World Tourism Day 2025?
A. Tourism and Green Economy
B. Tourism for Cultural Exchange
C. Tourism and Sustainable Transformation
D. Tourism for Inclusive Growth
ANSWER: C - Who has been appointed as the 13th Director of the Botanical Survey of India
(BSI) in September 2025?
A. Dr. Rajesh Kumar
B. Dr. Kanad Das
C. Dr. Meera Nair
D. Dr. Subhash Chandra
ANSWER: B - Dr. Kanad Das is the first _ to head the Botanical Survey of India (BSI).
A. Botanist
B. Ecologist
C. Mycologist
D. Zoologist
ANSWER: C - The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recently went live in which country in
September 2025?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Qatar
C. United Arab Emirates
D. Oman
ANSWER: B - Türkiye signed a Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with which
country in September 2025?
A. Russia
B. United States
C. France
D. China
ANSWER: B - Where was India’s first fleet of electric heavy-duty trucks with swappable
batteries launched in September 2025?
A. Kandla Port
B. Visakhapatnam Port
C. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)
D. Paradip Port
ANSWER: C - Who flagged off India’s first fleet of electric heavy-duty trucks at JNPA?
A. Nitin Gadkari
B. Piyush Goyal
C. Sarbananda Sonowal
D. Hardeep Singh Puri
ANSWER: C - The Dubai Autonomous Zone (DAZ) is a 15-kilometre dedicated corridor for:
A. Bullet trains
B. Bicycles
C. Driverless vehicles and marine transport
D. Electric buses
ANSWER: C - Which Indian institute has been nominated as a UN Centre of Excellence for AI
?
A. IIT-Delhi
B. IIT-Madras
C. IISc Bangalore
D. IIT-Bombay
ANSWER: B
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