Brief Summary
Hello students! This lecture is about important current affairs for the UPSSSC PET 2025 exam, scheduled for September 6th and 7th, 2025. We'll cover UP-specific news and general news from the last 8 months.
- First Ayush University in Gorakhpur was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu.
- Gujarat became the third Indian state to cross 1 crore stock market investors.
- India's rank in the Climate Change Performance Index 2025 is 10th.
- Total Ramsar sites in India are 91.
Introduction
This is an intro to the lecture on important current affairs for the UPSSSC PET 2025 exam. The exam will be held on September 6th and 7th, 2025. The lecture will cover important content related to current affairs, including news specific to Uttar Pradesh and general news. Content from the last 8 months will be discussed. For more detailed information, you can WhatsApp on 815306208 or install the Devasish Classes application.
First Ayush University in Gorakhpur
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Uttar Pradesh's first Ayush University in Gorakhpur. The university is built on 52 acres of land with an approved cost of ₹267.50 crore. Yogi Adityanath is the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and Anandiben Patel is the Governor. It's important to focus on UP-specific news, which will be covered extensively, while general news will be summarized. For additional reading, you can refer to the 8-month e-book.
States with 1 Crore Stock Market Investors
Gujarat has become the third Indian state to cross 1 crore stock market investors. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh are the other two states in the first and second positions, respectively. It's important to remember that not every answer will be Uttar Pradesh-related, even when preparing for a UP exam.
PM Modi's Gift to Trinidad and Tobago
PM Narendra Modi presented a replica of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and holy water from the Sarayu River to the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar. This occurred during one of PM Modi's visits to several countries. The presentation took place on July 3rd.
First Woman Fighter Pilot in Indian Navy
Aastha Puniya has become the first woman fighter pilot in the Indian Navy. It's important to pay attention to recent women in the news.
Rail One App Launch
Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnav launched the Rail One app in July 2025 to modernize and streamline railway services. The app provides facilities such as ticket booking, PNR inquiry, journey planning, and meal booking on one platform.
India's Position in Global Unicorn Index
According to the Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2025, India holds the third position with a total of 64 unicorns. The United States and China rank first and second, respectively.
Global Observing Satellite Launch by Japan
Japan launched the Global Observing Satellite for Greenhouse Gases and Water Cycle, also known as GOSAT-GW. A separate lecture covering science and technology from January to August is available on YouTube.
10th Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting
The 10th Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting was held in Washington D.C., USA. The Quad includes India, Australia, Japan, and the USA.
WHO Certifies Amazon Region Country as Malaria-Free
Suriname, located in the Amazon region, has been certified as malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). Malaria is spread by the female Anopheles mosquito.
First Astro Tourism Festival in Ladakh
Ladakh hosted its first Astro Tourism Festival to boost scientific tourism in Leh-Ladakh.
Sachet System for Disaster Alerts
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) launched the Sachet system to send real-time disaster alerts across India, enabling timely evacuation and safety measures.
First Wooden Gurudwara in India
India's first wooden Gurudwara, Sri Nanak Niwas, is being built in Punjab.
First Achievements by States
- Gujarat: First multi-lane free flow tolling system.
- Kerala: 100% digitally literate state.
- Gujarat: First state to join the Across India Mission.
- Punjab: First state to deploy an anti-drone system.
- Sikkim: First to launch a sabbatical leave scheme.
- Maharashtra: First AI-powered Anganwadi, declared Ganesh Utsav as a state festival, tagged cow as Rajmata, and first AI university.
- Kerala: Butterfly sanctuary.
- Tamil Nadu: Conservation center for hornbills.
- Jharkhand: Tourism project.
72nd Miss World 2025
The 72nd Miss World contest was held in Hyderabad, India. The winner was Ophelie Suejato Chongsri from Thailand. Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan was crowned Miss Universe India 2025.
Turmeric Board Headquarter in Telangana
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the newly established headquarters of the Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana.
First Woman Secretary General of UNWTO
Sheikh Nasir al-Nobi, from UAE, has been appointed as the first woman Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Climate Change Performance Index 2025
India's rank in the Climate Change Performance Index 2025 is 10th. Denmark is at the top (4th position, as the first three positions are vacant).
Ramsar Sites in India
As of September 2025, India has 91 Ramsar sites. Recently, two sites in Rajasthan were added: Khichan in Phalodi and Menar Wetland. Wetland Day is celebrated on February 2nd, and this year's theme was "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future."
Gharial Species Conservation Program
Bhupendra Yadav launched the Gharial Species Conservation Program on June 20th, 2025, by releasing seven one-year-old gharial hatchlings into the Geruwa River at Katarniaghat, Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh.
Google's First Safety Engineering Center in India
Google has set up its first Safety Engineering Center in Hyderabad, Telangana.
First Indian to Complete NASA Space Program
Jahnavi Dangeti will become the first Indian to complete NASA's space program in 2029.
Navya Scheme in Uttar Pradesh
The Government of India has launched the Navya Scheme in Uttar Pradesh to provide skills training to girls in the age group of 16 to 18 years.
Global Peace Index 2025
India's rank in the 19th edition of the Global Peace Index 2025 is 115. Iceland is at the top.
Central General Council Meeting in Varanasi
Amit Shah chaired the 25th Central General Council meeting in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Financial Assistance for Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced that it will give ₹1 lakh to every devotee going on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
South Asia Regional Center of International Potato Center
The South Asia Regional Center of the International Potato Center is being established in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
Fossil Park in Tentative List of World Heritage
UNESCO included the 140-crore-year-old fossil park in the tentative list of world heritage sites from Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.
Top Performer in Digital Procurement
Uttar Pradesh has become the top performer in digital procurement through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
Bhashini AI Platform
Bhashini, an Artificial Intelligence-powered language translation program, has been developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Third Fully Functional Literate State
Tripura has become the third fully functional literate state after Mizoram and Goa.
First Net Zero Waste City of Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow has become the first net-zero waste city of Uttar Pradesh.
Official Yoga Policy Announcer State
Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to announce an official yoga policy.
First Under Water Museum in India
India's first underwater museum and construction of a coral reef around INS Guldaar has been started in Maharashtra.
Global Gender Gap Report 2025
India's rank in the Global Gender Gap Report 2025 is 131. Iceland is at the top.
Gyan Post Postal Service
Gyan Post is the name of the new postal service launched by the Department of Posts for educational material delivery.
President of International Big Cat Alliance
Bhupendra Yadav has been elected as the President of the International Big Cat Alliance, which focuses on conserving seven big cats. The headquarters is in New Delhi, and Nepal recently joined the alliance.
First State to Conduct E-Voting
Bihar has become the first state in India to conduct e-voting.
UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
Lucknow has been nominated by the Government of India as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
India's First Agentic AI System
'Kritrim' startup has launched India's first agentic AI system named 'Kriti'.
World's Highest Chenab Railway Arch Bridge
The world's highest Chenab Railway Arch Bridge was inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir by PM Narendra Modi.
WTO Member to Accept Fishery Subsidies Agreement
Nicaragua has become the 101st WTO member to accept the Fishery Subsidies Agreement.
Makara Vilakku Festival
Makara Vilakku Festival is celebrated in Kerala.
AI Based Road Safety Pilot Project
Uttar Pradesh has launched the country's first AI-based road safety pilot project.
Earthquake in Kamchatka Peninsula
A powerful earthquake measuring 8.7 magnitude struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia.
New DG of Sashastra Seema Bal
Sanjay Singhal has been appointed as the new Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal.
IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 Host
Abu Dhabi is the host of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025.
Samudrayaan Mission
ISRO and NIOT have signed an MOU to develop the Deep Ocean Human Submersible Matsya 6000 under the Samudrayaan Mission.
Free Trade Agreement Between India and UK
India and the UK have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement.
Kashi Declaration
The Kashi Declaration was adopted at the end of the Youth Spiritual Summit in Varanasi, focusing on a drug-free India by 2047.
Tracer Mission Launch
NASA launched the Tracer mission to study Earth's magnetic defense against space storms.
Mining Tourism Project Launch
Jharkhand is set to become the first Indian state to launch a mining tourism project.
Henley Passport Index
India's rank in the Henley Passport Index is 77. Singapore is at the top.
Interaction with International Space Station
Indian astronaut Subhanshu Shukla interacted with students from the International Space Station using amateur radio.
First Woman President of Suriname
Jennifer Girling Simons was chosen as the first woman president of Suriname.
Indian State Police at World Police and Fire Games
Uttar Pradesh Police made history at the 2025 World Police and Fire Games in the USA by winning 95 medals.
African Country to Implement UPI
Namibia is set to become the first African country to implement India's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) successfully.
India's Lightest Active Wheelchair
IIT Madras has launched YD1, India's lightest active wheelchair.
UN Mandela Award 2025
Brenda Reynolds and Candy Odd have been honored with the UN Mandela Award 2025.
Kalinga Ratna Award 2024
Dharmendra Pradhan has been honored with the Kalinga Ratna Award 2024.
New PM of Ukraine
Yulia has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine.
India's First Digital Nomad Village
Yakten village of Sikkim was announced as India's first digital nomad village.
New Governor of Haryana
Asim Kumar Ghosh has been appointed as the new Governor of Haryana.
World's First Traditional Knowledge Digital Library
India has launched the world's first traditional knowledge digital library.
First Woman Director General of RPF
Sonali Mishra has been chosen as the first woman Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
UN Population Award 2025
Varsha Deshpande has won the 2025 UN Population Award for her efforts to stop sex-selective abortion and promote gender equality.
Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra in Uttar Pradesh
The 75th Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra was inaugurated in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh.
Travel Allowances Scheme for Students
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a new travel allowances scheme to facilitate access to education for students living in remote areas of the state, providing ₹6000 annually to eligible students.
FIDE Women's World Cup Championship 2025
Divya Deshmukh has become the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup Championship 2025.
Longest Serving Chief Minister of UP
Yogi Adityanath has become the longest-serving Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
Curriculum Module on Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
NCERT has introduced a curriculum module on Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Operation Sindoor.
India's First AI City
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is set to become India's first AI city.
Award at UN World Summit of Innovation
The Meri Panchayat app of the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj has won an award at the UN World Summit of Innovation (WSIS) 2025.
Equine Disease Pre-Compartment
India has established its first Equine Disease Pre-Compartment (EDFC) in Meerut.
Chief Secretary of UP
Shashi Prakash Goyal has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Scholarship Scheme
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Shevaling Uttar Pradesh State Government Scholarship Scheme.
Discussion on Vision 2047
A historic 24-hour discussion on Vision 2047 began in the monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
Fair Price for Sugarcane
Narendra Modi led the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, which approved the fair and remunerative price for sugarcane.
Air Power Demonstration on Ganga Motorway
The Indian Airforce demonstrated its air power with a historic exercise on the Ganga Motorway in Uttar Pradesh.
Partnership with World Bank
Uttar Pradesh has partnered with the World Bank to launch the UP AgriS and AI Pragya initiatives.
New Products Under ODOP Scheme
The Uttar Pradesh government has included 12 new products under its One District One Product (ODOP) scheme.
3nm Chip Design Centers
The country's first 3nm chip design centers have been inaugurated in Noida and Bangalore.
Wisdom Jungle Safari Train
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched India's first Wisdom Jungle Safari train.
Bodhi Yatra Launch
The Uttar Pradesh Tourist Department will launch a Bodhi Yatra from June 2nd to 7th, 2025, which will take tourists to sites associated with Lord Buddha.
Uttar Pradesh Anmol Ratna Award
Nikhil Singhal has been honored with the Uttar Pradesh Anmol Ratna Award.
Sand Master Award 2025
Sudarsan Pattnaik has become the first Indian to get the Freight Darlington Sand Master Award 2025.
Rare Snake Rediscovered
A rare long-snouted vine snake has been rediscovered in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh.
Bhagirathi App Launch
The Uttarakhand government launched the Bhagirathi app for water conservation.
Development Projects in Varanasi
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of development projects worth ₹3880 crore in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Nilgiri Tahr Census
Kerala and Tamil Nadu are set to conduct a synchronized Nilgiri Tahr census from April 24 to 27, 2025.
Categorization of Scheduled Castes
Telangana has become the first state in India to implement the categorization of the reservation of Scheduled Castes in the state.
Hockey India Senior Men National Championship
Punjab won the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship trophy.
Resham Sakhi Yojana Launch
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the Resham Sakhi Yojana to economically empower rural women.
First e-FIR Through Emails
Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered the first e-FIR through emails.
Spiritual Corridor Development
The Uttar Pradesh government has developed five major spiritual corridors.
River Dolphin Estimation Release
The first-ever river dolphin estimation has been released, with the highest number of dolphins found in Uttar Pradesh, followed by Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam.
Tiger Reserve of India
Madhav National Park has become the 58th Tiger Reserve of India and it is located in Madhya Pradesh.
Khanjar 12 Exercise
The 12th edition of the joint special forces exercise, Khanjar 12, commenced between India and Kyrgyzstan.
Ramsar Award in Wetland Wise Use Category
Jayashree Venkatesan has become the first Indian to win the annual prestigious Ramsar Award in the Wetland Wise Use category.
Senior Citizen Commission Establishment
Kerala has become the first Indian state to establish a Senior Citizen Commission.
Khelo India Para Games Medal Tally
Haryana topped the medal tally of the second edition of the Khelo India Para Games.
Spreading of Onchocerca volvulus Parasite
Niger is the first country in Africa and the fifth in the world to have stopped the spread of Onchocerca volvulus parasite.
Important Appointments
- Sergio Gore: US Ambassador and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia.
- Michelle Dougherty: First female Astronomer Royal appointed in Britain.
- Christie Coventry: First female President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
- Cirle Bojwe: Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
- Anella Bierberg: President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.
- Tedros Gabreyesus: Director-General of WHO.
- Catherine Russell: New Head of UNICEF.
- Ajay Banga: President of the World Bank.
- Kristin Georgeva: MD of IMF.
- Antonio Gutis: Secretary-General of the UNO.
- Elisa de Madrazo: President of FATF.
- Jay Shah: President of ICC.
- Sanjo Gupta Sentil Pandia: CEO of ICC.
- Indramani Pandey: India's Permanent Ambassador to WTO.
National Appointments
- Satish Kumar: Chairman of the Railway Board.
- Sourav Ganguly: Head Coach of Pretoria Capitals.
- Indranil Bhattacharya: Ex-officio member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
- Ajay Singh: Head of the Boxing Federation of India.
- Anish Dayal Singh: Deputy National Security Advisor.
- Satish Golja: New Commissioner of Delhi Police.
- Puspendra Singh Sanjay Singhal Sanjay Call: CEO of GIFT City.
- Parag Jain: Chief of RAW (Research and Analysis Bank).
- Vijay Kishore Rahatkar: Head of the Commission for Women.
- Justice B. R. Gavai: 52nd Chief Justice of India.
- V. Narayanan: Chief of ISRO.
- Nidhi Tiwari: Private Secretary to PM Narendra Modi.
- Ajay Kumar: Chairman of UPSC.
- Tapan Kumar Deka: Chief of IB.
- Sameer V. Kamati: Chairman of DRDO.
Important Operations
- Operation Sindoor
- Operation Shiva
- Brahma
- Indravati
- Olivia
- Spider Web
- Rising Lion
- True Promise
- Operation Sindhu
- Midnight Hammer
- Mahadev
- Kala Nemi
Important Rankings
- World Competitiveness Index: India - 41, Top - Switzerland
- Henley Passport Index: India - 77, Top - Singapore
- Gender Gap: India - 131, Top - Iceland
- Sustainable Development Goals: India - 99, Top - Finland
- Energy Transition Index: India - 71, Top - Sweden
- Climate Change Performance Index: India - 10, Top - Denmark
- World Happiness Index: India - 18, Top - Finland
- Global Terrorism Index 2025: India - 14, Top - Burkina Faso
- Press Freedom Index: India - 151, Top - Norway
- Corruption Index: India - 96, Top - Denmark
- Logistics Performance Index: India - 38, Top - Singapore
- Global Hunger Index: India - 105
Sports CA
- SAIF Under-7 Women's Championship won by India.
- FIDE World Cup
