Current Affairs Quiz 12th September 2025 Quiz

Exp. Irfaan Ali Re-Elected as Guyana’s President for Second Term

Irfaan Ali re-elected as President of Guyana for a second term, securing a mandate to manage the nation’s oil-driven economic boom.

Guyana, with a population of 800,000, has earned $7.5 billion from oil sales and royalties since offshore production began in 2019.

Re-election comes amid a territorial dispute with Venezuela, while Guyana emerges as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

Newly Appointed Prime Ministers & Presidents

• PM of France – Sebastien Lecornu
• Deputy PM of UK – David Lammy (replace Angela Rayner)
• PM of Lithuanian – Inga Ruginiene
• Prime Minister of Ukraine – Yuliia Svyrydenko
• 1st woman President Suriname – Jennifer Simons

Exp. Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam Takes Charge as Director of CSIR-NIScPR

Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam has assumed charge as the new Director of CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR).

She emphasized the institute’s role in shaping national and international STI policy by adopting innovative approaches aligned with current needs.

Under the theme “Connecting the Unconnected”, she envisioned NIScPR as a role model for the Global South and global S&T community.

Recent Appointments

• MD & CEO of International Asset Reconstruction Company – Abhishek Maheshwari
• MD of Credifin Limited – Shalya Gupta; for 5 years
• CEO of Hero MotoCorp – Harshavardhan Chitale (replace Vikram Kasbekar); effect from January 2026
• CMD of NHPC Ltd – Bhupender Gupta
• Secretary of Ministry of Mines – Piyush Goyal
• CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) – Rajit Punhani (replace GKV Rao)

Exp. Anupriya Patel Inaugurates National VRDL Conclave in New Delhi

Minister of State for Health, Anupriya Patel, inaugurated the National Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) Conclave in New Delhi.

She launched the In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) validation portal and protocols, aimed at ensuring faster, transparent, and industry-friendly validation processes.

Addressing scientists from 165 VRDLs, she highlighted their crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, including virus sequencing and validating nearly 1,700 diagnostic commodities.

Exp. PM Modi participates in Gyan Bharatam Conference tomorrow in New Delhi

PM Narendra Modi has participated in the International Conference on Gyan Bharatm in New Delhi and launched the Gyan Bharatam Portal for manuscript digitisation, preservation, and public access.

The three-day conference is being held under the theme “Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage”.

The event brings together scholars, conservationists, technologists, and policy experts to discuss ways of revitalising India’s manuscript heritage and positioning it in the global knowledge dialogue.

An exhibition of rare manuscripts along with sessions on conservation, digitisation, metadata, legal frameworks, cultural diplomacy, and decipherment of ancient scripts is also part of the conference.

Exp. Indian Navy to Commission INS Aravali in Gurugram

The Indian Navy will commission INS Aravali at Gurugram, named after the Aravali mountain range, to enhance maritime security.

INS Aravali is designed to strengthen the Navy’s information and communication infrastructure, supporting command, control, and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA).

The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi.

Exp. India, ADB Ink $126 Million Loan Pact to Boost Sustainable Tourism in Uttarakhand

India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $126 million loan agreement to promote sustainable tourism in Uttarakhand.

The project focuses on Tehri Garhwal District, aiming to support one of the state’s most climate-vulnerable and economically disadvantaged regions.

It will benefit 87,000 residents and 2.7 million annual visitors through better tourism planning, upgraded infrastructure, improved sanitation, waste management, and disaster preparedness.

Recent Loan approved by Foreign Financial Institution

• World Bank Approves $212.64 Million Loan for Coastal Resilience and Eco-Tourism in Tamil Nadu & Karnataka
• ADB approved a ₹975.26 crore loan to develop world-class infrastructure across nine industrial zones in Tripura
• India and ADB sign $85.4 million loan to finance critical industrial infrastructure in the nine industrial estates of Tripura.
• Exim Bank to provide $300 mn credit to Vietnam for boats, patrol vessels
• India and ADB sign $500 million loan to support sustainable infrastructure projects
• India signs $350 million loan agreement with ADB to expand manufacturing sector

Exp. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat given additional charge of Maharashtra

Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat has been given additional charge of Maharashtra after former Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan resigned following his election as Vice-President of India.

The appointment order was issued by President Droupadi Murmu, and C.P. Radhakrishnan will be sworn in as Vice-President on September 12, 2025, in New Delhi.

Acharya Devvrat (66), a former educator and Arya Samaj pracharak, has been Governor of Gujarat since 2019 and previously served as principal of a Gurukul in Kurukshetra, Haryana.

Exp. Sony Pictures Networks India Appoints Gaurav Laghate as Head of PR and Corporate Communications

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has appointed Gaurav Laghate as its new Head of PR and Corporate Communications, effective September 2025.

Gaurav Laghate, with over 17 years of experience in journalism, will report directly to Gaurav Banerjee, MD & CEO of SPNI.

SPNI highlights that Laghate’s journalism background and strategic perspective will enhance the company’s narrative, stakeholder engagement, and leadership team.

Exp. Injeti Srinivas Appointed as Chairman of National Stock Exchange

Injeti Srinivas, former chairman of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), has been appointed as Chairman of the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

A 1983-batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre, Srinivas has over 40 years of experience in corporate and financial regulation, governance, public policy, international cooperation, and institutional reforms.

Srinivas has held key positions including Corporate Affairs Secretary, Union Sports Secretary, DG of Sports Authority of India, and has led initiatives like Khelo India, served on boards of SEBI and LIC, and participated in international assignments with the UN.

Exp. CP Radhakrishnan Sworn in as India’s 17th Vice President

CP Radhakrishnan sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Radhakrishnan secured 452 votes against Opposition candidate B. Sudershan Reddy (300 votes), following Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation due to health reasons.

Before the oath, Radhakrishnan resigned as Maharashtra Governor; Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat given additional charge.

Exp. Saudi Arabia Launches First Dedicated Women’s Sports Channel in Partnership with AWSN

All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN), co-founded by Whoopi Goldberg, has partnered with Saudi Sports Company to launch a 24-hour dedicated women’s sports channel, “SSC AWSN,” available via MBC Shahid.

The launch coincides with the Saudi Women’s Premier League season, which will be broadcast domestically and internationally for the first time, featuring players from more than 20 nationalities.

The initiative, supported by Princess Reema Bandar Al Saud, aims to give global recognition to Saudi women’s sports and aligns with the Vision 2030 agenda to diversify the economy and promote women’s participation.

Exp. TCIL Signs MoU with PNB to Strengthen IT Infrastructure and Accelerate Digital Transformation

Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) signed an MoU with Punjab National Bank (PNB) on 3 September 2025 to strengthen PNB’s IT infrastructure and accelerate its digital transformation journey.

The MoU was signed at TCIL Headquarters, New Delhi, in the presence of TCIL CMD Sanjeev Kumar and PNB GM Manish Agrawal, along with senior executives of both organisations.

TCIL will provide expertise in IT consultancy, project management, and regulatory-compliant technology deployment, including RFP lifecycle management, system integration, and infrastructure rollout to enhance PNB’s digital services.

Recent MoUs Signed in Banking Sector

• Axis Max Life & India Post Payments Bank Join Hands to Expand Affordable Insurance in Rural India
• South Indian Bank Partners with MoEngage to Boost Digital Innovation and Customer Engagement
• Indian Railways & SBI Sign MoU to Provide Enhanced Insurance Benefits for Railway Employees
• Infosys Partners with Mastercard to Enhance Global Cross-Border Payments via Finacle Platform
• Unity Bank and BharatPe partner to launch India’s first EMI-driven card

Exp. ICC Launches ‘Will to Win’ Campaign Ahead of Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka

The International Cricket Council (ICC) launched its flagship ‘Will to Win’ campaign ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

The campaign film was released alongside the opening of the general ticket window, showcasing the determination, sacrifice, and resilience of women’s cricket.

The 13th Women’s World Cup will be held from 30 September to 2 November 2025, with the opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati.