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In a sensitive move to secure the future of children deprived of parental care, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the 'Ambu Karangal' (Hands of Love) scheme on September 16, 2025. Under this welfare initiative, orphaned children will receive a monthly financial assistance of ₹2,000, ensuring that their education and basic needs are not affected in the absence of parental guidance.
The question is 'Recently, which country has successfully tested the Tianlong-3 reusable rocket?', and the options are 'a. China', 'b. Japan', 'c. South Korea', 'd. None of these'. The problem does not provide a specific correct answer for this question.
In a significant digital initiative to simplify the lives of its members, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a new facility called 'Passbook Lite' on its member portal. The aim of this initiative is to make the management of EPF accounts easier, faster and more transparent.
India has partnered with FAO for the construction of world-class blue ports. FAO stands for Food and Agriculture Organization.
The US Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it into the range of 4.00%-4.25%.
In a significant diplomatic move, senior Indian Foreign Service officer Gourangalal Das has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to South Korea, a key strategic partner in East Asia. This appointment comes at a time when India is strengthening its relations in the Indo-Pacific region, and South Korea is becoming increasingly important in terms of trade, technology, defense and regional stability.
In a major shift in the regional security landscape, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Mutual Defense Agreement on September 17, 2025. This agreement explicitly states that 'an attack on any one country will be considered an attack on both countries'.
Bollywood singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore. He had difficulty breathing while scuba diving. He was rescued from the sea by guards and taken to the hospital, where he passed away.
This will be the 12th edition of this event and will be held in New Delhi from September 27 to October 5, 2025, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
In a move to deepen international academic cooperation, IIT Kanpur and Vietnam National University (VNU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research collaboration and academic exchange. This agreement, signed on September 18, 2025, represents a new phase of Indo-Vietnamese academic relations, focusing on cutting-edge areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), smart city development, and drone innovation.
Megha Engineering has received a contract worth Rs 5,700 crore for the construction and management of India's first private strategic petroleum reserve in Padur, Karnataka. This 2.5 million metric ton capacity facility will significantly boost India's energy security by complementing existing reserves.
This achievement reflects India's growing global leadership in law enforcement and international security matters.
In a big step towards modernization and integration of the Indian Armed Forces, several important decisions were announced at the conclusion of the Joint Commanders' Conference (CCC) 2025. Among the most prominent are the merger of the education branches of the Army, Navy and Air Force to form an integrated Tri-Services Education Corps, and the establishment of three new joint military stations.
Australia has made a major change to its national emission reduction target, and now aims to reduce emissions by 62% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. This is significantly higher than the previous 43% reduction target by 2030. This decision aligns with Australia's responsibilities under the Paris Climate Agreement and was taken in view of the increasing climate disasters such as severe fires, droughts, and the threat of floods on coastal areas.
Filmmaker Manish Mundra's coffee table book 'Wild Africa: Through My Lens' showcases his two-decade-long association with the jungles of Africa. The book explores themes of solitude, resilience, transience and beauty through captivating images of wildlife and natural landscapes.
The first World Teak Conference 2025 has been organized in India. Its fifth edition began on September 17, 2025, in Kochi, Kerala. The previous edition was held in Accra, Ghana, until September 2022.