1st September 2025 Daily Current Affairs

National Highlights – India

1. Above-Normal Monsoon Forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts above-average monsoon rainfall in September 2025—around 109% of the 50-year long-term average. This follows a similar trend in August, which saw a 5% surplus. The ample rain benefits groundwater and agriculture in the $4-trillion economy, though there are concerns about damage to key kharif crops like rice, cotton, soybean, corn, and pulses during harvest season.

2. School Closures Amid Weather and Onam

Due to heavy rain and the Onam festival, several Indian states have declared school holidays:

• Uttarakhand: Closed on 1 September due to rain.

• Jammu & Kashmir: Extended existing holiday to include 1 September.

• Punjab: Schools closed until 3 September.

• Kerala: Schools shut until 7 September for Onam celebrations.

International Affairs & Geopolitics

3. SCO Summit: India, China & Russia Signal Unity

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin (31 August–1 September), PM Narendra Modi, President Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir Putin showcased solidarity. Their united front subtly countered U.S. influence and emphasized multipolar governance and regional cooperation. Analysts suggest this marks a strategic shift away from Western alignment.
This edition of the 25th SCO Heads of State Council Summit, held in Tianjin, is the largest in the organization’s history. It began on 31 August, concluding on 1 September 2025

4. Interpol ‘Purple Notice’ Issued by India

India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued its first-ever Purple Notice via Interpol, targeting global network of shell companies involved in trade-based money laundering. This marks a significant step in international financial crime tracking and cross-border cooperation

5. Security Concerns in Europe

Authorities in Bulgaria suspect Russian GPS jamming after European Commission President von der Leyen’s plane experienced disruptions over the weekend. The plane landed safely, but the incident raised alarms about potential Russian interference

6. Online Gaming Sector Meets with Government

Representatives from the online gaming and esports industry met with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, focusing on sector growth, regulation, and the protection of users’ funds—signaling increased government interest in digital recreation policy.

7. Ramon Magsaysay Award to Educate Girls (Not in News but Relevant)

Though highlighted in UPSC-affiliated coverage, it’s notable that Educate Girls, a non-profit facilitating education for out-of-school girls, was awarded the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award, marking the first time an Indian organization (not individual) received it

Sports

8. India Overcomes Japan in Asia Cup Hockey

In a significant sporting upset, India beat Japan in the Super 4s stage of the Asia Cup Hockey 2025, marking a key step toward the finals

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