2nd September 2025 Daily Current Affairs

National & Governance Highlights

• Semicon India 2025 Launch
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Semicon India 2025 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, marking a significant advancement in India’s pursuit of semiconductor self-reliance

• Educate Girls Wins Ramon Magsaysay Award
  Educate Girls, an NGO working to educate underprivileged girls, became the first Indian NGO to receive the prestigious 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award

• World Coconut Day
  Celebrated annually on 2 September, World Coconut Day 2025 spotlighted the global significance of coconuts under the theme “Uncovering Coconut’s Power, Inspiring Global Action”

• Gangtok Ranks Among Safest Cities for Women
  The capital of Sikkim, Gangtok, was ranked the 5th safest city for women, according to the NARI 2025 report.

• SSC CGL Exam Reform
  The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) announced that the upcoming CGL exam (2025) will now be held in a single shift, with centers limited to within 100 km of candidates to enhance fairness and reduce travel stress

Economy & Finance

• GST Council Expectations Lift Markets
  Indian equity markets are set for a positive opening, driven by anticipation of GST revisions at the forthcoming council meeting (3–4 September). Trade tensions and mixed investor sentiment continue to exert influence. Highlights include strong domestic auto sales from Hero MotoCorp, new orders for Bharat Electronics, and a cybersecurity incident at Jaguar Land Rover.

• Rupee Strengthens Amid Equity Rebound
  The Indian rupee rose to ₹88/USD, supported by offshore clean-up operations and equity market gains, marking a 0.2% jump over the previous session

Defence & International Cooperation

• India–US Yudh Abhyas Exercise Commences
  The 21st edition of Yudh Abhyas, a joint military exercise between India and the US, commenced on 1 September at Fort Wainwright, Alaska and runs through 14 September.

Environment & Weather

• Telangana Forecasted to See Above-Normal Rains
  The IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall for Telangana in September, with moderate to heavy evening showers expected, raising potential flood risks. Authorities have been alerted to prepare accordingly

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