A. National News (India)
PM Modi to attend Quad Leaders’ Summit and address UNGA
Prime Minister of India to visit USA from 21-23 September 2025.
He will participate in the 4th Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware.
Also to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) during this visit.
RBI directives on banking charges reduction
Reserve Bank of India has issued strict instructions to banks to reduce fees related to:
Debit card usage charges
Minimum balance breach penalties
Late payment fees
Goal: make banking services more customer-friendly, transparent and affordable especially for low-income and rural users.
Major bank downtime scheduled
SBI, HDFC Bank & Kotak Mahindra Bank will undergo scheduled maintenance on 21 September 2025.
Some banking services will be unavailable during this period.
UPI Lite platform may also be affected.
Hisar’s first air show
Maharaja Agrasen Airport, Hisar, will host its inaugural air show on 21 September.
The Indian Air Force’s ‘Surya Kiran’ aerobatic team to perform.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to be chief guest.
Entry free for public; major crowds and security arrangements expected.
Science & Technology Week concludes in Chandigarh
2nd International Science & Technology Week 2025 ended at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
The theme was “Transforming lives through science & technology.”
Hybrid lectures involving national & international experts in engineering, pharmaceuticals, physics, biology etc.
Over 900 students participated (~300 in-person).
International Coastal Cleanup Day celebrated in Vizag region
Under “Swachhata Hi Sewa” campaign, multiple cleanup drives at RK Beach, Chintapalle, Rushikonda, etc.
Approximately 600 kg recyclable plastic & 700 kg dry waste collected at RK Beach.
Tree plantation activities (~100 trees) also included.
B. International News
Solar Eclipse (last of 2025) – visibility & details
A partial solar eclipse occurs on the night of 21 September 2025 (lasting ~4 hrs 24 mins from ~10:59 PM to 3:23 AM IST on 22 Sept).
Not visible from India due to timing (after sunset).
Visible from regions: Eastern Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and parts of South Pacific.
C. Sports & Youth Events
Para-Volleyball World Cup representation
Two players from Coimbatore — Arulprakash Ramasamy (40) and Sudhakar Suyambulingadurai (26)— selected to represent India in the Sitting Volleyball World Cup in Indiana, USA (Oct 12-18, 2025).
Issues raised about financial support, especially from state sports authorities.
ISSO National Games 2025-26 in Jaipur
Started at Jayshree Periwal International School on 18 September; runs through 22 September.
Categories include U-19 boys’ football, U-17 boys’ and girls’ basketball.
Over 1000 student-athletes from 50+ schools in India and abroad.
D. Banking & Economy Related Updates
Impact of RBI directives on fees & charges
Banks will need to revise internal structures to reduce or cap fees related to debit cards, minimum balance violations, late payments etc.
Likely implications for bank profitability and customer relations.
Advance notice for maintenance downtime
Banking customers advised to plan ahead, especially for transactions via SBI, HDFC, Kotak.
Digital banking, fund transfers etc. may be disrupted; important for exam aspirants to note these operational issues as part of GK for banking sections.
E. Miscellaneous / Other Important Facts
UPITS 2025 – Russia–India Business Dialogue
Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS 2025), Greater Noida, set to host a Russia-India Business Dialogue on 26 September 2025.
Focus: trade, investment, insurance, education, joint ventures, tech cooperation.
SBI Clerk Preliminary Admit Card
The SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Preliminary Exam admit card for 2025 has been released.
Prelims scheduled for 20, 21 & 27 September 2025.
Candidates must download hall tickets from official site and carry valid photo ID & photograph.
F. Key Points / One-Liners for Last Minute Revision
PM Modi to attend Quad Summit & speak at UNGA from 21-23 Sept 2025.
RBI orders reduction of bank charges: debit card, minimum balance, late fees.
SBI, HDFC, Kotak will have maintenance downtime; UPI Lite may be affected.
Hisar to hold first air show featuring IAF’s Surya Kiran.
Science & Technology Week closes in Chandigarh with theme “Transforming lives through science & technology.”
Coastal cleanup in Vizag under “Swachhata Hi Sewa”: major waste collection & tree planting.
Partial solar eclipse on 21 Sept, not visible from India.
Two players from Coimbatore to play in Sitting Volleyball World Cup, USA.
ISSO National Games ongoing in Jaipur for youth sports.
UPITS 2025 to host Russia-India Business Dialogue on 26 Sept.
SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card out; exams on 20, 21, 27 September.
Why These Are Important for Competitive Exams (Banking / SSC / UPSC etc.)
Banking exams often ask about RBI policies, bank charges, financial inclusion; the recent RBI directives are directly relevant.
GK sections test on international summits (Quad, UNGA), astronomical events (solar eclipse), youth/sports events.
Admit cards, exam schedules (like SBI Clerk) are relevant current affairs for exam notifications.
National events (air show, trade dialogues, science & tech weeks) form part of General Awareness.
Environmental campaigns (coastal cleanup), sustainability efforts, and government initiatives also frequently come in GK.
