🏆 Awards and Recognitions
Global Tourism Award 2025 (Andhra Pradesh)
The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department has been honored with the prestigious Global Tourism Award 2025 for its exceptional initiatives in promoting the state as a promising tourist destination.
The award was presented in New Delhi, received by tourism consultant Nishitha Goyal.
Static GK: Andhra Pradesh
- CM - Chandrababu Naidu
- Governor - S. Abdul Nazeer
- Key Attractions: Venkateswara Temple, Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Papikonda National Park.
Changemaker of the Year Award 2025 (DRDO)
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) received the Changemaker of the Year Award 2025 from The Hindu BusinessLine for its significant contributions to indigenous defence technology.
Static GK: DRDO
- Founded – 1958
- HQ – New Delhi
- Chairman – Dr. Samir V. Kamat
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Excellence Award 2025
The Novotel Vijayawada Varun was recognized as the “Best 5-Star Deluxe Hotel” at the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Excellence Awards 2025.
🤝 Appointments and Governance
Attorney General Reappointment
R. Venkataramani has been reappointed as the Attorney General of India for two more years from 1 October 2025.
Static GK: Attorney General of India
- Related Article – 76 (Constitution of India)
- 1st AG – M. C. Setalvad
- Current (16th) AG – R. Venkataramani
New RBI Deputy Governor
Shirish Chandra Murmu has taken charge as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), succeeding M. Rajeswara Rao.
Static GK: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Established – 1 April 1935 (1934 Act, Hilton Young Commission)
- Present Governor – Sanjay Malhotra
New BCCI President
Mithun Manhas has been appointed the 37th President of BCCI, becoming the first uncapped player and the first person from Jammu & Kashmir to head the board.
Static GK: BCCI
- HQ – Mumbai
- Founded – 1928
Botanical Survey of India (BSI) Director
Dr. Kanad Das has been appointed as the 13th Director of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), making him the first mycologist in this position.
Static GK: BSI
- Established – 1890
- HQ – Kolkata
🥇 Sports and Championships
Para World Archery Championships Gold
Sheetal Devi, the world’s first armless female archer, clinched the gold medal in the compound individual event at the Para World Archery Championships held in South Korea.
World Para Athletics Championship Record
Rinku Hooda clinched the gold medal in the F46 Javelin Throw, setting a championship record with a throw of 66.37 meters.
SAFF U-17 Football Championship 2025
India clinched the title in Colombo, Sri Lanka, by defeating Bangladesh in a penalty shootout.
Static GK: SAFF
- Founded – 1997
- HQ – Dhaka, Bangladesh
🌍 Socio-Economic and Cultural Updates
First Child Marriage-Free District
Balod district in Chhattisgarh has been officially declared as India’s first child marriage-free district under the nationwide “Child Marriage Free India” campaign.
Static GK: Chhattisgarh
- CM - Vishnu Deo, Governor - Ramen Deka.
- Tiger Reserves: Udanti-Sitanadi, Achanakmar, Indravati.
Economic Freedom Index 2025
Singapore secured the top rank, while India was placed at 128th among 184 countries.
- Published by – Heritage Foundation
Telugu Language Day in Saudi Arabia
Celebrated by the Saudi Arabia Telugu Association (SATA), the event highlighted the innovative P4 model
(Public–Private–People Partnership) promoted by the Andhra Pradesh government.
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