Current Affairs 09 September 2025

Russia Unveils Colon Cancer Vaccine after Successful Preclinical Trial.

• Russia’s FMBA announces breakthrough colon cancer vaccine at EEF 2025.
• Vaccine showed 60–80% tumour size reduction, improved survival, and no adverse effects.
• Targets colorectal cancer, a leading global cause of cancer deaths.
• Pending regulatory approval; could be first Russian immunotherapy for colorectal cancer.
• FMBA also developing vaccines for glioblastoma and melanoma.

India and Israel Sign Bilateral Investment Agreement to Boost Trade.

• India and Israel sign bilateral investment agreement in New Delhi.
• Agreement aims to boost investments, ensure investor protection, and facilitate trade.
• Includes provisions for independent dispute resolution, transparency, and safeguarding investments.
• Bilateral investments currently at $800 million.
• Focus on cyber security, fintech, innovation, and infrastructure development.

Bihar Increases Honorarium for Anganwadi Sevikas and Sahayikas.

• Bihar government raises honorarium for Anganwadi Sevikas (₹7,000 to ₹9,000) and Sahayikas (₹4,000 to ₹4,500).
• Announcement made by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar via social media.
• Anganwadi Sevikas and Sahayikas play crucial roles in improving nutrition and living standards for children and pregnant women.
• Increased honorarium aims to boost morale and enhance service delivery.

Manipur Cabinet Approved Urban Road Project Underway with AIIB Support.

• Rigid pavement construction underway in Imphal under the Manipur Urban Road Project.
• Estimated cost: ₹3647 crore, with ₹2896 crore funded by AIIB.
• First-ever project using advanced technology in Imphal city.
• 547 km of roads to be constructed, with ongoing work on Palace Compound Road.
• State Cabinet approved the project in January; state shares the remaining cost.

PM Modi to Inaugurate Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata.

• PM Modi to inaugurate Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata on Oct 15, 2025.
• Theme: Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future; focus on reforms, transformation, and operational preparedness.
• Conference brings top civil and military leaders together for strategic discussions.
• On Oct 17, 2025 PM Modi will launch the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan.