Current Affairs 10 September 2025

India Launches UPI–UPU Integration for Global Remittances.

• Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled UPI–UPU Integration at 28th UPU Congress, Dubai.
• Links India’s UPI with UPU platform to enable instant, low-cost cross-border remittances.
• India to invest USD 10M in innovation, e-commerce, and digital payments.
• Boosts financial inclusion, supports UN goal of cutting remittance costs below 3% by 2030.

PM Modi Announces ₹1,600 Cr Aid for Flood-Hit Punjab.

• PM Modi announced ₹1,600 cr aid for Punjab floods, plus advance SDRF & PM-Kisan release.
• Ex-gratia: ₹2 lakh for deceased’s kin, ₹50,000 for injured; PM CARES to support orphans.
• Reconstruction aid under PM Awaas Yojana–Gramin; schools to get funds via Samagra Shiksha.
• Additional help planned for farmers and further relief after detailed damage report.

UP Govt Orders Probe Into Recognition of Courses, Admissions.

• UP to probe recognition and admissions in all universities, colleges, institutions.
• Divisional Commissioners to form SITs with admin, police, and education officers.
• Institutions must submit affidavits, recognition certificates, and course details.
• Illegal admissions/unapproved courses to face strict action, fee refunds with interest.

India, Sri Lanka Ink MoU for Mannar Emergency Care Unit.

• India to fund Accident & Emergency Unit in Mannar with LKR 600M grant.
• MoU signed by Indian envoy Santosh Jha, Health Secy Anil Jasinghe.
• Two-storey unit with equipment to boost emergency care, reduce overcrowding.
• Part of India’s health support, incl. Suwa Seriya 1990 and hospital upgrades.

Defence Ministry, EdCIL Partner to Boost Dual-Use Tech via ASPIRE.

• MoD’s iDEX-DIO signed MoU with EdCIL under ASPIRE program.
• Aims to develop dual-use technologies linking defence and ed-tech.
• Extends iDEX innovation model to civilian sector for critical challenges.
• Leverages start-up ecosystem to promote scalable, indigenous innovations.