Current Affairs 16 September 2025

AIIMS Delhi First Govt Medical College to Train on da Vinci Robot.

• AIIMS New Delhi becomes India’s first govt medical college to train on da Vinci Robotic Surgical System.
• da Vinci robot enhances surgical precision, dexterity, and 3D visualization for minimally invasive procedures.
• AIIMS SET facility also has the Hugo Robotic Trainer (Medtronic).
• Only institution in India with two robotic systems dedicated to training.

UNESCO Recognizes Tirumala Hills and Erra Matti Dibbalu in Tentative List.

• Tirumala Hills and Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Dunes) in Andhra Pradesh added to UNESCO Tentative List.
• Marks a significant step toward World Heritage Site status.
• Highlights efforts to preserve rare geological and ecological heritage.
• Reflects commitment from India and state government to protect these natural marvels.

India Hosts 89th IEC General Meeting in New Delhi, Sept 2025.

• 89th General Meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• Organised by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS); over 2,000 experts from 100+ countries attending.
• Inaugurated by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi; Piyush Goyal to open IEC GM Exhibition.
• India designated Global Secretariat for Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC) standardisation.

Indian Navy Launches DSC A22, Third Indigenous Diving Support Craft.

• DSC A22, the third vessel of the five-ship Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, was launched in Kolkata.
• Built by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) under a 2021 MoD contract.
• Purpose: Supports submarine rescue, salvage, underwater inspection, hull cleaning, and diver training.
• Built under Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) rules with hydrodynamic testing at NSTL Visakhapatnam.

India, Norway Hold First Maritime Security and Disarmament Dialogue.

• Inaugural dialogue held in Oslo, Norway.
• Focus on disarmament, non-proliferation, and maritime security.
• Discussed nuclear and conventional arms control, NPT, and CWC commitments.
• Reaffirmed adherence to UNCLOS and international maritime law.
• Agreed to counter piracy, smuggling, and trafficking in maritime zones.
• Next round of dialogue to be hosted in New Delhi.