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<p>Let's check this news about (Kerala) . Then, we will move ahead</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758134412667-0"><strong>Kerala Sets Benchmark In Digital Literacy</strong></h2>

<p>Kerala has reached a significant milestone by becoming the first state in India to achieve complete digital literacy, thanks to the Digi Kerala program. Phase I saw 99.98% training success, reaching over 1.5 crore individuals. With inclusive training, even a 104-year-old participated. The program was implemented via grassroots governance, enabling access to digital services, boosting civic engagement, and promoting socio-economic empowerment. Kerala’s model, prioritizing people over infrastructure, sets a replicable standard for other states under Digital India, enhancing resilience and governance continuity during crises.</p>

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[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758134412675-1"><strong>NASA Launches Surya AI for Solar Forecasting</strong></h2>

<p>NASA, in collaboration with IBM, has launched Surya, an advanced AI model designed to revolutionize space weather forecasting. Trained on nine years of solar data, Surya predicts solar flares and CMEs with up to two hours' lead time, enhancing protection against threats to satellites, aviation, and power grids. Its open-source design invites global collaboration. Surya, a technically advanced model, surpassed previous versions by accurately simulating historical storms, combining AI with heliophysics to enhance solar research and global disaster readiness.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="NASA Launches Surya AI for Solar Forecasting" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Screenshot 2025-09-18 000044.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: NDTV]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758134412675-2"><strong>Trump Appoints Loyalist Sergio Gor to India Post</strong></h2>

<p>US President Donald Trump has nominated Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, signaling a major diplomatic shift amid tense US-India ties. A close Trump confidant, Gor has played a central role in promoting the "America First" agenda and handling top federal appointments. His unprecedented dual nomination comes at a time of growing friction over trade tariffs and India’s Russia ties, reflecting deeper White House involvement in regional diplomacy.</p>

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[Image Source: The Indian Express]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758134412675-3"><strong>PM Modi to Inaugurate SEMICON India 2025 Summit</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2025 on September 2 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The event, themed “Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse,” will host 33 nations, 350 global exhibitors, and over 50 international speakers. A key platform for semiconductor innovation, the expo promotes collaboration among industry leaders, policymakers, and academia. Backed by India’s Semiconductor Mission under MeitY, it aims to bolster India’s role in global chip manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and microelectronics workforce development.</p>

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[Image Source: The Economic Times]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758134412675-4"><strong>Srinivasan Swamy Re-Elected AAAI President Fourth Time</strong></h2>

<p>Srinivasan K Swamy has been re-elected President of the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) for 2025–26, marking his fourth term as the organization celebrates 80 years since its founding. As Executive Group Chairman of R K Swamy Ltd, Swamy is a veteran leader known for his advocacy and collaboration in Indian advertising. The AAAI also announced new leadership appointments, including Vice-President Jaideep Gandhi. Swamy’s return signals continued trust in his vision during a time of rapid digital transformation.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Srinivasan Swamy Re-Elected AAAI President Fourth Time" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Screenshot 2025-09-18 000106.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758134412675-5"><strong>India Extends Fortified Rice Scheme to 2028</strong></h2>

<p>India has extended the Fortified Rice Scheme to December 2028 with ₹17,082 crore funding to combat anaemia and malnutrition.This program integrates fortified rice into various welfare initiatives, including PM POSHAN, TPDS, ICDS, WBNP, and SAG. Nutritional staples rice, edible oil, and salt are enhanced with vital micronutrients. Support from NDDB’s Gift Milk program and MoFPI’s infrastructure schemes further strengthens food fortification efforts. The government’s strategy targets school children, women, and adolescents, ensuring nationwide nutrition coverage and long-term health impact.</p>

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[Image Source: The Indian Express]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758134412675-6"><strong>India, France Partner to Build Fighter Jet Engines</strong></h2>

<p>India and France’s Safran have partnered to co-develop and manufacture advanced jet engines for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s indigenously designed fifth-generation stealth fighter. This collaboration aims to build India’s aerospace self-reliance by sharing technology and local production, with an engine thrust rating of 110 kN. The decade-long project will strengthen “Make in India,” boost defence exports, and deepen strategic ties between the two nations, addressing a critical gap in India’s defence technology.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="India, France Partner to Build Fighter Jet Engines" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Screenshot 2025-09-18 000121.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: The Economic Times]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758134412676-7"><strong>National Space Day: India’s Stellar Space Voyage</strong></h2>

<p>On August 23, 2025, India celebrated its second National Space Day, commemorating the historic Chandrayaan-3 Moon landing and its space journey from Aryabhatta—the first Indian satellite—to the upcoming crewed Gaganyaan mission. The day honors ISRO’s milestones, advances in space technology, and the country’s ambitions for space exploration and applications. PM Modi highlighted India’s strides in innovation, private sector growth, and STEM inspiration, envisioning India as a global space powerhouse by 2047.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="National Space Day: India’s Stellar Space Voyage" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Screenshot 2025-09-18 000129.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Wikipedia]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758134412676-8"><strong>Strong 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage</strong></h2>

<p>A powerful earthquake measuring 7.5 magnitude recently struck the Drake Passage, a treacherous waterway between South America’s Cape Horn and Antarctica’s South Shetland Islands. A brief tsunami alert was issued but later lifted. The Drake Passage is the narrowest part of the Southern Ocean, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Known for its harsh conditions, it is a climatic boundary between subpolar Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica’s polar regions. The passage played a key role in historic trade before the Panama Canal opened.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Strong 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Screenshot 2025-09-18 000137.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: The Economic Times]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758134412676-9"><strong>Government Launches SMILE Drive for Transgender Empowerment</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian government launched a 15-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme under the SMILE (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) scheme to empower transgender persons economically and make them self-reliant. Implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, SMILE includes sub-schemes targeting welfare and rehabilitation of both transgender individuals and those engaged in begging. It offers scholarships, skill development, medical aid, housing (Garima Greh), and legal protection, promoting dignity and inclusion. The initiative aims to build sustainable livelihoods and social security for marginalized communities.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Government Launches SMILE Drive for Transgender Empowerment" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Screenshot 2025-09-18 000144.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: ET Government]</p>

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