Prelims Current Affairs includes a book on NAtional Ayurveda Day, World Food India (WFI) 2025, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Tripura Sundari Temple complex in Udaipur, AI-enabled nature experience centre is coming up at Betla National Park and DRAVYA Portal (Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of AYUSH Substances).

IMPORTANT DAY

1. WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY

• Observed every year on 25th September.

• Established by: International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).

• First Observed: 2009 (designated at the FIP Congress in Istanbul, Turkey).

• Purpose: To recognize the role of pharmacists in healthcare and promote the pharmacy profession globally.

2. ANTYODAYA DIWAS

• Observed every year on 25th September.

• Declared In: 2014.

• Purpose: To honour Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary and promote his philosophy of “Antyodaya” (upliftment of the last person).

3. NATIONAL AYURVEDA DAY 2025

• The 10th National Ayurveda Day was celebrated on 23 September 2025 at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa.

• Theme: “Ayurveda for People and Planet.”

POLICY AND PROGRAMME

4. WORLD FOOD INDIA 2025

Current Context: The 4th edition of World Food India (WFI) 2025 will be held from 25–28 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

About WFI 2025

• Organiser: Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

• Purpose:

  • Promote investment in food processing.

  • Showcase India’s culinary richness.

  • Position India as the Food Basket of the World.

• Special Features:

  • Aims to create global partnerships and promote inclusive, sustainable food systems.

  • Connects farmers, processors, startups, investors, and exporters.

• Participation:

  • Over 1,700 exhibitors, 500 international buyers, and 100+ countries.

  • Partner Countries: New Zealand, Saudi Arabia.

  • Focus Countries: Russia, UAE, Japan, Vietnam.

  • Delegations from 21 Indian states/UTs and 10 Central Ministries.

5. MAITRI 2.0 CROSS-INCUBATION PROGRAMME

Current Context: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech (Maitri 2.0) at New Delhi.

About Maitri 2.0

• Nature:

  • A two-way learning platform between Indian and Brazilian innovators.

  • Aims to build an inclusive agri-food ecosystem for global food security.

• Objectives:

  • Strengthen incubator linkages between India and Brazil.

  • Promote co-incubation models and exchange of best practices.

  • Explore opportunities in sustainable agriculture, digital technologies, and agri-value chains.

  • Directly benefit farmers through inclusive innovation ecosystems.

HISTORY & CULTURE

6. TRIPURA SUNDARI TEMPLE

Current Context: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated new infrastructure and beautification works at the Tripura Sundari Temple complex in Udaipur, Tripura.

About Tripura Sundari Temple

• Location: Tripura, built in 1501 A.D. by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya.

• History: One of the 51 Shakti Peethas of the subcontinent.

Names & Importance

• Fondly called Matabari.

• Also known as Kurma Pith, as its base resembles a tortoise’s hump.

• Considered one of the most sacred temples of Northeast India.

Architecture & Deities

• Temple has a square plan with a sloping roof, similar to Bengal hut style.

• Sanctum houses two idols: Goddess Tripura Sundari and Goddess Chhoto-Ma (Chandi).

• The smaller idol was carried by kings during wars and hunts.

Cultural Significance

• A centre of syncretism, uniting Shaktism, Vaishnavism, and multiple communities.

• Hindus, Muslims, and tribal groups actively participate in rituals.

ENVIRONMENT

7. BETLA NATIONAL PARK

Current Context: An AI-enabled nature experience centre is coming up at Betla National Park, Jharkhand.

About Betla National Park

• Location: Latehar district, Jharkhand, on the Chota Nagpur Plateau.

• Only National Park of Jharkhand, notified in 1986.

• Core area of Palamau Tiger Reserve, among the first tiger reserves of India.

• River: North Koel River flows through, forming scenic waterfalls.

Unique Features

• Includes Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary.

• Inhabited by indigenous tribes like Oraon and Munda.

E-GOVERNANCE

8. DRAVYA PORTAL

Current Context: The DRAVYA Portal (Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of AYUSH Substances) was launched on National Ayurveda Day 2025.

About DRAVYA Portal

• Ministry: Ministry of Ayush.

• Features:

  • Largest collection of Ayurvedic ingredients and products.

  • Covers classical Ayurvedic texts, scientific research, and field studies.

  • Designed as an ever-growing and evolving database.

GEOGRAPHY

9. SUPER TYPHOON RAGASA

Current Context: The Philippines was recently affected by Super Typhoon Ragasa.

About Super Typhoon

• Definition: A tropical cyclone with wind speed above 185 km/h (100 knots).

Formation

• Forms over oceans with sea surface temperature above 26°C.

• Develops at latitudes beyond 5° from the equator.

• Has a warm core low-pressure system with spiral inflow at the bottom and outflow at the top.

Regional Terms

• Hurricane – North Atlantic, Eastern North Pacific, South Pacific.

• Cyclone – Indian Ocean.

• Typhoon – Western North Pacific.

• Willy-willy – Southern Indian Ocean (eastern part).

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