04th-06th October 2025

1. UPSC Entered 100th Year of Service: Launched ‘My UPSC Interview’ Portal and Unveiled New Logo and Centenary Emblem
2. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates IGL’s Office & Smart Gas Meter plant in New Delhi
3. ADB Approved USD 190 Million Loan for Indore Metro Rail Project
4. Capgemini Appointed Sanjay Chalke as India CEO
5. India, Sri Lanka to co-host inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind
6. International Day of Non-Violence 2025 – October 2
7. Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 – October 1 to 31
8. Maharashtra Gov Announces Navi Mumbai Airport Renamed After DB Patil
9. TN Govt Partners with Borussia Dortmund to Launch India’s First Sports Tech Incubation Centre
10. Thomas Cook India Signs MoU with Ministry of Tourism for Traveller Feedback
11. RBI Imposes Penalties on American Express Banking Corp and HDB Financial Services
12. Zomato and HDFC Pension Launch NPS Model for Delivery Partners
13. Goodluck India Signed MoU with BATL and Axis Cadres for AMCA Program
14. World Animal Day 2025 – October 4
15. National Wildlife Week 2025 – October 2–8
16. World Space Week 2025 – October 4 to 10
17. Maharashtra Government Launches E-Bond system for Import and Export Transactions
18. UIDAI Removes Aadhaar Biometric Fees for Specific Category
19. India Achieves Record Medal Tally at World Para Athletics Championships 2025
20. BRO Constructs World’s Highest Road at an Altitude of 19,400 ft
21. World Habitat Day 2025 Highlights Urban Crisis Response
22. Cyclone Shakti: Arabian Sea Storm Impacts Maharashtra
23. World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025: Theme, History, and Significance
24. Singapore Names Island ‘Zubeen Garg Island’ to Honour Legendary Assamese Singer
25. National Conference on Land and Disaster Management Begins in Gandhinagar
26. NHAI to Introduce QR Code Sign Boards on National Highways
27. India Receives ISSA Award for Expanding Social Security Coverage
28. A Ramachandran Museum to Be Inaugurated in Kerala on October 5
29. Australia Grants Approval for Alzheimer’s Drug Lecanemab in Early Stage Treatment
30. Mirabai Chanu Secures Silver Medal at 2025 World Championships
31. Mahatma Gandhi and the Environment Authored by T. N. Khoshoo
32. Harinder Baweja Releases Memoir ‘They Will Shoot You, Madam’
33. OpenAI Reaches $500 Billion Valuation Following Share Sale to SoftBank
34. Six Richest Bollywood Actors Listed in Hurun India 2025
35. Shyamji Krishna Varma’s 96th Birth Anniversary Celebrates a Revolutionary Leader
36. Bathukamma Festival Achieves Two Guinness World Records
37. ADB trims Indias FY27 growth forecast by 20 bps to 6.5%
38. Overview of WSSF 2025 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

National News

1. India Expands Gas Infrastructure and Clean Energy Network

• What
  • Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the new office of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) and a Smart Gas Meter Manufacturing facility at the World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi.
• Why
  • The initiative aims to make India self-reliant in gas meter manufacturing, promote clean energy, and strengthen gas distribution networks across urban and rural areas.
• Tell me more
  • The new plant, set up by IGL with Genesis Gas Solutions, will produce one million smart and prepaid gas meters annually, with production starting in October 2025.
  • The Minister highlighted that India is now the world’s fourth-largest refining hub and is expected to become the third-largest soon.

Source: PIB

2. UPSC Strengthens Ties with State Commissions in Centenary Year

• What
  • UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar announced plans to work closely with state public service commissions to make the selection process more inclusive and responsive.
• Why
  • The initiative aims to promote inclusivity, adopt digital tools, and engage better with aspirants from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
• Tell me more
  • The centenary celebrations include the launch of the ‘My UPSC Interview’ anecdote portal for civil servants to share interview experiences.
  • Selected entries from the portal will be compiled and published in 2026.
  • New visual identities, including UPSC and centenary logos, were unveiled to reflect the Commission’s role as a guardian of trust and continuity.
  • The UPSC is focusing on modernisation through digital transformation and use of Artificial Intelligence to meet expectations of future aspirants.

Source: HT

3. UIDAI Waives Biometric Update Charges for Children

• What
  • UIDAI has waived all charges for mandatory biometric updates of children aged 7 to 15, benefiting about six crore minors.
• Why
  • The decision aims to make Aadhaar biometric updates easier and free for children, ensuring accurate records without financial burden.
• Tell me more
  • The waiver is effective from October 1, 2025, and will remain in force for one year.
  • Children under five enrol for Aadhaar without fingerprints and iris scans, providing only photo, personal details, and birth certificate.
  • Biometric updates are mandatory at age five (first MBU) and age 15 (second MBU).
  • Previously, updates between ages 5–7 and 15–17 were free, but others had to pay ₹125 per update.
  • Now, the MBU is free for all children aged 5–17 years.

Source: TH

4. NHAI to Install QR Code Boards on Highways

• What
  • The National Highways Authority of India will install Project Information Sign Boards with QR codes along national highways to provide project-specific and emergency information to commuters.
• Why
  • The initiative aims to improve road safety, provide easy access to emergency contacts, and enhance awareness among users about highway facilities.
• Tell me more
  • The QR code boards will display details such as highway number, project length, construction and maintenance periods, and emergency helpline numbers.
  • Commuters can access contacts for highway patrol, toll managers, project engineers, and NHAI field offices by scanning the codes.
  • The boards will also show information about nearby hospitals, petrol pumps, police stations, restaurants, service centers, and e-charging stations.
  • The signboards will be placed near toll plazas, truck lay-bys, highway start and end points, rest areas, and wayside amenities.

Source: ET

State News

1. ADB Approves USD 190 Million Loan for Indore Metro

• What
  • The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 190 million loan to support the development of the Indore Metro Rail Project in Madhya Pradesh.
• Tell me more
  • Commercial spaces at select stations will be reserved for women entrepreneurs and self-help groups, while operations are expected to begin by January 2030 under the Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL).

Source: ET

2. Navi Mumbai Airport to Be Inaugurated on October 8

• What
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Navi Mumbai International Airport on October 8, and it will be named as Loknete DB Patil Navi Mumbai International Airport.
• Why
  • The airport aims to enhance air connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and honour late DB Patil for his contribution to securing compensation for project-affected persons.
• Tell me more
  • The Centre has approved the name ‘Loknete DB Patil Navi Mumbai International Airport’.
  • The airport is the second major one serving the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
  • Proposals to rename Pune airport after Jagadguru Sant Tukaram and Aurangabad airport after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj are also under approval.

Source: TOI

3. Tamil Nadu to Launch Sports-Tech Incubation Centre with Borussia Dortmund

• What
  • Tamil Nadu will launch its first dedicated sports-technology incubation centre in partnership with German football club Borussia Dortmund.
• Why
  • The initiative aims to connect the state’s startup ecosystem with the global sports economy and promote innovation in sports technology.
• Tell me more
  • The project will be implemented by StartupTN, the state’s startup mission, and a formal agreement will be signed during the Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit 2025 in Coimbatore on October 9.
  • The summit will be inaugurated by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and will feature eight MoUs, with three to be signed in the presence of the Chief Minister.
  • Tamil Nadu also plans to open a space-tech incubation centre at Anna University and a startup hub in Thoothukudi.
  • The number of registered startups in the state has increased from just over 2,000 in 2021 to more than 12,000, over half being founded by women.
  • The state targets 15,000 registered startups by 2027 and has achieved the top position in India’s startup rankings.

Source: IE

4. Maharashtra Launches E-Bond System for Trade

• What
  • The Maharashtra government has launched the E-Bond system for import and export businesses, replacing traditional stamp paper bonds.
• Why
  • The initiative aims to simplify trade procedures, speed up transactions, and improve transparency in commercial operations.
• Tell me more
  • Maharashtra has become the 16th state in India to adopt digital bonds.
  • The E-Bond system is part of efforts to modernise trade administration in the state.
  • This digital approach removes the need for physical stamp paper, streamlining business processes.

Source: NOA

5. National Conference on Land Administration Begins in Gandhinagar

• What
  • The two-day National Conference on Land Administration and Disaster Management began at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar.
• Why
  • The conference aims to strengthen land governance, promote digitisation of land records, and enhance disaster management through technology-driven and citizen-centric approaches.
• Tell me more
  • Organised by the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development, the event includes thematic panel discussions with revenue officers from various states.
  • The conference focuses on improving land administration and disaster preparedness at the national level.

Source: NOA

6. Museum Dedicated to Artist A Ramachandran Inaugurated in Kollam

• A museum dedicated to artist A Ramachandran was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the Sree Narayana Guru Cultural Complex in Kollam.
• The museum was curated by art historian R Siva Kumar.
• Achutan Ramachandran Nair (1935-2024) was an Indian painter.

Source: IE

7. Telangana Bathukamma Festival Sets Two Guinness Records

• The Bathukamma festival hosted by the Telangana government at Saroornagar stadium created two Guinness World Records for the largest Bathukamma and the largest gathering of singing and dance performances.
• Bathukamma is a floral festival celebrated prominently in Telangana.
• Saroornagar stadium in Hyderabad served as the venue for the record event.

Source: TOI

International News

1. Singapore Island Renamed in Tribute to Zubeen Garg

• An island in Singapore has been renamed “Zubeen Garg Island” on Google Maps as a tribute to the late Assamese singer.
• The island was previously known as St. John’s Island and was renamed by fans on Google Maps.

Source: MoC

2. Australia Approves Lecanemab for Early Alzheimer’s Treatment

• Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved lecanemab (Leqembi), a drug for treating early Alzheimer’s disease, to slow disease progression.

Source: DTE

Banking and Economy

1. RBI Imposes Penalties on American Express and HDB Financial

• What
  • The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 31.80 lakh on American Express Banking Corp and Rs 4.2 lakh on HDB Financial Services for non-compliance with RBI regulations.
• Why
  • The penalties were imposed for deficiencies in regulatory compliance and failure to follow directions related to credit card operations and Know Your Customer (KYC) norms.
• Tell me more
  • American Express Banking Corp was penalised for not reversing credit balances of certain credit cardholders arising from refunds or failed transactions.
  • HDB Financial Services failed to obtain PAN, equivalent e-documents, or Form 60 for some loan accounts disbursed in FY 2023–24.
  • The penalty on American Express was imposed under directions relating to “Credit Card and Debit Card – Issuance and Conduct.”
  • The penalty on HDB Financial Services was for violations under the “RBI (Know Your Customer) Directions, 2016.”

Source: ET

2. Zomato Partners with HDFC Pension for NPS Model

• What
  • Zomato has partnered with HDFC Pension to launch the ‘NPS Platform Workers Model’ for its delivery partners to help them build long-term financial security through pension savings.
• Why
  • The initiative aims to enable gig workers to make regular contributions toward a pension fund for financial stability and retirement assurance.
• Tell me more
  • Zomato plans to enable over 1 lakh delivery partners with NPS retirement accounts by 2025.
  • The integration ensures smooth onboarding through KYC or e-KYC verification with workers’ consent.
  • Workers will receive funds either as a lump sum or monthly pension on retirement, with portability to retain benefits as careers progress.
  • Zomato operates with around 5.09 lakh independent monthly active delivery partners as of Q1 FY26.

Source: LM

3. OpenAI Reaches $500 Billion Valuation After Share Sale

• What
  • OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has reached a valuation of $500 billion after current and former employees sold $6.6 billion worth of shares.
• Why
  • The sale reflects growing investor confidence in OpenAI’s rapid user growth, revenue gains, and leadership in the artificial intelligence sector.
• Tell me more
  • The AI industry is witnessing intense competition for talent, with major firms offering high compensation packages.
  • The company’s valuation rose from $300 billion to $500 billion following the secondary share sale.
  • Investors in the deal include Thrive Capital, SoftBank, Dragoneer Investment Group, Abu Dhabi’s MGX, and T. Rowe Price.

Source: IE

Reports and Indices

1. Hurun India 2025 Lists Six Richest Bollywood Actors

• What
  • The Hurun India Rich List 2025 has named the six wealthiest Bollywood actors, highlighting their diversified income sources and business ventures.
• Why
  • The list showcases how Bollywood stars are turning fame into large-scale wealth through investments, production houses, sports franchises, and personal brands.
• Tell me more
  • Combined wealth of the six actors exceeds ₹25,000 crore.
  • Shah Rukh Khan is Bollywood’s first billionaire actor as per Hurun India 2025.
  • Juhi Chawla is among India’s richest women due to her diversified investments.

Source: ET

GDP Forecasts

1. ADB Retains India’s FY26 Growth Forecast at 6.5%

• What
  • The Asian Development Bank has maintained India’s growth forecast at 6.5% for FY26 but reduced the FY27 forecast by 20 basis points to 6.5% due to the impact of steep US tariffs on exports.
• Why
  • The revision aims to account for trade barriers from US tariffs that could slow growth, while acknowledging strong domestic consumption and service exports as factors cushioning the impact.
• Tell me more
  • ADB expects services to drive growth in FY26 and FY27, supported by domestic demand and exports.
  • Inflation is forecast to ease to 3.1% in FY26 and rise towards the target in FY27.
  • ADB’s India Country Director Mio Oka stated optimism for India’s long-term growth despite trade challenges.

Source: FE

Awards

1. BRO Sets Guinness Record for Highest Motorable Road

• What
  • The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has created the world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass in Ladakh, situated at 19,400 feet above sea level.
• Why
  • The road was built to improve connectivity for locals, enhance defence infrastructure, and encourage adventure tourism in the region.
• Tell me more
  • This achievement surpasses BRO’s previous record at Umling La, which stood at 19,024 feet.
  • The Likaru–Mig La–Fukche road, built under Project Himank, connects the Hanle region to the border village of Fukche near the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
  • The construction was led by Brigadier Vishal Srivastava, who directed the team through difficult Himalayan terrain.

Source: N18

2. India Wins ISSA Award for Social Security Achievements

• What
  • The Government of India has received the ISSA Award for Outstanding Achievements in Social Security 2025 for its efforts to expand social security coverage to formal and informal workers.
• Why
  • The award recognises India’s innovative use of technology and strong commitment to providing social security and employment services to informal sector workers.
• Tell me more
  • The award was presented by ISSA President Dr Mohammed Azman during the World Social Security Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Nearly 90% of India’s 550 million workers are in the informal sector, prompting targeted initiatives.
  • The eShram portal, launched in August 2021, registers informal workers aged 16–59 and provides access to pensions, health facilities, skill development, and employment services.
  • India’s inclusive approach has doubled social protection coverage from 24.4% in 2021 to 48.8% in 2024.
  • The International Labour Organization cited India’s rapid expansion of social security in the World Social Protection Report 2024–26.
  • Malaysia invited India to a summit on platform workers to be held in 2026.

Source: ISSA PIB

Important Days

1. International Day of Non-Violence 2025 – October 2

• UN Focus: Say No to Violence

Source: UN

2. Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 – October 1 to 31

• Theme: Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters

Source: WHO

3. World Animal Day 2025 – October 4

• Theme: ‘Save Animals, Save the Planet’

Source: WAP

4. National Wildlife Week 2025 – October 2–8

• What
  • Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Haryana Minister Rao Narbir Singh laid the foundation stone of ‘Namo Van’ in Manesar as part of Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations.
• Tell me more
  • The event included a plantation drive under the campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’.
  • Wildlife Week 2025 is being celebrated from October 2 to 8 under the theme of ‘Sewa Parv’.

Source: PIB

5. World Space Week 2025 – October 4 to 10

• Theme: Living in Space

Source: Space.com

6. World Habitat Day 2025 – October 6

• Theme: Urban crisis response
• In 1985, the United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day.

Source: UN

7. World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025 – October 6

• Theme: #UniqueANDUnited

Source: TH

Sports

1. India and Sri Lanka to Co-Host Women’s Blind T20 World Cup

• What
  • India and Sri Lanka will co-host the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind from 11 to 23 November.
• Tell me more
  • The event will open in New Delhi with the inauguration and five matches, followed by four games in Bengaluru.
  • Colombo will host the final leg with 15 matches, including semi-finals, final, and closing ceremony on 23 November.
  • Teams from Australia, England, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the USA will compete in 21 league matches, two semi-finals, and one final.

Source: NOA

2. India Hosts 12th World Para Athletics Championships

• What
  • The 12th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships concluded on October 5 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, marking the first time the event was hosted by a South Asian country.
• Why
  • The championship aimed to promote inclusivity in sports and showcase para-athletics talent on a global stage.
• Tell me more

Source: BS

3. Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver at World Weightlifting Championships 2025

• What
  • Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal in the 48kg category at the IWF World Championships 2025 in Norway.
• Tell me more
  • Mirabai lifted a total of 199kg — 84kg in snatch and 115kg in clean and jerk.
  • This was her third World Championships podium finish after winning gold in 2017 and silver in 2022.
  • Coach Vijay Sharma said the target was to cross 200kg and prepare for upcoming competitions like the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
  • North Korea’s Ri Song Gum won the gold medal with a lift of 213kg (91kg + 122kg), setting new world records in total and clean and jerk events.
  • Chanu plans to use upcoming international tournaments as part of her training for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Source: N18

Memorandum of Understanding

1. Thomas Cook India Signs MoU with Ministry of Tourism

• What
  • Thomas Cook (India) Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Tourism to enhance destination experiences and tourism standards across India.
• Why
  • The collaboration aims to collect real-time traveller feedback to improve infrastructure, services, and visitor satisfaction at key destinations.
• Tell me more
  • Thomas Cook India will use a co-branded feedback form, standardised by the Ministry, across digital and physical platforms to gather verified traveller insights.
  • The MoU will be valid for three years, enabling transparency and data-driven decisions in tourism development.

Source: ET

2. Goodluck India Signs Tripartite Agreement for DRDO’s AMCA Programme

• What
  • Goodluck India has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (BATL) and Axiscades Technologies to jointly bid for DRDO’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.
• Why
  • The partnership aims to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities and support the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative by developing cutting-edge fifth-generation stealth aircraft technology.
• Tell me more
  • The AMCA programme seeks to deliver a fifth-generation stealth aircraft with advanced avionics, super-cruise capability, internal weapons bays, and electronic warfare systems.
  • Goodluck Defence & Aerospace Limited, a subsidiary of Goodluck India, has received an industrial license under the Indian Arms Act, 1959, to manufacture medium-calibre artillery shells.
  • The company operates six manufacturing facilities with a total capacity of 5 lakh metric tonnes per annum across Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
  • Goodluck India specialises in manufacturing defence products, high-end forgings, heavy fabrication of steel structures, and precision tubes.

Source: ET

Appointments

1. Capgemini Appoints Sanjay Chalke as India CEO

• French IT consulting firm Capgemini has appointed Sanjay Chalke as the new CEO of its India operations, effective January 1, 2026.
• Capgemini’s global CEO Aiman Ezzat.

Source: ET

Miscellaneous

1. Cyclone Shakti Weakens Over Arabian Sea

• Cyclone Shakti, the first post-monsoon cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea, has weakened from a ‘severe’ cyclonic storm to a normal cyclonic storm.
• The name “Shakti” for Cyclone Shakti over the Arabian Sea was proposed by Sri Lanka.

Source: CNBC TN

2. “Mahatma Gandhi and the Environment: Analysing Gandhian Environmental Thought” Book Authored by T.N. Khoshoo and John S. Moolakattu

Source: AZ

3. “They Will Shoot You, Madam: My Life Through Conflict” Memoir Released by Harinder Baweja

Source: AZ

4. Shyamji Krishna Varma’s 96th Birth Anniversary

• Shyamji Krishna Varma (1 October 1857 – 30 March 1930) was an Indian revolutionary, lawyer and journalist who founded the Indian Home Rule Society, India House and The Indian Sociologist in London.

Source: PMI

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