30th September 2025

1. PM Narendra Modi Lays Foundation Stone, Inaugurates Projects Worth Rs.60,000 Crores in Jharsuguda, Odisha
2. PM Narendra Modi Inaugurated BSNL’s Swadeshi 4G Network in Odisha
3. 3rd ‘Unmesha: International Literature Festival’ Held in Patna, Bihar
4. IAF and IIT Ropar Signed MoU for Indigenous Technology Development
5. Govt appoints Shirish Chandra Murmu as the Deputy Governor of RBI
6. Mithun Manhas Elected as 37th BCCI President
7. CSIR-AMPRI’s Indigenously Developed SODAR System Inaugurated at IMD Delhi
8. India Wins 10th Edition of 2025 SAFF Under-17 Men’s Football Championship Title
9. International Deaf Day – September 28, 2025
10. International Day for Universal Access to Information 2025 – September 28
11. International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste – September 29, 2025
12. NJB, JCI, ICAR-CRIJAF, Nagaland Government Sign MoU to Promote Jute & Natural Fibres in Nagaland
13. ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Schedule 2025 Officially Announced
14. Gaurav Banerjee to Lead Sony Pictures India Till 2029
15. Govt to Mandate Sound Alerts in EVs from October 2027
16. Diljit Dosanjh Earns International Emmy Nod for Chamkila
17. BSF Launches AI-Powered Command Centre for Border Security
18. SIDBI’s Net Profit Jumps 19.5% to All-Time High in FY25
19. India’s Industrial Output Grows 4% in August 2025
20. Sacred Theatres: India’s Living Ritual Heritage
21. India, Bhutan Approve First Rail Links Projects
22. India’s FTA with EFTA to Start October 1 Announced by Goyal
23. World Archery Para Championships 2025: Sheetal Devi Wins Maiden Gold
24. 12th World Para Athletics Championship 2025 Kicks Off in New Delhi
25. ICC, UNICEF Launch ‘Promise to Children’ Campaign
26. Chris Woakes Retires from International Cricket After 14-Year Career
27. International Translation Day 2025
28. Mukhi Becomes First India-Born Adult Cheetah at Kuno

National News

1. MoRTH Proposes Acoustic Alert System for Electric Vehicles

• What:
  • The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System for all new electric cars, buses, and trucks to reduce accidents.
• Why:
  • The system is needed because electric vehicles move quietly at low speeds, increasing accident risk for pedestrians and cyclists who may not hear them.
• Tell me more:
  • AVAS will generate sound if the vehicle is moving between zero and 20 kmph to alert road users.
  • All new electric passenger and goods vehicles made after October 1, 2026 must have AVAS, while existing models must install it by October 1, 2027.
  • The regulation currently does not apply to two-wheelers, three-wheelers, E-rickshaws, and E-carts.
  • Electric vehicles made up 7.44% of total vehicle sales in 2024 and 56.75 lakh EVs were registered in India by February 2025.

Source: IE

2. India-Bhutan to Get First Rail Connectivity Projects

• What:
  • India announced two new rail links between India and Bhutan, Kokrajhar-Gelephu in Assam and Banarhat-Samtse in West Bengal, at a cost of ₹4,033 crore.
• Why:
  • The projects aim to boost sub-regional connectivity and support Bhutan’s economic growth by improving access to the global trade network.
• Tell me more:
  • These are the first-ever rail connectivity projects between India and Bhutan.
  • The MoU for the projects was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan last year.
  • The rail links will connect Bhutan with 150,000 km of Indian Railway network.
  • India is Bhutan’s largest trading partner.

Source: ET

State News

1. Development Projects and New Initiatives Launched in Odisha

• What:
  • Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of development projects worth over Rs 60,000 crore in Jharsuguda, Odisha, including telecom, railways, education, healthcare, and skill development.
• Why:
  • The purpose is to boost Odisha’s progress, improve connectivity, empower the poor and underprivileged, and deliver basic amenities to people in the state.
• Tell me more:
  • Over 97,500 mobile 4G towers were commissioned, with BSNL launching its indigenous 4G services named ‘Swadeshi network stack’ and marking 25 years of its establishment.
  • Eight IITs are being expanded with new state-of-the-art research parks and capacity for 10,000 new students in four years.
  • Modern Amrit Bharat train flagged off, new railway projects initiated, and improvement of connectivity and trade in Odisha and nearby states.
  • Healthcare infrastructure upgraded with super-speciality hospitals in Berhampur and Sambalpur to provide advanced medical care.
  • Approval letters distributed to 50,000 beneficiaries under Antyodaya Gruha Yojana for pucca homes and financial assistance to vulnerable rural families.

Source: PIB

2. MoU Signed to Boost Jute Farming in Nagaland

• What:
  • Four organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Kohima to promote jute and natural fibre cultivation in Nagaland for five years.
• Why:
  • The aim is to expand jute farming, offer alternative cash crops, increase farmer incomes, and create sustainable livelihoods.
• Tell me more:
  • Partners include National Jute Board, Jute Corporation of India Limited, ICAR-CRIJAF, and Nagaland Agriculture Department.
  • The MoU covers 2025-26 to 2030-31 and introduces pilot cultivation of flax, ramie, and sisal.
  • The agreement will support improved farming practices and new opportunities for value-added fibre production.
  • Jute is biodegradable, eco-friendly, and renewable, making it a substitute for plastics and timber.

Source: TH

3. Unmesha International Literature Festival Concludes in Patna

• What:
  • The Vice-President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, attended the closing session of the third Unmesha International Literature Festival in Patna, celebrating literary diversity with participants from multiple countries.
• Why:
  • The festival was organized to promote literature, celebrate diversity of languages and cultures, and inspire writers, scholars, and readers from across the world.
• Tell me more:
  • The festival ran from 25th to 28th September 2025 at Samrat Ashok Convention Centre, Patna, with over 550 writers, poets, scholars, and publishers representing more than 100 languages and 15 countries.
  • Sahitya Akademi, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the Government of Bihar organized the event.
  • Previous editions of Unmesha were held in Shimla (2022) and Bhopal (2023).
  • A minute of silence was held to honor lives lost in the Karur, Tamil Nadu incident.
  • Vice-President paid tributes to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan at J.P. Golambar and visited Shri Chamunda Devi Mandir at Muzaffarpur during his trip.

Source: PIB

4. Ritual Theaters as India’s Living Heritage

• What:
  • Ritual theaters like Kutiyattam, Mudiyettu, Ramman, and Ramlila in India are recognized by UNESCO as part of intangible cultural heritage and continue to connect communities with myths, devotion, and identity.
• Tell me more:
  • Kutiyattam of Kerala is over 2,000 years old, blending Sanskrit drama with local traditions using gestures and expressions.
  • Mudiyettu in Kerala, performed after harvests, depicts goddess Kali’s battle with demon Darika as a ritual community practice.
  • Ramman in Uttarakhand is celebrated every April in Saloor and Dungra villages through masked dance, narration, and community roles.

Source: DD

International News

1. ICC and UNICEF Launch ‘Promise to Children’ Campaign

• What:
  • The International Cricket Council and UNICEF launched the ‘Promise to Children’ digital campaign during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka.
• Why:
  • The campaign aims to create equal opportunities for all children, ensuring access to education, healthcare, nutrition, clean water, and protection from violence.
• Tell me more:
  • The initiative is supported by UNICEF National Ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana and India’s women’s cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana.

Source: UN

Banking and Economy

1. Sidbi Net Profit Rises to Rs 4,811 Crore in FY25

• What:
  • Small Industries Development Bank of India reported its highest-ever net profit of Rs 4,811 crore for the financial year 2024-25, a 19.5% increase from the previous year.
• Why:
  • The growth reflects Sidbi’s focus on supporting the MSME sector through enhanced credit access and innovative digital initiatives.
• Tell me more:
  • Sidbi plans to expand its branch network for wider MSME credit access.
  • Sidbi uses automated evaluation in loan schemes like the EXPRESS loan to speed approvals.
  • SIDBI Chairman: Manoj Mittal

Source: ET

2. Industrial Production Growth at 4% in August 2025

• What:
  • The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 4% in August 2025, up from 3.5% in July, driven mainly by mining activities.
• Why:
  • Growth in mining, manufacturing, and electricity sectors contributed to the overall industrial production increase.
• Tell me more:
  • Manufacturing sector grew by 3.8%, electricity by 4.1%, and mining by 6% in August 2025.
  • Within manufacturing, 10 of 23 industry groups showed positive growth, with top contributors being basic metals (12.2%), coke and refined petroleum (5.4%), and motor vehicles (9.8%).
  • Primary goods, infrastructure/construction goods, and intermediate goods led the growth in use-based classification.
  • Consumer durables grew by 3.5%, while consumer non-durables declined by 6.3%.

Source: BS

3. India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement Comes Into Effect

• What:
  • The Free Trade Agreement between India and European Free Trade Association countries— Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland—came into effect on 1st October.
• Why:
  • The agreement aims to boost India’s trade relations with developed nations and strengthen its global economic standing.
• Tell me more:
  • India has already signed FTAs with the UAE, Australia, and the UK.
  • Talks are ongoing with the US, EU, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, and Chile, while Qatar and Bahrain have also shown interest.
  • The Terms of Reference with Eurasia have been finalised.
  • India’s foreign exchange reserves have reached 700 billion US dollars.

Source: NOA

Defence News

1. BSF Launches AI-Enabled Decision Support System for Borders

• What:
  • The Border Security Force launched an AI and GIS-based Decision Support System (DSS) at its headquarters to enhance border security operations.
• Why:
  • The system aims to improve decision-making and operational planning to better safeguard India’s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
• Tell me more:
  • DSS integrates geographic information, sensor data, and existing operation databases to provide a complete operational picture to BSF commanders.
  • It uses AI and machine learning to predict smuggling hotspots and infiltration routes for efficient resource use.
  • The system links with electronic border solutions, other BSF command centres, and GIS platforms of related security agencies.
  • Future phases will include integration with open-source intelligence, big data, and weather information from the India Meteorological Department.

Source: ET

Science and Technology

1. CSIR-AMPRI Inaugurates SODAR System at IMD Delhi

• What:
  • CSIR-AMPRI launched the SODAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) system at the India Meteorological Department in Delhi on CSIR’s Foundation Day, 26th September 2025.
• Why:
  • The purpose is to strengthen indigenisation of Indian technology and enhance collaboration between CSIR-AMPRI and IMD for better weather forecasting and climate research.
• Tell me more:
  • The event was attended by key officials including Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary of MoES, Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, DG of IMD, and Prof. Dr. Thallada Bhaskar, Director of CSIR-AMPRI.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to promote collaborative research on weather, climate variability, forecasting, and disaster risk reduction.
  • SODAR system data will be shared across locations to aid forecasting, validation, and research.

Source: PIB

Awards

1. Diljit Dosanjh Nominated for International Emmy Award

• What:
  • Indian actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh received his first-ever International Emmy nomination for Best Performance by an Actor for his role in the Netflix biopic Amar Singh Chamkila.
• Why:
  • The nomination recognises Dosanjh’s portrayal of the legendary Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila, highlighting Indian storytelling on global platforms.
• Tell me more:
  • The film, directed by Imtiaz Ali and released in April 2024, traces Chamkila’s journey from a Dalit Sikh upbringing to musical fame and tragic assassination.
  • The soundtrack is composed by A.R. Rahman, adding emotional depth to the drama.
  • The film is also nominated for Best TV Movie/Mini-Series at the International Emmys.

Source: ET

Important Days

1. International Deaf Day 2025 – September 28

2. International Day for Universal Access to Information 2025 – September 28

• Theme: Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age

Source: UN

3. International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2025 – September 29

• Theme: Stop food loss and waste. For the people. For the Planet.

Source: UN

4. International Translation Day 2025 – September 30

• UN Focus: The role of language professionals

Source: UN

Sports

1. SAFF U-17 Championship Schedule Announced

• What:
  • The South Asian Football Federation has released the schedule for the 10th Under-17 SAFF Championship to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from September 15 to 27.
• Why:
  • The tournament aims to promote youth football and provide an international competition platform for South Asian teams.
• Tell me more:
  • Seven countries are participating, divided into Group A (Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka) and Group B (India, Pakistan, Maldives, Bhutan).
  • All matches will be played in a round-robin format within the groups, followed by single-leg semifinals and a final, with extra-time and penalties if required.
  • The first match will be host Sri Lanka vs Nepal, and all games will take place at Racecourse International Stadium.
  • Defending champion India is placed in Group B and will start against Maldives.
  • India beat Bangladesh in the last edition’s final with a 2-0 score.

Source: TH

2. ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Begins in India and Sri Lanka

• What:
  • The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 has started, with eight teams competing in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.
• Tell me more:
  • Australia, India, England, and New Zealand are among the top teams, with Australia holding seven titles.
  • India is considered a favourite, playing on home ground, and Sri Lanka is hosting World Cup matches for the first time.
  • The tournament will follow a round-robin format, with the top four teams from the group stage moving to semifinals.
  • Semifinals will be played in Guwahati and Navi Mumbai, unless Pakistan qualifies, and then Colombo will host those matches and possibly the final.
  • The final will be held on November 2, possibly in Colombo if Pakistan reaches the final.

Source: ET

3. Sheetal Devi Creates History at Para World Archery Championships 2025

• What:
  • Sheetal Devi became the first woman armless archer to win a world championship gold in compound individual, and Toman Kumar won gold in men’s compound event at the Para World Archery Championships 2025.
• Tell me more:
  • Sheetal defeated Turkiye’s World No.1 Oznur Cure Girdi 146-143 to claim gold.
  • Sheetal and Sarita won silver in the women’s open team event after losing to Turkey.
  • Toman Kumar clinched his men’s gold after fellow Indian Rakesh Kumar had to withdraw due to a technical issue.

Source: TH

4. India Hosts World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in Delhi

• What:
  • The 12th World Para Athletics Championships 2025 began in New Delhi on September 27 and will conclude on October 5.
• Tell me more:
  • India is represented by a 73-member contingent, including 54 men and 19 women.
  • Shailesh Kumar won India’s first gold in men’s high jump T63 with an Asian record.
  • Sumit Antil won his third world championship gold in men’s javelin F64, the most by an Indian para-athlete.

Source: OC

5. Chris Woakes Retires from International Cricket

• What:
  • England all-rounder Chris Woakes announced his retirement from international cricket after playing 217 matches since his debut in 2011.
• Tell me more:
  • Woakes took 396 wickets and scored 3705 runs across formats for England.
  • He was part of England’s 2019 ODI World Cup-winning team, contributing 16 wickets and 134 runs, including 3 wickets in the final.
  • He also won the 2022 T20 World Cup with England and was Player of the Series in the 2023 Ashes.
  • His final appearance was in the ICC World Test Championship series against India in 2025, where he batted with one arm in a sling due to injury.

Source: ICC

Memorandum of Understanding

1. IAF and IIT Ropar Sign MOU for Indigenisation

• What:
  • Indian Air Force and IIT Ropar signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on developmental projects for supporting India’s air power needs.
• Why:
  • The aim is to speed up the indigenisation efforts of the Indian Air Force and support the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
• Tell me more:
  • The partnership will focus on technology development and indigenous solutions to help sustain weapon systems.

Source: NOA

Appointments

1. Shirish Chandra Murmu Appointed RBI Deputy Governor

• Shirish Chandra Murmu has been appointed as the next deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term starting October 9.

Source: IE

2. Mithun Manhas Becomes BCCI President

• Mithun Manhas was elected unopposed as the 37th president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India during the 94th annual general meeting.

Source: TH

3. Gaurav Banerjee Named CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India

• Gaurav Banerjee will serve as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Culver Max Entertainment (Sony Pictures Networks India) until August 2029.

Source: ET

Miscellaneous

1. First India-Born Cheetah Mukhi Reaches Adulthood

• What:
  • Mukhi, a female cub born at Kuno National Park, has become the first India-born cheetah to reach adulthood under Project Cheetah.
• Tell me more:
  • Mukhi was born to Namibian cheetah Jwala on March 29, 2023, and survived while her three siblings died due to extreme heat.
  • Project Cheetah began on September 17, 2022, with the release of eight cheetahs from Namibia, followed by 12 from South Africa in February 2023.
  • Since the project started, 26 cubs have been born in India, though 19 cheetahs have died so far.
  • India now hosts 27 cheetahs, including 16 born in the country, with a cub survival rate above 61 percent, higher than the global average of 40 percent.
  • India currently has 24 cheetahs at Kuno and 3 at Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Source: TOI

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