Dear Readers, Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs of Sep 22nd to 30th Sep 2025. Candidates those who are preparing for Upcoming SBIClerk 2025 and other competitive exams can make use of it.

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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

• World Rhino Day 2025 will be observed globally on 22 September to highlight the urgent need to protect the rhinoceros, one of the planet’s most ancient and endangered species.
• World Pharmacists Day is celebrated on 25th September of every year in order to appreciate the efforts of pharmacists as healthcare workers.
• The Antyodaya Diwas is observed every year on 25th September in India.
• The World Contraception Day is observed on 26th September of every year.
• World Environmental Health Day is observed on the 26th of September of every year.
• World Tourism Day is celebrated on 27th September of every year.
• World Rabies Day is celebrated on 28th September of every year.
• Every year World Heart Day is celebrated on 29th September.
• International Translation Day is celebrated on 30th September of every year.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING, FINANCE & BUSINESS

• PhonePe, a fintech major, has received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online payment aggregator.
• The Bima Sugam India Federation (BSIF) has launched Bima Sugam, envisioned as the world’s largest integrated online insurance marketplace.
• A Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending platform is an online marketplace that directly connects borrowers (individuals/businesses) with investors/lenders, bypassing traditional banks.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Inter-operable Regulatory Sandbox (IoRS) to provide clarity for potential participants.
• UCO Bank has received government approval to handle trade payments for Nayara Energy Limited., nearly two months after the company was sanctioned by the EU in July 2025.
• Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund has announced the merger of two debt funds – Banking and PSU Bond Fund (merging scheme) with Short Duration Fund (surviving scheme).
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is reviewing a proposal to allow Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to trade in non-cash settled, non-agricultural commodity derivatives.
• On the 10th anniversary of Make in India, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Assessment of Logistics Cost in India report in New Delhi.
• US Senators Bill Cassidy (Louisiana) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (Mississippi) introduced the India Shrimp Tariff Act in the US Senate to impose tariffs on shrimp imports from India.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a ₹100 commemorative coin, marking the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.
• The Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) is an additional arrangement for settlement of international trade in Indian Rupees (INR), complementing the existing system of settlement in freely convertible currencies.
• Starting September 15, 2025, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will implement revised UPI transaction limits for specific high-value payment categories.
• The Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $125 million loan agreement for the Assam Urban Sector Development Project.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs) to participate in non-deliverable derivative contracts (NDDCs) involving the Indian rupee.
• The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new Aadhaar-based authentication framework to strengthen the role of cooperative banks in digital and financial inclusion.
• The Government of India’s market borrowings for the second half of FY26 will remain unchanged.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the Certificate of Registration (CoR) of New Delhi-based Datta Finance and Trading Private Limited due to irregular lending practices.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has signed a renewed Statement of Commitment (SoC) to the FX Global Code on 24 September 2025.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks to intensify efforts to return unclaimed deposits to rightful owners, nominees, or heirs during a focused period of October–December 2025 (3 Months).
• Jio Payments Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Jio Financial Services Limited, has launched an industry-first facility ‘Savings Pro’ to provide higher returns on surplus funds in savings accounts.
• India’s logistics costs were officially estimated at 7.97% of GDP in 2023-24 by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
• Ashok Leyland Limited., India’s second-largest truck and bus maker, has signed a 20-year agreement with China’s CALB Group Co., the third-largest battery maker in China, to strengthen its lithium-ion battery technology capabilities.
• IndiGo launched a co-branded premium credit card in collaboration with SBI Card on September 25, 2025.
• VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of global EV manufacturer VinFast, signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Central Bank of India (CBI) to provide retail car financing through its exclusive dealer network.
• Nine European Banks, including ING, Banca Sella, KBC, Danske Bank, UniCredit, CaixaBank, and SEB, are collaborating to launch a Euro-backed stablecoin.
• Standard Chartered Bank has partnered with Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) and International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) as the sole partner to settle and clear dollar-denominated trades.
• Banks bid ₹90,931 crore against the notified amount of ₹1 trillion at the four-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised norms for settlement of claims on deceased customers’ accounts and lockers, requiring settlement within 15 calendar days.
• Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) play an important role in monetary policy transmission due to their credit intermediation in sectors like industry, retail loans, services, and agriculture.
• The New Development Bank (NDB), backed by BRICS countries, plans to issue its first Indian rupee-denominated bond in the domestic market before March 2026.
• Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman formally launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in New Delhi on 24 September 2025.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the September 2025 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) across 19 cities in India.
• The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2033 (GOI FRB 2033) for the period September 22, 2025 to March 21, 2026 is 6.82% per annum.
• NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), in partnership with Qatar National Bank (QNB) and NETSTARS, has enabled QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Qatar.
• The Fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) will be inaugurated by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 3rd October 2025 in New Delhi.
• The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has barred HDFC Bank’s DIFC branch from soliciting or conducting business with new clients, effective September 26, 2025.
• The Bank of Baroda has received approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to operate as a Trading-Cum-Clearing Member (TCM) on the India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Limited (IIBX) at GIFT City.
• The Indian banking system experienced a liquidity deficit of ₹87,183 crore on September 23, 2025, a sharp increase from ₹31,987 crore a day earlier.
• DBS Bank India has been authorised by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as an Agency Bank to collect Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments.
• Association of Healthcare Providers (India) (AHPI) and Star Health agreed to restore cashless services from October 10, 2025, with pending issues such as tariff revisions, empanelment disputes, and claim delays to be resolved by October 31, 2025.
• The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has proposed major reforms to the National Pension System (NPS), including exit/withdrawal rules, higher equity allocation, and a Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

• Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari unveiled a roadmap at the International Value Summit 2025, New Delhi, to position India as the world’s leading hub for automobile manufacturing, green mobility, and infrastructure innovation.
• NITI Aayog launched two transformative initiatives – AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap: Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth and NITI Frontier Tech Repository under its Frontier Tech Hub.
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth ₹34,200 crore in Bhavnagar, Gujarat during the ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’ event.
• Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal launched Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0 in New Delhi during the decade-long celebrations of Make in India.
• Dhordo village (Kutch district, Gujarat) has become the fourth fully solar-powered village in the state.
• Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, launched Logistics Data Bank (LDB) 2.0 in New Delhi. Developed by NICDC Logistics Data Services (NLDSL), the initiative aims to build a digitally empowered, investment-ready, and export-competitive economy.
• Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), an autonomous body under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India, organized Sign Language Day – 2025 on 23rd September 2025 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), Janpath, New Delhi.
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development works worth over ₹5,100 crore in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, while offering prayers to Almighty Donyi Polo.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped 524-year-old Tripura Sundari Temple at Udaipur, Gomati district, Tripura, a revered Shaktipeetha under the PRASAD scheme (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive).
• India has been elected as a member of the Interpol Asian Committee during the 25th Interpol Asian Regional Conference held in Singapore.
• The Ahmednagar Railway Station in Maharashtra has been officially renamed as Ahilyanagar Railway Station to honour Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar (1725–1795), the revered Maratha queen known for her benevolent rule, public welfare initiatives, and temple-building works.
• The Ministry of Ayush celebrated the 10th National Ayurveda Day at the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa.
• The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) declared the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) [NSCN(K)] and its factions as an unlawful association for another 5 years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, effective 28 September 2025.
• Government of India notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to boost renewable energy and achieve the 2070 Net Zero Goal.
• The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW) sent AI-based monsoon forecasts via SMS (m-Kisan) to 8 crore farmers across 13 states in 2025.
• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the signing of a 15-year contract between the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA).
• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) of 78 days amounting to ₹1,865.68 crore to 10,91,146 railway employees.
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the doubling of the Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir–Tilaiya single railway line (104 km) in Bihar.
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the construction of a 4-lane Sahebganj–Areraj–Bettiah section of National Highway (NH)-139W in Bihar on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM).
• The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research / Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR/CSIR) Scheme on “Capacity Building and Human Resource Development (CBHRD)” with an outlay of ₹2277.397 crore for the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26).
• Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India will organise the 4th edition of World Food India (WFI) 2025 from 25–28 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Startup Conclave 2025 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• Government of Karnataka launched the Local Economy Accelerator Programme (LEAP) with an outlay of ₹1,000 crore for 5 years.
• Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, along with Vice-President P. Radhakrishnan, inaugurated India’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) at Tirumala on 25 September 2025.
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of development projects worth over ₹1,22,100 crore in Banswara, Rajasthan.
• 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG), co-hosted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and Government of Andhra Pradesh, adopted the Visakhapatnam Declaration to advance India’s digital transformation.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 49th meeting of PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation), an ICT-enabled multi-modal platform that connects the Centre and States to fast-track projects, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure timely delivery of public assets.
• The Government of India restricted imports of silver, articles of jewellery, parts of precious metal of silver, and unstudded silver jewellery until 31 March 2026.
• The 7th Future Food Forum 2025 opened in Dubai, bringing together governments, businesses, and academia to address global challenges in food security, sustainability, and trade.
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana via video conferencing.
• India nominated the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras as a United Nations (UN) Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti district has been added to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO’s) World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) on September 27, 2025.
• The Government of India released the Forest Accounts 2025, comprising Volume I: National-Level Forest Accounts and Volume II: State-Level Trends and Literature Review.
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched a dedicated licensing and registration window for Ayurveda Aahara products on the FoSCoS portal.
• NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched the ATL Sarthi and Frontier Region Programme at the University of Kashmir, inaugurated by Dr.Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, in the presence of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Education Minister Sakina Masood.
• As per the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), India’s smartphone exports to the United States rose by 148% year-on-year in August 2025, from USD 388 million to USD 965 million.
• India commissioned nearly 98,000 Swadeshi 4G towers and launched its first fully indigenous 4G (5G-ready) network, developed by C-DOT (Core Network), Tejas Networks (RAN), and integrated by TCS.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• The first consignment of Bangladeshi hilsa fish reached India on September 17, 2025, ahead of Durga Puja.
• Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Mutual Defence Agreement on September 17, 2025, marking a significant shift in regional security.
• China will launch the K Visa on October 1, 2025, aimed at attracting global STEM professionals and researchers.
• French President Emmanuel Macron announced in Paris that 26 countries pledged to provide security guarantees to Ukraine after the Russia war ends.
• Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in 2027 in Islamabad and directed authorities to begin preparations.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has proposed the appointment of Daniel Katz as First Deputy Managing Director,the IMF’s second-highest post effective October 6, 2025, subject to IMF Executive Board approval.
• Mithun Manhas, former Delhi captain, has been confirmed as the President-elect of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI); he will be elected unopposed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
• IndusInd Bank appointed Viral Damania as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), effective 22 September 2025.
• International Asset Reconstruction Company (IARC) has appointed Abhishek Maheshwari as its Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• British Foreign Secretary David Lammy was appointed Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Secretary, and Lord Chancellor.
• Vandana Gupta has officially taken charge as the Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA) in New Delhi under the Ministry of Communications.
• General Anil Chauhan’s tenure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has been extended till May 30, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
• The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Rohit Rishi, Executive Director of Bank of Maharashtra, as the next Managing Director (MD) of IIFCL, succeeding P. R. Jaishankar.
• Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri took oath as the Chief Justice of Patna High Court on 21 September 2025 at Raj Bhavan, Patna.
• President Irfaan Ali has been re-elected for a second term in Guyana’s general election held on 1 September 2025.
• Anand Piramal has been appointed as Chairman of Piramal Finance, succeeding his father Ajay Piramal after the merger of Piramal Enterprises.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

• For the first time, Gram Panchayats were honoured under a dedicated category at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025, presented in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh by Jitendra Singh, MoS PMO during the 28th National Conference on e-Governance.
• The 71st National Film Awards (2023) were presented at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi by President Droupadi Murmu.
• British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was awarded the ‘Living Bridge’ Honour for successfully concluding the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
• Senior journalist Amshi Prasannakumar from Mysuru has been selected for the Hombale Samhita Harinikumar Alumni Krishi Media Award – 2025.
• President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Geoscience Awards (NGA) 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

• The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with NIRD&PR, Hyderabad, and four National Resource Organizations (NROs) – SRLMs of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Telangana – to enhance Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) initiatives.
• Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Morocco’s Defence Minister Abdeltif Loudiyi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation in Rabat.
• The Department of Posts (DoP) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to boost rural telecom connectivity.
• Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush signed an MoU with V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU), Hyderabad.
• Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a Defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence, signed an MoU with Guidance Tamil Nadu.
• Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) signed an MoU with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for long-term collaboration in shipbuilding.
• The National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New Space India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Department of Space (DoS), at Prithvi Bhavan, New Delhi.
• The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) and Food Corporation of India (FCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Financial Year 2025–26 in New Delhi.
• The Ministry of Labour & Employment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zepto in New Delhi to enhance employment opportunities and youth employability through the National Career Service (NCS) Portal.
• India and Australia signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for organic products at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi.
• Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance information sharing and coordination for cyber-crimes and financial fraud prevention.
• UAE-India Business Council (UIBC) signed three strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation and support the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Australia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at FSSAI Headquarters, New Delhi.
• Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a meeting with His Excellency Mr. Dmitry Patrushev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
• Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT), Gurugram, an autonomous institute under Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, inaugurated the Analytical Skills Development Course (ASDC).

CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS

• Project Vijayak of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 15th Raising Day at Kargil, Ladakh on September 21, 2025, marking expansion of infrastructure projects worth over ₹1,200 crore.
• The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is India’s only operational Joint Services Command.
• The 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 concluded on 14 September 2025 after two weeks of intensive engagement.
• The 14th edition of the India–Thailand joint military exercise “Maitree” concluded in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district.
• Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Adamya was commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha.
• The Indian Navy will commission its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) named Androth at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on 06 October 2025.
• Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the first Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium (T-SATS) on 22 September 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
• The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at a cost of over ₹62,370 crore (excluding taxes).
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, replacing the 2009 manual, to govern revenue procurements (spares, ammunition).
• The Indian Army conducted Exercise Siyom Prahar from September 8–10, 2025 to validate the use of drones in modern tactical operations under realistic battlefield conditions.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

• Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) of Japan acquired an additional 4.22% stake in Yes Bank for ₹2,850 crore.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved ICICI Bank to acquire up to 2% additional shareholding in its subsidiary ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC).

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SUMMITS & CONFERENCES

• The 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2025 will be held on September 22–23, 2025, in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
• India hosted the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Young Leaders’ Summit from September 9–11, 2025 in Guwahati, Assam.
• Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 30–31 October 2025.
• The 29th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (CoCSSO) was held on 25–26 September 2025 at JW Marriott, Chandigarh, organized by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to strengthen coordination between Central and State statistical agencies.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• NVIDIA and OpenAI signed a letter of intent for a strategic partnership to deploy 10 gigawatts of NVIDIA systems for next-generation AI infrastructure.
• AIIMS Delhi has launched “Never Alone”, an AI-powered mental health and wellness programme that provides 24×7 screening, counselling, intervention, and follow-up care through a secure web-based app accessible on WhatsApp.
• Agnikul Cosmos commissioned an advanced facility in Chennai for aerospace and rocket systems, integrating design, simulation, 3D printing, post-processing, and finishing, reducing production costs by 50%.
• India is planning “bodyguard satellites” after a close encounter in 2024, when a foreign satellite came within 1 km of an Indian satellite with military applications.
• India signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for five S-400 Triumf (Triumph) air defence systems, and deliveries will be completed in 2026.
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), successfully launched the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile on 24 September 2025.
• The Start-up Accelerator Platform WaveX has announced the launch of seven new incubation centres across India to support the media, animation, and entertainment sector.
• The Ministry of Ayush inaugurated “Prayas”, an Integrated Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa on the 10th Ayurveda Day.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BOOKS AND AUTHOR

• Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has written his first book “Why the Constitution Matters”, to be released in 2025 by Penguin Random House.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ENVIRONMENT

• The BBNJ Treaty (Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction) has reached 60 ratifications, ensuring entry into force on January 17, 2026.
• Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus), a rare migratory bird, was sighted for the first time at Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary, Tirupur.
• A new marine species named Apterichtus kanniyakumari was discovered off the Colachel coast, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant addition to India’s coastal biodiversity.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

• American sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won the women’s 400 metres gold at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo.
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the official song ‘Bring it Home’ for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, sung by Shreya Ghoshal.
• Smriti Mandhana scored the fastest century by an Indian in ODI cricket during the 3rd ODI vs Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, reaching 100 runs in just 50 balls.
• Anandkumar Velkumar, 22-year-old Indian skater, won gold in the men’s 42km marathon at the 2025 World Speed Skating Championships in China, becoming India’s first-ever world champion in speed skating.
• Taylor Fritz (USA) defeated Alexander Zverev (Germany) 6-3, 7-6(4) to secure Team World’s 15-9 victory over Team Europe at the Laver Cup 2025 in San Francisco.
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended USA Cricket’s membership due to governance and compliance failures.
• Jerome Boateng, one of Germany’s most celebrated defenders and a former Bayern Munich stalwart, officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37.
• The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) unveiled mascots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• Ahmedabad, Gujarat will host the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship from September 28 to October 11, 2025, marking India’s debut as host for this prestigious continental event.
• Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s veteran off-spinner, became the first capped Indian male cricketer to sign with a Big Bash League (BBL)
• Legendary Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets (37 years) has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season.
• India secured 5 medals at the 11th ISSF Junior World Cup 2025, including a clean sweep in the Women’s 50m Prone Rifle event.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : PERSON IN NEWS

• Leela Jose, a 71-year-old homemaker from Konnathady, Idukki, Kerala, became the oldest woman from Kerala to skydive.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : OBITUARIES

• Zubeen Garg, a legendary Assamese singer and cultural icon, passed away at the age of 52 following a scuba diving accident in Singapore while visiting for the North East Festival.
• Harold Dennis “Dickie” Bird, legendary cricket umpire, passed away at the age of 92 at home.
• S. L. Bhyrappa (1931–2025), Kannada writer and Saraswati Samman awardee, passed away at 94 in Bengaluru on 24 September 2025.