📊 Index & Rankings
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has launched the 8th issue of Environmental Accounting, titled “Environmental Accounting on Forest – 2025”.
- First dedicated forest accounting publication aligned with UN’s SEEA
- 22.5% rise in forest cover between 2010-11 and 2021-22 (+17,445 sq. km)
- 7.32% increase in growing stock volume from 2013 to 2023
- Provisioning services value: ₹30.72K cr → ₹37.93K cr
🇮🇳 National News
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has unveiled a dedicated licensing facility on its FoSCoS portal specifically for Ayurveda Aahara products.
- Launched in partnership with Ministry of Ayush
- Introduces Kind of Business (KoB) framework
- Merges traditional Ayurvedic formulations with modern food safety
- Published list of 91 validated Ayurvedic recipes
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog has launched the ATL Sarthi and Frontier Region Programme at the University of Kashmir.
- 500 new ATLs across Jammu & Kashmir
- Investment of ₹100 crore
- Exposure to robotics, AI, and 3D printing
- Supports PM Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047
The Indian Air Force (IAF) marked the end of an era as the legendary MiG-21 fighter jet took its final flight during rehearsals at Air Force Station Chandigarh on September 24, 2025.
- Official decommissioning on September 26, 2025
- 62 years of service
- No. 23 Squadron “Panthers” — last unit to operate
- Served in 1965 & 1971 wars, Kargil 1999, Balakot 2019
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre.
- Honoured 20 leading geoscientists across 12 categories
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Prof. Shyam Sundar Rai (seismology)
- Young Geoscientist Award: Shri Susobhan Neogi (tectonic studies)
Senior journalist Amshi Prasannakumar from Mysuru has been awarded the ‘Hombale Samhita Harinikumar Alumni Krishi Media Award – 2025’.
Recognized for his significant contribution to agricultural journalism. Award ceremony on October 11, 2025 at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.
💼 Business & Economy
According to the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), India’s smartphone exports to the US saw a 148% year-on-year growth in August 2025, reaching USD 965 million.
- Overall smartphone exports: +39% YoY to USD 1.53 billion
- Aided by Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
- Now India’s top export category by HS code
Google is celebrating its 27th anniversary on September 27, 2025, with a special Doodle showcasing its first logo.
- Incorporated on September 4, 1998; observes September 27 as birthday
- Founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin at Stanford
- Now operates under Alphabet Inc.
- Leads in AI, cloud computing, Android, YouTube
🌐 International News
Türkiye and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation at the White House.
- Signed during meeting between President Erdogan and former President Trump
- Finalized by Turkish Energy Minister and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- Collaboration on large nuclear power plants and small modular reactors (SMRs)
- Builds upon Türkiye’s Akkuyu project with Russia
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the Dubai Autonomous Zone (DAZ), a 15-kilometre dedicated corridor for self-driving vehicles.
- Operational by early 2026
- Routes: Al Jaddaf Metro, Dubai Creek Harbour, Festival City
- Features: RoboTaxis, RoboBuses, autonomous shuttles, driverless abras
- Target: 1,000 RoboTaxis by 2028 (Uber, WeRide, TXAI)
- Dubai’s goal: 25% of daily trips autonomous by 2030
👔 Appointments
The Government of India has appointed Lok Sabha MP Kanwar Singh Tanwar and Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Jashvantsinh Parmar as members of the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
RCI, under the RCI Act, 1992, oversees training of rehabilitation professionals for persons with disabilities. Tenure: two years.
Kanad Das, a renowned mycologist, has been appointed as the 13th Director of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) — the first mushroom scientist since BSI’s establishment in 1890.
- Specializes in fungal taxonomy
- Discovered 165 new mushroom species
- Authored 170 research papers and 8 books
- 25+ years of experience
- BSI headquartered in Kolkata with 11 regional centres
🏆 Sports
The Indian men’s national cricket team clinched the Asia Cup 2025 title, marking their ninth championship victory — the most by any team in tournament history.
In the final against Pakistan, India secured a thrilling win by five wickets at the Dubai International Stadium.
Indian shooters excelled at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 held in New Delhi.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s 50m Prone Rifle | Anushka Thokur | Anshik | Aadhya Agrawal |
| Men’s 50m Prone Rifle | — | Deependra Singh Shekhawat | Rohit Kanyan |
69 Indian shooters participating among 208 competitors from 19 countries. Tournament continues until October 2, 2025.
Spanish football legend Sergio Busquets has announced his retirement after the 2025 MLS season with Inter Miami.
- 722 matches for FC Barcelona over 15 years
- Won 32 trophies with Barcelona
- 143 caps for Spain
- 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012 winner
- 105 matches and 2 trophies with Inter Miami
FIFA has introduced three official mascots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
| Mascot | Country | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch the Bald Eagle | USA | Midfielder |
| Maple the Moose | Canada | Goalkeeper |
| Zayu the Jaguar | Mexico | Striker |
World Cup 2026: 48 teams, 104 matches. Runs June 11, 2026 (Mexico City) to July 19 (MetLife Stadium, USA). First-ever halftime show at final.
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