Monetary Policy
RBI Monetary Policy 2025
RBI maintained repo rate at 5.5% with a Neutral stance. FY26 growth revised to 6.8% and inflation to 2.6%. The MPC decision was unanimous.
Governance Model
Andhra Pradesh’s P4 Model
The P4 Model (Public-Private-People Partnership) was highlighted during Telugu Language Day in Saudi Arabia. It envisions poverty-free Andhra Pradesh by 2047.
National Events
RSS Centenary Celebrations
PM Modi released a special postal stamp and commemorative coin for RSS Centenary (1925β2025). RSS was founded by K.B. Hedgewar and is India’s largest voluntary organization.
Social Development
India’s First Child Marriage-Free District
Balod district in Chhattisgarh became India’s first child marriage-free district. All panchayats and towns were certified after 2 years of zero reported cases.
Wildlife Conservation
Gaj Rakshak App
Launched in Bandhavgarh, the Gaj Rakshak App provides real-time elephant tracking, conflict alerts via SMS/calls/sirens, and offline mode to reduce human-elephant conflicts.
Government Appointments
New CISF Director General
Praveer Ranjan, an AGMUT cadre IPS officer, was appointed Director General of CISF. He previously headed the Airport Security Division.
Tourism
Global Tourism Award 2025
Andhra Pradesh Tourism won the Global Tourism Award 2025 for its sustainable tourism projects, cultural festivals, and innovative digital campaigns.
Defence
Exercise Drone Kavach
Exercise Drone Kavach was conducted in Arunachal Pradesh by the Spear Corps of Eastern Command. It focused on drone warfare and counter-drone operations.
Crime Statistics
NCRB 2023: Violent Crimes
Manipur recorded 14,427 violent crimes in 2023 (vs 631 in 2022). The sharp increase is linked to the MeiteiβKuki ethnic conflict.
Important Days
Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti
Lal Bahadur Shastri’s 121st birth anniversary was observed on 2 October 2025. Born in 1904, he coined “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” and was India’s second PM.