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Important Days
World Animal Day 2025
- Date: October 4, 2025
- Significance: Marks the 100th anniversary of the international campaign dedicated to promoting animal rights, compassion, and welfare.
- Theme: “Save Animals, Save the Planet!” — emphasizing the vital link between animal conservation and environmental sustainability.
- Objective: To inspire collective responsibility toward the protection of all species and encourage eco-friendly, compassionate lifestyles worldwide.
National News
Cabinet Approves Phase III of Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP)
- The Union Cabinet has sanctioned Phase III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (2025–31) with a total outlay of ₹1,500 crore.
- Funding: Jointly supported by
- Department of Biotechnology (DBT): ₹1,000 crore
- Wellcome Trust, UK: ₹500 crore
- Implementation: Managed through the India Alliance Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).
- Key Focus Areas:
- Support for early to mid-career fellowships, collaborative research, and a Research Management Programme.
- Promotes interdisciplinary innovation, especially in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
- Enhances women’s participation, global partnerships, and capacity building.
- Goals:
- Train 2,000+ researchers.
- Strengthen TRL-level research (Technology Readiness Levels).
- Boost scientific excellence and public health impact in alignment with Viksit Bharat
Cabinet Approves “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses”
- The Union Cabinet approved a major initiative — Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31).
- Budget: ₹11,440 crore for a six-year period.
- Target: Achieve self-reliance in pulse production by
- Raising production to 350 lakh tonnes.
- Expanding cultivation to 310 lakh hectares.
- Benefiting around 2 crore farmers.
- Major Components:
- Distribution of high-quality seeds and cluster-based implementation.
- Establishment of 1,000 processing units, each receiving a ₹25 lakh subsidy.
- 100% MSP procurement for Tur, Urad, and Masoor for four consecutive years.
- Expected Outcomes:
- Reduce imports and improve farmer income.
- Support nutritional security and climate-resilient agriculture.
- Address implementation challenges related to logistics and adoption.
Union Minister Launches NIELIT Digital University Platform
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the NIELIT Digital University (NDU) platform in New Delhi.
- Objective: To democratize access to high-quality digital education for all learners.
- Other Highlights:
- Virtual inauguration of five new NIELIT centres across India.
- Panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education digitization.
- Felicitation ceremony for top-performing students.
- Signing of MoUs with industry partners to foster industry-academia collaboration.
- Focus Areas:
- AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Semiconductors — empowering youth with future-ready technical skills.
UPSC Celebrates 100th Anniversary
- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) commemorated its 100th anniversary on October 1, 2025.
- Established: In 1926, during British rule.
- Legacy: Symbol of integrity, merit-based recruitment, and equal opportunity in Indian civil services.
- Key Highlights:
- Conducts some of the world’s largest competitive exams, attracting millions annually.
- Adapting to digital transformation and AI tools for improved transparency and fairness.
- Significance: Continues to be a cornerstone of nation-building, promoting trust and excellence in public service.
India’s First Dugong Conservation Reserve Receives IUCN Recognition
- The Dugong Conservation Reserve in Palk Bay, Tamil Nadu, India’s first of its kind, has been officially recognized by the IUCN at the 2025 World Conservation Congress.
- Established: September 2022.
- Area: Covers 34 sq. km, safeguarding over 12,250 hectares of seagrass meadows.
- Significance:
- Protects the Dugong (Dugong dugon), commonly known as the “sea cow”, listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
- Dugongs are protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- Aims to conserve marine biodiversity and promote eco-tourism.
Bathukamma Festival Creates Two Guinness World Records
- The Bathukamma Festival in Telangana achieved two Guinness World Records for:
- The largest floral arrangement.
- The most synchronized female dance performance.
- Cultural Significance:
- Celebrates Goddess Gauri and the harvest season.
- Symbolizes life, fertility, and womanhood.
- Highlights:
- Women craft intricate flower stacks (Bathukammas) and perform synchronized dances.
- Coincides with Navratri, celebrating the victory of good over evil.
International News
India Re-Elected to ICAO Council (Part II)
- India has been re-elected to Part II of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council.
- Venue: 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal, Canada.
- Recognition: Reflects India’s major contribution to global civil aviation, especially in air navigation safety and sustainability.
- Key Engagements:
- Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu held bilateral meetings with international aviation leaders.
- Discussed manufacturing opportunities, skill development, and partnerships.
- Significance: Reinforces India’s role as one of the fastest-growing aviation markets
Business News
RBI Establishes Payments Regulatory Board (PRB)
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) constituted a new six-member Payments Regulatory Board (PRB) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, replacing the earlier BPSS.
- Chairperson: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.
- Members: Include senior RBI officials and three Central Government nominees, notably Aruna Sundararajan, former Telecom Secretary.
- Role:
- Oversee and regulate all payment systems — electronic, non-electronic, domestic, and cross-border.
- Supported by the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems (DPSS).
- Objective: Strengthen the security, innovation, and efficiency of India’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem.
GST Collections Touch ₹1.89 Lakh Crore in September 2025
- Gross GST collections: ₹1.89 lakh crore in September 2025, reflecting a 1% year-on-year rise.
- Growth Drivers:
- GST 2.0 reforms effective from September 22, including rate rationalization across 375 items.
- Resulted in price reductions and a demand boost.
- Revenue Details:
- Despite a 1% rise in GST refunds, net revenue increased by 5% YoY to ₹1.60 lakh crore.
- Economic Implication:
- Average monthly collections in FY26 nearing ₹2 lakh crore, signaling economic resilience despite manufacturing challenges.
- Experts see steady consumption patterns and tax compliance
Summits & Conferences News
11th World Green Economy Summit Commences in Dubai
- The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) opened in Dubai, bringing together 3,300+ participants from 30+ nations.
- Theme: “Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy.”
- Co-host: With WETEX 2025.
- Focus Areas:
- Climate finance, policy innovation, and technology integration.
- Role of SMEs in achieving net-zero targets.
- Key Highlights:
- Discussions on regional climate solutions and youth engagement.
- Launch of Global Alliance on Green Economy (GAGE) initiatives for 2024–25.
Sports News
Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver at 2025 World Weightlifting Championships
- Venue: Førde, Norway.
- Category: Women’s 48 kg.
- Performance Highlights:
- Snatch: Successfully lifted 84 kg on first attempt; missed next two (87 kg).
- Clean & Jerk:
- 1st Attempt – 109 kg
- 2nd Attempt – 112 kg
- 3rd Attempt – 115 kg (New National Record)
- Total Lift: 199 kg — a national record and silver medal
- Significance: Marked her strong comeback and reaffirmed her position among the world’s best lifters.
India Secures Gold & Silver in Men’s Javelin F44 at World Para Athletics
- Event: World Para Athletics Championships.
- Winners:
- Gold: Sandip Sanjay Sargar – 82m (Personal Best).
- Silver: Sandeep Chaudhary – 67m (Season’s Best).
- Bronze: Edenilson Roberto (Brazil).
- Impact:
- India’s medal tally rose to eight.
- Showcased India’s growing dominance in para-athletics on the global stage.
Obituaries News
Freedom Fighter G G Parikh Passes Away at 100
- Demise: October 2, 2025, in Mumbai.
- Legacy: The last of India’s Gandhian socialists and a key figure in India’s freedom struggle.
- Highlights:
- Imprisoned during the Quit India Movement and the Emergency.
- Led student movements, trade unions, and consumer cooperatives.
- Founded the Yusuf Meherally Centre.
- Recognition: Remembered as the “Saint of the Socialists”, embodying Gandhian ethics and lifelong service to social causes.
Pandit Chhannulal Mishra Passes Away at 89
- Demise: In Mirzapur, at the age of 89.
- About: Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist of the Banaras Gharana and Padma Bhushan awardee.
- Musical Legacy:
- Excelled in Thumri, Kajri, and Bhajan
- Famous for soulful renditions like “Sawan Jhar Lagela Dheere Dheere.”
- Tributes:
- Leaders including PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu offered condolences.
- His passing marks a major cultural loss to India’s classical music heritage.