APPSC (Andhra Pradesh) Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 05 Oct 2025
DGCA reviews festive-season airfares; airlines to add over 1,700 flights
On 5 October 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it had reviewed airfare trends before the festive rush and that airlines had agreed to add extra flights.
INS Sahyadri makes port call at Kemaman, Malaysia during South China Sea deployment
On 2 October 2025, the Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Sahyadri made a three-day port call at Kemaman, Malaysia, as part of the Eastern Fleet's operational deployment to the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific.
Sat, 04 Oct 2025
Mines Ministry issues guidelines for ₹1,500 crore Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme
On 4 October 2025, the Ministry of Mines said it had issued guidelines on 2 October for the ₹1,500 crore Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme, with applications open until 1 April 2026.
Employment rose to 64.33 crore in 2023–24, unemployment fell to 3.2%: government explainer
On 4 October 2025, a government explainer citing the Labour Ministry said employment in India rose from 47.5 crore in 2017–18 to 64.33 crore in 2023–24, and unemployment fell from 6.0% to 3.2%.
UIDAI waives Aadhaar Mandatory Biometric Update charges for children aged 7–15
On 4 October 2025, UIDAI said it had waived charges for children's Mandatory Biometric Update in Aadhaar for one year from 1 October 2025, benefiting about 6 crore children.
Non-FASTag users to pay 1.25 times toll via UPI, double in cash, from 15 November 2025
On 4 October 2025, the Road Transport Ministry notified that from 15 November 2025, vehicles without a valid FASTag will pay twice the toll in cash but only 1.25 times if they pay by UPI.
'India-Singapore @60' business session in Singapore marks 60 years of diplomatic ties
On 4 October 2025 in Singapore, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal gave the keynote at the 'India-Singapore @60: Partnership for Growth & Engagement' business session, marking 60 years of India–Singapore diplomatic relations.
MoSPI releases Discussion Paper 2.0 on treating free PDS items in CPI
On 4 October 2025, the Statistics Ministry released Discussion Paper 2.0 on how free Public Distribution System (PDS) foodgrains should be treated in compiling the Consumer Price Index, as part of the CPI base revision.
Textiles Ministry launches 'Swadeshi Campaign' to boost domestic demand for handloom and textiles
On 4 October 2025, the Ministry of Textiles announced a nationwide 'Swadeshi Campaign', running for 6 to 9 months, to boost domestic demand for handloom, handicrafts and textiles, especially among millennials and Gen Z.
Fri, 03 Oct 2025
TRAI recommends Digital Radio Broadcast Policy for private broadcasters, starting with 13 cities in simulcast mode
On 3 October 2025, TRAI released recommendations on a Digital Radio Broadcast Policy for private radio broadcasters, proposing digital services in simulcast mode in 13 cities, starting with Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
CCPA fines Drishti IAS ₹5 lakh for misleading UPSC CSE 2022 results advertisement
On 3 October 2025, the Central Consumer Protection Authority said it had fined Drishti IAS ₹5 lakh for misleading ads claiming '216+ selections in UPSC CSE 2022'.
NITI Aayog releases first Tax Policy Working Paper on Permanent Establishment and profit attribution for foreign investors
On 3 October 2025 in New Delhi, NITI Aayog released the first paper in its Tax Policy Working Paper Series–I, on improving tax certainty around Permanent Establishment and profit attribution for foreign investors.
Adi Sewa Parv ends with Tribal Village Vision 2030 declarations passed in Special Gram Sabhas
On 3 October 2025, the Tribal Affairs Ministry said tribal villages and tolas had passed 'Tribal Village Vision 2030' declarations in Special Gram Sabhas on 2 October, completing the Adi Sewa Parv.
Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan ends with over 18 lakh health camps and nearly 10 crore footfall
On 3 October 2025, the Health Ministry said the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (17 September–2 October 2025) had held over 18 lakh health camps, with a footfall of nearly 10 crore people.
Envoys of Mauritania, Luxembourg, Canada and Slovenia present credentials to President Murmu
On 3 October 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the envoys of Mauritania, Luxembourg, Canada and Slovenia.
Deadline for new applications under PLI Scheme for Textiles extended to 31 December 2025
On 3 October 2025, the Ministry of Textiles extended the last date for new applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles to 31 December 2025, citing strong industry response.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025
Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme draws ₹1.15 lakh crore investment proposals
The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) received 249 applications with proposed investment of ₹1,15,351 crore, nearly double its target, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on 2 October 2025.
Ashwini Vaishnaw launches NIELIT Digital University, opens five new NIELIT centres
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the NIELIT Digital University platform in New Delhi on 2 October 2025 and virtually inaugurated five new NIELIT centres.
Gandhi Jayanti 2025: Nation marks Mahatma Gandhi's 156th birth anniversary
India observed Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October 2025, the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, with tributes led by the Vice-President at Raj Ghat and the Prime Minister.
RSS completes 100 years; PM and Vice-President mark centenary
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) completed 100 years on Vijayadashami, 2 October 2025, with the Prime Minister and the Vice-President marking the centenary.
Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 culminates on Swachh Bharat Diwas; over 16 crore took part
The Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign (17 September–2 October) culminated on Swachh Bharat Diwas, 2 October 2025, with over 16 crore citizens taking part.
National Consumer Helpline logs 3,981 GST 2.0 dockets; milk prices top grievances
The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) received 3,981 dockets related to the Next-Generation GST reforms, 69% of them grievances, the Department of Consumer Affairs said on 2 October 2025.
Nation pays tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary
Former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri was remembered on his birth anniversary on 2 October 2025, with the Vice-President paying tribute at Vijay Ghat.
Fit India Freedom Run 6.0 held on Gandhi Jayanti with pledge against single-use plastic
The Fit India Mission held Freedom Run 6.0 across the country on Gandhi Jayanti, 2 October 2025, with a pledge to end single-use plastic and keep public places litter-free.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025
Cabinet approves ₹11,440 crore Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses
The Union Cabinet on 1 October 2025 approved the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses for 2025-26 to 2030-31 with an outlay of ₹11,440 crore, aiming to raise pulses output to 350 lakh tonnes.
Cabinet raises Rabi MSPs for 2026-27; wheat at ₹2,585 per quintal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 1 October 2025 raised Minimum Support Prices for all Rabi crops for marketing season 2026-27, taking wheat to ₹2,585 per quintal.
Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for Central Government employees and pensioners
The Union Cabinet on 1 October 2025 approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief, from 55% to 58% of basic pay or pension, with effect from 1 July 2025.
RBI keeps repo rate at 5.50%, raises FY26 growth forecast to 6.8%
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee on 1 October 2025 unanimously kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.50% with a neutral stance, raised the 2025-26 GDP growth forecast to 6.8% and cut the inflation forecast to 2.6%.
India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement comes into force
The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) came into force on 1 October 2025, with an objective of USD 100 billion investment and one million direct jobs in India over 15 years.
PM Modi releases commemorative stamp and coin at RSS centenary celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh centenary celebrations on 1 October 2025 and released a commemorative postage stamp and coin marking the RSS's contributions.