BPSC Current Affairs — All time
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Sat, 20 Sept 2025
Commerce Ministry announces Piyush Goyal-led delegation's US visit for trade talks
The Commerce Ministry said on 20 September 2025 that a delegation led by Piyush Goyal would visit the United States for trade talks on 22 September, aiming at early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
Indian Coast Guard leads International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 with 26,000+ volunteers
The Indian Coast Guard observed International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 across India on 20 September 2025, with more than 26,000 volunteers cleaning beaches.
Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri appointed Chief Justice of Patna High Court
The President appointed Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri, a judge of the Patna High Court, as its Chief Justice, the Law Ministry notified on 20 September 2025.
National Consumer Helpline gets GST grievance category ahead of Next-Gen GST reforms
The Department of Consumer Affairs enabled a dedicated GST grievance category on the National Consumer Helpline's INGRAM portal, it announced on 20 September 2025, ahead of revised GST rates effective from 22 September.
WAVES Bazaar – Bharat Pavilion opens at Asian Contents & Film Market in Busan
India inaugurated the WAVES Bazaar – Bharat Pavilion at the Asian Contents & Film Market 2025, held alongside the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, on 20 September 2025.
Fri, 19 Sept 2025
US proclamation requires $100,000 payment for new H-1B petitions; MEA flags humanitarian consequences
US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on 19 September 2025 restricting entry of H-1B specialty-occupation workers unless their petitions carry a $100,000 payment; India's MEA said on 20 September that the full implications were being studied.
India re-elected to UPU's Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council
India was re-elected to the Council of Administration and the Postal Operations Council of the Universal Postal Union at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, the Communications Ministry announced on 19 September 2025.
Third round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations concludes in Queenstown
The third round of India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement negotiations concluded in Queenstown, New Zealand, on 19 September 2025, with several chapters concluded.
Japan's R&I upgrades India's sovereign rating to BBB+ (Stable), third upgrade of 2025
Japanese credit rating agency Rating and Investment Information (R&I) upgraded India's long-term sovereign credit rating to BBB+ from BBB with a Stable outlook on 19 September 2025, the third upgrade by a sovereign rating agency in 2025.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron concludes port call at Maputo, Mozambique
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi, concluded a four-day port visit to Maputo, Mozambique, on 19 September 2025.
Hindustan Copper and Oil India sign MoU on critical and strategic minerals
Oil India Limited and Hindustan Copper Limited signed an MoU on 19 September 2025 to cooperate in exploration and development of critical and strategic minerals, including copper.
Greek PM Mitsotakis calls PM Modi, backs early India–EU FTA
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19 September 2025 and conveyed support for early conclusion of the India–EU FTA and for the AI Impact Summit India will host in 2026.
Thu, 18 Sept 2025
MeitY unveils logo and flagship initiatives of India-AI Impact Summit 2026; eight foundation model projects launched
The Ministry of Electronics and IT unveiled the logo and flagship initiatives of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 on 18 September 2025 and launched eight indigenous foundation model projects.
Seven Indian natural heritage sites added to UNESCO's Tentative List; India's count rises to 69
The Ministry of Culture announced on 18 September 2025 that seven natural heritage sites from India were added to UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, taking India's count from 62 to 69.
DFS sets 30 September 2025 as last date to opt for Unified Pension Scheme; one-time switch back to NPS allowed
The Department of Financial Services said on 18 September 2025 that 30 September 2025 is the last date for eligible central government employees and past retirees under NPS to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme.
PM Modi speaks with Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki, offers condolences over protest deaths
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by telephone on 18 September 2025 with Sushila Karki, Prime Minister of Nepal's Interim Government, congratulating her on her appointment and conveying India's full support for restoring peace and stability.
13th India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments meets in Abu Dhabi
The 13th meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was held in Abu Dhabi on 18 September 2025, co-chaired by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and ADIA Managing Director Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Maiden India–Greece bilateral naval exercise concludes in the Mediterranean
The maiden bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy concluded in the Mediterranean Sea on 18 September 2025, with INS Trikand representing India.
India and FAO partner on Blue Ports; first capacity-building webinar held
The Department of Fisheries held the first webinar on 18 September 2025 under a Technical Cooperation Programme agreement with the FAO to strengthen Blue Port infrastructure in India.
EPFO introduces 'Passbook Lite' and online Annexure K for single-login access
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on 18 September 2025 EPFO reforms including 'Passbook Lite' in the member portal and online access to Annexure K (Transfer Certificate).
Wed, 17 Sept 2025
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement; India to study implications
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement in Riyadh on 17 September 2025, stating that aggression against either is aggression against both; India's MEA said on 18 September it would study the implications.
Government notifies National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) on 17 September 2025 to promote exploration and use of geothermal energy in support of India's Net Zero 2070 goal.
ECI revises EVM ballot paper guidelines; colour photos of candidates from Bihar polls
The Election Commission of India revised its guidelines under Rule 49B of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, on 17 September 2025, so that EVM ballot papers carry colour photographs of candidates for the first time, starting with Bihar.
MCA invites public comments on Indian Multi-Disciplinary Partnership (MDP) firms
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs invited public comments on 17 September 2025 on establishing Indian Multi-Disciplinary Partnership (MDP) firms, with responses due by 30 September 2025.
Department of Posts and BSNL sign MoU for SIM sales and recharges at post offices
The Department of Posts and BSNL signed an MoU in New Delhi on 17 September 2025 for the sale of BSNL SIM cards and mobile recharge services through India Post's network of over 1.65 lakh post offices.
Tue, 16 Sept 2025
India marks 31st World Ozone Day; 67.5% HCFC reduction target achieved
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change marked the 31st World Ozone Day in New Delhi on 16 September 2025 on the theme 'From science to global action', with UNDP noting India achieved its 67.5% HCFC reduction target.
Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign: 61 lakh new Jan Dhan accounts, 2.6 crore Jan Suraksha enrolments
The Finance Ministry said on 16 September 2025 that the three-month Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign launched on 1 July 2025 has held over 2.3 lakh camps, opening more than 61 lakh new PM Jan Dhan accounts.
PM Modi and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen reaffirm Green Strategic Partnership; Denmark backs early India-EU FTA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on 16 September 2025; the leaders reaffirmed the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership and Frederiksen backed an early India-EU FTA.
Culture Ministry seeks partner support for multinational UNESCO nomination of Chhath Mahaparva
The Ministry of Culture held consultations on 16 September 2025 with envoys of the UAE, Suriname and the Netherlands to seek cooperation for a multinational nomination of Chhath Mahaparva to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Amit Shah opens second national conference of ANTF heads; NCB drug disposal campaign destroys 1.37 lakh kg of drugs
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the second National Conference of the Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces of States and UTs in New Delhi on 16 September 2025 and launched NCB's drug disposal campaign, destroying 1.37 lakh kg of drugs worth ₹4,800 crore at 11 locations.