HPPSC HPAS Current Affairs — All time
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Thu, 02 Oct 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.
Centre releases ₹1,01,603 crore advance tax devolution to States ahead of festivals
The Union Government released an additional tax devolution instalment of ₹1,01,603 crore to State Governments on 1 October 2025, ahead of the festive season.
FIU-IND issues non-compliance notices to 25 offshore crypto service providers
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) said on 1 October 2025 that it had issued non-compliance notices to 25 offshore Virtual Digital Asset service providers under Section 13 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
Cabinet approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas, first to be sanctioned with Balvatikas
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 1 October 2025 approved 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas in the civil sector at a cost of about ₹5,862.55 crore over nine years.
Cabinet approves Phase III of DBT–Wellcome Trust Biomedical Research Career Programme
The Union Cabinet on 1 October 2025 approved Phase III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme, run by the Department of Biotechnology with the UK's Wellcome Trust, at a total cost of ₹1,500 crore.
PFRDA celebrates NPS Diwas 2025; NPS crosses 9 crore subscribers
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) celebrated NPS Diwas on 1 October 2025 in New Delhi, where Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said pension planning is a necessity for every citizen.
Cabinet approves nationwide celebration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'
The Union Cabinet on 1 October 2025 approved nationwide celebrations to mark 150 years of the national song 'Vande Mataram', with a focus on youth and students.
UNESCO's MONDIACULT 2025 concludes in Barcelona
The closing ceremony of MONDIACULT 2025, UNESCO's World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development, was held in Barcelona on 1 October 2025.
Tue, 30 Sept 2025
PM Modi welcomes President Trump's plan to end the Gaza conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30 September 2025 welcomed US President Donald Trump's comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict, calling it a viable pathway to lasting peace.
CCI approves Jindal Power's acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates
The Competition Commission of India on 30 September 2025 approved the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited by Jindal Power Limited under the insolvency resolution process.
Sanchar Saathi helps recover over 6 lakh lost and stolen phones
The Department of Telecommunications said on 30 September 2025 that its Sanchar Saathi 'Block Your Lost/Stolen Mobile Handset' facility had helped recover over 6 lakh handsets.
Centre's receipts reach 36.7% of Budget Estimate by August 2025
The Government of India received ₹12,82,709 crore, or 36.7% of the 2025-26 Budget Estimate of total receipts, up to August 2025, according to monthly accounts released on 30 September 2025.
Mon, 29 Sept 2025
India's industrial output grows 4.0% in August 2025; mining up 6%
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 4.0% year-on-year in August 2025, up from 3.5% in July, led by mining (6.0%).
16th Empowered Task Force meeting on Ganga rejuvenation releases report on sand mining in large rivers
The Empowered Task Force on Ganga Rejuvenation held its 16th meeting under Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil on 29 September 2025 and released a report on the impacts of sand mining in large rivers.
Kharif 2025 sowing: rice area at 441.58 lakh hectare as of 26 September
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare reported on 29 September 2025 that kharif rice was sown on 441.58 lakh hectare as of 26 September, up from 435.68 lakh hectare a year earlier.
Sun, 28 Sept 2025
India beat Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai to win the 2025 Asia Cup
India beat Pakistan by five wickets with two balls to spare in the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai on 28 September 2025, winning their ninth Asia Cup title.
World Food India 2025 ends with MoUs worth ₹1.02 lakh crore
World Food India 2025, organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, concluded on 28 September 2025 with 26 companies signing MoUs worth ₹1,02,046.89 crore.
First global Viksit Bharat Run held across over 100 countries
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Ministry of External Affairs held the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 across over 100 countries on 28 September 2025, the first global edition of the run.
Mann Ki Baat 126th episode: Navika Sagar Parikrama officers, Chhath for UNESCO list, Khadi on Gandhi Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 126th Mann Ki Baat on 28 September 2025 featured the Navy's Navika Sagar Parikrama officers, the bid to list Chhath Puja with UNESCO and an appeal to buy Khadi on 2 October.
Sat, 27 Sept 2025
EAM Jaishankar at UNGA 80: 'UN is in a state of crisis', calls for Security Council expansion
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the General Debate of the 80th UN General Assembly on 27 September 2025, saying the UN is in a state of crisis and calling for expansion of the Security Council and deeper cooperation against terrorism.
Himachal's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve joins UNESCO network, India's 13th
UNESCO added India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul–Spiti district to its World Network of Biosphere Reserves on 27 September 2025, making it India's 13th listed biosphere reserve.
World Tourism Day 2025 observed on the theme 'Tourism and Sustainable Transformation'
The Ministry of Tourism marked World Tourism Day on 27 September 2025 with the UN Tourism theme 'Tourism and Sustainable Transformation'.
India re-elected to ICAO Council in Part II with more votes than in 2022
India was re-elected to Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization on 27 September 2025 at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal, for the 2025–2028 term.