UPSC Civil Services Current Affairs — All time
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Wed, 24 Sept 2025
Tue, 23 Sept 2025
Rajnath Singh inaugurates Tata Advanced Systems' armoured vehicle plant in Morocco
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Morocco's Defence Minister Abdelatif Loudyi jointly inaugurated Tata Advanced Systems Limited's Wheeled Armoured Platform plant in Berrechid, Morocco, on 23 September 2025.
EPFO adds 21.04 lakh net members in July 2025
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's provisional payroll data released on 23 September 2025 showed a net addition of 21.04 lakh members in July 2025, 5.55% higher than a year earlier.
NITI Aayog releases 'Pathways to Progress' report on India's innovation story
NITI Aayog released the report 'Pathways to Progress: Analysis and Insights into India's Innovation Story' on 23 September 2025, assessing India's science, technology and innovation journey.
TRAI recommends reserve prices for FM radio channel auctions in smaller cities
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released recommendations on 23 September 2025 on reserve prices for auctioning FM radio channels in 18 category 'E' cities of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir, and three other cities.
NCMRWF and NSIL sign MoU for two satellite DBNet stations under Mission Mausam
The National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting signed an MoU with NewSpace India Limited on 23 September 2025 to set up two Direct Broadcast Network stations, in Delhi/NCR and Chennai, under Mission Mausam.
Education Minister launches Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 for school students
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a nationwide innovation drive for school students, on 23 September 2025.
Mon, 22 Sept 2025
GST 2.0 takes effect: two main rates of 5% and 18%, special 40% de-merit rate
The next-generation GST rate changes recommended by the 56th GST Council took effect on 22 September 2025, replacing the four-tier structure with a Merit Rate of 5% and a Standard Rate of 18%.
India and Morocco sign MoU on defence cooperation in Rabat
India and Morocco signed an MoU on defence cooperation in Rabat on 22 September 2025, and India announced a new Defence Wing at its embassy in Rabat.
Buddha's holy relics travel to Russia's Kalmykia for first exposition
Holy relics of Lord Buddha from the National Museum, New Delhi, travelled to Russia's Kalmykia Republic for their first exposition there, the Ministry of Culture said on 22 September 2025.
Eight core industries grow 6.3% in August 2025; coal up 11.4%
The Index of Eight Core Industries rose 6.3% in August 2025 over August 2024, data released on 22 September 2025 showed.
Government approves 25 lakh more Ujjwala LPG connections; total to reach 10.58 crore
The Government approved 25 lakh additional LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana for FY 2025-26 on 22 September 2025, taking total connections to 10.58 crore.
Adi Yuva Fellowship and Adi Karmayogi Volunteers launched with the UN
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the United Nations in India launched the Adi Yuva Fellowship and the Adi Karmayogi Volunteers Programme on 22 September 2025.
ICAR launches Maitri 2.0 Brazil–India agritech cross-incubation programme
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research launched Maitri 2.0, the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech, in New Delhi on 22 September 2025.
Sun, 21 Sept 2025
Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai; Abhishek Sharma hits 74 off 39
On 21 September 2025, in Dubai, India beat Pakistan by six wickets in an Asia Cup Super Four match, chasing 172 with seven balls to spare after a 105-run opening stand between Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill.
UK, Canada and Australia formally recognise the State of Palestine
The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia formally recognised the State of Palestine on 21 September 2025 in coordinated statements, becoming the first G7 members to do so; Portugal followed the same day.
PM Modi addresses the nation on the eve of next-generation GST reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 21 September 2025, announcing that the next-generation GST reforms would take effect from sunrise on 22 September, the first day of Navratri, as a 'GST savings festival'.
'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' youth summits held at 2,000+ locations
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports held 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' youth summits at more than 2,000 locations on 21 September 2025 as part of Seva Pakhwada.
Sat, 20 Sept 2025
India gets exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides in Carlsberg Ridge; first country with two PMS contracts
India signed a 15-year contract with the International Seabed Authority for exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides in 10,000 sq km of the Carlsberg Ridge in the Indian Ocean, Dr. Jitendra Singh announced on 20 September 2025.
Make in India decade: Piyush Goyal launches LEADS 2025, LDB 2.0, IPRS 3.0 and commemorative coin
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched LEADS 2025, Logistics Data Bank 2.0, Industrial Park Rating System 3.0, SMILE city logistics plans, an HSN mapping guidebook and a commemorative coin in New Delhi on 20 September 2025 to mark a decade of Make in India.
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.
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.