DEFENCE NEWS
- Indian Army celebrated the 199th Gunners Day on 28 September 2025, marking the raising of the 5 (Bombay) Mountain Battery in 1827.
- Indian Navy’s Submarine Rescue Unit (East) aboard INS Nistar showcased its capability at Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR-25) hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy.
- Indian Navy concluded its biannual joint amphibious exercise “Jal Prahar 2025” with the Indian Army along the eastern seaboard.
- INS Sutlej, a hydrographic survey vessel, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius on 29 September 2025 for the 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey.
- First Training Squadron (1TS) ships — INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi — made a port call at Mombasa, Kenya on 25 September 2025.
- On 26 September 2025, the Indian Air Force formally retired MiG-21 fighter jets, decommissioning the last two squadrons (23 Panthers & No. 3 Cobras) at Chandigarh.
- Indian Navy to commission INS Androth, the second ASW Shallow Water Craft, on 6 October 2025 at Visakhapatnam.
- Exercise KONKAN-25, a bilateral naval exercise between India and the UK, began on 5 October 2025 off India’s western coast.
- Indian Coast Guard conducted the 10th National Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) and the 27th NOSDCP & Preparedness Meeting from 5–6 October 2025 off Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- ICGS Akshar, the second Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel, was commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry on 4 October 2025.
NATIONAL NEWS
- India and Bhutan approved their first cross-border railway projects – Kokrajhar–Gelephu and Banarhat–Samtse.
- On the 10th National Ayurveda Day, the Ministry of Ayush inaugurated India’s first Integrative Oncology Research and Care Centre (IORCC) at AIIA, Goa.
- World Food India 2025 concluded in New Delhi with investment commitments exceeding ₹1.02 lakh crore.
- CCEA approved 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under the civil sector.
- CCEA approved widening of NH-715 (Kalibor–Numaligarh) to 4 lanes with wildlife-friendly measures near Kaziranga National Park.
- MSP for all Rabi crops increased for Marketing Season 2026–27.
- Union Cabinet approved:
- An additional DA/DR instalment for government employees and pensioners.
- Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31) with an outlay of ₹11,440 crore.
- Continuation of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (Phase III).
- India re-elected to Part II of the ICAO Council, recognizing major contributors to global air navigation.
- Tata Group and Airbus to set up India’s first private-sector helicopter FAL at Vemagal, Karnataka, for Airbus H125.
- Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) to be mandatory in all EVs from October 1, 2027.
- Telugu Language Day 2025 celebrated in Saudi Arabia through a P4 model awareness programme with over 2,000 attendees.
- PM Modi released a commemorative stamp and coin marking 100 years of RSS.
- Balod (Chhattisgarh) declared India’s first child marriage-free district.
- PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project in Rajasthan.
- Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated India’s first fleet of electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries at Nhava Sheva Terminal, JNPA.
- National Initiative on Water Security launched at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi by Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chandrakant Patil.
- BRO built the world’s highest motorable road (19,400 ft) in Ladakh, surpassing its Umling La record (19,024 ft).
- PM SETU Scheme (Skill Enhancement & Technical Upgradation) launched at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
- SECL (Coal India) inaugurated its first women-operated Central Store Unit at Korba, Chhattisgarh.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
- 8th India International Tea Convention and 132nd UPASI Conference held at Grand Hyatt, Kochi (18–20 Sept 2025).
- UN High Seas Biodiversity Treaty achieved 60 ratifications; will enter into force January 2026.
- IAEA accepted Maldives as a new member during its 69th General Conference in Vienna.
- India and China to resume direct air services by late October 2025.
- Singapore renamed an island “Zubeen Garg Island” on Google Maps to honor the late Assamese singer.
- Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison for Libya-linked corruption.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
- Shirish Chandra Murmu appointed Deputy Governor of RBI (from 9 Oct 2025), succeeding M. Rajeshwar Rao.
- Sudhanshu Vats, MD of Pidilite Industries, appointed Chairman of ASCI.
- Lt Gen Virendra Vats took charge as DG, NCC (1 Oct 2025), succeeding Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh.
- Maj Gen G. Srinivas became Commandant, College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad.
- Rajesh Agrawal (IAS 1994) assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Commerce.
- Amita Chaudhury appointed first Indian-origin woman Chair of the Global Sustainable Insurance Board (UNEP FI).
- Shobha Gupta (IDES 1990) appointed Director General, Defence Estates (DGDE).
AWARDS & HONOURS
- Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department won the Global Tourism Award 2025.
- Novotel Vijayawada Varun named Best 5-Star Deluxe Hotel at the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Excellence Awards 2025.
- President Droupadi Murmu presented the Diamond Jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President’s Bodyguard at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Dr. R. Arthur James (Bharathidasan University) received the Tamil Nadu Scientist Award (TANSA) 2022 for Environmental Science.
- India received the ISSA Award 2025 for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security.
- 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for research on immune tolerance.
SPORTS NEWS
- India won their 9th Asia Cup title, defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets in Dubai.
- India’s U-17 Football Team won the 7th SAFF U-17 Championship, beating Bangladesh in Colombo.
- Sheetal Devi (18) won gold in the Women’s Compound Open at the World Para Archery Championships 2025, Gwangju.
- 12th World Para Athletics Championship 2025 began at JLN Stadium, New Delhi (till 5 Oct 2025).
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- On CSIR Foundation Day (26 Sept 2025), SODAR System developed by CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal inaugurated at IMD, Delhi.
- 3rd HDSR Star Party held at Hanle Dark Sky Reserve, Ladakh (18–23 Sept 2025) by IIA, Wildlife Dept. Ladakh, and BARC.
- AstroSat, India’s first multi-wavelength astronomy satellite, marked 10 years since launch (28 Sept 2015) by PSLV-C30.
- Hyderabad-based Equal AI launched India’s first AI Call Assistant supporting English, Hindi & Hinglish.
- Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced transition to Zoho, India’s homegrown productivity suite, promoting indigenous digital tools.
Law Exam MCQs – Current Affairs
1. The Indian Army celebrated the 199th Gunners Day on 28 September 2025 to mark the raising of which artillery unit?
A. 9 Parachute Field Battery
B. 61 Cavalry Regiment
C. 5 (Bombay) Mountain Battery
D. 21 Field Regiment
2. The Indian Air Force formally retired MiG-21 jets on 26 September 2025 at which location?
A. Ambala
B. Jodhpur
C. Chandigarh
D. Gwalior
3. India and Bhutan approved their first cross-border railway projects connecting Kokrajhar–Gelephu and—
A. Banarhat–Phuntsholing
B. Banarhat–Samtse
C. Cooch Behar–Paro
D. Siliguri–Thimphu
4. Which district was declared India’s first child marriage-free district?
A. Vidisha
B. Balod
C. Osmanabad
D. Udham Singh Nagar
5. BRO built the world’s highest motorable road at what altitude?
A. 18,000 ft
B. 18,500 ft
C. 19,024 ft
D. 19,400 ft
6. Which country’s island was renamed “Zubeen Garg Island” on Google Maps?
A. Indonesia
B. Sri Lanka
C. Singapore
D. Malaysia
7. Who was appointed Deputy Governor of RBI from 9 October 2025?
A. M. Rajeshwar Rao
B. Shaktikanta Das
C. Shirish Chandra Murmu
D. T. Rabi Sankar
8. Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department won which award?
A. UNESCO Heritage Tourism Award
B. Global Tourism Award 2025
C. Incredible India Tourism Prize
D. Asia-Pacific Hospitality Award
9. Who won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine?
A. Jennifer Doudna & Emmanuelle Charpentier
B. Drew Weissman & Katalin Karikó
C. Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell & Shimon Sakaguchi
D. David Julius & Ardem Patapoutian
10. AstroSat completed how many years since its launch on 28 September 2015?
A. 5 years
B. 8 years
C. 10 years
D. 12 years
Answer Key
1 – C
2 – C
3 – B
4 – B
5 – D
6 – C
7 – C
8 – B
9 – C
10 – C
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