Current Affairs - 29 September 2025

National Affairs

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the new AI-powered Ayushman Bharat Digital Hospital in Delhi, aiming to enhance healthcare delivery through advanced telemedicine facilities.
  • The Ministry of Education launched the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” Digital Campaign to connect students from different states and promote cultural unity.
  • The Government of India announced the launch of the National Digital Agricultural Market (e-NAM) platform in 100 more districts to boost rural economy and farmer income.
  • India’s first Indigenous Electric Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) was inaugurated in Mumbai to promote sustainable urban transportation.
  • Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a national portal for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to facilitate youth employment programs.

International Affairs

  • India and France signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on climate change mitigation projects and renewable energy development.
  • India confirmed its participation as a guest country in the 32nd ASEAN Summit scheduled to be held in Manila in November 2025.

Economy & Banking

  • The Reserve Bank of India announced a new policy to support MSME loan approvals through digital verification, reducing processing time by 50%.
  • Union Bank of India partnered with a fintech startup to launch "U-Loan Connect," a digitized platform for quick SME credit approvals.

Science & Technology

  • ISRO successfully tested the new PSLV-C号 rocket, which can carry payloads up to 3.5 tonnes, supporting upcoming satellite missions.
  • India’s first atomically precise nanomaterial plant was inaugurated in Bengaluru, aiming to revolutionize electronics and sensor manufacturing.

Sports & Awards

  • India’s women’s cricket team secured its qualification for the 2026 ICC Women’s World Cup by finishing in top 4 in the recent Asia Cup.
  • Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar received the Padma Bhushan award from the President of India in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Important Days

  • International Day of Awareness against Nuclear Tests was observed on 29 September 2025 with the theme "No to Nuclear Tests".
  • World Heart Day was observed on 29 September 2025, emphasizing the importance of cardiovascular health and lifestyle management.