Current Affairs - 30 September 2025

National Affairs

  • The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 'Children in India 2025' report, providing comprehensive insights into the well-being of children across the country, showing improvements in infant mortality rates and health indicators.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects worth over Rs. 60,000 crore in Jharsuguda, Odisha, including clean energy and infrastructure development.
  • BSNL launched its Swadeshi 4G network in Odisha to enhance digital connectivity with indigenous technology.
  • The third 'Unmesha: International Literature Festival' was held in Patna, Bihar, celebrating literary contributions and cultural exchange.
  • Indian Air Force (IAF) signed an MoU with IIT Ropar for indigenously developing aerospace technologies and enhancing defense research.
  • The Government appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), effective from 9 October 2025 for a three-year term.
  • CSIR-AMPRI inaugurated an indigenously developed SODAR (Sonic Detection And Ranging) system at the India Meteorological Department in Delhi to improve weather forecasting.
  • A new species of finless snake eel was discovered and named after the Kanniyakumari region in Tamil Nadu.

Economy & Banking

  • GST collection in September 2025 reached a record high, reflecting robust economic activities across sectors.

Science & Technology

  • Agnikul Cosmos launched India’s first large-format 3D printing facility for aerospace components at IIT Madras, Chennai, aimed at boosting indigenous space manufacturing capabilities.

Sports & Awards

  • India won the 17th Asia Cup 2025 in cricket by defeating Pakistan, marking their 10th SAFF Under-17 Men's Football Championship title, showcasing emerging sports talent.

Important Days

  • International Deaf Day was observed to raise awareness about challenges and rights of people with hearing impairments.
  • International Day for Universal Access to Information was observed, highlighting the importance of accessible information for all individuals.