Current Affairs - 1 October 2025

National Affairs

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a special commemorative postage stamp and coin to celebrate the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), marking its 100 years of contribution to India’s social and cultural development.
  • The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) commenced its centenary celebrations on 1 October 2025, unveiling a new logo and announcing reforms to enhance recruitment transparency and institutional efficiency.
  • The Ministry of AYUSH inaugurated 'PRAYAS', an integrated neuro rehabilitation center at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, focusing on children with neurological and developmental disorders.
  • The Department of Posts signed a strategic agreement with the Indian Institute of Packaging to improve packaging technology and standards.
  • PM Modi attended the centenary celebrations of the RSS in Delhi, emphasizing the organization's role in education, health, and youth empowerment.
  • The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, with a neutral monetary policy stance, revising GDP growth projection for FY 2025-26 to 6.8% and lowering CPI inflation to 2.6%.
  • Delhi government announced the introduction of a new “Rashtraneeti” curriculum in schools to educate students about RSS and India’s freedom fighters.

Banking & Finance

  • Bank of Baroda signed a co-lending agreement with IIFL Finance to facilitate MSME financing.
  • Tata AIG partnered with Equitas Small Finance Bank to distribute insurance products more effectively.
  • Axis Bank, in partnership with Free Charge, launched a gold-backed credit facility on the UPI platform.
  • PhonePe and Mastercard introduced the ‘Tap & Pay’ feature to enable contactless payments in India, enhancing digital payment adoption.

Science & Technology

  • Agnikul Cosmos inaugurated India’s first large-format 3D printing facility for aerospace components at IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai, promoting indigenous space manufacturing.

International Affairs

  • India highlighted its rich cultural heritage as a global public good at UNESCO MONDIACULT 2025.
  • India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh received recognition from UNESCO as part of global biosphere reserves.

Sports & Awards

  • World Para Archery Championships 2025 saw outstanding performances from Indian para-archers on the global stage.

Important Days

  • International Day of Older Persons was observed on 1 October 2025 with the theme “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action,” emphasizing the contributions of elders to society.