Current Affairs - 3 October 2025

National Affairs

  • The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) celebrated its centenary year and released a new emblem featuring the National Emblem surrounded by a wreath of Banyan leaves symbolizing knowledge and patience.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated “Namo Van” in Rajgir, Bihar, promoting environmental conservation and honoring India's cultural heritage.
  • A special Gram Sabha was organized in over one lakh tribal villages and tolas across the country to encourage participatory governance and secure tribal rights.
  • Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) celebrated 'MSME Seva Parv 2025: Virasat se Vikas' in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, focusing on MSME growth and development.

Economy & Banking

  • The Centre released Rs.1,01,603 crore as advance tax devolution transfers to states for FY 2025-26 to support state budgets.
  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a scheme to speed up settlement of inoperative accounts and unclaimed deposits to enhance customer convenience.
  • SEBI launched the Mutual Fund Investors' Trace and Recovery Account (MITRA) platform aimed at helping investors track inactive mutual fund folios.
  • Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) launched 'DIA' (Digital Infrastructure & Awareness) scheme to transform MSME clusters through digital technology use.

Science & Technology

  • Indian Navy signed a Rs.47 crore contract with EyeROV Technologies for advanced underwater drone systems to enhance maritime security and surveillance capabilities.
  • Central Railway completed locomotive trials of the indigenous KAVACH automatic train protection system, aimed at preventing collisions and enhancing safety.

Appointments & Personnel

  • Lieutenant General Virendra Vats assumed charge as Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), leading youth military training and discipline programs across India.

International Affairs

  • Foreign Secretary of Bhutan, Aum Pema Choden, visited India from 29 to 30 September 2025 to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss regional cooperation.

Sports & Awards

  • Indian para archers showcased excellent performance at the World Para Archery Championships 2025, held recently, highlighting India’s growing prowess in adaptive sports.

Important Days

  • World Vegetarian Day was observed promoting vegetarianism and its benefits to health, environment, and animal welfare.
  • International Coffee Day was observed to highlight coffee farmers’ challenges and promote coffee culture globally.