National News

World Food India 2025

• Event Dates: Held from 25 to 28 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India.
• MoUs Signed: During this four-day event, 26 major domestic and global companies signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹1,02,046.89 crore.

World Food India 2025:

State News

Inauguration of Seven New Trains in Bihar

• On 29 September 2025, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated seven new trains aimed at strengthening Bihar’s rail connectivity. These include three Amrit Bharat Express trains and four passenger trains.

Bihar:

International News

Bishnoi Gang Listed as a Terrorist Organization

• Canada has listed the Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist organization under its Criminal Code.
• The Bishnoi Gang is accused of targeting specific communities in Canada, spreading fear and intimidation, murder, shootings, arson, and extortion.

107th Anniversary of the Battle of Haifa

• The Indian Embassy in Israel celebrated the 107th anniversary of the Battle of Haifa and honored the courage and valor of the Indian soldiers from the then Jodhpur, Mysore, and Hyderabad Lancers who liberated Haifa in 1918.

Battle of Haifa:

Peace Plan to End the Gaza Conflict

• Following a meeting at the White House on 29 September 2025 between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a peace plan was released to end the Gaza conflict.
• Both leaders held discussions to end the conflict and presented a 21-point peace proposal.

Background:

President Andry Rajoelina Dissolves Government

• President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar dissolved the government following large-scale protests over electricity and water shortages.
• These protests were primarily led by the youth (Gen Z).

Madagascar:

Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge

• The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, located in Guizhou Province, China, has opened to the public.
• This bridge is considered the highest bridge in the world.
• The bridge stands at a height of 625 meters (2051 feet) above the ground.
• The bridge is approximately 1,420 meters long.

Economy and Banking

Country's Index of Industrial Production: August 2025

• The country's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) registered a year-on-year growth of 4% in August 2025, mainly due to a 6% increase in the mining sector.
• During this period, electricity production grew by 4.1% and the manufacturing sector by 3.8%.
• Industrial production remained stable in August last year, while mining production declined by 4.3% in August 2024.

Related Facts:

Morgan Stanley Report

• According to a report by Morgan Stanley, the American multinational investment bank and financial services company, India’s annual growth rate is expected to be 6.5%.
• Over the next decade, India’s GDP is projected to grow at 6.5%, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

Key Facts:

India’s Growth Rate: ADB

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected that India’s growth rate could remain at 6.5% in 2025 (FY26) and 2026 (FY27).
• For this year and the next, ADB has slightly revised down the growth rates for developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region by 0.1% to 0.2%.

Key Highlights from the Report:

India’s Long-Term Local and Foreign Currency Issuer Rating

• Moody’s Ratings has maintained India’s long-term local and foreign currency issuer rating at Baa3 with a stable outlook.
• The decision cites improving fiscal metrics and strong growth prospects in India as the main reasons.

Defence News

National Conference on Ex-Servicemen Welfare 2025

• The National Conference on Ex-Servicemen Welfare 2025 was held from 29–30 September 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.

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Miscellaneous

‘I Am Georgia – My Roots, My Principles’

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote the foreword for the Indian edition of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s autobiography “I Am Georgia – My Roots, My Principles”.
• Modi referred to his radio show ‘Mann Ki Baat’ and described this book as Meloni’s version of ‘Mann Ki Baat’.

Key Facts:

Sports News

World Archery Para Championship 2025

• The World Archery Para Championship 2025 was held in Gwangju, South Korea from 20–29 September 2025.

Details:

Appointments

Shirish Chandra Murmu

• Shirish Chandra Murmu has been appointed as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• His appointment will be effective from 9 October 2025 for a term of three years.
• He will succeed the current Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao, whose term ends on 8 October 2025.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI):

Important days

International Translation Day

• International Translation Day is observed annually on 30 September.
• The day is associated with Saint Jerome, who is considered the patron saint of translators.
• It was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017.
• Theme for 2025: Translation: Building a Future You Can Trust