1. National Affairs Mumbai Metro Line-3 Phase-2B Inauguration Prime Minister inaugurated Phase 2B (final stretch) of the Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua Line), covering the segment from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade. Designed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with Adani Airports (AAHL) and CIDCO. This completion enhances connectivity along the South Mumbai corridor, easing…
1. National Affairs Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, constructed under a PPP model by the Adani Group. This greenfield airport is aimed at decongesting Mumbai’s existing airports and bolstering connectivity for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Modi Inaugurates ₹24,000 Crore Rail Expansion Projects…
1. National News & Developments Biometric Authentication for UPI launched From 08 October 2025, India begins implementing biometric authentication (face recognition / fingerprints) for digital payments via UPI. The move shifts away from PIN-based authentication, aiming to strengthen payment security and convenience for users. This aligns with recent guidelines by the Reserve Bank of India…
1. National News & Developments Bank Holiday / Valmiki Jayanti– On 07.10.2025, many states, including Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, observed a public holiday on account of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.– As a result, most banks across the country remained closed following RBI’s holiday calendar.– Educational institutions, government offices and schools in affected states also remained shut….
1. Banking & Financial Reforms From 4 October 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduces a real-time cheque clearing mechanism. Cheques will now be cleared within hours (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM) via continuous settlement, replacing the batch-based system which used to take 1–2 business days. Banks will need to confirm cheque authenticity by…
1. Key National Developments RBI holds key repo rate at 5.50%The Reserve Bank of India retained its repo rate at 5.50% and adopted a neutral stance. Signals have indicated the possibility of a rate cut in December, contingent on inflation and growth trends. Inflation forecasts have been revised downward, and GDP growth estimates have been…
1. National News & Developments (India) Himachal Pradesh’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve gets UNESCO tag In the 37th session of UNESCO’s Man & Biosphere (MAB) Programme, India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh was included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. This addition raises India’s total count of biosphere reserves under UNESCO designation….
1. National Affairs & India Focus Asia Cup 2025 — India wins & trophy controversy India clinched its 9th Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final. However, Indian players refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan’s Mohsin Naqvi (ACC President), citing recent political tensions. The trophy presentation was curtailed; India…
📅 Daily Current Affairs & GK Update – 27.09.2025 1. National Affairs & Government Policies President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Geoscience Awards (NGA) 2024 on 26 September 2025. These awards (established in 1966 under the Ministry of Mines) recognize excellence in mineral exploration, mining, applied geosciences, and technological innovation. The 2024 awards drew 208…
1. National / India Affairs MiG-21 Jets Retired On 26 September 2025, the Indian Air Force formally retired the iconic MiG-21 fighter jets after over six decades of service. The final ceremonial flight and decommissioning event are held at Chandigarh Air Force Station, marking the end of an era in India’s air defence capabilities. PM Inaugurates…
