Current Affairs One Liner: 25-September-2025

PIB NEWS

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development works worth over ₹1,22,100 crore in Banswara, Rajasthan, emphasizing energy infrastructure, tribal welfare, and holistic development aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana on 26 September and directly transfer ₹7,500 crore to 75 lakh women for self-employment and empowerment.
  • The Department of Telecommunications and Financial Intelligence Unit-India signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance real-time information sharing and coordination in combating telecom misuse in cyber-crimes and financial fraud.
  • The Ministry of Defence signed a Rs. 62,370 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 97 Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A fighters and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force, reinforcing indigenous defence capabilities.
  • The Union Government released the first installment of untied grants under the XV Finance Commission for 2025-26 to Rural Local Bodies in Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
  • The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation held the 29th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations focusing on strengthening local governance through reliable and credible data.

INDUSTRY NEWS

  •  India has become the leading choice for Asia-Pacific third-party logistics (3PL) firms seeking expansion, with nearly 70% planning to grow their presence in the coming years.
  • KPI Green Energy has secured a Rs 3,200 crore finance facility from State Bank of India for major solar and hybrid energy projects in Gujarat.
  • Three Coca-Cola bottlers have announced a major Rs 25,760 crore investment to boost food processing and beverage plant capacity in nine Indian states by 2030.
  • India is expected to have 30 gigawatts of solar module and cell manufacturing capacity by 2027, strengthening self-reliance in clean energy.

FINANCIAL NEWS

  • IndiGo and SBI Card have partnered to introduce co-branded IndiGo SBI Card and IndiGo SBI Card ELITE, offering benefits, travel rewards, and lounge access for frequent flyers.
  • S&P Global Ratings has assigned a ‘BBB’ rating to Bank of Maharashtra, citing robust financial health and operational stability.
  • RBI has renewed its Statement of Commitment to the FX Global Code, supporting best practices and transparency in India’s foreign exchange markets.
  • Outward remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) fell by 11% in July 2025, totalling $2.45 billion.

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NATIONAL & STATES NEWS

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed eight key infrastructure projects worth ₹65,000 crore across 15 states during the 49th PRAGATI platform meeting, emphasising timely completion and effective resolution of issues.
  • The Union Cabinet has approved highway and railway projects worth Rs 6,014 crore aimed at enhancing India’s transport infrastructure and connectivity.
  • The Government of Karnataka launched the Local Economy Accelerator Programme (LEAP), a ₹1,000 crore five-year initiative to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across the state, focusing on Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

WORLD NEWS

  • The 7th Future Food Forum 2025 was inaugurated in Dubai, bringing global experts together to discuss sustainable food systems, climate-smart agriculture, and technological innovations in food security.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

  • World Pharmacists Day 2025 was observed on September 25 to highlight pharmacists’ essential role in healthcare, with the theme “Think Health, Think Pharmacist.”

OBITUARIES

  • Eminent Kannada novelist, philosopher, and Padma Bhushan awardee S L Bhyrappa passed away following cardiac arrest in Bengaluru at the age of 94.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  • Researchers at Stanford and Arc Institute created the world’s first functioning virus genome designed entirely by artificial intelligence, capable of infecting and killing bacteria.

PERSON IN THE NEWS

  • Cricketer Virat Kohli leads India’s celebrity brand valuation for the fourth time with a brand worth $231.1 million in 2024, followed by Ranveer Singh and Shah Rukh Khan.

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