MTO Current Affairs One Liner: 02-October-2025

The Ministry of AYUSH honoured Prof. Banwari Lal Gaur, Vaidya Neelakandhan Mooss E.T., and Vaidya Bhavana Prasher with the National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards 2025 for their exemplary contributions in Ayurveda’s academic, traditional, and scientific fields.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), as Export Partner at World Food India 2025, showcased India’s diverse agri-food sector and facilitated over 4,600 B2B meetings with 530 global buyers from 68 countries.
Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the NIELIT Digital University (NDU) platform and virtually launched five new NIELIT Centres, advancing India’s digital education and skill development in emerging technologies.
The recent GST rate rationalisation in Uttar Pradesh reduces tax burdens across iconic craft and industrial clusters, making products 6-7% cheaper, boosting competitiveness, exports, and sustaining millions of artisan and MSME jobs.
INS Sutlej, an Indian Navy hydrographic survey vessel, arrived at Port Louis on September 29, 2025, to conduct the 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey Mission under the bilateral MoU with Mauritius.

India’s Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) has attracted ₹1.15 lakh crore in investment proposals, nearly doubling its target and signalling strong industry confidence in domestic electronics manufacturing.
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has scaled its renewable power operational capacity to 16,598.6 MW, reaffirming its position as India’s leading renewable energy producer.
India is set to become a major global petrochemical hub with an anticipated investment of $37 billion, driven by rising domestic demand and government support, says S&P Global Ratings.

The Reserve Bank of India will permit banks to finance corporate acquisitions and remove the cap on large corporate exposures, creating a ₹5 lakh crore credit demand opportunity for mergers, acquisitions, and expansions.
Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) will invest ₹8,850 crore to acquire a controlling 40–45% stake in Sammaan Capital Limited, becoming a key promoter in India’s housing finance sector.
Five Indian states—Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh—contribute 40% of goods and services tax (GST) revenues in fiscal year 2025-26, with Maharashtra leading the collection.
The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) trade pact has come into force, expected to facilitate $100 billion in investments and create 1 million jobs over coming years..

Cases registered under dowry-related crimes in India increased by 14% in 2023, with over 15,000 cases and more than 6,100 women dying due to dowry harassment, according to NCRB data.
The central government plans to set up a ₹20,000 crore risk guarantee fund to enhance credit flow and accelerate infrastructure development across India.

England’s all-rounder announced retirement from international cricket, ending a significant chapter in the country’s cricketing history.

Gandhi Jayanti, celebrated on October 2, 2025, marks the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, India’s Father of the Nation, commemorated with nationwide tributes and events.

Rajesh Agrawal assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Commerce on October 1, 2025, succeeding Sunil Barthwal and continuing to steer India’s trade negotiations and export promotion efforts.

Renowned classical vocalist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away at the age of 89 in Uttar Pradesh, leaving behind a rich musical legacy.
Socialist leader and activist G.G. Parikh passed away at the age of 100, remembered for his contributions to India’s social and political landscape.