Current Affairs One Liner: 30-September-2025

India’s pharma exports are projected to surpass $30 billion this year, while a new centre-state partnership signed between DBT-BIRAC and Uttar Pradesh will accelerate innovation and investment in pharma, biotech, and MedTech sectors.
The Government of India’s consolidated accounts for April–August 2025 show receipts of ₹12.83 lakh crore, expenditure of ₹18.81 lakh crore, and transfer of ₹5.30 lakh crore to states as devolution of taxes.
The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) enters into effect on 1 October 2025, featuring a historic $100 billion FDI commitment and 1 million direct jobs for India over 15 years, with major boosts for both goods and services trade.
India has been re-elected to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council Part II with an increased vote count, reflecting broad global support and confidence in India’s civil aviation leadership.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a USD 700 million Sustainability-Linked Trade Facility from Standard Chartered, aligning its financing with key environmental metrics such as greenhouse gas emissions intensity and fresh-water withdrawal.
Tata Steel Nederland’s IJmuiden plant is set for a green transition under a non-binding joint agreement with the Dutch government, which pledges up to €2 billion and additional EU Innovation Fund support for decarbonisation, including a shift to direct reduction and electric arc furnaces
A new report reveals that 40% of Indian clinicians now use AI in clinical practice, tripling the adoption rate from last year and highlighting a rapid shift toward digital healthcare transformation.
ICRA projects India’s renewable energy sector to add 20 GW capacity in FY26, marking a robust growth and supporting the country’s green energy targets.

SIDBI posted an all-time high net profit of ₹4,811 crore in FY25, reflecting a 19.5% increase, supported by strong asset quality and expansion in digital and green credit initiatives.
India’s fiscal deficit reached 38.1% of the FY26 budget target during April-August 2025, reflecting higher government expenditure and slower revenue growth.
The Asian Development Bank revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 6.5% from earlier estimates, citing risks from high US tariffs and global trade tensions.
The Reserve Bank of India has mandated enhanced authentication requirements for digital transactions to bolster security and curb fraud amid rising cyber threats.

India and Bhutan have agreed to construct two cross-border railway links with a total investment of ₹4,033 crore, aiming to strengthen bilateral trade and regional connectivity.
Two wetlands in Bihar — Gokul Jalashaya in Buxar and Udaipur Jheel in West Champaran — have been designated as Ramsar Sites of international importance, reflecting India’s commitment to wetland conservation.
The Indian government has proposed mandatory Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) for all electric vehicles from October 2027 to enhance road safety for pedestrians and other road users.

The United Arab Emirates has introduced four new visit visa categories to promote AI-related business, entertainment, events, and tourism, supporting the country’s agenda for innovation and economic diversification.
The UAE has launched its first sovereign Mobility Cloud platform to serve as a unified digital infrastructure for managing autonomous transport and smart mobility services.

Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi clinched the women’s compound individual gold medal at the 2025 World Para Archery Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, defeating the reigning champion.
India secured its 9th Asia Cup title in hockey, triggering jubilant celebrations across Jammu and Poonch, with soldiers and citizens taking to the streets in jubilation.

International Translation Day is observed annually on September 30 to recognise the vital role of translators and interpreters in bridging cultures and enabling global communication.

Asheesh Pandey has been appointed Managing Director and CEO of Union Bank of India, and Kalyan Kumar as Managing Director and CEO of Central Bank of India for a three-year term.

Senior BJP leader and former parliamentarian Vijay Kumar Malhotra died at the age of 93 in New Delhi, leaving a legacy of significant contributions to Delhi politics and party building.

The Gallup 2025 Global Safety Report ranks Singapore, Tajikistan, China, Oman, and Saudi Arabia among the top 10 safest countries in the world to walk alone at night, with 73% of adults worldwide feeling safe.