MTO Current Affairs One Liner: 28-October-2025

The Union Cabinet approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for phosphatic and potassic fertilizers effective from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with a tentative budgetary requirement of approximately ₹37,952.29 crore to ensure affordable fertilizer availability for farmers.
The Ministry of Coal will launch “Koyla Shakti”, a smart analytics dashboard for real-time monitoring and data-driven governance of coal sector operations, enhancing transparency and efficiency.
The National Biodiversity Authority released ₹55 lakh to 18 farmers cultivating Red Sanders in Tamil Nadu, marking a landmark benefit-sharing initiative under the Access and Benefit Sharing framework to promote sustainable biodiversity conservation.
National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) paid a dividend of ₹43.89 crore to the Government of India for the financial year 2024-25, reflecting its financial strength and contribution to MSME empowerment.
WaveX, under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, signed an MoU with T-Hub to create a nationwide incubation ecosystem to support India’s AVGC-XR startup sector through mentorship, infrastructure, and innovation centres.
India’s IIP grew 4.0% year-on-year in September 2025, driven by a 4.8% rise in manufacturing, notably basic metals and electrical equipment sectors.

BPCL, Oil India, and Numaligarh Refinery signed agreements for a $11 billion refinery project in southern India, a 700-km cross-country fuel pipeline, and marketing organic fertilisers from BPCL’s biogas plant in Kochi.
India became the world’s fourth-largest renewable energy producer with an installed capacity of 257 GW, driven by ambitious solar and wind projects and government incentives.
India’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainable policies may prompt earlier-than-planned retirement of coal-based power plants, accelerating the country’s energy transition.
The Government of India approved procurement plans worth ₹15,000 crore for pulses and oilseeds to support farmers, stabilize prices, and strengthen food security.

India’s services sector, while being the fastest-growing and contributing over half of national output, faces a “low-wage trap” with most jobs informal, lacking social protection and job security, warns NITI Aayog in a comprehensive report released in October 2025.
Jio Payments Bank Limited changed its official website domain from www.jiobank.in to www.jiopayments.bank.in in line with Reserve Bank of India guidelines to strengthen digital security and customer trust.
India is set to introduce a new GDP accounting framework to better map the rapidly growing digital economy and gig/unorganised sectors, providing more accurate measurement of these critical components.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) increased the minimum outstanding issue size from ₹500 crore to ₹750 crore for companies seeking to list high-value debt securities, aiming to improve market liquidity and efficiency.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has formed a Data Centre Advisory Council to guide policy and investment aiming for a 6,000 MW data centre capacity by 2030, leveraging major investments like Google’s 1 GW and Sify Infinity’s 550 MW data centres in Visakhapatnam.
The Government of Uttar Pradesh is preparing ₹5 trillion worth of private sector projects to be showcased at the 5th Global Business Conference (GBC), scheduled for next month, aiming to attract substantial investment and foster economic growth.
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Meta Platforms Inc. announced a strategic AI partnership valued at Rs 855 crore, with RIL later clarifying that the transaction does not involve equity transfer or fund movement between companies.

South Korea’s latest missile, Hyunmoo-5, is a long-range, high-precision weapon enhancing deterrence capabilities against North Korean threats, ready for deployment by 2025.

India reinforced its medal tally at the Asian Youth Games 2025 with multiple wins across boxing, weightlifting, taekwondo, kabaddi, and kurash, maintaining a robust overall performance in Bahrain.

World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2025 promotes awareness about the importance of preserving audiovisual materials as cultural memory and identity worldwide. – (27 Oct)
International Animation Day 2025 commemorates the creativity, innovation, and cultural impact of animation arts worldwide, highlighting its role in storytelling and entertainment. – (28 Oct)

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud (also referred as CJI) Gavai recommended Justice Surya Kant for appointment as the next Chief Justice of India, following constitutional protocols.

Renowned plastic surgeon K. Mathangi Ramakrishnan, known for pioneering work in reconstructive surgery and contribution to medical education, passed away leaving a lasting legacy.