MTO Current Affairs One Liner: 07-October-2025

India’s merchandise exports grew by 2.31% to USD 183.74 billion in April-August 2025, with total exports (goods and services) reaching USD 346.1 billion, progressing towards a USD 1 trillion export target for the fiscal year.
Union Minister of Power Shri Manohar Lal will represent India at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting in South Africa from October 7 to 10, 2025, focusing on clean, sustainable energy transitions.
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) scheme has sanctioned over 5.79 lakh loan applications totaling ₹10,907 crore through Public Sector Banks to facilitate rooftop solar installations, promoting clean and affordable solar energy.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched a system-driven auto-approval process for registering IFSC codes, streamlining customs procedures and simplifying trade processes.

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated Arunachal Pradesh’s first commercial coal mine at Namchik Namphuk, marking a new chapter in the state’s economic and energy journey.
The Union Cabinet approved four major railway infrastructure projects with a combined investment of Rs 24,634 crore to boost connectivity and economic development.
IIT Madras Pravartak Lab became India’s first research lab authorised by the Department of Telecommunications to test 5G core network technology.
The Adani Group signed agreements for significant investment in the expansion and operation of Navi Mumbai International Airport, expected to boost regional air connectivity and economic growth.
India is projected to contribute 12% of global energy demand by 2050, reflecting rapid growth and increasing energy needs, according to BP’s Chief Economist.

The Reserve Bank of India will launch a pilot project for deposit tokenisation on October 8, 2025, using its wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency as the underlying settlement layer.
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been launched for payments at Lulu Group stores in Qatar, expanding the global footprint of India’s digital payments infrastructure.
The World Bank has increased India’s GDP growth forecast for fiscal year 2025-26 to 6.5%, while revising the 2026-27 outlook downwards due to global uncertainties.
CRISIL estimates that gross non-performing assets (NPAs) in Indian banks will settle between 2.3% and 2.5% by the end of March 2026, reflecting stable asset quality.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a national conference in New Delhi to strengthen coordination between Centre and States to boost India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem and self-reliance.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the ‘Mhaje Ghar’ project in Goa as a symbol of women’s empowerment and socio-economic upliftment.

Poland will join the NATO fuel network to strengthen energy security and logistical coordination amid escalating tensions with Russia.

India finished with a record 22 medals, including six golds, nine silvers, and seven bronzes, at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 held in New Delhi, marking the country’s best-ever medal haul in the event.
The 69th National School Games were inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir, showcasing the sporting talents of school children from across India.

The Nobel Prize 2025 winners were announced across various categories, including Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.
John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for pioneering work on quantum tunnelling and energy quantisation.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the ‘My Bharat’ National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards 2022-23 to acknowledge outstanding contributions of NSS volunteers across India.

The article reflects on Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy and practices related to environmental conservation, highlighting his relevance to contemporary sustainability challenges.

World Habitat Day 2025 is observed with the theme centred on responding effectively to urban crises and advancing sustainable urban development. – Oct 6, 2025
World Cotton Day 2025 commemorates cotton’s role in agriculture, textiles, and sustainable development with global observances and educational events. – Oct 7, 2025