MTO Current Affairs One Liner: 15-October-2025

The Indian Navy is conducting the fifth Indo-Indonesian maritime exercise ‘Samudra Shakti 2025’ in Visakhapatnam, while the Railway Minister announced plans for high-speed passenger corridors and new versions of Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains to elevate India’s railway infrastructure and exports.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled ambitious plans for high-speed passenger corridors, new-generation Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, and highlighted Indian Railways’ growth in production and global export potential.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the curtain-raiser for the Golden Jubilee of New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) and launched eight major projects to boost port infrastructure, sustainability, and operational capacity.
The September 2025 PLFS Monthly Bulletin reports rising labour force participation rates, especially among females and rural populations, with nuanced changes in unemployment rates across gender and regions.
World Food Day 2025, with the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” highlights ongoing efforts and initiatives by India and the world to combat hunger, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agricultural practices – October 16

India aims to expand its nuclear power capacity from 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047 through policy reforms, private sector participation, and advanced technologies to become a global nuclear energy leader.
Jindal Stainless announced a $150 million investment to establish a slag processing unit aimed at environmental sustainability and resource efficiency in steel production.
India secured the sixth position worldwide in live branded residence projects, reflecting the growing premium real estate market and consumer demand.
India’s e-commerce market is projected to grow exponentially, reaching $345 billion in size by 2030, driven by rising digital adoption and consumer demand.

The International Monetary Fund raised India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.6%, citing strong first-quarter growth that offsets global uncertainties and external shocks.
The RBI’s efforts to boost liquidity are reportedly faltering due to interventions in the foreign exchange markets to manage currency volatility, according to financial analysts.
India’s merchandise exports rose by 6.74% in September 2025 to $36.38 billion despite global trade challenges, while imports surged 16.6% causing a trade deficit of $32.1 billion.
The Union Government extended the tenure of the 16th Finance Commission till November 30, 2025, to complete its recommendations on fiscal devolution.
The growth rate of digital loans in India moderated in the first quarter of FY26, reflecting market maturity and regulatory changes, according to a FACE report.

The Maharashtra government approved the Bamboo Industry Policy 2025, targeting Rs 50,000 crore investment and generating over five lakh employment opportunities, focusing on bamboo cultivation, processing, and carbon credit market.
Hyderabad inaugurated the Semiconductor Innovation Museum to showcase the history and advancements in semiconductor technology and promote innovation in the sector.
Over 15.71 crore rural households in India now have access to tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission, achieving 80% coverage nationwide.
India and Saudi Arabia enhanced their bilateral cooperation in chemicals and petrochemicals sectors to boost trade, investment, and technological collaboration.

The UAE committed $10 million funding to enhance disaster resilience and emergency response capacities in Asia-Pacific countries

The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships concluded successfully in Ahmedabad, showcasing top aquatic talent from across Asia in swimming, diving, water polo, and artistic swimming.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the ‘Ready, Relevant and Resurgent’ II document focused on transforming India’s defence preparedness through modernisation and strategic reforms.

Global Handwashing Day 2025 promotes awareness on the significance of hand hygiene in preventing seasonal and infectious diseases, with the theme focusing on hygiene for all – Oct 15

Renowned veteran singer Raavu Balasaraswathi Devi, celebrated for her contributions to Carnatic and film music, passed away at the age of 97.

Telangana has been identified as the leading Indian state in per capita Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction intensity, highlighting its robust adoption of digital payments, as per a recent RBI study using PhonePe transaction data.