Unmesha Festival 2025: The third edition of the Unmesha International Literature Festival was held in Patna, Bihar, from 25th to 28th September 2025, bringing together an extraordinary confluence of writers, poets, translators, publishers, and scholars. With participation from 15 countries and over 100 languages, the festival highlighted the unifying power of literature in shaping societies […]
India’s First Private Helicopter Assembly Line
India’s First Private Helicopter Assembly Line: The Tata Group, in partnership with Airbus, is launching India’s first private-sector helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) at Vemagal in Karnataka to produce the Airbus H125 helicopter. This initiative marks a significant milestone for India’s aerospace industry, as the facility will assemble, test, and deliver both civil and military […]
RBI Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy 2025
RBI Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy 2025: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, announced its Monetary Policy 2025 on keeping the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% and maintaining the policy stance as ‘Neutral’. The decision was unanimously taken by all MPC members.The RBI also revised its FY26 GDP growth estimate upwards to 6.8% […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 30th September 2025
Today’s Current Affairs:30th September 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958: The Assam government recently extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958, in three districts for another six months. It is a law enacted by the Parliament in 1958 which gives the armed forces special powers and immunity to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”. It can […]
Jal Prahar 2025
Jal Prahar 2025: The Indian Navy recently concluded the ‘Jal Prahar 2025’ joint exercise with the Indian Army to enhance amphibious operations along the eastern seaboard. Jal Prahar 2025 is a biannual joint amphibious exercise conducted by the Indian Navy in close coordination with the Indian Army The Jal Prahar 2025 showcased synergy, coordination, and […]
Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary
Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary: District Magistrate Baramulla recently ordered the immediate closure of 14 gypsum mining units operating within the prohibited 1-km radius of Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary. It is situated in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir near the village of Lachipora. It is located on the northern banks of the Jhelum Established in 1987, […]
Ethambutol Hydrochloride
Ethambutol Hydrochloride: India recently launched an anti-dumping investigation on imports of tuberculosis drug Ethambutol Hydrochloride from China and Thailand. Ethambutol Hydrochloride is an antibacterial prescription medicine used for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). It is a synthetic, water soluble, heat stable It is specifically effective against actively growing microorganisms of the genus Mycobacterium including tuberculosis. […]
Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) Norms
Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) Norms: India has proposed to significantly revamp its key vehicle emissions rules, called the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms, and has introduced a draft of the third iteration of the key standards. Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms are government-mandated standards that require auto manufacturers to meet a fleet-wide […]
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative: Bidar district of Karnataka has emerged as a winner of the Centre’s Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Award given to top performing districts under the campaign, Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain. Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative was launched in 2024. The initiative aims to enhance water recharge through rainwater harvesting/aquifer […]
