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The Government of India issued guidelines on September 28, 2025, under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme to promote electric vehicles (EVs), which provide up to 100% subsidy for EV charging stations, battery swapping stations, and battery charging stations.

The Central Government has launched several schemes to promote electronics and semiconductor manufacturing in India, such as the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme and the ₹1,500 crore Mineral Recycling Scheme, which is expected to be implemented in September 2025.

It commemorates the remarkable journey of truth, non-violence, and moral courage that led India to independence. His experiences in South Africa taught him the importance of non-violent resistance, which later inspired millions during India’s freedom struggle.

AstroSat, India's first dedicated space astronomy observatory, completed 10 years of operation on September 28, 2025.

Recently, Himachal Pradesh's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve was included in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) list. With this, India now has 13 biosphere reserves listed in this international network.

Full Name: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). To preserve and promote India’s culture and traditions.

Recently, Iran and Russia signed a major $25 billion nuclear deal. Under this agreement, Russia will build four new nuclear power plants in Iran. This move comes at a time when Iran is facing sanctions from Western countries and energy security is a major priority for it.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recently recognized India's first dugong conservation reserve located in the Palk Bay of Tamil Nadu.

World Heart Day is celebrated worldwide every year on September 29. The theme for 2025 is 'Don't Miss a Beat'.

In September 2025, several parts of Asia were hit by an extremely dangerous and unprecedented storm, Super Typhoon Hagibis. This was the strongest tropical cyclone of 2025, with maximum sustained winds reaching 280 km/h. It severely impacted Hong Kong and southern China, disrupting the lives of millions.