UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS

On 1st October 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a six-year program called the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses 2025.”

The World Health Organization (WHO) has included sunscreen in its Model List of Essential Medicines. This decision is considered a major relief, especially for people with albinism living in Africa and other sunny regions.

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.

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

On 10 September 2025, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched Adi Sanskriti (Beta Version) during the National Conference – Adi Karmyogi Abhiyan at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Recently, the Meghalaya Tourism Department unveiled the Autumn Calendar 2025.

The Indian prison system is a legacy of the colonial era. It was created under the Prisons Act, 1894, which primarily focused on punishing offenders and instilling fear.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted security clearance to Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) for the first time. This is a significant step for India’s civil aviation sector.

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched a new digital module on the UMEED portal.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has recommended reforms in toll collection, including eliminating indefinite toll collection and increasing transparency. According to the data, toll collection is expected to reach Rs 55,000 crore in the year 2023-24, which is much higher than Rs 1,046 crore in the year 2005-06.