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CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING, FINANCE & BUSINESS

Banks bid ₹90,931 crore in Reserve Bank of India’s 4-day VRR auction versus ₹1 trillion notified amount

  • Banks bid ₹90,931 crore against the notified amount of ₹1 trillion at the four-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction
  • The net liquidity in the banking system improved to a surplus of ₹12,982 crore, compared to a net deficit of ₹26,318 crore the previous day, as per RBI data.
  • Funds were parked at a cut-off rate of 5.51% during the VRR auction.
  • A VRR auction is a monetary tool used by the RBI to inject short-term liquidity into the banking system, with rates determined by market demand.
  • The Weighted Average Call Rate (WACR), the operating target of monetary policy, settled at 5.59%, compared to 5.58% previously.

Reserve Bank of India issues revised guidelines for settlement of claims of deceased bank customers

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised norms for settlement of claims on deceased customers’ accounts and lockers, requiring settlement within 15 calendar days.
  • The revised rules are titled “Reserve Bank of India (Settlement of Claims in respect of Deceased Customers of Banks) Directions, 2025” and must be implemented no later than March 31, 2026.

Key Highlights :

  • The directions cover deposit accounts, safe deposit lockers, and articles in safe custody of deceased customers.
  • In nominated accounts or accounts with survivorship clauses, payment to nominee(s)/survivor(s) shall be treated as a valid discharge of the bank’s liability.
  • For accounts without nominee/survivorship clause, banks must follow a simplified procedure if the aggregate claim is below the threshold limit.
  • The threshold limit is ₹5 lakh for co-operative banks and ₹15 lakh for other banks (or higher if fixed by the bank).
  • If the claim is above the threshold limit, banks may seek additional documents such as a succession certificate or legal heir certificate.
  • For safe deposit lockers/articles in safe custody, banks must process claims and fix a date for inventory within 15 calendar days of receiving documents.
  • If claims are not settled within 15 days, banks must communicate reasons for delay to claimants.
  • Compensation norms:
  • For deposit accounts: Bank must pay interest at Bank Rate + 4% per annum on delayed settlement.
  • For lockers/articles: Bank must pay ₹5,000 per day of delay beyond the stipulated timeline.

Non-Banking Finance Companies play key role in transmitting monetary policy across wider economy

  • Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) play an important role in monetary policy transmission due to their credit intermediation in sectors like industry, retail loans, services, and agriculture.

Key Highlights :

  • NBFCs are interconnected with banks and financial markets, which increases their significance in the transmission of monetary policy to the broader economy.
  • NBFCs depend on bank and market borrowings, so policy rate changes affect them less directly than banks.
  • Since NBFCs lack direct access to the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) window, transmission occurs indirectly through market-based channels.
  • Empirical analysis shows that a 0.33 percentage point change in NBFCs’ Weighted Average Lending Rate (WALR) occurs over three quarters, compared to 0.36 percentage point for banks.
  • NBFCs’ WALR is positively linked with the Weighted Average Call Rate (WACR), 91-day T-bill rate, and NBFC bond yields.
  • A key impediment to policy transmission is the higher cost of funds for NBFCs compared to banks, as they rely on borrowings without LAF access.
  • NBFCs charge higher lending rates due to their exposure to riskier borrowers, which weakens the pass-through of repo rate cuts.
  • The introduction of Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) is expected to strengthen NBFCs’ liquidity risk management and improve their short-term resilience.

New Development Bank to launch debut rupee bond in India before March 2026

  • The New Development Bank (NDB), backed by BRICS countries, plans to issue its first Indian rupee-denominated bond in the domestic market before March 2026.
  • NDB aims to raise $400–500 million through 3–5 year bonds in the first tranche.
  • The bond issuance is in advanced discussions with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), with final approvals pending.

Key Highlights :

  • NDB had earlier planned a rupee bond issue two years ago, but it was delayed due to lack of approvals from the government and RBI.
  • NDB has previously raised funds in Chinese yuan and South African rand, but this is its debut rupee issuance.
  • The move aligns with China and India’s push for greater international acceptance of their currencies and supports the de-dollarisation trend.
  • The onshore Indian bond market has greater depth and will help in better price discovery and liquidity diversification.
  • Multilateral agencies like the World Bank’s IFC have earlier issued rupee-denominated bonds, attracting strong investor interest.
  • NDB’s five-year strategy (2022–26) targets 30% of total financing in national currencies of member countries.
  • The issuance supports rupee internationalisation, despite the recent weakness in the rupee due to US trade and tariff pressures.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in New Delhi

  • Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman formally launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in New Delhi on 24 September 2025.
  • GSTAT strengthens the institutional framework for GST dispute resolution, offering a uniform, transparent, and efficient appellate mechanism for taxpayers.
  • The tribunal aims to ensure timely and fair resolution of disputes, promote consistency in legal interpretations, enhance taxpayer confidence, and reduce litigation delays.
  • GSTAT operates under the principle “Nagarik Devo Bhava”, emphasizing citizen-first service, simplicity, and digital integration.
  • Structure of GSTAT: 1 Principal Bench in Delhi and 31 State Benches across 45 locations, each with 2 Judicial Members, 1 Technical Member (Centre), and 1 Technical Member (State).
  • GSTAT e-Courts Portal, developed by GSTN in collaboration with NIC, allows e-filing of appeals, digital hearings, online case tracking, and case management tools.
  • Taxpayers can file appeals until 30 June 2026, giving ample time for MSMEs, startups, and individual taxpayers to prepare.
  • Benefits of GSTAT include uniformity in tax rulings across states, faster resolution of appeals, reduced legal uncertainty, and support for Make in India and Ease of Doing Business initiatives.
  • GSTAT addresses a long-standing gap in India’s indirect tax framework, ensuring the system is efficient, fair, accessible, and technologically advanced.

Reserve Bank of India Begins Household Inflation Expectations Survey in 19 Cities

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the September 2025 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) across 19 cities in India.
  • The survey aims to capture households’ perceptions of current inflation and expected inflation over the next 3 months and 1 year.
  • The IESH provides critical inputs for monetary policy, helping RBI understand inflationary trends and shape its inflation-targeting strategy.
  • Qualitative and quantitative data is collected on general price changes and specific product categories.
  • The 19 cities covered include metro cities (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad) and state capitals/others (Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Jaipur, Jammu, Lucknow, Nagpur, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram).
  • Data collection methods: Door-to-door surveys conducted by a Mumbai-based agency, Online participation available via the RBI website.
  • Survey focus areas: households’ views on prices of essential goods (food, fuel, medicines), services (transport, healthcare, education), and the cost of living.
  • The survey helps policymakers anticipate consumer behaviour and adjust interest rates and other economic tools accordingly.

Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2033 sets interest rate at 6.82% for Sept 2025–Mar 2026

  • The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2033 (GOI FRB 2033) for the period September 22, 2025 to March 21, 2026 is 6.82% per annum.
  • GOI FRB 2033 carries a coupon linked to the average of the Weighted Average Yield (WAY) of the last three auctions (from the rate fixing day).
  • Floating Rate Bonds (FRBs) are RBI-issued bonds with a dynamic interest rate that changes every six months.
  • The interest rate on FRB 2033 is 0.35% higher than the current rate on National Savings Certificates (NSC).
  • These bonds have a lock-in period of seven years.
  • The minimum investment in FRBs is ₹1,000, and investments can be made in multiples of ₹1,000.
  • The new interest rate on FRBs is announced every July and January.

Qatar enables UPI payments, starting with Qatar Duty Free as first merchant

  • NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), in partnership with Qatar National Bank (QNB) and NETSTARS, has enabled QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Qatar.
  • UPI payments went live at Qatar Duty Free outlets in Hamad International Airport, Doha, making it the first merchant to go live.
  • Qatar is the 8th country to accept UPI payments, after Bhutan, Nepal, Singapore, France, UAE, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka.
  • This development will allow Indian tourists to make real-time, cashless, and secure digital transactions using UPI apps like PhonePe, Google Pay, and BHIM.
  • Indians are the second-largest group of international visitors to Qatar, making the move strategically significant.
  • The initiative will reduce the need for carrying cash and currency exchange hassles for Indian travelers.
  • For Qatar’s retail and tourism sectors, UPI adoption is expected to boost transaction volumes, enhance interoperability, and lower operational costs.
  • NPCI International is a subsidiary of NPCI, driving the global expansion of India’s digital payment ecosystem.
  • The rollout is part of India’s push for global payment interoperability and will strengthen UPI’s international footprint.
  • NPCI International MD and CEO Ritesh Shukla

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Launches Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana

  • Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana via video conferencing.
  • During the programme, ₹10,000 was directly transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women beneficiaries, amounting to ₹7,500 crore.

Key Highlights

  • The scheme ensures one woman beneficiary per family with initial support of ₹10,000, expandable up to ₹2 lakh based on enterprise success.
  • Beneficiaries can start livelihood activities such as shops (groceries, utensils, cosmetics, toys, stationery), cattle rearing, poultry farming, tailoring, weaving, handicrafts, agriculture, and animal husbandry.
  • Training and support will be provided by Self Help Groups (SHGs) and community resource persons.
  • To aid marketing, Gramin Haat-Bazaars will be further developed across Bihar.
  • Bihar has a strong SHG ecosystem with 11 lakh groups functioning; the scheme will integrate with the recently launched Jeevika Nidhi Credit Cooperative Society.
  • The programme directly supports the Central Government’s Lakhpati Didi campaign, targeting 3 crore Lakhpati Didis nationwide, of which over 2 crore are already achieved. Bihar is projected to become the state with the highest number of Lakhpati Didis.
  • Linked central schemes and initiatives supporting women include:
    • Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – financial inclusion enabling DBT.
    • Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) – credit support.
    • Drone Didi campaign, Bima Sakhi campaign, and Bank Didi campaign – new employment avenues.
    • Ujjwala Yojana – gas connections freeing women from smoke-filled kitchens.
    • Ayushman Bharat Yojana – free treatment up to ₹5 lakh.
    • Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana – financial assistance to pregnant women.
    • PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana – free ration for over 8.5 crore beneficiaries in Bihar (now includes Usna rice distribution).
    • Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) – ensured women co-ownership in over 50 lakh houses in Bihar.
  • Recently launched Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan (17th September 2025, Vishwakarma Jayanti) is conducting 4.25 lakh health camps, providing free screenings for anemia, blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer; over 1 crore women have availed check-ups.
  • The launch programme was attended by Bihar Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar, Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, and other dignitaries, with over 1 crore women witnessing the event across Bihar.

About Bihar:

  • Capital: Patna
    • Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
    • Governor: Arif Mohammed Khan
  • National Parks: Valmiki National Park
    • Wildlife Sanctuaries: Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary, Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary, Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary

India Nominates IIT-Madras as United Nations Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence

  • India nominated the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras as a United Nations (UN) Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • The nomination was announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) at a high-level UN event in New York.
  • The recognition is under the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET) initiative to build a global network of AI hubs.
  • IIT-Madras, an Institute of Eminence, has been at the forefront of AI research, skilling, and innovation in India.
  • As a CoE, IIT-Madras will address the AI skills gap, promote ethical AI governance, and enhance inclusive access to AI technologies globally, especially across the Global South.
  • India aims to share open-source AI models, collaborate on skilling programs, and support AI-driven innovations in healthcare, agriculture, education, and governance.
  • This move strengthens India’s role in AI governance, capacity building, and inclusive digital development.

Key Highlights

  • India AI Mission launched to expand AI capabilities.
  • 38,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) already deployed for public use.
  • 300 open-source AI models hosted, with more under development.
  • Goal: skill 10 million people annually, from data annotators to AI researchers.
  • IIT-Madras will serve as a global AI hub for education, research, innovation, and policy guidance.
  • Part of a select global AI network under UN ODET to guide standards on AI safety, ethics, and governance.
  • India will host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, focusing on People, Compute, Data, and Safety to bridge the AI divide.

RECENT NEWS

  • IIT-Madras has successfully commissioned Asia’s largest shallow wave basin at its Discovery campus in Thaiyur. This research facility is designed to address complex coastal engineering challenges and is expected to make significant contributions to marine science and engineering.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Pakistan to Host Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2027 in Islamabad, Announces PM Shehbaz Sharif

  • Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in 2027 in Islamabad and directed authorities to begin preparations.
  • The next SCO Summit will be held in 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
  • The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental regional organisation focusing on political, economic, and security cooperation in Eurasia.
  • Pakistan last hosted the SCO in 2024 for the Council of Heads of Government Summit.
  • The SCO was founded in June 2001 in Shanghai and has expanded from 6 founding members into a 26-nation family (10 members, 2 observers, 14 dialogue partners).
  • The SCO Headquarters is in Beijing, China, and its RATS (Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure) is located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
  • The 10 full members are China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, and Belarus (latest).
  • The 2 observer states are Afghanistan and Mongolia, and there are 14 dialogue partners spanning Asia, Europe, and Africa.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Anand Piramal named Chairman of Piramal Finance following Piramal Enterprises merger

  • Anand Piramal has been appointed as Chairman of Piramal Finance, succeeding his father Ajay Piramal after the merger of Piramal Enterprises.
  • The leadership change was ratified during the first board meeting post-merger, approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on September 10.
  • Ajay Piramal resigned as Non-Executive Chairman of Piramal Finance but remains Chairman of Piramal Group.
  • Swati A. Piramal resigned as Non-Executive Director, while Jairam Sridharan was appointed MD & CEO of Piramal Finance.
  • New board appointments (pending shareholder approval) include Shikha Sharma as Non-Executive Director and Rajiv Mehrishi, Asheet Mehta, Anjali Bansal as Independent Directors for a 5-year term.
  • The transition marks a generational leadership shift and aligns with the group’s vision of digital-first financial services and innovation-driven growth in the NBFC sector.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS

Defence Ministry launches updated manual to simplify revenue procurement

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, replacing the 2009 manual, to govern revenue procurements (spares, ammunition).
  • The manual focuses on self-reliance, innovation, and indigenisation in defence procurement.
  • It encourages in-house design and development through collaboration with public/private industries, academia, IITs, IISc, and other institutions, leveraging young talent.
  • A 15% upfront growth provision introduced to minimise downtime and maintain advanced naval and aerial platforms.
  • For specialised goods with limited suppliers, limited tendering up to ₹50 lakh is permitted, with flexibility in exceptional cases.

Indian Army tests drone-enabled tactical operations in Exercise Siyom Prahar

  • The Indian Army conducted Exercise Siyom Prahar from September 8–10, 2025 to validate the use of drones in modern tactical operations under realistic battlefield conditions.
  • Drones were employed for surveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, and precision strikes, demonstrating their role in enhancing combat effectiveness.
  • The exercise reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to military innovation, emphasizing adaptability, technology synergy, and future readiness for evolving battlefield challenges.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Raises Stake to 24.22%, Emerges as Yes Bank’s Largest Shareholder

  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) of Japan acquired an additional 4.22% stake in Yes Bank for ₹2,850 crore.
  • With this deal, SMBC’s stake rose from 20% to 24.22%, making it Yes Bank’s largest shareholder.
  • State Bank of India (SBI) continues to hold a significant stake of over 10% in Yes Bank.
  • Four domestic rating agencies – CRISIL, ICRA, India Ratings, and CARE – have assigned AA- ratings to Yes Bank, the highest rating since March 2020.
  • A week earlier, SBI completed divestment of 13.18% stake in Yes Bank to SMBC for ₹8,888.97 crore.
  • SMBC also signed an agreement with CA Basque Investments (Carlyle Group affiliate) to increase its stake in Yes Bank further.
  • In March 2020, during the Yes Bank crisis, the RBI and Government led a rescue package in which banks led by SBI took a 79% stake to save the lender.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australia signs MoU in the area of food safety

  • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Australia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at FSSAI Headquarters, New Delhi.
  • The MoU was signed by Shri Rajit Punhani, CEO, FSSAI, and Mr. Tom Black, First Assistant Secretary, DAFF, Australia.

Key Highlights

  • The agreement marks a significant milestone in the longstanding partnership between India and Australia, reflecting their shared commitment to food safety.
  • The MoU will enhance cooperation through:
    • Exchange of best practices in food safety.
    • Knowledge sharing and technical collaboration.
    • Capacity-building initiatives for institutions in both countries.
    • Improvement in import procedures and regulatory alignment.
  • Both nations expressed confidence that the MoU will strengthen institutional ties and advance food safety standards in India and Australia.

India-Russia agree to further increase trade and strengthen cooperation in the agricultural sector

  • Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a meeting with His Excellency Mr. Dmitry Patrushev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.

Key Highlights

  • Discussions focused on deepening bilateral trade and cooperation in agriculture, particularly by expanding India’s agricultural exports.
  • Both sides discussed:
    • Improved market access for Indian agricultural products in Russia.
    • Technical partnerships to balance bilateral trade.
    • Academic exchanges and scholarships for students.
    • Joint initiatives in seed traceability systems to promote innovation and technology in agriculture.
  • Both nations reaffirmed commitment to sustainable and inclusive agricultural growth through collaboration in trade, education, research, and development.
  • Russian delegation included Mr. Maksim Markovich (Deputy Minister of Agriculture), Mr. Denis Alipov (Ambassador of Russia to India), and Mr. Sergey Dankvert (Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance).
  • Indian delegation included Shri Devesh Chaturvedi (Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare), officials from the Ministry of External Affairs, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), and other senior dignitaries.

Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology Gurugram Launches Analytical Skills Development Course in Collaboration with Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

  • Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT), Gurugram, an autonomous institute under Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, inaugurated the Analytical Skills Development Course (ASDC).
  • The programme is scheduled from 22nd September to 3rd October 2025 in collaboration with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), The Netherlands.

Key Highlights

  • Inaugural event included lighting of the lamp and launch of the Training Manual, attended by Shri Deepak Mishra (Joint Secretary, Petrochemicals, DCPC), Mr. Marting Grande (Representative, OPCW), and Dr. Mohana Krishna Reddy Mudiam (Director, IPFT) along with eminent dignitaries and international participants.
  • 16 participants from 14 countries (Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Zambia, Lesotho, Morocco, Oman, Brazil, Malawi, Barbados) attended, mainly from developing and transition economies.
  • Objective: Build technical capacity, enhance institutional expertise, and strengthen global cooperation in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
  • Training modules include:
    • Nomenclature, chemistry, degradation, and decontamination of scheduled chemicals
    • Advanced gas chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques
    • Sample preparation and derivatization methods
    • Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and OPCW proficiency testing schemes
  • The programme helps expand the pool of qualified experts for CWC-related chemical analysis, promotes peaceful applications of chemistry, ensures compliance with global standards, and encourages knowledge-sharing within the professional community.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association Unveils Mascots for 2026 World Cup

  • The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) unveiled mascots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • Three mascots represent the co-host nations:
    • Clutch the Bald Eagle (United States): Symbolizes courage, curiosity, inclusivity; plays as a midfielder representing harmony and tactical brilliance.
    • Maple the Moose (Canada): Reflects Canada’s natural beauty and cultural mosaic; plays as a goalkeeper symbolizing strength and welcoming spirit.
    • Zayu the Jaguar (Mexico): Embodies Mexico’s heritage and vibrant traditions; plays as a creative striker representing passion and rhythm.
  • This is the first time FIFA introduced multiple mascots for a senior men’s World Cup, aligning with the multi-nation hosting format.
  • The mascots aim to embody unity, diversity, and joy, while also being presented as animated footballers with unique personalities.
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that the mascots represent joy, energy, and togetherness like the World Cup itself.
  • The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest edition yet:
    • Opening Match: June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
    • Final Match: July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey (near New York City).
    • Teams: 48 (previously 32).
    • Total Matches: 104.
    • New Feature: First-ever halftime show during the final.

Ahmedabad to Host 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025

  • Ahmedabad, Gujarat will host the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship from September 28 to October 11, 2025, marking India’s debut as host for this prestigious continental event.
  • The venue is the newly inaugurated Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Narangpura, an international-standard sports facility.
  • The event is organized under the aegis of Asia Aquatics, with the Swimming Federation of India managing operations and support from the Sports Authority of Gujarat.
  • Competitions will be held in Swimming, Diving, Artistic Swimming, and Water Polo.
  • More than 900 athletes from 29 Asian countries are expected to participate.
  • The championship will also act as a qualifier for the 2026 Asian Games, giving Indian athletes the advantage of competing at home.

Key Highlights

  • This is the first time India is hosting the Asian Aquatics Championship.
  • The event strengthens India’s aspirations to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and bid for the 2036 Olympic Games.
  • Gujarat, particularly Ahmedabad, is showcasing its organizational ability, world-class infrastructure, and sporting culture.
  • Benefits include:
    • Exposure to high-level competition for Indian athletes.
    • Motivation for grassroots talent in aquatic sports.
    • Promotion of swimming and diving as professional sports pathways.
    • Legacy infrastructure for future events and training at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex.
  • The complex is expected to become a hub for aquatic sports training and talent development in India.

Ravichandran Ashwin Becomes First Indian International to Sign with Big Bash League Team

  • Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s veteran off-spinner, became the first capped Indian male cricketer to sign with a Big Bash League (BBL) team.
  • He will represent Sydney Thunder in the BBL 2025–26 season, marking a historic shift in Indian cricket policy.

Key Highlights

  • Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) prohibited active Indian male players from participating in foreign T20 leagues, allowing only the Indian Premier League (IPL) and domestic cricket.
  • Indian women cricketers have regularly featured in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), but this is the first instance for a male player.
  • Ashwin’s move was possible as he retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier in 2025, making him eligible for overseas T20 franchise contracts.
  • His signing is expected to set a precedent for other Indian players nearing retirement to extend their careers in global leagues.
  • Ashwin is also contracted to play in the International League T20 (ILT20) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from December 2, 2025 to January 4, 2026.
  • Since the BBL 2025–26 season begins on December 14, 2025, Ashwin’s BBL debut will likely happen in early January 2026, possibly mid-season, depending on Sydney Thunder’s schedule.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

World Rabies Day is celebrated on 28th September

  • World Rabies Day is celebrated on 28th September of every year.
  • Rabies is a deadly virus that spreads to people from the saliva of infected animals.
  • The 2025 theme for World Rabies Day “Act Now: You, Me, Community,”

History

  • The Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) established World Rabies Day in 2007. This day was recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • They chose the date 28th September to observe World Rabies Day in order to remember the French Scientist Louis Pasteur.
  • In 1895, the French Scientist Louis Pasteur passed away on this day (28th September) created the vaccination for rabies
  • World Rabies Day is observed in order to raise awareness about the impact of rabies on animals and humans.

World Heart Day is celebrated on 29th SeptemberX`

  • Every year World Heart Day is celebrated on 29th September.
  • The heart is the primary organ of the circulatory system. It is located between the lungs, in the middle compartment of the chest.
  • The World Heart Day 2025 theme is “Don’t Miss a Beat”.

History

  • In 1999, The World Heart Federation (WFH) along with the World Health Organization (WHO) established World Heart Day.
  • The idea to celebrate World Heart Day was proposed by Antoni Bayes de Luna, who was the president of WFH from 1997 to 1999.
  • The first celebration of this day took place on 24th September 2000. Until 2011, World Heart Day was celebrated on the last Sunday of September.
  • In 2012, the leaders in the world committed to reducing the worldwide mortality from noncommunicable diseases by 25 percent by 2025.
  • World Heart Day is observed in order to increase public awareness about cardiovascular disease.

Daily CA One- Liner: September 28th & 29th

  • Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana via video conferencing
  • India nominated the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras as a United Nations (UN) Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Artificial Intelligence
  • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Australia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at FSSAI Headquarters, New Delhi
  • Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a meeting with His Excellency Mr. Dmitry Patrushev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
  • Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT), Gurugram, an autonomous institute under Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, inaugurated the Analytical Skills Development Course
  • The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) unveiled mascots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
  • Ahmedabad, Gujarat will host the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship from September 28 to October 11, 2025, marking India’s debut as host for this prestigious continental event
  • Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s veteran off-spinner, became the first capped Indian male cricketer to sign with a Big Bash League (BBL) team.
  • Banks bid ₹90,931 crore against the notified amount of ₹1 trillion at the four-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction
  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised norms for settlement of claims on deceased customers’ accounts and lockers, requiring settlement within 15 calendar days.
  • Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) play an important role in monetary policy transmission due to their credit intermediation in sectors like industry, retail loans, services, and agriculture.
  • The New Development Bank (NDB), backed by BRICS countries, plans to issue its first Indian rupee-denominated bond in the domestic market before March 2026.
  • Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman formally launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in New Delhi on 24 September 2025.
  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the September 2025 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) across 19 cities in India.
  • The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2033 (GOI FRB 2033) for the period September 22, 2025 to March 21, 2026 is 6.82% per annum.
  • NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), in partnership with Qatar National Bank (QNB) and NETSTARS, has enabled QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Qatar.
  • Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in 2027 in Islamabad and directed authorities to begin preparations.
  • Anand Piramal has been appointed as Chairman of Piramal Finance, succeeding his father Ajay Piramal after the merger of Piramal Enterprises.
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, replacing the 2009 manual, to govern revenue procurements (spares, ammunition).
  • The Indian Army conducted Exercise Siyom Prahar from September 8–10, 2025 to validate the use of drones in modern tactical operations under realistic battlefield conditions.
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) of Japan acquired an additional 4.22% stake in Yes Bank for ₹2,850 crore.
  • World Rabies Day is celebrated on 28th September of every year.
  • Every year World Heart Day is celebrated on 29th September.

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