UPSC Current Affairs 2 October 2025

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

RBI allows banks to fund M&As, lend in rupee to residents of India's neighbours, Pg1.

RBI permits banks to fund M&As and extend rupee loans to neighboring countries, boosting financial markets and internationalizing the rupee.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

RBI allows banks to fund M&As, lend in rupee to residents of India's neighbours, Pg1.

RBI permits banks to fund M&As and extend rupee loans to neighboring countries, boosting financial markets and internationalizing the rupee.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

In a first, monument conservation will open to pvt players, Pg1.

ASI allows private players in monument conservation for the first time through National Culture Fund, aiming faster project completion.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

In a first, monument conservation will open to pvt players, Pg1.

ASI allows private players in monument conservation for the first time through National Culture Fund, aiming faster project completion.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Malaysia sends word on Trump visit, Delhi looks at a meeting between PM and him, Pg1.

India explores Modi-Trump meeting in Malaysia amid ASEAN summit; Putin's December visit to India is planned, despite US tensions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Malaysia sends word on Trump visit, Delhi looks at a meeting between PM and him, Pg1.

India explores Modi-Trump meeting in Malaysia amid ASEAN summit; Putin's December visit to India is planned, despite US tensions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Air quality warning system improving, but long way to go; old data a problem: Study, Pg4.

Delhi's air quality forecasting shows 80% accuracy, but outdated data limits effectiveness, hindering proactive pollution control measures.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Air quality warning system improving, but long way to go; old data a problem: Study, Pg4.

Delhi's air quality forecasting shows 80% accuracy, but outdated data limits effectiveness, hindering proactive pollution control measures.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cabinet clears 4-lane highway passing through Kaziranga, Pg7.

Cabinet approves ₹6,957 crore highway project through Kaziranga with 34-km elevated corridor for animal passage, aiming enhanced connectivity.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cabinet clears 4-lane highway passing through Kaziranga, Pg7.

Cabinet approves ₹6,957 crore highway project through Kaziranga with 34-km elevated corridor for animal passage, aiming enhanced connectivity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Cabinet hikes MSP for six Rabi crops, wheat sees ₹160 increase, Pg7.

Government raises MSP for six Rabi crops, wheat gets ₹160 hike; ₹11,440 crore pulses mission approved for self-sufficiency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Cabinet hikes MSP for six Rabi crops, wheat sees ₹160 increase, Pg7.

Government raises MSP for six Rabi crops, wheat gets ₹160 hike; ₹11,440 crore pulses mission approved for self-sufficiency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education Sector

Govt approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states, UTs, Pg7.

Government approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states/UTs, focusing on underserved and aspirational districts, costing ₹5,862.55 crore.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education Sector

Govt approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states, UTs, Pg7.

Government approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states/UTs, focusing on underserved and aspirational districts, costing ₹5,862.55 crore.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

In top court, MP govt justifies OBC quota hike that breaks 50% ceiling, Pg8.

Madhya Pradesh defends 27% OBC quota in Supreme Court, citing historical backwardness and challenging 50% reservation ceiling.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

In top court, MP govt justifies OBC quota hike that breaks 50% ceiling, Pg8.

Madhya Pradesh defends 27% OBC quota in Supreme Court, citing historical backwardness and challenging 50% reservation ceiling.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

H125 Airbus choppers to be made in Karnataka's Vemagal, Pg9.

Airbus partners with Tata to manufacture H125 helicopters in Karnataka, boosting India's aerospace manufacturing and defense capabilities by 2027.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

H125 Airbus choppers to be made in Karnataka's Vemagal, Pg9.

Airbus partners with Tata to manufacture H125 helicopters in Karnataka, boosting India's aerospace manufacturing and defense capabilities by 2027.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

‘America unlikely to change tariff stance based on SC ruling’, Pg13.

US to maintain tariffs regardless of Supreme Court ruling on Trump's trade powers, impacting India trade negotiations.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

‘America unlikely to change tariff stance based on SC ruling’, Pg13.

US to maintain tariffs regardless of Supreme Court ruling on Trump's trade powers, impacting India trade negotiations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, retains ‘neutral’ policy stance, Pg13.

RBI maintains repo rate at 5.5%, projects 6.8% FY26 GDP growth, and lowers inflation forecast amid GST reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, retains ‘neutral’ policy stance, Pg13.

RBI maintains repo rate at 5.5%, projects 6.8% FY26 GDP growth, and lowers inflation forecast amid GST reforms.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI to relax curbs on loans against shares, IPO financing, Pg13.

RBI eases financing norms: Share-backed loans capped at ₹1 crore, IPO funding at ₹25 lakh to boost capital markets.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI to relax curbs on loans against shares, IPO financing, Pg13.

RBI eases financing norms: Share-backed loans capped at ₹1 crore, IPO funding at ₹25 lakh to boost capital markets.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

Deforestation disrupts Amazon's 'flying rivers', intensifying droughts and threatening rainforest-to-savanna shift, warns scientists.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

Deforestation disrupts Amazon's 'flying rivers', intensifying droughts and threatening rainforest-to-savanna shift, warns scientists.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI rate cuts and growth, Pg15.

RBI holds rates, unveils measures to boost bank lending, infrastructure finance, and corporate deals amid growth concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI rate cuts and growth, Pg15.

RBI holds rates, unveils measures to boost bank lending, infrastructure finance, and corporate deals amid growth concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

FIU sends notices to offshore crypto exchanges

FIU-India issues notices to 25 offshore crypto exchanges for AML non-compliance, orders app takedowns under PML Act, 2002.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

FIU sends notices to offshore crypto exchanges

FIU-India issues notices to 25 offshore crypto exchanges for AML non-compliance, orders app takedowns under PML Act, 2002.

News Analysis

RBI allows banks to fund M&As, lend in rupee to residents of India's neighbours, Pg1.

RBI allows banks to fund M&As, lend in rupee to residents of India's neighbours, Pg1.

In a first, monument conservation will open to pvt players, Pg1.

In a first, monument conservation will open to pvt players, Pg1.

Malaysia sends word on Trump visit, Delhi looks at a meeting between PM and him, Pg1.

Malaysia sends word on Trump visit, Delhi looks at a meeting between PM and him, Pg1.

Air quality warning system improving, but long way to go; old data a problem: Study, Pg4.

Air quality warning system improving, but long way to go; old data a problem: Study, Pg4.

Cabinet clears 4-lane highway passing through Kaziranga, Pg7.

Cabinet clears 4-lane highway passing through Kaziranga, Pg7.

Cabinet hikes MSP for six Rabi crops, wheat sees ₹160 increase, Pg7.

Cabinet hikes MSP for six Rabi crops, wheat sees ₹160 increase, Pg7.

Govt approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states, UTs, Pg7.

Govt approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states, UTs, Pg7.

In top court, MP govt justifies OBC quota hike that breaks 50% ceiling, Pg8.

In top court, MP govt justifies OBC quota hike that breaks 50% ceiling, Pg8.

H125 Airbus choppers to be made in Karnataka's Vemagal, Pg9.

H125 Airbus choppers to be made in Karnataka's Vemagal, Pg9.

‘America unlikely to change tariff stance based on SC ruling’, Pg13.

‘America unlikely to change tariff stance based on SC ruling’, Pg13.

RBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, retains ‘neutral’ policy stance, Pg13.

RBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, retains ‘neutral’ policy stance, Pg13.

RBI to relax curbs on loans against shares, IPO financing, Pg13.

RBI to relax curbs on loans against shares, IPO financing, Pg13.

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

RBI rate cuts and growth, Pg15.

RBI rate cuts and growth, Pg15.

FIU sends notices to offshore crypto exchanges

FIU sends notices to offshore crypto exchanges

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