Current Affairs – September 23, 2025
Government & Policy
Global Food Regulators Summit 2025
Union Health Minister JP Nadda unveiled the logo and brochure at Nirman Bhawan.
The summit will be held on 26–27 September at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Theme: “Evolving Food Systems – Yatha Annam Tatha Manah”.
The summit will also launch the “Eat Right Thali” book featuring traditional thalis from all states.
It aims to bring together global regulators for discussions on food safety, nutrition, and health.
7 Years of Ayushman Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the scheme’s anniversary.
Highlighted how it ensured affordable healthcare access for millions.
Reduced financial burden of hospitalization for poor families.
Stressed on dignity, inclusivity, and scale of the scheme.
Called it a healthcare revolution in India.
10th National Ayurveda Day
Celebrated at All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa.
Theme: “Ayurveda for People, Ayurveda for Planet”.
Inaugurated by MoS AYUSH Prataprao Jadhav.
Discussions held on sustainable and eco-friendly healthcare practices.
Promoted Ayurveda as a preventive and holistic system of medicine.
Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign
PM Modi urged citizens to participate actively.
Campaign reflects national pride and collective responsibility.
Focus on public cleanliness drives and mass participation.
Part of strengthening the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Citizens asked to make cleanliness a lifestyle habit.
Nagaland Job Reservation Commission
Nagaland government formed a commission to review job reservations.
Headed by retired IAS officer A.R. Rama Krishnan.
Objective: ensure equitable representation of all tribes in state jobs.
Will assess the current policy and suggest reforms.
Expected to bring balance and inclusivity in employment.
Economy & Business
GST Reforms (from Sept 23, 2025)
GST rates revised on many daily-use items.
Personal care products like soap, shampoo, toothpaste – cut from 18% to 5%.
Paneer, milk, Indian breads – moved to 0% GST.
Noodles, chocolates, coffee – reduced from 12% to 5%.
Toys, sports goods, textiles – brought down to 5%.
Aim: lower consumer prices and boost consumption.
PMI Data – September 2025
Composite PMI slipped to 61.9 (from 63.2 in August).
Manufacturing PMI at 58.5; Services PMI at 61.6.
Shows a slight slowdown, but still indicates strong growth.
Business confidence reached a 7-month high.
Firms expect to benefit from GST cuts and demand recovery.
Government Borrowing Plan – H2 FY26
Govt kept borrowing target unchanged at ₹6.8 lakh crore.
Total FY26 borrowing stands at ₹14.82 lakh crore.
Fiscal deficit goal: 4.4% of GDP.
Shows govt’s commitment to fiscal discipline.
Positive signal for bond markets and financial stability.
KEC International Bags Record Order
Won its largest EPC order worth ₹3,243 crore.
Projects in UAE and Americas for power transmission.
Year-to-date orders now ₹11,700 crore.
Boosts India’s global EPC presence.
Company shares jumped after announcement.
PhonePe gets RBI Approval
Received final nod to act as a Payment Aggregator.
Can now provide direct merchant payment services.
Strengthens India’s digital payments ecosystem.
Expands reach of cashless economy vision.
Adds competition in fintech sector.
Bank of Baroda launches eRUPI Vouchers
Introduced P2P eRUPI gift vouchers.
Enables digital prepaid gifting for customers.
Vouchers redeemable at partner outlets.
Promotes cashless and transparent transactions.
Useful for corporates and individuals alike.
Core Sector Growth – Aug 2025
Eight infrastructure sectors grew 6.3% in August.
Highest growth in 13 months.
Growth led by coal, cement, steel, and electricity.
Indicates industrial recovery.
Positive for GDP momentum.
Inflation – August 2025
CPI inflation dropped to 2.07%.
WPI inflation fell to 0.52%.
Reflects cooling price pressures.
Good news for consumers.
But could signal sluggish demand in economy.
Social Issues & Rights
International Day of Sign Languages
Observed on 23rd September.
Theme: “No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights”.
Event held in New Delhi.
Attended by Social Justice Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar.
Stressed importance of sign language for equality.
NHRC Action on Newborn Death
NHRC took action after infant died at IHBAS Delhi.
Reported lack of facilities; delivery in a washroom.
Commission demanded a report from Delhi Govt.
Highlights healthcare gaps in public hospitals.
Push for accountability and reforms.
DGR Job Fair for Armed Forces Officers
Held on 22nd September in New Delhi.
Organized by Directorate General of Resettlement.
26 companies participated.
100+ vacancies offered to retiring officers.
Over 300 officers benefited.
Rajasthan Employees’ Protest
Scheduled for 24th September in Jaipur.
Employees demand implementation of budget promises.
Raise issues of pending pay and benefits.
Reflects discontent in workforce.
May impact public services if unresolved.