27/09/2025
Here are some of today’s key current affairs (27 September 2025) with brief explanations:
📰 Today’s Current Affairs
1. Govt approves 4-Pillar Strategy to Strengthen India’s Shipbuilding & Maritime Sector
The Union Cabinet, led by PM Modi, cleared a ₹69,725 crore framework to boost domestic shipbuilding, financing, shipyard capacity, skills & policy reforms.
2. India & Australia sign MRA for Organic Products
A Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) was inked to facilitate trade in organic produce, strengthening their economic ties.
3. MoD signs deal for 97 Tejas Mk1A jets
The Ministry of Defence finalized a contract worth ₹62,370 crore with HAL for 97 Tejas Mk1A aircraft for the Indian Air Force.
4. RBI issues Digital Payment Authentication Directions (effective April 2026)
New guidelines were released to strengthen security for digital payments and authentication.
5. India’s Forest Environmental Accounting advances
The 8th edition of Environmental Accounting (Forests) was published, revealing updated metrics on forest carbon stocks and forest area valuation.
6. NGT halts construction near Pallikaranai Marsh
The National Green Tribunal ordered a ban on construction within 1 km of the Pallikaranai marshland to protect the ecosystem.
7. IUCN formally recognises India’s Dugong Conservation Reserve in Palk Bay
The reserve has been accepted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, validating conservation efforts for dugongs.
8. National Initiative on Water Security launched
The central government rolled out a scheme to bolster water conservation, management, and rural water works under MGNREGA.
9. India–Pakistan 2025 floods: severe monsoon impacts
Heavy rains and dam releases have caused flooding in parts of northern India (including J&K) and Pakistan, affecting thousands of villages.
10. India enters Asia Cup 2025 final vs Pakistan
For the first time in Asia Cup history, India and Pakistan will meet in the tournament final, scheduled on 28 September 2025 in Dubai.