- Ayurveda Day Observed on Autumnal Equinox for Global Promotion
SUBJECT: NATIONAL
- Ayurveda Day 2025 is celebrated on September 23, aligning with the autumnal equinox to symbolize natural balance, a core Ayurvedic principle.
- Shift from traditional Dhanteras date was notified by the Ministry of Ayush on March 23, 2025, for annual consistency and global outreach.
- Nationwide events include wellness seminars, yoga sessions, and awareness drives to integrate Ayurveda into public health systems.
- Over 500 events planned across states to promote preventive healthcare through traditional knowledge systems.
- Concepts: Ministry of Ayush, formed in 2014 under Article 47 (DPSP), promotes indigenous systems; National Ayush Mission enhances accessibility.
- Supports WHO’s recognition of Ayurveda, fostering evidence-based research for global integration.
2. GST 2.0 Launch Ushers in Simplified Tax Regime
SUBJECT: ECONOMY
- Prime Minister launched GST 2.0 on September 22, 2025, as ‘GST Bachat Utsav’, reducing slabs to 5% and 18% for lower costs and compliance.
- Includes automated FPI registration and streamlined invoicing, addressing ₹60,000 crore equity outflows since July 2025.
- Projected to raise revenue by 15% in FY26, benefiting MSMEs with faster input tax credits and digital tracking.
- Targets post-pandemic fiscal recovery with equitable Centre-State sharing mechanisms.
- Concepts: GST Council (Article 279A) ensures cooperative federalism; 101st Amendment Act, 2016, unified indirect taxes.
- Aligns with Finance Commission’s recommendations for efficient revenue mobilization.
3. Exports Show Resilience with 2.5% Growth in Early FY26
SUBJECT: ECONOMY
- Merchandise exports rose 2.52% to $184.13 billion in April-August 2025, led by pharma, engineering, and textiles despite rupee at 88.30/USD.
- Diversification to green products and PLI boosts (20% YoY in electronics) counter US trade headwinds.
- Key markets like US and EU drive growth, supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat’s export targets.
- Bond yield pressures signal inflation vigilance, but forex reserves provide stability.
- Concepts: EXIM Policy 2023 aids export promotion; WTO TFA streamlines trade procedures.
- Trajectory supports $2 trillion export goal by 2030 under Foreign Trade Policy.
4. ICGS Adamya Commissioned for Enhanced Bay of Bengal Patrols
SUBJECT: DEFENCE
- Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS ‘Adamya’ on September 19, 2025, at Paradip, Odisha – a 2,500-tonne indigenous vessel for multi-mission operations.
- Built by GRSE under Project ‘S’, features 30mm guns, helicopter ops, and surveillance for EEZ enforcement.
- Enhances anti-poaching, disaster relief, and piracy response in vital trade corridors.
- Part of 200-ship indigenization goal by 2027, reducing imports to 40%.
- Concepts: SAGAR Initiative ensures regional maritime security; Article 51A(g) mandates environmental protection.
- Reinforces Operation Sankalp’s anti-threat mandate.
5. ISRO Advances ‘Guardian’ Satellites for Orbital
SUBJECT: DEFENCE
- ISRO prototypes ‘guardian satellites’ to protect NavIC and GSAT assets from collisions and debris by 2026.
- Triggered by near-miss incidents, tech includes ASAT evasion and real-time tracking for 50+ active satellites.
- Integral to C4ISR, telecom, and banking, with integration into Defence Space Agency.
- Draws from US Space Force models, enhancing deterrence in militarized space.
- Concepts: Outer Space Treaty 1967 bans space WMDs; Article 51 supports self-defence rights.
- Aligns with 2024 Space Policy for strategic autonomy.
