India stand in global gold ETF investment (Sep 2025).

• Global Ranking: In terms of global investment in Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) as of September 2025, India stands at the 7 th position.

Assets Under Management (AUM):

• The AUM of Gold ETF in India is 8.9 billion.
• It shares the 7 th position with Canada.

• Top Supplier Status: Russia continued to be the biggest supplier of crude oil in India in September 2025.
• Market Share: The Russian imports comprised 34 percent (approximately a third) of the total crude oil imports in India.

1. Objective:

• To legalise houses constructed on government and community land and give the long-term occupants ownership rights.

1. Official Announcement:

• The Union Cabinet gave a nod to a national celebration to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the national song, the "Vande Mataram."

Inauguration & Overview

• Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the first phase of Patna Metro, a milestone for the state’s urban transport.

• Phase 1 – Priority Corridor:

  • Length: 3.6 km (elevated)

  • Route: New Pataliputra Bus Terminal (ISBT) → Zero Mile → Bhootnath Station

• Public rides start: 7 October 2025