• The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ended the acceptance of cheque and money order payments for all immigration-related filings. Starting in November 2025, applicants must now make payments electronically through Form G-1650, marking a major shift toward a digital and paperless immigration system.

• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Adaptation Gap Report (AGR) 2025 warns of a growing global shortfall in climate adaptation finance amid worsening climate-related disasters. The report highlights that while adaptation needs are surging, funding commitments remain grossly inadequate, leaving developing nations increasingly vulnerable to floods, droughts, and rising sea levels.

India has earned global acclaim by achieving three Guinness World Records under the “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan” (SNSPA), a nationwide initiative focused on women’s health and preventive care. Conducted between September 17 and October 2, 2025, the campaign marked a major milestone in India’s public health efforts, coinciding with Poshan Maah and reflecting a strong push for women-centric wellness programs.

• The Government of India has issued the first batch of import licences to four domestic firms, including the Indian arms of Hitachi and Continental India, allowing them to directly import rare earth (RE) magnets from China. The decision provides critical relief to the automotive and electric vehicle (EV) sectors, which have struggled since Beijing tightened export controls on these essential materials in April 2025.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s first fully digital Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on the state’s 25th foundation day. Named the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum, the project is built at a cost of ₹50 crore over 10 acres and will serve as a global centre showcasing tribal heritage, valor, and contributions to India’s freedom struggle. Alongside the inauguration, the Prime Minister will launch infrastructure projects worth ₹14,260 crore across multiple sectors.