Current Affairs - October 2, 2025 Current Affairs

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has become the first individual in history to reach a net worth of $500.1 billion as of October 2025, according to Forbes. His massive fortune is primarily attributed to the growth and valuation of his companies—Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. Tesla’s strong stock performance, combined with SpaceX’s $400 billion valuation and xAI’s rising worth, have propelled Musk far ahead of other billionaires. With a proposed $1 trillion compensation plan from Tesla, analysts project he could become the world’s first trillionaire by 2033.

Sheetal Devi, the remarkable para archer from Jammu & Kashmir, clinched her maiden gold medal in the Women’s Compound Open event at the 2025 World Para Archery Championships held in Gwangju, South Korea. She defeated Türkiye’s Oznur Cure Girdi, a three-time world champion, with a score of 146–143. Born without arms due to phocomelia, Sheetal uses her legs and chin to shoot, showcasing extraordinary determination and precision. Her achievement, along with silver and bronze in team events, marks a historic milestone for Indian para archery and highlights her exceptional talent and resilience on the global stage.

Grandmaster P Iniyan from Tamil Nadu emerged as the champion of the 62nd National Chess Championship held in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He remained unbeaten across 11 rounds, securing 7 victories and 4 draws. Although he finished with the same score as 15-year-old International Master H. Goutham Krishna from Kerala, Iniyan claimed the title based on a superior Buchholz score. His consistent performance and strategic brilliance throughout the tournament earned him the prestigious national title along with a prize of ₹6 lakh, further strengthening his reputation as one of India’s top chess players.

The 12th World Para Athletics Championship 2025 is being hosted in New Delhi at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. This marks India’s first time hosting the prestigious global para-sport event, which features over 1,000 athletes from more than 100 nations competing across 186 medal events. The championship, held from September 27 to October 5, 2025, is a major milestone for Indian para sports and serves as a qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. New Delhi’s selection underscores India’s growing role in organizing large-scale international sporting events.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) joined hands with UNICEF to launch the ‘Promise to Children’ campaign during the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The initiative focuses on promoting children’s rights to education, healthcare, safety, and equal opportunities through the global influence of cricket. Featuring UNICEF ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana and Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana, the campaign uses social media engagement, cricket clinics, and public pledges to inspire global action for child welfare. UNICEF’s involvement underscores its long-standing mission to protect and empower children worldwide through collaborative partnerships and advocacy.

Tata Group, in collaboration with Airbus, is setting up India’s first private-sector helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vemagal, Karnataka. The facility will assemble, test, and deliver Airbus H125 helicopters for both civil and defence purposes, with production expected to begin in 2027. This marks a major step in India’s aerospace manufacturing capability, positioning the country as a key aviation hub in Asia. The Karnataka location was chosen for its industrial infrastructure and strategic importance in supporting India’s growing aerospace ecosystem.

The NIELIT Digital University (NDU) platform was launched by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to promote accessible and high-quality digital education across India, especially in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Semiconductors. Alongside this launch, five new NIELIT centres were inaugurated in Muzaffarpur, Balasore, Tirupati, Lunglei, and Daman. These centres aim to bridge the digital divide, strengthen regional skill development, and ensure that advanced technical education reaches students and professionals in underserved areas, aligning with India’s broader vision for a digitally empowered society and knowledge-based economy.

The Union Cabinet approved the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, aiming to strengthen India’s self-reliance in this vital agricultural sector. With an outlay of ₹11,440 crore for 2025-26 to 2030-31, the mission targets a production of 350 lakh tonnes of pulses, reducing dependency on imports and ensuring stable incomes for 2 crore farmers. The initiative includes assured procurement of key pulses like Tur, Urad, and Masoor under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the next four years. This program is a strategic effort to boost domestic production, enhance food security, and support the livelihoods of pulse farmers across India.

Abhishek Sharma created history by achieving the highest-ever rating in the ICC Men’s T20I Batter Rankings with 931 points. His record-breaking performance came after scoring a brilliant half-century against Sri Lanka during the Asia Cup. This milestone surpassed the previous best rating of 919 held by England’s Dawid Malan. In the same update, Varun Chakravarthy retained his position as the top-ranked T20I bowler, while Pakistan’s Saim Ayub became the leading all-rounder, overtaking India’s Hardik Pandya. Abhishek’s achievement highlights his growing stature as one of India’s most dynamic and consistent T20 batsmen.

The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) was held in Dubai at the World Trade Centre, bringing together 3,300 participants from over 30 countries. The summit focused on the theme “Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy” and ran alongside the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX). Additionally, the Global Alliance on Green Economy (GAGE) unveiled its 2024-2025 portfolio during the event. Dubai’s hosting of this summit highlights its growing role as a hub for sustainable development discussions, innovation in green technologies, and international collaboration on environmental initiatives.