Current Affairs

Indian Air Force Day

Indian Air Force Day is observed annually on October 8, commemorating the establishment of one of the nations most respected armed forces organisations.

California declares Diwali a holiday

California has officially recognised the Diwali festival as a state holiday.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2025 has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M Yaghi.

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 8 October 2025 to enhance cooperation in the areas of research, training, technology development and capacity building related to narcotics control and cyber-enabled drug crimes.

Pioneering roadmap titled AI

NITI Aayog on 8 October 2025 launched a Pioneering roadmap titled AI for Inclusive Societal Development, a first-of-its-kind national effort to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and frontier technologies to transform the lives and livelihoods of Indias 490 million informal workers.

Satcom Summit was inaugurated by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated the Satcom Summit on “Space Networks for Universal Connectivity” at the India Mobile Congress 2025 (IMC 2025) in New Delhi on 8 October 2025.

India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism

The 7th meeting of the India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM) was held in New Delhi on 7 October 2025.

Nobel Prizes Physics

United States based scientists John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for research into quantum mechanical tunneling.

World Bank raises growth rate forecasts

The World Bank has raised Indias growth forecast for FY26 to 6.5, up from its earlier projection of 6.3 in June.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY)

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) has crossed a milestone in promoting household adoption of solar energy, with Public Sector Banks (PSBs) sanctioning over 5.79 lakh loan applications amounting to Rs.10,907 crore as of September 2025.

Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA)

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and the Tri-Services, has formally released the Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) Standard 1.0 a major milestone toward achieving self-reliance and interoperability in Indias military communication systems.

Nobel Prize

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for their work on how immune systems work in determining what should be attacked or protected.

Sebastien Lecornu

Frances new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned on 6 October 2025, after allies and foes alike threatened to topple his government.

MY Bharat-National Service Scheme

President Droupadi Murmu presented the MY Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2022 23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 6 October 2025.

INS Androth

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second vessel in its series of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at a ceremonial event held at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on 6 October 2025.

10th National Level Pollution Response Exercise

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the 10th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) along with the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) and Preparedness Meeting off the coast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on October 5-6.

Indias Unified Payments Interface

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal launched Indias Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the Lulu Mall in Doha on 6 October 2025.

World Teachers Day

World Teachers Day is celebrated every year on October 5 to honour teachers crucial role to build the future of a country.

Shubhanshu Shukla

Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS), was appointed as the brand ambassador for the Viksit Bharat Buildathon on 5 October 2025.

World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC)

According to a report by the World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC), the international travel and tourism sector will support 9.1 crore new jobs in the next 10 years, accounting for one in every three jobs created globally.

World Para Athletics Championships

The 12th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships concluded on 5 October 2025.

Massive war games between India and Britain

The bilateral Exercise KONKAN-2025 between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy commenced off the western coast of India on 5 October 2025.

Ship Akshar

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned Ship Akshar, the second of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), at Karaikal, Puducherry on 4 October 2025.

Worlds highest motorable road

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has achieved a new milestone by constructing the worlds highest motorable road at Mig La Pass in eastern Ladakh, situated at an altitude of 19,400 feet.

Hurun India Rich List

According to the 14th edition of the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025, Mukesh Ambani and his family have regained the title of Indias richest, with a remarkable net worth of Rs.9.55 lakh crore.

PM-SETU

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled various youth-focused initiatives worth over Rs.62,000 crore on 4 October 2025.

Mansukh Mandaviya

On 3 October 2025, India was conferred with the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) award 2025 for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security.

Abhishek Sharma

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has made history by achieving the highest-ever rating of 931 points in the ICC Mens T20I Batter Rankings.

Indias first Dugong Conservation Reserve

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) officially recognized Indias first Dugong Conservation Reserve, located in Palk Bay, Tamil Nadu, during the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress.

Erupted volcano in Andaman

Indias only mud volcano at Baratang in Andaman and Nicobar Islands has again erupted on 2 October 2025.

World Para Athletics Championships

At the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India bagged four medals on 3 October 2025, including two gold and two bronze to take the overall tally to 15.

The International Day of Non-Violence

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed every year on October 2.

Indias first private sector helicopter final assembly line

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) will set up Indias first private sector helicopter final assembly line (FAL) to build the Airbus H125 in Vemagal, Karnataka.

GST collections climbed to Rs.1.89 lakh crore in 2025

GST collections climbed to Rs.1.89 lakh crore in 2025 September, marking a 9.1 percent (Rs.1.73 lakh crore) increase from the year-ago period (2024 September).

The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) comes into effect from 1 October 2025.

The World Weightlifting Championships 2025

Mirabai Chanu clinched a silver medal in the womens 48kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Forde, Norway, on 2 October 2025.

Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away in Uttar Pradesh

Eminent Hindustani classical vocalist and Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away in Uttar Pradesh on 2 October 2025. He was 89.

NIELIT Digital University (NDU)

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the NIELIT Digital University (NDU) on 2 October 2025.

The countrys first-ever Child Protection Innovation Fund

UNICEF India has launched the countrys first-ever Child Protection Innovation Fund (CPIF), to strengthen the child protection workforce, improve access to social protection schemes, support adolescent girls, and promote online safety.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on 1 October 2025 became the first person ever to achieve a net worth of nearly $500 billion, propelled by a rebound in the EV companys shares and surging valuations of the tech entrepreneurs other startups this year (2025).

The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES)

The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 1 October 2025, drawing more than 3,300 participants from over 30 countries.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi release a commemorative postage stamp and a coin to mark 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on 1 October 2025 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 1 October 2025, approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2026-27 marketing season.

Department of Youth Affairs (DoYA)

Union Minister for Youth Affairs Sports and Labour Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the MY Bharat Mobile Application on 1 October 2025, to strengthen youth engagement and leadership through technology.