Current Affairs

Vajra Chandrasekera

Sri Lankan writer Vajra Chandrasekera has won the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction for his second novel, Rakesfall.

C S Rajan

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the reappointment of C S Rajan as Part-Time Chairman of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited for another term beginning January 1, 2026, until October 21, 2027.

HAL signs agreement with PJSC-UAC

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Russias United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly produce the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India.

8th Central Pay Commission

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission on 28 October 2025.

Indian Army

The Indian Army has signed a contract for the procurement of its first indigenously designed and manufactured Software Defined Radios (SDR), developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on 28 October 2025.

Exercise Ocean Sky

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has made history by becoming the first non-NATO nation to participate in Exercise Ocean Sky 2025.

Paul Biya wins again in Cameroon

Cameroons President Paul Biya was re-elected as the head of state for an eighth successive term, the countrys Constitutional Council announced the official results on 27 October 2025.

Justice Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on 27 October 2025 recommended Justice Surya Kant, the senior most judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor to office.

International Solar Alliance (ISA)

The 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly has begun at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 27 October 2025.

Under-23 World Wrestling

Sujeet Kalkal won the gold medal at the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2025, which concluded in Novi Sad, Serbia, on 27 October 2025.

Rabindranath Tagore statue unveiled in China

A bust of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore was unveiled at the Indian Embassy in Beijing on 26 October 2025.

Three advanced hovercrafts inducted into Pakistan Navy

Pakistan inducted three state-of-the-art hovercrafts in its navy to augment the naval capability and strengthen the sea frontier.

Nuclear-powered cruise missile

Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, a nuclear-capable weapon.

47th ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually participated in the 47th ASEAN Summit 2025 on 26 October 2025.

Worlds fastest high-speed train

Chinas latest bullet train, the CR450, has become the worlds fastest high-speed train, hitting a top speed of 453 km/h in trial runs.

Catherine Connolly

Independent left-wing politician Catherine Connolly was elected Irelands 10th president after a landslide victory.

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar

Associate professor of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata, Dibyendu Das, has been selected for the prestigious Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2025.

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar

The Union government has announced Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 on 25 October 2025.

United Nations Day

United Nations Day is celebrated every year on October 24.

Worlds Best Consumer Bank 2025

State Bank of India (SBI) has received global recognition for its innovation and customer-centric approach, securing two prestigious honours from New York-based Global Finance magazine the Worlds Best Consumer Bank 2025 and the Best Bank in India 2025.

World Economic Outlook (WEO) report

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Indias economy will expand by 6.6 percent in 2025-26, according to its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report.

Childrens Booker Prize

The Booker Prize Foundation announced the launch of the Childrens Booker Prize on 24 October 2025.

Paul Kapur

Indian-American security expert Paul Kapur was officially sworn in as the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the Trump administration.

Fast Patrol Vessels ICG Ship

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has launched two advanced Fast Patrol Vessels ICG Ship Ajit and ICG Ship Aparajit at Goa Shipyard Limited on 24 October 2025.

Prathiba M Singh

Prathiba M Singh, a judge of the Delhi High Court was named Chair of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Advisory Board of Judges for its 2025 27 term.

British Academy Book Prize

Indian-origin historian Sunil Amrith has won British Academy Book Prize 2025 for his latest work, The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years.

Mahe into the Navys almshouse

Cochin Shipyard Limited delivered Mahe, the first of the eight ASW SWCs (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft) to the Indian Navy on 23 October 2025.

India was re-elected

India was re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of Conference of Parties (COP10) Bureau to the International Convention against Doping in Sport.

Banking Amendment Act

The key provisions relating to nomination under the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 will come into effect from November 1, 2025, according to a notification issued by the Central Government.

Approval for arms purchases

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on 23 October 2025 approved a series of capital acquisition proposals worth around RS.79,000 crore aimed at enhancing the operational and combat capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces.

Space scientist Chitnis passes away

Renowned Indian space scientist Eknath Vasant Chitnis died on 22 October 2025 in Pune.

Indias renewable energy

Indias renewable energy capacity has witnessed a remarkable growth, rising over fivefold from 35 gigawatts in 2014 to more than 197 gigawatts.

Coal India Limited (CIL)

Coal India Limited (CIL) on 22 October 2025 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to establish the Centre for Sustainable Energy.

Neeraj Chopra

Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was conferred with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel on 22 October 2025.

Global Forest Resources Assessment

India has climbed to the ninth position globally in total forest area, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bali on 22 October 2025.

Divyanshi Jodi as No.1

Syndrela Das and Divyanshi Bhowmick have made history by claiming the No. 1 spot in the latest ITTF Under-19 Girls Doubles World Rankings, released on 21 October 2025.

Tuvalu

The Government of Tuvalu has officially become the 90th State Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), following its formal endorsement of the IUCN Statutes.

Antibiotic, Nafithromycin, developed with indigenous knowledge

India has developed its first indigenously discovered antibiotic, Nafithromycin, marking a significant milestone in the countrys pursuit of self-reliance in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Takaichi becomes Prime Minister of Japan

Sanae Takaichi has become the Japans first female Prime Minister on 21 October 2025.

649 flight routes under UDAN

Ministry of Civil Aviation said that the Regional Connectivity Scheme Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) has facilitated over 1.56 crore passengers through 3.23 lakh flights in nine years.

World Health Organization (WHO)

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a global call for abstracts highlighting impactful and scalable applications of Artificial Intelligence in health systems.

UNESCO report

According to UNESCOs Global Education Monitoring (GEM) team, at least 133 million girls still remain out of school across the globe.

State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI)

The Ministry of Mines released the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) and corresponding State rankings, marking what it described as a major step towards promoting mining sector reforms at the State level.

Titanium and Superalloy Materials Plant

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Titanium and Superalloy Materials Plant at the Strategic Materials Technology Complex of PTC Industries in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Rajnath Singh reiterated that India would acquire true strength only when it can manufacture its own materials, components, chips, and alloys.

Defence ship Magadala enters the water

The sixth vessel, named as INS Magdala, in the series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) was launched at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi.

China launches Pakistani satellite

China launched a Pakistani remote sensing satellite along with two of its own onboard a single rocket on 19 October 2025.

Women Entrepreneurship Platform

NITI Aayogs Women Entrepreneurship Platform and DP World, announced a joint initiative We Rise Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises.

Tanvi Sharma

Indias Tanvi Sharma won a silver medal in the girls singles event at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 badminton tournament in Guwahati, Assam, on 19 October 2025.

Nirmal Kumar Minda

Nirmal Kumar Minda took over as new President of industry chamber Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).

India International Science Festival (IISF)

The 11th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) will be held in Chandigarh in December 2025.

The effect of the sun on the sedge

Chandrayaan-2 has made the first-ever observation of the effects of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from the Sun on the Moons exosphere.

Jyothi Surekha Vennam

Indias Jyothi Surekha Vennam won a bronze medal in the womens individual compound event at the Archery World Cup Final 2025 in Nanjing, the Peoples Republic of China, on 18 October 2025.

Channing Tatum passes away

Noted Chinese physicist and Nobel Laureate Chen Ning Yang, died in Beijing on 18 October 2025.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on October 17 to raising awareness about the ongoing challenges of poverty worldwide.

Zoravar Singh Sandhu

Zoravar Singh Sandhu won a bronze in the mens trap event to open Indias medal account at the ISSF World Championship 2025 Shotgun in Athens, Greece, on 17 October 2025.

Michael Randrianirina

Madagascars coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on 17 October 2025, days after seizing power in a dramatic youth-led uprising that forced out former leader Andry Rajoelina.

Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the third production line of the HAL Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft and the second production line of the HAL HTT-40 trainer aircraft at the Nashik facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on 17 October 2025.

Torpedo Cum Missile Barge LSAM 25

The Indian Navy inducted its 11th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge LSAM 25 (Yard 135) at an induction ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 17 October 2025.

India-Central Asia meeting

They agreed to work closely with Afghanistan in addressing security challenges, as well as in the areas of connectivity and economic development, which could form the basis of long-term stability.

Roshani Adhikari Pathak

Former Chairperson of Nepal Forum of Environment Journalists (NEFEJ) Roshani Adhikari Pathak was elected the Regional Council Member for West and South Asia of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for 2026-2029.

Indias food security infrastructure

Indias food security infrastructure, among the largest in the world, currently serves over 81 crore people, combining nutritional access with technological transparency to ensure no one is left behind.

India elected as co-chair

India was elected as the Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP).

India and Brazil agreed to expand their existing trade

On 16 October 2025, India and Brazil agreed to significantly expand their existing trade agreement between India and the MERCOSUR bloc, aiming to enhance bilateral trade and investment.

Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA)

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new innovation initiative the Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) to strengthen Indias digital identity ecosystem and combat emerging security threats such as deepfakes, spoofing, and presentation attacks.

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)

The Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) signed an MoU to develop 300 MW of solar-based renewable energy projects across DRDO establishments in India.

Anant Goenka

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has appointed Anant Goenka as its President-Elect for 2025 26.

Commonwealth Games

The Indian city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, was recommended as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board said on 15 October 2025.

Fifth edition of Samudra Shakti

The Indian Navy is hosting the fifth edition of the bilateral maritime exercise Samudra Shakti with the Indonesian Navy from October 14 to 17, at Visakhapatnam.

World Standards Day

World Standards Day is observed annually on October 14 to celebrate the crucial contribution of technical standards to our globalized, modern world.

Sonali Ghosh

Sonali Ghosh, the Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, has become the first Indian to receive an international award for innovation in national parks and protected area sustainability.

Mission Drishti

Space-tech startup GalaxEye said, it will launch the worlds first multi-sensor Earth observation (EO) satellite Mission Drishti in the first quarter of next year (2026), marking the beginning of setting up a constellation of satellites over the next four years.

Hindustan Shipyard gets Mini Ratna status

Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam was granted Mini-Ratna status by the Government of India on 14 October 2025.

Khuralsukh Ukhna meets Narendra Modi

India and Mongolia inked ten MoUs following bilateral and delegation level between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa in New Delhi on 14 October 2025.

Human Rights Council

India has been elected unopposed to the Human Rights Council for the seventh time for a three-year term (2026-28) starting next year.

PM Gati Shakti portal

The government on 13 October 2025, has opened the PM Gati Shakti portal to the private sector to help them optimise last-mile delivery services and develop infrastructure-based applications.

Net direct tax collections at Rs. 11.89 lakh crore

Indias net direct tax revenue climbed 6.33 percent to over Rs.11.89 lakh crore in the current fiscal year 2025-26 (till October 12), driven by stronger corporate tax collections and slower refund payouts.

India-Australia joint military exercise

The 4th edition of India-Australia joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND-2025, commenced at Irwin Barracks, Perth, Australia on 13 October 2025.

Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic

The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for 2025 was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt on 13 October 2025.

Unified Markets Interface (UMI)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has developed a Unified Markets Interface (UMI) which is envisioned as new next generation financial market infrastructure.

Bhawna Chaudhary

Inspector Bhawna Chaudhary became the first woman flight engineer in the Border Security Force (BSF) air wing.

T-Chip

Hyderabad has become home to the countrys first-ever Semiconductor Innovation Museum, launched by T-Chip ((Technology Chip Innovation Programme) on 12 October 2025.

Sugar exports to reach 7.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25

India exported an estimated 7.75 lakh tonnes (775,000 tonnes) of sugar in the 2024-25 marketing year (October to September), the All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA) announced on 12 October 2025.

PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two major schemes in the agriculture sector, with an outlay of Rs 35,440 crore on 11 October 2025.

Sonali Sen Gupta

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Sonali Sen Gupta as Executive Director (ED).

National Green Hydrogen Mission

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has formally recognised three major ports as Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

Jasprit Bumrah

The fastest Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah became the first Indian seamer to play 50 matches across formats.

India and UK

India and the UK signed a strategic partnership at India Mobile Congress 2025 to jointly drive innovation in the digital connectivity space with an investment of 24 million pounds (about Rs.282 crore) in the next four years.

National Post Day

National Post Day is celebrated across India on October 10 to honor the Indian Postal Department (India Post) for its remarkable contribution to communication, public service delivery, and rural empowerment.

PV Sindhu

Indian badminton player PV Sindhu was named on the BWF Athletes Commission for the 2026-2029 term.

National Red List Roadmap and Vision

India unveiled its National Red List Roadmap and Vision for the next five years at the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi to strengthen biodiversity conservation.

SAKSHAM

The Indian Army has initiated procurement of the indigenous SAKSHAM Counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Grid, a cutting-edge command and control network designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralise enemy drones in real time.

María Corina Machado

The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 was awarded to María Corina Machado. She got this award “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy”, the Swedish Academy announced on10 October 10, 2025.

Modi meets British Prime Minister in Kiev

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Mumbai on 9 October 2025.

India-Australia Defense Ministers Meeting

Australia and India have taken significant steps to strengthen their defence partnership, with both nations committing to an expanded framework of cooperation across land, air, maritime, and industrial domains.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer in history to become a billionaire.

Nobel Prize in literature

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in literature to Hungarian novelist and screenwriter Laszlo Krasznahorkai.

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.