Current Affairs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Women Entrepreneurship Platform

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

India International Science Festival (IISF)

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.