Dear Readers, Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs of Oct 08th to 14th Oct 2025. Candidates those who are preparing for Upcoming SBIClerk 2025 and other competitive exams can make use of it.

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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

• The Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on the 8th of October of every year in India.
• World Post Day is celebrated on 9th October of every year.
• World Sight Day is an International Day of Awareness, held annually on the second Thursday of October. This year, World Sight Day is observed on the 9th of October 2025
• World Egg Day is observed annually on the second Friday in October. This year, World Egg Day is on the 10th of October 2025
• World Mental Health Day falls on the 10th of October. 
• International Day of Girl Child will occur on October 11
• World Arthritis Day falls on October 12.
• The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed on the 13th of October
• World Standards Day is observed annually on the 14th of October.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved four major Indian Railways projects costing 24,634 crore
• An Indian Parliamentary Delegation, led by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, is attending the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC)in Bridgetown, Barbados, from 5–12 October 2025, serving as a platform for dialogue on democracy, technological transformation, and inclusive governance
• Telangana’s Bathukamma Festival achieved two Guinness World Records — for the largest floral arrangement and the most synchronized female dance participants, showcasing the festival’s cultural richness and collective spirit
• The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)officially recognized India’s first Dugong Conservation Reserve in Palk Bay, Tamil Nadu during the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress
• The fourth edition of “Trade Watch Quarterly”for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2024–25 (January–March 2025) was released by Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NITI Aayog, in New Delhi.
• The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI)and the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, Government of India, signed a Statement of Intent
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Mhaje Ghar’ Yojana in Taleigao, Goa, aimed at legalising homes built on government and community land and granting ownership rights to long-standing residents
• The Union Cabinethas approved a nationwide celebration to commemorate 150 years of the national song “Vande Mataram”, recognizing its deep connection to India’s freedom struggle and cultural heritage
• Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the first phase of the Patna Metro Rail Service, marking a significant step in improving Bihar’s urban transport infrastructure
• In a historic development, Arunachal Pradesh officially joined India’s coal-producing states as Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the state’s first commercial coal mine at Namchik- Namphuk in Changlang district.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase One of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), a ₹19,650 crore project, expected to commence commercial operations by December 2025
• Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated India’s first commercial electric truck battery swapping and charging stationin Sonipat, Haryana at the Delhi International Cargo Terminal Private Limited (DICT), Panchi Gujran village, near Ganaur on GT Road
• In the first half of 2025, India generated record levels of solar and wind power, marking a major milestone in the country’s energy transition
• The Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly will be held from 27 to 30 October 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing global leaders together under the theme One Sun, One Vision, One Shared Commitment.
• India launched the NAKSHA Programme under the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) to transform urban land administration, making it transparent, efficient, and citizen-friendly.
• The Odisha government announced the creation of a digital library, Gyana Yagnya Mandap, to preserve rare records of the Jagannath Temple, Puri.
• The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), in collaboration with NITI Aayogunder the State Support Mission, inaugurated the Viksit Bharat Strategy Room (VBSR) and presented the Use Case Challenge Awards under the NITI for States platform
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, welcoming international delegates, including UK Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Keir Starmer, highlighting India’s emergence as a global fintech and digital economy hub
• The first-ever Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference commenced in Mehsana, North Gujarat, under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Viksit Bharat @2047 initiative, aiming to extend the success of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit to all regions of the state
• Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, inaugurated the launch of India’s National Red List Roadmap at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress held in Abu Dhabi
• India and the United Kingdom (UK)issued a Joint Statement following the official visit of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to India
• The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)hosted key stakeholders from the insurance and academic sectors to promote integration of Ayush systems (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) with modern healthcare frameworks
• The Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals was adopted at the first ARISE Cities Forum in New Delhi
• India has designated Deendayal Port (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tamil Nadu), and Paradip Port (Odisha)as Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in a Krishi programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
• At Pusa, New Delhi, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched key initiatives for India’s agriculture and allied sectors
• The 3rd edition of the International Purple Fest – Celebrating Diversity was inaugurated by Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, reaffirming Goa’s commitment to an inclusive and accessible society
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a new state-of-the-art fish market in Pandara, Bhubaneswar, during a virtual event
• Under SCDPM 5.0, the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP)identified 11,100 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) across India as Outdoor Cleaning Sites, completing the preparatory phase of target identification
• In a notable recognition of tribal advancement, the President of Indiapraised the Siddi tribal community for achieving a literacy rate exceeding 72%, marking a major milestone in educational inclusion among Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
• The Semiconductor Innovation Museum was inaugurated on October 12, 2025, in Hyderabad by the Technology Chip Innovation Program (T-Chip), marking a landmark development for India’s tech sector.
• ‘Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025’will be held marking India’s largest school hackathon

CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• The Philippines has launched Southeast Asia’s first Coral Larvae Cryobank, a marine conservation initiative to preserve coral genetic diversity and protect reef ecosystems.
• Carl Lewis, one of the greatest athletes in history, has been named the International Event Ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025.
• Poland announced it will join the NATO Pipeline System (NPS), strengthening its integration within NATO’s defence logistics network.
• United States (US) President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a new visa program aimed at wealthy individuals and businesses seeking U.S. residency.
• Dr.Khaled El-Enany, Egypt’s former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, is set to become the first Arab Director-General of UNESCO, marking a historic milestone for the Arab world.
• Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have formally recognized the State of Palestine, expressing frustration over the Gaza war and reaffirming support for a two-state solution.
• The State of California in the United States has officially declared Diwali a state holiday, marking a historic recognition of Indian culture and heritage.
• In a major breakthrough for Middle East peace, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire, announced by the United States (US) President Donald Trump on October 9, 2025.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BANKING AND BUSINESS NEWS

• Tata Capital is launching a Rs 15,511 crore initial public offering (IPO), the largest-ever IPO by the Tata Group and any NBFC, opening on October 6, 2025.
• As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI)data, India’s external debt stood at USD 747.2 billion at the end of June 2025, up by USD 11.2 billion from end-March 2025.
• The Asian Development Bank (ADB)has projected India’s GDP growth at 6.5% for FY26 and FY27, remaining unchanged from the July FY26 forecast but slightly lower than the 6.7% estimate for FY27 made earlier.
• Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) holdings in Indian Government Securities (G-Secs) fell to 6.7% of outstanding G-Secs as of September 19, 2025, down from 7.1% in March 2025.
• AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB)has launched the AU KOSMO Credit Card in collaboration with Kiwi, a Credit on UPI platform, to promote digital-first credit access.
• The National Stock Exchange (NSE)has crossed 120 million active investors as of September 23, 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s capital market growth.
• HSBCannounced the world’s first empirical evidence demonstrating the potential of quantum computers in solving real-world problems related to algorithmic bond trading.
• The New Development Bank (NDB), backed by BRICS countries(Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), plans to issue its first rupee-denominated bond in the domestic market before March 2026
• PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY)has achieved a major milestone in promoting clean and affordable solar energy across households in India.
• PayPal Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alex Chrissannounced that India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become the first payments system partner integrated into PayPal World, the company’s new global payments platform.
• The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), launched biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI transactionsat the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Investor Survey 2025 is one of India’s largest household surveys on investor participation, conducted in collaboration with AMFI, NSE, BSE, NSDL, and CDSL, and executed by Kantar.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)released the 2024–25 results of its annual Survey on International Trade in Banking Services (ITBS), covering 13 Indian banks with overseas branches/subsidiaries and 44 foreign banks operating in India.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)has issued the SEBI (Custodian) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, aimed at strengthening governance, compliance, and financial norms for custodians.
• S&P Global Ratingshas retained India’s GDP growth forecast at 6.5% for FY26, reflecting cautious optimism despite global economic pressures.
• India ranks 7th globallyin gold Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) investments as of September 26, 2025, according to World Gold Council (WGC)
• India’s crude oil imports from Russiadeclined slightly in September 2025, but Russia remained India’s largest supplier, accounting for about one-third (34%) of total imports.
• Bitcoin, the world’s largest and most valuable cryptocurrency, reached a new all-time high of $125,245.57 on October 5, 2025, recording a 2.7% rise and surpassing the previous peak of $124,480 (August 2025).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has launched a retail sandbox for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) on October 8, 2025, marking a major step in India’s digital financial ecosystem.
• The World Trade Organization (WTO)has cut the 2026 merchandise trade growth forecast to 0.5%, down from 1.8%, due to US tariffs and a slowing global economy.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced “Validated UPI Handles”for securities market transactions to help investors verify legitimate accounts of registered intermediaries using the “@valid” handle with category-specific suffixes like .brk for brokers and .mf for mutual funds.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T)has secured a USD 700 million Sustainability-Linked Trade Facility (SLTF) from Standard Chartered Bank, marking a significant step in sustainable financing.
• National Stock Exchange (NSE)announced the introduction of daily expiry GIFT Nifty contracts for foreign investors starting October 13, 2025, through its subsidiary NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City, Gujarat.
• Air Indiaraised $215 million through a six-year loan from Bank of India and Standard Chartered Plc to refinance existing debt.
• Ideabaaz, India’s first integrated marketplaceconnecting startups and investors, was launched at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Mumbai, with NSE MD & CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan presiding.
• Moody’s Ratingshas affirmed India’s long-term local- and foreign-currency issuer ratings and the local-currency senior unsecured rating at Baa3 with a Stable Outlook.
• According to a bi-monthly survey by NABARD (September 2025), 72.8% of rural households expect their income to increasein the next year — slightly lower than 74.7% in July 2025 but higher than 70.2% a year ago.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has been conducting public awareness campaigns through print, television, radio, digital platforms, and text messages under the ‘RBI Kehta Hai’ (RBI Says)
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a pilot linkagebetween the FX-Retail platform of Clearcorp Dealing Systems (India) Limited. and the Bharat Bill Payment System (Bharat Connect) to enable individual bank customers to register and transact through digital channels and Third Party Application Providers (TPAPs).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)issued draft Directions on October 1, 2025, seeking public and stakeholder feedback on two key areas — Capital Charge for Credit Risk – Standardised Approach and Asset Classification, Provisioning and Income Recognition.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has expanded the scope of the Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS), 2021, using powers under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)imposed a monetary penalty of ₹31.80 lakh on American Express Banking Corp. on October 1, 2025, for non-compliance with certain provisions of the RBI (Credit Card and Debit Card – Issuance and Conduct) Directions, 2022.
• SBI Mutual Fundlaunched its first investment strategy under the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) framework, named Magnum Hybrid Long Short Fund.
• Globally, real-time account-to-account (A2A) paymentsmake up nearly 25% of all retail digital transactions.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has allowed Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD) banks to expand the use of balances held in Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs).
• HDFC Banklaunched ‘My Business QR’, a digital identity solution for small businesses, at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹4.20 lakhon HDB Financial Services Limited on October 1, 2025 for regulatory violations.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)issued a press release on June 19, 2024, inviting applications for recognition of Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revised normsfor Merchanting Trade Transactions (MTT) to provide greater operational flexibility to traders.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has revised procedures for reconciliation and closure of entries under EDPMS (Export Data Processing and Monitoring System) and IDPMS (Import Data Processing and Monitoring System) to ease compliance for small exporters and importers.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in consultation with State Governments/UTs, announced total market borrowings for Q3 (October–December 2025) at ₹2,81,865 crore.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has superseded the Board of Directors of Irinjalakuda Town Co-operative Bank Ltd. for 12 months under Section 36AAA read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
• The rate of intereston the Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2028 (GOI FRB 2028) for the half-year from October 4, 2025, to April 3, 2026, is 6.22% per annum.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has appointed Smt. Sonali Sen Gupta as Executive Director (ED) with effect from October 9, 2025.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has developed the Unified Markets Interface (UMI), a next-generation financial infrastructure enabling tokenization of financial assets using wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
• Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC)has committed ₹8,880 crore (US$ 1 billion) to support start-ups in India through loans under its Innovation Banking platform.
• The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)has introduced system-based auto-approval for IFSC code registration to enhance Ease of Doing Business.
• The combined Assets Under Management (AUM)of the National Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have crossed ₹16 lakh crore, marking a major milestone in India’s pension sector.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SUMMITS & CONFERENCES

• Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh addressed the 2nd Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation at FAO Headquarters, Rome.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

• The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the My Bharat – National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards 2022-23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring students, programme officers, and institutions for their exceptional contributions to voluntary service and nation-building
• The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistrywas awarded to Susumu Kitagawa (Japan), Richard Robson (Australia), and Omar M. Yaghi (USA) for their groundbreaking work on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) – advanced molecular structures with large cavities that can store gases, capture toxic chemicals, catalyze reactions, and harvest water
• The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for discovering macroscopic quantum tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit
• The Nobel Prize in Literature 2025has been awarded to László Krasznahorkai, a renowned Hungarian novelist and screenwriter, recognized for his dense, poetic, and apocalyptic prose
• Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan politician and activist, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prizeby the Norwegian Nobel Committee for her relentless efforts to defend democracy, human rights, and free elections in Venezuela
• Sherry Singhmade history by becoming the first-ever Indian to win the Mrs Universe crown at the 48th edition of Mrs Universe 2025, held at Okada, Manila, Philippines
• The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025 was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their groundbreaking work on innovation-driven economic growth
• The 2025 International Ranger Awards celebrated the unmatched courage and dedication of forest rangers, who serve as the first and last line of defense for global biodiversity

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• JPMorgan Chase has appointed Conor Hillery and Matthieu Wiltz as Co-Chief Executive Officers (Co-CEOs) for its EMEA operations (Europe, Middle East, Africa).
• The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Ramakrishnan Chander as Managing Director (MD) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Shri Sanjay Kumar Hansda as Executive Director (ED) with effect from March 03, 2025.
• Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS), has been appointed brand ambassador of Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, India’s largest-ever school hackathon.
• The English Premier League (EPL) has appointed Indian cricketer Sanju Samson as its new official ambassador in India to expand the league’s presence and fan engagement across the country.
• Castrol India Limited. announced that Managing Director (MD) Kedar Lele has resigned from his position to pursue other opportunities.
• Former United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has joined Microsoft and Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company, as a Senior Adviser, marking his shift from public office to global corporate engagement.
• Global investment firm Blackstone announced the launch of its India credit platform, marking a major expansion of its global credit business into one of its fastest-growing markets.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

• The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N), an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, at the Central Government Offices (CGO) Complex, New Delhi
• The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to strengthen research, training, and capacity building against narcotics and cyber-enabled drug crimes
• IBM and Anthropic announced a strategic partnership to integrate Claude, Anthropic’s advanced large language model (LLM), into IBM’s enterprise software ecosystem.
• India and Australia inked key defence agreements in Canberra during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit, in the presence of Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles.
• The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has partnered with Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (Brand name: Bharat Taxi) to develop a citizen-centric, cooperative-driven national ride-hailing platform
• India and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced a landmark strategic partnership to enhance digital inclusion and develop secure, innovative communication systems.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING AND REPORTS

• According to the Brand Finance Energy 100-2025 report, the global oil and gas industry continues to face challenges driven by economic and geopolitical uncertainties, with the total brand value of the world’s top energy companies reaching USD 688.6 billion in 2025.
• India has established several Special Economic Zones (SEZs)to boost trade, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), and generate employment opportunities.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: ACQUISITION AND MERGERS

• Swiggy sold its entire 11.8% stake in Rapido to Prosus NV and WestBridge Capital for a total value of ₹2,400 crore.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPS AND PORTALS

• On World Mental Health Day 2025 (10 October), Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda launched new initiatives under the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS).

• The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, launched the revamped ‘Sugamya Bharat App’ at the Purple Fest in Goa.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: DEFENCE NEWS

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a strong warning to Pakistan over possible aggression in the Sir Creek region, stating that any provocation would be met with a “resounding response” capable of changing “history and geography.”

• The Indian Army has initiated the procurement of the indigenous ‘SAKSHAM’ Counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Grid), a command and control network designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralise enemy drones in real time.
• India and the United States (US) continue to maintain strong military cooperation despite trade-related tensions through regular joint exercises.
• Exercise Konkan 2025 was held off India’s western coast from October 5–9, 2025, marking a landmark moment in India–UK defence cooperation.
• ‘Trinetra’ Static Firing Facility for testing Naval Weapon Systems was inaugurated at Naval Station Bheemunipatnam, near Visakhapatnam by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, FOC-in-C, Eastern Naval Command.
• Indian Naval Ship Abhay and Indian Naval Fast Attack Craft (INFAC) T-82 were decommissioned at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 06 October 2025 after serving over three decades in the Indian Navy.
• Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Defence Minister Richard Marles held the inaugural Australia–India Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, marking advancement under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)has launched the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) to study how solar particles are energised and protect Earth.
• VyomIC, a Chennai-based start-up, announced plans to build India’s first private global satellite constellation for high-precision Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.
• Google has expanded access to its AI-powered app builder, Opal, to 15 additional countries, marking a major step in democratizing app development globally.
• The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)has launched an AI-based tool called SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) to make scientific research more accessible and understandable.
• Ola Electrichas become the first two-wheeler EV manufacturer in India to receive government certification for its in-house developed rare-earth-free ferrite motor, marking a major milestone in domestic EV innovation.
• Agnikul Cosmos, a Chennai-based space startup, announced that its rockets will be fully reusable, ensuring that no part is expended or left behind, to offer satellite launch services at globally competitive prices.
• India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)plans to flight-test the Dhvani hypersonic missile by the end of 2025, marking India’s entry into the elite group of nations (US, Russia, China) with hypersonic weapon capability.
• Pakistan conducted a training launchof its newly inducted Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile as part of efforts to modernize its defence arsenal amid rising regional tensions.
• The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) and the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT)have partnered with Netflix India to nurture India’s AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics & Extended Reality) talent.
• The Government of India unveiled the logo of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for February 19–20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BOOKS AND AUTHOR

• Veteran journalist Harinder Baweja launched her memoir titled “They Will Shoot You, Madam: My Life Through Conflict” on October 1, 2025, in New Delhi
• The Book titled “Mahatma Gandhi and the Environment: Analysing Gandhian Environmental Thought” by T.N. Khoshoo explores Mahatma Gandhi’s views on environmentalism and their contemporary relevance, particularly in the context of climate change and resource depletion.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

• The BWF World Junior Championships returned to India after 17 years, being hosted in Guwahati, Assam from October 6–19, 2025, marking the second time India has hosted the event
• Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal in the women’s 48 kg category at the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships held in Førde, Norway.
• Jasprit Bumrah became the first Indian fast bowler to play 50 Test matches, achieving the feat during the second Test against West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.