Dear Readers, Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs of Oct 22nd to 31st 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

• International Stuttering Awareness Day is observed on the 22nd of October.
• United Nations Day is observed on the 24th of October 2025.
• World Polio Day is observed on the 24th of October & the theme is "End Polio: Every Child, Every Vaccine, Everywhere,"
• World Development Information Day is observed on the 24th of October.
• ITBP Raising Day 2025 is observed on the 24th of October.
• World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is observed on the 27th of October.
• India began observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 from 27^thOctober 2025 to 2^nd November 2025, with the theme “Vigilance – Our Shared Responsibility.”
• International Animation Day (IAD) is celebrated annually on October 28 across more than 50 countries to honour the art of animation.
• World Stroke Day is observed on the 29th of October 2025.
• World Savings Day is observed annually on October 30 in India and on October 31 globally to raise awareness about the importance of saving money for achieving financial goals, preparing for future needs, and reducing financial stress.
• National Unity Day 2025 is observed on the 31st of October.
• Halloween Day is observed on the 31st of October.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING, FINANCE & BUSINESS

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the real-time Foreign Currency Settlement System (FCSS) at GIFT City, eliminating the earlier 36–48 hour delay in forex settlements.
• ICICI Bank in collaboration with Visa launched the Corporate Sapphiro Forex Card, Asia’s first Visa Infinite-powered prepaid forex card designed for entrepreneurs and business travellers.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the offline digital rupee (e₹) at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s digital finance evolution.
• SBI General Insurance launched ‘Health Alpha’, a customizable retail health insurance plan that allows policyholders to tailor coverage with over 50 optional benefits, based on the theme “Your Health. Your Cover. Your Way.”
• The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has approved a ₹7,300 crore incentive scheme to promote domestic production of rare earth magnets, essential for EVs, wind turbines, and electronics.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is exploring a phone security platform that would enable lenders to remotely lock mobile phones bought on credit if borrowers default on payments.
• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed training women as “Pension Sakhis”, similar to LIC’s Bima Sakhis, to increase enrolment in the National Pension System (NPS).
• Curie Money, in partnership with ICICI Prudential AMC, has launched a first-of-its-kind solution that combines liquid funds, instant redemption, and UPI in one platform.
• Ageas Federal Life Insurance has partnered with CSB Bank to launch an SME Bancassurance partnership aimed at expanding life insurance coverage among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and individual entrepreneurs across India.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has removed the ₹10,000 crore ceiling on bank loans to a single corporate entity, allowing banks greater lending flexibility.
• Standard Chartered and Bank of India (BoI) have provided a $215 million term loan facility to AI Fleet Services IFSC Ltd (AIFS) for financing six Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft to be leased to Air India.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering issuing fresh licenses for new Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) after more than 20 years.
• Universal Sompo General Insurance Company has partnered with Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank (APGB) to provide a wide range of general insurance products across all 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh.
• FatakSecure, a subsidiary of FatakPay, has received approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for a composite Corporate Agent License.
• Revolut, a London-based digital finance firm, has launched operations in India, marking its entry into one of the world’s largest digital payments markets.
• The Key Provisions relating to Nomination under the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 will come into effect from 1st November 2025.
• Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India fell by 159% in August 2025, marking the second instance in FY26 where outflows exceeded inflows, indicating a reversal of capital trends and concerns over investment climate and external sector stability.
• The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABAARD) announced its first investment under the AgriSURE Fund at the Global Fintech Festival (GFF) 2025, a fund jointly promoted with the Union Agriculture Ministry to boost agri-fintech innovation.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has consolidated regulatory instructions issued up to October 9, 2025, into 238 Master Directions covering 11 types of regulated entities.
• Jio Payments Bank Limited (JPBL), a subsidiary of Jio Financial Services Limited, has won a contract to implement the Multi-lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll collection system at two toll plazas on the Gurugram–Jaipur National Highway.
• Insurance Samadhan, a grievance redressal platform, has partnered with Jaagruk Bharat, a digital awareness platform, to combat insurance mis-selling.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a global hackathon “HaRBInger 2025 – Innovation for Transformation” to promote secure, innovative, and user-centric financial solutions.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred First Overseas Capital Limited (FOCL) from accessing the securities market for two years for violating regulatory norms.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed easing the geo-tagging requirement for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) clients during re-KYC or digital onboarding/V-CIP (Video Client Identification Process).
• The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) released a consultation paper titled ‘Alignment of Valuation Guidelines with the Core Objectives of Long-only Funds when Investing in Government Securities and Calculation of Net Asset Value (NAV)’.
• The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) will issue video-based KYC guidelines for onboarding Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers by November 2025.
• India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.5 billion to reach $702.3 billion for the week ending October 17, 2025, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• State Bank of India (SBI) has been honoured with the “World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025” award by Global Finance, marking a major milestone for India’s banking sector.
• India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has launched a new feature called ‘Pay with Mutual Fund’, enabling real-time payments directly from liquid mutual fund holdings without transferring money to a bank account first.
• The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched ‘UPI Help’, an AI-powered digital assistant designed to enhance user experience and trust in digital transactions by simplifying grievance redressal and transaction tracking on Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted an exemption to the Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Fund from tightened Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) rules.
• The World Bank has approved a USD 280 million programme to improve life expectancy and quality of life for 11 million elderly and vulnerable people in Kerala.
• VFS Capital, a microfinance institution, has withdrawn its Small Finance Bank (SFB) application submitted to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• Paytm has launched a new service for NRIs from 12 countries, enabling them to make UPI payments in India using international mobile numbers.
• The Small Industries Development Bank of India’s (SIDBI’s) fourth MSME Outlook Survey indicates that India’s micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) remain resilient despite a slight moderation in business confidence during July–September 2025 (Q2FY26).
• Axis Bank, in partnership with Hitachi Payment Services, has launched Express Banking, India’s first-ever Digital Banking Point offering a full suite of branch banking services in a compact, digital-first format.
• India’s industrial sector showed resilience in September 2025, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by 0% year-on-year, according to the National Statistical Office (NSO).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has accelerated gold repatriation, bringing home nearly 64 tonnes in the half-year to September 2025 amid global concerns over offshore sovereign asset safety.
• Japanese fintech firm JPYC Inc. launched the world’s first Yen-pegged stablecoin “JPYC” maintaining a 1:1 peg with the Japanese Yen (JPY).
• From November 1, 2025, several banking and financial changes will come into effect, directly impacting bank customers, credit cardholders, and pensioners across India.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has returned the application of Jana Small Finance Bank (Jana SFB) for conversion into a universal bank, citing non-fulfilment of eligibility criteria as per RBI guidelines.
• According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the number of Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) cards increased 7% to 483 million as of June 30, 2025, up from 436 million six months earlier.
• PayPal and OpenAI announced a partnership to enable Digital Wallet integration in ChatGPT, allowing users to purchase goods and services directly through the AI chatbot.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : NATIONAL & STATE NEWS

• The Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, has notified the Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025 via S.R. 763(E) dated 17 October 2025, under Section 15 of the Notaries Act, 1952 (53 of 1952).
• The Union Government released XV Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants for Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Gujarat and Haryana during FY 2025–26 to strengthen grassroots governance.
• The Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha from India are on display at the Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery (Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha) in Kalmykia, Russia, attracting over 90,000 devotees.
• India has upgraded its Technical Mission in Kabul to the Embassy of India in Afghanistan, marking the first formal diplomatic expansion since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.
• The 8th session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) finalized Codex standards for vanilla, large cardamom, and coriander, bringing the total to 19 international spice standards since 2013.
• UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik), India’s flagship initiative under the National Civil Aviation Policy, completed nine years on 21st October 2025.
• The Bathou religion, practiced by the Bodo community of Assam, has been granted a distinct code in the upcoming national census, marking the first official recognition of its religious identity at the national level.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) proposed granting Article 371-like provisions to Ladakh after discussions with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).
• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is deploying 3D laser-based Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) across 23 states, covering over 20,933 km of national highways.
• Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu embarked on a three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to promote foreign investments in green energy, digital infrastructure, and urban development.
• Kerala is set to become the first state in India to be officially declared “free of extreme poverty” on November 1, 2025, during an event at Central Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, to be announced by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
• Chennai has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian city to fully operationalize the Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System (RTFF & SDSS) in October 2025, significantly strengthening its urban flood management and climate resilience
• The Government of India has approved the connection of Adani Power’s Godda Ultra Super Critical Thermal Plant (1,600 MW) in Jharkhand to the national electricity grid, allowing it to supply power domestically in addition to exports to Bangladesh.
• India has been re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau under the International Convention against Doping in Sport during the 10th Session of COP10 held at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris.
• In response to fatal child deaths linked to toxic cough syrups, India has launched the Online National Drug Licensing System (ONDLS), developed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
• In a significant achievement for eco-tourism, five beaches from Maharashtra have received the international Blue Flag certification, marking a milestone for India’s sustainable coastal development efforts.
• Kerala is set to construct its first underwater tunnel connecting Vypin and Fort Kochi as part of the state’s coastal highway development project.
• The Darbar Move, a biannual government tradition, has been revived in winter 2025 after being suspended in 2021.
• The Global MIL Week 2025 theme is “Minds Over AI: MIL in Digital Spaces”, emphasizing human intelligence, ethics, and judgment in AI-driven information.
• Bajrang Setu, a modern suspension bridge over the Ganga River, is expected to open by December 2025, replacing the historic Laxman Jhula (built in 1929), closed in 2019 due to safety concerns.
• SITAA (Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar) launched by UIDAI to promote innovation, research, and collaboration in India’s digital identity ecosystem.
• The Aurangabad Railway Station in Maharashtra has been officially renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station, as per a notification issued by the Central Railway.
• India will host the Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (APAC-AIG) meeting and workshop for the first time from 28 to 31 October 2025, organized by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
• The Government of India has approved the extension of Life Cycle 75 (LC75) and Balanced Life Cycle (BLC) investment options to central government employees under the National Pension System (NPS) and Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).
• The Uttarakhand government will introduce a green tax from December 2025 on all vehicles entering the state from outside to promote environmental conservation and pollution control.
• Amit Shah, Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, inaugurated India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, highlighting that India’s maritime vision is founded on safety, stability, and self-reliance.
• The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed ₹55 lakh to 18 farmers/cultivators of Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) in Tamil Nadu under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework for sustainable use of biological resources.
• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi Season 2025–26 (from 10.2025 to 31.03.2026) on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers.
• The 22nd ASEAN-India Summit was held, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated virtually along with ASEAN leaders.
• The Government of India is undertaking a major reform in the classification and performance assessment of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to enhance their competitiveness, accountability, and alignment with national goals under Vision 2047.
• The Uttar Pradesh Government has announced the formation of a new district named Kalyan Singh Nagar in honour of former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, a prominent leader in the state’s political history.
• The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) unveiled the official logo of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) during the India Maritime Week 2025 celebrations held in Mumbai.
• The Ministry of Coal will launch “Koyla Shakti – Smart Coal Analytics Dashboard”, marking a major advancement towards digital governance in the energy sector.
• The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare inaugurated a state-of-the-art seed processing and packaging unit of the National Seeds Corporation (NSC) at the Pusa Complex, New Delhi, marking a major step toward improving the supply of high-quality seeds for farmers.
• Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, inaugurated the National FPO (Farmer Producer Organisation) Conclave 2025 in New Delhi.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• United States (US) President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical minerals agreement on October 21, 2025, at the White House, aimed at strengthening Western supply chain resilience and reducing China’s dominance in critical minerals.
• Peru’s President José Jeri has declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and the adjacent province of Callao in response to rising crime and public unrest.
• Saudi Arabia has abolished the Kafala system in October 2025, a move announced in June 2025, marking a historic labour reform under Vision 2030 aimed at modernising the economy and improving human rights.
• New Zealand is set to debate a bill that would restrict social media access for children under 16, reflecting global concerns over teen mental health and online safety.
• Tuvalu has officially become the 90th State Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) after formally endorsing the IUCN Statutes.
• The 14th India–Bhutan Meeting on Border Management and Security was held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from October 16–17, 2025.
• Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, marking a major public health achievement.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation for HIV and syphilis.
• Climate change has become the single greatest threat to the world’s natural World Heritage sites, affecting 43% of them, according to the IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 released at the IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi.
• East Timor (Timor-Leste) officially became the 11th member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on October 26, 2025, during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where its flag was raised alongside other member states.
• The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched during UNCTAD16 in Geneva (October 20–23, 2025) by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Spain’s Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo, UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan, and UN DESA Under-Secretary-General Li Junhua.
• United States (US) President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed two major agreements on trade and critical minerals in Tokyo.
• The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed India’s Western Ghats, Manas National Park (Assam), and Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal) among the ailing natural World Heritage sites in Asia (excluding Arab countries).
• The 20th East Asia Summit (EAS) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where the Kuala Lumpur Declaration was adopted.
• The 23rd round of India–China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at the Chushul–Moldo border meeting point on the 25th of this month.
• India and Nepal have strengthened their energy cooperation by signing two major power agreements between POWERGRID Corporation of India and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).
• In October 2025, the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, marking a major step toward creating the world’s first global framework to combat cybercrime.
• Elon Musk’s AI company xAI launched Grokipedia (v 0.1), an open-source online encyclopedia designed to provide truthful, independent, and AI-driven information to users.
• The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) officially adopted “Motion 007 on Security Law”, marking the first recognition of soil security as central to food systems, water supply, biodiversity protection, and climate resilience.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• Takaichi Sanae has been elected as Japan’s first female Prime Minister, marking a historic milestone in the country’s political history.
• Indian-American security expert Paul Kapur has been officially sworn in as the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the Trump administration.
• Google Cloud has appointed Karthik Narain as its new Chief Product and Business Officer, a key leadership role aimed at driving advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and enterprise technology.
• Dame Sarah Mullally has been appointed Archbishop of Canterbury designate, becoming the first woman to hold the Church of England’s most senior position.
• Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode, a 2009-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has taken charge as the new full-time Member Secretary of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas.
• Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai has recommended Justice Surya Kant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor and the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI).
• Justice Prathiba M. Singh of the Delhi High Court has been appointed Chair of the WIPO Advisory Board of Judges for the 2025–27 term, marking a first for India and the Asian region.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the reappointment of C.S. Rajan as Part-Time Chairman of Kotak Mahindra Bank for a new term from January 1, 2026, to October 21, 2027.
• Catherine Connolly has been elected as the President of Ireland after a landslide victory.
• Citigroup Inc., a leading global financial institution, announced the election of Jane Fraser, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as the new Chair of its Board of Directors (BoD), effective October 22, 2025.
• Patrick Herminie, leader of the United Seychelles (US) Party, was sworn in as the 6th President of the Republic of Seychelles after winning the presidential election held on October 12, 2025.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

• India and the United Kingdom launched the Ramanujan Junior Researchers Programme, named after mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, to foster young Indian talent in theoretical sciences through collaboration with the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences (LIMS).
• Masako Nozawa, legendary voice behind Son Goku from the Dragon Ball franchise, has been selected as one of the 2025 Persons of Cultural Merit in Japan, becoming the first voice actor to receive this prestigious cultural award.
• Neeraj Chopra, two-time Olympic medallist and India’s iconic javelin thrower, has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army (TA).
• Sunil Amrith, an Indian-origin historian, has won the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for his book “The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years.”
• Ayodhya celebrated Deepotsav 2025 with unparalleled grandeur, lighting over 26 lakh oil lamps and earning two Guinness World Records, reaffirming its status as a global centre of faith and culture.
• The Government of India has announced the recipients of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, the nation’s highest civilian honour for contributions to science, technology, and innovation.
• Sri Lankan author Vajra Chandrasekera has been awarded the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction for his speculative novel “Rakesfall.”
• Renowned chef and Padma Shri awardee Sanjeev Kapoor has been recognised by the World Food Prize Foundation (WFPF) as one of its 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneers (TAP) for his outstanding contributions to nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and food system innovation.
• Former U.S. President Donald Trump was conferred with South Korea’s highest national honour, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, during his official visit to Seoul.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING AND INDEX

• India has moved up to 9th 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.
• The Ministry of Mines launched the first-ever State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) and State Rankings 2025 to benchmark States on efficient and sustainable management of non-coal mineral resources, as announced in the Union Budget 2025–26.
• Air pollution continues to be a major challenge in India, with many northern cities recording “Very Poor” or “Severe” Air Quality Index (AQI) levels, while several southern and northeastern cities maintain relatively clean air.
• In October 2025, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Apple became the only companies in the world to enter the $4 trillion market capitalisation club, underscoring the continued dominance of the U.S. technology sector.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : MOU & AGREEMENTS

• The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi.
• Coal India Limited (CIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to establish the “Centre for Sustainable Energy” at IIT Madras.
• The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
• The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Primus Partners Pvt Ltd.
• The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), technical arm of DoT, signed an MoU with IIT Hyderabad for joint studies, research, and contributions in advanced telecom technologies and global standardisation.
• The National Communications Academy (NCA), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Neeraj Mittal, Chairman DCC & Secretary (Telecom).
• The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE), Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Persolkelly India Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s leading human resource and staffing solutions companies, to enhance employment opportunities for candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Backward Classes (BC) communities.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of shareholding in Edelweiss Asset Management Limited (EAML) and Edelweiss Trusteeship Company Limited (ETCL) by Setu AIF Trust, Konark Trust, and MMPL Trust.
• The Life insurance corporation of India (LIC) has increased its shareholding in two major fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies — Tata Consumer Products and Dabur India, as per regulatory filings on October 24, 2025.
• Blackstone will acquire a 9.99% stake in Federal Bank for ₹6,196.51 crore through its Singapore-based entity, Asia II Topco XIII Private Limited.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SUMMITS & CONFERENCES

• Nagaland will host the 22nd Annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-III Conference from 9th to 13th November 2025 at the Nagaland Legislative Assembly under the theme “Policy, Progress & People: Legislatures as Catalysts of Change.”

CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS

• Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh dedicated to the nation a Titanium and Superalloy Materials Plant at PTC Industries’ Strategic Materials Technology Complex in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on October 18, 2025.
• INS Sahyadri, a Shivalik-class stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has arrived at Yokosuka, Japan, to participate in the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX) 2025, held from October 16–17, 2025.
• Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, participated in the Sea Phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan-India Maritime Exercise) from 16–18 October 2025 and made a port call at Yokosuka, Japan on 21 October 2025 for the Harbour Phase.
• Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, approved proposals worth about ₹79,000 crore on October 23, 2025, in New Delhi.
• Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has delivered ‘Mahe’, the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs), to the Indian Navy.
• Southern Command, headquartered in Pune, will conduct the Tri-Services Exercise “Trishul” in coordination with the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
• Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched two advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) — ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit — at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), marking a major boost to India’s maritime security and indigenous defence manufacturing.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) has become the first non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) country to participate in Exercise Ocean Sky 2025, a multinational air combat drill hosted by the Spanish Air Force at Gando Air Base, Canary Islands, from October 20–31, 2025.
• On October 26, 2025, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced that INS Sutlej successfully completed a major hydrographic survey with the Mauritius Hydrographic Service, covering about 35,000 sq nautical miles, strengthening India–Mauritius maritime cooperation.
• Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 18th Raising Day at Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh on October 24, 2025, marking 17 years of service.
• India issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) alert for a major tri-services military exercise named “Ex Trishul” to be held along the Pakistan border from October 30 to November 10, 2025.
• Indian Navy will commission its indigenously built Survey Vessel (Large) ‘Ikshak’ at Naval Base Kochi on 6 November 2025, with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi presiding over the ceremony.
• Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd (SDHI) have signed an exclusive Teaming Agreement to jointly design and construct Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) for the Indian Navy.
• The Indian Army has signed a contract to procure its first indigenously designed and manufactured Software Defined Radios (SDRs), developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
• The passenger vessel ‘Sindhu’ completed its maiden voyage to Barren Island, marking a historic milestone in Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ tourism
• The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched its new unmanned cargo spacecraft, HTV-X1, aboard the H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan.
• The Indian Army commemorated Infantry Day (Shaurya Diwas) on Oct 27, 2025 with a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, honouring the valour, sacrifice, and spirit of Infantry soldiers.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a major scientific breakthrough by making the first-ever direct observation of how the Sun’s Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) affect the Moon’s exosphere through its Chandrayaan-2 lunar orbiter.
• Air India signed an interline partnership with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines to enable seamless travel on combined itineraries.
• Zoho launched “Vani”, a visual-first workplace collaboration platform designed to enhance team productivity and interactivity.
• Finternet, India’s upcoming Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), is expected to go live in 2026, focusing on tokenisation of assets and artificial intelligence (AI).
• OpenAI has launched “ChatGPT Atlas,” a full-featured AI-powered web browser for macOS, integrating ChatGPT’s intelligence directly into the browsing experience for contextual assistance, memory-based continuity, and task automation.
• The Telecom Security Testing Lab (TSTL) of IIT-Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has become India’s first lab authorised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to test 5G core-network functions, including Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) and 5G Group-I devices.
• Airtel Business, the enterprise arm of Bharti Airtel, has secured a multi-year contract from the Indian Railway Security Operations Centre (IRSOC) to provide comprehensive cybersecurity services.
• Earth has gained a new space companion — asteroid 2025 PN7 — recently confirmed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
• North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcased the country’s most powerful weapons, including a new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), during a military parade in Pyongyang, marking the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party.
• China has achieved a major milestone in rail transport with its CR450 high-speed train, which set a world record speed of 453 km/h during testing, surpassing all existing global high-speed rail records.
• The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), in collaboration with ICMR and the Gates Foundation, has launched the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA)-Medical Technology (महा MedTech) to strengthen India’s MedTech ecosystem.
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch CMS-03 Communication Satellite aboard Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3-M5) on November 2, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan announced that around 90% of the development work for India’s first human spaceflight mission – Gaganyaan – has been completed.
• Scientists in Brazil’s Amazon have launched a “time machine” experiment called AmazonFACE, which simulates future atmospheric CO₂ conditions to study climate impacts.
• Hurricane Melissa became the strongest storm ever to hit Jamaica, marking a historic Category 5 hurricane event in the Caribbean.
• Astronomers have discovered a “Super-Earth” exoplanet named GJ 251c, estimated to be about four times the mass of Earth and likely composed of rocky material, qualifying it as a super-Earth.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SPORTS NEWS

• Max Verstappen won the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2025, marking his third win in four races, tightening the three-way title battle with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
• Morocco defeated Argentina 2-0 in the Under-20 FIFA World Cup final held in Chile, winning the nation’s first World Cup title at any level.
• Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant unveiled the official logo and anthem of the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) World Cup 2025 at a cultural ceremony held in Panaji, Goa marking the return of global chess to India after 23 years.
• Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma surpassed Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs) during his 73-run innings against Australia in the second ODI.
• Lionel Messi scored 29 goals in the 2025 MLS season, winning the Golden Boot and emerging as a favourite for the MVP award.
• FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the launch of the FIFA ASEAN Cup during the 47th ASEAN Summit held in Kuala Lumpur.
• Indian chess grandmasters D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh won individual gold medals at the European Chess Club Cup 2025, marking a major boost for India ahead of the Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa.
• Lando Norris (McLaren) clinched a lights-to-flag victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix 2025, taking the lead in the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship by a narrow margin of one point.
• India reaffirmed its dominance in youth kabaddi by winning both boys’ and girls’ gold medals at the 2025 Asian Youth Games held in Bahrain.
• England’s legendary fast bowler James Anderson was formally knighted during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : OBITUARIES

• Veteran advertising professional Piyush Pandey passed away at the age of 70.
• Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit passed away on October 24, 2025, at the age of 93, after suffering from a blood infection since October 17, according to the Royal Household Bureau.
• Kancha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the 1953 Mount Everest expedition led by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, passed away in Kathmandu at the age of 92.
• Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning American actress, passed away at the age of 79.