Daily Current affairs and GK Update
1. National Affairs (India) The price of petrol and diesel in India remained unchanged on 3 November 2025, marking the 11-month streak of stability since December 2024. In Delhi, petrol is at ₹94.72 / litre and diesel at ₹87.62; Mumbai records petrol at ₹103.50 and diesel at ₹89.87. This sustained stability is attributed to global…
National Affairs India’s wetland conservation receives a significant boost as Gogabeel Lake in Katihar district, Bihar is declared the country’s 94th Ramsar site, making it the state’s 6th such designation. Underlining its commitment to biodiversity and international environmental obligations, India thereby strengthens its role in global wetland protection efforts. A major milestone: The designation emphasises…
1. National Affairs The Delhi Government is set to host a grand celebration at the Red Fort on 01.11.2025 to mark the foundation day of Delhi and nine other states (Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Punjab, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh) and four Union Territories (Chandigarh, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands). The event highlights…
1. National — India On 31.10.2025, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) is observed in India, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and emphasising the theme of national integration and solidarity. The government has announced that several states have declared school holidays on 31.10.2025 due to adverse weather conditions associated with Cyclone Montha…
1. National Affairs The Cyclone Montha made landfall near Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) with winds reaching up to ~110 km/h, causing flooding, uprooted trees, transport disruption and at least two fatalities. Standing crops over 1.5 lakh hectares were reported damaged. Rail and bus services across the affected zones have been severely disrupted. Over 139 trains were…
National Affairs The Cyclone Montha, now a severe cyclonic storm, has strengthened over the west-central Bay of Bengal and is approaching the coast of Andhra Pradesh (between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam) with heavy rains and high winds expected across Andhra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Evacuations and transport disruptions are in progress. The Election Commission…
1. India – Economic & Financial News India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by approximately US $4.496 billion in the week ending 17 October 2025, taking the total to about US $702.28 billion. The rise was largely driven by a sharp increase in gold holdings (up by over US $6 billion), while foreign currency assets (FCAs)…
National – India The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) Terminal 2 at Delhi will reopen operations on 26.10.2025 after extensive renovation and technological upgrade. Approximately 120 daily domestic flights (by major airlines) will be handled from this terminal, enhancing travel infrastructure and passenger convenience. Air quality in the Delhi-NCR region has dipped into the “very…
1. Economy & Finance The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects India’s economy to grow at 6.6% in FY 2025. India is pushing strongly towards e-waste recycling under its National Critical Mineral Mission to tap critical minerals via recycling and reduce import dependencies. The European Council approved the new Strategic EU-India Agenda, strengthening political, trade, economic…
1. National News – India Neeraj Chopra (Olympic gold-medallist) has been bestowed the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army in recognition of his sporting achievements and national pride. Schools in several northern states — including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh — are reopening on 24.10.2025 after extended holidays tied…
