Daily Current affairs and GK Update
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…
1. National Affairs The Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 was inaugurated in Dehradun (Uttarakhand) by Union MoS Jitin Prasada (MeitY & Commerce & Industry). The event, organised by the Uttarakhand government in collaboration with India AI Mission, showcases AI’s role in governance, entrepreneurship and sustainable development. The summit is a precursor to the India–AI Impact Summit 2026…
1. National Affairs The Govardhan Puja (Annakut) is being observed on 22.10.2025 in many parts of India, marking the day following Diwali and honouring the episode of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill. Education-related: Schools in several states (including Kerala’s Idukki district and Punjab) are declared holiday on 22.10.2025 due to a mix of festivals (Govardhan Puja,…
National Affairs The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released minutes of its October 2025 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, indicating room for interest-rate cuts as inflation outlook softens. Key highlights: repo rate held at 5.50 %, inflation projection revised downward to ~2.6 % for 2025-26, GDP growth forecast raised to about 6.8 %. The India Meteorological…
1. National News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervened assertively in the foreign-exchange market, selling dollars to support the rupee. This has boosted the rupee to its strongest weekly performance in nearly four months. Indian bond markets remained stable; the 10-year benchmark yield closed lower amid expectation of easier monetary policy ahead. The government…
1. National Affairs The Nara Lokesh-led Andhra Pradesh government has begun a five-day tour of Australia under the Special Visitors Program. The aim: attracting foreign direct investment, forging educational-research partnerships and showcasing the state’s agri-tech & human-resource potential. In Karnataka’s Chittapur region, authorities have denied permission for a planned march by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh…
