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 and heavy rainfall, especially in coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, is scheduled to address the International Aryan Summit 2025 in New Delhi at 2:45 PM, marking an important diplomatic event.
The CERT‑In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has reported that India’s cybersecurity industry has grown to around US$ 20 billion, signalling strong expansion in the cyber-security domain.
India’s maritime sector is showing historic progress according to the Prime Minister, indicating increased emphasis on port infrastructure, shipping, coastal economy and associated logistics.
According to recent economic data, India’s growth outlook for FY 2025-26 remains robust, supported by strong domestic demand, easing inflation and a diversification of export markets amid tariff pressure from the United States.
The United Nations-designated World Cities Day is observed on 31.10.2025 with the theme “People-centred smart cities”, highlighting India’s relevance in the urban-infrastructure space and digital-city initiatives.
A consultation on Rift Valley Fever (RVF) research is scheduled for 31.10.2025 by the World Health Organization (WHO), pointing to global health governance issues that Indian aspirants may need to be aware of.
2. International Developments
The United Nations observance of World Cities Day emphasises people-centred smart cities globally — relevant for multilateral frameworks, sustainable development goals (SDGs) and urban policy questions.
The 2025 edition of the Global Model WHO in Geneva runs through 28-31 October, bringing together global health diplomacy actors and aligning with India’s growing role in global health.
In Europe, the 31st meeting of the Union for the Mediterranean Platform on Research & Innovation convened recently, underlining India’s potential ties in research collaboration, though not directly listed for 31.10, gives context for R&I questions.
Russia continues to face diplomatic pressure and renewed discussions around sanctions, reflecting global power-politics dynamics that may feature in international affairs sections.
Cultural diplomacy: The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) 2025 begins on 31 Oct in Delhi, spotlighting Indo-European cultural exchange.
Technology & economy: The export diversification reported in India is shaped in part by US–India trade tensions, a global-economic link worth noting for exam framing.
3. Economy & Business
India’s export markets show early signs of diversification as punitive US tariffs impact more than half of Indian exports to the United States.
Inflation outlook remains soft due to positive food-production prospects despite reduced acreage for oilseeds and cash crops — easing inflation is a key macroeconomic indicator.
The cybersecurity industry’s growth to US$ 20 billion in India emphasises the business potential in cyber-services and may inform questions around emerging sectors.
Smart-city and maritime-economy initiatives are emerging as growth engines — important for competitive exams emphasising government initiatives and infrastructure push.
4. Science, Technology & Environment
The theme of World Cities Day — people-centred smart cities — underlines the importance of integrating smart infrastructure, technology, participatory governance and inclusive urban growth.
The consultation on Rift Valley Fever research signals global health threat preparedness and may find mention in health-science related GK.
The Indian maritime sector’s progress includes technological aspects of port logistics, shipping automation and coastal zone economy.
The Indian government’s push towards digital power infrastructure (smart-meters initiative launched earlier) remains relevant for infrastructure/energy questions.
5. Sports & Culture
Although specific Indian major sporting results for 31.10.2025 are fewer, note that the EUFF 2025 film festival opens in Delhi — a cultural event highlighting India’s film-festival circuit and international cultural diplomacy.
India and other nations’ anniversaries and observances (such as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) are important for current affairs rounds in sports & culture as well.
6. Static GK & Exam Tips for 31.10.2025
Remember: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed on 31 October each year (birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel).
Theme for World Cities Day 2025: “People-centred smart cities”.
The cybersecurity sector in India: approx US$ 20 billion size indicates the scale of growth.
India’s growth outlook for FY 2025-26: supported by domestic demand, easing inflation, and export diversification.
Global health event: Consultation on Rift Valley Fever research by WHO on 31 Oct 2025.
Cultural event: European Union Film Festival 2025 begins 31 Oct in Delhi (30th edition milestone).
Exam-preparation tip: For banking or SSC exams, ensure you link current-affairs facts with relevant static GK — e.g. link cybersecurity growth to ministry/organization (CERT-In under Ministry of Electronics & IT), link smart-cities theme to urbanisation indices, tie export diversification to US trade policy. Practice MCQs that ask which date, which theme, which organisation, which country/sector.
7. Quick Recap (for rapid revision)
31.10.2025: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas observed.
India’s cybersecurity industry: US$ 20 billion.
PM to address International Aryan Summit 2025.
Schools closed in parts of India due to Cyclone Montha/ rains.
India’s growth outlook positive for FY 26; export diversification under way amid US tariffs.
World Cities Day 2025 theme: People-centred smart cities.
WHO consultation on Rift Valley Fever research on 31 Oct.
EUFF 2025 (30th edition) begins in Delhi, emphasising cultural exchange.
