1. National News & Developments
Rashtriya Military School (RMS) Chail Centenary Celebrations
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited RMS Chail and praised its legacy of shaping defence leaders.
A Centenary Gate was inaugurated, a special postal cover released, and a commemorative chronicle “The Centennial Chronicle” unveiled.
The event also saw a plantation drive “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”.
India–UK Joint Naval Propulsion Collaboration
India and UK are in advanced talks to strike a deal for joint development and manufacturing of naval propulsion systems.
The focus is on technology transfer, joint R&D, and “Make in India” alignment to boost India’s indigenous naval capabilities.
Diplomatic Engagements: U.S. Ambassador & Canada Foreign Minister
U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor met Prime Minister Modi, Foreign Minister Jaishankar, and discussed trade, defense, technology, and critical minerals.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is on a two-day visit to India to deepen cooperation across trade, energy and security sectors.
BJP’s Tamil Nadu Campaign Launch
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will flag off BJP’s Tamil Nadu election campaign tour (10–17 October) from Madurai.
The campaign slogan is “Tamil Nadu Thalainimira, Tamizhanin Payanam”.
Naming Stadium Stands for Women Cricketers
In Visakhapatnam, two stands at the ACA-VDCA Stadium will be named after women’s cricket icons Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana, coinciding with an India vs Australia match in the Women’s World Cup.
Protests Over Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
Several protests erupted in West Bengal and Tripura against the Waqf Act, alleging state overreach into waqf properties.
Some places saw police and paramilitary deployment to restore order.
Delhi Traffic Advisory (UDGAAR 2025)
Road closures, diversions, stricter parking rules, and crowd management plans will be in force in Delhi for the UDGAAR 2025 event.
Commuters are urged to use public transport and avoid affected routes.
2. International News & Geopolitics
Women’s Blind Football World Cup: Argentina Retains Title
Argentina defeated England 2–0 in the final held in Kochi, India, to defend their championship.
Key awards: Garcia Sosa Barreneche (Top Scorer & Best Player), Alicia Grimmond (Best Goalkeeper).
India finished 5th by defeating Turkey in the 5th-place playoff.
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Norway vs Israel
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick and reached 50 international goals in record time as Norway thrashed Israel 5–0 in Oslo.
The match was shadowed by pro-Palestinian protests.
Broader Significance
The U.S.–India diplomatic interactions signal shifts in trade, defense, and critical mineral supply chains.
The Canada–India visit underscores growing strategic engagement in the Indo-Pacific.
Bilateral maritime and defense cooperation (e.g. naval propulsion) can influence India’s geopolitical posture in the Indian Ocean region.
3. Economy, Policy & Banking-Relevant Notes
Make in India & Defence Indigenization Push
The India–UK naval propulsion deal aligns with India’s push for self-reliance in strategic sectors.
Technology transfer, local manufacturing, and R&D focus will have implications for defense procurement and manufacturing jobs.
Trade Friction & Export Tariffs
During the U.S.–India discussions, trade tensions were also flagged, as prior tariffs on Indian exports (textiles, gems, shrimp) had caused economic strain.
The dialogue seeks resolution pathways and deeper collaboration.
Regulatory Oversight & Transparency in Religious Endowments
The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 introduces new rules for waqf administration and accountability, which may influence state-central jurisdiction debates in constitutional law.
4. Sports & Cultural Events
India vs West Indies Test Match
India declared their innings at 518/5; Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a stellar 175, and captain Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 129.
India leads the two-Test series 1–0.
Archery Premier League 2025 Concludes
The inaugural Archery Premier League ran from 2 to 12 October at Yamuna Sports Complex, Delhi.
Six franchises competed; the format included mixed-team duels in recurve and compound divisions.
Momentum 2025 – Sports Conference in Vadodara
The conference brings together sports educators, administrators, and athletes.
Notable speakers: Anju Bobby George, former hockey captain Viren Rasquinha, ex-cricketer Kiran More.
Nagar Kirtan Commemoration
A religious procession honoring 350th martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur commenced in Mumbai and will depart on 12 October, traversing Sikh gurdwaras en route to Punjab.
5. Miscellaneous & Exam-useful Bits
BWF World Junior Championships in India
India is hosting the 2025 BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati from 6 to 19 October.
It includes Suhandinata Cup (team event) component earlier in the week.
New Appointments / Judicial Changes (to watch out for in upcoming updates)
(From prior days) Justice Soumen Sen has been appointed 14th Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court.
These types of appointments often appear in exam MCQs.
Science & Environment
Keep an eye on newly discovered species or environmental treaties—common in GK segments (though not specific news on 12 October widely reported).
✅ How to Use This for Exam Prep
Make one-liner flashcards of each point for quick revision.
Segment by category (National / International / Sports / Economy) in your notes.
Connect developments (e.g. defense deals) to prior themes like “Make in India”, “Atmanirbharta”, or Indo-Pacific strategy.
Practice MCQs around these updates — e.g. Who scored 175 in India vs WI, which country retained women’s blind football title, what is the name of the newly amended act, etc.
