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 poor” category (AQI around 318) on 26.10.2025, due to smog and meteorological conditions. This has implications for health advisories and will likely impact outdoor work and study preparations.
Prices of precious metals in India: On 26.10.2025 gold and silver rates across major cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata) reflect global trends, currency fluctuations and local demand. Competitive examination candidates should note that such indicators can appear in finance-GK sections.
The Narendra Modi government will participate virtually in the 22nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Summit on 26.10.2025. The meeting will review progress of the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, aligning with India’s “Act East” and Indo-Pacific strategy.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised India’s 2025–26 fiscal year GDP growth forecast upward to 6.6% in its World Economic Outlook, citing robust private consumption which mitigates some external trade headwinds.
A major tropical weather event, Tropical Storm Melissa, nearing hurricane strength in the northern Caribbean, is forecast to bring heavy rainfall and life-threatening floods. While not directly impacting India, international weather alerts are increasingly relevant in global economics/GK sections.
In the run-up to the upcoming state elections in Bihar, the government in Delhi has stepped up preparations for the Chhath Puja on the Yamuna river-front, including cleaning of ghats and special arrangements — an example of how festival, culture and politics interplay in GK.
International
U.S. President Donald Trump has embarked on an Asia-Pacific tour beginning 26.10.2025 and is set to attend the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The agenda features trade, rare-earth minerals and regional strategic issues.
During the summit, the potential for a face-to-face meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi was ruled out; implications persist for India-U.S. trade negotiations, including tariffs on Indian goods.
The IMF forecast noted that emerging markets face a moderate deceleration in growth from 4.3% in 2024 to 4.2% in 2025, with India being a positive outlier due to stronger domestic demand.
The Caribbean region is under alert for Tropical Storm Melissa: Up to 35 inches (≈89 cm) of rainfall forecast for Haiti’s Tiburon Peninsula, with risk of landslides and floods. Global storm systems may influence insurance, shipping and global logistics sectors.
Economy & Business
Precious metal trends in India – gold and silver rates are rising due to weak rupee, global inflationary pressure and safe-haven demand. For bank/competitive exams, note: “Precious metals rates = gold higher → rupee pressure → inflation expectations.”
The reopening of Delhi’s Terminal 2 also signals investment in India’s aviation infrastructure, which ties into government capital expenditure, employment and macro-economic impetus.
India-U.S. trade relations remain under stress due to high U.S. tariffs on Indian goods (effective rate around 50% in some categories). This affects Indian export sectors and is relevant in current-affairs and economic-monitoring questions.
The IMF projection for India’s 2025–26 growth at 6.6% underscores a resilient economy despite external headwinds; for 2026–27 the forecast is slightly lower at about 6.2%.
Sports
The DP World India Championship (golf) has concluded its initial rounds in Delhi (16-19 October 2025) with international stars like Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry in the field, alongside 26 Indian players including Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri. The event’s $4 million prize and 5,000 Race to Dubai points make it a significant global fixture.
Domestic cricket update: The Ranji Trophy 2025‑26 season has kicked off from 15 October 2025 (to 28 February 2026) with 38 teams participating in an Elite and Plate format. Useful for GK on Indian domestic sports structure.
Upcoming: The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 will be held in Goa, India from 31 October to 27 November 2025. India hosting such global events is relevant for general awareness of sporting diplomacy.
Miscellaneous / Other Events
In civic news, large scale protests have begun in Uttarakhand where residents are marching towards Dehradun over healthcare facility shortages. This is relevant for current-affairs on governance, public health and social issues.
Cultural note: The Nag Nathaiya Leela festival is being celebrated in Varanasi (Tulsi Ghat) with much fanfare; awareness of regional festivals is helpful in cultural-GK sections.
In governance: The poll-roll revision in Delhi is mandated to be completed by 26 October 2025 for nationwide electoral preparedness – an example of administrative deadlines relevant for state and national exam questions.
