The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) was officially constituted in January 2025 to revise salaries, pensions, and service conditions of over 50 lakh Central Government employees and 70 lakh pensioners. Its recommendations are expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026. 🏛️ About the Central Pay Commission The Central Pay Commission is a periodic body…
Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha made landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam on the night of 28 October 2025, with wind speeds of 90–100 km/h. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that landfall began near Kakinada at 7 PM. The storm brought very heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh, causing damage to over 43,000 hectares of crops. Nellore…
On 28 October 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Moscow to jointly produce the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India. The SJ-100 is a twin-engine, narrow-body passenger aircraft already in service with over 16 airlines worldwide, with more than 200 units produced globally….
Q. Who led Argentina’s ruling party to a landslide victory in the October 2025 midterm elections?A. Alberto FernándezB. Javier MileiC. Mauricio MacriD. Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Q. The 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly from October 27–30, 2025 was held at which venue?A. Vigyan Bhawan, New DelhiB. Bharat Mandapam, New DelhiC. India Habitat Centre, New…
The second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will be conducted in 12 States and Union Territories, with the final voter list to be published on February 7, 2026. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in a briefing on October 27, 2025, announced that the revision will cover about 51 crore voters…
Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 is being observed across India from October 27 to November 2 under the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility” (सतर्कता: हमारी साझा जिम्मेदारी). Organized by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the observance aims to promote integrity, transparency, and accountability in public life. The week coincides with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai…
The 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly was held from October 27–30, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with participation from 124 countries and over 40 ministers. Centered on the theme “One Sun, One World, One Grid,” the event focused on strengthening global cooperation for solar energy expansion. President Droupadi Murmu delivered the first-ever presidential…
On 27 October 2025, Argentine President Javier Milei led his party La Libertad Avanza to a landslide victory in the midterm elections. The party secured 41% of the vote, winning 13 of 24 Senate seats and 64 of 127 lower-house seats, a major gain from its earlier tally of 7 Senate and 37 lower-house seats….
Q. Where was the 47th ASEAN Summit 2025 held from October 26–28?A. JakartaB. BangkokC. Kuala LumpurD. Singapore Q. What does NAKSHA stand for in the programme launched by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR) in February 2025?A. National Analytical Knowledge System for Housing and AssetsB. National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban HabitationsC. National Aerial…
The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2025 honored 24 individuals and one team for their outstanding contributions to science, technology, and innovation. The Vigyan Ratna, awarded posthumously to renowned astrophysicist Dr. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, recognized lifetime achievement in science, while Dr. S. Venkata Mohan, Director of CSIR-NEERI, received the Vigyan Shri for his pioneering work in…
The NAKSHA Programme (National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations) is a pilot initiative launched in February 2025 by India’s Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). It aims to modernize urban land records using geospatial and GIS technologies for better governance and transparency. Covering 157 urban…
The 47th ASEAN Summit 2025, held in Kuala Lumpur under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability”, marked a historic expansion as East Timor (Timor-Leste) became ASEAN’s 11th member. Hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the summit gathered leaders from ASEAN nations along with major partners including the US, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New…
Q. When is the Raising Day of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) celebrated?A) October 20B) October 21C) October 24D) October 26 Q. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed every year on October 31 to mark the birth anniversary of which national leader?A) Mahatma GandhiB) Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelC) Subhas Chandra BoseD) Lal Bahadur Shastri
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) is observed annually on October 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s Iron Man who unified 562 princely states after Independence. The 2025 celebration, held at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, is of special significance as it marks Patel’s 150th birth anniversary. The event features a…
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) celebrates its Raising Day on October 24, marking its establishment in 1962 after the India-China war. Tasked with guarding the 3,488 km India-China border across extreme Himalayan terrains from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh, ITBP personnel serve at altitudes between 9,000 and 18,700 feet under harsh weather conditions. Their responsibilities include…
Q. When is the uncrewed Gaganyaan G1 mission scheduled to launch?a) November 2025b) December 2025c) January 2026d) March 2026 Q. On which festival were the Kedarnath and Yamunotri shrines closed for winter?a) Diwalib) Bhai Doojc) Dussehrad) Kartik Purnima Q. Where did Delhi conduct its first artificial rain trial through cloud seeding in collaboration with IIT…
Delhi has successfully conducted a trial of artificial rain through cloud seeding in the Burari area on October 23, 2025, to combat rising pollution levels. The initiative, led by CM Rekha Gupta in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, used silver iodide and sodium chloride released from an aircraft to test the technology. Despite low humidity, the…
On 23 October 2025, the portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham and Yamunotri Dham, two of Uttarakhand’s revered Char Dham shrines, were ceremoniously closed on the occasion of Bhai Dooj with traditional rituals, chanting of mantras, and grand floral decorations. At Kedarnath, the temple doors were closed at 8:30 AM, and the Panchmukhi (five-faced) idol of…
On 23 October 2025, ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan announced that 90% of work on the Gaganyaan uncrewed test flight mission (G1) has been completed, with the launch scheduled for the first week of December 2025. He confirmed that all key tests — including those on the crew module, escape system, parachute, and communication subsystems…
Q. Which sportsman was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army in October 2025? a) PV Sindhub) Virat Kohlic) Neeraj Choprad) Abhinav Bindra Q. Ningol Chakouba festival is celebrated in which Indian state?a) Assamb) Tripurac) Manipurd) Meghalaya Q. Who is the author of the book “Civil-Military Fusion as a Metric of…
India has risen to the 9th position globally in total forest area, as per the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bali. The country also retains its 3rd rank worldwide in annual forest area gain, showcasing strong progress in sustainable forest management and ecological balance. Union…
The book “Civil-Military Fusion as a Metric of National Power and Comprehensive Security”, authored by Lt Gen Raj Shukla (Retd), was launched on 22 October 2025 in New Delhi. It presents a strategic framework for integrating India’s military capabilities with civil institutions to strengthen national power and comprehensive security. The book highlights Civil-Military Fusion (CMF)…
Manipur celebrated the Ningol Chakouba festival on 23 October 2025, a traditional occasion that strengthens the bond between married women and their brothers along with their paternal families. Observed annually on the second day of Hiyangei month in the Meitei calendar, the festival involves married women visiting their parental homes with gifts like fruits and…
On 22 October 2025, Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army during a ceremony in New Delhi, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. Mr. Singh praised Neeraj as a symbol of perseverance, patriotism, and excellence, inspiring both the sporting…
Q. Who became Japan’s first female Prime Minister in October 2025?A) Yuriko KoikeB) Sanae TakaichiC) Fumio KishidaD) Yoko Kamikawa Q. Regional Connectivity Scheme – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik), which completed 9 years on 21 October 2025, is a scheme related to:A) Connecting railways with all major citiesB) Roadways bus service to connect all…
India will host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 at Resort Rio, Arpora (Goa) from October 31 to November 17, marking the tournament’s return to India after 23 years. The event will feature elite players from 82 countries, including Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh D, and Faustino Oro. Inaugurated by Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, the…
The Regional Connectivity Scheme – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) has enabled over 1.56 crore passengers to travel through 3.23 lakh flights since its launch on 21 October 2016 under the National Civil Aviation Policy. Marking its 9th anniversary, Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha called UDAN a transformational initiative that made air travel…
On 21 October 2025, Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female Prime Minister, elected by both Houses of Parliament with narrow majorities. A former TV anchor, Takaichi began her political career in 1993 and joined the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in 1996. She has previously served in the Cabinet under Shinzo Abe, including as Economic Security…
Q. Which team won the 125th Indian Football Association (IFA) Shield in 2025?A. East Bengal FCB. Real Kashmir FCC. Mohun Bagan Super GiantD. Bengaluru FC Q. Which countries mediated the ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan in October 2025?A. Saudi Arabia and IranB. Qatar and TurkiyeC. China and RussiaD. USA and UAE Q. Who won Bolivia’s…
Police Commemoration Day is observed every year on October 21 to honor the supreme sacrifices made by police personnel in the line of duty. The day originated from the 1959 Hot Springs incident in Ladakh, where ten CRPF jawans were martyred after being ambushed by Chinese troops. The main ceremony takes place at the National…