On 10 October 2025, the Indian junior badminton team secured a historic bronze medal in the Mixed Team event at the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships, held in Guwahati, Assam. This marks India’s first-ever podium finish in this category. India defeated South Korea in the quarterfinals and put up a strong fight against Indonesia…
On 10 October 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering commitment to promoting democracy and leading a peaceful transition from dictatorship in Venezuela. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised her for keeping the spirit of democratic resistance alive despite political persecution and threats. Machado, founder of the…
Q. Who won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature?A. Orhan PamukB. Salman RushdieC. László Krasznahorkai D. Kazuo Ishiguro Q. Where was the first phase of the Israel–Hamas peace plan signed in October 2025? A) Geneva, SwitzerlandB) Sharm el-Sheikh, EgyptC) Doha, QatarD) Jerusalem, Israel
On 9 October 2025, Israel and Hamas signed the first phase of a landmark peace agreement aimed at ending a two-year war that has devastated Gaza and strained regional stability. The deal, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United States, includes: The agreement was signed in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, and hailed by leaders as…
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his “compelling and visionary works that reaffirm the power of art amid apocalyptic terror.” Born in Gyula, Hungary (1954), Krasznahorkai is celebrated for his long, philosophical, and complex prose, often exploring despair, chaos, and the search for meaning. His major works…
World Mental Health Day is observed every year on 10 October to raise awareness and promote global action for mental well-being. The 2025 theme — “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies” — focuses on ensuring mental health support for people affected by conflicts, displacement, natural disasters, and health crises. The day was…
Q. Who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025?A. John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John MartinisB. Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. YaghiC. Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal, and K. Barry SharplessD. Emmanuelle Charpentier, Jennifer Doudna, and Feng Zhang Q. Who is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who visited India in October…
From October 8–9, 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer made his first official visit to India, marking a significant step forward in India–UK bilateral relations. The visit, hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focused on strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership under the Vision 2035 Roadmap, covering areas such as trade, defence, climate, energy, education, and…
On October 8, 2025, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa (Japan), Richard Robson (Australia), and Omar M. Yaghi (United States) for their pioneering development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) — molecular structures with large internal spaces that allow gases and chemicals to pass through. Their discovery has revolutionized materials science, enabling…
Q. Who won the Nobel Prize in Physics 2025?A. Peter Higgs, François Englert, and James PeeblesB. John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John MartinisC. Roger Penrose, Andrea Ghez, and Reinhard GenzelD. Alain Aspect, John Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger Q. When is the Indian Air Force Day celebrated every year?A. 26 JanuaryB. 15 AugustC. 8 OctoberD. 4…
On October 8, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), marking a major milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure. Built at Ulwe, Navi Mumbai, with an investment of ₹19,650 crore, the project is developed under a PPP model by Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (74%) and CIDCO (26%)….
On October 8, 2025, India celebrated the 93rd Air Force Day at Hindon Air Base, Ghaziabad, honoring the courage, legacy, and advanced capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The theme for 2025, “Operation Sindoor,” highlighted the IAF’s decisive role in protecting national security through successful air strikes after the Pahalgam attack. The event featured…
On 7 October 2025, American scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for their pioneering experiments demonstrating quantum physics on a chip. Their work proved that quantum effects like tunnelling and energy quantisation can occur in macroscopic electrical circuits, advancing the development of quantum computers, sensors, and…
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell (both from the USA), and Shimon Sakaguchi (Japan) for their groundbreaking discovery on peripheral immune tolerance. The Nobel Committee announced the award on 6th October 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden, recognizing the trio for identifying regulatory T cells (Tregs)…
Q. What are the dates scheduled for polling in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025?A) 1st and 5th NovemberB) 4th and 9th NovemberC) 6th and 11th NovemberD) 8th and 12th November Q. What is the theme of the Global Fintech Fest 2025, held in Mumbai from 7th to 9th October 2025?A) Digital Finance for AllB) Fintech…
The 6th edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) began in Mumbai on 7th October 2025. The event was inaugurated by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The theme for this year’s festival is “Empowering Finance for a Better World Powered by AI.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are scheduled to…
The Election Commission of India has announced that the Bihar Assembly Elections will be held in two phases — on 6th November and 11th November 2025, with vote counting on 14th November. The election will cover 243 assembly seats, with 121 constituencies voting in the first phase and 122 in the second. Chief Election Commissioner…
Q. What milestone did India achieve in the overall standings at World Para Athletics Championships 2025?a) Top-3 finishb) Top-5 finishc) Top-10 finishd) Top-15 finish Q. Who has been appointed as India’s new ODI captain in October 2025?A. Rohit SharmaB. Shreyas IyerC. Shubman GillD. KL Rahul Q. Exercise KONKAN-2025 is a bilateral naval exercise between which…
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has waived Aadhaar biometric update charges for children aged 5 to 17 years for one year, effective from 1 October 2025. This move will benefit around six crore children across India. Aadhaar enrollment for children below five years requires only basic demographic details (name, photo, date of birth,…
The India-UK naval exercise KONKAN-2025 began on 5 October 2025 off India’s western coast, strengthening maritime cooperation under the India-UK Vision 2035. Conducted in two phases till 12 October, it includes harbour activities like professional exchanges and sea drills on anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare. The exercise features INS Vikrant from India and the UK…
On 4 October 2025, Shubman Gill was officially appointed as India’s new ODI captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma, for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia. This will be Gill’s first ODI series as captain, after previously leading India in Test and T20I formats. So far, Gill has played 55 ODIs, scoring 2,775 runs with eight…
India achieved its best-ever performance at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, held for the first time in India at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. The Indian team won a record 22 medals — 6 gold, 9 silver, and 7 bronze, surpassing the previous record of 17 medals from 2024 (Kobe, Japan). Top performances included…
Q. By how much has the Union Cabinet increased Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for Central Government employees and pensioners w.e.f. 1 July 2025?a) 2% (from 55% to 57%)b) 3% (from 55% to 58%)c) 4% (from 55% to 59%)d) 5% (from 55% to 60%) Q. What is the MSP of wheat after an…
On 3 October 2025, The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced significant reforms to make its recruitment exams more transparent, secure, and candidate-friendly. Transparency: Candidates can now view their question papers, responses, and correct answers. Selected past papers will also be published as official sample sets. Restrictions apply only during ongoing multi-shift exams. Candidate Welfare:…
On 1 October 2025, India was honoured with the International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security at the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The award recognised the Modi government’s success in expanding social protection coverage from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, benefiting…
On 1 October 2025, the Union Cabinet approved several major decisions:
On 1 October 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the Marketing Season 2026–27 to ensure remunerative prices for farmers.
Q. Who has been appointed as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in October 2025?a) M Rajeshwar Raob) Shirish Chandra Murmuc) T Rabi Sankard) Swaminathan J Q. Who proposed the 20-point Peace Plan for Gaza in 2025? a) Joe Biden b) Benjamin Netanyahu c) Donald Trump d) António Guterres
The US Peace Plan for Gaza, proposed by President Donald Trump in September 2025, aims to end the Israel-Hamas conflict through a 20-point framework. Key provisions include an immediate ceasefire, hostage exchange, Gaza’s demilitarization, and governance by a technocratic Palestinian committee under international oversight. Hamas is excluded from future rule, and reconstruction—estimated at $200 billion—will…
The government has appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-year tenure starting on or after 9 October 2025. He replaces M Rajeshwar Rao, whose extended term ends on 8 October 2025. Murmu, currently an Executive Director at RBI overseeing the Department of Supervision,…