National:
- On Oct 13, 2025, Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched new initiatives marking 4 years of PM GatiShakti – National Master Plan (NMP). Key launches: Public Platform (UGI) for geospatial data and PM GatiShakti–Offshore for marine & Blue Economy projects. District Master Plans prepared for 112 Aspirational Districts to boost local connectivity. LEAPS 2025 introduced to benchmark logistics excellence under the National Logistics Policy.
- On October 13, 2025, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for three major National Highway (NH) projects worth over ₹2,000 crore in Puducherry. These projects aim to ease congestion, improve connectivity, and boost trade and tourism in the Union Territory.
- India’s first Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence (AI CoE) for Public Good, launched by TechBharat Research Foundation in partnership with Google Cloud India, was officially inaugurated on October 13, 2025. The centre is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and aims to develop and deploy AI solutions for key public sector challenges, including governance, citizen services, disaster management, education, and security.
- On Oct 13, 2025, ICAI partnered with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to support India’s Sovereign AI Mission. ICAI will provide verified financial and economic datasets to train indigenous Large Language Models (LLMs). Data includes audited reports, balance sheets, and corporate filings, ensuring accuracy and trust.
- The Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) established Centres of Excellence (CoEs) under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) to promote heritage and classical languages. The initiative is part of a ₹174 crore programme to safeguard India’s cultural, linguistic, and philosophical traditions. The first CoE was launched at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore – Centre for Jain Studies (₹27.16 crore).
- India was elected unopposed to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the term 2026-2028 on October 14, 2025. The election took place at the UN General Assembly in New York, where India received overwhelming support as part of the Asia-Pacific group candidates. India's three-year term on the 47-member Council will officially begin on January 1, 2026.
- On October 14, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the seventh National Security Guard (NSG) hub will be established in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, near the Ram Temple. This expansion aims to ensure round‑the‑clock deployment of elite commandos to counter any terror threats in the region.
- On October 13, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY2025‑26 to 6.6% from 6.4%, citing strong Q1 growth and resilient consumption. This came despite the United States (US) imposing 50% tariffs on Indian goods, with domestic demand and Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms cushioning the impact. The IMF, however, cut the FY2026‑27 forecast to 6.2% from 6.4% due to global trade risks.
- Muse Wearables (IIT-Madras incubated startup) and NPCI launched India’s first wearable payments ecosystem on October 13, 2025. Powered by Muse Wallet and the RuPay network, enabling secure tap-to-pay transactions. Introduced the “Ring One” smart ring, allowing phone-free, tokenised digital payments. Marks a sovereign alternative to foreign wallets, boosting India’s digital payment innovation.
- On October 14, 2025, Curie Money partnered with ICICI Prudential AMC to launch a UPI-enabled instant redemption facility for liquid mutual funds. Investors can redeem up to 90% of their invested amount, capped at ₹50,000 per day, with funds credited instantly. This eliminates the usual redemption lag of 1–2 days.
- On October 14, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry released data showing India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation fell to 0.13% in September 2025, from 0.52% in August. The decline was driven by deflation in food articles and fuel & power, while manufactured products inflation eased. In September 2024, WPI inflation had stood at 1.91%.
- On October 14, 2025, India and Mongolia signed 10 MoUs in New Delhi during the State Visit of Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. The agreements aim to strengthen the Strategic Partnership and expand cooperation in energy, defence, trade, technology, and culture. Highlights include collaboration in renewables, critical minerals, defence training, digital governance, pharmaceuticals, and Buddhist heritage.
- Ahmedabad has been officially recommended by the Commonwealth Sport’s Executive Board as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with the final decision due on November 26, 2025, at the General Assembly in Glasgow.
- On October 12, 2025, Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu launched the ‘Fare se Fursat’ scheme on Alliance Air. The initiative introduces fixed ticket fares on select routes, valid till December 31, 2025, ensuring stability even for last-minute bookings. It aims to give passengers freedom from fluctuating airfares. The scheme aligns with the UDAN mission to make flying affordable.
- On October 10, 2025, the Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) re‑elected Mahavir Lunawat, Founder & Chairman of Pantomath Capital Advisors, as its Chairman for a two‑year term. Abhijit Vaidya (Kotak Investment Banking) and Lakha Nair (Axis Capital) were chosen as Vice‑Chairpersons. AIBI is the sole representative body of investment bankers to SEBI, IFSCA, and stock exchanges.
- Anant Goenka, Vice Chairman of Rama Prasad Goenka (RPG) Group, has been named President‑Elect of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for 2025–26. The announcement was made on October 14, 2025, at the FICCI National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM). He will succeed Harsha Vardhan Agarwal after the 98th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in New Delhi (Nov 28–29, 2025).
- On October 14, 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the book “Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II: Shaping a Future Ready Force” authored by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan. The book outlines a future-oriented blueprint for India’s Armed Forces. It analyses the changing character of warfare with focus on cyber, space, and cognitive domains.
Questions:
Q.1 Who authored the book “Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II: Shaping a Future Ready Force”?a) General Manoj Pande
b) General Anil Chauhan
c) Rajnath Singh
d) Admiral R. Hari Kumar
Answer: b) The book, written by CDS General Anil Chauhan, outlines India’s vision for a future-ready armed force.
Q.2 Which IIT-incubated startup launched India’s first wearable payments ecosystem with NPCI?
a) Muse Wearables (IIT-Madras)
b) Skyroot Aerospace (IIT-Hyderabad)
c) Niki.ai (IIT-Kharagpur)
d) Ziroh Labs (IIT-Bombay)
Answer: a) Muse Wearables and NPCI introduced the “Ring One” smart ring powered by RuPay for tap-to-pay transactions.
