- On 22 October 2025, Chennai became the first Indian city to launch a Real-Time Flood Forecasting & Spatial Decision Support System. The ₹107.2 crore project, developed with IIT-Madras and supported by the World Bank, covers 4,974 sq km across 5 districts. It provides street-level flood predictions for vulnerable areas like Pulianthope, Velachery, and Saidapet.
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- On 16 October 2025, Ola Electric launched ‘Ola Shakti’, its first Residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Bengaluru. Powered by 4680 Bharat Cells, it offers modular variants with up to 1.5 hours backup and 2-hour fast charging. The system is priced from ₹29,999, with deliveries starting Makar Sankranti 2026. It marks Ola’s entry into India’s ₹1 trillion home energy storage market, supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- Bhai Dooj 2025 is celebrated on 23 October 2025 (Thursday), marking the final day of the five-day Diwali festival. It falls on the Dwitiya Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha and honours the sacred bond between brothers and sisters.
- Manipur celebrated Ningol Chakouba on 23 October 2025, a festival that strengthens the bond between married women and their parental families. On this day, daughters and sisters return home with gifts and are honored with presents and a grand feast, especially featuring fish dishes. The state government organized a Fish Fair-cum-Competition with a target of 1.5 lakh kg of fish to meet festive demand.
- On 22 Oct 2025, a SEBI panel led by R.S. Gandhi proposed higher transaction fees for clearing corporations. The move aims to make them financially independent and reduce reliance on parent stock exchanges. Recommendations include unbundling charges and higher contributions to the Settlement Guarantee Fund (SGF).
- India’s core sector output growth for September 2025 was officially released on October 20, 2025, by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data showed a 3 percent growth in the combined Index of Eight Core Industries, highlighting slower growth compared to the revised 6.5 percent in August 2025.
- On 21 Oct 2025, Coal India Ltd. signed an MoU with IIT Madras at Chennai to set up a Centre for Sustainable Energy. The aim is to drive clean energy R&D, supporting India’s net-zero 2070 goal. Focus areas include mine repurposing, fleet electrification, circular economy, and low-carbon technologies.
- ISRO’s Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter made the first-ever observation of solar Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) impacting the Moon. Using the CHACE-2 instrument, it detected a sharp rise in exospheric pressure and density during a CME on 10 May 2024. The findings, announced in Oct 2025, confirm theories of solar storms altering the lunar exosphere.
- On 21 October 2025, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled the official logo and anthem for the upcoming FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, which will be hosted in Goa from 31 October to 27 November 2025. The anthem is sung by renowned artist Daler Mehndi, and the logo reflects Goa’s cultural heritage blended with the spirit of chess.
- At the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 final on 18 October in Malaysia, India lost 2-1 to Australia and settled for Silver. India’s lone goal came from Anmol Ekka (17’), while Ian Grobbelaar scored twice for Australia, including a last-minute winner. This was India’s 8th final appearance, having earlier won the title in 2013, 2014, and 2022. With this win, Australia clinched their 3rd title, equaling India’s record in the tournament.
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a two-day Conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) on 22–23 Oct 2025 at IIIDEM, New Delhi. It reviewed preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to ensure accuracy and inclusiveness. The conference, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar with Election Commissioners (ECs) S.S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, focused on poll readiness.
- On 21 October 2025, India observed Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial, New Delhi. The day honors the 10 CRPF personnel martyred at Hot Springs, Ladakh, in 1959. Tributes were paid nationwide with wreath-laying ceremonies and two minutes of silence. It reaffirms the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of police forces across India.
- On 21 October 2025, the world observed World Iodine Deficiency Day, also called Global IDD Prevention Day. The 2025 theme was “Iodine for All — Small Nutrient, Big Impact”. It highlights iodine’s vital role in thyroid health, brain development, and growth. India continues efforts through Universal Salt Iodisation (USI) and NIDDCP to prevent IDDs.
- Sanae Takaichi has made history by becoming Japan’s first female Prime Minister on 21 October 2025, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba after his resignation. She was elected as the 104th Prime Minister of Japan following a parliamentary vote, marking a landmark moment in the country’s politics.
- On 22 Oct 2025, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The ceremony took place at South Block, New Delhi, in the presence of Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi. Chopra, associated with the Army since 2016, was honoured for his sporting excellence and national inspiration.
- On 21 Oct 2025, Justice Prathiba M. Singh of the Delhi High Court was appointed Chairperson of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Advisory Board of Judges for the 2025–2027 term. She became the first Indian and Asian judge to hold this prestigious global position.
- On 17 Oct 2025, Nirmal Kumar Minda, Executive Chairman of Uno Minda Group, became the new President of ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India), succeeding Sanjay Nayar. He is a pioneer in the auto component industry, credited with driving localisation and innovation.
- Piyush Pandey (1955–2025), Padma Shri awardee and legendary adman, passed away on 23 Oct 2025 in Mumbai at 70. He was the Executive Chairman of Ogilvy India and created iconic campaigns for Fevicol, Cadbury, Asian Paints, Vodafone ZooZoos, and the Polio drive. Known as the face of Indian advertising, he blended Indian idioms with global creativity.
Questions:
Q.1 Justice Prathiba M. Singh became Chairperson of which international body’s Advisory Board of Judges?a) World Bank
b) WTO
c) WIPO
d) UNHRC
Answer: c) Justice Prathiba Singh of Delhi High Court was appointed Chairperson of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Advisory Board of Judges for 2025–27.
Q.2 Which Indian city became the first to launch a Real-Time Flood Forecasting & Spatial Decision Support System in October 2025?
a) Mumbai
b) Chennai
c) Hyderabad
d) Kolkata
Answer: b) On 22 October 2025, Chennai launched India’s first Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System, a ₹107.2 crore project developed with IIT-Madras and supported by the World Bank.
