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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Highlights of 9th India Mobile Congress Held in New Delhi, DelhiThe 9th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC 2025), Asia’s largest telecom, median and technology event, was held, with the theme “Innovate to Transform” , from October 08 to 11, 2025 at the Yashobhoomi India International Convention & Expo Centre (IICC) in New Delhi, Delhi.
About IMC 2025:
Organised by: The 4-day long conference was organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) which works under the Ministry of Communications (MoC) , in partnership with the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
Inaugurated by: The conference was inaugurated by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi. While addressing the conference, PM Modi highlighted that India’s success in the telecom sector, has witnessed 6-fold growth in electronics production and 28-fold increase in mobile manufacturing since 2014.
International Bharat6G Symposium 2025: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, MoC and Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom), inaugurated the 2nd edition of International 6G Symposium 2025, held from October 09 to October 10, 2025 at IMC 2025 in New Delhi, Delhi.

• In the symposium, Bharat 6G Alliance signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) and European Space Agency (ESA),aimed to foster joint participation in the field of technology department.

Key Events: 23rd Bharat Telecom, first SATCOM Summit, International AI Summit, Cyber Security Summit, OpenAI API Hackathon, and IMC Aspire Competition
IMC 2025 Awards: TThe awards, presented across 15 categories, recognize industry leaders, innovators, and emerging enterprises driving the future of digital connectivity.
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal Launches Series of Transformative Initiatives To Mark 4th Anniversary of PM GatiShakti NMPOn October 13, 2025, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), launched and unveiled a series of transformative initiatives and projects by the Logistics Division, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), MoC&I, marking the 4th anniversary of Pradhan Mantri GatiShakti – National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi.
About Pradhan Mantri GatiShakti – National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP):
Overview: PMGS – NMP, a “Whole-of-Government” approach, by the Government of India (GoI), was launched on 13th October 2021 by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi with the budget outlay of Rs.100 crores for reshaping India’s infrastructure over the next five years.
Implementation: The PMGS-NMP is executed by the MoC&I through the Logistics Division of the DPIIT.
Key Initiatives Launched:
PM GatiShakti-Offshore: Union Minister Piyush Goyal unveiled “PM GatiShakti-Offshore”, a digital platform, to promotes sustainable offshore development by enabling multi-layered analysis and visualization, strengthening India’s Blue Economy.
KMS: Launched Knowledge Management System (KMS) to serve as a centralized digital repository for all resources related to PMGS.
DUMS: Launched Decentralized Data Uploading and Management System (DUMS) to ensure accurate, standardized, and accountable management of data related to infrastructure projects.
PMGS NMP Dashboard: It was launched to provide a real-time overview of ongoing infrastructure projects under PMGS, enabling data-driven governance to improve project monitoring and timely interventions.
PMGS Compendium Volume-3: Launched to document and showcase success stories across infrastructure, social, and economic sectors, highlighting the transformative impact of PMGS.
PM GatiShakti Public: It is a Query-Based web platform, developed by BISAG-N and launched through UGI.
LEAPS 2025: Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 is a flagship initiative by DPIIT to recognize and celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership in India’s logistics sector.
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NITI Aayog releases report on “India’s Blue Economy: Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries”In October 2025, the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) released a report on “India’s Blue Economy: Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries” emphasising on the need of capacity building and research in this field.

• The Agriculture and Allied Sectors Division of NITI Aayog had prepared the report.

Key Highlights
Key People: The report was formally launched by Prof. Ramesh Chand, Member (Agriculture), NITI Aayog, and B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO (Chief Executive Officer), NITI Aayog.

• Along with the report, a detailed presentation on the report was made by Dr. Neelam Patel, Programme Director, NITI Aayog.

India’s Fisheries sector: India is the second-largest fish-producing country in the world, accounting for 8% of global production.

• India’s export earnings from fish and fishery products doubled to Rs. 60,523 crore (cr) in Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24) from Rs. 30,213 cr in 2013-14.

Six Policy intervention: Overhauling policies and regulations, Strengthening institutional and capacity building, Modernizing fleets and upgrading infrastructure, Sustainable fisheries management, Mobilizing resources and financing, Fostering stakeholder inclusion and partnerships.
Three Phases: Laying the foundation and fostering early growth (Rs.2430 cr), Scaling up and achieving global competitiveness (Rs.4210 cr), Global leadership in sustainable deep-sea fisheries (Rs.1690 cr)
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Inaugurated & Laid Foundation Stones for 3 NH Projects in Puducherry over Rs 2,000 CroreIn October 2025, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways (MoRTH), inaugurated and laid foundation stone for 3 key National Highway (NH) projects worth over Rs 2,000 crore in Union Territory (UT) of Puducherry.

• N. Rangaswamy, Chief Minister (CM) of Puducherry ; Kuniyil (K.)Kailashnathan, Lieutenant (Lt.) Governor of Puducherry; Union Minister of State (MoS) L. Murugan, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) and other senior officials were also present at the event.
• During the event, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also announced 5 new NH projects for Puducherry, including strengthening NH-32 in Karaikal and a 6-lane elevated corridor on NH-48, along with Rs.100 crore under the Setu Bandhan Scheme for small bridge construction.

About 3 NH Projects:
4-lane NH : Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 38 kilometer (km)-long 4-lane Puducherry-Poondiyankuppam section of NH-32, constructed at a cost of Rs 1,588 crores.
Elevated Corridor on NH-32: He laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 3.88 km-long elevated corridor between Indira Gandhi Square and Rajiv Gandhi Square on NH-32, with estimated budget outlay of Rs 436 crore.

• This corridor is projected to handle 60,000 Passenger Car Units (PCUs) daily, reducing travel time from 35 minutes (mins) to 10 mins.

Upgrade of ECR Road on NH-332A: In addition to these projects, he also laid the foundation for the improvement works of 13.63 km long East Coast Road (ECR) on NH-332A with estimated cost of Rs 25 crore.
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Union Minister Rammohan Naidu Launches ‘Fare se Fursat’ Fixed Fare Scheme
In October 2025, Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), launched the ‘Fare Se Fursat’ , fixed airfare scheme, aimed at reducing the stress of fluctuating airfares and making air travel in India more convenient.

• The government-owned regional airline, Alliance Air, has introduced the scheme to simplify air travel and promote hassle-free flying across India.

About Fare Se Fursat Scheme:
Trial Period: The initiative will be implemented on a pilot basis from October 13 to December 31, 2025, across select routes (Tier-II & Tier-III cities), to evaluate its operational feasibility and passenger response.
Fare Stability: The scheme offers static and predictable airfares across select routes, ensuring no surge pricing or fare fluctuations.
Alignment: The ‘Fare se Fursat’ scheme aligns closely with Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) initiative, which aims to make air travel affordable and widespread across India.

TechBharat, Google Cloud India Launched India’s First AI CoE for Public Good
On October 13, 2025, TechBharat Research Foundation (TBRF), in collaboration with Google Cloud India, launched India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Public Good in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).

• The initiative was launched with the support of Government of AP, particularly its Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (IT, E&C).

Background: Government of AP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TBRF to facilitate the establishment and operation of the CoE in Visakhapatnam.
Role of Entities: Under the partnership, TBRF leads this CoE as a hub for applied AI research and deployment for public services. Google Cloud India provides infrastructure, cloud computing resources, AI development tools, and access to Gemini AI models, along with mentorship and market support.

• Government of AP will offer administrative support, linkages with local universities, and coordination with departments for pilot projects.

Objectives: The initiative aims to solve real-world governance challenges, develop deployable AI prototypes, build AI talent and capacity, and promote ethical AI practices.
Flagship Program: The TechBharat AI Fellowship incubates India’s brightest minds over a 120-day on-site program, creating deployable AI prototypes for government challenges.

ICAI collaborates with MeitY to provide Sovereign AI Development
In October 2025, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) collaborated with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to support and provide financial and economic data for India’s national Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission.

About the collaboration:
Aim: This partnership aims to enhance the development of indigenous Large Language Models (LLMs) by providing verified financial and economic data from listed companies.
Data Support:The ICAI will supply verified financial and economic data to developers of India’s sovereign LLM.

• ICAI is coordinating with 10 firms developing India’s LLMs, providing structured datasets like balance sheets and audit reports to enhance the accuracy of the sovereign AI system.

Timeline: The sovereign AI model is expected to be ready before the AI Impact Summit scheduled for February 2026.
Digital Fraud: It will also develop mechanisms to combat online and financial frauds through digital verification initiatives.

MoMA Establishes CoE to Promote Heritage and Classical Languages under PMJVK
In October 2025, the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) initiated the establishment of Centres of Excellence(CoE) under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) to promote and preserve heritage and classical languages.

• Under this initiative, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore(Madhya Pradesh, MP), inaugurated its Centre for Jain Studies with a Rs.27.16 crore investment,

Centre for Jain Studies:
Focus Areas: To safeguard and promote heritage, classical languages, literature, culture, arts, and historical studies related to minority communities through research opportunities and training programs for students and scholars
Research: The Centre will enable scholars from diverse fields to study Jainism’s multifaceted contributions and support scientific validation of its practices.
Other CoE: MoMA has already established CoE at University of Mumbai (Mumbai, Maharashtra) for the study of Pali, Prakrit, and Avesta Pahlavi, and Gujarat University (Gujarat) for the study of Prakrit languages.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

India–Australia Joint Military Exercise ‘AUSTRAHIND 2025’ Commenced in AustraliaIn October 2025, the fourth edition of the India–Australia Joint Military Exercise ‘AUSTRAHIND 2025’ commenced at Irwin Barracks, Perth, Australia, to enhance interoperability, joint operational capability, and defence cooperation between the Indian Army (IA) and the Australian Army

• The Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 is being held from October 13 to 26, 2025.

Background: 
Inception:The first edition of Exercise AUSTRAHIND was held in 2022 at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan, India, and it is conducted annually on a rotational basis between India and Australia.
Previous Edition: The 2024 edition was hosted in Pune (Maharashtra), India.
About AUSTRAHIND 2025:
Objective: The exercise aims to strengthen military cooperation and facilitate the exchange of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) for sub-conventional warfare in urban and semi-urban settings.
Scope: The exercise conducts joint company-level operations, including mission planning, tactical manoeuvres and special-arms skills training in open and semi-desert terrain, to strengthen operational readiness and mutual coordination.
Participating Forces:

• Indian Participation: A 120-member Indian Army(IA) contingent, led by a Battalion of Gorkha Rifles along with troops from various arms and services, is participating in the two-week exercise.
• Australian Participation: The Australian Army has deployed a matching contingent, including infantry units, tactical teams, and combat support elements.

Phases : The exercise has two phases

• Training Phase: Focusing on technical training, fitness, weapons familiarization, and operational alignment;
• Validation Phase: Involves joint units executing coordinated missions to evaluate teamwork, decision-making, and adaptability under pressure.

Operational Focus: Troops will conduct realistic combat drills in open and semi-desert terrains, integrating emerging technologies to enhance synergy and combat effectiveness.
About Indian Army(IA):
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) – General Upendra Dwivedi
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Motto – ‘Seva Paramo Dharma’ (Service Before Self)
Established – 1895

Maldives Became First Country to Achieve ‘Triple Elimination’ of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis BIn October 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) validated the Maldives for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission(EMTCT) of hepatitis B.

• With this, Maldives became  the first country globally to achieve ‘triple elimination’ of mother-to-child transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), syphilis, and hepatitis B Virus (HBV), building on its 2019 validation for HIV and syphilis.

Maldives’ Triple Elimination Achievement :
Confirmed Results: No babies were born with HIV or syphilis in 2022 and 2023. A 2023 national survey confirmed zero hepatitis B among first-grade children, surpassing elimination targets.
Health Coverage: Over 95% of pregnant women receive antenatal care with near-universal testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, while more than 95% of newborns receive timely hepatitis B vaccination and complete immunization.
Universal Health Coverage (UHC): Free antenatal care, vaccines, and diagnostic services are available to all residents, including migrants.
High Health Investment: The health sector receives strong policy support and over 10% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is invested in health.
EMTCT Criteria: It requires meeting impact and process targets. Impact targets include:

• HIV: ≤50 new pediatric infections per 100,000 live births
• Syphilis: ≤50 congenital cases per 100,000 live births
• Hepatitis B: HBsAg prevalence ≤0.1% (≤100 per 100,000 children)

About Mother-to-Child Transmissible Infections:
HIV: It is a virus that weakens the immune system by destroying T-cells, leading to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, blood, or from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.
Syphilis: It is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum that can also be passed from mother to child during pregnancy and, if untreated, may lead to serious complications affecting the heart, brain, and other organs.
Hepatitis B: It is a viral infection of the liver that can be transmitted from mother to child, through blood, or bodily fluids, and may cause acute or chronic liver disease.
About Maldives:
President – Mohamed Muizzu
Capital – Male
Currency – Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Participates at 68th CPC in Bridgetown, BarbadosIn October 2025, the Lok Sabha (LS) Speaker, Om Birla led an Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) to the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) held under the theme “The Commonwealth – A Global Partner” in Bridgetown, Barbados, from October 5 to 12, 2025.

About 68th CPC:
Host: The 68th CPC was hosted by the Parliament of Barbados and the CPA Barbados Branch, this biennial event united Commonwealth parliamentarians to discuss democratic governance and parliamentary practices.
Highlights: The Conference featured plenary sessions, panel discussions and thematic workshops on a wide range of contemporary issues, including the future of multilateralism, the evolving role of parliaments in the digital era and the promotion of inclusive governance.
India’s Participation at 68th CPC:
Key Participants:The IPD includes Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha (RS); Anurag Sharma, MP (Member of Parliament) and CPA (Common Wealth Parliamentary Association) Executive Committee Member; Dr. D. Purandeswari, MP and CWP (Common Wealth Women Parliamentarians) Steering Committee Member; Dr. K. Sudhakar, MP; Rekha Sharma, MP; Dr. Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade, MP; Utpal Kumar Singh, Secretary General, Lok Sabha; and P.C. Mody, Secretary General, Rajya Sabha.
Workshop Leadership: As part of the conference, Om Birla chaired a key workshop on “Leveraging Technology: Enhancing Democracy through Digital Transformations and Tackling the Digital Divide.”
General Assembly Address: Om Birla addressed the General Assembly of the 68th CPC, highlighting India’s commitment to democratic values, inclusive governance, parliamentary transparency, and global parliamentary cooperation.
Bilateral Meetings: During the 68th CPC, Om Birla held bilateral meetings with counterparts from Australia, Barbados, Jamaica, and Zambia.

• He invited other country leaders to attend the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi in January 2026.

National Assembly: LS Speaker Om Birla visited the National Assembly of Barbados and viewed the historic Speaker’s Chair, gifted by the Government of India(GoI) in 1966.
About Barbados:
Prime Minister(PM) –Mia Amor Mottley
Capital – Bridgetown
Currency – Barbados Dollar(BBD)

BANKING & FINANCE

Muse, NPCI Partners to Launch India’s First Wearables Payment Ecosystem
On October 13, 2025, Muse Wearables, an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras incubated-startup, partnered with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch India’s first wearables payment ecosystem in a device “Ring One”.

Wearables Payment Ecosystem:
Device: The device Ring One supports Near Field Communication (NFC) payments. The users can tap the ring on any NFC-enabled Point of Sale (POS) terminal to make payments, eliminating the need for a phone, card, or wallet.
Payment: It is enabled via Muse Wallet, a deep-tech payments platform, in conjunction with the Rupay Network, managed by NPCI. Muse converts the Rupay debit and credit cards into a token, which is securely stored inside a tamper-proof Secure Element (SE) chip embedded in the ring.

• The ring only permits payment when it is being worn and disables the transaction capability when removed, preventing loss or theft.

Curie Money, ICICI Prudential AMC Partner for Instant Redemption with UPI
In October 2025, Curie Money, a leading financial technology (fintech) startup in India, in collaboration with ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC), has launched a 1st –of-its-kind experience that aims to bring together liquid funds, instant redemption, and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in a unified solution.

• This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in digital money management landscape.

Key Details:
Significance: This collaboration is expected to empower retail investors to grow their money steadily while maintaining instant access i.e. without any lock-ins or penalties/fines.
Instant Redemption: This unique feature enables investors to withdraw funds directly into their bank account instantly, unlike regular redemption that generally take one or two business days.
Instant Redemption for UPI payments: Under this strategic partnership, Curie Money has integrated ICICI Prudential AMC’s liquid fund with instant redemption and UPI functionality.

• This integration will allow the investors to steadily grow their money in ICICI Prudential’s liquid fund and can use these funds instantly for UPI payments.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

NSO: Retail Inflation Eases to 99-month Low at 1.54% in September 2025
In September 2025, National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for rural, urban and combined for the month of September 2025. As per the official data, India’s retail inflation measured by CPI, dropped to 99-month (8 years) low of 1.54% in September 2025, down from 2.07% (in August 2025) and 5.5% registered (in September 2024).

• This is the lowest Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) inflation registered since 2017 and has stayed below the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s medium target of 4%.

Key Findings:
Food Inflation: The food inflation rate, based on the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), registered the negative growth for the 4th consecutive month, declining by 164 basis points (bps) from -0.64% (in August 2025) to –2.28% (in September 2025), the lowest since December 2018.

• While, food inflation rates for rural and urban areas of the country are at -2.17% and -2.47%, respectively, during the month of September 2025.

Key Reasons: The decline in headline inflation and food inflation in September 2025, is mainly due to favourable base effect and to decrease in inflation of vegetables, oil and fats, fruits, pulses and products, cereal and products, egg, fuel, among others.
Top 5 States with Highest Inflation Rate: Among all major states, Kerala has registered the highest Y-o-Y inflation rate i.e. at 9.05%; followed by Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) (4.38%); Karnataka (3.33%); Punjab (3.06%); and Tamil Nadu (2.77%).

• While Uttar Pradesh (–0.61%) and Assam (–0.56%) showed negative inflation.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

AIBI Re-elects Mahavir Lunawat as Chairman
In October,2025, the Association of Investment Bankers in India (AIBI), an official voluntary association representing merchants and investment bankers in India, has re-elected Mahavir Lunawat as the Chairman for a second consecutive two-year term, effective from October 2025.

• AIBI also appointed Abhijit Vaidya, Managing Director (MD), Equity Corporate Finance, Kotak Investment Banking, and Lakha Nair, MD Corporate Finance, Axis Capital, as Vice-Chairpersons (VC).

About Mahavir Lunawat:
Experience: He is an industry veteran with nearly 25 years of experience spanning investment banking, corporate strategy, and capital markets.
Leadership & Advisory Roles: He serves on several high-profile committees shaping India’s financial ecosystem, including Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI’s) Primary Market Advisory Committee (PMAC), the Ease of Doing Business Committee, and the Expert Committee on Direct Listing at (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City- International Financial Services Centre(GIFT IFSCA), Gujarat. He alsoserved as a Central Council Member of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
Current Service: He is currently serving as the founder and Chairman of Pantomath Capital Advisors.

• He is also a Director at the Jain International Trade Organization Apex (JITO APEX).

SPORTS

India Beats West Indies in the 2nd Test by 7 Wickets: Win series 2-0 In October 2025, the second and final Test of the India-West Indies series took place at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, where India secured a 7-wicket victory to clinch the series 2-0 against West Indies.

• This series marked India’s first home Test series win under the captaincy of Shubman Gill.
• The series was part of the 2025–2027 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship.

Match Summary:
Consecutive Series Wins: India have now won 10 consecutive Test series against the West Indies (2000–2025), equalling South Africa’s record of 10 straight wins against the same opponent (1998–2024).
Unbeaten Streak: India extended their unbeaten streak against the West Indies to 27 consecutive Tests (2002–2025).
Player of the Series: Ravindra Jadeja earned his third Test Player of the Series award, after an all-round display of 104 runs and 8 wickets in two matches, having previously won it against Australia in 2017 and 2023.

• He surpassed Harbhajan Singh to become India’s third-highest wicket-taker in international cricket at home (377 wickets).

Shubman Gill surpassed Virat Kohli to become India’s highest run-scorer in World Test Championship history, amassing 2,757 runs in 39 matches at an average of 42.41
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IMPORTANT DAYS

World Standards Day 2025 – October 14World Standards Day (WSD), also known as International Standards Day, is annually observed across the globe on October 14 to celebrate the importance of standardization and honours those contributing to the development of voluntary standards.
Theme: 
2025 Theme: “A Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)”
Focus: This year’s theme highlights the vital role of international standards in fostering global cooperation and driving sustainable progress.

Background:
Origin : On 14th October 1946, delegates from 25 countries met in London, United Kingdom (UK), to establish an international body aimed at promoting standardization.
Formation of ISO : Following this initiative, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) was officially formed in 1947.
First Celebration : The first WSD was celebrated on 14th October 1970, launched by then ISO President Faruk Sunter.
Organizers: The observance is jointly led by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
2025 Events:
Event: On October 14, 2025, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution(MoCAF&PD) and  Ministry of New & Renewable Energy(MNRE), presided over the WSD2025 programme at the National Institute of Training for Standardization (NITS) in Noida, Uttar Pradesh(UP).
Organizers: The programme was organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the national standards body under the MoCAF&PD.
Highlights: During the event,the National Lighting Code of India 2025, the Learning Management System (LMS) and the Online Standards Development (OSD) Module of the BIS Standards Portal were also launched.
About International Organization for Standardization (ISO):
President –Dr. Sung Hwan Cho
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
Established – 1947

MoHFW Inaugurates CPR Awareness week  2025- October 13 -17
On October 13,2025, Punya Salila Srivastav, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has inaugurated the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) Awareness week 2025 to build widespread awareness and capacity building about CPR among the general public.

• The 2025 CPR Awareness Week is being observed from October 13 to 17, 2025.

About CPR Awareness week:
Vision: It is to ensure that every household, school, office, and public space has at least one individual trained in this lifesaving technique.
Live Demonstration: The inaugural event encouraged participants to learn this lifesaving skill and featured a live hands-only CPR demonstration conducted by medical experts.
Activities: The week-long campaign features nationwide pledge drives, physical and virtual CPR demonstrations, expert sessions, panel discussions, and public awareness activities to strengthen community capacity and improve bystander CPR rates.
Public Engagement:The MOHFW, in collaboration with MyGov and MYBharat platforms, launched online CPR pledges and quizzes to encourage public participation.

STATE NEWS

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Inaugurates Newly Developed Pulse Varieties at GBPUAT
In October 12,2025, Uttarakhand Chief Minister (CM) Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated newly developed pulse varieties ‘Pant Urd-13, Pant Urd-14, Pant Matar 554’ and Pant Jau 1106, developed by GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT) students, during the 118th All India Farmers Fair and Agricultural Industry Exhibition held at GBPUAT in Uttarakhand.

About Newly Developed Crop Varieties:
Pant Urd-13 & Pant Urd-14: Improved urdbean (black gram) varieties developed for higher yield and better disease resistance.
Pant Matar 554: A high-yielding pea variety aimed at enhancing farmer income.
Pant Jau 1106: A new barley variety introduced to diversify crop options for farmers.

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