National News
Inauguration of IMC 2025
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 on 8 October 2025 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi.
- IMC is an annual event organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
Related facts:
- Event: 8 to 11 October, 2025
- Venue: Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi
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- Edition: 9th
- Theme: "Innovate to Transform"
- First IMC Event: 2017
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Inauguration of Phase-I of NMIA
- On 8 October 2025, during his visit to Navi Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), built at a cost of approximately ₹19,650 crore, making it India’s largest greenfield airport project.
- He also inaugurated the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua Line), which is Mumbai’s first underground metro line.
Other Programs:
- Launched “Mumbai One”, an integrated multi-modal mobility app (India’s first app to bring 11 public transport operators on a single digital platform)
- Hosted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
- Both Prime Ministers participated in and addressed the 6th edition of Global FinTech Fest 2025, focused on AI, innovation, and inclusive finance
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National Camel Sustainability Initiative (NCSI)
- The Central Government has announced the launch of the National Camel Sustainability Initiative (NCSI) to protect and conserve the declining camel population in India.
Key Facts:
- The initiative will be implemented under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, in collaboration with ministries such as Environment, Rural Development, and Tourism.
- According to the 2019 Census, India’s camel population has declined to 2.52 lakh, down from 11 lakh in 1977, with about 90% of camels found in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
- Under the initiative, World Camel Day (22 June) is proposed to be celebrated at the national level.
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DDWS Signs MoA with BISAG-N
- The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N).
- Under this agreement, they will develop a GIS-integrated (Geospatial Information System) decision support platform.
Approval of Four Railway Projects
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved four railway projects worth ₹24,634 crore.
- These projects will add approximately 894 km to the existing Indian Railways network and cover 18 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh.
Project Details:
| Project Name |
Line & Distance (km)
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States Covered |
Objective
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| Wardha – Bhusawal |
Third & Fourth Line (314 km) |
Maharashtra |
Increase capacity on high-density routes like Mumbai–Howrah |
| Vadodara – Ratlam |
Third & Fourth Line (259 km) |
Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh |
Reduce congestion on high-density Delhi–Mumbai network |
| Gondia – Dongargarh |
Fourth Line (84 km) |
Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh |
Facilitate movement of key freight like coal |
| Itarsi – Bhopal – Bina |
Fourth Line (237 km) |
Madhya Pradesh |
Enhance connectivity on critical routes linking Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad |
State Specific News
Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025 Approved
- Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to abolish the Madrasa Board.
Key Facts:
- In October 2025, the state government approved the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025.
- Under this law, all madrasas in the state must obtain recognition from the Uttarakhand Minority Education Authority and will be affiliated with the Uttarakhand Board of School Education.
- The move will integrate madrasas into the mainstream education system, and the Madrasa Board will be discontinued after July 2026.
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Approval of Land for New Film City
- The Maharashtra government has approved land in Igatpuri, Nashik district for a new Film City.
- This Film City will be developed on the lines of Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari in Goregaon, Mumbai.
Maharashtra :
- Capital: Mumbai
- Official Language: Marathi
- Major Rivers: Godavari, Krishna, Bhima, Tapti, Varna
- Major Mountain Ranges: Sahyadri (Western Ghats), Satpura, Ajanta, Mahadev Hills
- Popular Folk Dances: Lavani, Tamasha, Dhumsa, Pawda, Koli Dance
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Economy and Banking
Loan Applications Approved: Till September 2025
- According to the Ministry of Finance, under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, public sector banks have approved loan applications worth ₹10,977 crore for over five lakh applicants.
India’s Economic Growth Rate: World Bank
- The World Bank has projected India’s economic growth rate at 6.5% for FY 2026.
Key Facts:
- Earlier in June, the World Bank had estimated the growth rate at 6.3%.
- For this year, the World Bank projects South Asia’s growth at 6.6%, although it may slow to 5.8% in 2026, which is lower than the 0.6 percentage point decline forecasted in April.
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Reports and Indexes
Kolkata Declared India’s Safest City
- According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2023 report, Kolkata has been declared India’s safest city for the fourth consecutive time.
Key Facts:
- In 2023, Kolkata recorded only 83.9 cognizable crimes per lakh population, the lowest among 19 major cities in India.
- The crime rate in Kolkata has fallen from 103.5 in 2021 to 83.9 in 2023, with a decline in crimes against women as well (1,746 cases in 2023, fewer than 2022).
Parameters & Rankings:
- Measured among cities with population over 20 lakh
- Safest Cities: Kolkata (83.9), Hyderabad (332.3), Pune (337.1)
- Highest Crime Rate Cities: Kochi (3,192.4), Delhi (2,105.3), Surat (1,377.1)
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International News
Iran Removes Four Zeros from Its National Currency, Rial
- Iran has officially approved a plan to remove four zeros from its national currency, the Rial.
- The main objective of this move is to address rising inflation and the declining value of the Rial.
Parliament Approval:
- Passed with 144 votes in favor, 108 against, and 3 absent
Key Facts:
- Under the new rules, 10,000 old Rials = 1 new Rial
- The plan has been under discussion since 2019 and will now be implemented with a three-year transition period, during which both old and new notes will circulate simultaneously
- Current inflation in Iran is between 35–50%, and 1 USD ≈ 1,150,000 Rials
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Indian Peacekeepers Honored
- Indian peacekeepers were honored by the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) for their dedicated service.
Key Facts:
- UNISFA is deployed in the disputed oil-rich border region between South Sudan and Sudan, where Indian peacekeepers are engaged in peacekeeping, security, and humanitarian assistance.
- India has contributed over 2,90,000 troops to various UN peacekeeping missions, making it a major contributor of peacekeepers globally.
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Indian Multilateral Parliamentary Delegation
- An Indian multilateral parliamentary delegation arrived in New York to represent India at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Key Facts:
- Leadership: BJP MP and Chairperson of the One Nation, One Election Committee, P.P. Chaudhary
- Delegation Composition: Group of 15 MPs from various political parties
- Duration: The delegation will remain in New York until 14 October
- Second Delegation: Another group of 15 MPs will participate in the UNGA later this month
- Previous Representatives: Former leaders Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani have also represented India at this forum
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Art and Culture
Mera Hou Chongba Festival
- The Mera Hou Chongba Festival is an annual festival celebrated on the 15th lunar day (Purnima) of the Mera month in Manipur, usually falling in September–October.
Key Facts:
- Objective: To promote unity, peace, and harmony among the Naga, Meitei, and other indigenous communities.
- Origin: 1st century AD, from the reign of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba.
- Main Location: Manipur Royal Palace (Sana Konung) and Kangla, Imphal.
- Significance: The only festival in Manipur in which all communities, from the hills and valleys, participate.
- Main Attractions: Man Tongba, Yenkhong Tamba rituals, Thang-Ta performances, and invocation by Maiba.
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Honors and Awards
Nobel Prize in Physics 2025
- Winners: John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis have been jointly awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Key Facts:
- Discovery: "For the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunneling and energy quantization in an electric circuit"
- Prize Amount: 11 million Swedish Krona (≈ 1.2 million USD)
- Award Date: 10 December 2025, Stockholm
- Important Historical Facts:
- First Winner: Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (1901)
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Indian Winners:
- C.V. Raman (1930) – for the discovery of the Raman Effect
- Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar (1983) – for theoretical studies of physical processes important to the structure and evolution of stars
- 2024 Winners: Geoffrey Hinton (British-Canadian) and John Hopfield (USA)
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Person In News
Jayaprakash Narayan
- The death anniversary of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan is observed every year on 8 October.
Key Facts:
- Birth: 11 October 1902, Sitab Diara, Saran District, Bihar
- Death: 8 October 1979
- Famous Slogan: Sampoorna Kranti (Total Revolution)
- Contributions: Actively participated in the freedom struggle, supported socialist ideas, and led the “Total Revolution” movement in the 1970s against corruption and misgovernance, which led to the Emergency
- Honors: Posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, in 1999
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Guru Ram Das Ji
- Guru Ram Das Ji (birth name: Bhai Jetha Ji) is celebrated annually according to the Sikh calendar in the month of Kartik.
- In 2025, his Prakash Parv will be observed on 8 October.
- His Guruship lasted from 1574 to 1581.
Key Facts:
- Birth: 24 September 1534, Chunni Mandi, Lahore
- Guruship: Appointed successor by Guru Amar Das Ji
- Family: Son-in-law of Guru Amar Das Ji and father of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
- Contributions: Founded Amritsar city, composed Laavan (part of Sikh marriage ceremony, Anand Karaj)
- Writings: Authored 638 hymns in Guru Granth Sahib
- Other Work: Established the Masand system for collecting wealth among Sikhs
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Munshi Premchand
- The death anniversary of Munshi Premchand is observed every year on 8 October.
Key Facts:
- Birth: 31 July 1880, Lamhi (near Varanasi); birth name Dhanpat Rai Srivastava
- Death: 8 October 1936
- Works: Around 15 novels, over 300 short stories, several plays, children’s literature, and translations
- Famous Works: Godaan, Nirmala, Karmabhoomi, Rangbhoomi, Eidgah, Sevasadan, etc.
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Important days
93rd Anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF)
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its 93rd anniversary on 8 October 2025.
IAF Day 2025:
- Date: 8 October
- Commemoration: Establishment of the Royal Indian Air Force in 1932
- 2025: 93rd Anniversary
- Motto: Nabhah Sprisham Deeptam (Touch the Sky with Glory) – taken from Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 11
- First Chief of Air Staff: Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee
- Current Chief of Air Staff: Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Amar Preet Singh
- Air Show 2025 Venue: Hindon Airforce Station, Ghaziabad
- IAF Headquarters: New Delhi
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