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GK Update

Wed 15 Oct, 2025

National News

Agreement between Dattopant Thengadi Board and UP Labour Welfare Board

  • The Dattopant Thengadi National Board for Workers Education and Development (DTNBWED) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UPBOCWWB) in New Delhi.
  • The objective of this agreement is to implement the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme for the skill development and certification of construction workers in Uttar Pradesh.

Role of DTNBWED:

  • An autonomous body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, DTNBWED works to educate workers and create awareness among them about government schemes, labour rights, and socio-economic issues.

President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, on a Visit to India

  • The President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, visited India and held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • His four-day State Visit (13–16 October 2025) aimed to further strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Mongolia.

Related Facts:

  • Both leaders celebrated the 10th anniversary of the India–Mongolia Strategic Partnership.
  • 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed to enhance cooperation in various fields.
  • India decided to introduce a free e-Visa facility for Mongolian citizens.

Inauguration of Door-to-Door Cargo and Parcel Services

  • Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated two new door-to-door cargo and parcel services on 14 October 2025 through a virtual mode.
  • These services were launched along with the inauguration of an Integrated Logistics Hub at Sonic.
  • The initiative aims to enhance logistics efficiency and reduce transportation costs.

Related Facts:

  • The first door-to-door parcel service has been launched between Mumbai (Bhiwandi Road) and Kolkata (Sankrail).
  • The second service is an assured transit container train between Delhi and Kolkata.

Women Workforce in India

  • India has witnessed a remarkable rise in female workforce participation in recent years.
  • According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) increased from 23% in 2017–18 to around 42% in 2023–24.

Related facts:

  • For women aged 15 years and above, the Worker Population Ratio (WPR) rose from 22% in 2017–18 to 40.3% in 2023–24, while the LFPR increased from 23.3% to 41.7% during the same period.
  • In monthly terms, the female WPR rose from 30.2% in June 2025 and 31.6% in July 2025 to 32.0% in August 2025, while the female LFPR increased from 32.0% in June 2025 and 33.3% in July 2025 to 33.7% in August 2025.

16th Finance Commission

  • The Central Government has extended the tenure of the 16th Finance Commission by one month, until November 30, 2025.
  • The Commission was constituted on December 31, 2023, under the chairmanship of Dr. Arvind Panagariya, former Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog.
  • It was originally scheduled to submit its report by October 31, 2025, but has now been granted additional time to complete its work.

International News

India Elected to UNHRC for the 7th Time

  • India has been elected unopposed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for a three-year term (2026–2028) — marking its 7th term on the Council.
  • India was among four candidates (India, Pakistan, Iraq, and Vietnam) contesting for four available seats from the Asia-Pacific group, making the election uncontested. However, India received 177 votes in the UN General Assembly.

UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC):

  • Established: 2006
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Total Member States: 47
  • Function: To promote and protect human rights globally.
  • India’s first election: 2006

Bilateral Meeting on Cooperation in Chemical and Petrochemical Sector

  • The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers held a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the chemical and petrochemical sector.
  • Both countries agreed to collaborate in areas such as skill development and research & development (R&D) within this sector.

Key Facts:

  • The meeting was co-chaired by Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (India), and Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salamah, Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources (Saudi Arabia).
  • In FY 2024–25, bilateral trade between India and Saudi Arabia reached USD 41.88 billion, of which the chemical and petrochemical sector contributed around 10% (USD 4.5 billion).

U.S. Assistance to Argentina

  • The United States has announced a $20 billion plan to help Argentina overcome its ongoing currency crisis. This financial support aims to stabilize the Argentine economy and restore investor confidence.

Argentina:

  • Capital: Buenos Aires
  • Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)
  • Official Language: Spanish
  • Major Rivers: Paraná, Uruguay, and rivers of the Pampas region
  • Major Mountain Range: Andes Mountains
  • Famous Festivals: Carnival and Buenos Aires International Film Festival

Economy and Banking

India’s Growth Rate Estimate: IMF

  • The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest World Economic Outlook report released in October 2025, has revised India’s growth rate estimates upwards.

Key Facts:

  • For FY 2025-26, India’s GDP growth rate estimate has been increased from 6.4% to 6.6%.
  • In the first quarter (April–June) of FY 2025-26, India’s GDP growth rate was 7.8%, the highest in the last five quarters.
  • For the next fiscal year (FY 2026-27), IMF has revised the growth estimate down by 20 basis points to 6.2%.

Person In News

Ravi Naik

  • Former Chief Minister of Goa and current Agriculture Minister, Ravi Naik, passed away at the age of 79 due to a heart attack.

Key Facts:

  • Served as Goa Chief Minister twice: 1991–1993 and 1994 (for only six days).
  • His six-day tenure remains the shortest in the state’s history.
  • Elected as MLA seven times — six times from Ponda and once from Marcaim.
  • Represented different parties including MGP, Congress, and BJP.
  • Elected as Member of Parliament from North Goa in 1998 on a Congress ticket.

Geraldo Alckmin

  • The Vice President of Brazil and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, is on an official visit to India from 15–17 October 2025.

Brazil :

  • Official Name: Federative Republic of Brazil
  • Largest City: São Paulo
  • Official Language: Portuguese
  • Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
  • Current President (2025): Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
  • Continent: South America
  • Borders: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana
  • Major River: Amazon River
  • Major Mountain Range: Serra do Mar

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  • The birth anniversary of India’s renowned scientist, “Missile Man of India” and former President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, is observed every year on 15 October.
  • His birthday is also celebrated as World Students’ Day by UNESCO.

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam:

  • Date of Birth: 15 October 1931, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Position: 11th President of India (2002–2007)
  • Major Contributions:
  • Father of India’s indigenous missile programs (Agni, Prithvi)
  • Significant role in Pokhran-II nuclear tests (1998)

Notable Books:

  • Wings of Fire – Autobiography
  • Ignited Minds
  • India 2020
  • Death: 27 July 2015, Shillong, Meghalaya – passed away due to a cardiac arrest while delivering a lecture at IIM Shillong

Books and authors

“Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II: Shaping a Future Ready Force”

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the book titled “Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II: Shaping a Future Ready Force”.

Key Facts:

  • Author: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauha
  • Content: The book presents a comprehensive and future-oriented framework to make the Indian Armed Forces a ‘Future Ready Force’.
  • Series: This is the second volume of General Anil Chauhan’s previous book, “Ready, Relevant and Resurgent: A Blueprint for the Transformation of India’s Military”, which was also released by Rajnath Singh in May 2025.

State News

Launch of Google AI Hub: Andhra Pradesh

  • On 14 October 2025, Google announced the establishment of India’s largest AI hub and a gigawatt-scale data center in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Key Facts:

  • The investment is projected to be around $15 billion (approx. ₹1.25 lakh crore) over the next five years.
  • This will be Google’s largest AI hub outside the United States.
  • Partnerships: Google is collaborating with AdaniConex and Airtel for this project.
  • The hub will include a gigawatt-scale data center, an international submarine cable gateway, and large-scale energy infrastructure.

Announcement of National Security Guard (NSG) Establishment in Uttar Pradesh

  • On the 41st Raising Day of NSG, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the National Security Guard will establish a new hub in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
  • The Ayodhya hub will be the seventh NSG center after the existing six hubs in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Jammu.
  • The Uttar Pradesh government had allocated 8 acres of land on a 99-year lease in Ayodhya in July 2025 for this hub.

National Security Guard (NSG):

  • Formation: 1984 (post-Operation Blue Star); formally established under the National Security Guard Act, 1986 on 22 September 1986.
  • Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Headquarters: New Delhi
  • Motto: “Sarvatra Sarvottam Suraksha” (Best Security Everywhere)

 

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