National News
Third Edition of IN-STEP
- The third edition of the International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN-STEP) was organized in October 2025 at the Vice President’s Enclave, New Delhi, and was inaugurated by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan.
Highlights of the Third Edition:
- Organizers: National Defence College, National Security Council Secretariat, Ministry of External Affairs, and Ministry of Defence
- Addressed by: Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan
- Participation: A total of 44 delegates, including 32 international participants from 24 countries
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Aadhaar Vision 2032: UIDAI
- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched “Aadhaar Vision 2032”, aiming to make the Aadhaar ecosystem more secure, inclusive, and technologically advanced by adopting cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and Advanced Encryption.
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI):
- Established: July 12, 2016, under the Aadhaar Act, 2016
- Earlier Formation: January 28, 2009, as an attached office under the Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog)
- Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
- Headquarters: New Delhi
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Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Campaign
- India set three Guinness World Records under the “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar” (Healthy Women, Empowered Families) campaign.
- The campaign was organized from September 17 to October 2, 2025, on the occasion of Poshan Maah (Nutrition Month).
Three Guinness World Records Achieved:
- Highest registrations on a health platform in one month: 3,21,49,711 (over 32.1 million)
- Highest registrations for online breast cancer screening in one week: 9,94,349 (over 9.9 lakh)
- Highest registrations for online vital signs screening at the state level in one week: 1,25,406 (over 1.25 lakh)
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Inauguration of Creche Facility
- Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated a creche facility at Udaan Bhawan, New Delhi.
- The inauguration was part of the Special Campaign 5.0, aimed at improving cleanliness, efficiency, and space optimization in workplaces.
Key Features of the Facility:
- Age Group: For children aged 6 months to 6 years
- Care: Full-day day-care services for children
- Holistic Development: Includes nutrition, play, early education, and health check-up facilities
- Cleanliness & Safety: Designed with a clean, safe, and child-friendly environment
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State News
Formation Day of Various States and Union Territories
- On November 1, 2025, eight states and five union territories of India celebrate their Formation Day.
States formed or reorganized on November 1:
- Madhya Pradesh (1956): Formed under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956
- Karnataka (1956): Formed by uniting Kannada-speaking regions; initially known as Mysore State
- Kerala (1956): Formed by merging Malayalam-speaking regions; celebrated as Kerala Piravi Day
- Andhra Pradesh (1956): Created by uniting Telugu-speaking regions
- Tamil Nadu (1956): Reorganized as Madras State, renamed Tamil Nadu in 1969
- Haryana (1966): Formed as a Hindi-speaking state after separation from Punjab
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- Punjab (1966): Came into its present form after the creation of Haryana
- Chhattisgarh (2000): Formed by bifurcating Madhya Pradesh under the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act
Union Territories formed or reorganized on November 1:
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1956)
- Lakshadweep (1956)
- Delhi (National Capital Territory – 1956)
- Puducherry (1954/1956; formally merged in 1954, became a Union Territory in 1962)
- Chandigarh (1966)
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Inauguration of the New State Assembly Building: Chhattisgarh
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new State Assembly building at Nava Raipur, Atal Nagar, on the occasion of Chhattisgarh Foundation Day (November 1, Silver Jubilee Year).
Key Facts:
- Inaugurated by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 1, 2025
- Location: Nava Raipur, Atal Nagar
- Significance: The building represents 25 years of Chhattisgarh’s journey
- Design: Built on the “Green Building” concept
- Special Feature: PM Modi also unveiled a statue of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee within the new Assembly complex
- Background: Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the one who created the state of Chhattisgarh in the year 2000
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Second Phase of the Pilgrimage Scheme: Punjab
- The Punjab Government launched the second phase of the Chief Minister’s Pilgrimage Scheme, initiated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
- This phase is dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
Under the second phase, devotees will visit the following sacred sites in Amritsar and Himachal Pradesh:
- Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), Durgiana Temple, Lord Valmiki Shrine, Jallianwala Bagh, Partition Museum, Sri Anandpur Sahib and Mata Naina Devi (Himachal Pradesh)
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Defence News
Exercise ‘Trishul’
- The tri-service military exercise ‘Trishul’, involving the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, is being conducted from October 30 to November 10, 2025, near the India-Pakistan border in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Key Facts:
- Participating Commands: Southern Command (Army), Western Command (Navy), and South-Western Command (Air Force)
- Also participating: Indian Coast Guard, Border Security Force (BSF), and other Central Agencies
- The exercise is internally codenamed “Mahagurjar.”
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Appointments
Vice Admiral B. Shivakumar
- Vice Admiral B. Shivakumar has assumed charge as the 40th Chief of Materiel (CoM) of the Indian Navy.
Key Facts:
- Position: 40th Chief of Materiel (CoM), Indian Navy
- Predecessor: Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, AVSM, VSM (retired after 39 years of distinguished service)
- Role: Principal Staff Officer reporting directly to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS)
- Educational Background: Alumnus of the 70th Course of the National Defence Academy (NDA)
- Awards & Honours: Recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM)
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Raj Kumar Arora
- Raj Kumar Arora assumed charge as the Financial Advisor (Defence Services) – FADS on November 1, 2025.
Key Facts:
- He is an officer of the 1990 batch of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS).
- Prior to this appointment, he served as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA).
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Art and Culture
Designation of Culinary City: Lucknow
- Lucknow has been designated as a “Creative City of Gastronomy” under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for its rich and historic Awadhi culinary heritage.
Related Facts:
- Title: UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
- Date of Announcement: 31 October 2025 (on the occasion of World Cities Day)
- Status in India: Lucknow became the second Indian city to receive this designation in the Gastronomy category, after Hyderabad.
- Basis of Recognition: The centuries-old Awadhi culinary tradition of Lucknow, which includes the distinctive Nawabi cuisine and a wide variety of street foods.
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Important days
40th Raising Day of Army Aviation Corps (AAC)
- The Army Aviation Corps (AAC) is celebrating its 40th Raising Day on 1 November 2025.
About the Army Aviation Corps (AAC):
- Establishment: 1 November 1986
- Position in the Indian Army: One of the youngest corps of the Indian Army
- Headquarters: Army Headquarters, New Delhi
- Motto: “Suveg Va Sudridh” (Swift and Sure)
- Current Director General and Colonel Commandant: Lieutenant General Vinod Nambiar
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World Vegan Day
- World Vegan Day is celebrated every year on 1 November.
- It was first observed on 1 November 1994 by the Vegan Society of the United Kingdom to mark the 50th anniversary of its founding.
Miscellaneous
Word of the Year 2025: "67"
- Dictionary.com has chosen "67" as the Word of the Year 2025.
- It symbolizes the rise of absurd humor in the internet culture and digital expression of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
Key Facts:
- The term is often used without a fixed meaning, conveying moods like “so-so,” “maybe this, maybe that,” or a light-hearted feeling.
- Its origin is believed to trace back to the 2024 song “Doot Doot (6 7)” or a viral video featuring a young child known as the “67 Kid.”
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Person In News
Manuel Frederick
- Former Indian hockey goalkeeper and Munich Olympic bronze medalist Manuel Frederick passed away at the age of 78.
- A native of Kannur, Kerala, Frederick was the first player from the state to win an Olympic medal.
Key Facts:
- His record was later broken by P.R. Sreejesh in 2021.
- He represented India from 1971 to 1978 and played in two Hockey World Cups.
- His team won the silver medal at the 1973 World Cup in Amstelveen.
- Award: Honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award (2019) for his lifelong contribution to Indian hockey.
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Ramdarash Mishra
- Renowned Hindi litterateur, poet, critic, and former professor Padma Shri Dr. Ramdarash Mishra passed away in Delhi at the age of 101–102.
Honors:
- Conferred with the Padma Shri in 2025.
- Recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award (2015) and the Vyas Samman (2021), among several other literary honors.
Major Works:
- Poetry Collections: Bairang-Benaam Chitthiyan, Pak Gayi Hai Dhoop, Agni Ki Hansi
- Novels: Pani Ke Prachir, Jal Tootta Hua, Apne Log
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Viswanathan Anand
- The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 trophy has been renamed as the “Viswanathan Anand Cup” in honor of India’s legendary chess player and five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand.
About Viswanathan Anand:
- Date of Birth: 11 December 1969
- Place of Birth: Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
- Achievements: Elevated India’s reputation in the world of chess
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- Historic Milestone: Became India’s first Grandmaster in 1988
- Nickname: The Lightning Kid
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