Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 4, 2025

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The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) was held on 2nd October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. It brought together over 3,300 participants from more than 30 countries. The theme was “Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy.” Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) were highlighted as key for sustainable technologies. The Arab Foundations Forum launched the first Arab Regional Climate Commitment. Nearly 80 international speakers addressed renewable energy, circular economy, and accountability. The Global Alliance on Green Economy (GAGE) unveiled its 2024-2025 flagship initiatives.

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Goa’s State Board for Wildlife recommended that the proposal for iron ore handling at Kalem railway station in Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary be placed before the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL). Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary is located in eastern Goa near Mollem village. It lies in the foothills of the Western Ghats. It was earlier called Mollem Game Sanctuary and declared a sanctuary in 1969. Later it was renamed Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary.

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The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) launched SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) to make research easy and accessible. SARAL uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to simplify complex research into videos, podcasts, posters, and presentations. Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) aims to harness deep science and engineering to build deep tech products and start-ups. It is developing an AI Science and Engineering Open India Stack for drug discovery, aerospace design, climate studies, and advanced materials.

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Himachal Pradesh recorded 83 snow leopards in 2025, up from 51 in 2021. The survey was conducted by the Wildlife Wing of the State Forest Department with the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF). It covered 26,000 sq km in Spiti Valley, Kinnaur, Pangi, Lahaul, and Great Himalayan National Park. Himachal Pradesh became the first state in India to complete a snow leopard population estimation. For the first time globally, indigenous women from Kibber joined in data analysis. The exercise set a cost-effective and scalable model for long-term monitoring. It is listed as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently warned Pakistan against any aggression in the Sir Creek region. He stated India would give a resounding and decisive response capable of altering “history and geography.” Sir Creek is a 96 km long tidal estuary in the Rann of Kutch, separating Gujarat (India) from Sindh (Pakistan). It flows into the Arabian Sea and is strategically sensitive due to its proximity to the international boundary. The area is important for national security, fishing rights, oil and gas exploration, and determining the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The recent warning highlights India’s firm stance on protecting its territorial and maritime interests.