Current Affairs Quiz – October 2025

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Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has launched India’s first indigenously developed glycoprotein E (gE) deleted DIVA (Differentiated between Infected and Vaccinated Animal) marker vaccine against Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) in Anand, Gujarat. IBR is caused by Bovine Herpes Virus-1 (BHV-1), belonging to the genus Varicellovirus under Alphaherpesvirinae subfamily. It mainly affects domestic and wild cattle. The disease has three forms – respiratory, genital and encephalitic, with respiratory and genital being common. Transmission occurs through aerosols and semen from bulls to milch animals, impacting the reproductive system.

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Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER) launched ‘Rabi-Track RIVER App’ for rabies surveillance and reporting on World Rabies Day 2025. The app was developed in collaboration with Atal Incubation Centre, Puducherry Technological University. The launch emphasized adopting a ‘One Health’ approach for rabies prevention and control. The initiative contributes to India’s national goal of eliminating rabies by 2030.

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The Centre launched the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) in October 2025 to give students practical exposure to Panchayati Raj. It is based on Model United Nations and involves mock Gram Sabha sessions in schools. Students of classes 9-12 act as sarpanch, ward members, village secretary, Anganwadi worker, auxiliary nurse midwife (ANM), and junior engineers. They conduct meetings, discuss issues, and prepare budgets and development plans. Phase one covers 600 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), 200 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), and selected Zilla Parishad schools in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Pilot projects were earlier conducted in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan before the launch.

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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav laid the foundation stone of Namo Van at Manesar, Haryana, during Wildlife Week 2025. Wildlife Week is observed annually from 2nd to 8th October to raise awareness about wildlife conservation and ecological balance. This year, the celebrations follow the theme Sewa Parv, promoting service and responsibility towards nature. The initiative aims to protect and preserve India’s biodiversity, including its flora and fauna.

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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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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.

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The Government of India has invited applications for research and innovation projects under the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) scheme. The scheme was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. It was notified in 2023 with a total financial outlay of ₹5000 crore. The objective is to make India a globally competitive and innovation-driven hub in the Pharma-MedTech sector. The scheme focuses on industry-academia linkage to strengthen Research and Development (R&D) in priority areas. It also aims to inculcate a culture of quality research and nurture India’s scientific talent pool.

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During Durga Puja immersions, heightened security was deployed along the India-Bangladesh border on the Ichamati River. The Ichamati River is a trans-boundary river flowing through India and Bangladesh. It also serves as part of the international boundary between the two countries. The river originates from Mahjdia village in Nadia district, West Bengal, as a bifurcation of the Mathabhanga River, which is a distributary of the Padma River. It flows through Nadia and North 24 Parganas districts in West Bengal, then enters Satkhira and Khulna districts in Bangladesh.

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Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won silver medal in the women’s 48 kg category at the World Championships in Førde, Norway. She lifted a total of 199 kg with 84 kg in snatch and 115 kg in clean and jerk. This was her first World Championship since 2022. It was also her second competition after finishing fourth at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The gold medal went to Ri Song-gum of Korea, who lifted 213 kg. The achievement highlights Chanu’s comeback at the global stage.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine would trigger a “completely new stage of escalation.” He emphasized that such a move could significantly heighten tensions between Washington (USA) and Moscow (Russia). The statement reflects Russia’s concerns over extended-range weapons reaching Ukrainian forces. Tomahawk is a long-range, subsonic cruise missile developed by the United States for land-attack missions. It is launched from ships or submarines using a Vertical Launch System for highly accurate strikes.