🗓️ Current Affairs 2025 – Yearly Summary (Jan to Oct 2025)
📚 Updated till 22 October 2025 | For All Govt Exams
This post covers the most important national, international, economic, and science-related events that have high chances of appearing in upcoming government exams.
🇮🇳 1. Major National Events (India)
🏛️ Political & Governmental
- Interim Budget 2025–26: Presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February 2025 — focused on fiscal consolidation and youth employment.
- General Elections 2025: Preparations underway; Election Commission launched a new “MyVote App” for digital voter services.
- Women’s Reservation Bill implemented: 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies to begin from next general elections.
- India reopens full Embassy in Kabul (Oct 2025) — restoring diplomatic relations with Afghanistan after 4 years.
- G20 Presidency Handed Over to Brazil (Dec 2024) – India’s presidency outcomes continue shaping climate and digital policy discussions in 2025.
🌏 International Relations
- PM Narendra Modi visits Japan and Australia (May 2025) to boost Indo-Pacific cooperation.
- India signs Defence Pact with France for joint production of Rafale-Marine jets.
- BRICS expands to include 6 new countries — Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia, and Argentina join officially in 2025.
- India chairs SCO Defence Ministers’ Meet (June 2025) in New Delhi.
- Indo-Nepal Railway Link inaugurated (August 2025) connecting Raxaul (Bihar) to Birgunj (Nepal).
💰 2. Economy & Finance
📈 Key Economic Indicators (as of October 2025)
- India’s GDP growth: 6.6% (IMF October 2025 projection)
- Inflation: Around 5.2% (moderate)
- Forex reserves: Over $630 billion
- Unemployment Rate: 7.3% (CMIE, Sept 2025)
💼 Major Economic Events
- Union Budget 2025: Focus on startups, infrastructure, and rural employment.
- Digital Rupee pilot expands to 10 more cities and 25 banks.
- RBI repo rate: 6.50% (unchanged since April 2024).
- Stock Market: Sensex hits record 82,000+ in October 2025 Diwali trading.
- PM Vishwakarma Yojana Phase II launched — benefits 1 crore artisans with credit support.
- India becomes 3rd largest startup ecosystem globally (after US & China).
🔬 3. Science, Tech & Space
🚀 ISRO Achievements
- Gaganyaan Mission (2025): India’s first human spaceflight expected by year-end.
- Chandrayaan-3 success (2023) leads to Chandrayaan-4 planning phase.
- Aditya-L1 solar mission continues to send real-time solar data.
- NISAR Satellite (ISRO + NASA) to launch early 2026 for Earth observation.
💡 Technology & Innovation
- India launches Quantum Mission 2025 for quantum computing and encryption.
- Aadhaar 2.0 platform introduced — enhanced digital ID verification.
- 5G fully rolled out in all metro cities; work on 6G trials begins.
🌦️ 4. Environment & Climate
- Severe heatwaves (April–June 2025) affected north and central India; 35+ cities recorded temperatures above 45°C.
- Cyclone “Meghna” (May 2025) hit eastern coast of India (Odisha & Andhra Pradesh).
- Monsoon 2025: 98% of the long-period average — normal rainfall reported by IMD.
- Post-Diwali 2025: Delhi records “severe” AQI (over 400) due to crackers and stubble burning.
- Tamil Nadu & Kerala (Oct 2025): Heavy rainfall, red alert issued in several districts.
🌍 5. International Affairs
- Russia–Ukraine Conflict: Peace negotiations underway; ceasefire proposals backed by UK and EU (Oct 2025).
- US Presidential Elections approaching (Nov 2025) — global markets watch closely.
- Middle East tensions: Yemen and Gaza peace talks resumed under UN mediation.
- IMF Global Outlook 2025: World growth slows to 3.2%; inflation easing globally.
- China’s Economy: Growth slows to 4.5% due to property and export issues.
⚽ 6. Sports
- Paris Olympics 2024: India won 12 medals (2 Gold, 4 Silver, 6 Bronze).
- Cricket:
- India won T20 World Cup 2025 (hosted by Sri Lanka).
- BCCI announced Women’s IPL 2025 expansion to 8 teams.
- Hockey: India won Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Malaysia.
- Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins FIDE Grand Prix 2025.
- Asian Games 2025 (Thailand): India ranks 4th with record medal haul.
🧠 7. Awards & Honours
| Award | Winner (2025) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Bharat Ratna | Dr. M.S. Swaminathan (Posthumous) | Agriculture Scientist |
| Padma Vibhushan | Ratan Tata | Business & Philanthropy |
| Padma Bhushan | Ekta Kapoor | Arts & Entertainment |
| Padma Shri | Neeraj Chopra | Sports |
| Nobel Peace Prize | Narges Mohammadi (Iran) | Human Rights Activism |
| Nobel Prize in Physics | Anne L’Huillier & Pierre Agostini | Attosecond Light Pulses |
| Oscar 2025 (Best Picture) | “Oppenheimer” | Hollywood Cinema |
🏥 8. Schemes & Initiatives (2025)
| Scheme | Objective |
|---|---|
| CM Yuva Loan Scheme 2025 | To support young entrepreneurs with low-interest business loans. |
| PM Awas 2.0 | Extended housing scheme aiming for 3 crore houses by 2030. |
| PM Skill Next Mission | Advanced skill training in AI, robotics, and EV sectors. |
| Mission Viksit Bharat 2047 | Long-term roadmap for developed India. |
| PM Suraksha Samman Yojana | Pension & insurance for unorganised sector workers. |
🩺 9. Health & Education
- AIIMS Darbhanga (Bihar) construction began (April 2025).
- NEET-UG 2025 conducted successfully with 24 lakh applicants — record number.
- National Digital Health Mission expands telemedicine coverage.
- New Education Policy (NEP) 2.0 draft introduced for public feedback.
- India records 100% vaccination coverage for COVID-19 and booster drives completed.
📊 10. Rankings & Reports
| Report | India’s Rank (2025) |
|---|---|
| Global Innovation Index | 38th |
| Global Happiness Index | 125th |
| World Press Freedom Index | 155th |
| Human Development Index | 130th |
| Global Peace Index | 107th |
| Ease of Doing Business | 61st |
| Global Startup Ecosystem | 3rd |
✍️ Exam Tip for 2025
✅ Focus on Schemes + Reports + Awards + Environment + Economy + Science — these areas together make up 60–70% of current affairs questions in major exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Defence.
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