🌍 Current Affairs – 26 October 2025 | Daily GK Update for Competitive Exams
Date: October 26, 2025
Category: National, International, Economy, Defence, Science & Environment
Prepared for: Aspirants of UPSC, SSC, Banking, Defence & State Exams
🏛️ Top National Headlines – India
🇮🇳 1. Defence Minister launches AI-powered Army Portal in Jaisalmer
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated “Edge Data Centres” and an AI-enabled Equipment Help-Line portal during the Army Commanders’ Conference 2025 in Jaisalmer.
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Aim: To boost digital defence infrastructure and real-time communication for soldiers.
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💡 Significance: India moves towards a fully tech-driven, data-smart military system.
🗳️ 2. Election Commission begins nationwide Voter List Revision
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the start of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
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The first phase covers Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, and Puducherry.
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🔍 Purpose: To ensure transparency and accuracy in voter records ahead of upcoming elections.
📈 3. IMF projects India’s growth at 6.6% for FY 2025-26
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed India as one of the fastest-growing major economies, surpassing China’s projected 4.8%.
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💬 Impact: Strong reforms, manufacturing growth, and global investor confidence boost India’s economic outlook.
🌐 International Current Affairs
🤝 4. Donald Trump begins major Asia Tour, attends ASEAN Summit in Malaysia
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump kick-started his Asia tour, attending the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
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Focus areas: Trade, security, and balancing China’s regional influence.
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🌏 Global View: Asia remains the central stage for geopolitical and trade realignments.
⚔️ 5. Russia-Ukraine war tensions escalate
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A new missile strike in Kyiv caused heavy civilian losses, deepening the ongoing crisis.
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Trump cancelled a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, stating “no talks until a peace deal is in sight.”
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🕊️ Outcome: The war continues to affect Europe’s energy and defence strategies.
🏝️ 6. Timor-Leste officially joins ASEAN
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Timor-Leste (East Timor) became the 11th member of the ASEAN bloc.
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🔸 Benefits: Opens doors to regional trade, security cooperation, and diplomatic exposure.
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For India: Expands engagement potential within the Indo-Pacific network.
💹 Economy & Business
🍚 7. India targets ₹1.8 lakh crore rice exports to 26 countries
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The government announced a new export drive for basmati and non-basmati rice varieties.
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Objective: To enhance India’s global food trade presence and replace import dependency.
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🌾 Advantage: Boosts farmer income, logistics jobs, and agricultural GDP.
💰 8. India’s Forex Reserves hit record $702.28 billion
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As per RBI, India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $4.5 billion (week ending 17 Oct 2025).
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🔹 Why it matters: Strengthens rupee stability and protects against global financial shocks.
✈️ Defence & Science Updates
✈️ 9. India joins “Exercise Ocean Sky 2025” – first non-NATO participant
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) became the first non-NATO nation to join this multinational air-combat exercise hosted by Spain in the Canary Islands.
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🛩️ Aim: To enhance interoperability, combat readiness, and strategic presence.
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Proud moment for India’s growing global defence partnerships!
🌱 Environment & Health
🌫️ 10. Delhi’s AQI crosses 250 – “Poor” category after Diwali
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Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 250, leading to a surge in respiratory cases by 30%.
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Main reasons: stubble burning, crackers, and cold weather trapping pollutants.
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🚨 Advice: Use N-95 masks, stay indoors during peak hours, and support green initiatives.
🌎 Quick Global Highlights
| Event | Key Update |
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| 🇮🇳 India’s GDP Projection | 6.6% by IMF |
| 🇺🇸 Trump’s Asia Visit | ASEAN Summit in Malaysia |
| 🇷🇺 Russia-Ukraine War | Continued escalation, civilian casualties |
| 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste | Joins ASEAN as 11th member |
| 💸 India’s Forex Reserves | $702.28 Billion |
| ✈️ Exercise Ocean Sky 2025 | IAF participates for first time |
| 🌫️ Delhi AQI | Poor category post-Diwali |
🧠 Exam Pointers – Remember These!
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched AI-based Army portal – Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
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Timor-Leste – new ASEAN member nation.
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IMF forecast for India (2025-26) – 6.6% GDP growth.
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IAF joins Exercise Ocean Sky 2025 – Spain.
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India’s Forex Reserve (Oct 2025) – US $702.28 Billion.
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Trump attends 47th ASEAN Summit – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
📰 Conclusion
India continues to shine globally — from economic leadership and defence expansion to technological modernisation.
Meanwhile, environmental challenges remind us of the importance of sustainability and innovation together.
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