Harsh Sanghavi Becomes Gujarat Deputy CM in Cabinet Shake-Up: Harsh Sanghavi was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, signaling a significant shift in the state’s political leadership. This move came as part of a massive cabinet reshuffle led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who inducted 25 ministers in a fresh bid to […]
11th India International Science Festival to Be Held in Chandigarh
11th India International Science Festival to Be Held in Chandigarh: The India International Science Festival (IISF) is India’s flagship science outreach initiative that brings together scientists, students, innovators, and the public. The 11th edition of IISF is scheduled from 6 to 9 December 2025 in Chandigarh, with the theme “Vigyan se Samruddhi: For Atma Nirbhar […]
BLS International to Operate Indian Visa Centres in China
BLS International to Operate Indian Visa Centres in China: BLS International Services Ltd has secured a three-year contract from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to establish and operate Indian Visa Application Centres (IVACs) in China. The contract, which became effective on October 14, 2025, authorizes BLS to manage visa services in Beijing, Shanghai, and […]
India’s Trade Deficit Hits $32.15 Billion in September 2025
India’s Trade Deficit Hits $32.15 Billion in September 2025: India’s merchandise trade deficit widened sharply to $32.15 billion in September 2025, marking an 11-month high, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on October 15. This surge, significantly above expectations, reflects a faster rise in imports than exports—compounded by recent US tariff hikes on […]
Bajaj Finserv AMC Launches ‘Pay with Mutual Fund’ via UPI
Bajaj Finserv AMC Launches ‘Pay with Mutual Fund’ via UPI: Bajaj Finserv AMC has unveiled a groundbreaking feature that bridges investing and daily payments—the ‘Pay with Mutual Fund’ facility. In collaboration with fintech firm Curie Money, this innovation allows investors to use their mutual fund units to make UPI transactions, seamlessly blending the world of […]
Supreme Court has permitted only green crackers to be sold in Delhi-NCR region
Supreme Court has permitted only green crackers to be sold in Delhi-NCR region.: Green crackers are fireworks developed by the government’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI).Green crackers were developed after the Supreme Court banned conventional firecrackers in 2017.They are made by reducing the size of the shells, eliminating ash, […]
India and Indonesia Begin 5th Samudra Shakti Naval Exercise
India and Indonesia Begin 5th Samudra Shakti Naval Exercise: The Indian Navy (IN) and the Indonesian Navy commenced the 5th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise “Samudra Shakti 2025” on October 14, 2025, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The joint exercise will run till October 17, highlighting the growing maritime partnership between the two nations. Samudra […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th October 2025
Today’s Current Affairs:18th October 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
We Rise Initiative
We Rise Initiative: NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and DP World announced a joint initiative ‘We Rise Initiative. The Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises (We Rise) initiative was launched by NITI Aayog and DP World. It was launched under the aegis of WEP’s Award to Reward (ATR) initiative. It aims to help […]
Hygrocybe Pellucida
Hygrocybe Pellucida: Hygrocybe pellucida, a rare fungi species, was sighted for the first time in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. It is a fungi species characterised by their bright, waxy and often vividly coloured fruiting bodies. It is typically found in unimproved grasslands, mossy forest floors and other nutrient-poor habitats and commonly known for wax cups. […]
