Daily current affairs:October 14, 2025

Long Description : Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ (PMDDKY) and a six-year Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, aiming to saturate 100 districts with development by converging 36 Central schemes across 11 ministries. The Pulses mission targets to end import dependency and increase domestic output, having a financial outlay of ₹11,440 crore from 2025–26 to 2030–31. New policies focus on research, better varieties, procurement, and farmer income. This announcement took place during a special Krishi programme at IARI, with PM dedicating additional projects for agriculture and food processing.

Long Description : The Union Minister of State for Communications announced Google’s plan to establish a 1-GW hyperscale data centre and an AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The ₹87,520 crore investment will create around 5,000–6,000 direct jobs and 20,000–30,000 jobs in total, boosting infrastructure and technological capabilities. The project is expected to be a turning point for regional self-reliance, supporting new businesses and tech startups, while contributing significantly to state GDP.

Long Description : The Union Home Minister explained that the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, establishing automatic removal of Prime Minister, Chief Minister, and other Ministers detained for 30 days under serious criminal charges, was tabled for examination by a Joint Parliamentary Committee. The bill, requiring a two-thirds majority to pass, targets accountability and transparency in governance at both Central and State levels. Similar provisions are proposed for Union Territories—including J&K and Puducherry—emphasizing the government’s anti-corruption stance.

Long Description : The 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their work analyzing how technological changes and innovation influence long-term economic development. Their research offers insights into productivity, employment, and poverty reduction strategies, playing a crucial role in shaping policy and development frameworks worldwide, and relevant for economic development studies in competitive exams.

Long Description : The Reserve Bank of India promoted Sonali Sen Gupta to Executive Director. She will oversee critical banking segments including supervising banking operations, promoting financial inclusion, and implementing regulatory reforms. This appointment reflects the RBI’s ongoing policy focus on inclusive growth, reforming banking structures, and increasing reach to underserved communities.

Long Description : Flipkart and Pine Labs announced a new payment card for Indian consumers called ‘Flipkart Bharat Yatra Card’. The initiative aims to improve digital payment accessibility for rural areas and tier-2/3 cities. By bundling UPI and POS support, this partnership tries to bridge gaps in online commerce and expand the rural user base. The project fits the government’s broader digital financial inclusion goals.

Long Description : Gurugram implemented the country's first QR-based kiosks for payment of traffic fines, drastically reducing wait times and eliminating cash transactions. This initiative, supported by the local Traffic Police and civic authorities, aims to make fine payments more transparent and accessible. The model could be scaled to other cities, and illustrates state-level innovation in public service delivery.

Long Description : Maharashtra celebrated the Blue Flag certification for five of its beaches, awarded for meeting global standards of environmental management, safety, and tourism infrastructure. These certifications reflect India's commitment to sustainable coastal development and tourism.

Long Description : DBS Bank secured the title of Asia’s safest bank for the 17th consecutive year, as awarded by Global Finance. The rigorous evaluation covers capital adequacy, asset quality, and corporate governance, setting a benchmark for regional financial institutions.

Long Description : GalaxEye Space announced its ambitious plan to launch the world’s first multi-sensor Earth Observation satellite, Mission Drishti, in 2026. The satellite will combine radar, optical, and hyperspectral sensors, delivering unprecedented geographic data for applications in agriculture, disaster management, and urban planning. The project demonstrates India’s emerging leadership in the private space sector, addressing themes in space technology and innovation.

Long Description : The city of Ahmedabad successfully organized the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, attracting athletes from across Asia to compete in swimming, diving, and water polo. The event highlighted India's sporting infrastructure and capabilities in hosting international tournaments. Such achievements are reflective of the country's growing sports culture, a topic relevant for national pride and sports development questions in exams.

Long Description : The Archery Premier League concluded with Rajputana Royals winning the championship. This marks a new chapter in India’s sporting ecosystem as the actionable premier league model helps popularize less-followed sports like archery, fosters talent, and attracts sponsorship. Such topics illustrate advances in sports management and promotion.

Long Description : Assam Chief Minister launched the ‘Shraddhanjali’ scheme, aiming to ease the financial and bureaucratic challenges faced by families needing to bring deceased loved ones from outside Assam. The initiative is part of state welfare efforts, signifying improvements in citizen services and social relief.

Long Description : India Post announced the full resumption of international postal services to the United States starting 15 October 2025. This move strengthens cross-border commerce, enabling greater ease of business for exporters, MSMEs, and NRIs.

Long Description : The World Economic Forum spotlighted the Nobel-economic research examining advancing technologies—like robotics and AI—reshaping labor demand, skill requirements and global job structures. The findings are especially pertinent to Indian policy-makers developing strategies for labor market shifts in the digital era.