National Current Affairs, 25 October 2026

National Current Affairs, 25 October 2026 | Quiz4Exam

Prime Minister inaugurates RBI Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar

economy · ibps-po, sbi-po, rbi-grade-b, ssc-cgl

The Prime Minister inaugurated the newly established Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute of the Reserve Bank of India at Bhubaneswar in Odisha.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328250&reg=3&lang=1

The release describes the facilities as a major step towards a more secure financial system.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328250&reg=3&lang=1

The new facilities are stated to strengthen digital infrastructure and cybersecurity capabilities.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328250&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

Where an RBI institution is located is asked directly in banking prelims, and Bhubaneswar is a new answer this year.

Linked static GK: The Reserve Bank of India has its headquarters in Mumbai.

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India records best ever 114 medals at the Asian Para Games 2026

sports · ssc-cgl, ssc-chsl, rrb-ntpc, ibps-po

India took a record 114 medals, its best ever performance at the Games.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328126&reg=3&lang=1

The Prime Minister lauded the achievement of the para athletes at the just concluded Asian Para Games 2026.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328126&reg=3&lang=1

The Prime Minister congratulated every member of the contingent for their exceptional determination.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328126&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

Medal tallies and the edition of a Games are asked as a pair, and a best ever figure is the kind of number papers reuse for years.

Linked static GK: The Asian Para Games are held for athletes with disabilities in the same cycle as the Asian Games.

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India now has 103 Ramsar sites, first in Asia and third in the world

environment · ssc-cgl, ugc-net, ibps-po, mpsc-group-c

India network of Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention has grown from 26 to 103 designated sites covering over 13.87 lakh hectares.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328132&reg=3&lang=1

India ranks first in Asia and third globally by the number of these sites.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328132&reg=3&lang=1

Conservation is driven through the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems, Amrit Dharohar, MISHTI and Mission Sahbhagita.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328132&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

The Ramsar count changes every year and is asked as a number, a rank and a convention name together.

Linked static GK: The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is named after Ramsar in Iran and entered into force in 1975.

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NCB launches Operation Trident across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur

polity · ssc-cgl, ugc-net, ibps-po

The Narcotics Control Bureau launched Operation Trident with 38 teams striking 38 locations simultaneously across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328181&reg=3&lang=1

The operation revealed Rs 100 crore of hawala transactions, froze 1,424 bank accounts and attached properties worth Rs 17.82 crore.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328181&reg=3&lang=1

The release states a mission of eradicating every drug network by 31 December 2029.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328181&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

Named operations and the agency running them are a standing question type, and NCB sits under the Ministry of Home Affairs rather than Finance.

Linked static GK: The Narcotics Control Bureau works under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum to be inaugurated in Parliament House Complex

international · ssc-cgl, ugc-net, ibps-po, cds

The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum is to be inaugurated in the Parliament House Complex.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328196&reg=3&lang=1

The Lok Sabha Speaker held a bilateral meeting with a Russian parliamentary delegation ahead of the Forum.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328196&reg=3&lang=1

The Lok Sabha Speaker said a people centric approach will guide the India BRICS presidency in 2026.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328196&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

Which country chairs a grouping in a given year, and where its parliamentary forum meets, are both asked directly.

Linked static GK: BRICS began as Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

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CCPA acts against misleading walkie talkie advertisements

governance · ssc-cgl, ibps-po, ugc-net

The Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh on a company for misleading advertisements of walkie talkies.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328200&reg=3&lang=1

More than 16,970 non compliant listings were identified across online platforms and notices were issued to 13 e commerce entities.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328200&reg=3&lang=1

The Authority has passed final orders against 12 entities with cumulative penalties for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328200&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

Which authority penalises misleading advertisements is a recurring consumer law question, and CCPA is often confused with the consumer commissions.

Linked static GK: The Central Consumer Protection Authority was set up under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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Commerce Minister holds trade and investment talks in the Netherlands

economy · ssc-cgl, ibps-po, rrb-ntpc

The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry began a visit to the Netherlands on 25 October 2026 focused on strengthening India Netherlands economic ties.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328254&reg=3&lang=1

The Minister visited the Port of Rotterdam, described as a gateway for Indian goods to Europe.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328254&reg=3&lang=1

The visit included engagements with the maritime and logistics sector in Rotterdam and an interaction with the Indian community in Amsterdam.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328254&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

Bilateral visits are asked as country plus portfolio, and the Port of Rotterdam is the kind of named landmark a geography question uses.

Linked static GK: Rotterdam is the largest seaport in Europe.

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National Urban Conclave 2026 concludes in Bhubaneswar

governance · ssc-cgl, mpsc-group-c, ugc-net

The National Urban Conclave 2026 concluded in Bhubaneswar with recommendations to strengthen urban governance, planning and service delivery towards Viksit Bharat 2047.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328185&reg=3&lang=1

Seven technical sessions outlined reforms for building inclusive, resilient and future ready cities.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328185&reg=3&lang=1

The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs said the intent of the Conclave is to deliberate on the future challenges of cities.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328185&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

The same conclave opened on 24 October and closed on 25 October, so the pair of dates and the host city are an easy two mark trap.

Linked static GK: Viksit Bharat 2047 is the stated goal of a developed India by the centenary of independence.

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Ports Minister to pitch Indian shipbuilding to Korean industry

economy · ssc-cgl, ibps-po, rrb-ntpc

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is to pitch India shipbuilding opportunity to Korean industry during a visit to Korea.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328265&reg=3&lang=1

The four day trip aims to deepen India South Korea maritime ties with the stated aim of India becoming a top five shipbuilding nation by 2047.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328265&reg=3&lang=1

The Minister said India is looking for partnership with Korea in shipbuilding, shipping, ports and maritime logistics.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328265&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

A dated national target with a rank attached is the most quotable kind of economy fact, and the ports ministry is often mixed up with commerce.

Linked static GK: Shipbuilding in India comes under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

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NLC India exceeds targets in Special Campaign 6

governance · ssc-cgl, ibps-po, ugc-net

Special Campaign 6 is a nationwide initiative led by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances across all Union Ministries and Public Sector Undertakings.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328149&reg=3&lang=1

NLC India reviewed 1,378 physical files and 320 e files, and weeded out 506 physical files and 122 e files.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328149&reg=3&lang=1

The company cleared all pending public grievances down to zero.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328149&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

Which department runs the Special Campaign is asked by name, and DARPG is routinely confused with the Department of Personnel and Training.

Linked static GK: DARPG is the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.

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139th episode of Mann Ki Baat broadcast on 25 October

governance · ssc-cgl, ssc-chsl, rrb-ntpc

The 139th episode of Mann Ki Baat was broadcast on 25 October 2026.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328142&reg=3&lang=1

The Prime Minister said Mann Ki Baat began twelve years ago on the occasion of Vijayadashami.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328142&reg=3&lang=1

The episode described a project growing organic cotton without chemicals, including cotton with natural colours that needs no dye.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328142&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

The episode number and the programme start date are both asked, and the count moves every month.

Linked static GK: Mann Ki Baat is the monthly radio programme of the Prime Minister, broadcast on All India Radio.

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Prime Minister inaugurates RBI Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar

India records best ever 114 medals at the Asian Para Games 2026

India now has 103 Ramsar sites, first in Asia and third in the world

NCB launches Operation Trident across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur

12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum to be inaugurated in Parliament House Complex

CCPA acts against misleading walkie talkie advertisements

Commerce Minister holds trade and investment talks in the Netherlands

National Urban Conclave 2026 concludes in Bhubaneswar

Ports Minister to pitch Indian shipbuilding to Korean industry

NLC India exceeds targets in Special Campaign 6

139th episode of Mann Ki Baat broadcast on 25 October

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