Category: Current Affairs

India observes the 94th birth anniversary of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on the day designated as World Students’ Day in honor of his contributions to science, defense, and education.  On October 15, 2025, India celebrates World Students’ Day to honor the 94th birth anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the scientist, educator, and statesman who…

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the 2025 Nobel economics prize for “having explained innovation-driven economic growth. On October 13, 2025, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the winners of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, officially known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.  The…

World Mental Health Day 2025 emphasizes that there is no health without mental health, aligning with India’s initiatives to incorporate psychosocial support via innovative frameworks and digital solutions. World Mental Health Day is observed globally on October 10 each year to raise awareness about mental health issues and mobilize support for mental well-being. Initiated by…

Nobel Prizes 2025 in Medicine, Physics and Chemistry celebrate decades of research in immune control, quantum mechanics, and molecular architecture.  The 2025 Nobel Prizes in Medicine, Physics, and Chemistry have recognized scientific achievements that mark a shift in modern research. These awards honor scientists who have transformed our ability to understand and control three domains:…

The deaths of at least 16 children in Madhya Pradesh from contaminated cough syrup (Coldrif) warrants the need to understand the causes plaguing the drug regulatory system. The recent deaths of children due to consumption of cough syrup have exposed gaps in pharmaceutical safety oversight. At least 16 children, mostly under five years of age,…

The theme of Wildlife Week 2025, “Human–Wildlife Coexistence,” aims to address the growing interactions between humans and wildlife by shifting the focus from conflict to coexistence. Wildlife Week 2025, which is observed annually from October 2nd to 8th, marked an expansion of India’s conservation strategy. The Union Environment Minister launched five national projects and four…

The Tribal Village Vision 2030 Declaration was passed by tribal villages and tolas during Special Gram Sabhas on the 2nd October 2025, marking a historic milestone in local governance. The Government of India declared 15th November 2024 to 15th November 2025 as Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and…