October 2025 Current Affairs
National Security & Justice Reforms
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Digital Fraud & Crime Surge: The latest NCRB report indicates a 7.2% rise in total crimes, with a significant spike in cybercrime. Major hubs like Delhi and Mumbai are facing the brunt of sophisticated online fraud, highlighting a critical need for enhanced digital security.
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Crisis in Prisons: Statistics reveal a staggering 120.8% overcrowding rate in Indian prisons, with undertrials making up over 73% of the population. The report also pointed to a rise in custodial suicides, underscoring an urgent requirement for mental health support and structural prison reforms.
Global Affairs & Diplomacy
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Middle East Peace Initiative: The United States has introduced a 20-point peace plan to resolve the Israel–Gaza conflict. The proposal seeks to address deep-rooted historical issues ranging from the 1917 Balfour Declaration to the major wars of 1967 and 1973.
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India–EFTA Economic Pact: The TEPA agreement with EFTA nations is set to bring in $100 billion in investment and create one million jobs. The deal secures duty-free access for exports while strategically protecting India’s domestic pharma and dairy industries.
Economy & Agriculture
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Global Dairy Leadership: India has solidified its position as the world's largest milk producer, reaching 239 million tonnes. The dairy sector now accounts for 31% of agricultural GVA, though challenges like fodder shortages remain a priority.
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Mission for Pulses: A new ₹11,440 crore initiative (2025–31) has been launched to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses, reducing import dependency and supporting farmer incomes.
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Golden Jubilee of Rural Banking: Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) marked 50 years of service, celebrating five decades of driving financial inclusion and providing vital credit to India’s priority sectors.
Sustainability & Skill Development
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Green Energy & Jobs: India launched PM-SETU to modernize ITIs and inaugurated a multi-feed Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plant in Maharashtra. These moves aim to foster "green jobs" and convert waste into valuable biofuel.
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SDG Progress & Gaps: While India has successfully lifted 135 million people out of poverty and achieved near-universal school enrollment, the UN reports that malnutrition and inequality remain persistent hurdles.
Social & Cultural Milestones
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Safety Concerns: NCRB data highlighted a tragic 1.73 lakh road fatalities and over 10,700 farmer suicides in 2023, signaling a need for better traffic enforcement and rural support systems.
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Cultural & Wildlife Success: The Bathukamma festival entered the Guinness World Records, while Himachal Pradesh reported a 62% increase in snow leopard populations. Additionally, Qatar honored Indian heritage by opening a dedicated museum for legendary artist M.F. Husain.
