JPSC Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 29 Oct 2025
14th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched with Underground Coal Gasification provisions for the first time
The Ministry of Coal launched the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions on 29 October 2025, offering 41 mines and including Underground Coal Gasification provisions for the first time.
India and Nepal sign agreements for two 400 kV cross-border transmission lines
POWERGRID and the Nepal Electricity Authority signed agreements in New Delhi on 29 October 2025 to build the Inaruwa-New Purnea and Lamki (Dododhara)-Bareilly 400 kV cross-border transmission systems.
PM Modi speaks to Japan's new PM Sanae Takaichi, the country's first woman Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on 29 October 2025 to congratulate her on taking office and discuss the India-Japan partnership.
Coal Ministry launches Koyla Shakti dashboard and CLAMP land portal
Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched the Koyla Shakti dashboard and the CLAMP coal land acquisition portal on 29 October 2025.
India joins 12th SCO Justice Ministers' Meeting; Joint Statement adopted
Law Minister of State (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal joined the 12th Justice Ministers' Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation by video on 29 October 2025, where a Joint Statement was adopted.
Tue, 28 Oct 2025
Cabinet approves Terms of Reference of 8th Central Pay Commission headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
The Union Cabinet approved the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission on 28 October 2025; the Commission, headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, must report within 18 months.
Index of Industrial Production grows 4.0% in September 2025, led by manufacturing
The Index of Industrial Production grew 4.0% year-on-year in September 2025, driven by 4.8% growth in manufacturing, according to the quick estimate released on 28 October 2025.
NITI Aayog releases twin reports on India's services sector under its Services Thematic Series
NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam on 28 October 2025 launched two reports on India's services sector, covering GVA trends and employment trends with state-level dynamics.
Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for Rabi 2025-26 on P&K fertilisers, about ₹37,952 crore
The Union Cabinet on 28 October 2025 approved Nutrient Based Subsidy rates on phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for Rabi 2025-26, with a tentative outlay of about ₹37,952.29 crore.
MY Bharat platform crosses 2 crore registrations
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said on 28 October 2025 that the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform has crossed 2 crore registrations.
Mon, 27 Oct 2025
Sun, 26 Oct 2025
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025: Vigyan Ratna to Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (posthumous)
The Government of India announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 on 26 October 2025, with the Vigyan Ratna conferred posthumously on physicist Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar.
PM joins 22nd ASEAN-India Summit virtually; 2026 declared ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part virtually in the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur on 26 October 2025 and declared 2026 the 'ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation'.
INS Sutlej completes 18th India-Mauritius joint hydrographic survey
The Indian Navy said on 26 October 2025 that INS Sutlej has completed a joint hydrographic survey with the Mauritius Hydrographic Service covering about 35,000 square nautical miles.
Mann Ki Baat 127: Ambikapur garbage cafes, Dholera mangroves, Koraput coffee and 150 years of Vande Mataram
In the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 26 October 2025, PM Narendra Modi highlighted Ambikapur's garbage cafes, Gujarat's Dholera mangroves, Koraput coffee and the coming 150th year of 'Vande Mataram'.
PM Modi condoles the passing of Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow on 26 October 2025 over the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand.
India to host Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group meeting for the first time
The Civil Aviation Ministry said on 26 October 2025 that India, through the AAIB, will host the Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (APAC-AIG) meeting and workshop for the first time, from 28 to 31 October 2025.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025
Cabinet Secretary chairs NCMC to review preparedness for Bay of Bengal cyclone
Cabinet Secretary Dr. T. V. Somanathan chaired the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) on 25 October 2025 to review preparedness for a cyclone forming over the Bay of Bengal.
ANRF, ICMR and Gates Foundation launch Maha MedTech Mission
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation, with ICMR and the Gates Foundation, launched the Maha MedTech Mission to fund home-grown medical technology.
Government backgrounder: Naxal-affected districts down from 126 to 18; Naxal-free goal by March 2026
A PIB backgrounder on 25 October 2025 said Naxal-affected districts fell from 126 in 2014 to 18 in 2024, with the government aiming to make India Naxal-free by March 2026.
Mines Ministry recognises IISc Bangalore and C-MET Hyderabad as critical-mineral Centres of Excellence
The Ministry of Mines recognised IISc Bangalore and C-MET Hyderabad as Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission, taking the total to nine.
Department of Legal Affairs links LIMBS with PFMS for paperless advocate fee payments
The Department of Legal Affairs integrated its Legal Information Management and Briefing System (LIMBS) with the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) to make advocate fee payments fully electronic.
HLL Lifecare pays ₹69.53 crore dividend to the Government for 2024–25
HLL Lifecare Limited, a Mini-Ratna CPSE under the Health Ministry, paid a dividend of ₹69.53 crore to the Government of India for 2024–25.
PIB backgrounder: AI platforms such as Bhashini digitise all 22 scheduled languages
A PIB backgrounder on 25 October 2025 described how AI platforms like Bhashini, BharatGen and Adi-Vaani are bringing India's 22 scheduled languages and tribal languages online.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025
Government extends LC75 and Balanced Life Cycle options to central employees under NPS and UPS
The Government approved extending the LC75 and Balanced Life Cycle (BLC) investment options to Central Government employees under both the National Pension System and the Unified Pension Scheme.
Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 to be held at Bharat Mandapam on 30–31 October
The Commerce Department announced on 24 October 2025 that the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 30–31 October.
₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to build critical-mineral recycling from e-waste and batteries
The Ministry of Mines outlined the ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme, part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, to boost recovery of critical minerals from e-waste, spent batteries and scrap.
Winter Schedule 2025: 26,495 weekly domestic departures from 126 airports; four new airports added
The Civil Aviation Ministry finalised the Winter Schedule 2025 for domestic airlines, with 26,495 departures a week from 126 airports between 26 October 2025 and 28 March 2026.
New helpline 1515 for POSHAN and PMMVY from 1 November 2025
The Ministry of Women and Child Development announced that the new toll-free helpline 1515 for POSHAN and PMMVY will replace 14408 from 1 November 2025.
PM addresses Rozgar Mela; highlights Pratibha Setu portal for UPSC finalists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a Rozgar Mela by video conference on 24 October 2025 and said over 11 lakh appointment letters had been issued through Rozgar Melas.