Daily Current Affairs and GK | 1 November 2025

Topic: Summits/ Conferences/ Meetings

1. The three-day Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025 concluded in New Delhi.

• It was conducted by the Indian Navy from October 28 to 30, 2025.
• The dialogue was themed ‘Promoting Holistic Maritime Security and Growth: Regional Capacity-Building and Capability-Enhancement.’
• Representatives from over thirty countries in and beyond the Indo-Pacific attended the dialogue.
• A session on the Blue Economy and seabed infrastructure highlighted challenges in protecting underwater assets.
• Discussions focused on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) and enhanced ASEAN-India cooperation.
• A publication titled ‘Maritime Perspectives: The Blue Economy and Resilience’ was released by National Maritime Foundation (NMF).
• Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, released the book ‘Operationalising Project MAUSAM’ by NMF.
• IPRD-2025 offered valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners.
• The dialogue explored ways to foster regional maritime collaboration and formulate new multilateral initiatives.

Topic: Awards and Prizes

2. The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2025 has been awarded to 1,466 personnel.

• Recipients are from various States, Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces, and Central Police Organisations.
• The medal recognises outstanding performance. It promotes high professional standards and boosts morale.
• The award focuses on the fields of Special Operations, Investigation, Intelligence, and Forensic Science.
• The award was instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in February 2024.
• The medal is announced annually on October 31. The date coincides with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
• The award honours police officers, security personnel, intelligence officials, and forensic scientists.
• The Jammu and Kashmir Police team involved in “Operation Mahadev” received the award.
• This was a high-risk counter-terror operation near Dachigam National Park following the Pahalgam attack.
• The team was recognised for their bravery and exceptional service.
• Notable recipients include IGP Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi, DIG Pande Rajiv Omprakash, SSP Srinagar G V Sundeep Chakraborty, SPs Tanweer Ahmed Dar and Zoheb Tanveer, and several DSPs.

Topic: Defence

3. A tri-service military drill, Trishul, is currently being conducted along India’s western frontier with Pakistan.

• Vice Admiral A. N. Pramod, Director General of Naval Operations, said that Trishul will end on the 13th November.
• The Trishul includes coordination between the Army’s Southern Command, the Navy’s Western Command, and the Air Force’s South-Western Air Command.
• Indian Coast Guard, the Border Security Force, and several central government agencies are other participants.
• About 20 to 25 warships have been deployed by Indian Navy for the Trishul.
• Around 40 combat aircraft from Indian Air Force are also participating in Trishul
• Trishul aims to  strengthen joint operational readiness.
• It also aims to improve coordination among India’s land, air, and maritime forces.

Topic: State News/ Chhattisgarh

4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Raipur to take part in 25th Statehood Day celebrations of Chhattisgarh.

• He attended the Silver Jubilee event in Raipur. This event marking 25 years since the formation of Chhattisgarh.
• He inaugurated and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹14,000 crore.
• He interacted with about 2,500 children who recovered from congenital heart conditions.
• This interaction was part of the ‘Dil Ki Baat’ programme at Shri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital.
• He also opened the Shanti Shikhar centre of the Prajapita Brahma Kumaris.
• He inaugurated the newly constructed building  of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in Raipur.
• At the Assembly premises, he unveiled a statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
• He inaugurated the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and the Tribal Freedom Fighters’ Museum developed in Nava Raipur.
• Chhattisgarh was granted statehood on 1 November 2000. It was a part of Madhya Pradesh. Its capital is Raipur. Its legislature is unicameral.

Topic: Government Schemes and Initiatives

5. India got three Guinness World Records under Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan.

• Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan was a nationwide women’s health campaign.
• It was carried out from September 17 to October 2.
• One record was secured for the highest number of individuals (more than 3.21 crore). They registered on a healthcare platform in a month.
• Another record was secured for the most online registrations for breast cancer screening in one week.
• Approximately 9.94 lakh women took part in this screening drive.
• A third record was secured for more than 1.25 lakh people, who signed online for vital signs screening in a week at the state level.
• More than 20 Union ministries took part in the initiative. Other participants were government institutions, medical colleges, and private sector organisations.
• Over 5 lakh Panchayati Raj representatives and 1.14 crore students also took part.
• The initiative showed India’s unified approach to women’s health.

Topic: Art and Culture

6. Manipur celebrated the Chavang Kut festival on 1 November.

• This festival is observed to thank the almighty for a good harvest season.
• The festival marks end of the harvesting season.
• The festival is primarily celebrated by the Chin-Kuki-Mizo communities across Manipur and other parts of Northeast India.
• Chavang Kut is held every year on November 1.
• The celebration includes traditional dances, folk music, indigenous sports, and other cultural performances.
• Due to its cultural significance, Chavang Kut was officially declared a state holiday in 1982.
• Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla extended greetings to the people on the occasion.

Topic: Sports

7. The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 inaugurated at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Taleigao, Goa.

• This prestigious global chess event has returned to India after 23 years.
• The championship is taking place from October 31 to November 27 and features 206 players representing 82 nations.
• The prize money for the competition is two million US dollars.
• Some of the participants are famous players like Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, Wesley So, and Anish Giri.
• PM Modi called India the birthplace of chess. Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya noted India’s rapid growth in chess.
• According to Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the number of Grandmasters has increased from 10 to 88 since the last World Cup, which was held in 2002.

Topic: MoUs/Agreements

8. A MoU has been signed Maharashtra government and the Abu Dhabi Ports Group and the Investment Resource & Presidential Office of Abu Dhabi.

• The MoU aims to to strengthen maritime cooperation between the two regions.
• The agreement aims to promote technological exchange.
• It will help in upgrading port facilities collaboration in the field of technology, port modernization, and logistics development.
• The partnership includes investments worth up to 2 billion US dollars.
• These funds will be used in sectors such as shipbuilding, ship-breaking, water transport, and port infrastructure.
• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presided over the MoU signing and exchange ceremony.
• The collaboration will boost coastal development in Maharashtra and attract major foreign investments to the state.
• The strategic collaboration will also strenghthen Maharashtra’s reputation as a leading maritime hub in India.

Topic: National News

9. Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada has begun from 01 November.

• Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
• As per Tribal Affairs Ministry, the Pakhwada will be observed across the nation.
• The celebrations will include participation from Tribal Research Institutes. Eklavya Model Residential Schools will also take part.
• The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India and the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation will also be involved.
• The Pakhwada aims to showcase achievements under several programs.
• These include PM JANMAN, Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, and the National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission.
• It will also highlight various livelihood and entrepreneurship schemes.
• The two-week event will conclude on the 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
• It will pay tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary.
• To commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, the year 2025 has been declared as the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh.
• Birsa Munda was a legendary tribal leader and freedom fighter. He led several tribal revolts against British colonial rule.
• His most famous uprising was the Ulgulan, or Great Tumult. He fought against exploitation and injustice faced by tribal communities.
• He is revered as Bhagwan, or God, by many tribal groups.

Topic: International News

10. A 10-year framework has been signed by the India and US to strengthen Defence Partnership.

• The goal of the framework is to secure long-term stability in defence ties.
• The agreement was finalized after a bilateral meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
• The meeting was held during the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus in Kuala Lumpur.
• The 2025 framework builds on earlier announcements made in February 2025.
• Those came after discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump.
• The framework continues the path set by earlier initiatives. These include the 2013 Joint US-India Declaration on Defence Cooperation.
• It also follows the 2015 Defence Relationship Framework.
• From 2016 to 2020, India and the US signed Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) in 2016, Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) in 2018, and Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) in 2020.
• In August 2024, India and US finalized the Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA).
• In September 2025, Indian and American forces held a joint military exercise for two weeks.
• The exercise was named Yudh Abhyas. It was held at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.