Daily Current Affairs and GK | 4 October 2025

Topic: Summits/ Conferences/ Meetings

1. United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave will be hosted by the Indian Army in New Delhi from October 14 to 16.

• Top military officials from more than 30 UN peacekeeping nations will attend the event.
• The conclave aims to strengthen global unity and commitment to international peace and security.
• It will focus on improving peacekeeping operations through better communication and coordination.
• There will also be an exchange of successful strategies and field experiences.
• A key theme will be the use of indigenous technology and self-reliant innovations.
• These efforts aim to make peacekeeping more adaptable, cost-effective, and future-ready.
• Lt General Rakesh Kapoor described the conclave as a vital forum for international military cooperation.
• It will help foster mutual understanding among troop-contributing nations.
• Countries expected to participate include Algeria, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, and others.
• India has long been one of the largest and most consistent contributors to UN peacekeeping missions.
• The Indian Army will share its operational experience and innovations at the conclave.
• This exchange is intended to support more effective and unified peacekeeping efforts.

Topic: National News

2. The Home Ministry approved projects worth over Rs 4,600 crore for disaster management.

• A high-level committee chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah approved disaster management projects worth over ₹4,645 crore.
• The projects are meant to strengthen disaster resilience in nine states, including Assam, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan.
• Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh were also among the states that will benefit.
• For Assam, a ₹692 crore project was approved for the restoration and rejuvenation of wetlands.
• This initiative aims to increase flood storage, protect aquatic life, and boost fisheries infrastructure.
• The high-level committee has also approved the Urban Flood Risk Management Programme Phase-2 for eleven cities.
• These cities include Bhopal, Bhubhaneshwar, Guwahati, Jaipur, Kanpur, Patna, Raipur, Trivandrum, Vishakhapatnam, Indore, and Lucknow.
• The flood management programme carries an outlay of over ₹2,444 crore from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund.
• The committee also considered financial assistance to states from both State and National Disaster Mitigation Funds.
• In addition, ₹4,012 crore was released from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund to 21 states and ₹372 crore from the national fund to nine states.

Topic: Government Schemes and Initiatives

3. A month-long adoption awareness campaign launched by CARA.

• A month-long adoption awareness campaign will be celebrated in November by the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
• From October 1, awareness activities for Adoption Awareness Month have begun with a series of offline and online social media activities.
• This year’s theme has been set as “Non-Institutionalized Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs (Divyaang Children).”
• According to the Ministry, the campaign is dedicated to promoting the adoption of children with special needs.
• Myths and misconceptions surrounding adoption are also being addressed through this nationwide initiative.
• The transformative power and joy of adoption in building families is being celebrated as part of the campaign.
• Cultural programmes and competitions have been included in the awareness drive.
• The campaign also includes interactive sessions with prospective and adoptive parents, cultural programmes and competitions.

Topic: Summits/Conferences/Meetings

4. The 11th World Green Economy Summit began in Dubai.

• ON 1 October, the 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) was inaugurated in Dubai at the World Trade Centre.
• More than 3,300 participants from over 30 countries are attending the two-day gathering.
• The summit is being held under the theme “Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy.”
• The event has been co-located with the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2025).
• Discussions on the first day focused on technology, climate finance, equity, and youth engagement.
• The sessions also highlighted the importance of small and medium enterprises in leading the way in sustainable technologies as well as policy reforms to accelerate global climate goals.
• Naila Farouky, CEO of the Arab Foundations Forum, highlighted the importance of regional climate commitments.
• Nearly 80 international speakers from government, academia, and industry are addressing the summit.
• Key themes include renewable energy, circular economies and equitable climate strategies, with a special emphasis on accountability and transparency in sustainability pledges.
• The Global Alliance on a Green Economy (GAGE) will also unveil its 2024-2025 portfolio.
• It will present key initiatives designed to support member countries in their transition to green economies.

Topic: Personality in News

5. Elon Musk became the first person to have a net worth of $500 billion.

• Elon Musk has become the first individual in history to briefly reach a net worth of $500 billion.
• According to Forbes' billionaires list, Musk's wealth temporarily crossed the half-trillion-dollar mark on October 1, before declining to $499 billion.
• Musk owns a 12% stake in Tesla, valued at more than $1.5 trillion, and his wealth has surged this year as the electric car maker's share price surged.
• Tesla reported quarterly deliveries of 497,099 vehicles between July and September.
• SpaceX, another Musk-led company, is being valued at around $400 billion. He owns a 42% stake in SpaceX.
• His artificial intelligence firm xAI was valued at $75 billion in July, according to Pitchbook data.
• Musk’s wealth has fluctuated due to Tesla share price swings and political controversies.
• In September, Larry Ellison, co-founder of business software firm Oracle, briefly overtook Musk as the world's richest person, according to Bloomberg's billionaires index - a rival to the Forbes list.

Topic: Geography

6. Typhoon Bualoi caused devastation in north-central Vietnam.

• Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in northern central Vietnam on September 30, 2025, bringing high seas, strong winds, and heavy rain.
• The death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in Vietnam has increased to 51.
• Around 14 people are reported missing, and 164 others have been injured due to the storm.
• Property damage has been estimated at more than $435 million by the disaster management agency.
• Over 210,000 houses were damaged or inundated in the affected areas.
• Bualoi is the second major typhoon to threaten Asia in a week.
• Earlier in September, Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms in years, killed at least 28 people in the northern Philippines and Taiwan before reaching China and dissipating in Vietnam.
• A tropical cyclone is called a ‘hurricane’ in the American continent. In the Philippines and Japan, it is called a ‘typhoon’. In Australia, tropical cyclones are called willy-willys.

Topic: Sports

7. Grandmaster P Iniyan from Tamil Nadu won the 62nd National Chess Championship.

• The event was held in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He went undefeated throughout the tournament.
• Iniyan scored 7 wins and 4 draws over 11 rounds.
• He tied on points with 15-year-old International Master H. Goutham Krishna from Kerala.
• Iniyan secured the title due to a better Buchholz score. He received a prize of ₹6 lakh for his victory.
• Buchholz score is a tie-breaking system used in chess and some other tournaments.
• Goutham Krishna was awarded ₹5 lakh as the runner-up. Six players finished with 8.5 points.
• Among them, Grandmaster Sasikiran Krishnan of PSPB had the best tie-break score. He finished third and won ₹4 lakh.
• International Master Aronyak Ghosh of Railways took fourth place.
• Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta ended the tournament in fifth position.

Topic: Books and Authors

8. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, the Chief of Air Staff, released the book, Wings of Valour.

• The book, Wings of Valour, is written by Swapnil Pandey.
• It focuses on the Indian Air Force’s most daring missions.
• The book is published by HarperCollins India.
• One chapter offers a detailed account of Operation Sindoor.
• During the event, AP Singh addressed the audience.
• He spoke about the crucial role of those in combat and those working behind the scenes.
• He said many of these individuals often go unnoticed.
• He stressed the importance of recognising and honouring their service.

Topic: Indian Economy

9. The Reserve Bank of India has set a ₹50,000 crore limit on Ways and Means Advances (WMA).

• This limit applies to the central government for the second half of the 2025-26 financial year.
• WMA is a short-term loan facility provided by the RBI.
• It helps the central, state governments, and Union Territories manage temporary cash shortfalls.
• The limit was fixed after discussions between the RBI and the central government.
• The RBI may begin fresh market borrowings once 75% of the WMA limit is used.
• Both the RBI and the government can revise the limit if needed.
• This decision can be based on changing economic or fiscal conditions.
• The interest rate on WMA will match the current repo rate.
• If the government exceeds the WMA limit, the overdraft rate will be 2% higher than the repo rate.

Topic: Sports

10. India's weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal in the women’s 48kg category at the World Championships in Førde, Norway.

• She lifted a total of 199kg. This included 84kg in the snatch and 115kg in the clean and jerk.
• With this, she secured second place overall.
• This was first World Championship of Chanu since 2022.
• It was also her second competition after the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• At the Olympics, she finished in fourth place.
• Ri Song-gum from South Korea won the gold medal. Ri Song-gum is the defending world champion. She lifted a total of 213kg to win the event.