Daily Current Affairs and GK | 5 and 6 October 2025

Topic: Government Schemes and Initiatives

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced initiatives of over ₹62,000 crore.

• The funds will support nationwide initiatives to boost youth education, skill development, and entrepreneurship.
• The Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh event was held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
• At the event, the Prime Minister launched the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM–SETU) scheme.
• This initiative aims to modernize and upgrade Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country.
• The Prime Minister called ITIs not just training centers but also vital to achieving Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
• Over 1,000 ITIs will be upgraded under PM–SETU.
• These institutions will be equipped with advanced machines and infrastructure.
• Modi paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur.
• He announced that a skill university will be established in Thakur's name.
• The Prime Minister also spoke about the ongoing GST Bachat Utsav.
• Modi inaugurated 1,200 Vocational Skill Labs across the country.
• These labs have been set up in 400 Navodaya Vidyalayas and 200 Eklavya Model Residential Schools.
• They are spread across 34 states and union territories.
• He also relaunched Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Nishchay Svyam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana.
• The scheme offers ₹1,000 per month for two years to five lakh graduate youth every year.
• It also provides free skill training alongside the allowance.
• Modi felicitated 46 top-performing students from ITIs. These students were recognized by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
• Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attended the event virtually.

Topic: Sports

2. The historic women's blind cricket tournament will be held in November.

• The first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup for Blind Cricket will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
• The tournament is scheduled from 11 to 23 November 2025.
• The opening ceremony and initial matches will be held in New Delhi.
• Bengaluru will host the next phase of matches during the event.
• The final stage will be held in Colombo, featuring 15 matches including the semi-finals, final and closing ceremony on November 23.
• The announcement was made in Colombo in the presence of Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister and cricket officials.
• Teams from Australia, England, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the USA will participate.
• The tournament will feature 21 league matches, two semi-finals, and one final.

Topic: State News/Rajasthan

3. Rajasthan's first 'Namo Biodiversity Park' inaugurated in Alwar.

• On 5 October, Rajasthan’s first ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’ was inaugurated by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav at Pratap Bandh in Alwar.
• The park, also known as ‘Namo Van’, has been envisioned as a vital green lung for the Alwar region.
• A symbolic tree plantation ceremony was organized during the inauguration event.
• The park aims to enhance greenery, purify the air, and spread environmental awareness among visitors.
• Yadav said that the park would not only enhance greenery and purify the air in Alwar but also inspire visitors of ‘Namo Van’ to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle.
• The initiative has been designed to serve as both an ecological project and a community awareness platform.
• It is expected that the park will significantly contribute to biodiversity conservation efforts in Rajasthan.
• The park’s establishment aligns with the Government’s broader ‘Green India’ vision and climate action goals.
• This model project will encourage the development of similar biodiversity parks across the state.

Topic: State News/Goa

4. Goa’s ‘Mhaje Ghar Yojana’ and development projects worth ₹2,452 crore launched by Amit Shah.

• On 4 October, the Goa government’s ‘Mhaje Ghar Yojana’ and several development projects worth ₹2,452 crore were inaugurated and had their foundation stones laid by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
• The ‘Mhaje Ghar Yojana’ has been described as a reflection of PM Modi’s citizen-centric and reform-orientated governance model.
• The scheme provides home ownership rights to thousands of Goans whose lands were earlier caught in legal disputes.
• CM Sawant’s government was praised by Shah for simplifying 11 laws into one, benefiting nearly half the population.
• Shah highlighted that over 10 lakh citizens have been granted ownership rights under this initiative.
• Goa’s per capita income was stated to have risen from ₹112,073 in 2014 to ₹357,000 in 2023–24.
• He said the Modi government has ensured political inclusion for tribal communities by passing a law on August 5, 2025, which will give them representation in the Assembly for the first time.
• Shah mentioned that GST was reduced on 395 essential items, bringing relief to households during Navratri.
• He concluded that Goa’s progress would make it a model state in India’s journey towards becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.

Topic: Infrastructure and Energy

5. The world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass in eastern Ladakh has been constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

• The new road stands at an altitude of 19,400 feet, surpassing the previous record held at Umling La (19,024 feet).
• The project was completed under Project Himank to enhance India’s border infrastructure and mobility.
• The Likaru–Mig La–Fukche road provides a crucial third axis between Hanle and Fukche, improving military access.
• BRO officials stated that the road ensures year-round connectivity in challenging high-altitude terrain.
• The road’s completion strengthens India’s strategic edge and national defense preparedness in the region.
• Ladakh’s location along China and Pakistan borders makes this infrastructure development highly significant.
• The road would reduce winter air transport dependence and improve supply logistics to forward posts.
• The BRO now controls 11 of the 14 highest motorable passes in the world, underlining its dominance in high-altitude construction.
• The project would promote tourism, improve local livelihoods, and support Ladakh’s economy.

Topic: Defence

6. The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth on 6 October.

• INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), was commissioned by the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam.
• The commissioning ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam under Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar’s leadership.
• INS Androth has been constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
• The ship has been built with more than 80% indigenous content, supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
• It has been designed to strengthen India’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities in littoral waters.
• The vessel will enhance coastal defense and protect India’s maritime interests against underwater threats.
• The commissioning of INS Androth follows earlier inductions like INS Arnala, Nistar, Udaygiri, and Nilgiri.
• These additions collectively highlight the Indian Navy’s ongoing modernization and technological advancement.
• GRSE and other Indian shipyards have been acknowledged for their role in boosting indigenous shipbuilding.
• The induction of INS Androth reinforces the Navy’s commitment to self-reliance and maritime capability expansion.

Topic: Defence

7. ICGS Akshar was officially commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard at Karaikal, Puducherry.

• ICGS Akshar is the second vessel in the Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel series.
• The ship was designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
• It features over 60% indigenous components. The vessel reflects India’s commitment to self-reliance in defense production.
• It also supports the government's Make in India initiative.
• The commissioning ceremony was led by Dipti Mohil Chawla, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Defence.
• Additional Director General Donny Michael, Commander of the Eastern Seaboard, also attended the event.
• ICGS Akshar is 51 metres long and displaces approximately 320 tons.
• It is powered by two 3,000 KW diesel engines.
• The ship can reach speeds of up to 27 knots. It has an operational range of 1,500 nautical miles.
• Indigenously developed Controllable Pitch Propellers and gearboxes are installed on the vessel.
• These systems improve the ship’s manoeuvrability and handling.
• The ship is armed with a 30 mm CRN 91 gun. It also carries two 12.7 mm Stabilized Remote-Controlled Guns (SRCG).
• All weapons are integrated with a modern fire-control system.
• The vessel includes advanced systems like the Integrated Bridge System (IBS).
• It is also equipped with an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).
• An Automated Power Management System (APMS) further enhances automation and efficiency.
• ICGS Akshar is based in Karaikal under the Coast Guard Region (East).
• It will be used for maritime surveillance, coastal security, and law enforcement tasks.
• The name "Akshar" means “eternal” or “imperishable” in Sanskrit.
• It symbolizes the Coast Guard’s enduring commitment to safe and secure seas.

Topic: Defence

8. The India-UK naval exercise KONKAN-2025 has started off the western coast of India.

• It is a joint maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy.
• The exercise demonstrates both nations’ shared commitment to safe, open, and accessible seas.
• It supports the strategic goals outlined in the India-UK Vision 2035.
• KONKAN-2025 will be held in two phases — a harbour phase and a sea phase.
• The exercise is taking place from 5 to 12 October 2025.
• The harbour phase includes professional exchanges between naval personnel.
• It also features cross-deck visits, sports matches, and cultural events.
• Joint Working Group meetings will be held during this phase.
• Experts from both navies will participate in knowledge-sharing sessions.
• The sea phase will focus on complex naval operations and warfare training.
• It includes anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare exercises.
• Flying operations and seamanship drills are also part of the training.
• The United Kingdom is participating with its Carrier Strike Group 2025 (UK CSG-25).
• HMS Prince of Wales is leading the UK Carrier Strike Group.
• Naval assets from Norway and Japan are also part of UK CSG-25. This adds a multinational aspect to KONKAN-2025.
• The Indian Navy is deploying INS Vikrant, its indigenously built aircraft carrier.
• Other Indian surface ships, submarines, and aircraft will also participate.
• After the naval drills end on 12 October, UK CSG-25 will remain in the region.
• On 14 October, it will carry out a one-day exercise with the Indian Air Force.
• This joint air-sea drill will also take place off India’s western coast.
• Afterward, the UK group will continue its scheduled deployment.

Topic: Summits/ Conferences/ Meetings

9. The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs is hosting the second National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR).

• The event is taking place in New Delhi. It began on 6 October and will continue for two days.
• This year’s theme is “Leveraging CSR Excellence for Tribal Development.”
• The conference aims to promote inclusive and sustainable development.
• It seeks to connect government programs, corporate CSR strategies, and tribal knowledge.
• The event will serve as a national platform for discussion on CSR.
• Six expert panel discussions will be held during the conference.
• A live social innovation lab will be part of the agenda.
• This lab will showcase creative solutions to social challenges.
• A tribal cultural showcase will highlight indigenous traditions and practices.
• An exhibition will display innovative CSR initiatives and projects.
• The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is organizing the event.

Topic: National News

10. India has launched its first cooperative-run project for Compressed Bio-Gas and potash granule production.

• The project is based in Kopargaon, in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar district.
• It is located at the Sahakar Maharshi Shankarrao Kolhe Cooperative Sugar Factory.
• Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the facility.
• He praised the factory for implementing a circular economy model.
• The factory produces and markets both CNG and potash from its operations.
• Shah announced plans to set up similar projects in 15 cooperative sugar factories across India.
• He said Maharashtra will play a leading role in this expansion.
• He also emphasized the need to diversify ethanol production methods.
• Producing ethanol from fruit juice was suggested as a profitable alternative.
• These measures aim to increase revenue and promote sustainability in the sugar industry.
• The factory’s green initiatives are helping to strengthen the rural economy.
• The Sanjeevani Group is also working to support primary credit societies and women’s self-help groups.
• The central government is providing financial assistance through the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
• Fifteen cooperative sugar factories have received such support.
• A new Pulses Self-Reliance Mission has been launched with a budget of ₹11,300 crore.
• This mission will be implemented over the next six years.
• The government has also increased the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for key crops.
• These include lentils, moong, mustard, gram, tur, jowar, soybean, cotton, and wheat.