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Daily Current Affairs 18th October 2025, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

Daily Current Affairs 18th October 2025, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

National News FAO, India Mark 80 Years of Partnership on World Food Day On World Food Day 2025, marking FAO’s 80 years of partnership with India, Agriculture Secretary Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi highlighted India’s remarkable journey from food deficiency to self-sufficiency, driven by visionary policies, scientific innovation, and sustainable agriculture. He emphasized the importance of nutrition-sensitive …

Uttarakhand Hosts AI Impact Summit Ahead of India–AI 2026

Uttarakhand Hosts AI Impact Summit Ahead of India–AI 2026

In a key moment for India’s tech leadership, the Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 was held on October 17 in Dehradun, marking a crucial pre-summit event ahead of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026. The summit, organized by the Department of IT, Government of Uttarakhand in collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission under MeitY, showcased India’s push …

Uruguay Legalises Euthanasia, a First in Latin America

Uruguay Legalises Euthanasia, a First in Latin America

On 15 October 2025, Uruguay made history by becoming the first Latin American country to legalise euthanasia through legislation. The law decriminalises medically assisted dying for patients with incurable illnesses causing unbearable suffering, placing Uruguay at the forefront of bioethical and human rights debates in the region. While Colombia and Ecuador have previously allowed euthanasia …

‘We Rise’ Initiative Launched BY NITI AAYOG

‘We Rise’ Initiative Launched BY NITI AAYOG

In a strategic step toward empowering women entrepreneurs in India, NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), in partnership with DP World, has launched the ‘We Rise – Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises’ initiative. This initiative is part of WEP’s Award to Reward (ATR) framework and aims to support 100 high-potential women-led MSMEs in …

Telangana Leads India in Mobile Phone Recovery via CEIR

Telangana Leads India in Mobile Phone Recovery via CEIR

Telangana has emerged as the top-performing state in India for recovering lost and stolen mobile phones through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. As of October 16, 2025, the state has successfully traced and recovered over 1 lakh mobile phones, making it a national leader in digital policing and public grievance redressal. What is …

FAO, India Mark 80 Years of Partnership on World Food Day

FAO, India Mark 80 Years of Partnership on World Food Day

On World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and India celebrated 80 years of partnership in agriculture, food security, and sustainable development. The event, held in New Delhi, showcased how this enduring collaboration has helped transform India from a food-deficient nation to a global agricultural powerhouse. Delivering the …

Cape Verde Creates History with FIFA World Cup Qualification

Cape Verde Creates History with FIFA World Cup Qualification

In a landmark sporting achievement, Cape Verde has become the second-smallest nation (after Iceland in 2018) to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. This accomplishment has put the spotlight on this little-known Atlantic island nation, highlighting both its global sporting rise and unique geopolitical identity. While Cape Verde basks in global attention, India’s national football …

Centre Launches ₹600 Cr Kapas Kranti Cotton Mission

Centre Launches ₹600 Cr Kapas Kranti Cotton Mission

The Government of India has launched the ₹600 crore Kapas Kranti Mission, a bold initiative to enhance long-staple cotton cultivation and improve cotton productivity across major growing regions. The mission was announced in Hyderabad by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, who detailed the plan to scale successful cultivation models and promote scientific and technological innovation …