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Daily Current Affairs 21st October 2025, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

National News Law Ministry Increases Notary Limits in Four States The Ministry of Law and Justice has amended the Notaries Rules, 1956, increasing the maximum number of notaries in Gujarat (2,900 to 6,000), Tamil Nadu (2,500 to 3,500), Rajasthan (2,000 to 3,000), and Nagaland (200 to 400) to address rising demand driven by population growth …

Police Commemoration Day 2025 Why it’s observed on October 21

Police Commemoration Day 2025: Why it’s observed on October 21

Every year on October 21, India pauses to honour its police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Police Commemoration Day is not only a solemn reminder of lives lost but also a celebration of the values of courage, dedication, and service. The day holds deep emotional and historical significance, rooted …

Trump, Albanese Sign Critical Minerals Deal to Counter China

Trump, Albanese Sign Critical Minerals Deal to Counter China

In a significant move to bolster Western supply chain resilience and curb China’s dominance in critical minerals, U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a wide-ranging critical minerals agreement on October 21, 2025, at their first formal summit in the White House. The agreement establishes a new $8.5 billion mineral supply …

India Develops First Indigenous Antibiotic, Advances Gene Therapy

India Develops First Indigenous Antibiotic, Advances Gene Therapy

In a landmark moment for Indian science, India has developed its first fully indigenous antibiotic, Nafithromycin, and achieved a major milestone in gene therapy for hemophilia. These breakthroughs, announced by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, reflect the country’s growing capabilities in biotechnology, pharmaceutical innovation, and clinical research. The announcement highlights India’s move toward biotech self-reliance …

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister

In a moment of historic significance, Sanae Takaichi has been elected as Japan’s first female prime minister, shattering one of the world’s most enduring political glass ceilings. On October 21, 2025, she secured 237 votes in the 465-seat Lower House of Parliament, becoming Japan’s 104th prime minister, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned last month following …

Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Titanium Plant for Defence in Lucknow

Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Titanium Plant for Defence in Lucknow

In a major leap toward strategic material independence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Titanium and Superalloy Materials Plant at the Strategic Materials Technology Complex of PTC Industries in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This facility is expected to play a pivotal role in India’s mission for Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), especially in critical sectors like defence, …