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Daily Current Affairs 06th October 2025, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

Daily Current Affairs 6th October 2025, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

National News

Cyclone Shakti: Arabian Sea Storm and Maharashtra Impact

Cyclone Shakti, a Severe Cyclonic Storm that formed over the east-central Arabian Sea in October 2025, exemplifies the rising trend of intense cyclones in the region due to climate change and warming ocean temperatures.
Named “Shakti” by Sri Lanka under WMO guidelines, it developed under conditions like warm sea surface temperatures, low wind shear, and Coriolis force.
Classified by the IMD, its path posed threats to coastal ecosystems, infrastructure, and livelihoods along Maharashtra and Gujarat.

UIDAI Waives Aadhaar Biometric Fees for This Section

The UIDAI has waived charges for Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) of Aadhaar for children aged 7 to 15 years, benefiting nearly 6 crore children starting from 1 October 2025 for one year.
Aadhaar enrolment for children under five excludes biometrics due to immaturity, so fingerprints, iris, and photo updates are required at ages 5 and 15 (first and second MBU).
Normally, a fee applies outside age windows, but now all MBUs for children aged 5-17 are free.
Updated biometrics ensure easier access to education, scholarships, DBT schemes, and other services, promoting seamless usage and convenience for families.

Coal India’s First All-Women Central Store Unit Inaugurated

Coal India has inaugurated its first all-women operated Central Store Unit at SECL’s Central Workshop in Korba, under the Special Campaign 5.0.
Managed by eight women officers, led by Ms. Sapna Ikka (IIT-ISM Dhanbad alumna), the unit handles inventory and spare parts using a SAP-based digital system.
This follows SECL’s earlier success of a women-operated dispensary in Bilaspur, promoting women-led development and inclusive growth.

BRO Builds World’s Highest Road at 19,400 ft

In a historic feat, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has built the world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass in Ladakh, reaching an altitude of 19,400 feet, breaking its own previous Guinness World Record set at Umling La (19,024 ft).
Constructed under Project Himank, the road is part of the Likaru–Mig La–Fukche alignment, holding major strategic importance and set to boost tourism in the Indus Valley region, showcasing BRO’s engineering excellence in extreme terrains.

State News

Rajasthan’s First Namo Biodiversity Park Inaugurated in Alwar

Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav inaugurated Rajasthan’s first ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’, also called NAMO VAN, in Alwar on 5 October 2025.
Developed at Pratap Bandh, the park serves as a green lung, promoting cleaner air, local biodiversity, and environmental awareness.
It encourages sustainable lifestyles and reflects India’s commitment to climate action and conservation efforts, while boosting green infrastructure in Rajasthan.

International News

Bitcoin Hits All-Time High Above $125,000 Amid Market Optimism

Bitcoin surged to an all-time high above $125,000, rising nearly 2.7% to $125,245.57, driven by strong institutional demand and friendly U.S. regulations under President Trump’s administration.
This marks Bitcoin’s eighth consecutive session of gains, supported by inflows into bitcoin ETFs and positive momentum in U.S. equities, while the U.S. dollar weakened amid government shutdown concerns.

Economy News

Navratri 2025 Sales Hit Decade-High as GST Reforms Boost Festive Spending

Navratri sales in 2025 hit a decade-high driven by recent GST reforms boosting festive spending across sectors like automobiles and consumer electronics.
Maruti Suzuki delivered 165,000 vehicles in the first eight days, including a record 30,000 on Day 1, marking its best single-day sales in 35 years with 100% growth in sales.
Other automakers like Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai, and Tata Motors also reported strong growth. Consumer electronics brands such as Haier and LG Electronics recorded double-digit sales growth.
The GST rationalisation made products more affordable and accessible, fueling increased demand and reflecting improved consumer sentiment and purchasing power.

Awards News

Nobel Prize 2025 in Medicine Awarded to Brunkow, Ramsdell & Sakaguchi

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow (USA), Fred Ramsdell (USA), and Shimon Sakaguchi (Japan) for their pioneering work on peripheral immune tolerance.
Their discoveries of regulatory T cells (Tregs) and the Foxp3 gene have revolutionized immunology, explaining how the immune system avoids attacking the body’s own tissues.
These breakthroughs are now guiding autoimmune disease treatments, cancer therapies, and strategies to prevent transplant rejection, marking a major leap in next-generation medical therapies.

Defense News

ICGS Akshar Commissioned: Boost to Coast Guard Fleet

The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar, an Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), was commissioned on October 4, 2025 at Karaikal, Puducherry.
Built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60% indigenous content, it exemplifies Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the Make in India initiative
. The 51-metre, 320-ton vessel is powered by two 3,000 KW diesel engines, achieving speeds up to 27 knots and a range of 1,500 nautical miles

Exercise Konkan 2025 Begins Off India’s West Coast

Exercise KONKAN-2025, a bilateral naval drill between the Indian Navy and Royal Navy, commenced on 5 October 2025 off India’s western coast.
Conducted in two phases (harbour and sea) till 12 October, it includes professional exchanges, operational drills like anti-submarine, anti-air, and anti-surface warfare, and carrier-led operations.
Key assets include INS Vikrant and HMS Prince of Wales with participation from UK CSG 25, Norway, and Japan.
The exercise reinforces the India-UK Vision 2035, aiming to boost strategic ties, interoperability, and regional maritime stability.

Indian Coast Guard Conducts 10th NATPOLREX Off Chennai Coast

The Indian Coast Guard will conduct the 10th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) off Chennai, focusing on enhancing marine oil spill preparedness and inter-agency cooperation.
The two-day exercise, held alongside the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan, will involve central ministries, state governments, ports, oil agencies, and over 40 foreign observers from 32 countries, showcasing advanced pollution response assets and a multi-tiered coordinated strategy for maritime environmental protection.

Schemes News

PM SETU Scheme Launched to Modernize 1,000 ITIs Nationwide

PM SETU Scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 4 October 2025, aims to upgrade 1,000 ITI institutes across India, including Bihar, with a massive ₹60,000 crore investment.
The scheme focuses on industry-aligned curriculum, modern labs, and holistic development of ITIs to improve training quality, employability, and learning outcomes.
Around 2 million youth are expected to benefit over the next five years. The initiative also includes 5 National Centers of Excellence in Ludhiana, Kanpur, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, and Chennai for advanced trainer training, reinforcing India’s goal of becoming a skilled and developed nation.

Summits & Conferences News

Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: India’s School Innovation Drive

The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, launched by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with AIM, AICTE, and NITI Aayog, is a nationwide innovation initiative engaging over 1 crore students from Classes 6–12 to promote creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Aligned with Viksit Bharat @2047, it focuses on four core themes: Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi, Vocal for Local, and Samriddhi.
The hybrid-format competition includes project submissions, mentoring, and a live innovation event on 13 October 2025, aiming to foster grassroots innovation, especially in aspirational districts and remote areas.

68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference: India’s Participation

An Indian Parliamentary delegation, led by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, will attend the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Barbados from 5-12 October 2025.
The delegation includes senior leaders like Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha Shri Harivansh, MPs, and secretaries from 24 State/UT Legislatures.
Shri Birla will address the General Assembly on “The Commonwealth: A Global Partner” and chair a workshop on “Leveraging Technology: Enhancing Democracy through Digital Transformations and Tackling the Digital Divide.

Sports News

Nishad, Simran Win Gold at Para Athletics Worlds 2025

At the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi, Simran Sharma and Nishad Kumar won gold medals, showcasing immense resilience and personal triumph.
Nishad set a new Asian record in the men’s high jump T47 (2.14m) on his birthday, while Simran, who is visually impaired, clocked a personal best of 11.95s to win the women’s 100m T12 event.
Their victories contributed to India’s medal tally of 15, underlining the country’s growing strength in para athletics and the inspiring spirit of its athletes.

BWF World Junior Championships 2025 Begin in Guwahati

The BWF World Junior Championships return to India after 17 years, hosted in Guwahati from October 6 to 19. The event features a mixed team competition for the Suhandinata Cup with 36 teams, followed by individual events for the Eye-Level Cup.
India is in Group H with UAE, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, starting its campaign against Nepal.
A new best-of-three relay-scoring format (sets to 45 points) will be used.
Top juniors from China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and France are participating.
India, with 11 past individual medals and its best performance in 2008 Pune, becomes the fourth Asian country to host the tournament twice.

India’s Best-Ever Medal Haul at World Para Athletics Championships 2025

India achieved its best-ever performance at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi, winning a total of 18 medals (6 gold, 7 silver, 5 bronze).
On the penultimate day, Ekta Bhyan (Women’s Club Throw F51) and Soman Rana (Men’s Shot Put F57) secured silver, while Praveen Kumar earned bronze in Men’s High Jump T64.
India surpassed its previous medal tally of 17 from the last edition in Kobe, Japan. The event features over 2,000 athletes from 104 nations, with India fielding a 73-member team.

Science & Technology News

Vyommitra: India’s Humanoid Robot for Gaganyaan Mission

Vyommitra, developed by ISRO, is India’s first semi-humanoid robot designed for the Gaganyaan mission, aimed at supporting uncrewed test flights before India’s first human spaceflight in 2027.
Meaning “friend in space” (from Sanskrit Vyoma = space, Mitra = friend), Vyommitra can talk, recognize voices, operate control panels, monitor spacecraft systems, and respond intelligently in both English and Hindi.
Equipped with AI, sensors, and gesture recognition, she will simulate human presence in space, helping test critical systems for safety and reliability.
This represents a major leap in Indian human-rated space technology.

Important Days News

World Habitat Day 2025: Urban Crisis Response Focus

World Habitat Day 2025, observed on 6 October (the first Monday of October), celebrates the right to adequate shelter and promotes sustainable urban living.
The theme “Urban Crisis Response” focuses on addressing urban crises such as climate change, conflicts, and inequality, while emphasizing resilience, inclusive cities, and crisis management.
Established by the United Nations in 1985, the day underscores the challenges of rapid urbanization and the need for safe, affordable, and sustainable housing.
Celebrations include global panels, workshops, and the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Awards, aiming to support SDG 11 and the New Urban Agenda for improving quality of life in urban settlements worldwide.

World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025: Theme, History & Significance

World Cerebral Palsy Day, observed on 6 October, raises global awareness about cerebral palsy (CP), a lifelong movement and posture disorder affecting approximately 1.8 crore people worldwide.
Established in 2012 by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, the day promotes the rights, inclusion, and support of individuals with CP through education, outreach, and advocacy.
The 2025 theme, “Unique and United,” emphasizes recognizing individuality while fostering global unity for better access and opportunities.
Prevention focuses on healthy pregnancy practices, including avoiding infections and managing health risks. CP remains one of the least understood disabilities, making awareness vital for improving lives globally.