Stay updated with the Current Affairs 15 October 2025, covering National, International, Economy, Science & Technology, Environment, Defence, Art & Culture, and Governance updates. This comprehensive summary provides accurate, exam-focused insights for aspirants of UPSC, SSC, Banking, and State PSC exams, helping you understand key developments shaping India and the world.
ONE LINER CURRENT AFFAIRS
National
- Delhi CM Rekha Gupta promised that froth will not appear on the Yamuna during Chhath Puja due to improved sewage treatment and drone mapping of drains.
- Protests erupted at South Asian University over the alleged sexual assault of a student on campus, with demands for inclusion of student representatives in the complaints committee.
- Contractual employees of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi continued their strike demanding job regularization and equal pay, prompting the mayor to form a committee.
- Maharashtra Police secured the surrender of 61 Maoists, including CPI central committee member Mallojula Venugopal Rao, marking a blow to the extremist movement in the state.
- ASI Sandeep Kumar committed suicide after accusing late IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar and others of corruption and caste-based discrimination in the Haryana police.
- Amnesty report criticised the Indian government over the crackdown on dissent and for suppressing freedom of expression.
- National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to Rajasthan for deaths in a hospital fire at Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur.
- Enforcement Directorate returned attached properties worth ₹175 crore to 213 homebuyers in the Syndicate Bank fraud case in Udaipur.
- Telangana moved the Supreme Court against the High Court stay on increasing OBC reservation in local body seats to 42%, alleging no constitutional limit on reservation ceiling.
- Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted a condolence resolution for the victims of the stampede at a political rally and prominent leaders.
International Relations
- India is collaborating with Brazil and South Africa to boost trilateral trade and investment.
- India urged at the UN for universal access to COVID-19 antivirals as part of the global health equity agenda.
- Bilateral defence and cybersecurity talks resumed between India and Japan.
- ASEAN and India launched a climate resilience cooperation platform.
- US President Donald Trump praised Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir at an international summit, drawing criticism from the Indian opposition.
- India strengthened its defence relationship with Vietnam, focusing on cyber and space security cooperation.
- Saudi Arabia relaxed visa rules for Indian tourists to enhance bilateral travel.
- India fast-tracked scholarships for Afghan refugees under new humanitarian aid packages.
- Google announced plans to build a major AI data center in Andhra Pradesh.
- The US and India discussed Quad infrastructure connectivity initiatives for Southeast Asia.
Environment
- Delhi-NCR implemented Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan due to a dip in air quality after three months, including mechanised sweeping and dust mitigation.
- Mangrove restoration projects launched jointly by India and Bangladesh in the Sundarbans.
- Indian wolf classified as a potential distinct species and listed as vulnerable by IUCN, with around 3,000 individuals remaining.
- Odisha turtle hatching success highlighted as conservation milestone.
- Biofuel incentives increased sugarcane cultivation in Maharashtra.
- Delhi promotes rainwater harvesting and urban solar rooftop incentives.
- Yamuna river clean-up continues in Delhi with bio-remediation units operational.
- Kerala pilot started “Green Schools” certification for eco-friendly education.
- National Blue Economy strategy released, focusing on sustainable deep-sea fisheries expansion.
- Climate change impact on Himalayan glaciers monitored with outreach programs.
Science & Technology
- ISRO launched Mission Drishti, the world’s first multi-sensor Earth observation satellite combining Synthetic Aperture Radar and optical imaging.
- India’s Digital Health Mission integrated biometric authentication in patient health records.
- AI-driven deep-sea fisheries strategy promotes GPS-enabled vessels with cold storage and cooperative ownership models.
- Bengaluru hosted the first Indian summit on quantum computing and start-ups.
- Google signed an MoU with Andhra Pradesh to set up a world-class AI data center in Visakhapatnam.
- IIT Madras developed hydrogen fuel cell buses for public transport.
- Research on drought-resistant rice to tackle climate impacts on agriculture.
- Advanced drone platforms tested for agriculture and logistics by Indian start-ups.
- Logistics Excellence Advancement and Performance Shield (LEAPS 2025) launched to develop India’s logistics sector.
- WEF report warns of vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure cybersecurity, especially operational technology systems.
Governance
- Supreme Court directed states to appoint nodal officers for tracing missing children and publishing their contact details for the Mission Vatsalya portal.
- Draft National Social Protection Policy focuses on urban migrants and gig workers.
- The Election Commission mandated political parties to pre-certify advertisements and disclose authentic social media accounts for the Bihar assembly elections.
- Maharashtra opposition flagged irregularities in voter lists ahead of local elections.
- Delhi government launched a scheme waiving late payment surcharges on water bills[to Jan 2026].
- Telangana moved the Supreme Court against a stay on the enhanced OBC quota in local bodies elections.
- National Human Rights Commission seeking detailed report on recent hospital fire deaths in Rajasthan.
- Enforcement Directorate proceedings questioned by the Supreme Court regarding rights and federalism concerns.
- Government rolling out digital public pension disbursal and employment services.
- Police reforms include deploying body cameras in metropolitan squads.
Economy
- India reported 7% GDP growth in Q2 of fiscal year 2025-26, supported by services and technology sectors.
- Real estate fraud case involving ₹1,267 crore scam saw ED return attached properties worth ₹175 crore to homebuyers.
- India’s blue economy strategy to boost deep-sea fisheries and exports beyond ₹60,523 crore by FY 2023-24.
- GST rates reduced for solar pumps and recycling technologies to boost rural clean energy adoption.
- MSMEs accessed new digital banking services nationwide.
- India’s textile sector employment grew 15% after the PLI scheme implementation.
- Stock markets soared with foreign institutional investors increasing investments.
- New microcredit schemes launched to support rural women entrepreneurs.
- Fixed airfare scheme “Fare Se Fursat” introduced by Alliance Air to offer predictable and affordable air travel.
- Logistics Excellence Advancement and Performance Shield (LEAPS 2025) launched to benchmark the logistics sector.
Social
- Massive protests at South Asian University, Delhi, after the sexual assault of a student, demand faster action on complaints.
- Red chilli powder distributed by BJP women workers in West Bengal as a symbol for self-defense amid worsening law & order.
- Public health campaigns marked triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B in the Maldives.
- Gender gap and adolescent tobacco use reduction are discussed in national health programs.
- Anganwadi centers began digital early childhood education modules in rural India.
- Rights activists demand expansion of LGBTQ workplace protections.
- Senior citizen groups lobbied for increased old-age pensions in the next budget.
- Decline in fertility rates linked to demographic mission and population stabilization goals.
- Social audits highlighted irregularities in COVID-19 relief fund disbursements.
- Workplace harassment faced by Central Secretariat Services staff prompted protests in Delhi.
Defence
- Two terrorists killed during an infiltration attempt near Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir.
- Seventh National Security Guard hub announced for Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
- Indian Army tested new lightweight body armor designed for Himalayan terrain.
- Anti-drone modular grid system “Saksham” inducted by the Indian Army for battlefield airspace security.
- Indo-Russian joint development of battlefield medical stations revealed.
- India conducts joint naval exercises with France, focusing on anti-submarine warfare.
- Defence cooperation with Vietnam expanded to include cyber and space security training.
- Indigenous stealth UAV procurement cleared for frontline operations.
- New naval logistics hubs announced at Visakhapatnam and Cochin.
- Police upgraded riot control equipment in metros for enhanced urban security.
Art & Culture
- Rajasthan’s Shekhawati frescoes recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- The National Museum launched an exhibit on India’s maritime history.
- Digital preservation grants allotted for ancient manuscripts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- Bollywood biopic on reformer Savitribai Phule released to critical acclaim.
- “Voices of Tradition” project launched to promote cultural performances in rural schools.
- Mumbai street art campaign “Street Art for Change” focused on climate and diversity themes.
- Rajasthan’s camel festival is promoted as a sustainable tourism attraction.
- India marked the first International Folk Dance Day with events nationwide.
- Ladakh communities collected and preserved oral histories.
- The Delhi literature festival featured diverse Indian regional authors.
Infrastructure
- Delhi’s water supply and sewage treatment upgrades advanced, with significant coverage improvements and anti-pollution measures.
- Mumbai Metro expanded with new lines connecting business districts.
- Andhra Pradesh to host Google’s largest AI data center outside the US in Visakhapatnam.
- New greenfield highways sanctioned to ease logistics in central India.
- Solar rooftop installation incentives accelerated adoption in cities.
- Construction and demolition waste recycling targets in Delhi remain underachieved, with new plans underway.
- Airports Authority of India upgraded air navigation systems at five international airports.
- Affordable housing projects launched in Punjab for low-income families.
- Chennai drainage network upgraded to prevent monsoon floods.
- Feasibility studies commenced for the Bangalore-Hyderabad-Pune high-speed rail corridor.
Geography
- Air quality dropped to the “poor” category in the Delhi-NCR region with the implementation of GRAP Stage 1.
- Sundarbans mangrove belt restoration continued with cross-border coordination.
- Himalayan glacier retreat monitored for climate impact on major river flows.
- Urban expansion in Greater Noida raised concerns over groundwater depletion.
- Assam river islands mapped for climate vulnerability and migration risk.
- Desertification trends intensified in Rajasthan studied in recent land surveys.
- Coastal erosion mitigation efforts are underway in Mumbai, including geo-fencing and artificial reefs.
- North-East India border areas identified as sensitive for migration and security.
- South India’s drought-prone districts prioritized for agricultural relief.
- Odisha mass turtle hatchlings indicated improved conservation success.
Places in the News
- Delhi: Protests at South Asian University, water supply and air pollution concerns, waiver of late payment surcharges on water bills.
- Maharashtra: Maoist leader surrenders, opposition protests over local elections, Enforcement Directorate returns properties in fraud case.
- Uttar Pradesh: Launch of 7th NSG hub in Ayodhya, police encounters data.
- Udaipur, Rajasthan: ED returns properties to fraud-hit homebuyers.
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh: Google’s upcoming AI data center announced.
- Sundarbans: Joint India-Bangladesh mangrove restoration highlighted.
- Kerala: Judicial developments in police murder cases.
- Jalpaiguri, West Bengal: Flood-related violence and attacks on BJP leaders.
- Hyderabad: Mother kills twin babies and commits suicide in a tragic case.
- Manipur: Historic homecoming of NSCN leader Muivah scheduled.
History
- The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025 was awarded for research on innovation-driven, sustained economic growth by Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt.
- The Indian wolf, classified as a distinct species, traces its evolutionary lineage from thousands of years.
- Sabarimala gold theft case investigations invoke political and legal scrutiny, tracing back to donations from 1998.
- Historic development of the blue economy and deep-sea fishing sector linked to India’s coastal economic growth strategies.
- Retrospective parliamentary debate on the Scheduled Castes and Tribes Act amendment relates to the long history of social justice movements in India.
- Ladakh oral histories and storytelling traditions are documented to preserve indigenous culture.
- History of electric railways and modernization milestones reflected in recent electrification progress.
- Digital preservation of ancient manuscripts highlights cultural heritage protection efforts.
- Legacy of 2015 murder cases of activists like Govind Pansare discussed in current judicial decisions.
- Evolution of caste and gender political dynamics reflected in the Bihar Assembly polls and candidate selections.