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TEPA-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement

October 05, 2025

1. Simple Agreement & Implementation.

  • The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) of India with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will be in effect on October 1, 2025.
  • Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein are EFTA members.
  • It is the first FTA that India has had with a European bloc.

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Elon Musk becomes a 500 billion dollar man

October 05, 2025

1. Record-Breaking Wealth

  • Elon Musk is the first billionaire to reach a net worth of $500.1 billion (Forbes, Oct 2025).
  • He is the now the richest person in the world, ahead of the second-richest, Larry Ellison, by approximately 150 billion.
  • He had already reached the 400 billion threshold in December 2024.

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Crime in Manipur 2023 Report by NCRB

October 05, 2025

1. Overall Status

  • The 2023 report released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) indicated that Manipur had the most incidents of violent crimes and riots in the Northeast.
  • This influx can be directly attributed to the ethnic tensions that started in May 2023 between the Kuki and Meitei communities.

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Pandit Chhannulal Mishra 1936-2025

October 05, 2025

1. Passing

  • Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, legendary Hindu classical vocalist, died on October 2, 2025, in Mirzapur, at the age of 89.
  • He died during the festival of Dussehra.

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World Animal Day

October 05, 2025

1. Basic Facts

  • Date: observed on the 4th of October each year.
  • Purpose: To increase world consciousness of raising animal welfare standards and ensuring they are not abused.

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