Daily Current Affairs Bulletin October 25, 2025

Adani Power’s Godda Plant Connected to National Grid
The Government of India has approved linking Adani Power’s 1,600 MW Godda Ultra Super Critical Thermal Plant in Jharkhand to the national electricity grid, enabling domestic power supply alongside exports to Bangladesh.

India Re-elected as COP10 Bureau Vice-Chair
India has been re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau under the International Convention against Doping in Sport during the 10th session at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris.

India Launches Online National Drug Licensing System (ONDLS)
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has launched ONDLS to improve transparency and monitoring following global concerns over toxic cough syrups.

Maharashtra Beaches Earn Blue Flag Certification
Five beaches from Maharashtra have received the international Blue Flag certification, recognizing their commitment to sustainable tourism and clean coastal ecosystems.

Kerala to Build State’s First Underwater Tunnel
Kerala will construct its first underwater tunnel connecting Vypin and Fort Kochi as part of its coastal highway development initiative.

Sunil Amrith Wins 2025 British Academy Book Prize
Indian-origin historian Sunil Amrith has won the British Academy Book Prize 2025 for “The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years.”

Ayodhya’s Deepotsav 2025 Breaks Records
Ayodhya celebrated Deepotsav 2025 by lighting over 26 lakh diyas, setting two Guinness World Records and reinforcing its global cultural significance.

DPIIT Signs MoUs with Kotak Mahindra Bank and Primus Partners
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed separate MoUs with Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd and Primus Partners Pvt Ltd to enhance industry collaboration and business facilitation.

RBI Launches Global Hackathon ‘HaRBInger 2025’
The Reserve Bank of India has launched HaRBInger 2025 – Innovation for Transformation to encourage secure and user-centric fintech innovations.

RBI Proposes Unique Transaction Identifier for Derivatives
RBI has proposed introducing a Unique Transaction Identifier (UTI) for all OTC transactions in rupee interest rate and forex derivatives from April 1, 2026.

SEBI Bars FOCL for Two Years
SEBI has barred First Overseas Capital Limited (FOCL) from the securities market for two years for violating regulatory norms.

SEBI Proposes Easier Re-KYC for NRIs
SEBI has proposed easing geo-tagging requirements for NRIs during re-KYC and digital onboarding through video-based verification.

PFRDA Issues Consultation Paper on Valuation Guidelines
PFRDA has released a consultation paper to align valuation guidelines for long-only funds investing in government securities.

IFSCA to Roll Out Video KYC for NRIs by November 2025
The International Financial Services Centres Authority will introduce video-based KYC for onboarding NRI customers.

Exchange Earners’ Foreign Currency (EEFC) Accounts Explained
EEFC accounts allow exporters and other foreign exchange earners to retain 100% of their earnings in foreign currency, reducing conversion costs.

Tuvalu Joins IUCN as 90th Member State