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National News
Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary: India’s Only Haven Dedicated to the Elusive Indian Grey Wolf
- Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary in Jharkhand’s Latehar district is India’s only wildlife sanctuary dedicated to the Indian grey wolf, a smaller and more elusive species adapted to dry grasslands and open forests.
- The sanctuary offers a raw, untouched wildlife experience, best visited between October and June, with peak wolf activity during the breeding season (November–February); nearby attractions include Netarhat hill station, Lodh Falls, and Betla National Park.
- Local tribal communities play a crucial role in conservation through traditional practices like avoiding forest entry during denning season and revering Sal trees, creating natural safe zones that help wolves thrive.
About Jharkhand
- Capital – Ranchi
- Chief Minister – Hemant Soren
- Governor – Santosh Kumar Gangwar
TEC and IIT Hyderabad Join Hands to Advance Research in 6G, AI, and Next-Gen Telecom Technologies
- The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), signed an MoU with IIT Hyderabad to strengthen collaboration in advanced telecom technologies.
- The partnership will focus on joint studies, research, and technical contributions in areas like 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs).
- The MoU aims to develop India-specific standards, create test frameworks, and enhance India’s participation in global standardization activities, especially ITU-T Study Groups.
Recent MoU
- DPIIT signs MoUs with Primus Partners and Kotak Mahindra Bank to strengthen India’s startup and innovation ecosystem
- Coal India & IIT Madras Join Hands to Establish Centre for Sustainable Energy
- Ministry of Social Justice Signs MoUs with Three Universities to Establish New Dr Ambedkar Chairs
- Indian Railways to Collaborate with MapmyIndia’s Mappls App to Boost Swadeshi Digital Infrastructure
- Goodluck India Signs Tripartite MoU for DRDO’s AMCA Programme
BRO’s Project Arunank Marks 18th Raising Day, Strengthening Border Connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh
- Project Arunank, a key initiative of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), celebrated its 18th Raising Day at Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh on October 24, 2025, marking 17 years of service in tough Himalayan terrains.
- Since its inception in 2008, the project has constructed and maintained over 696 km of roads and 1.18 km of major bridges, strengthening connectivity to remote valleys and aiding Armed Forces operations in border areas.
- A major achievement of Project Arunank includes the 278 km Hapoli–Sarli–Huri Road, blacktopped for the first time since Independence, significantly improving access to the Kurung Kumey district in Arunachal Pradesh.
Ministry of Women and Child Development Launches New Helpline Number 1515 for POSHAN and PMMVY from November 1, 2025
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development has announced a new toll-free helpline number 1515 for POSHAN and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), effective from 1st November 2025, replacing the existing number 14408.
- The change aims to make the helpline easier to remember and improve accessibility for beneficiaries seeking assistance under both nutrition and maternity benefit schemes.
- During the transition phase, callers facing connectivity issues with the new number 1515 can continue to use the old number 14408 until full integration is completed.
NBA Releases ₹55 Lakh to Tamil Nadu Farmers for Red Sanders Cultivation
- The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹55 lakh to 18 farmers and cultivators of Red Sanders in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework—marking India’s first-ever farmer benefit-sharing initiative for biodiversity conservation.
- This step follows the NBA’s earlier ₹48 crore ABS release to forest departments of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, and aligns with the 2015 Expert Committee recommendations and the 2019 DGFT policy relaxation that allowed export of cultivated Red Sanders.
- The initiative promotes farm-based conservation and sustainable trade of Red Sanders, an endemic and valuable species of the Eastern Ghats, ensuring community participation, fair compensation, and reduced pressure on wild populations through legally cultivated sources.
Amit Shah Launches Deep-Sea Fishing Project; 200 Trawlers to Boost Coastal Fishermen
- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated ‘Deep Sea Fishing Vessels’ under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) at Mazgaon Dock, Mumbai, in the presence of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, DCMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and MoS Murlidhar Mohol.
- As part of this project, 200 trawlers will be provided to fishermen in three coastal states, with the first 14 trawlers launched under the cooperative-based fishing model to ensure that profits directly reach fishermen’s households instead of salaried intermediaries.
- Each deep-sea trawler can stay in the sea for up to 25 days and carry up to 20 tons of fish, with additional support ships planned for coordination and fish transport from the sea to the shore.
Indian Army Celebrates 79th Infantry Day Honouring the Courage and Sacrifice of Its Brave Soldiers Across the Nation
- Infantry Day 2025 was celebrated by the Indian Army with solemn tributes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi, marking 79 years of the Infantry’s unparalleled courage, sacrifice, and service to the nation.
- Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi led the wreath-laying ceremony at the Amar Chakra to honour the brave Infantry soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
- Infantry Day, observed annually on October 27, commemorates the historic 1947 landing of Indian Infantry troops at Srinagar Airport, a decisive move that defended Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan-backed tribal invaders. The day highlights the Infantry’s steadfast commitment to India’s sovereignty and unity, celebrated nationwide with seminars, marathons, felicitation ceremonies, and the release of the “Infantry Magazine.”
International News
Taal Volcano in the Philippines Spews Ash in Minor Eruptions; Alert Level Remains Low
- Taal Volcano in the Philippines experienced four minor eruptions, producing steam-driven (phreatic) and steam-and-magma (phreatomagmatic) blasts with ash plumes rising up to 2,100 meters, as reported by PHIVOLCS.
- Located in Batangas province, about 60 km south of Manila, Taal Volcano sits within a large caldera and is known for its complex, unpredictable, and explosive eruptions, the last major one occurring in 2020.
Banking & Financial News
RBI Withdraws 2016 Circular on Lending Cap to Large Corporates, Retains Large Exposure Framework
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn its 2016 circular that capped total banking system lending to a single large corporate borrower, aiming to reduce concentration risk.
- The large exposure framework (LEF) will remain in place, limiting a bank’s exposure to 20% for a single borrower and 25% for a corporate group of its Tier 1 capital.
- The withdrawn circular had earlier reduced the lending threshold from ₹25,000 crore (FY18) → ₹15,000 crore (FY19) → ₹10,000 crore (FY20).
- RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that the move follows a 10% decline in corporate share of total banking exposure, indicating lower systemic risk and does not signify any relaxation of financial stability norms.
Appointments
Dame Sarah Mullally Appointed as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury
- Dame Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London, has been appointed as the first-ever female Archbishop of Canterbury, succeeding Justin Welby, who resigned following a safeguarding scandal.
- Aged 63, Mullally previously served as Chief Nursing Officer for England, and will officially assume the post in January at Canterbury Cathedral, followed by a formal enthronement ceremony attended by members of the royal family.
- Her appointment marks a historic moment for the Church of England, being the first selection since women were allowed to become bishops in 2014.
Awards
Indian-Origin Historian Sunil Amrith Wins 2025 British Academy Book Prize for ‘The Burning Earth’
- Indian-origin historian Sunil Amrith won the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for his book “The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years”, earning a £25,000 award for his outstanding non-fiction work.
- Currently a Professor of History at Yale University (U.S.), Amrith was born in Kenya, raised in Singapore, and educated at the University of Cambridge.
- The British Academy Book Prize, established in 2013, honours the world’s best non-fiction works in humanities and social sciences, with shortlisted authors also receiving £1,000 each.
Recent Awards
- World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025 by Global Finance – State Bank of India (SBI)
- Best Bank in India 2025 by Global Finance – State Bank of India (SBI)
- HR Excellence Award at Fortune Leadership Awards 2025 – Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (for Outstanding People-Centric Reforms and Innovation)
- IUCN’s Kenton R. Miller Award – Director of Kaziranga National Park Sonali Ghosh (for Innovation in National Parks)
- Mrs Universe 2025 – Sherry Singh; 1st Runner-up – Saint Petersburg
Obituary
Veteran Actor Satish Shah Passes Away at 74
- Veteran actor Satish Shah, best known for his iconic role as Indravadan Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, passed away at the age of 74 in Mumbai due to kidney failure.
- His illustrious career spanned across films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Main Hoon Na (2004), and Om Shanti Om (2007), along with popular TV shows like Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and Ghar Jamai.
- Besides acting, he co-judged “Comedy Circus” in 2008 and was appointed to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) society in 2015.
Thailand’s Former Queen Sirikit Passes Away at 93
- Thailand’s former Queen Sirikit, mother of King Vajiralongkorn, passed away at the age of 93, marking the end of an era for the Thai monarchy.
- Married to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand’s longest-reigning monarch, she was admired globally as a style icon and served as a symbol of grace and devotion to the Thai people.
- Her birthday, 12 August, has been celebrated as Mother’s Day in Thailand since 1976, reflecting her revered status as a maternal figure of the nation.
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