📌 One-Liners
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- Read the bold title then the short sub-line for context.
- Watch for acronyms—today’s quiz/notes expand them.
🧠 Mini-Quiz
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- Note why an option is correct—this locks facts into memory.
📒 Short Notes
- Read the 3 compact explainers—each builds on a different topic.
- Use them for a quick recap or add to your personal notes.
- Great for mains/PI: definitions, timelines, and “why it matters”.
💼 Business News
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PayPal–OpenAI Payments IntegrationPayPal (and Venmo) become ChatGPT’s first integrated wallet, enabling in-chat purchases via Instant Checkout under the Agentic Commerce Protocol, with buyer protection, dispute tools, and a “Pay Another Way” option; “Agent Ready” to extend PayPal merchant buying to other AI platforms in 2026.
🇮🇳 National News
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National FPO Conclave 2025 InauguratedShri Shivraj Singh Chouhan opened the Conclave in New Delhi; 500+ stakeholders from 24 states/140 districts joined; govt to bring a Seed Act, crack down on counterfeit agri-inputs; 267 FPOs showcased produce; awards given for organizational, business, and digital excellence.
🌍 International News
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India–Nepal Power Transmission DealsPOWERGRID and NEA to build two 400 kV cross-border lines—Inaruwa–New Purnea and Lamki/Dododhara–Bareilly—via JVs in both countries, deepening bilateral energy cooperation.
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UN Cybercrime Convention (Hanoi) Opens for SignatureGlobal cybercrime treaty opened in Hanoi (Oct 2025) with 60+ signatories; adopted by UNGA (A/RES/79/243) to create the first universal framework for investigating/prosecuting online offences; open for signature till 31 Dec 2026.
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xAI launches ‘Grokipedia’xAI’s open-source encyclopedia (v0.1) launched with 800k+ articles; AI-driven creation/verification linked to the Grok chatbot; users submit reports for corrections to reduce bias.
🏆 Awards
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Padma Shri Sanjeev Kapoor named 2025 Top Agri-Food PioneerWorld Food Prize Foundation recognized Kapoor for nutrition advocacy, 2.5M+ meals to schoolchildren, and promoting bio-fortified crops; highlights include ‘Nutri Pathshala’ and sector-wide impact.
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Donald Trump awarded South Korea’s Grand Order of MugunghwaSouth Korea conferred its highest civilian honour on the former U.S. President, citing his peacemaker role and engagements with North Korea; ceremony aligned with Asia-Pacific diplomatic engagements.
👤 Appointments
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Dr. Patrick Herminie sworn in as Seychelles’ 6th PresidentUnited Seychelles (US) leader won with 52.7% votes; sworn in at Unity Stadium, Victoria; succeeds Wavel Ramkalawan; career spans senior public health roles and party leadership.
🛡️ Defence
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79th Infantry Day (Shaurya Diwas) observedWreath Laying at National War Memorial led by Gen. Upendra Dwivedi; veterans of Ops PAWAN, MEGHDOOT, CACTUS LILY participated; nationwide commemorations included seminars, runs, and felicitation of Veer Naris.
📰 Others
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DoT’s NCA signs MoU with IIM CalcuttaNCA (DoT) and IIM Calcutta inked an MoU for capacity building, research, consulting, and policy in ICT, mobile communications, and cyberspace, enabling joint programs/workshops and policy advisory.
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CPA India Region Zone-III Conference in NagalandNagaland Legislative Assembly to host Nov 9–13, 2025 under the theme “Policy, Progress & People”; forum for 8 NE states with Om Birla as Chief Patron and Neiphiu Rio as Vice Patron.
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‘Super-Earth’ GJ 251c discoveredAstronomers detected rocky exoplanet GJ 251c (~4× Earth mass) via radial-velocity with support from HPF at HET (Penn State); a promising target for formation studies and habitability research.
🗓️ Important Days (Oct 31)
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World Savings Day 2025Observed Oct 30 (India) / Oct 31 (global); originated at the 1924 International Savings Bank Congress; promotes financial literacy, discipline, and long-term security.
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National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas)Observed Oct 31 to honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel; nationwide events and military shows; instituted in 2014; notes include Statue of Unity inauguration (2018) and claims of global recognition.
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Halloween DayObserved Oct 31; rooted in Samhain (Celtic) traditions; a largely non-religious observance with customs symbolizing the turn to winter and cultural beliefs about spirits and renewal.
🧠 Mini-Quiz: Add to Your Knowledge (3 MCQs)
📒 Short Notes: Why Stop at One-Liners?
FPO — Farmer Producer Organization Conclave 2025 Agriculture FPO
What: The National FPO Conclave was inaugurated in New Delhi with 500+ stakeholders from 24 states and 140 districts; 267 FPOs showcased produce and best practices.
How: Policy steps include a planned Seed Act and crackdown on counterfeit agri-inputs; capacity-building, market linkages, and awards for organizational, business, and digital excellence reinforce scale.
Why: FPOs aggregate smallholders for better bargaining power, credit access, post-harvest management, and price realization, making farm incomes more resilient.
POWERGRID & NEA — 400 kV Cross-Border Lines via Joint Ventures Energy Grids
What: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID/PGCIL) and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) will build two 400 kV links—Inaruwa–New Purnea and Lamki/Dododhara–Bareilly—through joint ventures in both countries.
How: The JVs handle financing, construction, and operations, synchronizing infrastructure and expanding transfer capacity for reliable, high-voltage exchange across the Indo-Nepal grid interface.
Why: Stronger interconnection deepens bilateral energy trade, supports Nepal’s hydropower exports, and improves grid stability and peak balancing in northern India.
CPA — Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (India Region Zone-III) Conference Governance
What: The Nagaland Legislative Assembly will host the conference on 9–13 Nov 2025 under the theme “Policy, Progress & People,” with Om Birla as Chief Patron and Neiphiu Rio as Vice Patron.
How: Delegations from eight Northeastern states convene for sessions on legislative practice, federal coordination, and citizen-centric policy; exchanges strengthen committee work and outreach.
Why: CPA forums build institutional capacity, promote best practices, and improve inter-state collaboration—key for inclusive development and responsive law-making in the North-East.