Education
IIT Campus in Nigeria β NEP 2020
India proposing West Africa’s first IIT campus in Nigeria (FGA, Suleja). Part of NEP 2020’s internationalisation of higher education. Follows model of IIT Madras-Zanzibar. Other planned campuses: Abu Dhabi and more.
Health & Diplomacy
3rd International Ayurveda Conference β Sao Paulo
Held in Sao Paulo, Brazil to strengthen India-Brazil cooperation in traditional medicine and holistic health. Celebrated 40 years of Ayurveda in Brazil. Theme: diversity and inclusion in Ayurveda.
Health
World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day
First observance highlighted by WHO. 3.5 lakh+ annual deaths; 90% in low/middle-income countries. Largely preventable via HPV vaccination and screening. India innovation: AIIMS’ βΉ100 rapid test kit.
Fintech
LxmePay β Women-Exclusive UPI Platform
India’s first women-exclusive UPI app. Rewards all transactions (including receiving) with digital gold instead of cashback. Aims to encourage conscious financial behaviour and long-term wealth building for women.
Economy
Record Gold Imports β Trade Deficit High
October 2025: Gold imports tripled to USD 14.72 billion (festival/wedding demand). Result: Trade deficit hit all-time high of USD 41.68 billion. Silver imports also surged significantly.
Awards
Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025
Honours 7 “nation-builders” across diverse sectors: journalism, rural development, social service, art & culture, science & technology, women empowerment, youth leadership. Reflects Sri Ramoji Rao’s legacy.
Agriculture
National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025
By Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying. Honours top dairy farmers, cooperatives, and AI technicians (AITs). Focus: indigenous breeds, dairy innovation, efficient breeding practices.
Appointments
Keerthy Suresh β UNICEF India Celebrity Advocate
Actress Keerthy Suresh appointed UNICEF India’s Celebrity Advocate. Focus areas: child rights, mental health, and emotional well-being. Recognised for strong public connect and social commitment.
Defence
Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-25 (India-UK)
8th edition of bilateral India-UK joint military exercise. Location: Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. Focus: counter-terrorism in semi-urban scenarios, UN-mandated framework, interoperability.
Governance
DPDP Rules 2025 β Data Protection Framework
Operationalises DPDP Act 2023. Key features: fully digital Data Protection Board, mandatory consent notices, breach protocols, citizen digital rights. Penalties up to βΉ250 crore for serious violations.