Daily GK 10th October 2025

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National News

NAKSHA Programme Modernises Urban Land Records

The NAKSHA Programme, launched under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), is designed to upgrade urban land management systems.
It leverages geospatial mapping, GNSS, and Web-GIS technologies to make land records transparent, precise, and easily accessible.
A National Training-cum-Workshop conducted by LBSNAA trained District Magistrates and Collectors for its nationwide implementation.
This initiative furthers the ‘One Nation, One Land Record’ vision by digitally mapping land parcels to clarify ownership details, helping in dispute resolution, urban planning, and property tax assessments.

e-NAM Expands to 247 Commodities

The Government of India has added nine new commodities to the e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) platform, bringing the total to 247 tradable commodities.
This expansion aims to give farmers and traders access to a transparent, competitive digital marketplace connecting markets across India.
Newly added commodities include Green Tea, Mustard Oil, Lavender Oil, Virgin Olive Oil, Broken Rice, among others.
The Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) has formulated tradable parameters for these items to ensure that prices accurately represent product quality, thereby boosting farmers’ bargaining strength and reducing dependency on intermediaries.

Odisha to Set Up “Gyana Yagnya Mandap” Digital Library in Puri

The Odisha government plans to establish a digital library, named Gyana Yagnya Mandap, at the site of the former Raghunandan Library in Puri.
This initiative seeks to preserve ancient records of the Jagannath Temple, including the Madala Panji, ritual documentation, and palm-leaf manuscripts.
Announced by Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, the project will also feature a research centre providing digital access to devotees and scholars.
Supported by SJTA chief Arabinda Padhee, the initiative aims to protect and digitize the temple’s cultural heritage.

PM Modi Inaugurates ₹19,650 Cr Navi Mumbai International Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport, developed at a cost of ₹19,650 crore, with commercial operations expected to start by December 2025.
Once operational, Mumbai will become one of the few global cities to host multiple international airports.
The lotus-shaped airport is intended to stimulate trade, tourism, exports, and benefit farmers and fishermen in the region.
Alongside, PM Modi launched Mumbai Metro Line 3 Phase 2B, the Mumbai One App, and the STEP training program, symbolizing India’s progress in aviation, connectivity, and technology under the UDAAN Yojana and the self-reliance initiative.

Nitin Gadkari Opens India’s First Electric Truck Battery Swapping Station

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India’s first electric truck battery swapping and charging station in Sonipat, Haryana.
The facility represents a significant move toward eco-friendly and efficient logistics systems.
Gadkari reiterated the government’s efforts to reduce pollution through the use of stubble in biofuel and bio-bitumen production for road construction, and by promoting ethanol derived from corn.
He emphasized India’s goal to cut logistics costs, accelerate the transition to pollution-free EV transport, and noted that battery prices have dropped by 50–60%.

Business News

RBI Introduces Retail Sandbox for Digital Currency

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a retail sandbox for the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), offering fintech companies the opportunity to create and test solutions for the ongoing e-rupee pilot.
The CBDC pilot, launched on December 1, 2022, has already gained around 7 million users across India.
The RBI is collaborating with multiple banks to implement this initiative.
By using blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, the digital tokenisation process enhances speed, security, and cost efficiency in transactions.

Blackstone Names Apurva Shah Head of India Credit Division

Global investment firm Blackstone has appointed Apurva Shah to lead its newly formed credit division in India, expanding its private credit business in the country.
Shah, who joins as Managing Director based in Mumbai, will head Blackstone Credit & Insurance’s (BXCI) private credit origination efforts.
This strategic move highlights Blackstone’s commitment to establishing a leading credit platform in the Asia-Pacific region.
With over 26 years of experience in leveraged finance, securitization, M&A advisory, and capital markets, Shah brings expertise from his tenure at Deutsche Bank, Citigroup, and DSP Merrill Lynch.

Awards News

László Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature

Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his visionary and apocalyptic style of prose.
The Nobel Committee praised his works for showcasing the enduring power and artistic vision of literature.
This accolade reaffirms his position as a prominent global literary figure.

Agreements News

NCB and RRU Partner to Tackle Drug and Cyber Crimes

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in research, training, technology, and capacity building in the field of narcotics control and cyber-enabled drug crimes.
Their collaboration will cover topics such as darknet-based narcotics trading, cryptocurrency tracing, and cyber threat intelligence.
Both organizations plan to establish a Centre of Excellence in Cybercrime Investigation and Drug Intelligence to drive innovation and develop advanced counter-crime methodologies.

Summits & Conferences News

India to Host 8th International Solar Alliance Assembly

India will host the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly from October 27–30, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The event will gather 124 member nations and more than 40 ministers to promote global collaboration in solar energy expansion.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized India’s remarkable progress, ranking as the third-largest solar energy producer and the second-largest renewable energy market

PM Modi Opens 9th India Mobile Congress 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
Recognized as Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology summit, the IMC brings together leaders in digital innovation.
PM Modi highlighted India’s transformation under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, noting that a country once struggling with 2G now boasts 5G coverage across nearly all districts.

Science & Technology News

IBM and Anthropic Join Forces for Secure Enterprise AI Development

IBM and Anthropic have entered into a strategic partnership to integrate Claude, Anthropic’s advanced large language model (LLM), into IBM’s enterprise software ecosystem.
The collaboration will debut within IBM’s AI-first Integrated Development Environment (IDE), aimed at improving productivity, security, and governance in enterprise software development.
Initial testing among IBM developers has demonstrated a 45% productivity increase.
The initiative focuses on intelligent code generation, application modernization, security-focused design, and end-to-end workflow orchestration.

Google Expands Opal AI App Builder to 15 Nations

Google has extended its AI-based app builder, Opal, to 15 new countries, including India, Japan, Brazil, South Korea, and Canada.
Initially released in the S. in July, Opal enables users to build mini web applications using simple natural language prompts—empowering both technical and non-technical creators.
It features a visual editor, workflow debugging tools, and high-speed performance for efficient app prototyping and sharing.
Part of Google Labs, the tool supports Google’s mission to democratize app creation through AI, aligning it with other no-code platforms like Canva and Replit.

Amit Shah Adopts Zoho Mail, Promotes Swadeshi Tech

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has transitioned to India’s indigenous email service Zoho Mail, reinforcing the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Swadeshi Tech
Shah’s distinctive email sign-off, “Thank you for your kind attention to this matter,” gained attention online for its formal tone.
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu lauded the move as a landmark moment for India’s tech ecosystem.
This change aligns with similar transitions by other government departments aiming to reduce dependence on foreign service providers such as Microsoft and Google, amid ongoing trade frictions with the United States.

Important Days

World Egg Day – October 10, 2025

World Egg Day is celebrated annually on the second Friday of October, which falls on October 10 in 2025.
The theme for 2025 is “The Mighty Egg: Packed with Natural Nutrition.”
Observances in 2025 will highlight the nutritional and economic importance of eggs.
The event was first established in 1996 at the International Egg Commission (IEC) Conference in Vienna to acknowledge the global significance of eggs.
Since then, the day has been commemorated each year to recognize the value of eggs in daily life and nutrition.

World Mental Health Day – October 10, 2025

World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10 to raise global awareness about mental health issues and encourage public support for mental well-being.
The day aims to ensure mental health remains a priority in global conversations.
The 2025 theme is “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.”