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A quick routine: skim One-Liners → test with the Mini-Quiz → deepen with Short Notes.
Daily revision (5–7 min) Exam-ready structure Mobile friendly

📌 One-Liners

  1. Scroll the categories (they may change daily).
  2. Read the bold title then the short sub-line for context.
  3. Watch for acronyms—today’s quiz/notes expand them.

🧠 Mini-Quiz

  1. Answer the 3 MCQs without peeking.
  2. Tap Submit to reveal answers and explanations (no JS needed).
  3. Note why an option is correct—this locks facts into memory.

📒 Short Notes

  1. Read the 3 compact explainers—each builds on a different topic.
  2. Use them for a quick recap or add to your personal notes.
  3. Great for mains/PI: definitions, timelines, and “why it matters”.
💡 Pro tip: Use the sticky Jump to menu at the top to hop between sections. If you’re short on time, do One-Liners now and the Mini-Quiz + Short Notes later.
GK365 • One-Liners • Edition: 16 Oct 2025
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🏅 Sports 🇮🇳 National 💼 Business 🌍 International 🛡️ Defence 📰 Others 🗓️ Important Days
Fast revision Exam-ready High-yield facts

🏅 Sports News

  • Ahmedabad Recommended as Host for 2030 CWG
    Commonwealth Sport Executive Board recommends Ahmedabad for 2030 CWG; final decision on Nov 26, 2025, in Glasgow.
  • Lionel Messi – Top Assist Maker
    Lionel Messi becomes all-time international assists leader (60), surpassing Neymar and Donovan.
  • 11th Asian Aquatics Championships – Ahmedabad
    India hosted for the first time; China topped medal tally; India 11th with 13 medals, best-ever finish.

🇮🇳 National News

  • 16th Finance Commission Tenure Extended
    Tenure extended till Nov 30, 2025; chaired by Arvind Panagariya, will guide tax-sharing for 2026–2031.
  • NHAI to Use All Municipal Waste by 2027
    NHAI to utilize 100% municipal waste for road construction by 2027, using bio-bitumen and green tech.
  • Jal Jeevan Mission Reaches 80% Coverage
    15.71 crore rural homes (80%) now have tap water; focus on sustainability and district-led governance.

💼 Business News

  • Female Workforce Participation Rises to 42%
    India’s female workforce share surged to 42% in 2023–24, the highest among BRICS nations.
  • EPFO Allows 100% PF Withdrawal
    EPFO simplifies rules, allowing full PF withdrawal after 12 months’ service; 25% to be kept as balance.

🌍 International News

  • India to Resume Postal Services to US
    India to restart postal services to the US via a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) system ensuring faster delivery.
  • India–Mongolia MoUs & Free Visas
    Multiple MoUs signed; free e-visas announced; leaders mark 70 years of diplomatic relations.
  • US–Middle East Gaza Peace Declaration
    Trump, Egypt, Qatar & Turkey sign peace accord to end Gaza conflict; India lauded as “great country.”
  • India Elected to UNHRC (2026–28)
    India wins unopposed UNHRC seat for 2026–28, pledging to promote “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.”

🛡️ Defence

  • DRDO–SECI Solar Project MoU
    DRDO & SECI to build 300 MW solar power projects; aim for Net-Zero campuses by 2027.

📰 Others

  • Henley Passport Index 2025
    Singapore tops global passport rankings; India slips to Rank 85.
  • dhaRti BioNest at IIT Dharwad
    FM Nirmala Sitharaman to inaugurate BioNest Centre to boost biotech and healthcare startups.
  • Actor Pankaj Dheer Passes Away
    Pankaj Dheer (68), known for his role as Karna in Mahabharat, passes away after cancer battle.

🗓️ Important Days (Oct 16)

  • World Food Day 2025
    Observed on Oct 16 with theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”; FAO-founded event.
  • World Anaesthesia Day 2025
    Observed on Oct 16 with theme “Anaesthesiology in Health Emergencies”, promoting global medical cooperation.

🧠 Mini-Quiz: Add to Your Knowledge (3 MCQs)

Pick answers, hit Submit to reveal. Acronyms are expanded in the explanations.
1. International • UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council)
India was elected unopposed for the 2026–28 term to which United Nations body?
India’s UNHRC Seat (2026–28) What it is: The UN Human Rights Council is a 47-member intergovernmental body elected by the UN General Assembly to promote and protect human rights worldwide.
How it works: Members serve three-year terms, take part in the Universal Periodic Review, and can sponsor resolutions and special procedures.
Context: India won an unopposed seat and pledged to advance “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” emphasizing inclusive, cooperative human-rights engagement.
2. Important Days • World Food Day (FAO)
What is the 2025 World Food Day theme observed on 16 October?
World Food Day — Why it matters About: Marked annually on 16 October by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to commemorate FAO’s founding in 1945.
Theme focus: “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future” stresses partnerships across farmers, governments, private sector, and civil society to transform agrifood systems.
Exam link: Connects to SDG-2 (Zero Hunger), nutrition, climate resilience, and sustainable value chains.
3. National • Finance Commission (FFC)
The tenure of the 16th Finance Commission has been extended until which date, and who is its chair?
16th Finance Commission — Extension & mandate Constitutional role: The Finance Commission of India (under Article 280) recommends how the Union’s tax revenues are shared with states and sets grant principles.
Current panel: Chaired by Arvind Panagariya (former Vice-Chair, NITI Aayog), its recommendations will apply for 2026–2031.
Why extended: The tenure now runs to 30 Nov 2025 to finalize reports, examine fiscal needs, and incorporate updated macro-fiscal data.

📒 Short Notes: Why Stop at One-Liners?

Three compact explainers on different topics (no overlap with the quiz).

NHAI — National Highways Authority of India: Municipal Waste for Roads by 2027 Green infrastructure

What: NHAI plans to utilize 100% municipal solid waste in highway construction by 2027, including bio-bitumen, plastic-modified bitumen, and construction & demolition aggregates.

How: Standards from the Indian Roads Congress enable controlled blending of shredded plastics and processed waste with bituminous mixes; pilot corridors validate performance, moisture resistance, and skid safety; third-party labs audit quality.

Why: Diverts landfill loads, cuts lifecycle emissions and raw-material use, and lowers project costs while demonstrating circular-economy practices across India’s expanding highway network.

DDP — Delivery Duty Paid Postal Returns to the United States Trade logistics

What: India will resume outbound postal services to the US using the Delivery Duty Paid model, where duties, taxes, and customs charges are prepaid by the shipper.

How: Sellers calculate landed cost upfront; India Post integrates electronic data with US customs for advance clearance; recipients avoid post-arrival bills, enabling faster handover to last-mile carriers.

Why: Reduces delivery friction, returns, and delays, boosting cross-border e-commerce for MSMEs and ensuring predictable pricing for customers in a key export market.

DRDO — Defence Research and Development Organisation & SECI — Solar Energy Corporation of India: 300 MW Solar Plan Defence sustainability

What: DRDO and SECI will develop 300 MW of solar projects to help defence campuses achieve Net-Zero operations by 2027.

How: Mix of on-site rooftops, ground-mounted plants, and off-site open-access capacity; smart meters and energy-management systems track baselines; potential battery storage ensures reliability for mission-critical loads.

Why: Cuts energy bills and carbon footprint, builds resilient power for strategic facilities, and accelerates domestic clean-energy deployment aligned with national climate goals.

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