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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

24 Oct 2025

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ENVIRONMENT

Chennai Becomes First City to Launch Real-Time Flood Forecasting System

  • In a step toward strengthening urban disaster management, Chennai became the first Indian city to fully implement a Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System (RTFF & SDSS). Operational since October 2025, this system significantly enhances Chennai's capability to predict, manage, and respond to urban floods, marking a milestone in climate resilience infrastructure. This initiative is particularly significant as Chennai is frequently affected by seasonal monsoon flooding, and accurate forecasting can save lives, minimize damage, and support smarter urban planning.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

ET Make in India SME Regional Summit to Debut in Raipur

  • Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh, is set to host its first ET Make in India SME Regional Summit on October 30, 2025. The city has its stronghold in mineral-based industries like steel, iron and cement. It also serves as a major commercial hub for agriculture, agro-processing, forest products, and solar energy.
  • The Summit will begin with a keynote address on the topic 'The Chhattisgarh growth story: Empowering MSMEs for Viksit Bharat'.
  • This is the third annual edition of the ET Make in India Regional Summit series. In its inaugural year, the programme covered Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Hyderabad. The previous edition expanded its reach to 16 cities. This edition will cover 20 cities, including Thane, Nagpur, Nashik, Kochi and Baroda.
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SPORTS

India Unveils FIDE World Cup 2025 Logo and Anthem

  • Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled the official logo and anthem for the FIDE World Cup 2025 at a cultural ceremony in Panaji, Goa. This milestone not only brings global chess back to India after 23 years, but also sets the stage for an event that merges sport, culture, and national pride.
  • The newly launched logo encapsulates Goa's vibrant cultural identity and the strategic depth of chess through three trapezoidal panels,
  • Green panel: White palm tree over blue waves representing Goa's coastal beauty
  • Red panel: White checkerboard pattern symbolizing chess
  • Yellow panel: A stylized sun with curved rays denoting Goa's warmth and festive spirit
  • Complementing the visual identity is the anthem, titled 'It's Your Move', voiced by legendary singer Daler Mehndi.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Centre Offers Article 371 to Ladakh amid Statehood Talks

  • In a significant political development, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed granting Article 371-like provisions to Ladakh during a dialogue with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). The talks came a month after deadly protests over the region's demand for statehood and constitutional safeguards, during which four people, including a Kargil war veteran, lost their lives in police action.
  • Since the reorganisation of Jammu & Kashmir in 2019, Ladakh has been functioning as a Union Territory without a legislature. Over the years, discontent has grown among locals, particularly regarding land rights, cultural identity, and political representation.

Kerala to Build First Underwater Tunnel Linking Vypin and Fort Kochi

  • In a historic infrastructure initiative, Kerala is set to build its first underwater tunnel, connecting Vypin and Fort Kochi, as part of the state's ambitious coastal highway development project. This engineering marvel will significantly reduce the current 16 km road distance to a 3 km sub-sea journey beneath the Arabian Sea, redefining connectivity in Kochi — one of India's busiest port cities.
  • The underwater tunnel will be developed by the Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL) with an estimated cost of Rs. 2,672 crore.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

ISRO Pioneer Eknath Chitnis Passes Away

  • Veteran space scientist and Padma Bhushan awardee Professor Eknath Vasant Chitnis, one of the earliest architects of India's space programme, passed away at the age of 100.
  • A close associate of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, Chitnis was instrumental in shaping the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), which evolved into today's Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
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DAYS AND EVENTS

United Nations Day

  • United Nations Day is observed every year on October 24 to mark the anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter in 1945. The United Nations was established after World War II to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries. On April 25, 1945, 50 government representatives came together in San Francisco to draft the UN Charter. This draft was adopted on June 25 and officially implemented on October 24, marking the birth of the United Nations.

World Development Information Day

  • World Development Information Day is celebrated every year on October 24, coinciding with United Nations Day. This observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972, with the primary goal of drawing global attention to development issues and promoting the dissemination of information that supports international cooperation for development.

ITBP Raising Day

  • ITBP Raising Day is observed every year on October 24 to commemorate the formation of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), a specialised force that guards the Indo-China border across some of the most challenging terrains on earth.
  • The ITBP Raising Day 2025 marked 63 years of dedicated service, celebrating the courage, discipline, and resilience of personnel who protect India's borders at altitudes often exceeding 14,000 feet.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

IIM-Ahmedabad in top 50 (MBA and Master's), IIM-Calcutta in top 10 (Executive MBA): QS International Trade Rankings 2026

  • Indian Institute of Management (IIM) – Ahmedabad bagged the 32 position followed by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade) at 71 slot in the global rankings for international trade education with its Master's in Global Management (MGM) programme. The Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University topped, while The National University of Singapore (NUS) followed at the second position and Durham University at third place for its MSc in International Business.
  • QS Quacquarelli Symonds, released the 2026 edition of the International Trade Rankings, in partnership with the Hinrich Foundation. This edition assessed 106 programmes across 31 countries. Additionally, 30 Executive MBAs are ranked across 14 countries.
  • University of Cambridge (University of Cambridge) secured number 1 position in the Executive MBA category, while IIM Calcutta has entered the top 10 category securing number 8 rank.
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ART AND CULTURE

Ningol Chakouba 2025: Celebrating in Manipur

  • In Manipur, the festival of strengthening the bond of love between married ladies and their brothers, along with paternal families, Ningol Chakouba was celebrated. The festival is celebrated every year on the second day of Hiyangei month of the Meitei calendar. In this festival, the married ladies are invited to their paternal families for a feast to be had together with their brothers and other family members. After the feast, they are given gifts by their brothers. Ningol Chakouba is a Manipuri phrase meaning Ningol- married ladies and Chakouba- having a grand feast together.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Justice Prathiba Singh Named Chair of WIPO Advisory Board

  • In a historic appointment, Justice Prathiba M. Singh of the Delhi High Court was selected as the Chair of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Advisory Board of Judges for the term 2025–2027. This marks the first time an Indian—and indeed someone from Asia—was appointed to this prestigious global role, representing a significant recognition of India's growing leadership in intellectual property (IP) law and policy.
  • The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations, headquartered in Geneva that works globally to protect and promote intellectual property rights across countries.
  • Its Advisory Board of Judges consists of legal luminaries and judges from around the world, who guide WIPO in aligning its policies with judicial standards across legal systems.
  • As Chair, Justice Singh will lead this influential body, offering strategic direction for WIPO's global judicial engagement, especially in an era where intellectual property is central to innovation, digital governance, and economic development.
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