25th October 2025 Daily Current Affairs

🇮🇳 India & National

UNESCO / World Anti‑Doping Agency related: India was re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau (for the Asia-Pacific/Group IV region) during the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport held at UNESCO in Paris.

Term: 2025-2027.

Significance: Elevates India’s standing in global sport governance and anti-doping mechanisms.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposes new limits for banks’ capital-market exposure and acquisition funding.

Significance: Indicates regulatory tightening in banking/investment domain; relevant for finance sector watchers.

Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry Minister) stated “India doesn’t do trade deals with a gun to our head” — emphasising that trade agreements (with e.g., EU/US) won’t be rushed under pressure.

Significance: Reflects India’s posture in ongoing trade negotiations and trade diplomacy.

Weather / natural-hazard alert: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) flagged a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by about 27 October — prompting fishermen advisories and regional storm/rain caution.

Significance: Relevant for disaster preparedness, agriculture, coastal communities.

Banking holiday note: Banks are closed on 25 October 2025 in many places (it’s the fourth Saturday of the month), so customers should plan accordingly.

Practical significance: If you need banking services, plan ahead.

🌍 International / Global

Forecast & macro: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that India’s economy will grow at 6.6 % in the 2025-26 financial year

Significance: Positive macro-indicator for India; signals continued strength amidst global slowdown concerns.

🧮 Other Highlights

In politics: Jairam Ramesh of the Indian National Congress claimed that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh brought down the Karpoori Thakur government in Bihar back in April 1979.

Schools: Schools in several states are on holiday on 25 October due to weather/festival reasons.