Green Hydrogen Hubs
News-Three Indian Ports Named Green Hydrogen Hubs.
- Recognised Ports – Deendayal Port (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tamil Nadu), and Paradip Port (Odisha) declared as Green Hydrogen Hubs.
- Under Mission – Recognition under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- Objective – Build an integrated green hydrogen ecosystem in India.
- Significance – Boosts India’s clean energy transition and supports the 2070 net zero goal.
- Aim – Position India as a global leader in green hydrogen production, utilisation, and export.
Afghan Foreign Minister India Visit
News-Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi’s Visit to India.
- Visitor – Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi.
- Visit Duration – 9 to 16 October 2025.
- Significance – First Taliban ministerial visit to India since 2021.
- Locations Covered – New Delhi, Deoband, and Agra.
- Meetings – Held talks with EAM S. Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval.
- Discussion Topics – Regional security, counterterrorism, and humanitarian cooperation.
- Deoband Visit – Symbolized religious solidarity through visit to Darul Uloom Deoband.
- Agra Visit – Visit to Taj Mahal highlighted cultural diplomacy.
United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs’ Conclave
News-United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi.
- Event – United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave 2025.
- Host – Indian Army.
- Location – New Delhi, India.
- Dates – 14–16 October 2025.
- Participants – Senior military leaders from 32 nations.
- Key Nations – Australia, Bangladesh, France, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and others from Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America.
- Agenda – Discussion on operational challenges, interoperability, inclusivity, evolving threats, technology, and training in peacekeeping.
- Objective – Strengthen cooperation, knowledge-sharing, and future UN peacekeeping strategies.
- Significance – Highlights India’s role as one of the largest UN peacekeeping contributors.
- Outcome – Reaffirms India’s commitment to global peace, stability, and multilateral cooperation.
BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2025
News-India Wins Bronze at BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2025.
- Event – BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2025.
- Date – 10 October 2025.
- Venue – Guwahati, Assam, India.
- Achievement – Indian junior badminton team won historic bronze in the Mixed Team event.
- Significance – India’s first-ever podium finish in this category.
- Key Matches – Defeated South Korea in the quarterfinals; lost to Indonesia in the semifinals.
- Notable Players – Bhargav Ram Arigela and Viswa Tej Gobburu delivered standout performances.
- Key Factors – Strategic player rotations and strong team coordination led to success.
Nobel Peace Prize
News-Maria Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
- Award – Nobel Peace Prize 2025.
- Date Announced – 10 October 2025.
- Recipient – Maria Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader.
- Reason for Award – For promoting democracy and leading a peaceful transition from dictatorship in Venezuela.
- Recognition by Committee – Praised for sustaining democratic resistance despite persecution and threats.
- About Nobel Prize:
- Founder – Alfred Nobel, Swedish inventor.
- First Awarded – 1901.
- Categories – Peace, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Economics.
- Awarding Bodies – Swedish and Norwegian institutions.
- Award Date – 10 December (Nobel’s death anniversary).
- Prize Includes – Medal, diploma, and cash reward.
- Prize Amount – About 11 million Swedish kronor (≈ ₹8 crore).
- Venues – Peace Prize in Oslo; others in Stockholm.
Rishi Sunak
News- Rishi Sunak Joins Microsoft and Anthropic as Adviser.
- Person – Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- New Roles – Senior adviser to Microsoft and AI startup Anthropic.
- Focus Area – Global strategy and geopolitical trends.
- Earnings – All proceeds pledged to charity.
- Restrictions – Prohibited from lobbying the UK government on behalf of these firms.
- Charity Work – Continues to support The Richmond Project, promoting numeracy in the UK.
Jasprit Bumrah
News- Bumrah Becomes First Indian Pacer with 50 Matches Across All Format.
- Player – Jasprit Bumrah.
- Milestone – First Indian fast bowler to play 50 Test matches.
- Unique Record – Achieved 50+ appearances in all three formats – Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
- Match Context – Reached milestone during the 2nd Test vs West Indies in Delhi.
- Elite Company – Joined MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja in this feat.
- Workload Plan – Will play only T20s during Australia tour.
- Focus – Preparing for ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
MCQs
1. Which three Indian ports have been recognised as Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
A) Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata
B) Deendayal, V.O. Chidambaranar, Paradip
C) Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Haldia
D) Kandla, Tuticorin, Paradip
2. When did Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi visit India in 2025?
A) 1–7 October
B) 9–16 October
C) 14–20 October
D) 10–17 October
3. Where was the UNTCC Chiefs’ Conclave hosted by India in 2025?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai
4. Which Indian city hosted the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2025?
A) Guwahati
B) Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
5. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize 2025?
A) Malala Yousafzai
B) Maria Corina Machado
C) Greta Thunberg
D) Aung San Suu Kyi
6. Which former UK Prime Minister joined Microsoft and Anthropic as adviser in 2025?
A) Boris Johnson
B) Theresa May
C) Rishi Sunak
D) David Cameron
7. What unique record did Jasprit Bumrah achieve during the 2nd Test vs West Indies in 2025?
A) Fastest 100 wickets in Tests
B) First Indian pacer with 50+ matches in all three formats
C) Highest individual score by a bowler
D) Most sixes in a Test series