Mongolian President visit
News-Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on a four-day state visit to India.
- Event – Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on a four-day state visit to India (October 13–16, 2025).
- Occasion – Marks the 70th anniversary of India–Mongolia diplomatic relations.
- Significance – First visit by Khurelsukh Ukhnaa as Head of State.
- Focus Areas – Energy, mining, defense, education, and cultural cooperation.
- Meetings – High-level talks with PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.
- Agreements – Signing of new MoUs and discussions on regional security and connectivity.
- Strategic Importance – Strengthens India–Mongolia strategic partnership.
- Policy Context – Reflects Mongolia’s “Third Neighbour” policy and India’s outreach to Central Asia.
- About Magnolia
- Location – Landlocked country in East-Central Asia, bordered by Russia (north) and China (south).
- Capital – Ulaanbaatar (also the largest city).
- Official Language – Mongolian.
- Currency – Tögrög (MNT).
Nobel Prize in Economics
News-2025 Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded for Work on Innovation and Creative Destruction.
- Award – 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.
- Laureates – Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt.
- Focus – Innovation-driven growth and the theory of creative destruction.
- Key Idea – Technological progress and continuous innovation transform economies from stagnation to prosperity.
- Emphasis – Importance of scientific understanding, cultural openness, and adaptability for long-term growth.
Semiconductor Innovation Museum
News-India’s First Semiconductor Innovation Museum Opens.
- Event – Inauguration of the Semiconductor Innovation Museum in Hyderabad.
- Date – October 12, 2025.
- Organizer – Technology Chip Innovation Program (T-Chip).
- Objective – Promote innovation, public awareness, and investment in India’s semiconductor sector.
- Highlights – Exhibits India’s first indigenous AI chip, AI-powered humanoid robots, and a reusable rocket engine prototype.
- Significance – Acts as a hub for innovation, talent discovery, and industry collaboration.
Siddi Tribal Community
News- Siddi Tribal Community Achieves 72% Literacy Rate.
- Community – Siddi Tribal Community (Indo-African origin).
- Ancestry – Descended from Bantu people of Africa.
- Arrival in India – Between the 7th and 16th centuries via Arab merchants and European colonizers.
- Current States – Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.
- Status – Recognized as a Scheduled Tribe and PVTG since 2003.
- Livelihood – Agriculture, forest produce, and manual labor.
- Languages – Konkani, Urdu, and Marathi.
- Culture – Famous for folk dances like Dhamal and Rasda.
- Recent Achievement – Literacy rate crossed 72%, praised by the President of India.
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
News- International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025.
- Date – Observed on October 13.
- Event – International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.
- Purpose – Highlight global efforts to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards.
- Focus Areas – Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and other disasters.
- Key Message – Emphasizes prevention, preparedness, and resilience-building.
- Approach – Promotes shift from post-disaster response to pre-disaster action.
- Support – Backed by organizations like UNESCO for climate and disaster risk management.
MCQs
Q1. The Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa’s 2025 visit to India marked which milestone in India–Mongolia relations?
A) 50th anniversary
B) 60th anniversary
C) 70th anniversary
D) 75th anniversary
Q2. The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded for work related to?
A) Agricultural economics
B) Innovation and creative destruction
C) Environmental economics
D) Behavioral economics
Q3. The Semiconductor Innovation Museum was inaugurated in?
A) Bengaluru
B) Hyderabad
C) Pune
D) Chennai
Q4. The Siddi community in India traces its ancestry to which African group?
A) Zulu
B) Bantu
C) Maasai
D) Berber
Q5. The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed every year on?
A) October 10
B) October 11
C) October 13
D) October 15