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CUET Current Affairs: 26-27 October 2025

 

Artificial Rain

News–Delhi Conducts Successful Artificial Rain Trial in Burari; Full Cloud Seeding Planned for October 29 to Fight Pollution

  • Event – Delhi conducted a trial of artificial rain through cloud seeding in Burari on October 23, 2025.
  • Purpose – To combat rising pollution levels in the city.
  • Leadership – Initiative led by CM Rekha Gupta in collaboration with IIT Kanpur.
  • Method – Aircraft released silver iodide and sodium chloride to seed clouds.
  • Condition – Despite low humidity, the trial confirmed readiness for large-scale operations.
  • Next Step – Full-scale cloud seeding planned around October 29, 2025, based on weather.
  • Goal – Induce rainfall to reduce pollution from stubble burning and vehicular emissions.
  • Significance – Marks a major scientific move for pollution control and can be replicated in other cities.

ASEAN Summit

News–ASEAN Summit 2025 (Kuala Lumpur, Oct 26–28).

  • Event – 47th ASEAN Summit 2025 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Theme – “Inclusivity and Sustainability.”
  • Host – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
  • New Member – East Timor (Timor-Leste) joined as ASEAN’s 11th member.
  • Participants – Leaders from ASEAN nations and partners including the US, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • India’s Participation – PM Narendra Modi joined virtually, reaffirming the Act East Policy and maritime cooperation.
  • US Presence – President Donald Trump attended in person.
  • Key Discussions – Regional stability, economic integration, climate action, and digital connectivity.
  • Major Outcomes – Progress in US-China trade talks, Thailand–Cambodia peace efforts, and commitments to green growth, health security, and maritime safety.
  • Vision 2045 – Focus on a resilient, sustainable, and people-centered ASEAN community.

NAKSHA Programme

News–NAKSHA Programme: Modernizing Urban Land Records in India.

  • Programme – NAKSHA (National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations).
  • Launch – February 2025 by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR).
  • Under – Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).
  • Objective – Modernize urban land records using geospatial and GIS technologies for better governance and transparency.
  • Coverage – 157 urban local bodies across 27 states and 3 union territories.
  • Area Covered – Over 4,484 sq. km.
  • Beneficiaries – More than 1.5 crore citizens.
  • Inauguration – By Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh.
  • Technology Used – Drone-based mapping, GIS integration, and digital land records.
  • Benefits – Ensures accurate property data, efficient urban planning, and faster dispute resolution.
  • Implementation Partners – Survey of India, NICSI, MPSeDC, and state land departments.
  • Future Plan – Expansion to a nationwide programme for transparent and citizen-friendly land governance.

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar

News–Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025.

  • Event – Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2025.
  • Honours – 24 individuals and 1 team recognized for contributions to science, technology, and innovation.
  • Top Award – Vigyan Ratna awarded posthumously to astrophysicist Dr. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar for lifetime achievement.
  • Key Winner – Dr. S. Venkata Mohan (Director, CSIR-NEERI) received Vigyan Shri for work in environmental biotechnology.
  • Instituted By – Government of India.
  • Modelled On – Padma Awards.
  • Categories – Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva, and Vigyan Team.
  • Announcement Date – October 25, 2025, by the Principal Scientific Adviser.
  • Objective – Promote scientific excellence, innovation, youth engagement, and interdisciplinary research.
  • Vision Alignment – Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat and technology-driven national growth.

MCQs

Q1. Which institute collaborated with the Delhi government for the cloud seeding trial?
a) IIT Bombay
b) IIT Kanpur
c) IIT Delhi
d) IIT Madras

Q2. Where was the 47th ASEAN Summit 2025 held?
a) Bangkok
b) Jakarta
c) Kuala Lumpur
d) Singapore

Q3. What does NAKSHA stand for?
 a) National Area Knowledge Survey for Housing and Assets
b) National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations
c) National Administrative Knowledge-based Survey of Housing Areas
d) New Aerial Knowledge Survey for Habitat Advancement

Q4. How many awardees were honored under RVP 2025?
a) 15 individuals and 1 team
b) 20 individuals and 2 teams
c) 24 individuals and 1 team
d) 25 individuals and 3 teams