International Solar Alliance
News-8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly Held from October 27–30, 2025.
- Event – 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly held from October 27–30, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- Participation – 124 countries and over 40 ministers attended.
- Theme – “One Sun, One World, One Grid.”
- Focus – Strengthening global cooperation for solar energy expansion.
- Keynote – President Droupadi Murmu delivered the first-ever presidential address at an ISA Assembly.
- India’s Role – Highlighted India’s leadership in sustainable solar growth.
- Achievements Shared – Minister Pralhad Joshi noted that India achieved 50% installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources and is the third-largest solar power producer globally.
Cyclone Montha
News–Cyclone Montha barrels towards Andhra, landfall in hours.
- Event – Cyclone ‘Montha’ to hit India.
- Location – Threat over Andhra Pradesh; system forming over southeast Bay of Bengal.
- Stage – Deep depression strengthening into Cyclone Montha, first major storm of the season.
- Alert – IMD issued Red Alert for Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
- Forecast – Likely to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm by 28th October morning.
- Name Origin – Given by Thailand; “Montha” means “beautiful flower” in Thai.
International Blue Flag Certification
News-Five Maharashtra Beaches Receive Prestigious International Blue Flag Certification.
- Event – Five Maharashtra beaches receive International Blue Flag Certification.
- Beaches – Shrivardhan and Nagaon (Raigad), Parnaka (Palghar), Guhagar and Ladghar (Ratnagiri).
- Total Count – 18 beaches in India now certified as Blue Flag.
- Awarded By – Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), Denmark.
- Criteria – Based on 33 parameters of cleanliness, beauty, and environmental sustainability.
Rohit Sharma
News-Rohit Sharma surpasses Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-getter in ODIs.
- Event – Rohit Sharma becomes India’s third-highest run-getter in ODIs.
- Achievement – Surpassed Sourav Ganguly after scoring 73 at Adelaide Oval vs Australia (2nd ODI).
- Stats – 11,249 runs in 267 ODIs, average 48.69, 32 centuries, 59 fifties, highest score 264.
- Rank – Only Virat Kohli (14,181) and Sachin Tendulkar (18,426) have more ODI runs than Rohit.
Infantry Day
News- Infantry Day,2025.
- Event – Infantry Day is celebrated on October 27th.
- Purpose – Commemorates the first landing of Indian Army Infantry at Srinagar airport on October 27, 1947, to defend J&K from Pakistan’s invasion.
- Also Known As – Shaurya Diwas.
MCQs
Q1. Where was the 8th ISA Assembly held?
A) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
B) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
C) Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
D) Hyderabad International Convention Centre
Q2. Which country gave the name ‘Montha’ to the cyclone?
A) India
B) Myanmar
C) Thailand
D) Bangladesh
Q3. How many beaches in Maharashtra received the International Blue Flag Certification?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Q4. Rohit Sharma became India’s third-highest run-getter in which format?
A) Test
B) ODI
C) T20I
D) IPL
Q5. Infantry Day is celebrated on which date?
A) October 15
B) October 20
C) October 27
D) November 1