Chief Justice of India
News–Justice Surya Kant to Become 53rd Chief Justice of India.
- Recommendation – Justice Surya Kant recommended by CJI Bhushan R. Gavai as his successor.
- Position – Set to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India after Gavai’s retirement on 23 November 2025.
- Tenure – Will serve till 9 February 2027, with a tenure of about 14 months.
- Background – Elevated to the Supreme Court in May 2019.
- Significance – First person from Haryana to become Chief Justice of India.
- About Chief Justice of India:
- Head of Judiciary – Chief Justice of India leads the Supreme Court and Indian judiciary.
- Appointed by – President of India, based on seniority convention
- Tenure – Serves until age 65.
East Timor
News–East Timor Becomes 11th Member of ASEAN.
- Event – East Timor became ASEAN’s 11th member.
- Significance – Fulfills President Jose Ramos-Horta’s decades-old vision.
- Population and Economy – 1.4 million people; $2 billion economy.
- Wait Period – Joined after a 14-year wait.
- Location – Accession formalized at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
- Background – Gained independence in 2002 after Portuguese rule and Indonesian occupation.
- Importance – Marks a historic step for regional integration and cooperation.
China’s CR450
News–China’s CR450: World’s Fastest Bullet Train Unveiled.
- Train – China’s CR450 becomes the world’s fastest high-speed train.
- Speed Record – Reached 453 km/h during testing on the Shanghai–Chengdu corridor.
- Acceleration – Hits 350 km/h in 4 minutes 40 seconds (100 seconds faster than CR400 Fuxing).
- Features – 15-metre aerodynamic nose, lightweight design, energy-efficient motors, and advanced braking.
- Service Start – To begin commercial operation in 2026 at 400 km/h.
- Significance – Strengthens China’s leadership in global high-speed rail and sets new standards for speed, safety, and sustainability
Aurangabad Railway Station
News-Aurangabad Railway Station Renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Event – Aurangabad Railway Station renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Station.
- Timing – Change comes nearly three years after the city’s renaming.
- New Code – Station code updated to CPSN.
- Railway Division – Falls under Nanded Division of South Central Railway.
- Reason – Honors Chhatrapati Sambhaji, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- History – Station opened in 1900 during Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan’s reign.
- Significance – Serves the city known for Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
Audiovisual Heritage Day
News-World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2025.
- Date – World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2025 observed on 27 October.
- Purpose – Highlights the value of audiovisual archives in preserving collective memory and cultural diversity.
- Origin – Marks the 1980 UNESCO Recommendation on safeguarding moving images.
- Focus – Promotes preservation, digitization, and public access to audiovisual heritage.
- Initiative – UNESCO’s “Digitizing our shared UNESCO history” ensures long-term access to records.
MCQs
Q1. Who has been recommended to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India?
A. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
B. Justice Surya Kant
C. Justice Bhushan R. Gavai
D. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Q2. East Timor recently became the 11th member of which regional organization?
A. SAARC
B. ASEAN
C. BRICS
D. SCO
Q3. China’s CR450 train achieved what record speed during testing?
A. 350 km/h
B. 400 km/h
C. 453 km/h
D. 480 km/h
Q4. What is the new name of Aurangabad Railway Station?
A. Chhatrapati Shivajinagar
B. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
C. Chhatrapati Rajaramnagar
D. Sambhaji Terminus
Q5. World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is observed on which date?
A. 25 October
B. 26 October
C. 27 October
D. 28 October