Current Affairs 24 October 2025
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) released the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025
Report, released every five years, was published during Global Forest Observations Initiative (GFOI) Plenary in Bali, Indonesia. GFOI is a flagship programme of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), which is a network of governments, academia, organizations, civil society and private sector aiming to harness the power of Earth Intelligence. India is a member of GEO.
Sevilla Forum on Debt launched
- It is led by Spain, supported by the UNCTAD and United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA).
- It will bring together all stakeholders, creditors, borrowers, international financial institutions and academia on debt sustainability, management and innovative solutions.
- Itis one of the outcomes of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) and part of Sevilla Platform for Action.
- The other three outcomes are Debt Swaps for Development Hub, Debt-for-Development Swap Programme, and Debt “Pause Clause” Alliance.
- This initiative will complement the Sevilla Commitment.
- Sevilla Commitment lays out a path to close the $4 trillion annual SDG financing gap in developing countries.
- It is the first inter-governmentally agreed financing for development framework since 2015.
MeitY proposed amendments to the IT Rules, 2021 to regulate AI-generated Content
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules, 2021) by exercising power under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act).
- Defining Synthetically Generated Information (commonly known as deepfake or AI-generated Content): It is information that is artificially or algorithmically created, generated, modified or altered using a computer resource, in a manner that appears reasonably authentic or true.
- Mandatory Declaration: Content creators must clearly label all AI-generated or modified content before upload.
- Enhanced Obligations for Significant Social Media Intermediaries(SSMIs): E.g., Obtain a user declaration on whether uploaded information is synthetically generated
State of Global Air (SoGA) 2025
- Mortality: Around 2 million deaths in 2023 linked to air pollution, a 43% rise since 2000, and 52% of the global share.
- Ozone Pollution: India has third highest exposure to ozone pollution.
- Exposure: 75% population exposed to PM2.5 above WHO limits.
- Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY): Modelling studies suggest that transitioning all PMUY households to exclusive LPG use would avert more than 150,000 deaths annually.
Patna Sahib Gurudwara
- Location: Patna, Bihar; one of the five Takhts (seats of Sikh authority).
- Historical Significance: The construction of the Takht was commissioned by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the 18th century to mark the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh.
- Architecture: Blend of Mughal and Sikh styles with golden dome and intricate artwork.
(JAIMEX)-25
INS Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, participated in the Sea phase of Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX)-25.
About JAIME X
- It is a biennial naval exercise.
- It is organised to enhance maritime cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
- Conducted in 2 Phases: Sea Phase and Harbour Phase
Bajrang Setu: India’s First 132-Metre Cable Glass Bridge Set to Open in Rishikesh Soon
India is preparing to inaugurate its first-ever 132-metre cable glass bridge, Bajrang Setu, in Rishikesh. Estimated to cost around ₹70 crore, the bridge is poised to become an architectural and spiritual landmark, seamlessly merging modern design with divine symbolism. Once open, it will be the first cable suspension bridge with glass flooring in India and only the second of its kind in Asia.
17 Years of Chandrayaan – India’s Moon Journey! / चंद्रयान के 17 साल – भारत की चांद यात्रा!
From Discovery to Domination in Space!
- Chandrayaan-1 (2008): Discovered water molecules on Moon
- Chandrayaan-2 (2019): Orbiter still sending lunar data 🛰
- Chandrayaan-3 (2023): Achieved soft landing near Moon’s south pole 🌍
- Chandrayaan-4 & 5 (2027–2029): Lunar Sample Return & Polar Exploration 🔭
- Exam Facts / परीक्षा तथ्य:
- • ISRO founded / स्थापना: 1969 🏢
- • Headquarters / मुख्यालय: Bengaluru
- • Chairman / अध्यक्ष: S. Somanath
- • India became 4th nation / भारत चौथा देश बना: To achieve a soft lunar landing 🌑
