Daily Current Affairs & Key Questions for NDA & Competitive Exams – 14 October 2025

Stay updated with today’s key current affairs tailored for your NDA preparation and competitive exams. This post covers the latest national and international news across politics, defence, economy, science, and sports — essential for the NDA exam and helping you stay ahead in your NDA preparation.

Key Recent Current Affairs Highlights

Politics & Governance

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a major exhibition in Jaipur showcasing one year of new criminal laws, while also launching development projects worth ₹4 lakh crore aimed at strengthening governance and public welfare. The government continues its focus on social welfare, including free electricity and education support for students.
• Senior leaders, including the Prime Minister, paid tributes on birth anniversaries of prominent leaders, emphasizing rural empowerment and social justice.
• The government launched the ‘Mission Aatmanirbharta in Pulses’ with an ₹11,440 crore budget to promote agricultural self-sufficiency and farmer prosperity.
• Preparations for Bihar Assembly Elections are underway, with BJP and allies finalizing seat-sharing and election strategies, showcasing alliance unity and readiness to form the government again.
• Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled, with BJP announcing candidates to contest as a strategic political move in the Union Territory.
• Opposition parties including Congress, Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Aam Aadmi Party decided to boycott the Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing three controversial bills targeting ministers under arrest, calling them unconstitutional and politically motivated.
• In West Bengal, political tensions are high as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission and BJP of tampering with electoral rolls and suppressing minority voters, challenging the BJP-led central government’s interventions.
• Opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi criticized the Haryana government over the alleged suicide of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, raising concerns about governance and police administration.
• The Election Commission’s management of elections in Jammu & Kashmir and Bihar, along with controversies over voter list revisions in West Bengal, reflect a politically charged environment with opposition resistance to perceived centralization of power

Opposition Activities

• The Congress party, along with Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Aam Aadmi Party, decided to boycott the Joint Parliamentary Committee formed to review three controversial bills targeting ministers under arrest. They argue these bills are unconstitutional and politically motivated to target opposition leaders.
• In West Bengal, political tensions are high with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing the Election Commission and BJP of tampering with electoral rolls and suppressing minority voters. The opposition challenges the BJP-led central government’s electoral interventions.
• Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, intensified criticism of the Haryana government over the alleged suicide of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, raising issues of governance and police administration.

Political Environment under Scrutiny

• The Election Commission’s management of elections in Jammu & Kashmir and Bihar, along with controversies over voter list revisions in Bengal, reflects a politically charged environment.
• The opposition is actively resisting government moves perceived as centralizing power or undermining democratic norms, emphasizing the need for vigilance ahead of upcoming state assembly elections.

Key Geopolitical Highlights

• The ongoing India-Australia joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 commenced in Perth, focusing on joint operations and strengthening defence ties between the two countries. This exercise signals enhanced strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
• South Asia remains tense with the aftermath of the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict that saw Operation Sindoor and subsequent ceasefire earlier this year. The Taliban’s recent aggression near Pakistan’s border has added complexity, with Pakistan bolstering defensive positions supported economically and diplomatically by China and Saudi Arabia. India maintains strategic engagement with the Taliban while carefully managing pressure on Pakistan from its eastern border.
• India is hosting the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi from October 14-16, with Pakistan and China excluded. This highlights India’s leadership role in global peacekeeping and is a diplomatic assertion against adversarial neighbors.
• India-Canada relations are renewing momentum with high-level visits and agreements to elevate bilateral ties, including in security, trade, and energy sectors. This marks a strategic deepening of partnership amid global geopolitical flux.
• The United Kingdom and India have forged a comprehensive economic and defence partnership, culminating in a £42 billion trade deal and expanded defence cooperation, reinforcing India’s western alliances.
• Vietnam’s diplomatic outreach to North Korea, including signing cooperation agreements, signals shifting balances in Asian geopolitics as regional players navigate between major powers China, Russia, and the US.

Defence & International Relations

• The fourth edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND 2025, commenced in Perth, Australia. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability and joint company-level operations in urban and semi-urban terrains, reinforcing growing defence cooperation and mutual trust between the two armies. Around 120 Indian Army personnel, led by a battalion of Gorkha Rifles, are participating in this exercise which will continue until October 26.
• Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan highlighted ‘Operation Sindoor’ conducted in May 2025 against Pakistan terror hubs has created a “new matrix of decision and timing in warfare.” He emphasized that war efforts involve not just armed forces but the entire nation, combining roles of political leaders, diplomats, and soldiers.
• India is preparing to host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16. The event brings senior military leadership from over 30 nations contributing to UN peacekeeping missions to foster dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding. This reflects India’s strong commitment to global peacekeeping.
• Recent defence cooperation between India and Jordan has been reaffirmed, with commitments to deepen ties across trade, energy, and defence collaboration, extending India’s strategic partnerships in the Middle East.
• The Indian Defence Ministry announced utilizing over 50% of its capital outlay for the current fiscal year by the end of September 2025, ensuring timely execution of key defence projects and procurement plans.
• Advanced Defence R&D progress includes India’s upcoming test of the Dhvani hypersonic glide vehicle and progress on indigenous missile engines and lightweight torpedoes, showing strides in modernizing and enhancing the strategic defence arsenal.

Economy & Environment

Economy

• October 2025 appears to be a blockbuster month for IPOs in India, with about $5 billion expected in initial public offerings from major companies like Tata Capital and LG Electronics, indicating strong market confidence and economic activity.
• The Indian stock market opened marginally higher with the Sensex up by 0.25% and Nifty by 0.30%. Key sectors like metal, telecom, IT, and FMCG saw mixed performances amid global economic concerns.
• HSBC Mutual Fund reports that India’s economic growth cycle may be bottoming out but remains supported by strong domestic fundamentals despite global uncertainties.
• The Union Budget 2025-26 focuses on accelerating growth, inclusivity, and industrial transformation, highlighting tax relief for the middle class, investment in infrastructure, innovation, and exports to propel India’s economic rise.

Environment

• The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change activated the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme 2023, making it legally binding for industries to meet greenhouse gas emission intensity targets. This scheme incentivizes industries that reduce emissions and supports India’s climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.
• India added a record 34.4 GW of solar and wind power capacity in the first nine months of 2025, marking significant progress towards renewable energy targets.
• Several Indian states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, are under heavy rainfall warnings till October 18, raising flood and landslide risks.
• 95% of Delhi’s e-waste is still handled informally despite being the largest generator of e-waste in India; plans for India’s first formal e-waste recycling facility in Delhi have been announced but will take time to operationalize.

Science & Technology

• India is driving a transformative decade in Artificial Intelligence with the IndiaAI Mission, backed by an investment of over ₹10,300 crore. The mission aims to promote inclusive growth and innovation through expanded computing infrastructure, homegrown AI models, startup support, and research hubs across healthcare, agriculture, education, and governance sectors.
• Researchers have discovered a novel actinobacterium strain named Streptomyces cyclosori from the rhizosphere soil of Cyclosorus parasiticus. This new species could have potential applications in soil health, biogeochemical cycles, and antibiotic production, advancing microbial ecology and pharmaceuticals.
• The India Mobile Congress 2025 recently concluded in New Delhi, showcasing cutting-edge technology innovations and digital advancements, reflecting India’s growing technology ecosystem.
• Smart India Hackathon 2025 is engaging students to develop innovative tech solutions for consumer challenges using AI, automation, and other technologies, highlighting the rising technical talent.
• Significant scientific efforts globally include unveiling the largest universe simulation ever, with 3.4 billion galaxies modeled, and breakthroughs in Mars exploration providing strong hints of potential ancient life.
• Google continues investing $10 billion in AI and data center infrastructure in India, including an energy-efficient project in Visakhapatnam, reflecting global tech investments in India’s digital transformation.

Sports

• India has registered its 10th consecutive Test series win over the West Indies, stretching its unbeaten streak to 27 matches. In the 2nd Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, KL Rahul scored a half-century as India secured a comprehensive victory, continuing its dominance in international cricket.
• The Indian men’s football team is set to face Singapore in a must-win AFC Asian Cup qualifier today. This match is critical for India’s progression in the tournament and showcases growing football prominence in the country.
• The Denmark Open Super 750 badminton tournament has commenced, with Indian shuttlers Sawtik and Chirag returning to action in the singles event, aiming to gain valuable ranking points and titles.
• In the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 12, exciting matches are ongoing with teams like Patna Pirates and Gujarat Giants competing. Volleyball action continues in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), with Bengaluru Torpedoes maintaining their winning streak.
• The soccer AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers also started with India’s U17 women winning 2-1 over Kyrgyz Republic, revealing promising talent in women’s football at the youth level.

Awards & Recognitions

There are no major new awards or recognitions announced in the past 24 hours on October 13-14, 2025. However, notable awards recently announced include the 2025 Padma Awards honoring 139 individuals for excellence in various fields, and the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025 awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their work on innovation-driven economic growth. The Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Award ceremony is scheduled today (October 14, 2025) in New Delhi to honor changemakers advancing inclusion, innovation, and social development goals.

Uttarakhand Updates

• The Uttarakhand Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approved promotion rules amendments for state employees and decided to convert mini anganwadi centres into full anganwadi centres. Employees working as supervisors will get 50% direct promotions. Small houses and shops in Dehradun Free Zone have been allowed relief permissions. Public sector corporations must now give 15% of their net profits to the state government.
• The state is experiencing cold weather with increased chill particularly in hilly areas, while plains like Dehradun have sunny days but cold mornings and evenings leading to common cases of viral cough and cold.
• A major controversy erupted with leak of the Graduate Level recruitment exam paper by UKSSSC, sparking protests demanding a CBI inquiry. Chief Minister Dhami announced cancellation of the recruitment and the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a former High Court judge to probe the paper leak.
• In Dehradun’s Vikasnagar area, the Muslim population has increased to outnumber Hindus in 28 villages, indicating demographic changes ahead of Panchayat elections.
• Also, the state government is probing complaints about people availing government benefits using fake documents following reports submitted on the CM complaint portal.
• Other news includes a recent death in Dehradun of a nursing student who slipped while trekking, warnings to forest staff about potential owl poaching in Nainital ahead of Diwali, and administrative reshuffles including transfers of IAS, IFS, and IPS officers.

Importance for NDA and Other Aspirants

Diverse current affairs such as these build a broad knowledge base crucial for NDA, SSB exams, and interviews. Staying updated sharpens your general awareness — a critical factor in cracking the NDA exam and excelling in competitive defense exams.

Repeated Past Important Questions

1. Who inaugurated the state-level exhibition marking one year of the new criminal laws implementation in Rajasthan?
2. What is the main focus of the India-Australia AUSTRAHIND 2025 military exercise?
3. Which Indian city received an International Blue Flag certification recently?
4. What does the Rs 10,300 crore AI mission in India aim to achieve?
5. Who are the recipients of the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences?

Closing Words & Coaching Mention

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