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Current Affairs 07 October 2025
Nationwide Celebration of 150 Years of “Vande Mataram”
The Union Cabinet has announced a grand nationwide celebration to mark 150 years of India’s national song, “Vande Mataram.” The initiative aims to honor the song’s deep connection with India’s freedom struggle and its lasting influence on national unity and cultural identity.
Composed in Sanskrit by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, “Vande Mataram” first appeared in his famous novel Anandamath in 1882. Its first major public rendition took place during the 1896 Indian National Congress session, where Rabindranath Tagore performed it, bringing the song to prominence as a symbol of patriotism and national pride.
Coal India Launches First All-Women Central Store Unit
In a major milestone for women’s empowerment in the industrial sector, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) — a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL) — inaugurated its first fully women-operated Central Store Unit at the Central Workshop in Korba, Chhattisgarh, on October 5, 2025.
This pioneering step aligns with the Government of India’s vision of “Nari Shakti se Rashtra Shakti”, promoting women-led development. It is also part of the Special Campaign 5.0, a nationwide effort to enhance inclusivity and innovation across ministries and PSUs.
The new unit uses an advanced SAP-based digital system for:
- Real-time tracking of inventory,
- Transparent material management, and
- Automated auditing and reporting functions.
UIDAI Waives Aadhaar Biometric Fees for Children
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that all charges for Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for children aged 7 to 15 years will be waived for one year, starting October 1, 2025.
This decision will benefit nearly 6 crore children across the country. During Aadhaar enrolment for children under five, only demographic details like name, birth date, gender, and photo are recorded, as biometric data such as fingerprints and iris scans cannot be accurately captured at that age.
Earlier, free biometric updates were allowed only within specific time windows, with a ₹125 fee applicable for delays. Under this new rule, all minors between 5 and 17 years can update their Aadhaar biometrics free of cost between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026.
BWF World Junior Championships 2025 Held in Guwahati
After 17 years, India is once again hosting the BWF World Junior Championships, one of the most prestigious events in global badminton. The tournament is being organized in Guwahati, Assam, from October 6 to 19, 2025, marking India’s growing status as a global badminton hub.
This is the second time India has hosted the event, the first being in Pune (2008). India competes in Group H alongside the UAE, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
The championship features two main events:
- Suhandinata Cup (Team Event)
- Eye-Level Cup (Individual Events)
A total of 36 nations are participating this year. Historically, India has secured 11 individual medals, including a gold medal in 2008. With this edition, India joins China, Indonesia, and Malaysia as one of the few Asian nations to host the event twice.
India Shines at World Para Athletics Championships 2025
The World Para Athletics Championships 2025, held in New Delhi, proved historic for India as athletes Nishad Kumar and Simran Sharma clinched gold medals, leading India to one of its best performances ever.
Simran Sharma’s triumph came in the T12 100m category (for athletes with visual impairment), while Nishad Kumar added another gold to India’s tally. India also secured bronze medals through Preethi Pal (Women’s 200m T35) and Pardeep Kumar (Men’s Discus Throw F64).
Overall, India earned a record 18 medals, comprising 6 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze, marking its best-ever performance at the championships and underscoring the nation’s rising dominance in para sports.
Nobel Prize 2025 – Honouring Global Excellence
The Nobel Prize remains one of the most esteemed international honors, awarded annually for exceptional contributions to Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace, and Economics.
The awards were established as per the will of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish inventor and industrialist born in 1833. Nobel, who held 355 patents, is best known for inventing dynamite. In his 1895 will, he dedicated 94% of his wealth to create the Nobel Foundation, which organizes the prizes.
The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901, five years after Nobel’s death, continuing his legacy of rewarding those who work for humanity’s advancement.
Valmiki Jayanti 2025 – Honouring the Adi Kavi
Valmiki Jayanti, also called Pargat Diwas, is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Maharishi Valmiki, the revered sage and author of the Ramayana. Known as the Adi Kavi (first poet), Valmiki is credited with introducing classical Sanskrit poetry and spreading values of truth, compassion, and equality.
In 2025, Valmiki Jayanti will be observed on Tuesday, October 7, coinciding with the Purnima (Full Moon Day) of the Ashwin month in the Hindu lunar calendar.
The Ramayana, composed by Maharishi Valmiki, contains around 24,000 verses divided into seven Kandas, narrating the divine journey of Lord Rama. The sage’s teachings continue to inspire moral and spiritual growth among millions of followers worldwide.
Review Questions
- The Union Cabinet has approved a nationwide celebration to commemorate
how many years of the national song “Vande Mataram”?
A. 100 years
B. 125 years
C. 150 years
D. 175 years
ANSWER: C - Which song is being commemorated for its 150th anniversary in India?
A. Jana Gana Mana
B. Saare Jahan Se Achha
C. Vande Mataram
D. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon
ANSWER: C - The first fully women-operated Central Store Unit of SECL has been
inaugurated in which state?
A. Jharkhand
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Odisha
D. Madhya Pradesh
ANSWER: B - Where is SECL’s fully women-operated Central Store Unit located?
A. Dhanbad
B. Korba
C. Bilaspur
D. Raigarh
ANSWER: B - After how many years did the BWF World Junior Championships return to
India?
A. 10 years
B. 15 years
C. 17 years
D. 20 years
ANSWER: C - Which Indian city is hosting the 2025 BWF World Junior Championships?
A. Hyderabad
B. Pune
C. Guwahati
D. Bengaluru
ANSWER: C - Who among the following Indian athletes won gold at the 2025 World Para
Athletics Championships in New Delhi?
A. Avani Lekhara and Devendra Jhajharia
B. Nishad Kumar and Simran Sharma
C. Mariyappan Thangavelu and Ekta Bhyan
D. Pramod Bhagat and Yogesh Kathuniya
ANSWER: B - In which year did India previously host the BWF World Junior Championships
before 2025?
A. 2006
B. 2008
C. 2010
D. 2012
ANSWER: B - Who are the winners of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
A. Svante Pääbo and Emmanuelle Charpentier
B. Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi
C. Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman
D. Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice
ANSWER: B - Valmiki Jayanti, also known as Pargat Diwas, is celebrated to honour which
revered sage?
A. Ved Vyasa
B. Valmiki
C. Agastya
D. Vishwamitra
ANSWER: B
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