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Current Affairs 09 October 2025
Khaled El-Enany Poised to Become First Arab UNESCO Chief
Egypt’s former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Dr. Khaled El-Enany, is set to create history as the first Arab to lead UNESCO. He is expected to succeed France’s Audrey Azoulay and assume the role of Director-General in early 2026 for a four-year term.
The final phase of his appointment will take place during the UNESCO General Conference in November 2025, where all 194 member nations will cast their votes.
If confirmed, El-Enany’s leadership will mark a significant milestone, as it would be the first time an Arab representative heads the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)—a body central to promoting global cooperation in education, science, culture, and heritage.
e-NAM Expands with Addition of Nine New Commodities
The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform has added nine new agricultural commodities, further enhancing its reach as India’s largest digital marketplace for farm produce.
Launched in 2016, e-NAM connects mandis across states, allowing farmers, traders, and buyers to conduct transparent and efficient online trading. The initiative aims to improve market access, promote quality-based pricing, and reduce dependence on intermediaries.
New Commodities Added in October 2025:
- Green Tea
- Tea
- Ashwagandha Dry Roots
- Mustard Oil
- Lavender Oil
- Mentha Oil
- Virgin Olive Oil
- Lavender Dried Flowers
- Broken Rice
This expansion strengthens India’s goal of creating a unified national market for agricultural products, benefitting both farmers and consumers.
WHO Warns of Rising Teen Vaping Crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded an alarm over the rapid surge in teenage vaping, calling it a global addiction risk.
According to the organization’s first-ever global estimate, around 15 million adolescents aged 13–15 are currently using e-cigarettes. In total, there are now over 100 million vape users worldwide, including 86 million adults, predominantly in high-income countries.
Key Figures from the Report:
- 15 million teens aged 13–15 use e-cigarettes
- Teenagers are nine times more likely to vape than adults
- Over 100 million global users, including 86 million adults
WHO has urged governments to tighten regulations on e-cigarette sales and advertising to protect young people from nicotine dependency.
India Launches Five Major Wildlife Conservation Projects
Celebrating Wildlife Week 2025, the Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav unveiled five new national conservation projects at IGNFA, Dehradun. The theme of this year’s celebrations, “Human–Wildlife Coexistence,” underscores India’s vision of balancing development with biodiversity preservation.
Five National Initiatives Introduced:
- Project Dolphin (Phase II): Expands habitat protection for river and marine dolphins, addressing pollution, fishing threats, and noise levels.
- Project Sloth Bear: Implements measures to counter habitat loss, human–bear conflicts, and poaching.
- Project Gharial: Focuses on restoring nesting sites, improving river ecosystems, and strengthening breeding programs.
- Centre of Excellence for Human–Wildlife Conflict (CoE-HWC): To be set up at SACON for developing AI-based monitoring and conflict mitigation tools.
- Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves Initiative: Seeks to safeguard tiger populations beyond protected zones through community engagement and advanced surveillance.
These projects reaffirm India’s leadership in science-backed wildlife conservation and sustainable coexistence.
Indian Peacekeepers Recognized by UNISFA
Indian troops serving in the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) have been honoured for their exceptional dedication in the conflict-prone region between Sudan and South Sudan.
India has a long and distinguished record in UN peacekeeping, having deployed over 2.9 lakh personnel across more than 50 missions since the 1950s.
At present, over 5,000 Indian peacekeepers are serving in nine of the eleven active UN missions, making India the largest contributor to global peacekeeping efforts.
Tragically, nearly 180 Indian soldiers have sacrificed their lives while serving under the UN flag, embodying India’s unwavering commitment to world peace.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Named Brand Ambassador of Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to reach the International Space Station (ISS), has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 — the country’s largest school-based innovation hackathon.
Launched on 23 September 2025, the initiative is jointly organized by the Ministry of Education, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and AICTE. It aims to inspire over one crore students from 1.5 lakh schools to design solutions for real-world challenges.
Key Themes of Buildathon 2025:
- Atmanirbhar Bharat: Encouraging self-reliant innovation
- Swadeshi: Promoting indigenous technologies
- Vocal for Local: Supporting local industries and crafts
- Samriddhi: Fostering sustainable growth and prosperity
The program reflects India’s growing emphasis on innovation-driven education and youth empowerment.
World Postal Day 2025
Every year, World Postal Day is observed on 9 October to highlight the vital role of the postal network in connecting people and facilitating trade globally.
The observance commemorates the founding of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in Bern, Switzerland, in 1874. The UPU Congress held in Tokyo in 1969 officially designated this anniversary as World Postal Day.
The day celebrates the postal sector’s contribution to social and economic development, even in the digital age.
Review Questions
- When was the e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) launched?
A. 2014
B. 2015
C. 2016
D. 2017
ANSWER: C - What is the primary purpose of the e-NAM platform?
A. To provide crop insurance to farmers
B. To facilitate online trading of agricultural commodities
C. To offer digital loans to rural entrepreneurs
D. To promote organic farming techniques
ANSWER: B - Wildlife Week 2025 focused on which theme?
A. Wildlife for a Better Planet
B. Protecting Our Forests
C. Human–Wildlife Coexistence
D. Biodiversity and Climate Action
ANSWER: C - Where were the Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations held?
A. New Delhi
B. Dehradun
C. Bhopal
D. Pune
ANSWER: B - How many new national projects were launched during Wildlife Week 2025?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
ANSWER: C - Indian peacekeepers were honoured for their service in which UN mission?
A. UNIFIL – Lebanon
B. UNMISS – South Sudan
C. UNISFA – Abyei
D. MONUSCO – Congo
ANSWER: C - The Abyei region is disputed between which two countries?
A. Sudan and Ethiopia
B. Sudan and South Sudan
C. Egypt and Sudan
D. Kenya and South Sudan
ANSWER: B - Who is the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS)?
A. Rakesh Sharma
B. Wing Commander Rajiv Mishra
C. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
D. Commander Anil Kumar
ANSWER: C - Dr. Khaled El-Enany is set to become the first Arab Director-General of which
organization?
A. United Nations
B. UNESCO
C. WHO
D. IMF
ANSWER: B - On which date is World Postal Day celebrated every year?
A. 5 October
B. 7 October
C. 9 October
D. 10 October
ANSWER:C
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