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Current Affairs 06 October 2025
BRO Builds World’s Highest Road at 19,400 Feet
In a record-breaking engineering feat, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed the world’s highest motorable road at an altitude of 19,400 feet in Ladakh. The new road, built under Project Himank, runs through the Mig La Pass, surpassing BRO’s own previous record set at Umling La (19,024 ft) in 2021.
Part of the Likaru–Mig La–Fukche alignment, this road holds immense importance for both national security and tourism. Strategically, it provides a third critical route to Fukche, a forward area near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, enhancing connectivity to remote military zones and strengthening India’s border infrastructure.
Cyclone Shakti: A New Weather Challenge
Formed in October 2025 over the Arabian Sea, Cyclone Shakti symbolizes the increasing frequency of powerful tropical storms along India’s west coast. Although it is unlikely to make landfall, the cyclone has prompted high alerts in Maharashtra and Gujarat, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on the region’s weather systems.
Cyclone Shakti emerged through a typical tropical cyclogenesis process, fueled by sea surface temperatures above 27°C. The storm was named “Shakti” (meaning power or energy), a name suggested by Sri Lanka under the WMO/ESCAP panel’s naming convention.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Shakti falls under the “Severe Cyclonic Storm” category, with wind speeds ranging between 89–117 km/h. Its development underscores the need for advanced disaster preparedness and environmental planning in coastal regions.
Mirabai Chanu Shines Again at 2025 World Championships
India’s weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu marked a triumphant comeback by winning the silver medal in the 48 kg category at the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships held in Førde, Norway.
Her total lift of 199 kg set a new national record, reaffirming her as one of India’s greatest athletes. The gold medal went to Ri Song-gum of North Korea, who lifted 213 kg to set a world record, while Thanyathon Sukcharoen of Thailand claimed bronze with 198 kg.
Chanu’s performance adds another glorious chapter to her illustrious career and boosts India’s hopes ahead of future international tournaments.
India Receives ISSA Award for Expanding Social Security
At the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted India’s remarkable progress in widening social security coverage. Over the last decade, the coverage has grown from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, reaching over 940 million citizens.
This outstanding achievement was recognized with the International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security. The award ceremony saw participation from more than 1,200 delegates representing 163 countries.
A major factor behind this success is India’s push for digital public infrastructure, including initiatives like the e-Shram Portal, which connects over 31 crore unorganised sector workers with multiple welfare schemes in various Indian languages.
DRDO Named ‘Changemaker of the Year’
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) earned the Changemaker of the Year Award at the Business Line Changemaker Awards 2025 for its leadership in advancing indigenous defence technologies.
The award was received by Raja Babu Ummalaneni, Director General of Missiles & Strategic Systems, acknowledging DRDO’s consistent contribution to India’s self-reliance in defence research.
Established in 1958, DRDO remains India’s principal defence R&D agency. The Azim Premji Foundation was also honoured at the event, receiving the Iconic Changemaker Award for its impactful work in education reform and public health. Together, these recognitions celebrate India’s twin strengths — technological innovation and social development.
World Cerebral Palsy Day: Celebrating Inclusion
Observed every year on 6th October, World Cerebral Palsy Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals living with cerebral palsy. Established in 2012, this global campaign promotes inclusion, accessibility, and equal rights, ensuring that people with disabilities receive the opportunities and respect they deserve.
World Habitat Day: Building a Better Urban Future
Celebrated annually on the first Monday of October, World Habitat Day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985 and first observed in 1986. The day highlights the importance of sustainable urban development and adequate housing for all, urging nations to work collectively towards a future where every person enjoys a safe and dignified home.
Review Questions
- The BRO recently constructed the world’s highest motorable road at what
altitude?
A. 18,500 feet
B. 19,024 feet
C. 19,400 feet
D. 20,000 feet
ANSWER: C - The newly constructed world’s highest motorable road by BRO passes through
which pass?
A. Umling La Pass
B. Khardung La Pass
C. Mig La Pass
D. Chang La Pass
ANSWER: C - The BRO’s record-breaking road was constructed under which project?
A. Project Shivalik
B. Project Himank
C. Project Vijayak
D. Project Sampark
ANSWER: B - What was the previous record held by the BRO before constructing the road at
Mig La Pass?
A. Zoji La Pass (18,876 ft)
B. Umling La Pass (19,024 ft)
C. Chang La Pass (17,688 ft)
D. Khardung La Pass (18,379 ft)
ANSWER: B - Cyclone Shakti formed in October 2025 over which water body?
A. Bay of Bengal
B. Arabian Sea
C. Indian Ocean
D. South China Sea
ANSWER: B - The name “Shakti” for the 2025 cyclone was proposed by which country?
A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. Sri Lanka
D. Myanmar
ANSWER: C - Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in which category at the 2025 World
Weightlifting Championships?
A. 49 kg
B. 45 kg
C. 48 kg
D. 50 kg
ANSWER: C - The 2025 World Weightlifting Championships, where Mirabai Chanu
competed, was held in which country?
A. Sweden
B. Norway
C. Denmark
D. Germany
ANSWER: B - When is World Habitat Day observed globally each year?
A. October 1
B. First Monday of October
C. October 5
D. Last Sunday of September
ANSWER: B - India’s social security coverage increased from 19% in 2015 to what
percentage in 2025?
A. 52.7%
B. 60%
C. 64.3%
D. 70%
ANSWER: C
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