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Current Affairs 08 October 2025
Indian Air Force Day 2025
Indian Air Force Day is celebrated every year on October 8, and in 2025, it marks the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the Indian Air Force (IAF), established in 1932. The day is dedicated to honouring the bravery, professionalism, and dedication of IAF personnel who safeguard the nation’s skies.
The celebration includes air shows, parades, and exhibitions at various air bases across India, highlighting the country’s advancing aerial capabilities. The theme for the 2025 celebration emphasizes modernization and operational preparedness, blending India’s proud aviation heritage with the latest technological innovations.
Over the decades, the IAF has evolved into one of the most powerful air forces in the world. It has played key roles in several major operations such as:
- The 1947–48 Kashmir conflict
- The Indo-Pak wars of 1965 and 1971
- The Kargil War of 1999
- Various disaster relief missions and UN peacekeeping operations
The IAF functions through seven commands — five operational and two functional — under the leadership of the Air Chief Marshal. Entry into the IAF as an officer can be pursued through NDA, CDS, and AFCAT examinations.
Iran Approves Currency Redenomination to Tackle Inflation
In a major economic reform, the Iranian Parliament has approved a plan to remove four zeros from the national currency, the Rial, to address severe inflation and simplify financial transactions.
Due to years of economic instability and international sanctions, the free market exchange rate has reached approximately 1,150,000 rials per US dollar, causing major challenges in everyday transactions and accounting. The redenomination plan, approved in October 2025, aims to make the currency easier to use without changing its real value.
According to Shamsoldin Hossein, head of the Iranian Parliament’s Economic Commission, this reform will make the rial more practical for citizens. The transition will take place over three years, following a two-year preparation phase.
Key Facts:
- Country: Iran
- Currency: Rial
- Exchange Rate: ~1,150,000 rials per USD (free market)
- Reform: Removal of four zeros from the Rial
- Transition Period: 5 years (2-year prep + 3-year implementation)
Philippines Launches Southeast Asia’s First Coral Cryobank
In a groundbreaking step for marine conservation, the Philippines has established Southeast Asia’s first Coral Larvae Cryobank, a facility designed to preserve coral genetic material and protect reef ecosystems.
This initiative comes amid rising threats to global coral populations due to climate change, bleaching, and pollution. The cryobank is part of a multinational collaboration involving institutions from the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Using cryopreservation technology, coral larvae are frozen at –196°C in liquid nitrogen to pause all biological activity, allowing them to be revived later for reef restoration and biodiversity conservation. The project is especially significant for the Coral Triangle, often referred to as the “Amazon of the Seas”, known for its rich marine biodiversity.
Types of Coral Reefs:
- Fringing Reefs – Found close to shorelines
- Barrier Reefs – Located farther offshore, separated by lagoons
- Atolls – Circular reefs surrounding submerged volcanic islands
India Mobile Congress 2025
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology exhibition, at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi.
The event brings together innovators, startups, and industry leaders to discuss themes such as Quantum Communication, Financial Fraud Prevention, 6G Technology, Optical Networks, and Semiconductors. The Prime Minister highlighted that India’s indigenous technological ecosystem is a key driver toward achieving the ‘India 6G Vision 2030’.
Organized jointly by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), IMC 2025 is being held from October 8–11 under the theme “Innovate to Transform.” The event underscores India’s growing role in driving digital innovation, connectivity, and societal transformation.
Abhidhamma Divas 2025
An International Conference on the theme “The Relevance of Abhidhamma in Understanding Buddhist Thought: Text, Tradition and Contemporary Perspectives” was organized to mark Abhidhamma Divas.
This occasion commemorates the event when Lord Buddha delivered the Abhidhamma teachings to the deities of Tavatimsa Heaven, led by his mother Mahamaya, and later shared them with Arahant Sariputta.
The conference explored the philosophical, ethical, and psychological dimensions of the Abhidhamma and its significance in the present day. The Government of India has recognized Pali as a Classical Language, acknowledging its importance as the original language of the Theravada Buddhist Canon, which includes the Abhidhamma Pitaka.
Review Questions
- When is Indian Air Force Day 2025 celebrated?
A. October 6
B. October 8
C. October 10
D. October 12
ANSWER: B - Which anniversary of the Indian Air Force was celebrated in 2025?
A. 90th
B. 91st
C. 93rd
D. 95th
ANSWER: C - In which year was the Indian Air Force founded?
A. 1930
B. 1932
C. 1935
D. 1947
ANSWER: B - Which country launched Southeast Asia’s first Coral Larvae Cryobank?
A. Indonesia
B. Malaysia
C. Philippines
D. Vietnam
ANSWER: C - What is the main purpose of the Coral Larvae Cryobank?
A. To promote coral-based tourism
B. To preserve coral genetic diversity and reef ecosystems
C. To sell preserved coral larvae for research
D. To develop coral-based biofuels
ANSWER: B - What is the typical temperature used in cryopreservation?
A. –50°C
B. –100°C
C. –150°C
D. –196°C
ANSWER: D - What is the Coral Triangle often referred to as?
A. The Heart of the Ocean
B. The Amazon of the Seas
C. The Marine Garden of Asia
D. The Blue Triangle
ANSWER: B - What major monetary reform has been approved by Iran’s parliament?
A. Introduction of digital currency
B. Removal of four zeros from the rial
C. Pegging the rial to the euro
D. Launch of gold-backed notes
ANSWER: B - Where was the International Abhidhamma Day 2025 celebrated?
A. Bodh Gaya
B. Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida
C. Nalanda University
D. Lucknow Buddhist Centre
ANSWER: B - Who inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025?
A. President Droupadi Murmu
B. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
C. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
D. Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
ANSWER:C
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