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Current Affairs 25 October 2025
Disarmament Week 2025 (24–30 October)
Every year, the United Nations observes Disarmament Week from 24th to 30th October, coinciding with the UN’s founding anniversary. The week serves to raise global awareness about the importance of disarmament and arms control in maintaining international peace, security, and sustainable development.
The observance was initially proposed in the Final Document of the 1978 UN General Assembly’s Special Session on Disarmament (Resolution S-10/2). Later, through Resolution 50/72 B (1995), the UN General Assembly encouraged active participation from governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to mark the event annually.
Disarmament has remained a core objective of the UN since its establishment in 1945, aiming to reduce weapon stockpiles and foster trust and dialogue among nations instead of fear and military escalation.
Key Objectives of Disarmament Week:
- Promote global peace and stability
- Protect civilians and uphold human rights
- Build mutual trust among nations
- Encourage sustainable development through responsible resource use
Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2025
The Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week 2025 focuses on the theme “Minds Over AI: MIL in Digital Spaces.” The theme reflects how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the production, distribution, and consumption of information globally.
As AI algorithms increasingly influence news feeds, search results, and content generation, media literacy has become crucial. The theme underscores that human intelligence, ethics, and judgment must always guide technology—not the reverse.
Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is the ability to access, evaluate, use, and create information responsibly across all forms of media — print, broadcast, and digital.
MIL encourages individuals to ask:
- How reliable is this information?
- What are my rights and duties in the digital world?
- How can I use and share information ethically?
By developing these critical skills, people can navigate the digital world responsibly and contribute positively to online spaces.
India Re-Elected Vice-Chair of COP10 Bureau on Anti-Doping
India has been re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, reaffirming its global leadership in promoting clean and fair sports.
The election took place during the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10), held at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, from 20–22 October 2025.
The Indian delegation was led by Hari Ranjan Rao (Secretary, Sports) and Anant Kumar (Director General, NADA). They interacted with representatives from over 190 member states, as well as organizations such as the International Olympic Committee (IOC), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and the African Union.
India will serve as Vice-Chair for the Asia-Pacific region (Group IV) for the 2025–2027 term. This role enhances India’s voice in shaping global anti-doping policies and international collaboration.
Other Elected Members of the COP10 Bureau:
- Chairperson: Azerbaijan
- Regional Vice-Chairs: Brazil, Zambia, and Saudi Arabia
Rohit Sharma Surpasses Ganguly as India’s 3rd-Highest ODI Run-Scorer
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma achieved another milestone by surpassing Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The record was set during his 73-run innings against Australia in the second ODI.
Rohit Sharma’s ODI Achievements:
- Highest Individual ODI Score: 264 vs Sri Lanka (World Record)
- ODI Centuries: 32 (Third-most by an Indian after Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar)
- ODI Fifties: 59
His consistent performances have made him one of the most dependable openers in world cricket.
Jammu & Kashmir Revives the 150-Year-Old ‘Darbar Move’ Tradition
The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to restore the historic “Darbar Move” tradition, which had been discontinued four years ago. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the revival, fulfilling a significant administrative promise.
The Darbar Move is a biannual transfer of government offices between Srinagar (summer capital) and Jammu (winter capital). It was initiated in 1872 by Maharaja Gulab Singh, the first Dogra ruler, to ensure smooth governance during the harsh winter months when access to the Kashmir Valley was difficult.
This restoration aims to preserve cultural heritage while maintaining administrative efficiency across both regions.
Bajrang Setu: India’s First Glass Suspension Bridge in Rishikesh
A major engineering and tourism milestone is taking shape in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, with the nearing completion of Bajrang Setu — India’s first glass suspension bridge. Scheduled to open by December 2025, it will stand as a modern replacement for the historic Laxman Jhula, which was closed in 2019 due to structural weakness.
Bajrang Setu – Key Highlights:
- Length: 132 meters
- Width: 8 meters
- Estimated Cost: ₹60 crore
- Location: Downstream of the old Laxman Jhula
The Laxman Jhula, built in 1929, was a century-old symbol of spirituality and adventure tourism in Rishikesh. Bajrang Setu aims to continue that legacy with enhanced safety standards and a world-class design that promises to become a new landmark for pilgrims and travelers alike.
✅ Summary:
From promoting peace through Disarmament Week, fostering digital responsibility in Global MIL Week, advancing clean sports at COP10, to celebrating India’s sporting and infrastructural achievements — October 2025 has been a month of global engagement and national pride.
Review Questions
- What is the theme for Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week
2025?
A. Media and Youth: Building a Digital Future
B. Minds Over AI: MIL in Digital Spaces
C. Information for All: The Digital Pathway
D. Ethical AI and Human Values
ANSWER: B - What does Media and Information Literacy (MIL) primarily focus on?
A. Learning computer programming
B. Using artificial intelligence tools
C. Accessing, evaluating, and creating information responsibly
D. Promoting entertainment media
ANSWER: C - When is Disarmament Week observed every year?
A. 21 to 27 October
B. 24 to 30 October
C. 25 to 31 October
D. 1 to 7 November
ANSWER: B - Disarmament Week begins on the anniversary of which organization’s
founding?
A. World Health Organization
B. United Nations
C. UNESCO
D. World Bank
ANSWER: B - When was the observance of Disarmament Week first proposed?
A. 1978
B. 1982
C. 1990
D. 1995
ANSWER: A - Under which resolution did the UNGA encourage active participation in
Disarmament Week in 1995?
A. Resolution 50/60 A
B. Resolution 50/72 B
C. Resolution 48/91
D. Resolution 52/34
ANSWER: B - India has been re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau under
which convention?
A. UN Convention Against Corruption
B. International Convention against Doping in Sport
C. Paris Agreement on Climate Change
D. International Olympic Charter
ANSWER: B - Where was the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) held in
2025?
A. Geneva
B. New Delhi
C. Paris
D. London
ANSWER: C - Which Indian cricketer became the third-highest run-scorer in ODIs, surpassing
Sourav Ganguly?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Shikhar Dhawan
C. Rohit Sharma
D. KL Rahul
ANSWER: C - What is the name of the new suspension bridge being built over the Ganga
River in Rishikesh?
A. Lakshman Jhula
B. Bajrang Setu
C. Ram Setu
D. Ganga Dham Bridge
ANSWER: B
