Weekly Current Affairs (12th October to 18th October 2025)

Weekly Current Affairs (12th October to 18th October 2025)

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Category : International Published on: October 19 2025

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  • China Imposes Stricter Controls on Rare-Earth Exports, Raising Global Tech and Security Concerns
  • India and the UK launch the Connectivity & Innovation Centre to advance secure, innovative telecom and digital inclusion.
  • India represented by Kirti Vardhan Singh at historic Sharm El-Sheikh Gaza Peace Summit, supporting ceasefire, reconstruction, and regional stability.
  • Palau hosted the world’s first live underwater interview, raising global awareness about ocean conservation and the risks of rising sea levels.
  • According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, Singapore tops the list with 193 visa-free destinations, while India ranks 85th with access to 59 countries.
  • India and Mongolia deepen cooperation with 10 MoUs covering aid, heritage, immigration, geology, cooperatives, and digital solutions.
  • Amid youth-led protests over power and water shortages, Madagascar’s military seized control, highlighting the country’s ongoing political instability.
  • Maldives becomes the first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis.
  • Uruguay becomes the first Latin American country to legalize euthanasia, allowing terminally ill adults to choose a dignified death.
  • India elected unopposed to UN Human Rights Council for 2026–28, reaffirming its commitment to global human rights.
  • India and Kyrgyz Republic agreed to strengthen cooperation on counterterrorism and regional security, highlighting India’s role as a reliable Central Asia partner.
  • Trump administration announces plan to double U.S. financial aid for Argentina to $40 billion to stabilize its economy.
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