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

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: October 19 2025

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For the first time in India, the Araneus nox spider was recorded in Kerala’s Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, adding a new species to the country’s arachnid diversity.
According to the IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 report, climate change, invasive species, and wildlife diseases are threatening natural World Heritage sites, with India’s Manas, Sundarbans, and Western Ghats facing significant concern.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched CDS General Anil Chauhan’s book ‘Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II: Shaping a Future Ready Force’, showcasing a visionary roadmap for India’s future-ready armed forces.

Amit Shah launched ‘Bank in a Box’ to modernise Urban Cooperative Banks with digital banking, AI fraud prevention and cybersecurity.
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E-Samudra was launched as a single digital platform to modernise India’s maritime administration.
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World Lion Day is observed on 10 August to promote lion conservation and protect Asiatic lions.
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The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 proposes changing Kerala’s name to Keralam.
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India gifted five peacocks, including a rare white male, to the UN Office at Geneva.
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Physicist Deepak Dhar received the 2026 Dirac Medal from ICTP for his contributions to statistical physics.
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Mohsen Rezaee was appointed Secretary and Head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
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ED Director Rahul Navin received a one-year extension until 13 August 2027.
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Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, proposing an independent National Tribunals Commission.
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Puducherry Police received the President’s Colour, becoming the 18th police force to receive the honour.
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Weekly Current Affairs (12th October to 18th October 2025)