Current Affairs 06 October 2025

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Shyamji Krishna Verma

Shyamji Krishna Verma (04 October 1857– 30 March 1930) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter, lawyer, and nationalist revolutionary known for his strong advocacy of Indian self-rule. Born in Mandvi, Gujarat, he was deeply influenced by Swami Dayanand Saraswati and the teachings of Arya Samaj. In 1905, he founded the India House and Indian Home Rule Society in London. He also started publications such as “The Indian Sociologist”, which played a vital role in spreading nationalist ideas across Europe.

60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between India Singapore 

The “India–Singapore @60: Partnership for Growth & Engagement” business session was held on 4 October 2025 in Singapore, marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The event was co-organized by FICCI, CII, and ASSOCHAM.

ICGS Akshar Commissioned into Indian Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar was commissioned on 4 October 2025 at Puducherry. Built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), the vessel is the second in the Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) series. The name “Akshar”, meaning imperishable.

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Supreme Court Judgement on Teacher’s Eligibility Test

The Supreme Court’s September 1, 2025 judgment has made it mandatory for all in-service teachers from Classes 1 to 8 in non-minority schools to clear the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) within two years, failing which they will face compulsory retirement. 

The ruling has triggered widespread concern among States, particularly Tamil Nadu, which employs around 4.49 lakh teachers, of whom 3.9 lakh are non-TET qualified. 

The State has filed a review petition, arguing that this order could lead to a collapse of the school system and violate Article 21A of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14. The Court exempted teachers with less than five years of service left from taking the TET but made it mandatory for others. It also questioned the 2014 Pramati Educational Trust judgment, which excluded minority institutions from the purview of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, suggesting the need to revisit this exemption.

Ig Nobel Prize 2025

The 2025 Ig Nobel Prizes were announced recently. The awards, started in 1991, are organized by the magazine Annals of Improbable Research and presented annually in Boston, Massachusetts. 

• In 2025, two Indian scientists, Vikash Kumar and Sarthak Mittal from Uttar Pradesh, won the Ig Nobel Prize in Engineering Design (Ergonomics) for their unique study on how the experience of a shoe rack changes when it contains foul-smelling shoes. 
• Each Ig Nobel winner receives a 10 trillion Zimbabwean dollar note—a humorous contrast to the Nobel Prize, which awards a gold medal and 11 million Swedish kronor. 
• Prof. Andre Geim of the University of Manchester remains the only person to have won both an Ig Nobel (2000) and a Nobel Prize (2010) for his work on graphene.

First Woman Prime Minister of Japan

Sanae Takaichi, a 64-year-old conservative politician, has made history by becoming the first woman Prime Minister of Japan after being elected as the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

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Swachh Andhra Awards 2025

In Swachh Andhra Awards 2025, 69 State-level awards across 21 categories will be presented. At the district level, 1,257 awards will be given away. The categories include Swachh Municipalities, Swachh Gram Panchayats, Swachh Schools, Swachh Hospitals, Swachh Offices, Swachh Rythu Bazaars, Swachh Bus Stations, and Swachh Industries.

The Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) has bagged four State-level honours at the Swachh Andhra Awards, The MEPMA won the Best Social Media Management Award.

• In addition, three of MEPMA’s Slum Level Federations from Prakasam, Srikakulam, and Visakhapatnam districts received awards in the Terrace Garden and Home Compost categories.
• Six municipalities have been selected for the State-level honors Mangalagiri–Tadepalli Municipal Corporation, Tadipatri, Bobbili, Palamaneru, Atmakur, and Kuppam. 
• Six gram panchayats — Chowduvada (Anakapalli), R.L. Puram (Prakasam), Lolla (Konaseema), Challapalli (Krishna), Chennuru (Kadapa), and Kanamakulapalle (Chittoor) — will also receive the awards.
• The NTR District bagged eight state-level Swachh Andhra Awards-2025 and 50 district-level awards in various categories.
• Guntur district has secured five state-level and 48 district-level awards across various categories.

Defence Manufacturing Unit in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is set to become a major hub for defence manufacturing with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) planning to set up an integrated weapons system and propellant manufacturing unit near Donakonda in Prakasam district. 

The company will invest Rs 1,200 crore in the project, which is expected to provide 600 direct jobs and another 1,000 indirect employment opportunities.

A defence manufacturing unit was already being developed at Madakasira in Sri Sathya Sai district by Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, a Bharat Forge subsidiary which is investing Rs 2,400 crore.

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