Read Daily Current Affairs Article of 5 October 2025
SSC Important Current Affairs Digest
Key Updates for Government Exam Aspirants
1. National Affairs & Government Schemes
PM-SURAJ Portal: Empowering Marginalized Communities
The Prime Minister recently launched the PM-SURAJ (Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan) portal. This is a significant step towards strengthening the commitment to social justice and inclusion.
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- Aim: To provide credit support to entrepreneurs from disadvantaged sections of society.
- Beneficiaries: Individuals from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Sanitation Workers.
- Significance: It is a centralized portal that facilitates the application for credit linkages and other government schemes without middlemen.
- Syllabus Link: Government Policies & Schemes for Welfare.
India's Chandrayaan-4 Mission Enters Final Stage of Preparation
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is in the final stages of preparing for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, aimed at achieving a historic sample return from the Moon.
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- Objective: To land on the lunar surface, collect soil and rock samples, and return them to Earth for analysis.
- Significance: This will make India only the fourth country after the USA, Russia, and China to achieve this feat.
- Related Term: The mission is expected to be a collaboration between ISRO's Gaganyaan-class launch vehicle and a complex lunar module.
2. International Affairs
India Ranked 3rd Largest Solar Power Producer in 2024
According to a global report by Ember, India has surpassed the United States to become the world's third-largest producer of solar power in 2024.
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- Global Rank: 1. China, 2. European Union (as a bloc), 3. India.
- India's Target: Part of the goal to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
- Leading States: Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Karnataka lead in solar power generation.
India and UK Finalise Crucial Round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Talks
India and the United Kingdom have concluded a crucial round of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the aim of finalizing the deal by the end of 2025.
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- Key Focus Areas: Reducing tariffs on Indian goods (like textiles, automobiles) and easier visa norms for Indian professionals.
- Significance: This FTA is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade and investment.
3. States Affairs
Uttarakhand Launches 'Shakti Sadan' for Women's Safety
The Uttarakhand government has launched the 'Shakti Sadan' initiative to provide integrated support to women affected by violence.
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- State: Uttarakhand.
- Objective: To provide immediate medical, legal, and psychological aid to women victims under one roof.
Haryana's 'Mera Pani-Meri Virasat' Scheme for Water Conservation
To combat groundwater depletion, the Haryana government is promoting the 'Mera Pani-Meri Virasat' scheme.
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- State: Haryana.
- Objective: To encourage farmers to shift from water-intensive paddy cultivation to less water-consuming crops like maize, pulses, and cotton.
4. Important Days & Appointments
World Teachers' Day - 5th October
- Observed On: 5th October every year.
- 2025 Theme: "Teachers: Shaping Futures, Building Resilience."
- Aim: To appreciate and honor teachers for their contributions to education and society.
Dr. A. S. Kiran Kumar Reappointed as VC of Sri Sathya Sai University
Eminent scientist and former ISRO Chairman, Dr. A. S. Kiran Kumar, has been reappointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning.
5. Defence & Sports
Project-75I: Mazagon Dock Signs Contract with German Submarine Manufacturer
In a major boost to the Indian Navy, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) signed a contract with Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to build six advanced conventional submarines.
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- Project Name: Project-75I (India).
- Key Feature: These submarines will be equipped with Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology, allowing them to stay submerged for longer durations.
- Significance: A key initiative under the "Make in India" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" in the defence sector.
India to Host 2026 ICC T20 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that India will host the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
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- This will be the third time India will host a T20 World Cup (previously in 2016 and co-hosted in 2021).
Quick Revision Box:
- New Portal: PM-SURAJ Portal for marginalized communities.
- Space Mission: Chandrayaan-4 (Sample Return).
- Solar Power: India is 3rd globally.
- Defence Deal: Project-75I with German collaboration.
- State Schemes: 'Shakti Sadan' (UK) & 'Mera Pani-Meri Virasat' (HR).
- Important Day: World Teachers' Day (Oct 5).
- Sports: India to host 2026 T20 World Cup.
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