Daily Current Affairs 19th to 21st October 2025
બેંકિંગ, ફાઇનાન્સ અને વ્યવસાય
સરકારે SBIના MD પદ સહિત ટોચની જાહેર ક્ષેત્રની બેંકોના નેતૃત્વની ભૂમિકાઓ ખાનગી ક્ષેત્રના વ્યાવસાયિકો માટે ખોલી
ભારત સરકારે એક મોટો નીતિગત સુધારો રજૂ કર્યો છે જેમાં ખાનગી ક્ષેત્રના વ્યાવસાયિકોને જાહેર ક્ષેત્રની બેંકો (PSBs) માં ટોચના મેનેજમેન્ટ ભૂમિકાઓ માટે અરજી કરવાની મંજૂરી આપવામાં આવી છે , જેમાં સ્ટેટ બેંક ઓફ ઈન્ડિયા (SBI) માં મેનેજિંગ ડિરેક્ટર (MD) પદનો સમાવેશ થાય છે . આ પહેલા ફક્ત આંતરિક પીએસબી ઉમેદવારોને મુખ્ય નેતૃત્વ ભૂમિકાઓ માટે નિયુક્ત કરવાની પ્રથાથી નોંધપાત્ર પરિવર્તન દર્શાવે છે.NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS
Unique Identification Authority of India Launches Nationwide Mascot Design Contest for Aadhaar
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced a nationwide Mascot Design Contest to find an official visual ambassador for Aadhaar. The contest is being hosted on the MyGov platform and is open until 31 October 2025.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Uruguay Becomes First Latin American Nation to Legalise Euthanasia Through Legislation
On 15 October 2025, Uruguay became the first Latin American country to legalise euthanasia through legislation, decriminalising medically assisted dying for patients with incurable illnesses causing unbearable suffering
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
Akkai Padmashali Named First Transgender Representative from Karnataka on Supreme Court-Appointed Committee
Trans rights activist Akkai Padmashali has been appointed to a Supreme Court-appointed committee tasked with formulating an equal opportunity policy for the protection of transgender rights.
DEFENCE NEWS
Rajnath Singh Inaugurates New Tejas Mk1A and HTT-40 Production Lines at HAL Nashik to Boost Defence Self-Reliance
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the third production line of HAL’s Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft and the second production line of the HTT-40 trainer aircraft at HAL’s Nashik facility, and flagged off the first Tejas jet from the new line.
MOUS AND AGREEMENT
AR Rahman Launches Secret Mountain with Google Cloud, Introducing AI-Powered Digital Avatars
AR Rahman, the acclaimed music composer, has partnered with Google Cloud to launch Secret Mountain, an immersive entertainment venture integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with music and culture.
SPORTS NEWS
Cape Verde Becomes Second-Smallest Nation to Qualify for FIFA World Cup
In a historic sporting milestone, Cape Verde has become the second-smallest nation after Iceland (2018) to qualify for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup. This achievement has drawn global attention to the Atlantic Island nation’s sporting progress and geopolitical identity.
IMPORTANT DAYS
On 20th October, National Solidarity Day is observed.
National Solidarity Day is observed on 20th October, This day serves for the war bravery, honouring the War soldier’s family and honouring the defence armed forces in Military, Navy and Air soldiers. It’s our duty to stand for the nation and salute and honour on this National Solidarity Day for our Soldiers who protect our country and Ourselves.
