Current Affairs 04 October 2025

Cyclone Shakhti Approaches Gujarat Coast, Expected to Intensify.

• Cyclone Shakhti: The first cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea during the post-monsoon season.
• Origin: The storm, named Shakhti by Sri Lanka.
• The cyclone is expected to affect the Gujarat coast, particularly around Dwarka.

Maharashtra Introduces E-Bond System for Import and Export Businesses.

• The Maharashtra government has introduced the E-Bond system to replace traditional stamp paper bonds for import and export businesses.
• Maharashtra becomes the 16th state in India to adopt digital bonds.
• The transition to digital bonds aims to reduce paperwork, streamline the process, and boost efficiency in the import-export sector.

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Launches "Namo Van" in Manesar.

• Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav laid the foundation for Namo Van in Manesar to kickstart Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations.
• Theme for Wildlife Week: This year’s theme, Sewa Parv.
• A plantation drive was conducted under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign.
• Wildlife Week aims to raise awareness about India’s rich biodiversity and the need for protecting its flora and fauna.

Indian Navy showcases global submarine rescue capability at XPR-25.

• The Indian Navy showcased its submarine rescue capabilities during Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR-25), hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
• The exercise marked India’s DSRV’s first-ever dive outside the Indian Ocean Region.
• The Submarine Rescue Unit (East), aboard INS Nistar, conducted multiple successful submarine rescue operations.

India to Host UNTCC Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi.

• The Indian Army will host the Chiefs' Conclave of the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) in New Delhi.
• The Conclave will gather senior military leadership from over 30 nations to discuss the future of UN peacekeeping, with a focus on strengthening cooperation and enhancing preparedness.