Current Affairs 25 October 2025

India retains its position as Vice-Chair of the COP10 Bureau on Anti-Doping.

India has been re-elected as the Vice-Chair of the COP10 Bureau under the International Convention against Doping in Sport.
The announcement was made during the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) held from 20–22 October 2025 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
The re-election highlights India’s continued commitment to clean sport and strong anti-doping governance.
The session also celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Convention, the only legally binding international framework to eliminate doping in sports.

Pay with Mutual Fund is a groundbreaking UPI feature that enables users to make real-time payments directly from their liquid mutual fund holdings.
The system eliminates the need for fund transfers to a bank account before payments, allowing users to instantly redeem mutual fund units for transactions.
Backed by ICICI Prudential AMC, Bajaj Finserv AMC, and Curie Money.

Adani Power’s Godda Ultra Super Critical Thermal Plant in Jharkhand will now connect to the national electricity grid in addition to its original role of exporting power to Bangladesh.
The plant, with a capacity of 1,600 MW, was previously dedicated to cross-border power supply but will now also support India’s domestic electricity demand.

UPI Help is an AI-powered digital assistant launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to enhance user experience and trust in digital transactions.
The tool aims to simplify grievance redressal, track transactions, and resolve common payment issues like failed transactions, delayed payments, and autopay mandate queries.

Kashmir’s New Chrysanthemum Garden, Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, to Open Near Zabarwan Range.
Chrysanthemums, belonging to the Asteraceae family, are popular for their medicinal properties and use in aromatic beverages.
Chrysanthemums are rich in phenolic compounds, known for their antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties.