TLDR;
This video provides a comprehensive overview of current affairs, covering topics such as the Finance Commission, United Nations Human Rights Council, PM Gati Shakti Yojana, Henley Passport Index, Ramsar Sites in India, Right to Disconnect Bill, UPSC, anti-drone system "Saksham", recent appointments, various schemes, World Health Summit, Asian Aquatic Championships, and more. It also includes a revision segment with quick questions and answers.
- The 16th Finance Commission's tenure has been extended, and Arvind Pangaria is the chairperson.
- India has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the term 2026-2028.
- The Henley Passport Index ranks India at 85, with Singapore at the top.
- Kerala has introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill to allow employees to disconnect from work after hours.
- The Indian Army has developed an indigenous anti-drone system named "Saksham."
Finance Commission [2:03]
The Government of India has extended the tenure of the 16th Finance Commission by one month, setting the new deadline for submission to November 30, 2025. Arvind Pangaria is the chairperson of the 16th Finance Commission, which is a constitutional body established under Article 280. The commission consists of five members and is constituted by the President. First commission was formed in 1951, with KC Niyogi as its chairperson. The commission's primary function is to distribute taxes between the Centre and the State, and its tenure is five years. The 15th Finance Commission was headed by NK Singh ji. The 16th Finance Commission was formed on December 31, 2023, and its tenure will last for five years from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The commission submits its report to the President, who is also responsible for the removal of its members.
OSA Paper Questions [7:00]
The Chola Navy expanded its area in the expedition against Indonesia and Sri Lanka. The main objective of PM Gatishakti Yojana is to develop railway road ports. India's membership has recently been unopposed once again in the United Nations Human Rights Council, from the term of 2026 to 2028. The United Nations Human Rights Council is a council which works to save the human rights of the people. It was made in 2006 and works under the United Nations General Assembly. Its headquarters is inside Geneva. The council has a total of 47 members from different countries, with 13 countries from the Asia Pacific area, including India. India has been selected as its member for the period from 2026 to 2028. India was appointed as its member for the first time between 2006 and 2007, and the last time India was appointed was between 2022 and 2024. India has become its member seven times. The National Human Rights Council inside India has its headquarter inside Delhi, within the Ministry of Home Affairs. It was formed in 1993, and its present time head is Rama Subramayam.
Fundamental Duties and Historical Matching [12:07]
The Swaran Singh Committee was formed, and fundamental duties were added through the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act in 1976, initially adding 10 duties, later 11. Usha Mehta's name is associated with radio activity during the Quit India Movement, and Aruna Asaf Ali's name is associated with underground movements. The correct match is 3 4 1 2.
Cambodia-Thailand Conflict and FIKI Appointment [13:50]
The conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in 2025 was regarding the Prah Vihar Temple. Anant Goyaka has been appointed President of FIKI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) for 2025-26. FIKI is an organization in India that works for the industrial area. Anant Goyaka is replacing Harsh Vardhan Agarwal ji. Fiki was formed in 1927, and its headquarters will be inside Delhi. The Ministry of Commerce regulates it.
Schemes and Government Acts [17:06]
The correct combinations of schemes and their years are: Right to Education 2009, Ayushman Bharat Yojana 2018, and PM Awas Yojana 2015. The direct system was introduced in the Government of India Act 1919.
Henley Passport Index 2025 [18:37]
As per the Henley Passport Index 2025, India's rank is 85. The Henley Passport Index comes four times a year and tells which countries you can visit visa-free. In the previous ranking, India was at 77. According to the ranking of October 2025, Singapore is at number one, with 195 countries where you can travel visa free. South Korea is at second place, and Japan is at third place. As per last year's data, India was at number 80 in 2024. Pakistan is at number 106, and China is at number 64. If you carry India's passport, you can visit 57 countries visa-free. In the index of powerful passports, USA is at number one.
Ramsar Sites and Mandamus [22:05]
Any place is declared as a Ramsar site if it is ecologically clean or biodiversity is very high there. Chilika Lake was the first Ramsar site to be decided. In 2023, there are more than 75 Ramsar sites near India. All three statements are correct. Mandamus is issued to tell the public officials to perform their duties. Mandamus means "we command".
Right to Disconnect Bill in Kerala [23:54]
Kerala has introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill, which means that after working hours, employees will neither pick up any call nor attend any Zoom call nor reply to any mail. This is being done so that people can focus on themselves, their health, their work, and their family. Kerala had also introduced the bill for the right to use the internet, which is a fundamental right. A commission has been formed for senior citizens inside Kerala, which is the first in India. The coastal area of Kerala is known by the name of Kochi. Kozikot is the Literate City. Kerala is the first state in India which is digitally literate.
Endemic Species and UPSC [28:10]
Endemic species means any species that lives in a particular place. Nilgiri Tahr is endemic to the Western Ghats. The first and second statements are correct. UPSC is mentioned in Part 14 of the Constitution, with articles starting from 315.
Anti-Drone System "Saksham" [29:32]
The Indian Army has made an indigenous anti-drone system named Saksham, which is a grid system. It has been developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). The grid system has the capability to shoot down drones and will first identify which country the drone belongs to. Its range is approximately 3000 meters. India also has S400, Akash Arrow, and Bhargavastra.
Deputy National Security Advisor and Days and Events [33:48]
Anish Dayal has been appointed on the post of Deputy National Security Advisor in India. All of the following are correctly matched: Third of March - Wildlife, Seventh of April, Third of May and 20th of June.
RBI Executive Directors and Other Appointments [35:22]
Sonali Sen Gupta ji and Mr Sanjay have been appointed as the Executive Directors of RBI (Reserve Bank of India). RBI is the Central Bank of India, formed in 1935. Its headquarter was initially in Kolkata but was changed to Mumbai in 1937. Poonam Gupta ji became the Deputy Governor. SC Murmu ji has also been appointed recently. Swaminathan J and T Ravi Shankar are also Deputy Governors. Bhavana Choudhary has been appointed as the First Flight Flight Engineer within the BSF.
National Games and River Tributaries [38:30]
The official theme of the 38th National Games, held inside Uttarakhand, is the Green Games. The 39th will be held within Meghalaya. The correct matches for river tributaries are: Kaveri - Noyal, Krishna - Bhima, Godavari - Scene, and Chambal - It will happen. Banas River is inside Rajasthan and is known as the forest's hope.
Vishwas Scheme and Other Schemes [39:37]
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has launched a scheme named Vishwas for the Provident Fund (PF). This scheme has been launched for the Provident Fund which is PF. Under this scheme, you can withdraw your entire PF if your PF of 6 months gets stuck. The meeting has been organised inside Delhi. The correct matches are: Ayushman Bharat Yojana - 2018, MNREGA - 2006, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana - 2014, and National Skill Development - 2015.
World Health Summit and Asian Aquatic Championships [43:29]
The World Health Summit for 2025 has been organised in Berlin, Germany. Kriti Sanon also came here and gave a speech. It was organised from 12th to 14th October 2025. Its theme is "Taking responsibility for the health in a fragmenting world". WHO's regional summit was held in April 2025. A herbal summit has also been held inside Indonesia. Ayurvedic Day was celebrated inside Goa. The 11th Asian Aquatic Championship was recently held in Ahmedabad. India hosted it for the first time. It started on 28th September and ended on October 11th. Around 1100 players were participating here from 29 countries. China is at number one, with 40 gold medals. India has won four silver medals and nine bronze medals. India is at number 11. This tournament took place in 2026 and will be in Nagoya, Japan.
AAI Hub and World Standards Day [49:07]
Google Adani and Airtel have joined hands to build an AAI hub in Visakhapatnam i.e. Andhra Pradesh. World Standards Day was celebrated on 14th of October. 15th of October is World Students Day, the birthday of APJ Abdul Kalam ji. 16th October is World Food Day.
CM Flight Scheme in Assam [51:31]
A scheme named CM Flight Scheme has been launched inside Assam by CM Hemant Vishwa Sharma ji. Training will be provided for foreign languages. 180 candidates will be given training in Japanese language.
Revision Questions [52:46]
The Civil Aviation Ministry has recently launched a scheme. Galaxy Eye is the startup that has launched a mission vision for Earth Observatory Satellite. The Gaza Peace Deal has been signed inside Egypt, with Donald Trump's signature. Missing ladies has been awarded the Best Film Award at the Filmfare Awards. International Day for Disaster Risk is on 13th of October. The Ministry of Finance is working on Maitri 2. Maldives is the first country to eliminate mother to child transmission of these diseases. The border line between Afghanistan and Pakistan is the Durant Line. The 78th WHO South South East Asia Regional Summit took place inside Colombo. India's first Semiconductor Innovation Museum will be built inside Hyderabad.