Daily Current Affairs | UPSC CSE
Here are the most important UPSC-relevant current affairs from 22 October 2025 — covering Defence, Environment, and International Relations, presented in crisp, prelims-focused notes with visuals for faster retention and future interlinking.
Daily Current Affairs 22 October 2025: Index
- INS Vikrant – India’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
- Mission LiFE – Lifestyle for Environment
- India–Japan Relations – New Strategic Developments
INS Vikrant – India’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
PM Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with armed forces personnel aboard INS Vikrant, recalling that the day this aircraft carrier was commissioned in 2022, the Indian Navy also unveiled its new flag inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, replacing the colonial-era ensign.
INS Vikrant – Key Facts
- India’s first indigenously designed & built aircraft carrier
- Commissioned: 2022
- Builder: Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways)
- Displacement: 45,000 tonnes — India’s largest warship ever built
- Strategic Significance: India joins elite 7 countries with indigenous carrier capability
- Name Meaning: Vikrant = “Courageous”
- Legacy: Named after first INS Vikrant (1961–1997), iconic in 1971 Indo-Pak War
Indian Navy – Current Aircraft Carriers
- INS Vikramaditya – Russian-origin
- INS Vikrant – Made in India
Mission LiFE – Lifestyle for Environment
WWF-India, in partnership with MoEFCC, promoted a Swachh, Shubh & Green Diwali campaign, reinforcing Mission LiFE — India’s global initiative for sustainable lifestyle and climate responsibility.
Mission LiFE – Key Facts
- Full form: Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE)
- Announced by PM: COP26, Glasgow (1 Nov 2021)
- Launched in India: Oct 2022 (Ekta Nagar, Gujarat)
- NDC Achievement: First country to include LiFE in its NDCs
- Lead Strategy:
- Year 1: NITI Aayog
- From Year 2: MoEFCC (implementation)
- Duration: 2022–27 (5-year programme)
- Goal:
- Mobilise 1 billion people for climate-conscious living
- Make 80% of Indian villages & ULBs environment-friendly by 2028
- P3 Model: Pro Planet People
- Mascot: Prakriti (COP26)
India–Japan Relations – New Strategic Developments
PM Narendra Modi congratulated Sanae Takaichi, the first female Prime Minister of Japan, reaffirming commitment to strengthen the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Key Highlights
Joint Vision (2025–2035)
- Signed during PM Modi’s visit to Japan (Oct 2025)
- Focus on:
Economic Partnership, Tech & Supply Chains, Mobility, Ecological Sustainability, State–Prefecture Partnerships
State–Prefecture Pairings
- Andhra Pradesh – Toyama
- Tamil Nadu – Ehime
- Uttar Pradesh – Yamanashi
- Gujarat – Shizuoka
Economic & Defence Cooperation
- CEPA (2011): Trade in goods, services, investment, IPR
- Bilateral Trade (2023–24): $22.85 bn (Japan → India: $17.69 bn)
- Defence Exercises:
- JIMEX (Navy)
- Dharma Guardian (Army)
- MALABAR, MILAN (multilateral)
- Flagship Project: Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (Shinkansen)
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