Current Affairs Highlights – 27 October 2025 for UPSC, PSC, SSC Exams

These Current Affairs Highlights of 27 October 2025 cover the most relevant updates from science, politics, literature, defense, and sports. Aspirants preparing for UPSC, PSC, SSC, and state-level exams should focus on these topics for General Studies and Current Affairs sections.

1. Queen Mother Sirikit of Thailand Passed Away

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Event:
Queen Mother Sirikit of Thailand passed away on October 24, 2025, at the age of 93.

About Her:

• Born on August 12, 1932, in Bangkok.

• Wife of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand’s longest-reigning monarch.

• Mother of the current King, Vajiralongkorn (Rama X).

About Thailand:

• Also known as Siam

• Capital: Bangkok

• Currency: Baht

• Prime Minister: Anutin Charnvirakul

2. NASA Confirms Earth's New Transient Moon – 2025 PN7

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Discovery:
NASA has confirmed the discovery of a new transient moon, named 2025 PN7, which is actually a small asteroid orbiting along with Earth.

Details:

• Discovered by the University of Hawaii’s Pan-STARRS Observatory on August 29, 2025.

• Size: Approximately 19 meters wide.

• Known as a “Quasi-Moon”, as it orbits the Sun alongside Earth.

• Expected to stay in Earth’s orbit until 2083.

3. British Academy Book Prize 2025

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Winner:
Indian-origin historian Sunil Amrit won the British Academy Book Prize 2025 for his book “The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years.”

Highlights:

• The book explores global environmental and human history over the last five centuries.

• Prize: €25,000 (approx. ₹26 lakh).

About Sunil Amrit:

• Born in Kenya, raised in Singapore.

• Professor of History at Yale University.

• Graduate of the University of Cambridge.

4. ASEAN Expands – Timor-Leste Becomes 11th Member

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Event:
At the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Timor-Leste was declared the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Member Countries:
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and now Timor-Leste.

Quick Facts:

• Established: 8 August 1967

• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia

• 2025 Chair: Malaysia

• Objective: Promote regional cooperation and peace

5. National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2025

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Observation:
October is celebrated every year as National Cyber Security Awareness Month to promote safe digital practices.

Theme 2025 (India): “Cyber Awakened India.”

Objective:
To raise awareness about cyber threats and encourage safe online behavior for individuals, businesses, and institutions.

6. Sakharov Prize 2025 Announced

Winners:

• Andrzej Poczobut (Belarusian imprisoned journalist)

• Mzia Amaglobeli (Georgia)

About the Prize:

• Awarded by the European Parliament.

• Honors outstanding contributions to human rights, freedom of expression, and democratic values.

• Established in 1988, named after Andrei Sakharov.

• Carries a prize of €50,000.

7. Rohit Sharma Becomes India’s Third Highest ODI Run-Scorer

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Achievement:
Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma surpassed Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-scorer in ODIs.

Key Stats:

• Total ODI Runs: 11,370

• ODI Centuries: 33

• International Centuries: 50

Series Update:
In the recent India vs Australia ODI series, Australia won 2–1.

8. Cyclonic Storm ‘Montha’ Over Bay of Bengal

Update:
A depression in the southeastern Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclone Montha, classified as a “severe cyclonic storm” by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Details:

• Expected to make landfall near Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) between 27–28 October 2025.

• Name Meaning: “Fragrant or beautiful flower” (Suggested by Thailand).

• States on alert: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal.

9. Indian Navy Inducts Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft ‘Mahe’

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Event:
The Indian Navy has inducted its first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) named ‘Mahe’, built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.

Highlights:

• Named after Mahe, a port in Puducherry.

• Designed for coastal surveillance, mine-laying, and anti-submarine operations.

• Represents India’s maritime self-reliance and naval strength.

10. Book Release – “Modi’s Mission”

Event:
Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the book “Modi’s Mission” in Mumbai.

Book Details:

• Author: Burgess Desai (Senior Lawyer)

• The book traces Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s journey from his humble beginnings in Vadnagar to becoming India’s Prime Minister.

​Summary Table – Key Highlights (27 October 2025)

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