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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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)
Topic | Key Update |
|---|---|
Queen Mother Sirikit | Passed away at 93 |
NASA 2025 PN7 | New transient moon discovered |
British Academy Book Prize | Won by Sunil Amrit |
ASEAN | Timor-Leste joins as 11th member |
NCSAM | Theme: “Cyber Awakened India” |
Sakharov Prize | Andrzej Poczobut & Mzia Amaglobeli |
Rohit Sharma | Becomes India’s 3rd highest ODI scorer |
Cyclone Montha | Severe storm alert issued |
ASW Craft ‘Mahe’ | Inducted by Indian Navy |
Modi’s Mission | Book by Burgess Desai launched |
