🧠Daily General Studies: October 17, 2025 | National, International, Science & Governance Updates
Stay updated with the latest General Studies (GS) news for October 17, 2025. These updates are useful for UPSC, BPSC, SSC, and other competitive exams . 🇮🇳 National Affairs 1. Exercise Samudra Shakti 2025 The Indian Navy is hosting the fifth edition of Exercise Samudra Shakti 2025 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh , from October 14 to 17. This bilateral maritime exercise is conducted with the Indonesian Navy to enhance interoperability, coordination, and maritime security cooperation between the two nations. Key highlights: Naval maneuvers and search-and-rescue operations. Anti-submarine and anti-aircraft exercises. Focus on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. This exercise strengthens India’s strategic presence in the Indian Ocean Region and reinforces its maritime diplomacy initiatives. 2. Bihar Elections 2025 – New ECI Reforms The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced 17 reforms ahead of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. ...