Daily Current Affairs – 17 October 2025

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To spread awareness about ill effects of tobacco Health department will organise a 60 day awareness campaign in Jaipur district.  Apart from mass awareness activities action will be taken against the offenders who indulge in sale and purchase of tobacco products at restricted areas as per the provisions of COTPA(Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products) act, 2003. The health department will make an effort to make schools, colleges, medical institutions, panchayats etc. tobacco free in coming days. Detailed Explanation for RAS...

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  Rajasthan will be hosting Khelo India University Games(KIUG) from 24th November 2025 to 5th December 2025. Sporting events will be held in 7 cities viz. Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota and Bharatpur. The games provide a platform for athletes to showcase their talent. The games will also promote sporting culture in the state. Detailed Explanation for RAS Aspirants: About Khelo India University Games (KIUG): It is part of the Khelo India initiative launched by the Ministry of Youth...

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Railways will now provide bagru print blanket covers to passengers of air conditioned coaches. On a pilot basis this initiative will be introduced in Jaipur-Asarwa(Ahmedabad) express. This initiative of Railways will give a boost to Sanganer Block Print Industry. It will encourage traditional printers in other parts of the country too .Notably, bagru print has already received GI tag. Detailed Explanation for RAS Aspirants: Background: Indian Railways has been focusing on improving passenger amenities, cleanliness, and cultural representation through innovative...