6.1Gogabeel Lake
Location: Bihar
Bihar's Gogabeel Lake has been designated a Ramsar site, marking India's 94th wetland of international importance.
This community-managed oxbow lake, situated between the Ganga and Mahananda rivers, highlights India's growing commitment to wetland conservation.
With this addition, Bihar now boasts six Ramsar sites, solidifying India's position as a global leader in protecting these vital ecosystems.
6.2 India-US seals 10 -year defence partnership framework, signal strategic convergence
The announcement was made by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, following a meeting with India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Kuala Lumpur on 31 Oct 2025.
6.3 Delhi to host grand Red Fort Celebration for the foundation of Delhi and other states
The states include Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Haryana.
The Union Territories of Lakshadweep, Puducherry Andaman& Nicobar, Delhi and Chandigarh
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
