Current Affairs — November 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025
Centenary celebrations of Indian hockey begin at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
The Sports Authority of India and Hockey India began celebrations of 100 years of Indian hockey at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 7 November 2025, in the presence of Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya.
India–EU FTA negotiations held in New Delhi from 3 to 7 November
A senior European Union negotiating team held talks with Indian counterparts in New Delhi from 3 to 7 November 2025 on the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), covering goods, services, investment, sustainable development, rules of origin and technical barriers to trade.
India stresses equity and CBDR-RC at COP30 Leaders' Summit in Belém; joins Tropical Forests Forever Facility as observer
India's Ambassador to Brazil Dinesh Bhatia delivered India's National Statement at the Leaders' Summit of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on 7 November 2025, and India joined Brazil's Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) as an Observer.
IWAI hands over Kalughat terminal in Bihar to PPP operator; cargo starts at Haldia MMT
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) said on 7 November 2025 that the Kalughat Intermodal Terminal in Saran district, Bihar, had been handed over to a PPP operator and that cargo operations had begun at the Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal in West Bengal, both under the Jal Marg Vikas Project on National Waterway-1.
ECI: no re-poll needed in Bihar Phase-I after scrutiny of Form 17A
The Election Commission of India said on 7 November 2025 that no re-poll was recommended in any of the 121 Assembly constituencies that voted in Phase-I of the Bihar Assembly elections, after post-poll scrutiny of Form 17A (Register of Voters) and other poll-day documents.
NHPC marks 51st Raising Day and 50 years; Manohar Lal releases 'My Stamp'
NHPC Limited, a Navratna enterprise of the Government of India, celebrated the completion of 50 years and its 51st Raising Day on 7 November 2025 at its Corporate Office in Faridabad, Haryana, where Power Minister Manohar Lal released a customised 'My Stamp' issued by India Post.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses 20,000 farmers in Beed; says Bill against fake fertilisers, seeds and pesticides coming
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed about 20,000 farmers at Global Vikas Trust Krishikul, Sirsala, in Beed district, Maharashtra, on 7 November 2025, and said a Bill against fake fertilisers, seeds and pesticides will be introduced in the upcoming Budget Session.
Third India–France AI Policy Roundtable held at IISc Bengaluru ahead of AI Impact Summit 2026
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, with IISc and the Consulate General of France in Bengaluru, held the Third India–France AI Policy Roundtable at IISc Bengaluru on 7 November 2025 as a pre-summit event for the AI Impact Summit 2026 to be hosted by India.
Glitch in Delhi airport's ATC message switching system delays and cancels flights; AAI restores it
A technical fault in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) used by Air Traffic Control at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, which began on 6 November 2025 and continued into 7 November, disrupted flight plan processing and led to delays and cancellations of 46 flights.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
Supreme Court rules grounds of arrest must be given in writing, in the arrestee's language, for all offences
The Supreme Court ruled in New Delhi on 6 November 2025 that the grounds of arrest must be supplied to every arrested person in writing and in a language they understand, for offences under all statutes.
Bihar Assembly election Phase I: 121 seats vote on 6 November 2025 with record turnout and 100% webcasting
Polling for the first phase of the Bihar Legislative Assembly election was held across 121 constituencies in 18 districts of Bihar on 6 November 2025, with a provisional turnout of 64.66% that the Election Commission later finalised at 65.08%.
Manohar Lal releases ₹50 commemorative coin for NHPC's Golden Jubilee
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal released a ₹50 commemorative coin marking 50 years of NHPC Limited in New Delhi on 6 November 2025.
President Murmu hosts ICC Women's World Cup 2025 champions at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Members of the Indian women's cricket team that won the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on 6 November 2025.
NITI Aayog holds national workshop on reuse of treated wastewater in Bengaluru
NITI Aayog, with the Government of Karnataka and the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), held a two-day National Workshop on 'Reuse of Treated Wastewater in India' in Bengaluru on 6–7 November 2025.
Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025 notified; specular equipment no longer mandatory for cornea centres
The Union Health Ministry notified the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025 under the THOTA Act, 1994 on 6 November 2025, removing the mandatory Clinical Specular equipment requirement for Corneal Transplantation Centres.
Ethiopian delegation concludes week-long study visit to learn India's DAY-NRLM model
A high-level delegation from the Government of Ethiopia concluded a week-long learning and exposure visit to India on 6 November 2025 to study the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
Piyush Goyal in Rotorua: Māori welcome at Te Puia and India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was given a traditional Māori welcome (Pōwhiri) at Te Puia in Rotorua, New Zealand, on 6 November 2025 and co-chaired the India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable with New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay.
INS Ikshak, third Survey Vessel (Large), commissioned at Kochi
INS Ikshak, the third Survey Vessel (Large) built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Naval Base Kochi, Kerala, on 6 November 2025 in the presence of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi.
DGT and Autodesk sign MoU to build digital design and make skills in ITIs and NSTIs
The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and software company Autodesk exchanged an MoU in New Delhi on 6 November 2025 to build digital design and make skills among trainers in ITIs and National Skill Training Institutes.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025
MeitY unveils India AI Governance Guidelines under the IndiaAI Mission
The Ministry of Electronics and IT unveiled the India AI Governance Guidelines under the IndiaAI Mission in New Delhi on 5 November 2025, with Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood formally releasing the framework.
9th round of India–Peru Trade Agreement negotiations concludes in Lima
The 9th round of India–Peru Trade Agreement negotiations, held in Lima, Peru, from 3 to 5 November 2025, concluded with substantive progress, including on a Critical Minerals chapter.
IFC-IOR hosts third Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW-25) in Gurugram
The third edition of the Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW-25), hosted by the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), ran in Gurugram, Haryana, from 3 to 5 November 2025 with 57 participants from 30 countries.
Mandaviya delivers India's statement at Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya delivered India's National Statement at the plenary of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, on 5 November 2025.
Jitendra Singh formally launches nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 for pensioners
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh formally launched the nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 4.0 for pensioners in New Delhi on 5 November 2025.
Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur, wins THINQ-25 Indian Navy Quiz at INA Ezhimala
Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur, won the Grand Finale of THINQ-25, the Indian Navy Quiz, held at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, on 5 November 2025.
Vice-President Radhakrishnan attends closing of Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav in Nava Raipur
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan was chief guest at the closing ceremony of the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav, marking 25 years of the state, in Nava Raipur on 5 November 2025.
Varanasi celebrates Dev Deepawali with about 25 lakh lamps; festival dedicated to Operation Sindoor
Dev Deepawali was celebrated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Kartik Purnima, 5 November 2025, with about 25 lakh earthen lamps, after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lit the first lamp at Namo Ghat.
MOIL records best-ever October manganese ore production
Steel Ministry PSU MOIL reported on 5 November 2025 that it produced 1.60 lakh tonnes of manganese ore in October 2025, its best October output since inception.
APEDA facilitates export of 20 tonnes of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to Papua New Guinea
APEDA said on 5 November 2025 that it had facilitated the export of 20 metric tonnes of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to Papua New Guinea.