Current Affairs — November 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan attends fifth Audit Diwas, calls CAG 'guardian of the public purse'
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan was chief guest at the fifth Audit Diwas celebrations of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in New Delhi on 16 November 2025.
19th WAVES Film Bazaar to host co-production market in Goa
The 19th edition of India's flagship film market, formerly Film Bazaar and now WAVES Film Bazaar, will be held at Goa from 20 to 24 November 2025 alongside the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), it was announced on 16 November 2025.
20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony to be held at Bodhgaya, 2–13 December 2025
The Ministry of Culture announced on 16 November 2025 that seventeen Indian Buddhist organisations will, for the first time, jointly organise the 20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar from 2 to 13 December 2025.
India to showcase defence capabilities at Dubai Air Show 2025
The Defence Ministry said on 16 November 2025 that Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth will lead an Indian delegation to the Dubai Air Show 2025 in the UAE on 17–18 November.
Sat, 15 Nov 2025
PM Modi marks Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas at Dediapada, launches projects worth over ₹9,700 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas programme marking the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Dediapada in Narmada district, Gujarat on 15 November 2025, and inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹9,700 crore.
IAF joins French Air and Space Force for Exercise Garuda 25 in France
The Indian Air Force is taking part in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise Garuda 25 with the French Air and Space Force at Mont-de-Marsan, France from 16 to 27 November 2025, the Defence Ministry said on 15 November 2025.
PM Modi visits Surat bullet train station, reviews Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the under-construction bullet train station at Surat, Gujarat on 15 November 2025 and reviewed progress of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor.
Jharkhand celebrates 25th Foundation Day (silver jubilee)
Jharkhand celebrated its 25th Foundation Day on 15 November 2025, marking the silver jubilee of its formation on 15 November 2000, with the main celebration at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi.
AMRIT Pharmacy turns 10; HLL to double outlets to 500
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated the 10th anniversary celebrations of AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 15 November 2025.
SIR Phase II: 95% of enumeration forms distributed across 12 States/UTs
The Election Commission's daily bulletin of 15 November 2025 showed that 95.44% of enumeration forms had been distributed under Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories.
NCB and Rajasthan Police bust mephedrone lab in Sirohi
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Rajasthan Police busted a clandestine drug lab in a remote village of Sirohi district, Rajasthan, the Home Ministry said on 15 November 2025.
3rd International Ayurveda Conference in São Paulo marks 40 years of Ayurveda in Brazil
The 3rd International Ayurveda Conference, organised by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre and Conayur in São Paulo, Brazil on 14–15 November 2025, commemorated 40 years of Ayurveda in Brazil.
SECI and Andhra Pradesh finalise 1200 MWh battery storage project at Nandyal
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) exchanged Government Orders with the Andhra Pradesh government on 15 November 2025 for a 1200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Nandyal and a 50 MW hybrid solar project.
Telangana wins overall title at 4th National EMRS Sports Meet in Rourkela
Telangana emerged overall champion at the 4th National Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Sports Meet 2025, which concluded at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela, Odisha on 15 November 2025, Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
Bihar Assembly election 2025: NDA wins 202 of 243 seats
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar won 202 of the 243 seats in the Bihar Assembly election, with results declared by the Election Commission of India on 14 November 2025.
Government notifies Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025
The Government notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 on 14 November 2025, fully operationalising the DPDP Act, 2023 that Parliament enacted on 11 August 2023.
Tri-Services Exercise 'Trishul' 2025 culminates
The Defence Ministry announced on 14 November 2025 the culmination of Tri-Services Exercise 2025 (TSE-2025) 'Trishul', conducted in early November with the Indian Navy as the lead service along with the Army and the Air Force.
India top Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka with 6 golds; first recurve individual titles for Dhiraj and Ankita
India topped the medal table at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka, Bangladesh, finishing on 14 November 2025 with 10 medals — six gold, three silver and one bronze.
WPI inflation falls to −1.21% in October 2025
India's annual inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was (−) 1.21% (provisional) in October 2025, down from 0.13% in September, the Commerce Ministry said on 14 November 2025.
30th CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam; foundation laid for Drone City and Space City
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 30th CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on 14 November 2025, where Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also laid the foundation for a Drone City and a Space City.
Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 crosses 1 crore
The nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 4.0 for pensioners crossed the one-crore mark, the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare said on 14 November 2025.
India and Central Asian countries conclude Strategic Cyber Exercise
The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), with the Ministry of External Affairs and NCIIPC, organised a three-day Strategic Cyber Exercise for five Central Asian countries in New Delhi from 12 to 14 November 2025.
44th India International Trade Fair opens at Bharat Mandapam
Minister of State Jitin Prasada inaugurated the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 14 November 2025, themed 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.
DRDO develops man-portable autonomous underwater vehicles for mine countermeasures
DRDO's Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam has developed a new generation of Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (MP-AUVs) for mine countermeasure missions, the Defence Ministry said on 14 November 2025.
Over ₹223 crore of XV Finance Commission grants released for Assam's rural local bodies
The Union Government released over ₹223 crore of Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for Rural Local Bodies in Assam, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said on 14 November 2025.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Botswana gifts India eight cheetahs for the next phase of Project Cheetah
President Droupadi Murmu and Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko witnessed the symbolic release of cheetahs into a quarantine facility at the Mokolodi Nature Reserve on 13 November 2025, marking Botswana's donation of eight cheetahs to India under Project Cheetah.
PLI Scheme for White Goods: 13 companies apply in 4th round with ₹1,914 crore investment
The 4th round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (air conditioners and LED lights) drew 13 applications with a net committed investment of ₹1,914 crore, DPIIT said on 13 November 2025.
Bihar polls record 67.13% turnout, highest since 1951, with zero repolls
The Election Commission of India said on 13 November 2025 that the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 recorded a polling percentage of 67.13%, the highest ever since 1951, with zero repolls and zero appeals during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
India and Canada hold 7th Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada's Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu co-chaired the 7th India–Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) in New Delhi on 13 November 2025, during Sidhu's visit to India from 11 to 14 November; a joint statement followed on 14 November.
MoD signs ₹2,095.70 crore contract with BDL for INVAR anti-tank missiles for T-90 tanks
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,095.70 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) on 13 November 2025 to procure INVAR anti-tank missiles under the 'Buy (Indian)' category, to raise the firepower of the Indian Army's T-90 tanks.