CGPSC Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025
Health Minister Nadda launches National Action Plan on AMR 2.0 (2025–29)
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched the second National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR 2.0) for 2025–29 in New Delhi on 18 November 2025, the first day of WHO's World AMR Awareness Week.
6th National Water Awards: Maharashtra first, Gujarat second, Haryana third
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 6th National Water Awards, 2024 and the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 18 November 2025, with Maharashtra ranked the best state, followed by Gujarat and Haryana.
MeitY launches 'YUVA AI for ALL', a free national course on AI
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) launched 'YUVA AI for ALL', a free 4.5-hour self-paced course on artificial intelligence under the IndiaAI Mission, on 18 November 2025, aiming to give 1 crore citizens foundational AI skills.
Railways cuts bulk cement freight to a flat ₹0.90 per tonne-km
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled rationalised rates for bulk cement carried in containers and a policy for bulk cement terminals at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi on 18 November 2025.
India re-elected to Codex Executive Committee for Asia at CAC48
India was unanimously re-elected to the Executive Committee (CCEXEC) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission for the Asia region at the 48th session of the Commission (CAC48), the Health Ministry said on 18 November 2025.
Textiles Ministry approves 17 new applicants under PLI Scheme in Round 3
The Ministry of Textiles approved 17 new applicants under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles in Round 3 of selection, it said on 18 November 2025.
India–Germany High Defence Committee meets in New Delhi
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and German State Secretary of Defence Jens Plötner co-chaired the India–Germany High Defence Committee meeting in New Delhi on 18 November 2025.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
India's national statement at COP30: 'a COP of Implementation'
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India's National Statement at the High-Level Segment of COP30 to the UNFCCC in Belém, Brazil on 17 November 2025, calling for it to be a 'COP of Implementation' and a 'COP of Delivery on Promises'.
Sixteenth Finance Commission submits report for 2026-27 to 2030-31
The Sixteenth Finance Commission, headed by Dr Arvind Panagariya, submitted its report for the award period 2026-27 to 2030-31 to President Droupadi Murmu on 17 November 2025.
India's exports reach US$ 491.80 billion in April–October 2025, up 4.84%
India's combined merchandise and services exports for April–October 2025 are estimated at US$ 491.80 billion, up 4.84% from US$ 469.11 billion a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on 17 November 2025.
India signs first structured LPG import contract with the US, about 2.2 MTPA for 2026
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on 17 November 2025 that Indian PSU oil companies have concluded a one-year structured contract to import about 2.2 MTPA of LPG from the US Gulf Coast for contract year 2026.
ECMS second tranche: 17 approvals worth ₹7,172 crore; ARKA-GKT1 chip unveiled
The Ministry of Electronics and IT approved 17 more proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) on 17 November 2025, with total investment of ₹7,172 crore, projected production of ₹65,111 crore and 11,808 direct jobs.
PLFS October 2025: unemployment steady at 5.2%, LFPR at 6-month high of 55.4%
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) monthly bulletin for October 2025, released by MoSPI on 17 November 2025, put the unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above at 5.2%, unchanged from September.
National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025 announced; to be presented on National Milk Day
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying announced the winners of the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) 2025 on 17 November 2025; the awards will be presented on 26 November 2025, National Milk Day.
Indian Navy unveils crest of Mahe, first Mahe-class ASW shallow water craft
The Indian Navy unveiled the crest of Mahe, the first ship of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on 17 November 2025 ahead of its commissioning in Mumbai.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
National Press Day 2025: 'Safeguarding Press Credibility amidst Rising Misinformation'
National Press Day was observed on 16 November 2025 with the theme 'Safeguarding Press Credibility amidst Rising Misinformation', at an event in New Delhi attended by Union I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Commerce Secretary reviews India–Eurasian Economic Union FTA talks in Moscow
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal reviewed progress on the India–Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement in a series of meetings in Moscow, the Commerce Ministry said on 16 November 2025.
e-Jagriti consumer grievance portal crosses 2.75 lakh users in 2025
The Department of Consumer Affairs said on 16 November 2025 that its e-Jagriti online consumer grievance platform, launched on 1 January 2025, has over 2.75 lakh registered users, including 1,388 NRIs.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Fri, 14 Nov 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.
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.
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.