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Tue, 04 Nov 2025

🏛️ Elections 📍 India Must know

Special Intensive Revision Phase II begins in 9 states and 3 UTs, covering nearly 51 crore electors

The enumeration phase of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Phase II, began on 4 November 2025 in 9 states and 3 Union Territories, covering nearly 51 crore electors.

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🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 India Must know

Centre notifies Rules for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone

The Government of India notified the Rules for 'Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)' on 4 November 2025, giving fishermen cooperatives and Fish Farmer Producer Organisations priority for deep-sea fishing.

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🌿 Wildlife & Protected Areas 📍 Andhra Pradesh Important

NBA releases ₹3 crore to red sanders farmers in Andhra Pradesh under Access and Benefit-Sharing

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) said on 4 November 2025 that it had disbursed ₹3 crore to 199 beneficiaries in Andhra Pradesh, mostly red sanders cultivators, under the Access and Benefit-Sharing mechanism of the Biological Diversity Act.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Israel Important

India and Israel sign defence cooperation MoU at 17th Joint Working Group meeting in Tel Aviv

India and Israel signed an MoU on Defence Cooperation at the 17th meeting of their Joint Working Group on defence cooperation in Tel Aviv on 4 November 2025.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 India Important

H.D. Kumaraswamy launches third round (PLI 1.2) of PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel

Union Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy launched the third round (PLI 1.2) of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Specialty Steel at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi, on 4 November 2025.

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🛡️ Internal Security 📍 Gujarat Important

DRI busts clandestine alprazolam factory in Valsad under 'Operation White Cauldron'

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) raided and dismantled a clandestine alprazolam factory in Valsad, Gujarat, on 4 November 2025 under 'Operation White Cauldron', seizing drugs worth ₹22 crore.

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🎓 Education 📍 Uttarakhand Important

President Murmu addresses 20th convocation of Kumaun University in Nainital

President Droupadi Murmu attended the 20th convocation ceremony of Kumaun University at Nainital, Uttarakhand, on 4 November 2025.

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🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 Karnataka Important

QNu Labs demonstrates India's first 500-km Quantum Key Distribution network

Bengaluru-based startup QNu Labs, supported under the National Quantum Mission, announced on the sidelines of ESTIC 2025 in New Delhi on 4 November 2025 that it had demonstrated India's first extensive Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network, spanning over 500 km.

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Mon, 03 Nov 2025

🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 India Must know

PM Modi opens ESTIC 2025 and launches ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Scheme Fund

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 3 November 2025 and launched the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund.

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📊 Reports & Indices 📍 Qatar Must know

Amul and IFFCO rank first and second in World Cooperative Monitor 2025

The World Cooperative Monitor 2025, released by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) in Doha, Qatar, on 3 November 2025, ranked India's Amul first and IFFCO second in the global ranking of cooperatives by turnover relative to GDP per capita.

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🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Gujarat Important

NITI Aayog unveils 'Reimagining Agriculture' frontier-technology roadmap in Gandhinagar

NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub unveiled 'Reimagining Agriculture: A Roadmap for Frontier Technology Led Transformation' in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 3 November 2025 in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

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🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 Assam Important

Scindia inaugurates NEST Cluster at IIT Guwahati, lays foundation for ₹635 crore projects and confers Bhupen Hazarika National Awards

Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the North Eastern Science & Technology (NEST) Cluster at IIT Guwahati, Assam, on 3 November 2025 and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹635 crore across Assam.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Odisha Important

Centre releases over ₹444 crore of XV Finance Commission grants to rural local bodies in Odisha

The Union Government said on 3 November 2025 that it had released over ₹444 crore of Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for rural local bodies in Odisha for 2025–26.

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🏛️ Elections 📍 Bihar Important

Bihar elections 2025: seizures of illicit inducements cross ₹100 crore

The Election Commission said on 3 November 2025 that seizures of illicit inducements linked to the Bihar Assembly election and bye-elections had crossed ₹108.19 crore.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Uttarakhand Important

President Murmu addresses Uttarakhand Assembly on state's Silver Jubilee; marks 125 years of Raj Bhavan, Nainital

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in Dehradun on 3 November 2025 to mark the Silver Jubilee of the state's formation, and later attended the commemoration of 125 years of Raj Bhavan, Nainital.

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🌿 Disasters 📍 Telangana Important

At least 19 killed as gravel-laden tipper hits TGSRTC bus near Chevella, Telangana

At least 19 people were killed when a gravel-laden tipper lorry collided head-on with a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) bus near Mirajaguda in Chevella mandal of Rangareddy district, Telangana, on 3 November 2025.

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Sun, 02 Nov 2025

🔬 Space 📍 Andhra Pradesh Must know

ISRO's LVM3-M5 launches CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) for the Navy, heaviest communication satellite launched to GTO from Indian soil

ISRO's LVM3-M5 rocket launched the CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) communication satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, on 2 November 2025, the heaviest communication satellite launched to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from Indian soil.

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🏅 Cricket 📍 Maharashtra Must know

India beat South Africa by 52 runs to win first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup

India won their first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup by beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on 2 November 2025.

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🛡️ Internal Security 📍 Maharashtra Important

Operation Weed Out: DRI seizes 42.34 kg hydroponic weed worth ₹42 crore at Mumbai airport

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 42.34 kg of hydroponic weed worth about ₹42 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on 2 November 2025 under 'Operation Weed Out'.

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🌿 Disasters 📍 Rajasthan Important

15 pilgrims killed as tempo traveller rams parked trailer on Bharatmala Expressway in Phalodi, Rajasthan

At least 15 people were killed and two injured when a tempo traveller carrying pilgrims rammed into a parked trailer truck on the Bharatmala Expressway near Matoda in Phalodi district, Rajasthan, on the evening of 2 November 2025.

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Sat, 01 Nov 2025

📋 State Schemes 📍 Kerala Must know

Kerala declared free of extreme poverty on Kerala Piravi

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared the state free of extreme poverty on Kerala Piravi, 1 November 2025, the first Indian state to make such a declaration.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Chhattisgarh Must know

PM Modi inaugurates new Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha building and tribal freedom fighters museum in Nava Raipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new building of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) at Nava Raipur on 1 November 2025, Chhattisgarh's foundation day, and also opened the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial-cum-Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum.

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🏅 Tennis 📍 India Important

Rohan Bopanna announces retirement from professional tennis

Two-time Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna announced his retirement from professional tennis on 1 November 2025, ending a career of over two decades on the ATP Tour.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Malaysia Important

Rajnath Singh at 12th ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur: India's Indo-Pacific stand not against any country

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 1 November 2025 that India's emphasis on rule of law and freedom of navigation and overflight in the Indo-Pacific is not against any country.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 Madhya Pradesh Important

Madhya Pradesh celebrates 70th Foundation Day with 'Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh' in Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh marked its 70th Foundation Day on 1 November 2025 with the three-day 'Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh' celebration at Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Bihar Important

Holy Jore Sahib of Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur enshrined at Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib

The sacred Jore Sahib, the footwear of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, was enshrined at Takhat Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib, Bihar, on 1 November 2025 at the end of the nine-day 'Guru Charan Yatra' from Delhi.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 India Important

Mandaviya launches EPFO's Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 on 73rd Foundation Day

Labour Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 at the 73rd Foundation Day of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in New Delhi on 1 November 2025.

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💹 Economy 📍 West Bengal Important

Coal India marks 50 years and enters its 51st year; Coal Atlas released

Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, completed 50 years and stepped into its 51st year on 1 November 2025, with foundation day celebrations at its Kolkata headquarters.

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🌿 Disasters 📍 Andhra Pradesh Important

Nine killed in crush at Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Andhra Pradesh, on Ekadashi

Nine devotees were killed in a crush at the privately managed Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, on the morning of 1 November 2025, when crowds swelled on the occasion of Ekadashi.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 Karnataka Important

Karnataka, Kerala, Haryana, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh mark formation days on 1 November

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Haryana on their formation days on 1 November 2025.

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