Teaching 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
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.
8th Naturopathy Day celebrated at Nisarg Gram, Pune
The 8th Naturopathy Day celebrations concluded at Nisarg Gram, Yewalewadi, Pune on 18 November 2025 with a valedictory function presided over by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat.
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.
Amit Shah chairs 32nd Northern Zonal Council meeting in Faridabad
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) in Faridabad, Haryana on 17 November 2025.
India–UK Exercise Ajeya Warrior-25 begins at Mahajan, Rajasthan
The eighth edition of the India–UK joint military exercise Ajeya Warrior-25 began on 17 November 2025 at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan, and will run until 30 November.
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.
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.
South Africa beat India by 30 runs in Kolkata Test, first Test win in India since 2010
South Africa beat India by 30 runs in the first Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 16 November 2025, inside three days, to lead the two-match series 1-0.
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.
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.
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.