Teaching Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 09 Nov 2025
President Murmu holds talks with Angola's President Lourenço in Luanda; Angola to join IBCA and Global Biofuels Alliance
President Droupadi Murmu held one-to-one and delegation-level talks with Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço at the Presidential Palace in Luanda on 9 November 2025, on the first visit by an Indian President to Angola.
PM Modi marks Uttarakhand's Silver Jubilee in Dehradun with projects worth over ₹8,140 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Silver Jubilee celebration of the formation of Uttarakhand in Dehradun on 9 November 2025 and inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹8,140 crore.
INS Sahyadri reaches Guam for Exercise Malabar 2025 with Australia, Japan and the US
The Indian Navy's indigenously built guided-missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri arrived at Guam in the Northern Pacific for the multilateral Exercise Malabar 2025, the Defence Ministry said on 9 November 2025.
Ten films compete for the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 2025
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on 9 November 2025 that 10 films will compete for the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa, judged by a jury chaired by Algerian director Dr Ahmed Bedjaoui.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025
PM Modi flags off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on 8 November 2025: Banaras–Khajuraho, Firozpur–Delhi, Lucknow–Saharanpur and Ernakulam–Bengaluru.
PM Modi opens national conference on legal aid at Supreme Court; launches Community Mediation Training Module
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Conference on 'Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms' at the Supreme Court of India on 8 November 2025 and launched NALSA's Community Mediation Training Module.
Manohar Lal opens National Urban Conclave 2025; launches Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme and UiWIN
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the two-day National Urban Conclave 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on 8 November 2025 and launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) and the Urban Invest Window (UiWIN).
Fri, 07 Nov 2025
PM Modi launches year-long commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'; releases coin and stamp
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long commemoration of 150 years of the National Song 'Vande Mataram' in New Delhi on 7 November 2025 and released a commemorative coin and postage stamp.
CAQM reviews stubble burning with Punjab and Haryana; warns Lehra Mohabbat thermal plant
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), chaired by Rajesh Verma, held review meetings with the Punjab and Haryana governments in Chandigarh on 7 November 2025 on curbing stubble burning, after field visits in Punjab.
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.
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.