UPTET / Super TET Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025
Kharif foodgrain output estimated at record 173.33 million tonnes in 2025-26
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the first advance estimates of Kharif crop production for 2025-26 on 26 November 2025, putting total Kharif foodgrain output at 173.33 million tonnes, up 3.87 million tonnes.
Constitution Day 2025: President releases Constitution in nine languages; Ambedkar bust unveiled at UNESCO
On Constitution Day, 26 November 2025, President Droupadi Murmu digitally released translated versions of the Constitution of India in nine Indian languages at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, and a bust of Dr B.R. Ambedkar was unveiled at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
Cabinet approves ₹7,280 crore scheme to make sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets
The Union Cabinet on 26 November 2025 approved the 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets' with an outlay of ₹7,280 crore to set up 6,000 tonnes per annum (MTPA) of integrated REPM manufacturing in India.
Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025: milk output 247.87 million tonnes, per capita 485 g/day
MoS Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel released 'Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025' on National Milk Day, 26 November 2025, estimating India's milk production at 247.87 million tonnes in 2024-25.
NCW launches 24×7 short-code helpline 14490 for women in distress
The National Commission for Women (NCW) rolled out a new 24×7 toll-free short-code helpline, 14490, for women in distress, announced on 26 November 2025.
UIDAI deactivates over 2 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased persons
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said on 26 November 2025 that it has deactivated more than 2 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals in a nationwide clean-up of the Aadhaar database.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025
PM hoists saffron Dharma Dhwaja on the Shikhar of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Ayodhya
PM Narendra Modi ceremonially hoisted a saffron flag (Dharma Dhwaja) on the Shikhar of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, at the Dhwajarohan Utsav on 25 November 2025.
Horticulture output estimated at 369.055 million tonnes in 2024-25; onion up 26.88%
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the Third Advance Estimates of horticultural crops for 2024-25 on 25 November 2025, putting production at 369.055 million tonnes from 29.488 million hectares.
Nayi Chetna 4.0 national campaign on gender equality launched
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Nayi Chetna 4.0, the National Campaign on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, on 25 November 2025.
₹1,500 crore critical mineral recycling scheme to create 3 lakh tonnes annual capacity
Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal reviewed the ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme for Critical Mineral Recycling on 25 November 2025; the scheme envisages about 3 lakh tonnes a year of recycling capacity for extracting critical minerals.
Sacred Piprahwa Buddha Relics return to India after 17-day exposition in Bhutan
The Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha returned to India on 25 November 2025 after a 17-day exposition in Bhutan, accompanied by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Sanchar Saathi helps recover over 50,000 phones in October 2025; total crosses 7 lakh
The Department of Telecommunications said on 25 November 2025 that its Sanchar Saathi initiative enabled recovery of over 50,000 lost and stolen mobile handsets in October 2025 — the first time in a month — taking total recoveries past 7 lakh.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025
India retain Women's Kabaddi World Cup, beat Chinese Taipei 35–28 in Dhaka
India won the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 24 November 2025, beating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final for their second consecutive title.
Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India
Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India by President Droupadi Murmu at the Ganatantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan, on 24 November 2025, succeeding Justice B.R. Gavai.
BEL and Safran sign JV agreement to make HAMMER precision-guided weapon in India
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics & Defence (SED), France, signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement in New Delhi on 24 November 2025 to produce the HAMMER smart precision-guided air-to-ground weapon in India.
₹720 crore quantum fabrication facilities announced at IIT Bombay, IISc, IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced four Quantum Fabrication and Central Facilities worth ₹720 crore at IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi under the National Quantum Mission, during his visit to IIT Bombay on 24 November 2025.
Over 1.92 crore students take part in Project Veer Gatha 5.0
The Ministry of Education said on 24 November 2025 that more than 1.92 crore school students from all 36 States and UTs participated in Project Veer Gatha 5.0, honouring the bravery of the Armed Forces.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025
PM Modi attends IBSA Leaders' Meeting in Johannesburg, proposes IBSA Digital Innovation Alliance
PM Narendra Modi took part in the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Leaders' Meeting in Johannesburg on 23 November 2025, hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and attended by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
India win inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup, beat Nepal in Colombo final
India won the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup, defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final at Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Sunday, 23 November 2025, and remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
On G20 sidelines, India and Canada agree to begin CEPA talks; India–Italy adopt counter-terror financing initiative
On the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on 23 November 2025, PM Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with Canada's PM Mark Carney, Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni and Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi.
At G20 session, PM calls for global AI compact and a Global Framework for Talent Mobility
Addressing the third session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on 23 November 2025, on 'A Fair and a Just Future for All – Critical Minerals; Decent Work; Artificial Intelligence', PM Narendra Modi called for critical technologies to be human-centric, global and open-source.
AcSIR holds 9th convocation; Dr Jitendra Singh hails i-PhD programme
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh addressed the 9th Convocation of the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) on 23 November 2025, calling its 'i-PhD' programme, launched in 2023, a novel concept linking imagination and innovation with industry.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025
At COP30 closing in Belém, India welcomes Just Transition Mechanism, presses on climate finance
India delivered a high-level statement at the Closing Plenary of the UNFCCC COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on 22 November 2025, welcoming several decisions including the establishment of the Just Transition Mechanism.
G20 Johannesburg Summit: PM Modi proposes six initiatives, cites Integral Humanism
PM Narendra Modi addressed both sessions on the opening day of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, on 22 November 2025 — his 12th participation in G20 Summits.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 to begin on 2 December with theme 'Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam'
The Ministry of Education announced on 22 November 2025 that the fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0), celebrating civilizational links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, will begin on 2 December 2025.
India, Australia and Canada launch ACITI technology and innovation partnership
India, Australia and Canada agreed on 22 November 2025 to enter into a new trilateral Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership, announced in a joint statement on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.
Indian Railways crosses 1 billion tonnes of freight loading in FY 2025-26
Indian Railways said on 22 November 2025 that its cumulative freight loading in FY 2025-26 had crossed the 1-billion-tonne mark, reaching 1,020 million tonnes (MT) as of 19 November.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025
Four Labour Codes come into effect, replacing 29 central labour laws
The Government of India made the four Labour Codes — the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 — effective from 21 November 2025, rationalising 29 existing labour laws.
PM Modi meets Australian PM Albanese on G20 sidelines in Johannesburg
PM Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met on 21 November 2025 on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
World Fisheries Day: India releases National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025
The Department of Fisheries released the National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025 at the World Fisheries Day celebration in New Delhi on 21 November 2025, themed 'India's Blue Transformation: Strengthening Value Addition in Seafood Exports'.