WBPSC WBCS Current Affairs — All time
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Thu, 20 Nov 2025
GeM and UN Women sign MoU to bring more women entrepreneurs into public procurement
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and UN Women signed an MoU on 20 November 2025 to integrate women entrepreneurs from the informal sector into India's public procurement system.
Mukhi, the first Indian-born female cheetah, gives birth to five cubs
Mukhi, the first Indian-born female cheetah, aged 33 months, has given birth to five cubs, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced on 20 November 2025.
NHAI launches Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers for its first public InvIT
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. (RIIMPL) in Mumbai on 20 November 2025 as the investment manager for its proposed public InvIT, Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT).
India and Germany hold 3rd Joint Working Group meeting on alternative medicine in Berlin
The Ministry of Ayush and Germany's Federal Ministry of Health held the 3rd Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Alternative Medicine in Berlin from 18 to 20 November 2025.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025
'BIRSA 101': India's first indigenous CRISPR gene therapy for sickle cell disease launched
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched 'BIRSA 101', India's first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for sickle cell disease, developed by CSIR–Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), on 19 November 2025.
PM releases 21st PM-KISAN instalment of ₹18,000 crore from Coimbatore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 21st instalment of PM-KISAN, about ₹18,000 crore for around 9 crore farmers, from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 19 November 2025.
TRAI mandates phase-wise shift to '1600' numbers for banks and financial firms
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on 19 November 2025 issued a Direction setting deadlines for entities regulated by RBI, SEBI and PFRDA to adopt the '1600' numbering series for service and transactional calls.
NITI Aayog releases report on Water Budgeting in Aspirational Blocks
NITI Aayog released a report on 'Water Budgeting in Aspirational Blocks' on 19 November 2025, assessing 18 aspirational blocks across 11 states to improve local water security.
Indian Army secures design rights for New Coat Combat (Digital Print)
The Indian Army has secured exclusive intellectual property rights over the design and camouflage pattern of its New Coat Combat (Digital Print), the Ministry of Defence said on 19 November 2025.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025
PMFBY to cover crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture announced on 18 November 2025 that crop losses from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation will be covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) from Kharif 2026.
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.
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.
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.