Asia Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025
PM pays tribute to Lachit Borphukan on Lachit Diwas
On Lachit Diwas, 24 November 2025, PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Lachit Borphukan, describing him as a symbol of courage, patriotism and true leadership who played a key role in safeguarding the culture of Assam.
240 TPD biomass pellet plant inaugurated in Rewari, Haryana
Union New & Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a 240 tonnes-per-day biomass pellet plant in Rewari, Haryana, on 24 November 2025.
TRAI action leads to disconnection of over 21 lakh spam numbers in a year
TRAI said on 24 November 2025 that, acting on citizen complaints, it facilitated disconnection and blacklisting of more than 21 lakh mobile numbers and about one lakh entities involved in spam and fraud over the past year.
Rabi sowing crosses 306 lakh hectares; pulses at 73.36 lakh ha
The Agriculture Ministry said on 24 November 2025 that area under rabi crops had exceeded 306 lakh hectares as on 21 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.
13th India–Oman Joint Military Cooperation Committee meets in New Delhi
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Oman's Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, Dr Mohammed Bin Naseer Bin Ali Al Zaabi, co-chaired the 13th India–Oman Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMCC) meeting in New Delhi on 24 November 2025.
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.
Operation Crystal Fortress: NCB and Delhi Police seize 328 kg methamphetamine worth ₹262 crore
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) said on 23 November 2025 that, with Delhi Police's Special Cell, it had busted a trans-national trafficking network and seized about 328 kg of methamphetamine worth ₹262 crore from a house in Chhatarpur, Delhi, under Operation Crystal Fortress.
J&K to launch first-ever auction of limestone blocks
The Ministry of Mines announced on 23 November 2025 that the first-ever auction of limestone mineral blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir would be launched in Jammu on 24 November by Union Coal & Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy.
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.
Sonowal reviews Namrup fertilizer plant; new ₹10,000 crore ammonia-urea complex planned
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed works at the Namrup Fertilizer Plant of Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Ltd (BVFCL) in Dibrugarh district, Assam, on 23 November 2025.
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.
Vice-President attends Sri Sathya Sai Baba centenary celebrations at Puttaparthi
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan attended the Centenary Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, on 23 November 2025.
India strengthens textile and sericulture cooperation with Georgia
The Ministry of Textiles said on 23 November 2025 that a delegation led by P. Sivakumar, Member Secretary of the Central Silk Board (CSB) and Secretary General of the International Sericultural Commission (ISC), concluded an engagement in Georgia during 17–21 November 2025.
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.
India hosts 10th Session of APDIM on inclusive disaster risk data governance
The 10th Session of the Asian and Pacific Centre for Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM), on Inclusive Disaster Risk Data Governance, was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on 22 November 2025.
Op Drishti: Army eye camp in Udhampur screens 2,000+ people, performs 400+ surgeries
Op Drishti, a first-of-its-kind advanced surgical eye camp held by Command Hospital, Northern Command, Udhampur, from 18 to 22 November 2025, screened more than 2,000 people and performed over 400 surgeries, the Ministry of Defence said on 22 November.
Underwater welding and offshore repair programme launched at IIT Guwahati
Union Ports, Shipping & Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attended the inauguration of the Underwater Welding, Offshore Repair and Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) initiative at IIT Guwahati on 22 November 2025.
President Murmu attends Sri Sathya Sai Baba centenary session at Puttaparthi
President Droupadi Murmu graced a special session commemorating the centenary celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, on 22 November 2025.
NCC marks run-up to 78th Raising Day with wreath-laying at National War Memorial
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) held a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, on 22 November 2025, led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and DG NCC Lt Gen Virendra Vats, ahead of its 78th Raising Day on 23 November.
INS Savitri visits Seychelles for joint EEZ surveillance
Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Savitri arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, as part of its operational deployment to the Indian Ocean Region, the Ministry of Defence said on 22 November 2025.
National Water Mission holds first regional conference on irrigation water-use efficiency in Jaipur
The Bureau of Water Use Efficiency (BWUE) of the National Water Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, held the first Regional Conference on Enhancing Water Use Efficiency in the Irrigation Sector at CCS NIAM, Jaipur, on 22 November 2025.
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.