Asia Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 16 Nov 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.
PLEXCONCIL marks 70 years; Piyush Goyal sets US$ 25 billion plastics export goal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal attended the Platinum Jubilee of the Plastics Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL) in Mumbai on 16 November 2025, marking 70 years of the council.
13th International Tourism Mart concludes in Gangtok, Sikkim
The Ministry of Tourism concluded the 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) 2025 in Gangtok, Sikkim on 16 November 2025, after four days showcasing the tourism potential of the North Eastern Region.
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.
19th WAVES Film Bazaar to host co-production market in Goa
The 19th edition of India's flagship film market, formerly Film Bazaar and now WAVES Film Bazaar, will be held at Goa from 20 to 24 November 2025 alongside the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), it was announced on 16 November 2025.
20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony to be held at Bodhgaya, 2–13 December 2025
The Ministry of Culture announced on 16 November 2025 that seventeen Indian Buddhist organisations will, for the first time, jointly organise the 20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar from 2 to 13 December 2025.
India to showcase defence capabilities at Dubai Air Show 2025
The Defence Ministry said on 16 November 2025 that Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth will lead an Indian delegation to the Dubai Air Show 2025 in the UAE on 17–18 November.
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.
NCB and Rajasthan Police bust mephedrone lab in Sirohi
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Rajasthan Police busted a clandestine drug lab in a remote village of Sirohi district, Rajasthan, the Home Ministry said on 15 November 2025.
3rd International Ayurveda Conference in São Paulo marks 40 years of Ayurveda in Brazil
The 3rd International Ayurveda Conference, organised by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre and Conayur in São Paulo, Brazil on 14–15 November 2025, commemorated 40 years of Ayurveda in Brazil.
SECI and Andhra Pradesh finalise 1200 MWh battery storage project at Nandyal
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) exchanged Government Orders with the Andhra Pradesh government on 15 November 2025 for a 1200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Nandyal and a 50 MW hybrid solar project.
Telangana wins overall title at 4th National EMRS Sports Meet in Rourkela
Telangana emerged overall champion at the 4th National Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Sports Meet 2025, which concluded at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela, Odisha on 15 November 2025, Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
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.
Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 crosses 1 crore
The nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 4.0 for pensioners crossed the one-crore mark, the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare said on 14 November 2025.
India and Central Asian countries conclude Strategic Cyber Exercise
The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), with the Ministry of External Affairs and NCIIPC, organised a three-day Strategic Cyber Exercise for five Central Asian countries in New Delhi from 12 to 14 November 2025.
44th India International Trade Fair opens at Bharat Mandapam
Minister of State Jitin Prasada inaugurated the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 14 November 2025, themed 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.
DRDO develops man-portable autonomous underwater vehicles for mine countermeasures
DRDO's Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam has developed a new generation of Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (MP-AUVs) for mine countermeasure missions, the Defence Ministry said on 14 November 2025.
Over ₹223 crore of XV Finance Commission grants released for Assam's rural local bodies
The Union Government released over ₹223 crore of Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for Rural Local Bodies in Assam, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said on 14 November 2025.