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National Current Affairs
November 2025 awards included winners at the 56th International Film Festival of India, the Booker Prize for David Szalay, and the Earthshot Prize honoring global climate solutions. Graça Machel received the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, while literary and scientific honors recognized emerging authors, researchers, and cultural contributors worldwide.
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National Current Affairs
November 2025 reports and rankings highlighted India’s position in global indices including CCPI 2026, QS Asia University Rankings, Global Hunger Index, and the Rule of Law Index. India also ranked among the top patent filers globally, while labour and talent reports reflected improvements in employment trends and technology-driven innovation capacity.
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Sci-Tech
November 2025 saw major advances in India’s science and technology sector including ISRO’s launch of the CMS-03 communication satellite, progress in the Gaganyaan mission, and the ESTIC 2025 innovation summit. Initiatives like the ₹1 lakh crore RDI fund, semiconductor breakthroughs, AI governance guidelines, and strategic defense infrastructure strengthened India’s deep-tech ecosystem.
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International Relations
November 2025 international relations featured the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, COP30 climate negotiations in Brazil, and renewed diplomatic engagement with Canada and Israel. India strengthened regional partnerships with Bhutan and Maldives, expanded the Colombo Security Conclave, and advanced strategic cooperation with Russia and Germany, reinforcing its leadership in Global South diplomacy.
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Economy
November 2025 saw strong economic momentum with India’s GDP growth above 8%, low inflation, and stable forex reserves. Key developments included RBI repo rate cuts, new banking nomination rules, SEBI corporate governance reforms, and export relief measures. Major investments in AI infrastructure and critical minerals signaled India’s focus on innovation-driven economic growth.
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Polity
November 2025 highlighted major welfare initiatives including PM-JUGA tribal development, gig worker social security expansion, PM-Surya Ghar solar progress, and PM-KISAN payments to farmers. Programs like Lakhpati Didi, NSAP pension reforms, and scholarships for marginalized communities emphasized financial inclusion, rural entrepreneurship, and social justice through India’s digital governance and welfare ecosystem.
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Polity
November 2025 saw major political and constitutional developments including Justice Surya Kant becoming the 53rd Chief Justice of India, state election results in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Bihar, and celebrations of the Constitution’s 75th anniversary. The month also witnessed the implementation of four labour codes and key Supreme Court rulings on governance and rights.
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National Current Affairs
November 2025 featured major literary releases by Salman Rushdie, Twinkle Khanna, and Vir Das, alongside the Booker Prize win for David Szalay. Key events included the Tata Literature Live! Mumbai Litfest and Sahitya Akademi awards, highlighting emerging authors, children’s literature, and global recognition for impactful memoirs and contemporary fiction.
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National Current Affairs
October 2025 reports and rankings highlighted India’s global performance across innovation, governance, education, and human development. India ranked 38th in the Global Innovation Index, 102nd in the Global Hunger Index, and 86th in the Rule of Law Index. QS Asia rankings and HDI data reflected progress alongside challenges in social and institutional development.
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National Current Affairs
October 2025 featured important national and international observances including Gandhi Jayanti, Indian Air Force Day, National Unity Day, and UN Day. Awareness campaigns like Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Cyber Security Awareness Month highlighted health and digital safety. These events emphasized national unity, public awareness, historical remembrance, and global cooperation.
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National Current Affairs
October 2025 witnessed major military exercises including Malabar 2025, Konkan-25, Indra, and Austra Hind, strengthening India’s defense cooperation with global partners. Large-scale domestic drills like Exercise Trishul and Astra Shakti tested multi-domain warfare readiness, highlighting India’s strategic focus on joint operations, maritime security, and Indo-Pacific defense collaboration.
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Culture
October 2025 places in news included strategic locations like Chabahar Port, the South China Sea, and Vizhinjam Port highlighting geopolitical and trade importance. Cities like Lucknow joined UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, while environmental hotspots such as Joshimath and Fuego Volcano gained attention, reflecting global developments in connectivity, culture, and environmental risk.
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