10 November, 2025
GK Update
Mon 10 Nov, 2025
National News
Special Swachhata Campaign

- According to Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Central Government has earned ₹4,085.24 crore through the disposal of electronic scrap and other scrap materials from various Central Government offices under the Special Swachhata Campaign.
- This earning has been made over the past few years (during the annual campaigns started in 2021), the objective of which is to resolve pending cases in government offices, remove scrap, clean workplaces, and also to free up space.
Historic Agreement for the Acquisition of Naini Saini Airport

- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Government of Uttarakhand for the acquisition of Naini Saini Airport located in Pithoragarh.
- The total area of the Naini Saini Airport is approximately 70 acres.
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Inauguration of "Sahakari Kumbh 2025"

- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated "Sahakari Kumbh 2025" at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
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State News
Assam Polygamy Prohibition Bill, 2025 Approved

- The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Polygamy Prohibition Bill, 2025.
- Its objective is to declare and eliminate the practice of polygamy as illegal across the entire state, except in areas under the Sixth Schedule.
- This bill will be introduced in the Assam Legislative Assembly on 25 November 2025.
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Economy and Banking
Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting

- Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the first pre-budget consultation meeting with leading economists of the country in New Delhi for the upcoming Union Budget 2026–27.
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Person In News
Death of Ande Sri

- Renowned poet and lyricist Ande Sri passed away at the age of 64 in Hyderabad.
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Awards and Honors
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel RRU National K9 Gallantry Award-2025

- Border Security Force (BSF) tracker dog Babita has been honored with the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel RRU National K9 Gallantry Award-2025.
- Deployed in the Amritsar Sector of Punjab, dog Babita played a significant role in a major operation in September 2025.
Defence News
Multilateral Naval Exercise MALABAR

- The Indian Navy’s indigenously designed and built guided-missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri has reached Guam in the North Pacific region to participate in the latest edition of the Multilateral Naval Exercise MALABAR.
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International News
COP-30 (Conference of the Parties)

- The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) commenced on 10 November 2025 in Belém, a city located in the state of Pará, Brazil.
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Art and Culture
Sheikh Zayed Festival 2025–2026

- The fifth edition of the Sheikh Zayed Festival is being held at Al Wathba grounds in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Sports News
ISSF World Championship 2025

- Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala won the silver medal in the Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the ISSF World Championship 2025.
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Important days
World Science Day for Peace and Development

- World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed every year on 10 November.
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