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10 November, 2025
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Wed 12 Nov, 2025
National News
3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen 2025
- The 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2025) was organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, on 11–12 November 2025 in New Delhi.
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22nd CII Annual Health Summit
- The premier health conference, the 22nd CII Annual Health Summit 2025, was held on 11 November 2025 in New Delhi.
- The summit serves as a key platform to shape the future of India’s healthcare sector.
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Achievements of the Ministry of Railways under Various Major Operations (January–October 2025)
- Under Operation Nanhe Farishte, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued over 16,000 children across Indian Railways between January and October 2025.
- Under Mission Jeevan Raksha, the RPF saved more than 2,000 lives during the same period.
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NHRC Launched Online Short-Term Internship Programme
- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched its two-week online short-term internship programme for November 2025.
- A total of 906 applications were received, out of which 80 students from 16 States and Union Territories across the country were selected.
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Launch of DRAP (Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Program)
- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Program (DRAP) under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0).
- The programme aims to achieve the target of “Zero Dumpsites” by September 2026.
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State Specific News
Bihar Assembly Elections Concluded
- In the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections, over 69% voter turnout was recorded.
- Katihar district registered the highest turnout at 79.10%, followed by Kishanganj (78.16%), Purnea (76.45%), Supaul (72.82%), East Champaran (71.57%), and Banka (70.75%).
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New Emblem and Motto of Maharashtra Agriculture Department
- The Maharashtra Agriculture Department has unveiled its new emblem and motto.
- The new emblem replaces the traditional plough with a modern mechanical plough, symbolizing the state’s progress toward modern, technology-driven, and climate-resilient farming.
- The new motto is “Shashwat Sheti, Samruddha Shetkari” (meaning “Sustainable Farming, Prosperous Farmer”).
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Implementation of GRAP Stage III in Delhi
- The third stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was implemented in the National Capital Delhi on 11 November 2025.
- This step was taken as the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Delhi-NCR region reached the ‘Severe’ level (401–450).
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First State to Implement BharatNet Scheme Across the Entire State
- Punjab has become the first state in India to implement the revised BharatNet Scheme across the entire state.
- This will enable live monitoring of the border state from any location in the country.
- For the implementation of the scheme, Ajay Kumar Karara, Chief General Manager of BSNL, Punjab Circle, was felicitated by Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha.
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International News
Angola’s 50th Independence Day
- President Droupadi Murmu participated in the 50th Independence Day celebrations of Angola on November 11, 2025.
- This marked the Golden Jubilee of Angola’s independence — the 50th anniversary of its freedom.
- The year 2025 also commemorates the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Angola.
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G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
- The G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held from November 11 to 12, 2025, in Niagara, Canada, where India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar participated as an Outreach Partner.
- India’s participation aimed to amplify the voice of the “Global South” (developing countries) on international platforms and strengthen cooperation with key global partners.
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India–Sri Lanka High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDP)
- India and Sri Lanka have agreed to extend the framework for the implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDP) in Sri Lanka under Indian grant assistance for the next five years (2025–2030).
- The project’s cost is LKR 600 million, with a total portfolio capped at LKR 10 billion.
- Since its inception in 2005, over 50 projects have been completed successfully.
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India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue (DPD) – 15th Edition
- The 15th edition of the India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue (DPD) was held in Hanoi, Vietnam.
- The dialogue was co-chaired by Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary of India, and Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defence of Vietnam.
- It was decided that the 16th Defence Policy Dialogue will be held in India in 2026.
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Environment News
Hosting COP 32
- Ethiopia will host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027.
- This decision was made by preliminary consensus among participating countries at the opening session of the COP30 conference in 2025.
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COP30
- The 30th edition of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is being held in November 2025 in Belém, a city in the Brazilian Amazon region.
- The conference will run from November 10 to 21 and will be attended by world leaders, ministers, climate experts, policymakers, and representatives from various countries.
Three-Day Himalayan Conference Held in Almora, Uttarakhand
- The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organized a three-day Himalayan Conference in Almora, Uttarakhand from 13 to 15 November 2025.
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Defence News
Exercise Malabar 2025
- Australia has joined Exercise Malabar 2025 along with India, Japan, and the United States. It is a major Indo-Pacific naval exercise aimed at strengthening coordination and interoperability among the four Quad countries.
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Economy and Banking
IN-SPACe and SIDBI Launch ₹1,000 Crore Venture Capital Fund
- The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have jointly launched a ₹1,000 crore venture capital fund to support India’s private space sector startups by providing early-stage and growth capital.
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Reports and Indexes
India’s Unemployment Rate in Q2 2025
- According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) quarterly bulletin, India’s unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in the second quarter of 2025 (July–September), down from 5.4% in the first quarter (April–June).
- During July–September 2025, the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above slightly increased to 55.1%, compared to 55.0% in the previous quarter.
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Person In News
Sheikha Nasser Al Nowais
- Sheikha Nasser Al Nowais has become the first female Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
- She will serve a three-year term from 2026 to 2029.
- Her election took place during the 123rd Session of the UNWTO Executive Council, held in Segovia, Spain, where she won by a majority vote.
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Important days
World Pneumonia Day
- World Pneumonia Day is observed every year on 12 November to raise global awareness about the deadly disease pneumonia and to focus attention on its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Public Service Broadcasting Day (Jan Prasaran Diwas)
- Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed every year in India on 12 November.
- The day commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s first and only address on All India Radio (AIR) from the Delhi studio on 12 November 1947.
- It was declared in the year 2000 by the then Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Sushma Swaraj.
National Bird Day (India)
- National Bird Day is observed in India every year on 12 November.
- The day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Salim Moizuddin Abdul Ali, the renowned ornithologist and naturalist, lovingly known as the “Birdman of India.”
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