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Sat 29 Nov, 2025
National News
60th All India DGP-IGP Conference
- The 60th All India Conference of Directors General of Police (DGPs) and Inspectors General of Police (IGPs) was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Nawa Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
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| Inauguration: By Union Home Minister Amit Shah | Chairmanship/Participation: By Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Main Theme: “Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions” |
Defence News
Reconnaissance frigate Taragiri
- Under Project 17A, the fourth indigenous advanced reconnaissance warship of the Nilgiri-class, Taragiri, was handed over to the Indian Navy in Mumbai.
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Agreement for MH-60R Helicopters
- The Ministry of Defence signed an agreement with the United States to obtain sustained support for the Navy’s fleet of MH-60R helicopters.
- The agreement is valued at more than ₹7,900 crore.
- It was formalized in New Delhi under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Programme.
Economy and Banking
India’s Real GDP
- India’s real GDP recorded a growth of 8.2% in the second quarter of the financial year 2025–26, compared to 5.6% in the same quarter last year.
Key Growth Sectors:
| Secondary Sector: Manufacturing and construction grew by 9.1% and 7.2%, respectively. | Tertiary Sector: Financial, real estate, and professional services registered strong growth of 10.2%. | Primary Sector: Agriculture showed 3.5% growth, while mining experienced a slight decline. |
Over 9,000 Circulars Withdrawn to Simplify Regulations: RBI
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn more than 9,000 circulars related to 11 categories of regulated entities to simplify the regulatory framework and consolidated them into 244 master directions.
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India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves: November 2025
- India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $4.47 billion to $688.10 billion in the week ending 21 November 2025.
- This decline was mainly due to a sharp drop in the value of gold reserves, which fell by $2.67 billion to $104.18 billion.
- In the previous week, the reserves had increased by $5.54 billion to $692.58 billion.
Components of Foreign Exchange Reserves (Week ending 21 November 2025):
| Component | Value (Approx.) | Weekly Change |
| Total Foreign Exchange Reserves | $688.10 billion | ↓ $4.47 billion |
| Foreign Currency Assets (FCA) | $560.60 billion | ↓ $1.69 billion |
| Gold Reserves | $104.18 billion | ↓ $2.67 billion |
| Special Drawing Rights (SDR) | $18.57 billion | ↓ $84 million |
| Reserve Position in IMF | $4.76 billion | ↓ $23 million |
State News
Assam Land Plot Boundary (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- The Assam Legislative Assembly passed the Assam Land Plot Boundary (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Assam Amendment) Bill, 2025 – Assam
- The Assam Legislative Assembly passed the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Assam Amendment) Bill, 2025.
- Under this bill, the ‘Moh Juj’ game has been excluded from the purview of the animal cruelty law.
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Science and Technology
Discovery of 37,000-Year-Old Thorny Bamboo Fossil
- Scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow have obtained a 37,000-year-old thorny bamboo fossil from silted deposits of the Chirang River in the Imphal Valley, Manipur.
- This is the first evidence of thorny bamboo in Asia during the Last Glacial Maximum (Ice Age), resembling the Chimonobambusa species.
- The fossil shows distinct thorn marks, indicating that the bamboo used thorns for protection in the dry-cold climate of that period.
Decline in Conservation Status of 788 Amphibian Species
- A new analysis has revealed that the status of amphibian species worldwide has deteriorated rapidly.
- Since 1980, the conservation status of 788 species has declined, while only 121 species have shown improvement.
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International News
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025
- The World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25) was held on 28 November 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
- The main objective of WTDC-25 was to bridge the global digital divide and develop a comprehensive roadmap for an inclusive, secure, and sustainable digital future.
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‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’
- India launched ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ to provide humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, which was affected by Cyclone DITVAH.
- The operation began on 28 November 2025, during which the INS Vikrant (India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier) and INS Udaygiri (indigenous stealth frigate) of the Indian Navy reached Colombo and delivered 6.5 tonnes of relief material.
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Ranks and indices
Asia Power Index 2025’
- The Lowy Institute, Australia, has released the ‘Asia Power Index 2025’, which evaluates the power of 27 countries and territories based on 131 indicators across eight domains such as military capability, economic ties, diplomatic influence, etc.
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Art and Culture
Inauguration of 77-Foot Tall Bronze Statue of Lord Ram
- On 28 November 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 77-foot tall bronze statue of Lord Ram at Shri Sansthan Gokarna Partagali Jeevottam Math in Canacona, Goa.
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Honors and Awards
Silver Peacock Award: 56th IFFI
- During the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Zara Sofia Ostan received the Silver Peacock Award for Best Actress (Female) for her performance in the Slovenian film “Little Trouble Girls.”
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'Indian of the Year 2025' Award Ceremony
- ICC Chairman Jay Shah was honored with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award for Contribution to Indian Women’s Cricket' at CNN-News18's 'Indian of the Year 2025' award ceremony.
Key Contributions :
| As BCCI Secretary (2019–2024), implemented equal pay between male and female cricketers | Launched the Women’s Premier League (WPL) and secured a ₹50,000 crore media rights deal | Strengthened domestic cricket, expanded the NCA, and increased fan engagement |
Sports News
FIFA Under-17 World Champion
- Portugal won the title of FIFA Under-17 World Champion 2025 by defeating Austria 1–0 in the final match held in Doha, Qatar.
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