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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Year-long Commemoration of 150th Anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ in New Delhi, DelhiOn November 7, 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long national commemoration of “Vande Mataram”, national song of India, during the Inaugural Ceremony, organized by the Ministry of Culture, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The celebration marks the start of a year-long nationwide campaign, which will continue until November 7, 2026.
• During the event, PM Narendra Modi released a Rs.150 commemorative stamp and Rs.150 coin and launched a dedicated portal marking the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram.”

About Vande Mataram:
Overview: Vande Mataram, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875, was originally composed in Sanskritised Bengali. It was first published in his literary magazine Bangadarshan as part of the novel Anandamath and was later as a standalone book in 1882.
First Sung: The song was first sung publicly at the Indian National Congress (INC) session in 1896 by Rabindranath Tagore.
Adoption:On 24 January 1950, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the then President of the Constituent Assembly, declared “Vande Mataram” as the National Song of India, giving it equal status with the National Anthem “Jana Gana Mana.”
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DoSJE partners with PW Foundation to provide Free Online Coaching Classes for Backward Classes
On November 7, 2025, the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Physics Wallah Foundation (PW Foundation) in New Delhi.

• The MoU aims to provide free structured online coaching to 15,000 aspirants from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and beneficiaries of the PM-CARES(Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund) Children Scheme.

Ke Details of MoU:
Coaching: Under the collaboration, the PW Foundation provided access to high-quality digital coaching for competitive exams like UPSC, (Union Public Service Commission) SSC, (Staff Selection Commission) and Banking examinations.
Support: The initiative offered live and recorded lectures, test series, mentorship, counselling, and study materials to help students from underprivileged backgrounds prepare for competitive exams.
Selection: The DoSJE selected eligible beneficiaries via a transparent online process, while PW Foundation provided the educational content free of cost.
Inclusivity: The MoU reflected the Government of India(GoI)’s continued commitment to Inclusive Human Resource Development and was aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG-4) while ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all.

ICAI Signs MoU with Indian Army for Real Time UDIN Verification
In November ,2025, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army (IA’s) Army Purchase Organization (APO), Directorate General of Supply and Transport (DGST) , under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), to enable real-time verification of Unique Document Identification Numbers (UDINs) through an Application Programming Interface (API).

Key Details of MoU:
Aim: The MoU aims to improve efficiency and authenticity in vendor registration by enabling APO to instantly verify CA-certified documents.
Curbing Fraud in Procurement: The API-based integration of ICAI’s UDIN system ensures that all audit reports, financial certifications, and declarations are issued only by registered Chartered Accountants, reducing fraud and malpractice.
Certification Integrity: The MoU guarantees document traceability, prevents duplication, and protects the integrity of CA-issued certifications across India.
UDIN: It is a 16-character alphanumeric code issued by ICAI. It includes letters and numbers that uniquely identify each document certified by a Chartered Accountant.

TEC & IIT Bombay Sign MoU to Collaborate on 6G, AI, and Telecom Standardization
On November 07,2025, the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communication, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay(IIT Bombay), Mumbai (Maharashtra) to collaborate on advanced telecom research, innovation, and global standardization.

• The MoU was signed on by Amit Kumar Srivastava, Deputy Director General(DDG), Mobile Technologies, TEC, and Prof. Sachin Patwardhan, Dean, Research and Development(R&D), IIT Bombay, in the presence of senior officials from both institutions.

Key Details of MoU:
Aim: The collaboration aims to develop India-specific telecom standards, test frameworks, and explore next-generation technologies including 6G(Generation), Artificial Intelligence (AI), satellite communication systems, Next Generation Networks (NGN), and Voice over Internet Protocol( VoIP).
Focus:  AI-driven telecom applications, low-cost indigenous satellite communication terminals, and signaling protocols for Internet Mobile Telecommunications(IMT) -2020/2030 networks.
Strengthen R&D Ecosystem: This partnership will strengthen India’s Research and Development(R&D) ecosystem and enhance its participation in global forums such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).
Aligns with: It aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision by promoting self-reliance, innovation, and a secure, next-gen telecom ecosystem.

HAL Signs USD 1 bn with GE for 113 Engines to Power 97 Tejas Mk1A JetsIn November 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a fresh agreement worth around USD 1 billion (approximately Rs. 8,800 crore) with United States of America (USA)-based General Electric Company (GE) for the supply of 113 F404-GE-IN20 (General Electric F404 Turbofan Engine, Indian Variant 20) jet engines and a support package to power 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1A for the Indian Air Force (IAF).

About the Agreement between HAL and GE:
Agreement Scope: Covers 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines for 97 LCA Tejas Mk-1A aircraft, including 68 single-seaters and 29 twin-seaters.
Delivery Schedule: Engine deliveries planned between 2027 and 2032 to align with HAL’s production timeline.
Total Programme Orders: Combined with the 2021 order for 83 jets, total Tejas Mk-1A orders now stand at 180 aircraft.
About LCA Tejas Mk-1A:
Developer: Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Manufacturer: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Key Features: Equipped with Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar, Electronic Warfare (EW) suite, and mission control systems.
Indigenous Content: It features over 64% indigenous components, reinforcing India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India) initiative.
Roles: Designed for air defence, maritime reconnaissance, and strike missions in high-threat environments.
About Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL): 
HAL is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence (MoD), originally established as Hindustan Aircraft on 22 December 1940 and restructured as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in 1964.
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)- Dr. D.K. Sunil
Headquarters– Bengaluru, Karnataka

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Led Indian Delegation at WSSD-2 Held in Doha, QatarUnion Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E) and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MoYAS), led the Indian delegation at the 2nd World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2), hosted by the State of Qatar in its capital city Doha from November 04 to November 06, 2025.

• This visit of Union Minister reaffirmed India’s strong commitment to global cooperation for social justice and inclusive growth.

India’s Key Engagements:
Inaugural Plenary Session: During his visit, Union Minister Mandaviya attended the inaugural plenary session of the summit, along with more than 180 dignitaries.

• While addressing the event, he highlighted some of India’s key achievements on all three pillars of social development: between 2016-17 and 2023-24, more than 170 million jobs were created; women’s employment participation doubled; unemployment rate decreased from 6% to 3.2%.
• He further mentioned that India’s social protection from 19% (in 2015) to 64.3% (in 2025), benefitting over 940 million Indian citizens.

High-Level Round Table: He also participated in a High-level Round Table on ‘Strengthening the Three Pillars of Social Development: Poverty Eradication, Full and Productive Employment and Decent Work for All, and Social Inclusion’.
NITI Aayog: On the sidelines of the summit, India participated at an event hosted by National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) on ‘Pathways Out of Poverty: India’s Experience in Empowering the Last Mile’.

• During this session, India showcased its achievements in poverty reduction, women’s economic empowerment through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and cooperatives, and the expansion of security for all.

About WSSD-2: The 3-day long summit was held under the chairmanship of HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar.

• The World Social Summit, under the title ‘Second World Summit for Social Development’ was convened by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through Resolutions 78/261 and 78/318.

Adoption of Doha Political Declaration: The summit concluded successfully with the adoption of “Doha Political Declaration”.

• Through this declaration, countries pledged to eradicate poverty, create decent work, combat discrimination, expand access to social security, and protect human rights.

About Qatar:
Capital- Doha
Prime Minister (PM)- Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani
Currency- Qatari Riyal (QAR)
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FAO’s SOFA Report 2025: India among Countries with Highest Yield Loss Due to Human-induced Land DegradationIn November 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) released its latest report titled ‘State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) 2025: Addressing Land Degradation Across Landholding Scales’ during an event held at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. The report highlights that nearly 1.7 billion people live in areas where crop yields are declining due to human-induced land degradation, posing a growing threat to agricultural productivity, food security, and natural ecosystems.

• The report notes that Eastern and Southern Asia face the greatest land degradation impacts, with India ranking among the countries with the highest human-induced crop yield losses.

About SOFA 2025:
Overview: Published annually by FAO, the report examines how human-induced land degradation affects crop yields, highlights global vulnerability hotspots, and connects these losses to poverty, hunger, and malnutrition.
Global Focus: The international community has recognised ‘land degradation’ as a critical global challenge, with over 130 countries pledging to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) under United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
Key Driver of Global Deforestation: As per the report, Agriculture continues to be the key driver of global deforestation, accounting for approximately 90% of forest loss.
Disparity in Land Use for Agriculture: Global cropland increased by 78 million hectares, while permanent meadows and pastures decreased by 151 million hectares, resulting in a net decline of agricultural land by 2% (~78 Mha).
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BANKING & FINANCE

ReNew Energy Secured USD 331 Million Financial Package from ADB
In November 2025, ReNew Energy Global Plc, a leading Indian renewable energy company, announced that it has secured USD 331 million in debt financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support its 837 megawatt-peak (MWp) hybrid renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh(AP).

• This financing is part of a broader USD 477 million funding package aimed at advancing India’s renewable energy infrastructure and sustainability goals.
• While, remaining USD 146 million will be raised by ADB through co-financing from other lenders.

Key Details of Project:
Integrates Wind and Solar Capacity: The project will integrate 837 Megawatt-peak (MWp) of wind and solar capacity with a 415 Megawatt-hour (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Finance Structure: As per this arrangement, USD 331 million ADB debt package includes maximum USD 291 million in local-currency financing from ordinary capital resources of ADB and remaining USD 40 million will be sourced from the ADB monitored Leading Asia’s Private Infrastructure Fund (LEAP 2).
Significance: The project, designed to provide 300 MW of power along with dependable base load supply, is expected to enhance grid reliability and promote India’s transition to a low-carbon energy future.

• It is also projected to generate about 1,641 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean energy annually.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

CIL and DVC Form Rs 21,000 Crore JV for 1,600 MW Power Project in Jharkhand
In November 2025, Coal India Limited (CIL), India’s major coal producing company, has signed a strategic Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to undertake brownfield expansion of 1,600 Megawatt(MW) capacity thermal power project at DVC’s Chandrapura Thermal Power Station (TPS) in Jharkhand.

• The agreement was signed in the presence of Sanjay Kumar Jha, Chairman of CIL; S. Suresh Kumar, Chairman of DVC, and senior officials from the Ministry of Coal (MoC).

Key Details:
Two 800 MW Units: The brownfield project involves setting up two 800 MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired units, totaling 1,600 MW capacity with a 50:50 equity sharing between CIL and DVC.
Total Cost: The total cost of project is estimated at Rs 21,000 crore, which includes the cost of development, construction, and commissioning of both units.
Commissioned: The project is expected to commence commercial operations by Financial Year 2031-32 (FY32), aligning with India’s expanding energy demand.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Jyotiraditya Scindia confers Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards celebrating cultural harmony in Bhupen Da’s centenary yearIn November 2025, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ministry of Communications and Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (MDoNER), presented the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards 2025 to six recipients at a ceremony held in Guwahati, Assam.

• The event, organized by the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Sarhad Pune, commemorated the centenary year of Bhupen Hazarika.

Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards 2025 :
Award: Established in 2012 by NGO Sarhad Pune in memory of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, it recognizes efforts promoting national integration, cultural harmony, and the North Eastern(NE) Region through art, literature, music, and social service.
Felicitation: Six eminent personalities from the NE were felicitated for their outstanding contributions in literature, music, scholarship, and cultural preservation:
Awardees:

• Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi from Arunachal Pradesh(AR) who is a Author and storyteller
• Laishram Mema from Manipur who is a Scholar and cultural promoter
• Rajni Basumatary from Assam who is a Actor and filmmaker
• L. R. Sailo from Mizoram who is a Writer and a translator
• Dr. Surjya Kanta Hazarika from Assam who is a Cultural historian and scholar
• Prof. David R. Syiemlieh from Meghalaya who is a Historian and former Union Public Services Commission(UPSC) Chairman

Rewards: Each recipient was honored with a cash prize of Rs 51,000, a citation, and a traditional Assamese gamosa, symbolizing the region’s cultural richness and unity.
About Dr. Bhupen Hazarika:
Identity: Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, hailed as the “Bard of the Brahmaputra,” was a legendary Indian singer, composer, poet, and filmmaker from Assam.
Contributions: Renowned for his impact on music, culture, and social harmony, he used his art to promote unity, peace, and social justice across communities.
Honors: Honored posthumously with India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 2019, his legacy continues to inspire generations.
About Ministry of Communication:
Union Minister- Jyotiraditya . M. Scindia (Constituency- Guna , Madhya Pradesh, MP)
Minister of State(MoS)– Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani (Constituency- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, AP)

Digit Insurance Won Two Major Awards at AIIA 2025In November 2025, Go Digit General Insurance Limited (Digit Insurance), leading new-age digital full-stack insurance company in India, won two major awards in categories: ‘Digital Insurer of the Year’ and ‘Woman Leader of the Award’, at the prestigious 29th Asia Insurance Industry Awards (AIIA) 2025 organised by Asia Insurance Review in Singapore.

• This year, Digit Insurance was the only private Indian insurer to win an award at AIIA, which reflects the company’s excellence across the board.

About Asia Insurance Industry Awards (AIIA) 2025 :
Instituted by: These awards were instituted by Asia Insurance Review 29 years ago.
Key Sector: AII awards are considered as one of the prestigious honors in the insurance sector, known for its rigorous and transparent judging process.
Digit Insurance and Leadership Recognition:Digit Insurance received the Digital Insurer of the Year in recognition of its efforts in transforming India’s paper-heavy non-life sector through comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation across its value chain.

• Jasleen Kohli, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Digit Insurance, was honored with the Women Leader of the Year award for her transformative leadership.
• Also, this recognition marks Digit Insurance’s overall 7th win at the AIIA awards after it won the “General Insurance Company of the Year” award( in 2019, 2020, and 2024) and clinched the “Digital Insurer of the Year award” (in 2021, 2023, and 2025).

AIC Wins Technology Initiative of the Year: Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd. (AIC) received the Technology Initiative of the Year award for its in-house developed SEWANxt platform, a next-generation digital solution transforming agricultural and allied insurance delivery across India.
Other Key Winners: HSBC Life (International) Limited (Life Insurance Company of the Year); Alliance General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (General Insurance Company of the Year); Nan Shan Life Insurance Co., Limited (Health Insurance Company of the Year); among others.
About Go Digit General Insurance Limited (Digit Insurance):
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Jasleen Kohli
Headquarters- Bengaluru, Karnataka
Established- 2016

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Justice Ashok Bhushan Re-appointed as NCLAT Chairman till July 2026
On November 07,2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, approved the re-appointment of Justice Ashok Bhushan, former Supreme Court Judge, as the Chairman of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).

• According to an order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(MoPP&P), he will continue in office till he attains the age of 70 on 4th July 2026.

About Justice Ashok Bhushan:
Judicial Career: He was appointed as a permanent Judge of the Allahabad High Court(HC) in April 2001, later served as Chief Justice of the Kerala HC in 2015, and was elevated to the Supreme Court of India(SCI) in May 2016, where he served until July 2021.
Additional Role: He was also appointed as Chairman of the Ravi Beas River Tribunal in July 2020.
NCLAT: He was initially appointed as the Chairperson of the NCLAT on 8 November 2021, succeeding Justice Bansi Lal Bhat, who was serving in an acting capacity.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

USA’s AFGSC Conducts ‘LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM’ Test Launch in CaliforniaIn November 2025, the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) of the United States of America (USA), in collaboration with the Space Force, successfully test fired an unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA.

About Test Launch:
Overview: The test, designated Glory Trip 254 (GT 254), was part of a scheduled, routine test program intended to verify the system’s accuracy, reliability, and readiness.
Performance: The missile traveled about 4,200 miles (approximately 6,760 kilometer,km) to the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site at Kwajalein Atoll, carrying a test reentry vehicle to assess flight path, trajectory, and reentry accuracy.
Personnel: Three AFGSC missile wings and maintainers from F.E. Warren Air Force Base supported the launch.
Readiness: The test aimed to demonstrate the readiness, effectiveness, and accuracy of the Minuteman III ICBM, verifying its guidance, propulsion, and control systems while ensuring crew preparedness and operational discipline.
About LGM-30G Minuteman III:
Overview: It is a three-stage, solid-fueled missile operated by the US AFGSC and serves as the land-based leg of the USA nuclear grid, alongside submarine-launched ballistic missiles and strategic bombers.

• The missile was originally designed to carry up to three nuclear warheads, Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRVs).

Manufacturer: The missile, manufactured by Boeing Defence, Space & Security(BDS), entered service in 1970, which is scheduled to be replaced by the LGM-35A Sentinel.
Features: The missile, with a range of about 13,000 km(8,000 miles), uses a three-stage solid-fuel rocket motor, which allows it to launch quickly and reach speeds of over Mach 23.
Storage: Each missile is stored in a reinforced underground silo at bases in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming, and is remotely by Air Force launch crews working in underground command centers.
About United States of America (USA):
President – Donald Trump
Capital – Washington DC
Currency – United States Dollar, USD

ENVIRONMENT

Six New Butterfly Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang ValleyIn November 2025, researchers from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bengaluru (Karnataka), along with the Litin Community Conservation Society, documented six butterfly species previously unrecorded in India from the Simong Community Forest, located in Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh (AR).

• The findings were published in the “Entomon Journal” and highlight the biogeographic link between the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet and the Brahmaputra basin in India.

New Species Recorded:
Litin Onyx (Horaga takanamii): Previously known only from Laos; named after the Litin clan for their conservation efforts.
Narrow-banded Royal (Dacalana vui): Found in northern Thailand and Vietnam; easily identified by a narrow white band on both wings.
Tibetan Duke (Euthalia zhaxidunzhui): Previously recorded from Metok (Tibet) and northern Myanmar.
Tibetan Sergeant (Athyma yui): Known from southeastern Tibet, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Tibetan Junglequeen (Stichophthalma neumogeni renqingduojiei): Earlier known only from Metok, Tibet; found to be common in Simong Forest.
Mountain Columbine (Stiboges elodinia): Distributed in northern Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.
About the Discovery:
First Discovery: These discoveries, made in 2024 in the Simong Community Forest of Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, represent significant range extensions from neighboring countries including Tibet, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, underscoring the ecological connectivity of this Himalayan region.
First Indian Record: Six butterfly species, previously known only from Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, and southeastern Tibet, have been documented for the first time in India.
Findings: A total of 90 butterfly species were recorded during the surveys, indicating the region’s underexplored biodiversity potential.
About Arunachal Pradesh (AR):
Chief Minister (CM) – Pema Khandu
Governor – Lieutenant (Lt) General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik (Retired)
Capital – Itanagar
Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) – Itanagar WLS, Kamlang WLS

SPORTS

Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurates Hockey India Centenary Celebrations in New DelhiOn November 7, 2025, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), inaugurated the centenary celebrations of Indian Hockey at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, Delhi. The event commemorated 100 years of Indian hockey, marking its first international appearance in 1925.

• The event, organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Hockey India, marked the beginning of a year-long centenary celebration of Indian Hockey, held under the theme “100 Years of Indian Hockey: India ka Game”.

Hockey India Centenary Celebration:
Exhibition Match: As part of the celebrations, a special exhibition match was played between the Sports Ministry XI led by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and the Hockey India XI captained by Dr. Dilip Tirkey, which ended with a 3-1 victory for the Sports Ministry team.
Commemorative Book: During the event, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya released a commemorative book titled “100 Years of Indian Hockey”.
Hockey Festival: A nationwide hockey festival was organized across 500 districts, with over 36,000 players participating in more than 1,000 exhibition matches, bringing together school athletes, veterans, and community teams.
Unveiling of Trophy: During the event, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the trophy for the FIH(International Hockey Federation) Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, set to take place from November 28 to December 10, 2025, in TN.
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Tamil Nadu’s Raahul VS Becomes India’s 91st Chess GMIn November 2025, 21-year-old Raahul VS, from Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), became India’s 91st Chess Grandmaster (GM) after winning the 6th ASEAN Individual Chess Championship in the Philippines with a round to spare, crossed the 2500 International Chess Federation (FIDE) rating required for the title.

• With this accomplishment, Raahul VS became TN’s 36th GM and India’s second GM within a week, following Ilamparthi AR, who earned the title on October 30, 2025.

Key Details:
GM Title Achievement: Raahul VS clinched the 6th ASEAN Individual Chess Championship, held from November 2 to 10, 2025, and secured his Grandmaster (GM) title before the final round.

• As of 8 November 2025, Raahul V S has a FIDE standard rating of 2437.

Previous Title: Earned International Master (IM) title in November 2021 after achieving his 4th and 5th IM norms and crossing the 2400 rating mark.
India’s First Grandmasters:

• Viswanathan Anand (1988): India’s first Grandmaster, who later became the country’s first World Chess Champion.
• Koneru Humpy (2002): India’s first Woman Grandmaster, achieving the title at just 15 and becoming the youngest female GM in the world at that time.

About Grandmaster Title:
Conferred By: Fédération Internationale des Échecs or International Chess Federation (FIDE), the world governing body of chess.
Hierarchy: The Grandmaster (GM) title stands as the highest recognition in chess, above International Master (IM), FIDE Master (FM), and Candidate Master (CM).
FIDE Criteria for GM Qualification: To earn the full GM title, a player must achieve three GM norms in at least 27 games and reach a FIDE rating of 2500 at least once.

• 2500 Elo Rating: A player must achieve a FIDE rating of at least 2500 at any point in their career, even if the rating later falls below that level.
• International Tournaments: GM norms must be earned in events featuring players from different countries.
• Tournament Performance Rating(TPR): Each norm should reflect a performance level of around 2600 or above.

OBITUARY

Nobel Prize Winning DNA Pioneer James Watson Passed AwayOn November 7, 2025, the Nobel laureate American biologist James Dewey Watson, who helped reveal the double-helix structure of Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), passed away at the age of 97 in New York, United States of America (USA). He was born on April 6, 1928, in Illinois (USA).

• In 1962, James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering the DNA double-helix and its role in genetic information transfer.

About James Dewey Watson:
Overview: He was a renowned American molecular biologist and geneticist.
DNA Structure Finding: In 1951, Watson joined the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge(USA), where he and Francis Crick, using X-radiation (X-ray) data from Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins, discovered the DNA double-helix in 1953, showing how adenine pairs with thymine and cytosine pairs with guanine.
Positions: In 1956, Watson joined Harvard University(USA) and later served as a full-time professor in 1961. In 1968, Watson became the Director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), New York.

• From 1994 to 2003, he served as President and Chancellor (2003-2007) of CHSL.
• In 1989, he was also instrumental in the early Human Genome Project, serving as the first Director of the National Center for Human Genome Research (presently NHGRI) at the United States (U.S.) National Institutes of Health.

Author: His notable works include The Double Helix (1968), a widely read scientific memoir, Molecular Biology of the Gene (1965), Recombinant DNA (1983), and DNA: The Secret of Life (2003).
Awards: He received the Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research (1960), US National Medal of Science (1964), USA Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977), and the Copley Medal (1993).

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of Radiology 2025- November 8International Day of Radiology (IDoR) or World Radiography Day is annually observed across the globe on 8 November to honor the vital role of radiographers and radiological technologists in healthcare.

• 8 November 2025 marks the 14th IDoR.

Background: 
Establishment: The IDoR was established in 2011 as a follow-up to the European Day of Radiology (EDoR), which was held once on 10 February 2011 to mark Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen’s death anniversary.
Formation of IDoR: The European Society of Radiology (ESR), in collaboration with the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR), replaced the European Day of Radiology (EDoR) with the International Day of Radiology (IDoR).
Official Confirmation: The date, 8 November, was officially confirmed as the observance day during the RSNA annual meeting held on 28 November 2011 in Chicago, USA.
Significance: The day coincides with the anniversary of Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen’s discovery of X-rays in 1895, a landmark in the history of radiology.

• She was a German physicist and the first recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics (1901).

First Observance: IDoR was first celebrated on November 8, 2012.
About Radiology:
Definition: Radiology is a medical specialty that employs imaging technology to detect and treat conditions affecting the human and animal body.
Types: Radiology is broadly classified into two types:

• Diagnostic Radiology, which uses imaging techniques such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, X-ray and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and ultrasound to detect diseases.
• Interventional Radiology, which employs imaging guidance for minimally invasive treatments and procedures.

Key facts:
Global Health Concern: Unsafe medical care is among the top 10 causes of death and disability worldwide.
Impact in LMICs: Each year, around 13.4 crore adverse events occur in hospitals across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) due to unsafe care, leading to about 26 lakh deaths.
Impact in High-Income Countries: In developed nations, one in every ten patients faces risks during hospital care, with nearly half of these incidents being preventable.
About European Society of Radiology (ESR):
President- Andrea G. Rockall
Headquarters- Vienna, Austria
Founded- 2005

World Urbanism Day 2025 – November 08World Urbanism Day (WUD), also known as World Town Planning Day (WTPD), is annually observed across the globe on 8th November to promote the importance of urban and regional planning in creating sustainable, resilient, and people-friendly cities.
Theme:
2025 Theme: “With Planning We Can!”
Focus: A call to highlight how effective urban planning can enhance quality of life, improving how we move, breathe, live, and connect within our cities.

Background
Origin: WUD was first proposed in 1949 by Professor Carlos Maria della Paolera of the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, to promote public and professional awareness about the importance of urban and regional planning.
Promotion: The observance is supported and promoted by the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP).
Global Relevance: Over time, World Urbanism Day has grown into a global observance, highlighting how urban planning links local initiatives to international goals such as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda.
India’s Contribution to Urban Planning:
India’s Participation: In India, WUD is organized by the Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI), established in 1951 and headquartered in New Delhi.
First Indian City: Chandigarh(Punjab) is India’s first planned city, designed by the renowned architect Le Corbusier.
About International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP):
President- Elisabeth Belparie
Headquarters- The Hague, Netherlands
Established-1965

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