Current Affairs 11 November 2025

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

PM Narendra Modi Flagged Off 4 New Vande Bharat Trains from Varanasi, UPIn November 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated four new Vande Bharat trains during his two-day visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP), bringing the total number of operational Vande Bharat services across India to 164.

• The new Vande Bharat routes include Banaras (UP)–Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh, MP), Lucknow (UP)–Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Firozpur Cantt (Punjab)–Delhi, and Ernakulam (Kerala)–Bengaluru (Karnataka), enhancing regional and inter-state connectivity.
• These newly launched semi-high-speed trains are developed by Tamil Nadu (TN)’s Integral Coach Factory (ICF).

About Vande Bharat Trains:
Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express: It will provide direct connectivity on ‘Banaras-Khajuraho’ route and reduce travel time by nearly 2 hours 40 minutes (mins) compared to special trains currently in operation.
Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat Express: The train will cover the total distance between UP’s two cities Lucknow and Sahranpur, in approximately 7 hours and 45 mins, thereby reducing travel time by 1hour and 45 mins.
Firozpur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express: Among all the 4 new Vande Bharat trains, this train will be the fastest train and will cover the total distance in 6 hours and 40 mins.
Bengaluru-Ernakulam: It is the 1st inter-state semi-high-speed premium train service connecting southern states: Kerala, Tamil Nadu (TN), and Karnataka. It will complete the entire journey (583 kilometers, kms) in 8 hours and 40 mins, reducing travel time by over 2 hours.
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Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Uttarakhand on November 09, 2025On November 09 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Uttarakhand to participate in a programme marking the Silver Jubilee(25) Celebrations of formation of Uttarakhand (carved out of Uttar Pradesh (UP) on November 09, 2000) at the Forest Research Institute (FRI) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

• During the programme, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several development projects worth over Rs 8,140 crore, of which, projects worth more than Rs 930 crore were inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 7,210 crore.

Highlights of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Uttarakhand:
Releases: In order to mark the 25th anniversary of Uttarakhand’s foundation day, PM Modi also released a special series of postage stamps issued by the Uttarakhand Postal Circle symbolizing the state’s major natural heritage sites and cultural symbols.

• In addition to that,he launched a coffee table book titled ‘Gauravshali Ateet, Sashakt Vartaman aur Sunehra Bhavishya’.

Key Projects Inaugurated: Among the key projects inaugurated by PM Modi were: Dehradun water supply coverage for 23 zones under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme, electrical substation in Pithoragarh district, solar power plants in government buildings, AstroTurf Hockey Ground at Haldwani Stadium in Nainital.

• He laid the foundation stone of two key hydro-sector related projects: Song Dam Drinking Water Project which will supply 150 Million Litres per Day (MLD) to Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand; and Jamarani Dam Multipurpose Project in Nainital.

Financial Support: During the event, he also released a financial support amount of Rs 62 crore directly into the bank accounts of over 28,000 farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
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Overview of 18th UMI Conference & Exhibition Held from November 7 to 9, 2025, in Gurugram, HaryanaIn November 2025,  Union Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, Ministry of Power (MoP), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) inaugurated the 18th edition of the Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition, in Gurugram, Haryana.

• The three-day event, held from November 7 to 9, 2025, was organized under the theme “Urban Development and Mobility Nexus”.
• The event was jointly organized by MoHUA, Government of India (GOI), and the Government of Haryana, in collaboration with Institute of Urban Transport (IUT) (India) and Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL).

Highlights of 18th UMI Conference & Exhibition:
Logo & Website of PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme: During the event, Union Minister Manohar Lal launched the logo and website of Pradhan Mantri (PM) e-Bus Sewa Scheme, reflecting the Government of India(GoI’s) vision of green mobility, Accessibility and inclusivity, and Efficiency and Innovation.
UMI Awards 2025: During the event, the UMI Awards 2025 were presented in 8 categories to state and city authorities for “Excellence in Urban Transport” and best practice projects.
2026 Conference & Exhibition: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced the schedule of UMI 2026 Conference and Exhibition, which will be held from October 23 to 25, 2026, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
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Union Minister Manohal Lal Khattar Participates in National Urban Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, DelhiThe Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), participated at the National Urban Conclave 2025, organized by MoHUA, held from November 8 to 9, 2025, at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, Delhi.

• He inaugurated flagship initiatives such as Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) and Urban Investment Window (UiWN), Swachh Bharat Mission-Knowledge Management Unit (SBM-KMU) and Jal Hi Janani.

Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP):
Overview: DRAP, a year-long mission-mode initiative, aims to reclaim all valuable urban land for community use and infrastructure development, supporting Government of India (GOI)’s vision of achieving “Lakshya Zero Dumpsite” by September 2026.
Funding: The central government provides Rs.550 per tonne as financial assistance for legacy waste remediation. As of November 2025, MoHUA has sanctioned Rs.4,181 crores as central funding for projects worth Rs.10,228 crores, benefiting 2,484 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in 28 States and Union Territories (UTs).
Urban Investment Window (UiWIN): The UiWIN, an initiative of Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO), under the guidance of MoHUA, is a one-stop investment platform in Indian cities to attract private investments and access affordable.
Note: The conclave is the inaugural edition of an annual national urban dialogue, providing a platform to identify clear pathways and actionable plans for achieving the Urban Agenda 2047.
About the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA):
Union Minister – Manohar Lal Khattar (Constituency – Karnal, Haryana)
Minister of State (MoS) – Tokhan Sahu (Constituency – Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh)
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C-DOT and IIT Gandhinagar partners to Establish CoE for Indigenous Telecom and Cybersecurity Research
On November 08, 2025, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the R&D (Research and Development) arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, Gujarat, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) focused on telecom and cybersecurity innovation.

Key details of  MoU:
Research Collaboration Areas: Under the partnership, IIT-GN students, faculty, and C-DOT researchers will jointly work on areas such as mobile communications, quantum communication, advanced AI (Artificial Intelligence), satellite communication systems, and cyber-secure telecom applications.
Support : The CoE will also support incubation, mentoring, startup collaboration, and skilling programs aligned with India’s telecommunications and semiconductor missions.
Development in:  The Centre will foster indigenous product development, scholarly publications, patent filing, and applied research to strengthen India’s technological sovereignty.

NHAI collaborates with Google India to enhance safety and improve user convenience
In November 2025, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) partnered with Google India to provide near real-time, authoritative highway information through Google Maps via the API Setu (Application Programming Interface) platform.

• This collaboration allows users to access real-time information about public roads, roadside amenities, and travel disruptions across the national highway network.

About the MoU:
Live Data on Roads: Under the partnership, NHAI has already shared information on wayside amenities such as fuel stations, rest-areas and public conveniences and plans to feed live data on temporary road closures, deviations, and accident-prone zones into Google Maps so that travelers receive visual and voice alerts ahead of time.
Features for Two-Wheeler Users: The updated Google Maps roll-out in India features “Gemini” AI (Artificial Intelligence) -powered conversational navigation, multi-step voice commands, flyover-voice guidance in nine Indian languages for complex junctions, and customizable “Navatars” for two-wheeler users.
Digital India Vision: The collaboration is a key component of the Digital India vision, bringing together data analytics, AI and mobility to enhance transparency, convenience and safety on Indian roads.

• India becomes the second market after the United State of America(USA) to receive advanced AI-powered navigation features like Gemini integration and proactive traffic alerts.

Tamil Nadu to Launch India’s First ‘Women’s Wellness on Wheels’ Vehicle
In November 2025, the Tamil Nadu (TN) government announced the launch of  India’s inaugural “Women’s Wellness on Wheels” (WWW) initiative, aiming to enhance women’s health through mobile medical units.

About Women’s Wellness on Wheels (WWW) Project:
Objective: A Rs.41 crore  initiative providing mobile cancer screening for women, ensuring early detection and accessible breast and cervical cancer tests, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.
Coverage: The state plans to deploy 38 mobile units, one in each district, to provide comprehensive cancer screenings for women, including cervical and breast cancer tests.
Free HPV Vaccination: Girls aged 14 and below receive free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to prevent cervical cancer, implemented through schools, Primary Health Centres (PHCs), and private hospitals via Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation (TNMSC), with a budget of Rs.36 crore.
Maturity Funds & Eligibility: Rs 50,000 maturity funds will be given to 118 girls from South Chennai and Puducherry at age 18, with annual income eligibility expanded from Rs 72,000 to Rs 1,20,000.

• Initiative aims to prevent female infanticide and child marriages and promote girl child education, highlighted by a pledge against child marriage.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Quad Naval Exercise MALABAR 2025 Begins at Guam, Northern Pacific OceanOn November 10 2025, the 29th edition of the multilateral Exercise Malabar(2025) began at Guam in the Northern Pacific Ocean (NPO), hosted by the United States of America (USA).

• The nine-day Quad naval exercise, involving the navies of India, the USA, Japan, and Australia, will run until 18 November 2025.

Background: 
Origin: The MALABAR Exercise was initiated in 1992 as a bilateral naval exercise between India and the USA to enhance interoperability and strengthen maritime cooperation between the two navies.
Expansion: Japan became a permanent member in 2015, followed by Australia, which joined permanently in 2020, transforming MALABAR into a four-nation (Quad) naval exercise.
Previous Edition: The 28th edition of Exercise Malabar, conducted under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), was held from 8 to 18 October 2024, and was hosted onboard INS Satpura at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
About Exercise MALABAR 2025:
Scope: The exercise will include advanced maritime operations such as high-tempo drills and fleet manoeuvres, aimed at strengthening coordination and interoperability among the Quad navies.
Phases: The exercise will be conducted in two phases :the Harbour Phase from November 10–12, 2025, followed by the Sea Phase from November 13–17, 2025.

• Harbour Phase : Focused on operational planning, communication alignment, familiarisation visits, and sports interactions among participating navies.
  Sea Phase : Involves complex naval drills at sea, including joint fleet operations, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), gunnery serials, and cross-deck flying exercises.

Indian Participation:
Representation: The IN’s indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, Indian Naval Ship(INS) Sahyadri, represented India in Exercise Malabar 2025.
Construction & Commissioning: The warship was built by Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and was commissioned on 21 July 2012 into the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), headquartered at Visakhapatnam, AP.
About Indian Navy (IN):
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) – Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
Headquarters –New Delhi, Delhi.
Established– 1950

Bangladesh Joined UN Water Convention, Becomes 1st South Asian SignatoryBangladesh became the 1st South Asian country as well as 56th country globally, to join the United Nations (UN) Water Convention which is officially known as the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, on June 20 2025.

• This move is expected to help Bangladesh in protecting and managing waterways that represent a ‘lifeline to peace and prosperity’.

About UN Water Convention:
Legally Binding: It is a unique legally binding instrument which aimed at promoting the sustainable management of share water resources and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Background: The UN Water Convention was formally adopted in Helsinki, Finland in 1992 but officially came into force in 1996.
Initially a Regional Framework: It was initially negotiated as a regional framework for the pan-European region.
Open for All UN Member States: Following an amendment to the convention, it has been opened for all member states UN, since March 2016.
Expansion to Non-European Nations: Since 2016, various non-European nations mostly from Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and Latin America regions, had acceded to the convention like: Chad (2018), Ghana (2020), Guinea-Bissau and Togo (2021); Cameroon (2022); Nigeria (2023); Iraq (2023), Panama (2023), among others.
About Bangladesh:
Capital- Dhaka
Interim Head- Muhammad Yunus
Currency- Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Signed Bilateral Haj Agreement with Saudi Arabia for Haj 2026
In November 2025, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) and Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement for Haj 2026 with Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

About Bilateral Haj Agreement 2026:
Visit: The agreement was signed during Union Minister Kiren Rijiju’s official visit to Saudi Arabia, undertaken from November 7 to 9, 2025, at the invitation of the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah.
Haj Agreement 2026: Finalized India’s pilgrim quota at 1,75,025, marking a milestone in India–Saudi Arabia cooperation.
Key Focus: Reviewed ongoing Haj preparations, emphasizing coordination, logistics, transportation, accommodation, healthcare, and welfare measures to ensure a safe and seamless pilgrimage for Indian pilgrims.

BANKING & FINANCE

RBI proposes 70% cap on financing for acquisitions and limits on CME In October 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the draft circular on acquisition financing that proposes to allow banks to finance as much as 70% of the acquisition value, provided the rest 30% comes from acquirer.

• The RBI also released a draft circular proposing limits on banks’ exposure to capital markets and acquisition finance.

Funding Acquisitions
The draft framework, “RBI (Commercial Banks – Capital Market Exposure CME)) Directions, 2025” has proposed to allow banks to finance corporate acquisitions in India and abroad.
New Norms: Under the proposed framework, banks will be permitted to fund up to 70% of the acquisition value, with the remaining 30% to be contributed by the acquiring company.

• This means if the acquisition cost is Rs 10,000 crore (cr), banks can lend up to Rs 7,000 cr to fund the acquirer.

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AU Small Finance Bank Launched ‘M Circle’ for Women
In November 2025, AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AU SFB), India’s largest SFB, launched ‘M Circle’, a specialized banking proposition designed exclusively for women to address evolving financial, lifestyle, and healthcare needs of modern Indian women.

About ‘M Circle’: 
Empowerment: ‘M’ embodies Money, Motivation, and Modernity is a premier banking program exclusively for women to empower their growing role in wealth creation and enriched living beyond traditional banking.
Eligibility: Available to women who hold AU SFB’s premium accounts, including AU Ivy, AU Eternity, AU Royale, and AU Platinum.
Key Features : It offers 25% off locker rentals, preferential loans at 0.2% lower interest, curated investment programs with financial literacy support, complimentary health check-ups and exclusive lifestyle offers from brands like Nykaa, Ajio Luxe, Kalyan Jewellers, BookMyShow, Zepto, and Swiggy.

• ‘M Circle’ offers members curated content, expert sessions, peer stories, and personalized guidance, while women entrepreneurs receive complimentary business tools, including Unified Payments Interface Quick Response code (UPI QR), Point of Sale (POS) machine, payment gateways, and accounting support.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Salmon Rushdie Honored with Dayton Peace Prize-Lifetime Achievement Award 2025In November 2025, Renowned Indian-born British author Salman Rushdie was conferred with the Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award(Lifetime Achievement Award) during the Dayton Literary Peace Prize(DLPP) 2025 ceremony held in Dayton, Ohio, the United States of America (USA).

• The award, carries USD 10,000 cash prize, recognized his outstanding literary contribution and unwavering advocacy for freedom of expression, tolerance, and human dignity.

2025 Dayton Literary Peace Prize(DLPP)  :
Commemorating Peace: The 2025 ceremony marked the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, which ended the Bosnian War.
2025 Winners:

• Fiction: ‘Martyr!’ by Kaveh Akbar , explores identity, faith, and cultural conflict( USD 10,000).
• Nonfiction: ‘The Burning Earth’  by Sunil Amrith, analyzes historical impacts on the global environment( USD 10,000).

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SPORTS

Taiwan’s Olympic Medallist Tai Tzu-ying Announces Retirement from BadmintonIn November 2025, Taiwan’s badminton star and Olympic silver medallist Tai Tzu‑ying announced her retirement from professional badminton at age 31, ending a 16-year illustrious international career.

About Tai Tzu-ying:
Early Career: She began her international badminton journey in 2007 at 15 years old, and by 2010, she was reaching Super Series finals, marking her rise on the global stage.
World No. 1: In December 2016, She became the first Taiwanese woman to reach the world singles No. 1 ranking, holding it for over 200 weeks. She regained the top spot three more times between 2018 and 2020, totaling a record 214 weeks at No. 1.
Olympic Success: She won the silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (Japan), becoming the first woman from Taiwan to secure an Olympic medal in badminton.
Other Achievements:

• Asian Games: Clinched the gold medal at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games(Indonesia), becoming a continental champion.
• World Championships: Secured silver in 2021 (Spain) and bronze in 2022 (Japan).
• Major Titles: She won the All England Open three times (2017, 2018, 2020) and the Asian Championships thrice (2017, 2018, 2023). She also captured 17 Badminton World Federation(BWF) World Tour titles, finishing as runner-up 12 times, and secured the gold medal at the 2017 Taipei Universiade.

About Badminton World Federation (BWF):
President – Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul
Headquarters – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Established – 1934

Sheetal Devi Becomes First Indian Para Archer in Able-Bodied National TeamIn November 2025, 18-year-old para-archer Sheetal Devi, from the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), became the first Indian para-athlete selected for an able-bodied national archery team at an event held from 3-6 November 2025, at the National Centre of Excellence, Sonipat (Haryana).

• She will represent India in the compound women’s team category at the Asia Cup Archery 2025 (Stage 3), scheduled from December 10–15, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

About Selection Trials:
Conducted by: Sports Authority of India (SAI)
Participants: Over 60 able-bodied compound women archers
Top 3 Archers Selected:

• 1st – Tejal Rajendra Salve (Maharashtra)
• 2nd – Vaidehi Hirachandra Jadhav (Maharashtra)
• 3rd – Sheetal Devi (J&K)

Result: Sheetal Devi secured third place in the women’s compound archery category with a total qualification score of 703 points, comprising 352 and 351 in the two rounds.
About Sheetal Devi:
Significance: Sheetal Devi is the first Indian female armless world champion in para archery and the youngest Indian Paralympic medallist at the age of 17.
Condition & Training: Born with phocomelia, She shoots using her legs and shoulders and trained at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Sports Complex, Katra (J&K), before continuing under coach Gaurav Sharma in Patiala.
 Major Achievements:
2023:

• 2 Gold medals – Asian Para Games, Hangzhou, China
• 1 Silver medal – World Archery Championships, Berlin, Germany

2024:Won Bronze medal in the Compound Mixed Team event at the Paris Paralympics(France) alongside Rakesh Kumar, becoming India’s youngest Paralympic medallist at the age of 17.
2025: Gold – World Archery Para Championships (Individual, Gwangju, South Korea)
About Sports Authority of India (SAI):
Director General (DG) – Sujata Chaturvedi
Headquarters – New Delhi (Delhi)
Established – 1984

UAE to Host 2026 Asian Youth Archery Championship
On November 10, 2025, The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Archery Foundation won the bid to host the 2026 Asian Youth Archery Championship, which will take place in Khorfakkan, UAE.

• The announcement was made during the Asian Archery Federation Congress held in Dhaka (Bangladesh), on the sidelines of the 2025 Asian Archery Championships.

Executive Member: Virendra Sachdeva, President of the Archery Association of India (AAI), has been elected as an Executive Member of World Archery Asia (WAA) with the highest number of votes during the election held during the WAA General Assembly.
UAE Delegation: It was led by Hanadi Khalifa Al Kaboori, President of the UAE Archery Federation.
Asian Youth Archery Championship: It is one of the most prestigious events for young archers across Asia, bringing together Asia’s best under-18 and under-21 athletes.

• The tournament serves as a crucial platform for nurturing young stars of archery and strengthening ties among Asian member nations.

IMPORTANT DAYS

National Legal Services Day 2025 – November 9National Legal Services Day (NLSD) is annually observed across India on 9th November to promote legal awareness and equitable access to justice for all, especially the marginalized, reinforcing the government’s commitment to “Access to Justice for All.”

• The day commemorates the enforcement of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, on 9th November 1995.
• 10th November 2025 marks the 31st edition of NLSD.

Background:
Proposed by:  The idea to celebrate NLSD annually was first proposed by Dr. Justice A.S. Anand, the then Executive Chairman of NALSA, during the first Annual Meet of the State Legal Services Authorities held on 12th September 1998 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.
First Observation: The first NLSD was observed on 9th November 1995.
About National Legal Services Authority (NALSA):
Patron -in -Chief- Justice B.R Gavai -Chief Justice of India (CJI)
Headquarters- New Delhi, Delhi
Established- 1995
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STATE NEWS

Gujarat Becomes 1st State in India to Launch Tribal-focused Genome Sequencing ProjectIn November 2025, Gujarat has become the 1st state in India to launch a large-scale tribal-focused genome sequencing project led by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC).

• In addition to that, the Government of Gujarat will officially designate the year 2025 as ‘Tribal Pride Year’ to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of “Bhagwan Birsa Munda”.

About Tribal-focused Genome Sequencing Project:
Aim: To understand the rising prevalence of genetic disorders among tribal communities, a trend believed to be linked to endogamous marriages and limited genetic diversity.
Background: In the Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26), the government of Gujarat had approved project titled ‘Creation of Reference Genome Database for Tribal Population’ which is designed to establish a comprehensive genomic database in order to fix existing gaps.

• The project aligns with the ‘Genome India Project’, initiated and completed by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T).

DNA Samples Collected: Under this project, DNA samples from 31 tribal communities across 11 districts of Gujarat have been collected to build a reference database that could redefine how genetic conditions are diagnosed and managed in these communities.
Significance: This project will enable the scientists to trace mutations, create low-cost diagnostic panels and facilitate prenatal or even embryo-level testing during IVF procedures.

• Also, it will help in detecting diseases and addressing health issues like: malnutrition, anaemia, and enable the early diagnosis of genetic disorders like: Sickle Cell Anaemia and G6PD deficiency.

About Gujarat:
Capital- Gandhinagar
Chief Minister (CM)- Bhupendrabhai Patel
Governor- Acharya Devvrat
National Parks (NP)- Gir National Park, Marine National Park
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