07th November 2025

1. PM Narendra Modi Inaugurated India’s Digital Museum on Tribal Freedom Fighters in Chhattisgarh
2. India Withdraws From Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan
3. EESL to Set Up India’s Largest Geothermal Energy Pilot Project in AP
4. IIT Ropar signs an MoU with IDG10 Solutions for Subsea Pipeline Design Programme
5. 17th India & Israel JWG Meeting on Defence Cooperation Held in Israel
6. UNEP’s EGR 2025: Global GHG Emissions Reach Record 57.7 GtCO₂e in 2024
7. Nvidia Joined IDTA as Group Secured Over USD 850 Million in Funding
8. Dr Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan Conferred Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025
9. HP Won National ‘People First Integration Award’ for Citizen-Centric Digital Services on Digi Locker
10. ESA & Arianespace Launches Copernicus Sentinel-1D Earth-Observation Satellite Aboard Ariane 6 Rocket
11. Former Karnataka Minister & MP Hullappa Yamanappa Meti Passed Away
12. Kerala signs a Rs 850 crore FDI deal for Meridian Tech Park
13. Mounjaro Emerges India’s Top-Selling Drug in October
14. 30 Years of Climate Talks: Progress, Pitfalls, and a Planet in Peril
15. RuPay is Becoming the Card of Choice
16. Veteran Singer-Actor Sulakshana Pandit Passes Away at 71
17. PM Modi Launches 150-Year Celebration of “Vande Mataram”
18. Kazakhstan to Join Abraham Accords Hints By Trump
19. MSDE & Autodesk Team Up to Revolutionise Vocational Skills
20. Commemorative ₹50 Coin Marks NHPC Limited’s Golden Jubilee
21. Paradeep Phosphates Signs Rahul Dravid as Brand Ambassador
22. India Exports Fortified Rice from Chhattisgarh to PNG
23. KSLU Confers Honorary Doctorate on AP Governor Abdul Nazeer
24. Jan Dhan Account Balances Cross ₹2.75 Lakh Crore in 2025

National News

1. PM Modi Launches 150-Year Celebration of ‘Vande Mataram’

• What:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long commemoration of 150 years of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ in New Delhi and released a commemorative stamp and coin.
• Why:
  • The celebration aims to honour Bankimchandra Chatterjee’s iconic composition that inspired India’s freedom movement and continues to evoke unity and national pride.
• Tell me more:
  • The event was held at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and included mass singing of the full version of the song by citizens across the country.
  • The website vandemataram150.in was also launched, enabling citizens to record and sing the song in their own voices.
  • The commemoration will run from November 7, 2025, to November 7, 2026.
  • Leaders across India, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Ministers Yogi Adityanath and Bhajanlal Sharma, marked the celebration in their respective states.

Source: IE

2. MSDE and Autodesk Partner to Boost Digital Design Skills

• What:
  • Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signed an MoU with Autodesk to enhance digital design and manufacturing skills among trainers and educators in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) across India.
• Why:
  • The collaboration aims to build advanced digital capabilities among trainers, align vocational education with industry needs, and strengthen India’s skilled workforce for emerging sectors.
• Tell me more:
  • The MoU was exchanged in the presence of senior officials from MSDE and Autodesk, including MSDE Secretary Debashree Mukherjee and Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost.
  • Autodesk will provide access to its professional-grade software to over 14,500 ITIs and 33 NSTIs, supporting large-scale digital training.
  • The partnership will develop new educational programs, curricula, and learning activities focused on design, manufacturing, and AI technologies.
  • Over the next three years, the initiative will combine Autodesk’s global expertise with DGT’s leadership in vocational education to align training with future industry needs.

Source: PIB

State News

1. India’s First Digital Tribal Museum Inaugurated in Chhattisgarh

• What:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum in Naya Raipur, the country’s first digital tribal museum.
• Why:
  • The museum was established to honour Adivasi heroes who fought against British rule and to inspire future generations by preserving their legacy.
• Tell me more:
  • The museum, built at a cost of around Rs 50 crore, is located in Sector-24, Naya Raipur.
  • It showcases stories of 14 major tribal movements in Chhattisgarh through modern VFX, projection systems, digital screens, and QR code features.
  • The complex includes a grand memorial for Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh and replicas of 1400-year-old Sal, Mahua, and Saja trees with digital stories on their leaves.
  • The museum also features carved entrance panels by Sarguja artists, facilities for divyangjan and senior citizens, tribal art flooring, and statues of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and Shaheed Gend Singh.

Source: TOI

2. EESL to Set Up India’s Largest Geothermal Pilot Project in Andhra Pradesh

• What:
  • Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has selected Andhra Pradesh to launch India’s largest geothermal energy pilot projects in Araku Valley and Visakhapatnam.
• Why:
  • The initiative aims to promote clean and sustainable energy in the tourism sector and support the Union government’s vision of green economic growth.
• Tell me more:
  • The project will demonstrate the use of geothermal systems for sustainable heating and cooling in tourist destinations.
  • These systems use the earth’s constant underground temperature found at depths of 7 to 8 meters to cut energy consumption.
  • The project was finalised after consultations between EESL CEO Akhilesh Kumar Dixit, Special Chief Secretary (Housing & Tourism) Ajay Jain, and AP Tourism Managing Director Amrapali Kata.
  • It will enhance visitor comfort while reducing environmental impact in Araku Valley and Visakhapatnam.

Source: IE

3. Kerala Announces Rs 850 Crore Meridian Tech Park Project

• What:
  • The Kerala government has announced the launch of Meridian Tech Park, a one million sq ft project under Technopark Phase III in Thiruvananthapuram.
• Why:
  • The project aims to generate over 10,000 jobs, attract global technology firms, and strengthen Kerala’s position on the global innovation map.
• Tell me more:
  • The project will be developed through an FDI partnership between Technopark and Dubai-based Al Marzooqi Holdings FZC, with an investment of Rs 850 crore.
  • The Letter of Intent was exchanged between Ajish Baladevan, CEO of Al Marzooqi Tech Park, and Sanjeev Nair, CEO of Technopark.
  • The twin towers will have 21 floors each, built on 3.5 acres within Technopark’s 90-acre Phase III campus.
  • The building will follow LEED Platinum certification standards, featuring high-density vertical architecture using floor-area-ratio 7 zoning.

Source: TOI

International News

1. India Withdraws from Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan

• What:
  • India has completed the withdrawal of its personnel and equipment from the Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan, marking the end of its only overseas military facility.
• Why:
  • The withdrawal took place after Tajikistan declined to renew India’s lease following pressure from Russia and China, who viewed India’s presence as that of a non-regional actor.
• Tell me more:
  • The Ayni Airbase, also known as the Gissar Military Aerodrome, was India’s first and only overseas base established in the early 2000s.
  • It was developed with around $70 million spent by the Indian Air Force and Border Roads Organisation to build a 3,200-meter runway, hangars, and maintenance facilities.
  • The base was located near Dushanbe, only 20 kilometres from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir across the Wakhan Corridor, giving India strategic access to Central Asia.
  • Ayni symbolised India’s growing confidence to project power in the region and served as a counterweight to Pakistan’s influence.

Source: TP

2. ESA and Arianespace Launch Copernicus Sentinel-1D Satellite

• What:
  • Arianespace successfully launched the Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite for the European Commission using the Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket from Kourou, French Guiana.
• Why:
  • The mission aims to provide continuous, all-weather, day-and-night imagery of Earth’s surface to support environmental monitoring and Europe’s independent access to space.
• Tell me more:
  • The Ariane 6 rocket placed Sentinel-1D into a Sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 693 km, with spacecraft separation occurring 34 minutes after liftoff.
  • This was the third commercial flight and the fourth successful mission of Ariane 6, operated by Arianespace.
  • Sentinel-1D, built by Thales Alenia Space, carries advanced radar technology to monitor sea ice, icebergs, glaciers, subsidence, and oil spills.

Source: AS

3. UN Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil Marks 30 Years of Climate Talks

• What:
  • World leaders gathered in Belem, Brazil, for the UN climate summit, marking three decades of global climate negotiations amid concerns over rising greenhouse gas emissions and global temperatures.
• Why:
  • The summit aims to assess the progress of international efforts to limit global warming and address the challenges of achieving climate goals set under the Paris Agreement.
• Tell me more:
  • Global greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 34% since 1995, and fossil fuel consumption continues to rise despite technological progress in clean energy.
  • The World Resources Institute reported that current government targets for 2035 are insufficient to keep global temperature rise below 1.5°C.
  • The International Energy Agency noted record-high demand for coal through 2027, while clean energy investment reached $2.2 trillion in 2024.
  • The COP process has limited global warming projections to under 3°C, compared to the 5°C increase expected without such agreements.

Source: DD

4. Kazakhstan Announces Plan to Join Abraham Accords

• What:
  • Kazakhstan has announced its plan to join the Abraham Accords, formalising its diplomatic ties with Israel more than 33 years after establishing official relations.
• Why:
  • The move is aimed at continuing Kazakhstan’s foreign policy based on dialogue, mutual respect, and regional stability.
• Tell me more:
  • The announcement was made ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Central Asian leaders.
  • Kazakhstan and Israel have maintained diplomatic relations since 1992, following Kazakhstan’s independence from the Soviet Union.

Source: DD

Banking and Economy

1. Nvidia Joins India Deep Tech Alliance Backing $2 Billion Fund

• What:
  • Nvidia has joined the India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) as a founding member and strategic advisor, supporting India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem with over $850 million in new capital commitments.
• Why:
  • The collaboration aims to close the funding gap in India’s research-driven startups and promote innovation in sectors like AI, semiconductors, space, and robotics.
• Tell me more:
  • IDTA’s total pledged capital now stands at $2 billion, with Nvidia providing technical guidance and mentorship instead of direct financial investment.
  • Nvidia will transfer technical expertise, offer policy input, and conduct training through the Nvidia Deep Learning Institute.
  • Vishal Dhupar, Nvidia’s Managing Director for South Asia, stated that the company will guide AI development and responsible deployment in India.
  • The alliance was launched in September with $1 billion, backed by investors such as Qualcomm Ventures, Activate AI, InfoEdge Ventures, Chirate Ventures, and Kalaari Capital.

Source: TOI

2. Mounjaro Becomes India’s Top-Selling Drug in October 2025

• What:
  • Eli Lilly’s anti-obesity drug Mounjaro became India’s highest-selling pharmaceutical by value in October, recording sales worth ₹100 crore.
• Why:
  • The rising demand for anti-obesity and diabetes medication has driven Mounjaro’s rapid growth, as it helps regulate blood sugar and slow digestion.
• Tell me more:
  • Mounjaro was launched in India in March 2025 and generated total revenue of ₹333 crore by the end of October.
  • Its consumption volume in India during October was ten times higher than that of its rival drug, Wegovy, launched by Novo Nordisk in June.
  • The drug belongs to a new class of weight-loss and diabetes treatments that act on metabolic hormones and were initially approved for type-II diabetes.

Source: BS

3. RuPay Credit Cards Gain Strong Momentum Through UPI Linkage

• What:
  • RuPay credit cards have emerged as the biggest beneficiary of UPI-linked credit card transactions, which now account for nearly 40% of total credit card transactions by volume.
• Why:
  • The growth is driven by wider merchant acceptance, lower merchant discount rates (MDR) for small businesses, and the RBI’s decision to allow RuPay credit cards to link exclusively with UPI.
• Tell me more:
  • RuPay’s market share in the credit card segment has increased to nearly 16% from just 3% two years ago.
  • UPI-linked credit card transaction volume rose sharply from 10% at the end of FY24 to 40%, while value share grew from 2% to 8%.
  • Over 50 million merchants use UPI for transactions, compared to fewer than 10 million with point-of-sale terminals for traditional cards.
  • RuPay transactions attract MDR only for large merchants and for payments above ₹2,000, enabling wider use among smaller retailers.

Source: ET

4. Government Releases ₹50 Commemorative Coin to Mark NHPC’s Golden Jubilee

• What:
  • A ₹50 commemorative coin was released in New Delhi to celebrate 50 years of NHPC’s establishment.
• Why:
  • The coin was issued to honour NHPC’s contribution to India’s energy self-reliance and its legacy in developing hydropower and green energy.
• Tell me more:
  • The coin was released by the Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs in the presence of senior officials from the Ministry of Power and NHPC.
  • A comic book titled “Chhota Bheem aur Bada Bandh” was also launched to spread awareness among children and the public about the importance of hydropower.
  • NHPC, India’s premier hydropower Navratna company, was established on 7th November 1975 and now marks its 50th anniversary.
  • Over the past five decades, NHPC has expanded into solar, wind, and green hydrogen, reinforcing its position as a 100% green energy company.
  • The company currently operates 30 power stations with an installed capacity of 8,333 MW and has 14 more projects of 9,704 MW under construction.

Source: PIB

5. Jan Dhan Account Balances Cross ₹2.75 Lakh Crore

• What:
  • The total balance in Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts has crossed ₹2.75 lakh crore, with several inactive accounts becoming active due to special efforts by banks.
• Why:
  • The increase reflects the success of the Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign aimed at promoting financial inclusion and re-KYC of dormant accounts.
• Tell me more:
  • As of October 22, 2025, total PMJDY balances stood at ₹2,75,057 crore with 56.85 crore beneficiaries.
  • Public sector banks hold ₹2.15 lakh crore, Regional Rural Banks ₹51,489 crore, and private banks ₹8,149 crore.
  • About 13 crore of the 56 crore PMJDY accounts were inactive as of August 2025.
  • Nearly 5% of inoperative accounts completed re-verification of KYC norms by September under the FI Saturation Programme.

Source: HBL

Reports and Indices

1. UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2025

• What:
  • The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released its Emissions Gap Report 2025, stating that global greenhouse gas emissions reached a record 57.7 gigatonnes of CO₂ equivalent in 2024, with temperature projections rising to 2.3°C–2.5°C by the end of the century.
• Why:
  • The report aims to highlight the growing gap between current climate pledges and the action needed to meet the Paris Agreement goals of limiting global warming to 1.5°C or well below 2°C.
• Tell me more:
  • Global emissions increased by 2.3% in 2024, with India recording the highest year-on-year rise, followed by China, Russia, Indonesia, and the United States.
  • The report projects that full implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) would still result in a 2.3°C–2.5°C rise, while current policies could lead to 2.8°C warming.
  • The European Union was the only major economy to reduce emissions in 2024, while Indonesia and India saw the fastest growth rates at 4.6% and 3.6%, respectively.
  • UNEP stated that emissions must fall by 35% by 2035 to meet the 2°C target and by 55% to stay within the 1.5°C goal.

Source: ET UN

Agriculture and Rural Development

1. India Exports Fortified Rice to Papua New Guinea

• What:
  • India has exported 20 metric tonnes of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to Papua New Guinea.
• Why:
  • The initiative highlights India’s growing expertise in fortified and science-based food production.
• Tell me more:
  • The export was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  • Chhattisgarh is one of the key rice-producing states in India.
  • APEDA Chairman: Abhishek Dev

Source: NOA

Awards

1. Dr. Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan Wins Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025

• What:
  • Dr. Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan, Associate Professor of Materials Engineering at IISc Bengaluru, has been awarded the Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025.
• Why:
  • The award recognises his outstanding research work in the field of computational materials science.
• Tell me more:
  • The award carries a citation and a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, the highest in the field of science and technology in India.
  • Out of 50 applicants from top research institutes, 10 candidates were shortlisted for interviews.
  • The final selection was made after detailed evaluation by an expert committee headed by Anil Kakodkar.
  • The award will be presented during the Manohar Parrikar Vigyan Mahotsav in December.

Source: TOI

2. Himachal Pradesh Wins National ‘People First Integration Award’

• What:
  • Himachal Pradesh’s Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDT&G) received the “People First Integration Award” at the National Workshop and Conference on DigiLocker held in New Delhi.
• Why:
  • The award recognises the successful integration of 51 HIMSeva (eDistrict Services) along with HimParivar and HimAccess Card on the DigiLocker platform, enhancing citizen access to digital government services.
• Tell me more:
  • The award was presented to Ashish Singhmar, Secretary of DDT&G, by the Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
  • DDT&G has integrated 53 types of citizen certificates and documents such as HimParivar, HimAccess Card, Bonafide Himachali Certificate, and Domicile Certificate on DigiLocker.
  • DDT&G Director Nipun Jindal highlighted that the achievement reflects the department’s mission-mode work towards a unified digital ecosystem for citizens.

Source: TW

3. Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer Conferred Honorary Doctorate

• What:
  • Karnataka State Law University (KSLU) conferred an honorary doctorate on Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer during its 7th Convocation held in Dharwad, Karnataka.
• Why:
  • The honour was awarded in recognition of S Abdul Nazeer’s notable contributions to justice, law, democracy, and public service.
• Tell me more:
  • The degree was presented by Karnataka Governor and KSLU Chancellor Thaawar Chand Gehlot.
  • The event took place at the Farmer’s Knowledge Centre, University of Agricultural Sciences in Dharwad.

Source: TOI

Memorandum of Understanding

1. IIT Ropar Signs MoU with iDG10 Solutions for Subsea Pipeline Design

• What:
  • IIT Ropar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with iDG10 Solutions Private Limited to collaborate on subsea pipeline design technology.
• Why:
  • The collaboration aims to build India-based capabilities in subsea pipeline design, reduce dependence on foreign providers, and develop local talent through training and consultancy.
• Tell me more:
  • The 60-month partnership focuses on validation, testing, training, and joint consultancy using iDG10’s Subsea Pipeline Design Tool (SPDT).
  • The MoU was signed by IIT Ropar Director Prof. Rajeev Ahuja and iDG10 Co-founder Silvi Francis Farnand.
  • The collaboration includes software licensing, hands-on training, capstone projects, and consultancy services for sectors like oil & gas, hydrogen, and infrastructure.

Source: IM

Appointments

1. Paradeep Phosphates Appoints Rahul Dravid as Brand Ambassador

• What:
  • Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) announced cricketer Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador and launched two new nationwide campaigns to promote its fertiliser products.
• Tell me more:
  • The two campaigns launched are “Kheti ka Game Changer” for Jai Kisaan Navratna Nano Shakti Nano DAP and “NPK and Organic Fertilizers ki Winning Team” for PPL’s NPK and organic fertiliser range.
  • Both campaigns use cricket-based analogies to explain agronomy and balanced fertilisation techniques to farmers.
  • Jai Kisaan Navratna Nano Shakti Nano DAP, developed with TERI’s nano biotechnology, has shown higher nutrient efficiency and yield.

Source: HBL

Miscellaneous

1. Former Karnataka Minister H.Y. Meti Passes Away at 79

• What:
  • Senior Congress MLA and former Karnataka Minister H.Y. Meti passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru after a prolonged illness.
• Tell me more:
  • H.Y. Meti joined the Congress in 2008 and won the 2013 Assembly elections from Bagalkot.
  • He also served as Director of DCC Bank and Chairman of the Bagalkot Town Development Authority.

Source: IE

2. Veteran Singer and Actor Sulakshana Pandit Passes Away at 71

• Renowned singer and actor Sulakshana Pandit passed away at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai.
• Sulakshana Pandit was the niece of classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj and sister of the composer duo Jatin-Lalit.

Source: TOI

Start Quiz of 01st-03rd November 2025 on Mobile

Start Quiz of 01st-03rd November 2025 on Desktop