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Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Employees’ Enrolment Scheme – 2025 during the 73rd EPFO Foundation Day celebration in New Delhi.
The initiative allows employers to voluntarily register employees who were left out of EPF coverage between 1 July 2017 and 31 October 2025, thus ensuring past compliance under the EPF & MP Act, 1952.
- The scheme will remain open till 30 April 2026.
- Offers a waiver on the employee’s contribution for the declared period.
- Employers must deposit their share along with interest and nominal penalties.
- Aims to promote transparency, enhance EPF coverage, and formalize the workforce, aligning with the national vision of “Social Security for All.”
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has unveiled Aadhaar Vision 2032, a futuristic plan to make Aadhaar more secure, smart, and globally competitive.
- The roadmap emphasizes integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and advanced encryption techniques.
- The initiative is led by Chairperson Neelkanth Mishra and a High-Level Expert Committee comprising technologists, legal experts, and academics.
- Aligns with the principles of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, focusing on strengthening data privacy and technological innovation.
India launched its first-ever fully digital Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025, utilizing the VYAS app suite and drone technology to collect real-time, geo-tagged data.
The initiative, unveiled by Union Minister George Kurian in Kochi, operates under the slogan “Smart Census, Smarter Fisheries.”
- Duration: 45-day survey from 3 November to 18 December 2025
- Coverage: 1.2 million fisher households across 5,000+ coastal villages in 13 coastal states and UTs
- Developed by ICAR–CMFRI, the apps VYAS–NAV, VYAS–BHARAT, and VYAS–SUTRA support digital surveys, supervision, and monitoring.
- Backed by the Department of Fisheries and the Fishery Survey of India.
The Indian Army conducted the VAYU SAMANVAY-II exercise between 28–29 October 2025, testing drone and counter-drone warfare capabilities in desert terrain under the Southern Command.
- Drone deployment and counter-UAV tactics
- AI-enabled command and control systems
- Integration of indigenous technologies
- Assessment of endurance, electronic warfare resilience, and inter-service coordination
Demonstrating India’s commitment to future-ready, technology-based combat preparedness.
India won its maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final held at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on 2 November 2025.
- Player of the Match: Shafali Verma — for her outstanding batting and leadership
- Player of the Tournament: Deepti Sharma (India) — leading wicket-taker with 22 wickets
- Most Runs: Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) — 571 runs
This victory marks a historic milestone in Indian women’s cricket, cementing India’s place on the global cricket stage.
At the Asian Youth Games 2025 held in Manama, Bahrain, India achieved its best-ever medal performance, securing 48 medals — 13 Gold, 18 Silver, and 17 Bronze.
- Indian athletes excelled in kabaddi, boxing, beach wrestling, athletics, weightlifting, judo, and kurash.
- Priteesmita Bhoi set a world youth record in weightlifting.
- Historic gold for India’s girls’ kabaddi team.
- The performance ensured qualification for the 2026 Youth Olympics.
Kane Williamson announced his retirement from T20Is on 2 November 2025, concluding a 14-year international career.
- Matches: 93
- Runs: 2,575 runs (including 18 half-centuries)
- New Zealand’s second-highest T20I run-scorer
- Captained 75 matches, including leading New Zealand to the 2021 T20 World Cup final
Post-retirement, he will serve as Strategic Advisor for the Lucknow Super Giants (IPL 2026) while continuing to play in ODIs, Tests, and franchise leagues.
💼 Business & Economy
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has partnered with IBM to establish a state-of-the-art AI laboratory at its headquarters.
The lab aims to upskill students and educators in AI, data science, and other emerging technologies, serving as a national hub for hands-on, industry-based learning.
- Organize training sessions, hackathons, workshops, and a Master-Trainer Program
- Spread certified AI education across India’s technical institutes
- Aligns with NEP 2020, the National AI Strategy, and IBM’s global education mission
The State Bank of India (SBI) has successfully completed its first gold trade on the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) after joining as a Special Category Client (SCC).
- Promotes greater transparency, efficiency, and price discovery in gold imports.
- Benefits MSME jewellers through lower transaction costs, simpler access, and regulated trading mechanisms.
- Enhances the role of GIFT City as a global bullion trading hub.
- Strengthens India’s formal gold trade ecosystem by linking it to banking channels.
🌐 International News
Russia has launched its nuclear-powered submarine “Khabarovsk” from the Sevmash shipyard, built to deploy the Poseidon nuclear-capable underwater drone and other robotic underwater systems.
This development marks a significant advancement in Russia’s maritime strategic forces.
The Poseidon drone is said to be nuclear-powered, deep-diving, and intercontinental. It has drawn global attention due to strategic, arms-control, and environmental concerns, though its full capabilities remain unverified.
👔 Appointments
Shri Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), has been appointed as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) effective 1 November 2025.
With over 30 years of experience in defence finance and public administration, he has held significant positions including:
- Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser (DST)
- Joint Secretary (Heavy Industry)
- Finance Manager (Acquisition Wing, MoD)
- Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions)
- Joint CGDA and Special CGDA
🔬 Science & Technology
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched CMS-03, India’s heaviest communication satellite (4410 kg), aboard the LVM3-M5 (GSLV-Mk3) rocket from Sriharikota on 2 November 2025.
The satellite was placed in Geo-synchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) to enhance secure, high-capacity communications for civilian and defence applications.
- Showcases India’s self-reliance in heavy-lift launch capability.
- Strengthens the LVM3 program for future human-spaceflight and advanced cryogenic missions.
- Consolidates India’s status as a global space power.
📅 Important Days
World Jellyfish Day 2025 was celebrated on 3 November to highlight the ecological importance, beauty, and mystery of jellyfish in marine ecosystems.
- These ancient, brainless yet adaptive creatures play a crucial role in marine food chains and ocean biodiversity.
- Some species are bioluminescent or provide habitat for juvenile fish.
- The observance encourages people to visit aquariums, study local jellyfish species, and engage in educational or creative activities to spread awareness about marine conservation.
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