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• Aims to unlock high-value marine resources such as tuna.
• Promotes sustainable fishing and empowers coastal fishers and cooperatives.
• Aligns with commitments made in the Union Budget 2025–26.
• Fosters technological innovation and sustainable marine exports.

• Priority access granted to Fishermen Cooperative Societies and Fish Farmer Producer Organisations (FFPOs) operating modernized vessels.
• Completely bans foreign fishing vessels within India’s EEZ.
• Safeguards marine biodiversity, coastal employment, and national maritime sovereignty.

• 1. No Poverty
• 2. Zero Hunger
• 3. Good Health and Well-Being
• 4. Quality Education
• 5. Gender Equality
• 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
• 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
• 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• 10. Reduced Inequalities
• 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12. Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13. Climate Action
• 14. Life Below Water
• 15. Life on Land
• 16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
• 17. Partnerships for the Goals

• In India, NITI Aayog’s SDG Index monitors state and UT performance.
• Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Himachal Pradesh emerge as top performers in sectors like education, healthcare, and renewable energy.

• A guided missile stealth frigate.
• Represents India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision through indigenous design and construction.
• Has previously participated in multiple bilateral and multilateral exercises.

• Harbour Phase: Operational planning, communication synchronization, familiarisation visits, and sports engagements among participating nations.
• Sea Phase: Complex naval drills like anti-submarine warfare, joint fleet maneuvers, gunnery operations, and aerial exercises.

The participation reinforces India’s strategic partnerships, focusing on interoperability, maritime coordination, and regional security cooperation.

• Marks the continuation of the Navy’s initiative to celebrate outside traditional naval bases, with past events held in Puri and Sindhudurg.
• The event will highlight indigenous naval capabilities, aligning with the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ missions.
• Commemorates the Indian Navy’s decisive role during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, especially the successful Operation Trident on Karachi Harbour.

• The 250-page novel, written by Jaroslavas Melnikas, a Lithuanian-Ukrainian author, has been translated into Hindi by Dr. Poonam Tiwari.
• The narrative explores existential and philosophical themes related to human identity, change, and cultural evolution.
• This represents the first-ever Lithuanian fiction to be translated into Hindi.

Sahitya Akademi President Madhav Kaushik described the event as a historic occasion for Hindi literature, emphasizing the Akademi’s goal of bridging linguistic and cultural divides. The initiative strengthens India–Lithuania literary collaboration and cultural diplomacy.

India’s total official gold holdings stand at 880 metric tonnes, which includes:

• 575.8 tonnes stored within India
• 290.37 tonnes held abroad
• 13.99 tonnes maintained as gold deposits

• Strengthens national sovereignty by reducing dependency on foreign custodians.
• Helps the RBI cut custodial and insurance expenses.
• Enhances the stability of India’s foreign exchange reserves.
• Share of gold in India’s forex reserves rose from 11.70% in March 2025 to 13.92% in September 2025.
• Boosts financial security, supports domestic liquidity, and enhances the RBI’s flexibility in monetary policy management.

• At 38 years old, Gor brings strong political and administrative credentials.
• Previously served as the Director of Presidential Personnel.

• Enhancing Indo-Pacific security
• Expanding bilateral trade
• Diversifying supply chains between the two nations

His appointment underscores the U.S. commitment to deepening defence, digital, and economic ties with India.

• Host Country: Brazil
• Host City: Belém (Amazon rainforest region)
• Dates: 10–21 November 2025
• Leaders’ Summit: 6–7 November 2025
• Venue: Hangar Convention and Fair Centre of the Amazon, Belém

• Aims to transform global climate pledges into actionable outcomes, focusing on real-world implementation of the Paris Agreement.
• The location highlights the critical role of forests — especially the Amazon — in global climate regulation and biodiversity preservation.
• The event’s theme emphasizes Implementation, Inclusion, and Innovation.

• The rule, overseen by the Ministry of Digitalization, allows parental approval for children aged 13 and above, subject to a case-specific review.
• Seeks to shield minors from harmful online exposure, digital exploitation, and commercial manipulation.
• Will become one of Europe’s strictest online child-safety laws.

Inspired by Australia’s 2024 regulation banning access for those under 16. In Australia, non-compliance by platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X, and Instagram could result in fines up to 50 million AUD.

• The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources confirmed fresh gas discoveries in the Badr 15 region, targeting the Lower Bahariya reservoir.
• Initial production capacity from the field stands at 16 million cubic feet per day (mcf/d).
• The newly discovered reserves are projected to add around 15 billion cubic feet (bcf) to Egypt’s overall natural gas reserves.
• Bolsters domestic energy security.

“Every Breath Matters”

• The campaign calls for stronger healthcare systems, vaccine accessibility, and adequate oxygen supply.
• Pneumonia remains the leading infectious cause of death among children under five.
• Despite being preventable and treatable, the disease continues to impact millions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
• Highlights prevention through immunization, timely diagnosis, oxygen availability, and equitable healthcare.

Programs like Mission Indradhanush, Poshan Abhiyaan, and the National Health Mission (NHM) continue to support efforts to reduce child mortality from pneumonia.

• A prominent freedom fighter and senior leader of the Indian National Congress.
• Played a foundational role in shaping India’s modern education system post-independence.
• During his tenure exceeding ten years, Azad established major institutions including the University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

• The day was first observed in 2008, initiated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now the Ministry of Education).
• The inaugural event took place on 11 November 2008 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, inaugurated by President Pratibha Patil.