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• Would shift administrative control from the Governor of Punjab to a central government-appointed Administrator or Lieutenant Governor.
• Aims to bring Chandigarh’s governance framework in line with UTs such as Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and others.

• Centre-State relations
• Distribution of administrative authority
• Political considerations surrounding shared capital territories

Represents a noteworthy step toward restructuring the governance model for Union Territories.

• Celebrates the civilizational, linguistic, and spiritual connections between Tamil Nadu and Kashi.
• Part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative.
• Theme: “Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam”
• Participation of 1,400+ delegates across seven thematic groups.

• Sage Agasthya Vehicle Expedition
• Tamil language instruction in Varanasi schools
• Tamil learning tour for UP students

Jointly organised by IIT Madras and BHU.

• Will serve a 15-month tenure, ending 9 February 2027.
• Hailing from Hisar, Haryana.
• Played pivotal roles in high-profile constitutional matters including:
• The judgment on Article 370
• The Pegasus spyware case
• Review of Bihar electoral rolls

• Judicial reforms
• Frequent constitution bench sittings
• Reduction of case backlog in courts

• Screened 2,000+ individuals
• Performed over 400 surgeries for cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal issues
• Led by eminent eye surgeon Brigadier SK Mishra

• Significantly improved eye health access for remote communities.
• Strengthened civil-military cooperation and trust between residents and the forces.
• Received high praise from the Raksha Mantri, Chief of Army Staff, and leaders of the J&K administration.

• Marks a major reform in transparent mineral allocation and modernising mining sector governance.

• Increased private investment
• Growth in industrial and construction sectors
• Boost to local employment
• Enhanced Ease of Doing Business

This transition to auction-based licensing signals long-term sustainable development across the region’s mineral economy.

• Urged developed nations to honor obligations made under the 1992 Rio Earth Summit and Paris Agreement (Article 9.1) on climate financing.
• Welcomed the Just Transition Mechanism to support vulnerable communities.
• Opposed unilateral carbon-linked trade barriers like carbon border taxes.
• Called for fair, rules-based climate governance.

India emphasized protecting vulnerable nations while fostering green development and shared global prosperity.

• Jaismine Lamboria (57 kg) — beat Wu Shih Yi (Chinese Taipei) 4–1
• Nikhat Zareen (51 kg) — defeated Xuan Yi Guo (Chinese Taipei) 5–0
• Parveen Hooda (60 kg) — beat Ayaka Taguchi (Japan) 3–2
• Arundhati Choudhary (70 kg) — won 5–0 against Aziza Zokirova (Uzbekistan)
• Preeti Pawar (54 kg) — outclassed Sirine Charaabi (Italy) 5–0
• Minakshi Hooda (48 kg) — beat Fozilova Farzona (Uzbekistan) 5–0
• Nupur Sheoran (80+ kg) — defeated Oltinoy Sotimboeva (Uzbekistan)

• Sachin Siwach (60 kg) — defeated Munarbek Seitbek Uulu (Kyrgyzstan)
• Hitesh Gulia (70 kg) — beat Mursal Nurbek (Kazakhstan)

India’s total 9 gold medals represent its strongest international boxing performance ever.

• The formal induction ceremony will take place in Newport, Rhode Island, from 27–29 August 2026.
• The announcement was made on 19 November 2025.

• Finished with a 20-second lead, securing his second Las Vegas GP win and eighth consecutive podium.
• Lando Norris placed second, while George Russell finished third.
• Lewis Hamilton made an impressive recovery, climbing from 19th to 10th place.

With two races left, the victory significantly boosts Verstappen’s chances in the race for a fifth consecutive Drivers’ Championship title.

• His wealth surged following Alphabet’s strong Q3 2025 performance and the launch of Gemini 3 AI.
• Alphabet’s stock jumped nearly 6%, later settling at 3.3%.
• Page’s net worth increased by $7.6 billion, reaching $246.11 billion (21 Nov 2025).
• Holds a 3.2% stake in Alphabet.

• Page surpassed Jeff Bezos ($233.6 billion) to secure the 3rd position.
• Sergey Brin also benefited, with a $7 billion rise to $228.20 billion.
• Gemini 3 became the first AI system to demonstrate PhD-level academic reasoning, showing a 74% improvement over its previous version.

• In the Eduniversal 2025 rankings, the institute also received 4 Palmes of Excellence for its influence, academic rigour, and global reputation.
• Highlights innovative curriculum design, high academic standards, and strong international outreach.
• IIM Ranchi is also a part of the Joint Admission Process (JAP) 2026, working with other IIMs for transparent and efficient MBA admissions.

• Increase the Rial’s global visibility and recognition.
• Strengthen its identity in international banking, trade, and digital platforms.
• CBO Governor Ahmed Ja’afar Al Musalmi emphasized that the symbol will unify the currency’s representation across commercial systems, financial markets, and digital interfaces.
• Aligns with Oman Vision 2040, advancing innovation and global economic integration.

• Green energy innovation
• Strengthening critical mineral supply chains
• Promoting ethical AI
• Supporting net-zero carbon targets

• Joint research and development
• Deployment of advanced technologies
• Enhanced capacity building

Representatives from all three countries will establish operational mechanisms and detailed project frameworks by early 2026.

• Commemorates the Mirabal Sisters, who were assassinated on 25 November 1960 for resisting the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic.
• UN statistics reveal: 19% of women aged 15–49 have faced physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner.
• In December 1999, the UN General Assembly officially designated 25 November for global action.

• Known as “Hind Di Chadar”, he sacrificed his life to protect the religious freedom of Kashmiri Pandits against Mughal oppression.
• Born on 1 April 1621 in Amritsar; became Guru in 1664.
• Contributed 115 hymns to the Guru Granth Sahib.
• His teachings highlight: Courage, Equality, Devotion, and Service (Seva).

His legacy remains a symbol of human rights, justice, and freedom of belief.

• His leadership safeguarded Assam’s sovereignty despite being heavily outnumbered and even while suffering illness.
• Celebrated widely across Assam and India through ceremonies at the National Defence Academy (NDA), cultural programmes, and public outreach events.
• The day symbolizes resilience, patriotism, and regional pride.

• Highlights cashew’s nutritional value: healthy fats, minerals, antioxidants
• Wide culinary uses: cashew milk, sweets, curries, snacks
• Cashews require roasting or steaming before consumption due to their natural caustic covering.
• Observed through roasting and cooking activities, gifting ideas, and sharing recipes using #NationalCashewDay.