Daily GK 20th November 2025

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International News

“Parasocial” Chosen as Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year 2025

• Cambridge Dictionary has declared “parasocial” as its Word of the Year 2025, highlighting rising public curiosity about one-sided emotional bonds individuals develop with:
  • Celebrities
  • Influencers
  • Fictional characters
  • Increasingly, AI chatbots and virtual companions
• The term gained traction due to controversies involving public figures, influencer behaviour, and discussions around AI-enabled companionship.
• In response, Cambridge updated the definition to better reflect today’s digital context.
• Coined in 1956 by sociologists Donald Horton and Richard Wohl, the term remains relevant as:
  • Such relationships can offer comfort and motivation
  • But also bring risks such as emotional dependence, unrealistic expectations, and distancing from real-world relationships

India Signs Milestone Deal to Source 10% of LPG Imports from the US (2026)

• India has finalised a historic agreement to obtain 10% of its LPG imports from the US in 2026.
• About 2.2 MTPA will be supplied by companies such as:
  • Chevron
  • Phillips 66
  • TotalEnergies
• The deal strengthens:
  • India’s energy security
  • Supplier diversification
  • India–US trade relations
• The imports will be priced using the Mont Belvieu benchmark, offering variety compared to existing sources.
• Challenges include:
  • Higher freight charges
  • More propane-heavy composition requiring adjustments in blending

India Falls 13 Spots in Global Climate Change Performance Index 2026

• India dropped from its earlier position to 23rd rank in the CCPI 2026, launched at COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
• The decline is attributed mainly to:
  • No national plan for phasing out coal
  • Continued coal expansion
  • Social and environmental issues linked to large renewable projects
• India scored 61.31, shifting from a high to medium performer.
• Despite the fall, India recorded progress in:
  • Achieving 50% installed non-fossil energy capacity
  • Boosting rooftop solar
  • Strengthening carbon markets and green finance
• Gaps remain in:
  • Weak carbon pricing
  • Fossil fuel subsidies
  • Missing interim climate targets
  • Limited citizen participation
• The top three spots were left empty again, as no country met the criteria for a “very high” rating.

Awards News

President of India Confers the Sixth National Water Awards

• President Droupadi Murmu presented the Sixth National Water Awards along with the Jal Sanchay–Jan Bhagidari Awards in New Delhi.
• The awards recognise:
  • Water conservation initiatives
  • Efficient water usage models
  • Community-driven water management
• The President noted:
  • India’s cultural reverence for water
  • Increasing threats of water scarcity and climate-driven stress
• She highlighted the construction of 35 lakh groundwater recharge structures under the JSJB effort.

Venu Srinivasan Awarded CII Quality Ratna Award 2025

• Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor Company, received the CII Quality Ratna Award 2025 at the 33rd CII Excellence Summit in Kolkata (18 November 2025).
• The award honours his long-standing leadership in:
  • Total Quality Management (TQM)
  • Customer-centric innovation
  • Workforce engagement
• Srinivasan previously led TVS Motor to become the first non-Japanese two-wheeler company to win the Deming Prize.
• His achievements reinforce India’s manufacturing ambitions, including:
  • Increasing global manufacturing share from 3% → 25%
  • Creating 100 million jobs
  • Positioning India among the world’s top 3 manufacturing hubs

Ranks & Reports News

QS Sustainability Rankings 2026: Lund University Ranked World’s Most Sustainable

• In the QS World University Sustainability Rankings 2026, Lund University (Sweden) achieved the No. 1 position for the first time, surpassing the University of Toronto.
• Nearly 2,000 universities from 106 countries were evaluated.
• Strong performances were observed from universities in:
  • The United Kingdom
  • Canada
• The Top 10 includes:
  • UCL
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of British Columbia
  • LSE
  • Imperial College London
  • UNSW
  • McGill University
  • University of Manchester
• India showcased notable growth:
  • 103 universities ranked
  • 26 institutions entered the list for the first time
  • India ranks 4th globally in representation
• The ranking, introduced in 2023, assesses ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) impact metrics.

Summits & Conferences News

India to Organize Global Big Cats Summit in New Delhi in 2026

• India will host the Global Big Cats Summit in New Delhi in 2026.
• The summit aims to unify nations under the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to advance global conservation.
• Participants will include:
  • Big cat range countries
  • Countries aligned with conservation and climate security
• Discussions will focus on protecting seven major big cats:
  • Tiger
  • Lion
  • Leopard
  • Snow Leopard
  • Jaguar
  • Cheetah
  • Puma
• Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced collaboration opportunities to enhance biodiversity protection and improve climate resilience.

Science & Technology News

Google Unveils Gemini 3 — Its Most Advanced AI Model

• Google launched Gemini 3 on 18 November 2025, described as its most capable multimodal AI model.
• Key features include:
  • Advanced reasoning and agentic intelligence
  • 1 million-token context window
  • Planning and decision-support capabilities
• Integrated across:
  • Google Search
  • Gemini app
  • AI Studio
  • Vertex AI
  • Google Antigravity
• Benchmark achievements:
  • 1501 Elo on LMArena
  • 91.9% GPQA Diamond
  • 87.6% Video-MMMU
• Deep Think mode (upcoming) promises further improvement.
• The model serves users across learning, building, and advanced problem-solving tasks.

DAE Launches India’s First Nitric-Oxide Wound Dressing & Rare Earth CRM

• The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) introduced ColoNoX, India’s first nitric-oxide wound dressing, designed for diabetic foot ulcers (DFU).
• Developed by:
  • BARC
  • Cologenesis Pvt. Ltd.
• Features:
  • DCGI-approved
  • Clinically validated
  • Accelerates healing
  • Reduces infection
  • Enhances blood circulation
• DAE also launched Ferrocarbonatite (FC) – BARC B140, India’s first Certified Reference Material (CRM) for rare earth elements.
• This supports:
  • Mineral exploration
  • Extraction processes
  • Scientific accuracy in rare earth research

Important Days News

World Children’s Day 2025

• Observed globally on 20 November, promoting children’s rights and welfare.
• Theme for 2025:
  • “My Day, My Rights”
  • “For Every Child, Every Right”
• Commemorates:
  • 1959 Declaration of the Rights of the Child
  • 1989 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the most widely ratified human rights treaty (196 countries)
• Led by UNICEF, the 2025 campaign emphasizes:
  • Children’s voices in health, education, climate issues, and digital safety
  • Tackling continuing issues like abuse, poverty, and child labour
• Note: India separately celebrates Children’s Day on 14 November.

National News

PMFBY to Cover Wild Animal Attacks & Paddy Inundation from Kharif 2026

• The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has expanded its coverage under the Localized Risk category.
• From Kharif 2026, compensation will also be provided for:
  • Crop damage caused by wild animals such as:
    • Elephants
    • Wild boars
    • Nilgai
    • Deer
    • Monkeys
  • Paddy fields damaged due to flooding or waterlogging
• Announced by the Union Agriculture Ministry, this aims to support farmers located near forests or flood-prone zones.
• It will also help ensure:
  • Faster settlement of claims
  • Broader financial protection against previously excluded risks

National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2.0 Launched

• Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched AMR 2.0 in New Delhi for the period 2025–2029.
• The plan addresses the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance caused by excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotics.
• Focus areas:
  • Multi-sector collaboration (human, animal, environmental health)
  • Private sector involvement
  • Stronger regulatory systems
  • Improved surveillance
  • Public awareness campaigns
• The initiative strengthens India’s fight against AMR at national and global levels.

UK Announced as Country Partner for Hornbill Festival 2025

• The United Kingdom has been selected as the Country Partner for the Hornbill Festival 2025 (1–10 December, Kisama, Kohima).
• Key highlights:
  • British Council will design cultural programmes and host a UK artist
  • Air India Express, the Official Travel Partner, will:
    • Introduce a Boeing 737-8 with Tsüngkotepsü tribal livery
    • Provide 15% flight discounts to promote tourism
• Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio emphasized the partnership’s value in:
  • Promoting indigenous art
  • Increasing global engagement
  • Encouraging cultural tourism

UIDAI Launches New Aadhaar Mobile App

• UIDAI has released a new Aadhaar mobile application, available under early access on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store (from November 2025).
• Key features:
  • Ability to digitally carry Aadhaar
  • Masked Aadhaar number
  • Biometric locking
  • QR-based verification
  • Storage of up to five Aadhaar profiles linked to a single mobile number
• Aims to enhance secure digital identity access for residents.

Government Launches “YUVA AI for ALL” – Free National AI Course

• The Government has launched “YUVA AI for ALL”, a 4.5-hour free online course under the IndiaAI Mission.
• Goal: Train 1 crore Indians in basic and ethical AI literacy.
• Course features:
  • Indian case studies
  • Real-life AI applications
  • Lessons useful for employment, academics, and daily life
• Available on:
  • FutureSkills Prime
  • iGOT Karmayogi
  • Other learning platforms
• Learners earn a Government-issued certificate.
• The initiative aims to make India an AI-aware and future-ready society.

India Re-Elected to Codex Executive Committee (Till 2027)

• India has been unanimously re-elected to the Codex Executive Committee until 2027.
• India will continue contributing to global food safety standards by:
  • Driving science-based policymaking
  • Promoting regional scientific data
  • Pushing for AI-based efficiency in Codex processes
• Key standards advanced include:
  • Fresh dates
  • Curry leaves
  • Pesticide residue limits
  • Revival of the cashew kernel standard