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National News

PM Modi Unveils 77-Foot Rama Statue & Opens Ramayana Theme Park in Goa

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Rama along with the Ramayana Theme Park at Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Canacona, Goa.
• The inauguration was part of the Math’s 550th-year celebrations (Sardha Panchashatamanotsava).
• During the event, PM Modi also launched a special commemorative postal stamp and coin, underscoring India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage.
• Prior to this, he visited Udupi, where he participated in the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana at Sri Krishna Matha.
• He also inaugurated the Suvarna Teertha Mantapa and dedicated the Kanaka Kavacha.
• Together, the celebrations showcased India’s devotion, age-old traditions, and renewed cultural consciousness, linking epic legacy with modern spiritual tourism.

ICAI Achieves Guinness World Record for World’s Largest One-Day Career Guidance Programme

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) earned a Guinness World Record for organizing the largest single-day career counselling event.
• Conducted in Mumbai, the programme received over 7,400+ participants, with 6,166 students confirmed under Guinness guidelines.
• The initiative was part of ICAI’s flagship programmes — CAFY 4.0 (Career in Accounting and Finance for Youth) and the Super Mega Career Counselling Programme.

India Sees Strong Growth in Milk, Egg, Meat & Wool Production — BAHS 2025

• According to the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2025, India recorded significant increases in livestock output for 2024–25:
  • Milk:87 MT (World’s largest producer)
  • Eggs: 149 billion (2nd largest globally)
  • Meat:50 MT (4th largest globally; poultry dominates)
  • Wool:57 million kg (Rajasthan remains top contributor)
• The report highlights rising per capita availability and growth across crossbred cattle, indigenous breeds, and poultry.
• It reinforces the sector’s importance in nutrition security, rural incomes, and employment generation.

International News

Nepal Introduces New ₹100 Note Featuring Revised Map Claiming Indian Territories

• Nepal issued a redesigned ₹100 currency note that includes Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura, regions claimed by India.
• Released by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the note carries the signature of former Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari and bears the issue date 2081 BS (2024).
• While the previous version also featured the same map, it has now been updated following the government’s decision.

Vladimir Putin to Visit India for 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit in December

• Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to India for the 23rd Annual India–Russia Summit, marking his first visit after the Ukraine crisis.
• The meeting aims to deepen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
• Key focus areas include:
  • Defence ties (including the S-400 system)
  • Energy partnerships
  • Expanding bilateral trade (goal: US$100 billion by 2030)
  • Collaboration in technology and space
  • Discussions on global issues such as Ukraine, Indo-Pacific, BRICS, and UN reforms
• President Droupadi Murmu will host a state banquet for him.
• Ahead of the visit, EAM Jaishankar met Putin and FM Sergey Lavrov, and India opened two new consulates in Russia, reflecting deeper diplomatic outreach.

India Sends 73 Tonnes of Medicines & Vaccines to Aid Afghanistan’s Healthcare System

• India dispatched a 73-tonne shipment containing essential medicines, vaccines, and nutritional/medical supplements to support Afghanistan’s healthcare needs.
• The consignment aims to address critical gaps in medical supplies and malnutrition.
• This forms part of India’s continued humanitarian commitment spanning infrastructure, energy, education, and healthcare.
• It represents one of the largest recent medical aid consignments from India, reinforcing strong people-to-people ties and its role as a reliable partner in the region.

Operation Sagar Bandhu: India’s Relief Mission to Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah

• Cyclone Ditwah caused severe destruction in Sri Lanka — heavy rains, floods, landslides, significant property damage, and over 50 casualties.
• India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, a major Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative.
• INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri sailed to Colombo carrying relief supplies, food items, medicines, and emergency materials.
• The mission highlights India’s dependable role as a maritime neighbour and its commitment to rapid disaster response and regional cooperation, emphasized by EAM Dr. Jaishankar.

China Opens the Arctic Express Route — Implications for India

• China operationalized the Arctic Express, a commercial shipping link from Ningbo-Zhoushan to Felixstowe via the Northern Sea Route (NSR).
• The route reduces Asia–Europe transit time to 18 days (compared to 40+ days through the Suez Canal), lowering costs and carbon emissions by nearly 50%.
• For India, this shift could weaken its relevance in global shipping unless maritime corridors are strengthened.
• India’s strategic responses include:
  • Chennai–Vladivostok Maritime Corridor (CVMC)
  • International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
  • India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC)
• India is also leveraging its Arctic scientific presence, Arctic Council observer status, and stakes in Russian Arctic energy projects.

Business News

BHIM App Rolls Out Full Delegation Feature Under UPI Circle

• The BHIM UPI app, developed by NPCI, introduced a new Full Delegation feature under the UPI Circle model to increase user adoption.
• The system allows a primary account holder (Primary User) to authorize up to five trusted individuals (Secondary Users) to make UPI payments using the primary account.
• Key features include:
  • Secondary Users must possess a BHIM UPI ID/VPA, irrespective of having bank accounts.
  • Primary Users can set a monthly spending cap of ₹15,000.
  • Optional per-transaction limits can also be configured.
• This system targets dependents, family members, and support staff.

GIFT City Aims to Become India’s ‘Guernsey’ by On-shoring Intellectual Property

• Gujarat’s GIFT City, known as India’s leading International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), is pursuing a plan to evolve into a major Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) hub.
• Inspired by global financial jurisdictions like Guernsey, the initiative seeks to allow companies to register and hold IP within GIFT IFSC.
• Supported by the IFSCA, a specialist committee is evaluating a globally competitive legal and financial framework.
• Expected benefits include:
  • Reducing the trend of Indian companies shifting IP overseas
  • Creating a transparent, compliant IPR ecosystem
  • Promoting IP-backed financing and royalty structuring
  • Attracting global investors and R&D-driven firms
  • Boosting India’s innovation-driven economy

Temasek Appoints Former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta as India Chairman

• Temasek Holdings has appointed Piyush Gupta, ex-CEO of DBS Bank, as its non-executive Chairman for India, effective December 1, 2025.
• He will work alongside Ravi Lambah to guide Temasek’s long-term investment agenda and support its portfolio firms.
• Gupta is recognized for:
  • Leading DBS Bank’s digital transformation
  • Expanding its footprint across the Asia-Pacific (2009–2025 tenure)
  • His extensive expertise in finance and deep understanding of the Indian market
• Temasek continues strengthening its India strategy, expanding investments in technology, finance, healthcare, clean energy, consumer goods, logistics, and more.

Awards News

Jay Shah Receives “Indian of the Year 2025”

• Jay Shah has been honoured with the Indian of the Year 2025 award in the Outstanding Achievement category.
• He was recognized for his impactful role in transforming Indian cricket, including:
  • Launching the Women’s Premier League (WPL)
  • Implementing pay parity
  • Driving global expansion initiatives
  • Advocating cricket’s inclusion in the Olympics
  • Modernizing cricket infrastructure
• The event also acknowledged the Indian women’s cricket team for winning the 2025 World Cup.

Ranks & Reports

India Secures 3rd Position in Asia Power Index 2025

• India ranked third in the Asia Power Index 2025, following the United States and China.
• It officially entered the category of a “major power” with an overall score of 40/100.
• The index, prepared by the Lowy Institute, assesses 27 nations across eight parameters:
  • Economic Capability
  • Military Capability
  • Resilience
  • Future Resources
  • Diplomatic Influence
  • Economic Relationships
  • Defence Networks
  • Cultural Influence
• India performed strongly in Economic Capability, Future Resources, and Military Capability, driven by economic growth, demographic advantages, technological preparedness, and defence upgrades.
• Diplomatic Influence, Defence Networks, and Cultural Influence remain areas for further progress.

Important Days

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People — 29 November 2025

• Observed annually on 29 November, the day marks the 1947 UNGA resolution proposing the division of Palestine into:
  • A Jewish state
  • An Arab state
  • A Special International Regime for Jerusalem
• Israel became independent in 1948, but an Arab state did not materialize due to civil war in Palestine.
• The observance aims to raise awareness about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the hardships faced by Palestinians.
• In 1977, the UN General Assembly declared that the day would be commemorated every year from 1978 onward to express international support for a peaceful resolution.

Obituaries

Legendary Bharatanatyam Icon Kumari Kamala Passes Away at 91

• Eminent Bharatanatyam dancer Kumari Kamala (Kamala Laxmi Narayanan) passed away at 91 in California, USA.
• Born on 16 June 1934 in Mayuram (Mayiladuthurai), Tamil Nadu, she trained in Vazhuvoor-style Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Hindustani classical music from a young age.
• She acted in over 100 films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi cinema.
• Her early Tamil film appearances included Valibar Sangham (1938) and Rama Nama Mahimai (1939).
• She featured in notable Hindi films like Jailor (1938), Kismet, and Ram Rajya (1943).
• Her famous Paampu Attam (Snake Dance) in Jagathalapratapan (1944) contributed greatly to her popularity.
• She delivered memorable performances in several classics including Sri Valli (1945), Meera (1945), and Nam Iruvar (1947).