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💼 Business News
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RBI Repatriates India’s Gold ReservesRBI brought back over 64 tonnes of gold (March–Sept 2025); aims to boost sovereignty, reduce custodial costs, and strengthen forex reserves.
🇮🇳 National News
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New Deep-Sea Fishing Rules for Indian EEZGovt introduced rules for 23 lakh sq. km EEZ; gives priority to cooperatives, bans foreign vessels, promotes sustainable marine exports.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)17 Goals & 169 Targets under 2030 Agenda to combat poverty, inequality, and climate change; India tracks progress via NITI Aayog SDG Index.
🌍 International News
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Sergio Gor – New US Ambassador to IndiaSergio Gor (38) sworn in as US envoy; former Director of Presidential Personnel; focus on Indo-Pacific, trade, and digital cooperation.
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COP30 Global Climate Summit – BrazilCOP30 in Belém (Amazon) focuses on Implementation, Inclusion & Innovation; brings 200 nations to convert climate pledges into action.
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Denmark’s Social Media Ban for MinorsDenmark to ban social media for under-15s; 13+ allowed with parental consent; among Europe’s strictest child-safety laws.
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Egypt’s Western Desert Gas DiscoveryBadr 15 field finds new gas reserves (16 mcf/d) in Lower Bahariya reservoir, adding 15 bcf to Egypt’s total gas stock.
🛡️ Defence News
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INS Sahyadri at Exercise Malabar-2025Indigenous stealth frigate INS Sahyadri joins Malabar 2025 in Guam; enhances interoperability, maritime security & Aatmanirbhar Bharat goals.
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Navy Day 2025 Celebrations – ThiruvananthapuramNavy Day at Shangumugham Beach to showcase indigenous naval strength; commemorates Operation Trident (1971) success.
🗓️ Important Days (Nov 12)
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World Pneumonia Day 2025Theme: “Every Breath Matters”; stresses vaccination, oxygen access, and early detection; aligns with India’s Mission Indradhanush & NHM.
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National Education Day 2025Marks birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad; honours his foundational role in India’s education system and creation of UGC & AICTE.
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📒 Short Notes: Why Stop at One-Liners?
COP30 — 30th Conference of the Parties (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) Climate COP30
What: COP30 is the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, to be held in Belém, Brazil, at the edge of the Amazon rainforest.
How: Parties review climate action pledges, negotiate rules for carbon markets, climate finance and adaptation, and assess progress under the Paris Agreement's global stocktake.
Why: The summit is crucial for turning long-term net zero promises into concrete policies, protecting tropical forests like the Amazon, and mobilising funds for developing countries facing climate impacts.
Denmark's Social Media Ban for Minors Digital Regulation
What: Denmark plans to ban most social media use for children under 15 years, with limited access for 13+ users only when parents give explicit consent.
How: Platforms must verify age, restrict addictive design features for minors, and align their policies with European child-safety and data-protection requirements.
Why: The move aims to reduce online harms such as cyberbullying, mental health issues and exposure to harmful content, setting one of Europe's strictest child-protection standards.
National Education Day — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Education Day
What: National Education Day is observed on 11 November to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Union Minister of Education.
How: As Education Minister, he helped build modern India's education system, backing bodies like the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Why: The day highlights the role of inclusive, quality education in nation-building and honours Azad's emphasis on scientific temper, national integration and educational access for all.