CURRENT AFFAIRS

Currently, more than 65% of deaths in India each year are due to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Older medicines only suppress the symptoms, not cure the root cause of the disease.

Several labourers were recently rescued safely after a truck caught fire inside a tunnel at the Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project on the Chenab River in Kishtwar district, Jammu & Kashmir.

The Government of India has proposed a ₹ 30,000-crore outlay for a revamped version of the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) regional connectivity scheme, with the aim to extend the initiative beyond April 2027 and significantly expand air access to underserved and remote regions.

The Directorate General of the Territorial Army (TA) has approved the induction of women soldiers into the Home & Hearth (H&H) Infantry Battalions for the first time. This marks a major step towards gender inclusion, expanded operational roles, and a more representative defence framework.

RBI’s Floating Rate Bonds (FRBs) have recently seen a surge in investor demand, as individuals move away from equities, gold, and traditional bank deposits toward safer, government-backed instruments offering higher and market-linked returns.

The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) has announced the winners of the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) 2025, India’s highest civilian recognition in the livestock and dairy sector.

On November 16, 2025, India's External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar, held a key meeting with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, in Doha. During the meeting, extensive discussions were held on bilateral relations, energy cooperation, trade, investment, and regional and global issues. 

At least 32 people died when a bridge collapsed at the Kalando Mine in southeastern Congo.

The Central Government notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 in November 2025, marking the full implementation of the DPDP Act, 2023.

At the COP30 conference held in Belém, Brazil, more than 35 leading global philanthropic organizations from around the world made an initial commitment of $300 million to address climate-linked health challenges. The Belém Health Action Plan (BHAP) was also launched on the same occasion, which will form the foundation for health-focused climate policies in the coming years.