CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Ministry of Steel has launched a simplified registration facility called SARAL SIMS under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS).The facility became effective on November 21 and aims to ease import procedures for small consignments and export-oriented shipments.

The Government of India has officially notified all Four Labour Codes, consolidating 29 labour laws into a unified, modern regulatory framework. This marks one of the most significant labour reforms since Independence, aimed at enhancing labour welfare, workplace safety, social security, and improving the ease of doing business.

Amidst growing global trade uncertainties and the imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian goods by the US, the Union Cabinet has approved a comprehensive Export Promotion Mission (EPM) worth ₹25,060 crore.

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 7th India-Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment was held in New Delhi on November 13, 2025.

A report by the G20 group, led by Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, warns that global inequality has reached emergency levels.

NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, released a report titled "Reimagining Agriculture: A Roadmap for Frontier Technology-Led Transformation." This report presents a roadmap for making India's agricultural sector technologically empowered, sustainable, and inclusive by 2047.

The impact of the additional tariffs imposed by the US on goods imported from India is clearly visible in the September 2025 export data. This move reflects America's trade protectionist stance, which has directly impacted the economies of many countries, including India.

India has consistently made strides towards energy efficiency and conservation. To this end, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) annually recognizes industries, organizations, and individuals for their energy-efficient efforts. Recently, BEE invited applications for the 35th National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025.

On October 13, 2025, the India Births and Deaths Report, 2023 was released by the Registrar General of India, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.