Current Affairs Nov 2025 Full, global leaders convened for COP31, advancing climate commitments. India launched its Mars mission, while the US announced significant technological innovations. Economic recovery accelerated worldwide post-pandemic. Major geopolitical developments included peace talks in the Middle East and reforms in global trade agreements.
Appointments
- Supreme Court Judges: The President appointed two judges to the Supreme Court in August 2025: Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi.
- Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India: The new High Commissioner is Ms. Pradeepa Mahishini Colonne.
- India’s Ambassador to Bhutan: Sandeep Arya was appointed in August 2025.
- US Ambassador to India: Sergio Gor was announced as the new ambassador in August.
- India’s Ambassador to the UAE: Deepak Mittal was appointed in September 2025.
- IndusInd Bank: Rajiv Anand was appointed as the new CEO & MD in August 2025.
- YES Bank: Rama Subramaniam Gandhi was appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman in September 2025.
- Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC): Kamlesh Bajaj (Chairman of ITC Ltd.) was elected as the new Chairman for the 2025-26 session on September 2, 2025.
- Deputy National Security Advisor: Anish Dayal Singh was appointed in August 2025.
Awards / Honours
- Miss Universe India 2025: The title was won by Manika Vishwakarma.
- ICC Player of the Month: The International Cricket Council (ICC) declared Indian Test Cricket Team Captain Shubman Gill as the Men’s Player of the Month for July 2025.
- Time Magazine ‘Kid of the Year’ 2025: 17-year-old Indian-origin girl from the USA, Tejasvi Manoj, was named Kid of the Year.
Gallantry Awards (79th Independence Day)
Kirti Chakra (The second-highest peacetime gallantry award after the Ashok Chakra. Announced for 4 heroes).
- Captain Lalrinawma Sailo (Army)
- Lt. Shashank Tiwari (Army)
- Lance Naik Meenakshi Sundaram A (Army)
- Sepoy Janjal Pravin Prabhakar (Army)
Vir Chakra (Awarded to 15 heroes)
- Group Captain Ranjit Singh Sidhu (Air Force)
- Group Captain Manish Arora (Air Force)
- Group Captain Animesh Patni (Air Force)
- Group Captain Kunal Kalra (Air Force)
- Wing Commander Joy Chandra (Air Force)
- Squadron Leader Sarthak Kumar (Air Force)
- Squadron Leader Siddhant Singh (Air Force)
- Squadron Leader Rizwan Malik (Air Force)
- Flight Lieutenant Arshveer Singh Thakur (Air Force)
- Colonel Koshank Lamba (Army)
- Lt. Colonel Sushil Bisht (Army)
- Naib Subedar Satish Kumar (Army)
- Rifleman Sunil Kumar (Army)
- Sub-Inspector GD Mohammad Imtiaz (Police, MHA)
- GD Chingkham (Police, MHA)
Shaurya Chakra (Awarded to 16 heroes)
- Lt. Colonel Nitesh Bharti Shukla (Army)
- Major Bhargav Kalita (Army)
- Major Ashish Kumar (Army)
- Major Aditya Pratap Singh (Army)
- Assistant Commandant Mohammad Shafiq (Army)
- Subedar Shamsher Singh (Army)
- Lance Naik Rahul Singh (Army)
- Rifleman Bhojram Sahu (Army)
- Lt. Commander Suraj Parashar (Navy)
- Ram Goyal (Navy)
- Wing Commander Abhimanyu Singh (Air Force)
- Inspector Laxman Kevat (Police, MHA)
- Inspector Rameshwar Prasad Deshmukh (Police, MHA)
- Constable GD Saddam Hussain (Police, MHA)
- Constable GD Fida Hussain Dar (Police, MHA)
- Constable GD Sanjay Tiwari (Police, MHA)
Obituaries (Deaths)
- L. Ganesan: Governor of Nagaland, passed away at the age of 80 in Chennai on August 15, 2025.
- Achyut Potdar: Veteran Bollywood actor, passed away at the age of 90 in Thane, Maharashtra on August 18, 2025.
- Dr. Vece Paes: Former Indian Hockey Team member, passed away at the age of 80 in Kolkata on August 14, 2025.
- Swraj Paul: Indian-origin British industrialist and Labour politician, passed away at the age of 94 in London on August 21, 2025.
Days / Weeks / Years
August 2025
- 01 August: World Breastfeeding Week (Start)
- 03 August: Friendship Day (First Sunday of August)
- 06 August: Hiroshima Day
- 07 August: National Handloom Day
- 09 August: Quit India Movement Day / Nagasaki Day / International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (World Tribal Day)
- 12 August: International Youth Day
- 13 August: World Organ Donation Day
- 14 August: Pakistan’s Independence Day
- 15 August: India’s Independence Day
- 17 August: Indonesia’s Independence Day
- 19 August: World Photography Day / World Humanitarian Day
- 20 August: Sadbhavana Diwas (Rajiv Gandhi Jayanti)
- 26 August: Women’s Equality Day
- 29 August: National Sports Day (Major Dhyan Chand Jayanti)
- 30 August: Small Industry Day
September 2025
- 01-07 September: National Nutrition Week
- 02 September: World Coconut Day
- 05 September: Teachers’ Day (India) / International Day of Charity
- 08 September: International Literacy Day
- 10 September: World Suicide Prevention Day
- 14 September: Hindi Diwas
- 15 September: Engineers’ Day (India) / International Day of Democracy
- 16 September: World Ozone Day
- 21 September: International Day of Peace / World Alzheimer’s Day
- 27 September: World Tourism Day
- 29 September: World Heart Day
Books
- Arundhati Roy: Mother Mary Comes to Me
- Chetan Bhagat: 12 Years: My Messed-up Love Story
- Aditya Pittie: Viksit Bharat: India @2047
Science
- Gaganyaan Mission Milestone: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the crucial ‘Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01)’ for the Gaganyaan mission. This test is a milestone in the development of the descent and recovery system for the crew module of the unmanned mission. IADT-01 evaluated various systems such as the parachute sequence, aerodynamic performance, and the structural integrity of the crew module , which are vital for bringing astronauts safely back to Earth. This achievement advances the preparations for the Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send Indian astronauts into space.
- First MLFF Tolling System: India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system has been launched at the Choryasi Toll Plaza (NH-48) in Gujarat. Implemented by the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by NHAI, in collaboration with ICICI Bank, this state-of-the-art system allows vehicles to pay tolls without stopping or using physical lanes. This will reduce time and congestion at toll plazas, making road travel smoother and more efficient, marking a major step forward in digital toll collection.
- Portable Solar Panel for Railways: On August 18, 2025, the Ministry of Railways launched the country’s first portable solar panel system at the Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) in Varanasi. This innovative system is installed between railway tracks, paving a new way for clean energy generation for railway operations. The initiative aims to decarbonize the railways’ energy usage and reduce operational costs, serving as a significant step towards making railway infrastructure more sustainable.
- WHO Mental Health Reports: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released significant reports highlighting the global mental health crisis, including the ‘World Mental Health Report’, ‘World Mental Health Today’, and ‘Mental Health Atlas 2024’. These reports provide a comprehensive assessment of the status, challenges, and progress of mental health services worldwide. Through these reports, the WHO aims to inspire governments, communities, and individuals to prioritize mental health, reduce stigma, and ensure accessible, quality care for all.
Sports
- New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe: The New Zealand cricket team delivered a stellar performance on their tour of Zimbabwe, winning the two-match Test series 2-0. The Kiwis achieved a clean sweep by defeating the hosts in both matches. This victory reflects New Zealand’s consistent improvement in Test cricket and validates the players’ excellence and dominance in both batting and bowling.
- National Women’s Junior Hockey: Jharkhand won the title of the 15th Hockey India National Women’s Junior Hockey Championship (2025) held in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. in a thrilling final, Jharkhand defeated Haryana 2-1 to claim the prestigious trophy. This victory highlights the talent and determination of the Jharkhand team and proves their skill among the country’s top young hockey talents.
- Cincinnati Open: At the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament in Ohio, USA, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz won the Men’s Singles title, defeating Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the final. The Women’s Singles title was won by Poland’s Iga Swiatek. This tournament is a crucial event in the tennis calendar, and these victories reflect the players’ current form and court dominance ahead of major upcoming tournaments.
- World Badminton Championship: At the World Badminton Championships held in Paris under the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Bronze medal in the Men’s Doubles event. This is their second consecutive bronze at the World Championships, showcasing their consistency and excellence on the global stage.
- US Open Tennis (2025): The defending champion, Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus), won the Women’s Singles title at the US Open in New York City for the second consecutive year. She achieved this by defeating America’s Amanda Anisimova in the final. Sabalenka’s performance this year has been exceptional, having previously won the Australian Open. This victory establishes her as a dominant force in women’s tennis.
National
- New Vice President Elected: On September 9, 2025, the NDA candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan (Chandraiyer Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan) was elected as the new Vice President of the country. He defeated the joint opposition candidate B. Sudarshan Reddy with a massive majority of 452-300. As Vice President, he will serve as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and play a vital role in the country’s constitutional framework.
- Navy Firepower Boost: In August, the Indian Navy’s combat capability saw a significant boost with the simultaneous induction of two indigenous stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri . Launched in the presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, these warships are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to evade enemy radar, strengthening maritime security and marking a key step in naval modernization and self-reliance.
International
- Fiji PM’s Visit to India (Aug 24-26): At the invitation of PM Narendra Modi, Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka visited India with a high-level delegation.
- Objective: To strengthen bilateral ties.
- Discussions: Focused on trade, investment, defense, cultural exchange, and cooperation in the Pacific region.
- Outcome: Several agreements and MoUs were signed to boost the strategic partnership.
- Significance: Reflects India’s engagement with Pacific Island nations and commitment to the ‘Act East’ policy.
- PM Modi’s Visit to Japan (Aug 29-30, 2025): PM Narendra Modi visited Japan for the 15th Annual Summit, invited by then-Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
- Discussions: Detailed talks on defense, economic cooperation, infrastructure, digital partnership, and regional security.
- Outcome: Agreement to deepen bilateral ties and advance shared interests.
- Significance: Reinforces the ‘Special Strategic and Global Partnership’ between India and Japan.
Economic
- GDP Growth (Q1 2025-26): India recorded an impressive GDP growth of 7-8% (at constant prices) in the first quarter (April-June 2025).
- Drivers: Primarily due to better performance in Agriculture (aided by a favorable monsoon) and Services.
- Service Sector: Saw a surge in digital services, financial services, and tourism.
- Significance: Indicates a strong economy and a positive development trajectory compared to previous quarters.
- Semicon India-2025: India’s largest semiconductor and electronics show was held from September 2-4, 2025, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
. * Participation: Over 350 companies from 48 countries. * Objective: To make India a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing, attract investment, and foster innovation. * Significance: A major step towards technical self-reliance and the Digital India mission.
- GST Council Reforms: In its 56th meeting on September 3, 2025, the GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, decided on historic changes.
- Key Change: The number of tax slabs will be reduced from 4.
- Objective: To simplify the tax system and reduce the burden on consumers.
- Impact: Will make compliance easier for businesses and potentially make goods and services more affordable.
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