Daily current affairs:November 11, 2025

Long Description : Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the inaugural pre-budget consultation meeting on 10 November 2025 with top economists and senior officials including the Chief Economic Adviser. Discussions centered on strategies for sustaining economic growth, fiscal management, and addressing key challenges like inflation, employment, and fiscal deficits. These consultations aim to inform the formulation of the Union Budget 2026–27.

Long Description : During his two-day visit to Varanasi in November 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched four new Vande Bharat trains. This addition brings the total operational Vande Bharat trains to 164 across India. These semi-high-speed trains focus on modern amenities and faster travel, supporting national transportation infrastructure improvements and promoting regional development.

Long Description : The Reserve Bank of India released a draft circular proposing new norms on financing acquisitions by banks. The guidelines specify a ceiling of 70% financing by banks against acquisition value, with a mandatory 30% contribution from acquirers' own funds. The move seeks to ensure prudent lending practices and mitigate risks in acquisition financing, promoting financial stability.

Long Description : India has quietly ceased operations at the Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan, its only overseas military base operational since 2002. The facility, equipped with a 3,200-meter runway and fighter jet capabilities, allowed strategic reach near Afghanistan and sensitive border regions. The withdrawal represents a recalibration of India's Central Asian strategy amid evolving geopolitical conditions.

Long Description : The Mitra Shakti XI exercise commenced on 10 November 2025 in Belagavi, Karnataka, continuing till 23 November 2025. This annual bilateral military drill aims to strengthen interoperability, mutual understanding, and defense ties between the Indian and Sri Lankan armed forces, focusing on counterterrorism and humanitarian assistance operations.

Long Description : In an effort to reduce Delhi’s notorious winter air pollution, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has introduced staggered working hours for government and Municipal Corporation offices. The new timings aim to reduce traffic congestion and vehicular emissions during peak hours. This measure is part of Delhi's broader environmental action plan to improve air quality during the high pollution season.

Long Description : In November 2025, India and Vietnam signed agreements emphasizing collaboration on maritime security, intelligence sharing, and joint military exercises. This deepening defense partnership is part of India’s Act East policy, aimed at ensuring regional stability in the Indo-Pacific and counterbalancing strategic challenges in the South China Sea.

Long Description : The inflation rate in India eased to 1.5% in September 2025, marking the lowest level in over eight years. Factors contributing to this decline include moderate food price inflation and the disinflationary impact of GST rate rationalizations. This benign inflation environment is expected to support consumer purchasing power and allow monetary policy flexibility.

Long Description : According to Dun & Bradstreet estimates, India’s Industrial Production growth declined from 4.0% in September to 3.5% in October 2025. The slowdown is attributed to reduced non-durable consumer goods production and lower external demand post-festive season. However, infrastructure-linked sectors like electricity and construction maintain robust performance, signaling underlying economic resilience.

Long Description : In a suo motu case regarding a tragic road accident in Phalodi, Rajasthan, which resulted in 15 fatalities, the Supreme Court has sought official responses from the National Highways Authority of India and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The judiciary is investigating potential lapses in road safety and infrastructure maintenance to prevent such incidents in future.

Long Description : To promote unity and national pride, the Uttar Pradesh government has issued an order mandating the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ in all schools and colleges across the state. The directive aims to inculcate patriotic values and a sense of belonging among students from an early age.

Long Description : On 11 November 2025, India and Angola signed Memorandums of Understanding aimed at enhancing bilateral trade, investment, and cooperation on climate change initiatives under green diplomacy. These agreements signify India’s growing outreach in Africa and commitment to South-South cooperation.

Long Description : The Ministry of Health has relaxed and simplified rules governing cornea transplantation across India. The changes are intended to boost eye donation rates and facilitate quicker, more efficient cornea transplants, helping reduce preventable blindness and improve quality of life for recipients.

Long Description : In light of growing AI adoption, a petition filed in the Supreme Court raises concerns about the use of generative AI technologies potentially leading to the creation of fake case laws. The plea urges the judiciary to establish guidelines and oversight mechanisms to ensure AI tools are used responsibly and judicial integrity is maintained.

Long Description : Studies indicate an alarming increase in riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra and Teesta rivers in Bangladesh. This erosion is rapidly consuming agricultural land and settlements, threatening livelihoods and pushing for urgent environmental and engineering interventions. The phenomenon also reflects broader climate change impacts in South Asia.