Daily current affairs:November 24, 2025

Long Description : Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the Chief Justice of India in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where the President administered the oath of office. He succeeds Justice B R Gavai and will have a tenure extending up to 9 February 2027, giving him a reasonably long period to influence the court’s jurisprudence. His judicial career includes participation in key constitutional benches, including the Article 370 case, which makes his elevation important for ongoing and future constitutional, federalism and civil liberties matters. For exam purposes, note his position as 53rd CJI, date of oath (24 November 2025), and appointing authority (President).

Long Description : The Prime Minister issued an official condolence message on the passing away of Dharmendra, one of Hindi cinema’s most prominent actors, acknowledging his decades-long impact on Indian popular culture. The message notes that Dharmendra’s work connected with generations of audiences and that his demise marks the end of an era in mainstream Indian films. For examinations, focus on his identity as a Padma awardee actor, the date of the PM’s message (24 November 2025) and the fact that such condolences are formally released through the PMO and disseminated via PIB, underscoring the cultural importance accorded to major film personalities by the Government of India.

Long Description : An official feature on the Ram Mandir project traces the long-standing religious, social and legal journey culminating in the construction of the temple at Ayodhya, with emphasis on the Bhoomi Pujan and foundation stone laying by the Prime Minister on 5 August 2020. The write-up stresses that the completed temple is seen as a symbol of civilisational heritage as well as a catalyst for regional growth through tourism, connectivity and local employment. For exams, note the linkage between religious infrastructure and broader themes like cultural nationalism, pilgrimage tourism, and the use of official communication (PIB) to frame such projects as drivers of development.

Long Description : The Prime Minister amplified a ministerial article that portrays the government’s labour reforms as a key pillar of India’s transition towards a more competitive, investment-friendly and inclusive economy. The reforms, built around labour codes and digital compliance, are presented as reducing regulatory complexity for employers while strengthening social security and opportunities for women workers. For aspirants, this item links to topics such as factor market reforms, ease of doing business, formalisation of the workforce and India’s positioning as a “trusted global partner” in global value chains. It also reflects how executive communication is used to underline the political economy narrative of reforms.

Long Description : An article promoted by the Prime Minister underscores the role of traditional medicine systems, such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy, in strengthening preventive healthcare and wellness-oriented approaches. The piece links India’s efforts to global initiatives on traditional knowledge, sustainable use of biodiversity and broader South–South cooperation through sharing expertise and evidence-based practices. From an exam perspective, candidates should connect this to the creation of the Ministry of AYUSH, global recognition through WHO collaborations and India’s attempt to position traditional medicine as both a soft-power tool and an economic opportunity in pharmaceuticals, wellness tourism and research.

Long Description : INS Mahe, the first Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, joined the Western Naval Command as part of India’s ongoing naval modernisation and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” push in defence production. These vessels are designed for operations in coastal and shallow waters, focusing on detecting and neutralising submarines close to India’s coastline and vital sea lanes. For exams, note the ship’s name, class, role (ASW), indigenous design and its deployment under Western Naval Command, as well as the broader objective of strengthening maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region and reducing import dependence in critical defence platforms.

Long Description : In a high-level briefing, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs apprised the Vice-President of flagship programmes targeting tribal welfare, including schemes for education, health, livelihood diversification and digital inclusion in remote areas. The presentation reportedly covered implementation status, innovations, and convergence with other ministries to improve outcomes for Scheduled Tribes. For aspirants, this ties directly to topics like affirmative action, targeted welfare schemes, tribal development administration and evaluation of socio-economic indicators among ST communities, as well as the constitutional role of high offices (like the Vice-President) in reviewing governance performance.

Long Description : The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India announced a large-scale clean-up drive in telecom subscriber databases, flagging over 21 lakh connections linked to fraudulent or suspicious activities. The regulator highlighted that such numbers are commonly used for cyber frauds, phishing and financial scams, and urged users to proactively report spam calls and messages through official channels like the TRAI DND app rather than merely blocking them on handsets. This is relevant for examinations under topics such as digital governance, consumer protection, cybersecurity, and the role of regulators in securing digital payments and online banking ecosystems where mobile-linked OTPs and SMS alerts are critical.

Long Description : Project Veer Gatha 5.0, an initiative linked to the Ministry of Defence and Education stakeholders, aims to familiarise schoolchildren with the stories of Param Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra and other gallantry award recipients through essays, paintings and other creative work. The latest edition recorded participation from over 1.92 crore students spread across all 36 States and Union Territories, indicating wide outreach of the campaign. For exams, this should be connected with themes like nationalism, values education, “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”–type commemorations, and the use of school-level programmes to promote awareness of the armed forces and constitutional ideals among the youth.

Long Description : The International Agronomy Congress, held in New Delhi, brings together scientists, policymakers and industry representatives to discuss innovations in crop science, soil management, climate-resilient farming and precision agriculture. Inaugurating the event, the Agriculture Minister underlined the need to boost productivity while conserving natural resources and ensuring income security for farmers in the face of climate change. For aspirants, the Congress is relevant to topics such as food security, national agricultural policy, research-extension linkages, and India’s attempts to lead global South conversations on sustainable agronomy and climate adaptation in agriculture.

Long Description : India Energy Week is designed as a major international platform for dialogue on energy security, clean energy transitions, investment flows and technology partnerships, bringing together governments, companies and experts. Opening media registrations signals the start of formal preparations and outreach for the 2026 edition, which will likely highlight India’s approach to balancing growth with climate commitments and diversification of energy sources. For competitive exams, this is relevant under energy policy, climate commitments (Paris Agreement, net-zero pathways), and India’s use of sectoral events to attract investment and showcase policy initiatives in oil, gas, renewables and hydrogen.

Long Description : In the run-up to Constitution Day, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj detailed its participation in a nationwide observance to promote awareness of the Constitution, particularly among elected representatives and citizens in rural local bodies. Activities are expected to include reading of the Preamble, discussions on fundamental duties, and campaigns about the role of Panchayats in deepening democratic decentralisation. For exams, this links to constitutional provisions on local self-government (73rd Amendment), significance of Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas), and the role of Panchayati Raj institutions as instruments for translating constitutional ideals into grassroots governance.

Long Description : Delhi continued to experience severe air pollution, with the overall Air Quality Index crossing 550, which falls in the ‘hazardous’ band and poses serious health risks for all groups. Authorities and experts reiterated advice on limiting outdoor exposure, especially for children, the elderly and those with respiratory problems, and emphasised the use of masks and air purifiers when possible. From an exam angle, this ties to environmental governance topics such as the Commission for Air Quality Management, graded response action plans, role of stubble burning, vehicular emissions, urban planning, and the broader challenge of balancing economic activity with public health in megacities.

Long Description : The bulletin summarises the status of SIR Phase II, indicating near-complete distribution and substantial digitisation of elector forms in large States like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. The exercise aims to clean and update electoral rolls before forthcoming elections by correcting entries, enrolling new voters and ensuring higher accuracy through digital processing. For aspirants, this highlights the administrative dimension of elections, the role of Booth Level Officers (BLOs), and mechanisms such as special revision drives used by the Election Commission to maintain credible, inclusive electoral rolls—a key element of free and fair elections.

Long Description : On 24 November 2025, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 both registered declines, with sectors like autos and defence-linked stocks facing selling pressure. Market commentary linked the fall to global uncertainty, sector-specific concerns and investors locking in gains after a recent rally. For exam preparation, candidates should recognise that such short-term movements are relevant mainly to understand concepts like benchmark indices, market sentiment, FIIs vs DIIs, and how macroeconomic expectations, interest-rate outlook and geopolitical risks can influence financial markets in an open economy like India’s.

Long Description : A serious collision between two private buses in Tenkasi resulted in multiple fatalities and several injured passengers, drawing attention to persistent issues of road safety, driver fatigue and enforcement of traffic norms. Emergency services and local administration carried out rescue operations, and injured persons were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. For competitive exams, such incidents are usually context for broader issues: India’s high road accident burden, implementation of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, importance of highway engineering, vehicle fitness norms and public awareness campaigns like “Sadak Suraksha”.

Long Description : Recent diplomatic interactions underscored IBSA as a key trilateral platform for democratic developing countries to coordinate positions on global governance, development cooperation and reform of multilateral institutions. India’s approach has focused on capacity-building initiatives, including skills programmes and cooperation in health, traditional knowledge and critical technologies, complementing broader G20 and Global South agendas. For exams, candidates should connect IBSA with BRICS and G20, remember its members (India, Brazil, South Africa), original purpose as a South–South coalition, and its role in pushing for UN Security Council reform and more inclusive decision-making in multilateral bodies.