Daily current affairs:November 30, 2025

Long Description : Cyclone Ditwah intensified over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is forecasted to cross the coasts of north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh on November 30. The India Meteorological Department has issued red alerts for several districts, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu. Extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm is expected in isolated areas. Gale-force winds of 70-80 kmph gusting up to 90 kmph are anticipated. Sri Lanka experienced 80 deaths and 34 missing as the system moved through. Fishermen have been advised to return to shore immediately, and the cyclone poses significant risks to power and communication infrastructure along affected coasts.​

Long Description : The Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets marks India's first integrated REPM manufacturing initiative. The government will provide ₹6,450 crore in sales-linked incentives over five years and ₹750 crore in capital subsidy. Five beneficiaries will be selected through global competitive bidding, each receiving up to 1,200 MTPA capacity. The scheme covers the complete value chain from rare earth oxides to metals, metals to alloys, and finished magnets. REPMs are critical for electric vehicles, renewable energy, electronics, aerospace, and defense applications. India's consumption is expected to double by 2030, currently met primarily through imports.​

Long Description : The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-elections were conducted on November 30 for 12 wards across the capital. One ward vacancy resulted from the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, while 11 came from the 2025 Assembly elections. The State Election Commission organized the polling from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. without interruption. Both AAP and BJP fielded strong candidates, making these by-elections significant to gauge their respective political strength in Delhi's municipal governance. The complete electoral process is scheduled for completion by December 10, 2025.​

Long Description : The Election Commission of India extended the final deadline for submitting Special Intensive Revision enumeration forms from the original date to December 4, 2025. This extension applies to 9 states and 3 Union Territories, including UP, Bihar, Bengal, and others. The house-to-house enumeration process began on November 4 and aims to verify and update voter details. The extension was granted considering the operational pressure on Booth Level Officers conducting the survey. The draft electoral roll will be published on December 9, 2025, followed by the claims and objections period from December 9 to January 8, 2026.​​

Long Description : India clinched its first-ever ICC Women's Cricket World Cup title by defeating South Africa in the final on November 2, 2025. This was the 13th edition of the tournament, held from September 30 to November 2 across India and Sri Lanka, with eight teams competing. It marked the last World Cup with eight teams in this format. India's campaign was led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, with vice-captain Smriti Mandhana playing a crucial role. The victory represented a landmark achievement in Indian women's cricket, showcasing the team's growth, consistency, and strong performance throughout the tournament against major cricketing nations.​

Long Description : The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee will convene from December 3-5, 2025, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra announcing the decision on December 5. Economic analysts are divided on the outcome. Some expect a 25 basis point reduction in the repo rate from the current 5.5% due to consumer price index (CPI) inflation falling below 2% for two consecutive months and subdued inflationary pressures. Others argue the RBI may maintain the status quo given robust Q2 GDP growth of 8.2% and sustained economic momentum. The decision will impact lending rates across the financial system and influence borrowing costs for businesses and consumers.​

Long Description : The Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) 'Trishul' began in early November as a comprehensive joint operation led by the Indian Navy with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. The exercise spans large-scale operations across the creek and desert sectors of Rajasthan and Gujarat, extending into the northern Arabian Sea. The deployment includes 20-25 Navy ships, more than 40 fighter and support aircraft, the Landing Platform Dock INS Jalashwa, Landing Craft Utility vessels, and amphibious forces. The exercise validates multi-domain integrated operations, joint intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and cyber warfare capabilities. It demonstrates India's commitment to enhanced military preparedness and synergy among all armed forces.​

Long Description : According to the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2025 released on National Milk Day (November 2025), India's milk production reached nearly 248 million tonnes in 2024-25, up from 239 million tonnes in 2023-24. Per capita milk availability increased to 485 g per day from 319 g in 2014-15. Uttar Pradesh led production with 15.6%, followed by Rajasthan (14.8%), Madhya Pradesh (9.1%), Gujarat (7.7%), and Maharashtra (6.7%). Egg production reached 149 billion units (up 4.5%), meat production increased significantly with poultry accounting for 5.1 million tonnes, and wool production rose to 34.5 million kg.​

Long Description : Justice Surya Kant, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, was appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India with effect from November 24, 2025. This appointment was formally announced on October 30, 2025, by the Department of Justice. Justice Surya Kant's elevation marks a significant administrative transition in India's highest judicial office. As Chief Justice, he will oversee the functioning of the Supreme Court, including case administration, judicial assignments, and representation of the judiciary before the executive and legislature.​

Long Description : H.E. Mr. Gideon Sa'ar, Foreign Minister of Israel, undertook a two-day official visit to India in early November. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held productive discussions covering the full spectrum of the India-Israel Strategic Partnership, including political, security, agricultural, trade, investment, defense, and people-to-people dimensions. Key areas discussed included critical and emerging technologies like semiconductors, cybersecurity, and AI. On shared terrorism concerns, both ministers reaffirmed zero-tolerance approaches. FM Sa'ar shared Israel's perspective on West Asia developments, while India reiterated support for the Gaza Peace Plan and expressed hope for a durable peace. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval also met with FM Sa'ar during the visit.​

Long Description : Bihar's newly elected 18th legislative assembly begins its five-day maiden session on December 1, 2025. Pro-tem Speaker Narendra Narayan Yadav, a senior JD(U) leader, will administer oaths to newly elected members on the opening day. The Speaker election is scheduled for December 2, with BJP leader Prem Kumar, a nine-time MLA from Gaya Town, emerging as the frontrunner. The Governor will address the joint session of both houses on December 3, and the state government's second supplementary budget will be tabled. This session represents the formal commencement of the NDA government's administration in Bihar following the 2025 elections.​

Long Description : The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) hosted the National One Health Conclave on November 20-21, 2025, as part of India's newly established National One Health Mission—a cross-ministerial initiative approved by the PM's Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council. The conclave brought together stakeholders from government, academia, and research institutions to discuss integrated approaches to health security. The National One Health Mission received ₹383.83 crores for research and coordination activities. The initiative aims to coordinate health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability efforts, with special focus on youth participation and innovation to strengthen India's health security and pandemic preparedness.​

Long Description : India and the European Union held the 11th Foreign Policy and Security Consultations and 6th Strategic Partnership Review Meeting in Brussels on November 18-19, 2025. The discussions assessed the full bilateral relationship spectrum and reviewed implementation of the 'India-EU Strategic Partnership: A Roadmap to 2025.' Both sides reaffirmed commitment to concluding Free Trade Agreement negotiations by year-end and accelerating talks on Investment Protection and Geographical Indications agreements. They emphasized multilateral cooperation, supply chain diversification, and humanitarian disaster resilience. India's upcoming BRICS Chairship in 2026 was noted, with discussions on convergence on global security matters, including terrorism, Ukraine, and Gaza peace initiatives.​

Long Description : Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced at the UN climate forum that India would submit its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2035 and the first Biennial Transparency Report by December 2025. He highlighted India's environmental achievements: 36% reduction in emission intensity since 2005, 256 GW non-fossil energy capacity (over 50% of total installed capacity), and achievement of NDC renewable targets five years ahead of schedule. India has planted two billion trees under a community-led initiative in 16 months. Minister Yadav called on developed nations to achieve net-zero targets well ahead of current deadlines, emphasizing that climate change is imminent and requires immediate, collective action for sustainable development and environmental stewardship.​

Long Description : The revised Green India Mission blueprint released in November 2025 represents a paradigm shift in India's forest policy from quantity-focused tree planting to quality-focused ecological restoration. The mission aims to restore 25 million hectares of degraded forest and non-forest land by 2030, directly supporting India's climate pledge of creating a 3.39 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent carbon sink. Recent analysis from IIT Kharagpur and BITS Pilani indicates India's forests face a 12% decline in photosynthetic efficiency. The revised GIM prioritizes ecological restoration, community participation, and sustainable land management practices. This strategic reorientation reflects India's commitment to addressing climate change while considering forest health metrics beyond simple tree counts.​