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12-11-2025 Current Affairs

Nov 12, 2025

National and International Highlights

  1. NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has partnered with BENEFIT , Bahrain’s leading fintech company, to enable real-time cross-border remittances between India and Bahrain , strengthening India’s global payment network.

  2. The World Bank’s Financial Sector Assessment (FSA) report urged India to accelerate financial reforms and mobilise private capital to achieve its USD 30-trillion economy goal by 2047 .

  1. Paytm (One97 Communications Ltd) launched a redesigned AI-powered app , enhancing user experience with faster, smarter, and more personalised payment options.

  2. ReNew Energy Global Plc secured $331 million (₹2,935 crore) in debt financing from ADB for a major clean energy project in Andhra Pradesh , supporting India’s renewable energy targets.

  3. IN-SPACe and SIDBI Venture Capital Fund signed an agreement to operationalise a ₹1,000-crore Venture Capital Fund for India’s private space sector .

  4. Bartronics India has been empanelled as a Corporate Business Correspondent (CBC) Vendor by the Bank of Maharashtra for five years, aiding financial inclusion.

  5. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu inaugurated the Hanimaadhoo International Airport , developed under India’s Line of Credit , calling it a “gateway to prosperity” for northern Maldives.

  6. Pakistan introduced its 27th Constitutional Amendment , aiming to permanently alter the civil-military power balance , sparking democratic concerns.

Defence and Strategic Affairs

  1. The 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue was held in Hanoi (Nov 10, 2025) , co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sr Lt Gen Hoang Xuan Chien .

  2. Exercise Mitra Shakti-2025 , the 11th edition of the India–Sri Lanka joint military exercise , began on November 10 in Belagavi, Karnataka , and will run till November 23 .

  3. Shailesh Chandra , President of SIAM and MD & CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles , was elected President of OICA , becoming the first Indian to head the global automakers’ body.

  4. India withdrew from the Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan , its only overseas military base, marking a strategic shift in its Central Asia policy .

Health, Science & Technology

  1. The 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit will be held from December 17–19, 2025 , at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi , co-hosted by WHO and India’s Ministry of AYUSH .

  2. QNu Labs Pvt. Ltd. , a Bengaluru-based quantum startup under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) , demonstrated India’s first 500-km Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network , a major leap in quantum-secure communication .

  3. The National Health Authority (NHA) renewed its MoU with the Department of Health Research (DHR) and ICMR to enhance Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and PM-JAY integration.

  4. World Pneumonia Day 2025 was observed on November 12 to raise awareness about pneumonia — one of the deadliest yet preventable infectious diseases .

Infrastructure and Economy

  1. The Sports Ministry announced the redevelopment of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN), New Delhi , into a modern Sports City , boosting India’s sports infrastructure.

  2. SECI and NHAI signed an MoU for the installation of solar power plants along the Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Highway (NH-709B) under Phase-1 , supporting India’s Net Zero 2070 vision .

  3. The Government of Assam approved the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025 , making polygamy a punishable offence under state law.

  4. India and Angola signed MoUs to deepen cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture, marine resources , and consular coordination .

Reports, Rankings, and Awards

  1. As per the Hurun Global Billionaire Cities Report 2025 , Mumbai and New Delhi entered the world’s top 10 billionaire cities , reflecting India’s growing wealth concentration.

  2. David Szalay , Hungarian-British author, won the 2025 Booker Prize for his novel ‘Flesh’ , announced at Old Billingsgate, London .

  3. India’s performance across global indexes in 2025 shows mixed progress in climate action, innovation, governance, and human development , underscoring the nation’s evolving global standing.

Exam-Oriented Summary:

  • NPCI–BENEFIT tie-up: Real-time India–Bahrain remittances.

  • ADB loan to ReNew Energy: $331 million for Andhra project.

  • IN-SPACe–SIDBI Fund: ₹1,000 crore for private space startups.

  • OICA President: Shailesh Chandra (first Indian).

  • India–Vietnam DPD: Held in Hanoi (Nov 10).

  • Exercise Mitra Shakti-2025: Ongoing in Belagavi.

  • World Pneumonia Day: Nov 12, 2025.

  • Booker Prize 2025: David Szalay for ‘Flesh’ .

  • Mumbai & Delhi: Among top 10 billionaire cities.

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