November 2025 – 1st week Current Affairs (NDA)

India will host the International Fleet Review 2026, MILAN 2026, and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs together in Visakhapatnam.
India and the United States signed the Major Defence Partnership Framework 2025 in Kuala Lumpur focusing on capability development, maritime cooperation, logistics and defence industry collaboration.
The Tri-Services Exercise Trishul 2025 began across Gujarat and Rajasthan, involving all three services along with fighter aircraft, mechanised forces and special units.
The Indian Army conducted Vayu Samanvay II, a major drone and counter-drone exercise showcasing integrated air defence systems and indigenous anti-drone technology.
India formally ended its military presence at the Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan, concluding a deployment of nearly two decades.

Lucknow was declared a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, recognised for its culinary heritage and Awadhi cuisine.
Gogabeel Lake in Bihar was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site, gaining international environmental protection status.
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly 2025 was held in New Delhi, where India announced major global solar and clean-energy initiatives.
Several infrastructure and development projects were launched across multiple states during the first week of November.

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on global debt relief, supported by India, to assist developing nations in restructuring external debt.
November 2 was observed as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting regarding conflicts in the Middle East.

India was elected Vice-President of the International Solar Alliance Assembly 2025.
Additional national and international appointments were listed, with no major defence-linked changes this week.

India received recognition at the Global Renewable Energy Awards for leadership in solar alliances and cross-border clean-energy initiatives.
Culinary experts from Lucknow were honoured following the city’s UNESCO recognition.

Indian boxers qualified for the 2026 Asian Games after selection trials in Patiala.
Indian shooters continued strong performances in international Olympic qualification events.

India advanced global solar cooperation through the Solar Finance Facility and Green Hydrogen Corridors under the ISA Assembly.
Technology partnerships and innovation discussions were highlighted during the India–US Defence Framework meeting.

Current Affairs 2025