Daily Current Affairs: 14th November, 2025

International News

Govt Unveils ₹1,500 Crore Projects to Modernize New Mangalore Port

• The Central Government launched ₹1,500 crore modernization projects at New Mangalore Port in Karnataka during its Golden Jubilee to enhance capacity, digital infrastructure, and cargo handling under the Viksit Bharat vision.
• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled 20 projects aimed at mechanization, logistics efficiency, and eco-friendly operations, while Prahlad Joshi highlighted alignment with India’s national development goals.
• The port, handling 46 million tonnes of cargo annually, serves as a strategic hub for petroleum, fertilizers, coal, and container trade, and the modernization seeks to make it a smart, high-capacity, and sustainable port integrated with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

India Achieves Historic Decline in TB Cases: PM Modi Hails WHO Report Findings

• India has achieved a historic 21% decline in TB incidence (from 237 to 187 per lakh) since 2015, nearly double the global rate, according to the WHO Global TB Report 2025.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the success of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, which strengthened diagnosis, treatment, and recovery through AI-powered X-rays, NAAT testing, Ni-kshay Poshan DBT, and 6.77 lakh Ni-kshay Mitras, including youth volunteers.
• India now leads globally with molecular labs, drug-resistant TB testing, and personalized care, moving closer to a TB-free India.

State News

Korea’s Samhyun to Set Up EV Component Plant in Sriperumbudur

• Korea’s Samhyun will set up a state-of-the-art EV motor component plant in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, after purchasing 11 acres from Tata Chemicals, boosting India’s EV ecosystem, local manufacturing, and Tamil Nadu’s status as an EV hub.
• The facility—supported by Samhyun’s expertise in smart actuators, power units, and integrated motor systems—will strengthen Make in India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and the state’s 2030 EV roadmap.

International News

UAE Executes First-Ever Digital Dirham Transaction in Record Time

• The UAE has made history by completing its first-ever Digital Dirham transaction in under two minutes on November 12, 2025, marking a major step toward becoming a global digital finance hub.
• The Digital Dirham, issued by the Central Bank of the UAE, is a government-backed digital currency under the Financial Infrastructure Transformation (FIT) Programme, ensuring secure, transparent, and real-time payments.
• Conducted via the mBridge platform, this milestone demonstrates the UAE’s readiness for next-generation financial systems, aligning with its strict digital asset regulations and vision for a fully digital economy driven by efficiency, trust, and innovation.

US Ends Longest-Ever Government Shutdown After 42 Days

• US President Donald Trump signs temporary funding bill, ending the 42-day government shutdown—the longest in US history.
• The shutdown arose from a political standoff over Obamacare subsidy funding, with Democrats pushing and Republicans resisting
• . The bill passed after 8 Democrat senators crossed party lines, allowing federal operations to resume, though long-term budget issues remain unresolved.
• The shutdown affected federal employees, IRS services, visa processing, and national parks.

India and Nepal Sign Letter of Exchange to Boost Rail-Based Trade Connectivity

• On November 13, 2025, India and Nepal signed a Letter of Exchange (LoE) to expand rail-based trade via the Jogbani–Biratnagar corridor, enhancing cargo transit, third-country trade, and regional connectivity.
• The agreement allows direct containerized and bulk cargo movement, links key Indian ports like Kolkata and Visakhapatnam, and strengthens Nepal’s access to global markets.
• This initiative supports India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, Nepal’s trade facilitation goals, and reinforces bilateral economic and infrastructure cooperation, building on earlier projects such as Integrated Check Posts and grant-assisted rail corridors.

Economy News

Moody’s Forecasts India as Fastest-Growing G-20 Economy Through 2027

• Moody’s projects India as the fastest-growing G-20 economy through 2027, with 7% GDP growth in 2025, driven by strong domestic demand, infrastructure investment, diversified exports, and policy stability.
• The report highlights India’s robust consumption, resilient exports, and neutral-to-accommodative RBI monetary policy as key growth drivers, positioning the country as a global economic engine amid slower growth in advanced and emerging economies.

Banking News

RBI Penalizes Three Co-operative Banks for Regulatory Breaches

• The RBI imposed monetary penalties on three cooperative banks—Mumbai District Central Co-op Bank (₹2 lakh), Karaikudi Co-op Town Bank (₹1.5 lakh), and Eluru District Co-op Central Bank (₹50,000)—for violations of Banking Regulation Act provisions on related-party lending, KYC compliance, and capital adequacy.
• Announced during Co-op Kumbh 2025, this action underscores the RBI’s focus on transparency, regulatory discipline, and financial governance in the cooperative banking sector, emphasizing that compliance and risk management are essential for institutional credibility and financial inclusion.

Appointments news

This World Cup Winner Appointed Brand Ambassador of Haryana State Women’s Commission

• India’s World Cup star Shafali Verma has been appointed Brand Ambassador of the Haryana State Women’s Commission, after her match-winning performance in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final
• She received a ₹1.5 crore reward, Grade A sports certificate, and will now promote women’s empowerment, gender equality, and sports participation across the state.

Agreements News

Banas Dairy & BBSSL Join Forces to Boost Potato Value Chain

• Banas Dairy and Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) signed an MoU in New Delhi to develop a seed-to-market potato value chain, promoting farmer empowerment and agri-value chain strengthening under PM Modi’s “Sahakar se Samriddhi” vision.
• The partnership leverages Banas Dairy’s technical expertise and BBSSL’s seed production capabilities to ensure disease-free seed potatoes, scientific cultivation, contract farming, and market linkages, aiming to boost productivity, farmer income, and self-reliance in agriculture, while serving as a model for other crops and cooperatives.

Defense News

IAF Chief Inaugurates Nyoma Airbase in Ladakh

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) achieved a major milestone with the inauguration of the Mudh-Nyoma Air Force Station in Ladakh on November 12, 2025, by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, who landed a C-130J Super Hercules at the new 2.7-km runway.
• Located 23 km from the LAC with China at an altitude of 13,700 feet, the Nyoma airbase boosts India’s air combat readiness, logistics, and surveillance capabilities in high-altitude zones.
• Built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under a women-led team, this ₹218-crore project is part of India’s post-2020 border infrastructure upgrade, reinforcing strategic mobility and defence preparedness along the India-China frontier.

Defence Ministry Signs ₹2,095 Crore Deal with BDL 

• India signs ₹2,095 crore deal with Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) to supply INVAR Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) for T-90 tanks, boosting the Indian Army’s firepower and precision strike capability under the ‘Buy (Indian)’ and Aatmanirbhar Bharat defence initiatives.
• The laser-guided missiles enhance mechanised warfare, strengthen deterrence, and promote indigenous defence manufacturing.

Summits & Conferences News

Bhopal to Host 22nd All India TDS Conference

• The 22nd All India TDS Conference in Bhopal brings together top CBDT officials to review Income Tax Act 2025 amendments, especially updated TDS provisions, while promoting voluntary compliance, transparency, and adoption of digital tools like automated tracking and analytics to strengthen India’s tax administration.

Sports News

Belgium and Netherlands to Jointly Host 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup

• Belgium and the Netherlands will co-host the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup from August 15–30, featuring 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams in a new dual-group format, with matches in Wavre and Amsterdam.
• The historic debut of the ParaHockey World Cup, highlighting inclusivity, global participation, and enhanced fan engagement.

Science & Technology News

Godrej Delivers Human-Rated Vikas Engine for ISRO’s this Mission

• India takes a major leap in human spaceflight as Godrej Aerospace delivers the first human-rated Vikas engine for the L110 stage of LVM-3, powering the Gaganyaan mission.
• The engine meets stringent safety, reliability, and performance standards for astronaut launch, bringing India closer to its uncrewed test flights in 2026 and crewed mission in 2027.
• This milestone underscores India’s self-reliance in space technology and Godrej Aerospace’s pivotal role in PSLV, GSLV, Chandrayaan, and Mangalyaan programmes.

Important Days News

World Diabetes Day 2025: Why Everyone—Young to Old—Needs to Pay Attention

• World Diabetes Day (14 November) aims to raise global awareness about diabetes, a chronic condition affecting people of all ages.
• The 2025 theme—“Diabetes Across Life Stages”—emphasizes how diabetes impacts individuals from childhood to old age, urging age-specific healthcare, prevention, and support systems.
• It highlights the importance of education, early diagnosis, and lifestyle management to prevent complications.
• With Type 1, Type 2, Gestational Diabetes, and Prediabetes as key forms, the focus remains on healthy living, regular check-ups, and mental health support to ensure quality of life for all.

Obituaries News

Saalumarada Thimmakka Biography: Know About His Life, Tree Planting Journey and Achievements

• Saalumarada Thimmakka, the legendary environmentalist from Karnataka who planted 385 banyan trees, passed away at 114, leaving a powerful legacy of sustainability, resilience, and community-led conservation.
• Celebrated with honors like the Padma Shri, she transformed personal grief into an inspiring mission that made her a global symbol of human–nature harmony.