1 INS Savitri arrives in Mozambique for India-Mozambique maritime cooperation
The Indian Navy ‘s INS Savitri arrived at Port Beira, Mozambique on 10 November 2025, giving a new impetus to India-Mozambique bilateral relations and maritime security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The ship is an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Indian Navy. The Mozambique Navy welcomed the ship with traditional honours, symbolising the historical and strategic ties between the two countries. The visit reinforces India’s “SAGAR” (Security and Growth for All in the Region) policy and reaffirms India’s role as a “Preferred Security Partner” in the Indian Ocean.
2 Project Cheetah will relocate cheetahs from Botswana to India.
Botswana will hand over cheetahs for translocation to India under Project Cheetah . This was announced during a joint press conference at the end of bilateral talks between President Draupadi Murmu and her Botswana counterpart Duma Boko . Project Cheetah is a unique initiative aimed at reintroducing cheetahs to India after decades. Eight cheetahs from Namibia were translocated to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh in September 2022. Twelve cheetahs will be translocated from South Africa the following year . Most of these cheetahs have adapted well to their new environment, exhibiting natural behaviour and breeding prolifically.
3 Inauguration of Punatsangchhu project and three important agreements during PM Modi’s visit to Bhutan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi , during his two-day state visit to Bhutan , enhanced cooperation between the two countries in the areas of energy, renewable resources, health, and mental health . During the visit, Prime Minister Modi and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck jointly inaugurated the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu II Hydroelectric Project. Modi announced India’s full support to Bhutan’s 13th Five -Year Plan and the Gelephu Mindfulness City Project . PM Modi is on a two-day state visit to Bhutan on November 11 and 12 at the invitation of Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. He participated as the chief guest in the 70th birthday celebrations of the Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, along with the people of Bhutan and attended the ongoing Global Peace Prayer Festival in Thimphu. India and Bhutan also expressed satisfaction with progress in new areas such as fertilizer supply, science and technology education, financial technology, and space cooperation. Under the second phase of UPI, Bhutanese citizens will now be able to make payments using their mobile applications in India. Three MoUs were signed during Prime Minister Modi’s visit: on cooperation in the renewable energy sector , cooperation in the health and medical sector , and on mental health institutional partnership . The consecration of the Royal Bhutan Temple in Rajgir, Bhutan , and the Indian government’s decision to allocate land for the Bhutan Temple and Guest House in Varanasi were also welcomed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kalachakra consecration on Wednesday, the second day of his two-day visit to Bhutan.
4 Government approves Export Promotion Mission with an outlay of Rs 25,000 crore to boost the country’s export ecosystem
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) with an outlay of over ₹25,000 crore . This flagship initiative was announced in this year’s Budget to strengthen India’s exports, especially first-time exporters and labor-intensive sectors in the MSME sector. Following the meeting in New Delhi, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said the mission will provide a comprehensive, flexible, and digitally driven roadmap for export promotion from fiscal years 2025-26 to 2030-31. He said the EPM marks a strategic shift from multiple schemes to a results-based and conducive ecosystem that can address global trade challenges and emerging exporter needs.
5 Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGSE) approved, MSME and non-MSME exporters to benefit
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, on Wednesday approved the launch of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) . This will provide 100% credit guarantee coverage to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) to provide additional credit facilities of up to ₹20,000 crore to eligible exporters, including MSMEs. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) will implement the scheme through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) to enable MLIs to provide additional credit support to eligible exporters, including MSMEs. A Management Committee, chaired by the DFS Secretary, will oversee the progress and implementation of the scheme. The scheme is expected to enhance the global competitiveness of Indian exporters and facilitate diversification into new and emerging markets.
6 IIT Bombay develops India’s first quantum diamond microscope
Under the Department of Science and Technology ‘s (DST) National Quantum Mission (NQM) , the P-Quest group at IIT Bombay has developed India’s first indigenous quantum diamond microscope (QDM) for dynamic magnetic field imaging . This breakthrough represents a milestone in quantum sensing and has earned India its first patent in this field. The technology was formally announced during the recently concluded Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025) . This instrument has the potential to transform neuroscience and materials research, and also opens new possibilities for non-destructive analysis of semiconductor chips, as it is capable of mapping magnetic fields in 3D layers of an encapsulated chip. Developed under the leadership of Prof. Kasturi Saha, this QDM technology is based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers present in diamond, providing a powerful platform for imaging three-dimensional magnetic fields at the nanoscale. NV centers—atomic-scale defects formed by the combination of nitrogen atoms and vacancies in a diamond crystal—retain their quantum coherence even at room temperature. They are extremely sensitive to magnetic, electrical, and thermal changes. Their spin-based fluorescence, via optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR), provides precise readings of the local magnetic field.
7 Big Step Towards ‘One Nation, One Health ID’: ABHA ID Usage Mandatory in Rajasthan
To make healthcare services in Rajasthan more transparent and digital , the use of the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA ID) in the Integrated Health Management System (IHMS) has now been made mandatory. Under the direction of Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar, this initiative is part of the Rajasthan Digital Health Mission, which aims to integrate and streamline healthcare services across the state. All citizens receiving healthcare services under the Mukhyamantri Nirogi Rajasthan Yojana (MNNRY) will now be registered with the ABHA ID in IHMS. All hospitals have been instructed to link patients’ ABHA IDs during OPD and IPD registrations to further the concept of ” One Nation, One Health ID .” The ABHA ID is a unique digital identity for every citizen, securing all their health records on a single platform. Citizens can view their health details on a mobile app or portal and share them digitally with doctors, making the treatment process faster, accurate, and paperless.
8 armies display remarkable readiness, conduct military exercises near western borders
In a remarkable display of jointness and mission readiness , the Army and the Indian Air Force conducted a coordinated airborne exercise. The two forces conducted this exercise under the aegis of Exercise ” Maru Jwala .” In this impressive exercise, the Army and Air Force demonstrated unparalleled precision, coordination, and operational efficiency. The Indian Air Force also conducted the military exercise ” Maha Gujraj ” in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, near the Pakistan border . According to the Army, this exercise demonstrated the Indian Armed Forces’ capability to work in unified fashion in the planning, coordination, and execution of complex airborne operations. This strategic synergy is capable of playing a decisive role in future multi-dimensional battlefields. This exercise was part of the integrated tri-service exercise ” Trishul ” under the Sudarshan Chakra Corps of the Southern Command . The Army, Air Force, and Navy also conducted a joint exercise during the exercise, aimed at demonstrating the joint combat capabilities and coordination of the three services. This exercise was part of the joint tri-service exercise “Trishul.” The Air Force operations were conducted under the name “Maha Gujraj.” The Indian Air Force conducted Exercise Mahagujraaj-25 in the western sector. The exercise ran from October 28 to November 11.
9 External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met his international counterparts on the sidelines of the G-7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with his international counterparts on the sidelines of the G-7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Ontario , Canada . Dr. Jaishankar congratulated Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand for hosting the event and commended the progress made in the implementation of the new Roadmap 2025. He expressed hope that India looks forward to further strengthening this bilateral partnership. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting Canada from November 11-13, at the invitation of Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with Outreach Partners . The meeting will be attended by ministers from G-7 member countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union, as well as ministers from several outreach nations, including India, Australia, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, and Ukraine.
10 Punjab became the first state in the country to implement Bharat Net scheme across the state.
Punjab has become the first state in the country to implement the revised Bharat Net plan across the state . This will allow live monitoring of this border state from anywhere in the country. Chief General Manager of BSNL Punjab Circle, Ajay Kumar Karara, honored Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha for the implementation of the plan. Internet and broadband services have been made available in 43 areas of the state. Every village will be covered by the plan by the end of November. The Bharat Net plan aims to provide broadband connectivity to all gram panchayats in the country, as well as to homes and institutions . It also envisages e-health and e-governance services in rural areas.
11 India and Cuba sign several cooperation agreements, including a Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
India and Cuba signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Havana on a Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters and Guidelines for Cultural Exchange and Cooperation . The agreement was signed during a meeting between Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita , and Cuba’s Acting Foreign Minister, Gerardo Peñalver Portal . The two sides reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to expand work in areas of interest. Mr. Peñalver expressed gratitude for India’s support in the wake of recent hurricanes in the Cuban archipelago. He noted that following the recent Hurricane Melissa, India provided 20 tons of relief supplies and a mobile health center to provide medical assistance to those affected in eastern Cuba.
12 Sahitya Akademi Children’s Literature Awards to be presented on November 14
This year’s Sahitya Akademi Children’s Literature Awards will be presented on November 14 in New Delhi. These annual awards in the genre of children’s literature will be presented by Sahitya Akademi President Madhav Kaushik. The Ministry of Culture has stated that the awardees will receive a bronze plaque along with a cheque for Rs 50,000 . In Hindi literature, the award will be given to Sushil Shukla for his book ” Ek Baate Barah, ” while in English , it will be given to Nitin Kushalappa for ” Dakshin – South Indian Myths and Fables Retold .”
13 Finance Ministry launches Common Application Journey Startup on Jansamarth Portal in New Delhi
The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, launched the Common Application Journey Startup on the Jansamarth Portal in New Delhi . The Finance Ministry said that this portal provides a single digital platform for startups to avail loans from all public sector banks . The portal will enable startups to apply for loans, compare offers, and easily track their applications through a unified digital medium. The portal, designed in collaboration with a model loan scheme, provides loans up to Rs 20 crore under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups.
14 World Pneumonia Day 2025
World Pneumonia Day is observed every year on November 12th . It aims to raise awareness about the preventable, yet deadly disease pneumonia . In 2025, the day’s primary focus will be strengthening health systems, ensuring equitable access to vaccines, and increasing the availability of life-saving resources—such as antibiotics and medical oxygen. Pneumonia remains the leading infectious cause of death among children under five years of age. It is also fatal for the elderly and those with chronic illnesses, especially in low- and middle-income countries like India. This year’s theme emphasizes that ” No one should die from a disease that is preventable and curable. “