(QKD) network , a major leap in
quantum-secure communication .
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.
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
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The Sports Ministry announced the redevelopment of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN), New Delhi , into a modern Sports City , boosting India’s sports infrastructure.
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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 .
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The Government of Assam approved the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025 , making polygamy a punishable offence under state law.
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India and Angola signed MoUs to deepen cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture, marine resources , and consular coordination .
Reports, Rankings, and Awards
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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.
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David Szalay , Hungarian-British author, won the 2025 Booker Prize for his novel ‘Flesh’ , announced at Old Billingsgate, London .
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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:
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NPCI–BENEFIT tie-up: Real-time India–Bahrain remittances.
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ADB loan to ReNew Energy: $331 million for Andhra project.
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IN-SPACe–SIDBI Fund: ₹1,000 crore for private space startups.
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OICA President: Shailesh Chandra (first Indian).
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India–Vietnam DPD: Held in Hanoi (Nov 10).
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Exercise Mitra Shakti-2025: Ongoing in Belagavi.
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World Pneumonia Day: Nov 12, 2025.
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Booker Prize 2025: David Szalay for ‘Flesh’ .
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Mumbai & Delhi: Among top 10 billionaire cities.
Month: Current Affairs - November 12, 2025
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