13-11-2025 Current Affairs

National News

• UIDAI–BIL Partnership: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) partnered with Behavioural Insights Limited (BIL) to boost adoption of the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children aged 5 and 15, ensuring accurate Aadhaar-based authentication for welfare and education services.

• PM’s Bhutan Visit: The Prime Minister of India visited Bhutan, strengthening bilateral cooperation and marking a significant milestone in India–Bhutan relations.

• India’s First MWh-Scale VRFB System: India launched its first megawatt-hour Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) system, achieving a major technological advancement in energy storage.

• Mobile Apps for Cooperative Banks: Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah unveiled Sahakar Digi Pay and Sahakar Digi Loan , promoting digital transformation in Urban Cooperative Banks.

• Watershed Mahotsav: The Ministry of Rural Development launched the ‘Watershed Mahotsav’ in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, celebrating community-led initiatives for water rejuvenation, soil health, and sustainable rural development.

• National Water Awards 2024: The 6th National Water Awards were announced in New Delhi by Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Paatil.

​​​​​​ Reports & Rankings

• Global Climate Risk Index 2025: India recorded notable improvement in the CRI 2025 released by Germanwatch during COP30 in Belem, Brazil.

Banking & Finance

• IFC–Axis Max Life Partnership: Axis Max Life Insurance partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to promote inclusive life insurance services in India.

• NPCI Subsidiary Launched: NPCI established NPCI Tech Solutions Limited (NTSL) to drive fintech experimentation and innovation.

• RBI Proposals:

  • RBI proposed raising IPO financing and loans against shares (LAS) limits to boost capital market participation.

  • Clarified that its latest circular applies only to EPI-based personal loans , not other loan categories.

• PSS Act Background: The Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 received Presidential assent on 20 December 2007 and came into force on 12 August 2008.

International Affairs

• Bangladesh Joins UN Water Convention: Bangladesh became the 1st South Asian nation and 56th globally to join the UN Water Convention.

• New US Ambassador to India: Sergio Gor was sworn in as the U.S. Ambassador to India on November 11, 2025.

• First Woman to Lead UN Tourism: Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais became the first-ever female head of UN Tourism in its 50-year history.

Appointments & Corporate News