• Russia observed its National Unity Day on November 4, 2025, commemorating the liberation of the Kremlin from Polish invaders in 1612. President Vladimir Putin led the national ceremony in Moscow, highlighting themes of patriotism, unity, and sovereignty.

• India and the United States are set to achieve a major milestone in space cooperation as the NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite becomes operational on November 7, 2025, following completion of calibration processes, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed.

• Sweden has officially become the world’s first cashless society in 2025, marking a major milestone in global digital transformation. The country now conducts nearly all financial transactions through mobile payments, cards, and contactless methods, replacing traditional cash almost entirely.

Quick Revision Pointers: 

• Location: Sandur (Karnataka)

• CM: Siddaramaiah

• Summit: Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025

• Theme: Workforce 2030 – Scale, Systems, Synergy

• Investment: ₹4,432 crore

• Target: 30 lakh youth by 2032

• Women ITI enrolment goal: 33%

Kerala State Film Awards 2025 – Key Points

• Announced by: Saji Cherian, Minister for Fisheries, Culture, and Youth Affairs

• Venue: Thrissur

• Jury Chairperson: Prakash Raj

• Entries Considered: 128 films (2024 season)