UPSC Current Affairs 16 November 2025

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

T.N. moves SC over President’s refusal to give nod to Bill, Pg1

Tamil Nadu challenges President's denial of assent to NEET exemption Bill in Supreme Court, escalating Centre-State tensions.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

T.N. moves SC over President’s refusal to give nod to Bill, Pg1

Tamil Nadu challenges President's denial of assent to NEET exemption Bill in Supreme Court, escalating Centre-State tensions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

After three-year slump, govt. aims at awarding 10,000 km of National Highway projects, Pg10

Govt aims to award 10,000 km of National Highway projects by FY26 after three-year slump in project allocation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

After three-year slump, govt. aims at awarding 10,000 km of National Highway projects, Pg10

Govt aims to award 10,000 km of National Highway projects by FY26 after three-year slump in project allocation.

GS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: LiteratureGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Calcutta University’s initiative aims to protect endangered languages, Pg 12

The University of Calcutta has launched a week-long programme involving Lodha and Toto tribal communities to preserve their endangered languages through translation workshops, performances, and community-based research.

GS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: LiteratureGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Calcutta University’s initiative aims to protect endangered languages, Pg 12

The University of Calcutta has launched a week-long programme involving Lodha and Toto tribal communities to preserve their endangered languages through translation workshops, performances, and community-based research.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Cell sizes, clumping explain how animals form sharp patterns, Pg 14

A new study revisits Alan Turing’s classic diffusion-based model of animal coat patterns and proposes an improved mechanism combining cell size differences and diffusiophoresis to explain how sharp, realistic patterns form in nature.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Cell sizes, clumping explain how animals form sharp patterns, Pg 14

A new study revisits Alan Turing’s classic diffusion-based model of animal coat patterns and proposes an improved mechanism combining cell size differences and diffusiophoresis to explain how sharp, realistic patterns form in nature.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Irrigation’s most popular numbers may be myths, Pg14

Irrigation's impact on global food production and freshwater usage questioned, challenging long-held 40% and 70% claims, respectively, with revised estimates.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Irrigation’s most popular numbers may be myths, Pg14

Irrigation's impact on global food production and freshwater usage questioned, challenging long-held 40% and 70% claims, respectively, with revised estimates.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Where does India stand in tackling TB?, Pg15

WHO Report: India bears 25% of global TB burden; elimination goal missed due to infrastructure and socio-economic challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Where does India stand in tackling TB?, Pg15

WHO Report: India bears 25% of global TB burden; elimination goal missed due to infrastructure and socio-economic challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Why was there a tech glitch at Delhi airport?, Pg15

Delhi Airport's tech glitch exposes outdated air traffic control systems, risking safety and efficiency, upgrade urged.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Why was there a tech glitch at Delhi airport?, Pg15

Delhi Airport's tech glitch exposes outdated air traffic control systems, risking safety and efficiency, upgrade urged.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

What are the threats from GNSS spoofing?, Pg15

GNSS spoofing incidents near Delhi airport raise security concerns, prompting inquiry and stricter protocols for aviation safety.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

What are the threats from GNSS spoofing?, Pg15

GNSS spoofing incidents near Delhi airport raise security concerns, prompting inquiry and stricter protocols for aviation safety.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Another glass ceiling breaks: Women soldiers soon in Territorial Army, Pg 1

Army to induct women soldiers in Territorial Army battalions, enhancing their role in national security and counter-insurgency operations.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Another glass ceiling breaks: Women soldiers soon in Territorial Army, Pg 1

Army to induct women soldiers in Territorial Army battalions, enhancing their role in national security and counter-insurgency operations.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Delhi Metro International to work on projects in UK, Australia, Pg 3

Delhi Metro's subsidiary, DMIL, eyes international projects in UK and Australia, expanding its global footprint in Southeast Asia and Middle East.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Delhi Metro International to work on projects in UK, Australia, Pg 3

Delhi Metro's subsidiary, DMIL, eyes international projects in UK and Australia, expanding its global footprint in Southeast Asia and Middle East.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Jet, Set, Go, Pg 2

Indian and French Air Forces commence 'Garuda-25' bilateral air exercise in Mont-de-Marsan, France, strengthening defense cooperation and interoperability.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Jet, Set, Go, Pg 2

Indian and French Air Forces commence 'Garuda-25' bilateral air exercise in Mont-de-Marsan, France, strengthening defense cooperation and interoperability.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Explosive was a mixture of ammonium nitrate & TATP, Pg 4

Red Fort blast reveals ammonium nitrate and TATP use; Delhi Police tightens chemical sales to prevent terror attacks.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Explosive was a mixture of ammonium nitrate & TATP, Pg 4

Red Fort blast reveals ammonium nitrate and TATP use; Delhi Police tightens chemical sales to prevent terror attacks.

GS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Air tight boxes, trucks: How explosives were taken to J&K, Pg 9

An explosion at the Nowgam police station in Srinagar killed nine people after over 350 kg of ammonium nitrate and other explosives recovered from a terror module detonated. Police claim all SOPs were followed.

GS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Air tight boxes, trucks: How explosives were taken to J&K, Pg 9

An explosion at the Nowgam police station in Srinagar killed nine people after over 350 kg of ammonium nitrate and other explosives recovered from a terror module detonated. Police claim all SOPs were followed.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 3: IT and Computers

Iran looks to BRICS countries to use cryptos to help it bypass sanctions, Pg 13

Iran is exploring the use of cryptocurrencies for trade with BRICS nations—including India—as a means to bypass U.S. and UN sanctions that restrict its access to global financial systems like SWIFT.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 3: IT and Computers

Iran looks to BRICS countries to use cryptos to help it bypass sanctions, Pg 13

Iran is exploring the use of cryptocurrencies for trade with BRICS nations—including India—as a means to bypass U.S. and UN sanctions that restrict its access to global financial systems like SWIFT.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

Remembering the promise of Jharkhand at 25, Pg 13

On November 15, 2025, Jharkhand celebrated its silver jubilee, prompting reflections on 25 years of statehood, its Adivasi-led origins, and the challenges that still limit the fulfilment of the movement’s emancipatory vision.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

Remembering the promise of Jharkhand at 25, Pg 13

On November 15, 2025, Jharkhand celebrated its silver jubilee, prompting reflections on 25 years of statehood, its Adivasi-led origins, and the challenges that still limit the fulfilment of the movement’s emancipatory vision.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trump rolls back tariffs on beef, coffee to make grocery cheaper, Pg 14

U.S. President Donald Trump reversed tariffs on key imported food items amid rising grocery prices and voter pressure ahead of critical elections.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trump rolls back tariffs on beef, coffee to make grocery cheaper, Pg 14

U.S. President Donald Trump reversed tariffs on key imported food items amid rising grocery prices and voter pressure ahead of critical elections.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

India open to leading WTO reforms, seeks consensus on agenda: Goyal, Pg 15

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India is willing to take a leadership role in driving WTO reforms, while ensuring the reform agenda reflects the priorities of developing and least-developed countries.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

India open to leading WTO reforms, seeks consensus on agenda: Goyal, Pg 15

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India is willing to take a leadership role in driving WTO reforms, while ensuring the reform agenda reflects the priorities of developing and least-developed countries.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Indian EV makers are racing to go rare earth-free amid China's export curbs, Pg 15

Indian EV makers innovate rare-earth-free motors amid China's export curbs, boosting indigenous technology and reducing import dependence.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Indian EV makers are racing to go rare earth-free amid China's export curbs, Pg 15

Indian EV makers innovate rare-earth-free motors amid China's export curbs, boosting indigenous technology and reducing import dependence.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

China urges citizens to avoid Japan travel as row over Taiwan escalates, Pg 17

China issued a travel advisory asking its citizens to avoid visiting Japan after sharp diplomatic exchanges triggered by Japan’s new PM’s remarks on responding to a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

China urges citizens to avoid Japan travel as row over Taiwan escalates, Pg 17

China issued a travel advisory asking its citizens to avoid visiting Japan after sharp diplomatic exchanges triggered by Japan’s new PM’s remarks on responding to a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

New consensus and sharpening battle lines over Israel in the U.S., Pg 17

A year into Donald Trump’s second term, U.S. politics is witnessing a major realignment over Israel, breaking decades-old bipartisan consensus and dividing both Republicans and Democrats.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

New consensus and sharpening battle lines over Israel in the U.S., Pg 17

A year into Donald Trump’s second term, U.S. politics is witnessing a major realignment over Israel, breaking decades-old bipartisan consensus and dividing both Republicans and Democrats.

News Analysis

T.N. moves SC over President’s refusal to give nod to Bill, Pg1

T.N. moves SC over President’s refusal to give nod to Bill, Pg1

After three-year slump, govt. aims at awarding 10,000 km of National Highway projects, Pg10

After three-year slump, govt. aims at awarding 10,000 km of National Highway projects, Pg10

Calcutta University’s initiative aims to protect endangered languages, Pg 12

Calcutta University’s initiative aims to protect endangered languages, Pg 12

Cell sizes, clumping explain how animals form sharp patterns, Pg 14

Cell sizes, clumping explain how animals form sharp patterns, Pg 14

Irrigation’s most popular numbers may be myths, Pg14

Irrigation’s most popular numbers may be myths, Pg14

Where does India stand in tackling TB?, Pg15

Where does India stand in tackling TB?, Pg15

Why was there a tech glitch at Delhi airport?, Pg15

Why was there a tech glitch at Delhi airport?, Pg15

What are the threats from GNSS spoofing?, Pg15

What are the threats from GNSS spoofing?, Pg15

Another glass ceiling breaks: Women soldiers soon in Territorial Army, Pg 1

Another glass ceiling breaks: Women soldiers soon in Territorial Army, Pg 1

Delhi Metro International to work on projects in UK, Australia, Pg 3

Delhi Metro International to work on projects in UK, Australia, Pg 3

Jet, Set, Go, Pg 2

Jet, Set, Go, Pg 2

Explosive was a mixture of ammonium nitrate & TATP, Pg 4

Explosive was a mixture of ammonium nitrate & TATP, Pg 4

Air tight boxes, trucks: How explosives were taken to J&K, Pg 9

Air tight boxes, trucks: How explosives were taken to J&K, Pg 9

Iran looks to BRICS countries to use cryptos to help it bypass sanctions, Pg 13

Iran looks to BRICS countries to use cryptos to help it bypass sanctions, Pg 13

Remembering the promise of Jharkhand at 25, Pg 13

Remembering the promise of Jharkhand at 25, Pg 13

Trump rolls back tariffs on beef, coffee to make grocery cheaper, Pg 14

Trump rolls back tariffs on beef, coffee to make grocery cheaper, Pg 14

India open to leading WTO reforms, seeks consensus on agenda: Goyal, Pg 15

India open to leading WTO reforms, seeks consensus on agenda: Goyal, Pg 15

Indian EV makers are racing to go rare earth-free amid China's export curbs, Pg 15

Indian EV makers are racing to go rare earth-free amid China's export curbs, Pg 15

China urges citizens to avoid Japan travel as row over Taiwan escalates, Pg 17

China urges citizens to avoid Japan travel as row over Taiwan escalates, Pg 17

New consensus and sharpening battle lines over Israel in the U.S., Pg 17

New consensus and sharpening battle lines over Israel in the U.S., Pg 17

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