UPSC Current Affairs 30 November 2025

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 1: LiteratureGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Constitution evolving to ‘swadeshi’, says Presidential Reference Bench, Pg11

Presidential Reference Bench emphasizes Constitution's evolving 'swadeshi' character, shedding colonial influences through interpretation and practice, advocating for unique Indian jurisprudence.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 1: LiteratureGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Constitution evolving to ‘swadeshi’, says Presidential Reference Bench, Pg11

Presidential Reference Bench emphasizes Constitution's evolving 'swadeshi' character, shedding colonial influences through interpretation and practice, advocating for unique Indian jurisprudence.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Scientists warn against accepting ‘one-sided deal’ at plant treaty meet, Pg11

Scientists raise alarm over 'unfair' plant treaty proposal favoring agri-businesses, urge India to reject at GB11 meet in Peru.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Scientists warn against accepting ‘one-sided deal’ at plant treaty meet, Pg11

Scientists raise alarm over 'unfair' plant treaty proposal favoring agri-businesses, urge India to reject at GB11 meet in Peru.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

NCDC mulls social media integration to study disease patterns, strengthen health security, Pg13

NCDC explores social media integration for enhanced disease surveillance and predictive modeling using AI, strengthening public health security systems nationwide.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

NCDC mulls social media integration to study disease patterns, strengthen health security, Pg13

NCDC explores social media integration for enhanced disease surveillance and predictive modeling using AI, strengthening public health security systems nationwide.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Govt. orders ‘SIM binding’ for messaging platforms, Pg13

Government mandates 'SIM binding' for messaging apps by 2026, aiming to curb cyber fraud and enhance traceability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Govt. orders ‘SIM binding’ for messaging platforms, Pg13

Government mandates 'SIM binding' for messaging apps by 2026, aiming to curb cyber fraud and enhance traceability.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

CSIR-NAL unveils production version of Hansa-3 plane, Pg13

CSIR-NAL's Hansa-3 production begins, aiming to meet India's pilot demand; SARAS Mk-2 development progresses boosting indigenous aviation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

CSIR-NAL unveils production version of Hansa-3 plane, Pg13

CSIR-NAL's Hansa-3 production begins, aiming to meet India's pilot demand; SARAS Mk-2 development progresses boosting indigenous aviation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Hormone therapy can alter proteins in transwomen’s blood, Pg14

Landmark study reveals feminizing hormone therapy profoundly alters blood proteins in transwomen, impacting long-term health risks and personalized medicine.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Hormone therapy can alter proteins in transwomen’s blood, Pg14

Landmark study reveals feminizing hormone therapy profoundly alters blood proteins in transwomen, impacting long-term health risks and personalized medicine.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The many roles of sugarcane in India and the world, Pg14

Sugarcane's multifaceted role highlighted: Genetic diversity, bioethanol production, medicinal uses, and India's leading production across 13 states.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The many roles of sugarcane in India and the world, Pg14

Sugarcane's multifaceted role highlighted: Genetic diversity, bioethanol production, medicinal uses, and India's leading production across 13 states.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Adenine base editing revs up against two blood disorders, Pg14

Adenine base editing shows promise correcting mutations causing β-thalassemia and sickle cell disease, improving red blood cell production and reducing sickling.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Adenine base editing revs up against two blood disorders, Pg14

Adenine base editing shows promise correcting mutations causing β-thalassemia and sickle cell disease, improving red blood cell production and reducing sickling.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 3: Space Technology

Mars has an active electrical environment, find scientists, Pg14

Perseverance rover detects 55 electrical sparks on Mars, revealing active electrical environment influencing dust behavior and atmospheric chemistry.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 3: Space Technology

Mars has an active electrical environment, find scientists, Pg14

Perseverance rover detects 55 electrical sparks on Mars, revealing active electrical environment influencing dust behavior and atmospheric chemistry.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

How much plastic is too much for marine birds, mammals, turtles?, Pg14

Study reveals plastic ingestion kills 4.4% of sea turtles, 1.6% of seabirds, and 0.7% of marine mammals.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

How much plastic is too much for marine birds, mammals, turtles?, Pg14

Study reveals plastic ingestion kills 4.4% of sea turtles, 1.6% of seabirds, and 0.7% of marine mammals.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Why has Goa been asked to set up a tiger reserve?, Pg15

Supreme Court panel urges Goa to establish tiger reserve in phases, addressing local concerns and ecological connectivity with Karnataka.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Why has Goa been asked to set up a tiger reserve?, Pg15

Supreme Court panel urges Goa to establish tiger reserve in phases, addressing local concerns and ecological connectivity with Karnataka.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

What are the facts on uranium in breast milk?, Pg15

Bihar study reveals uranium traces in breast milk, raising concerns about infant health risks and groundwater contamination; breastfeeding safety emphasized.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

What are the facts on uranium in breast milk?, Pg15

Bihar study reveals uranium traces in breast milk, raising concerns about infant health risks and groundwater contamination; breastfeeding safety emphasized.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Exports to US fall: Marine, auto, jewellery find new markets, Pg1

Indian exporters strategically navigate US tariffs by diversifying into Asian and European markets, mitigating losses in key sectors.

Exports to US fall: Marine, auto, jewellery find new markets, Pg1

Indian exporters strategically navigate US tariffs by diversifying into Asian and European markets, mitigating losses in key sectors.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

In MP, a tribal woman's death throws spotlight on unending queues for urea, Pg1

Tribal woman dies in urea queue in MP, exposing governance failures and supply chain issues amid rising fertilizer demand.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

In MP, a tribal woman's death throws spotlight on unending queues for urea, Pg1

Tribal woman dies in urea queue in MP, exposing governance failures and supply chain issues amid rising fertilizer demand.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Literature

Tamil Sangamam's 4th edition focuses on 'learning Tamil' amid three-language row, Pg6

Kashi Tamil Sangamam's fourth edition promotes Tamil learning amid NEP's three-language row, fostering cultural exchange between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Literature

Tamil Sangamam's 4th edition focuses on 'learning Tamil' amid three-language row, Pg6

Kashi Tamil Sangamam's fourth edition promotes Tamil learning amid NEP's three-language row, fostering cultural exchange between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Since PoK is part of India, cross-LoC trade is intra-state trade: HC, Pg13

J&K High Court declares cross-LoC trade as intra-state, affirming PoK's Indian territory status amid GST dispute.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Since PoK is part of India, cross-LoC trade is intra-state trade: HC, Pg13

J&K High Court declares cross-LoC trade as intra-state, affirming PoK's Indian territory status amid GST dispute.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Free online access to PM museum, library archives, Pg13

PMML unlocks online access to vast archival resources, including Nehru papers, enhancing public engagement with historical documents and research.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Free online access to PM museum, library archives, Pg13

PMML unlocks online access to vast archival resources, including Nehru papers, enhancing public engagement with historical documents and research.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau, Pg14

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau's membership, denouncing the recent military coup and demanding a swift return to constitutional governance.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau, Pg14

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau's membership, denouncing the recent military coup and demanding a swift return to constitutional governance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Appeal to reason in an unreasonable age, Pg15

Supreme Court addresses Governor's role in assenting to bills, criticizes 'pocket veto,' but avoids setting time limits, raising concerns.

Appeal to reason in an unreasonable age, Pg15

Supreme Court addresses Governor's role in assenting to bills, criticizes 'pocket veto,' but avoids setting time limits, raising concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Centre mandates SIM binding for online messaging platforms, Pg16

Centre mandates SIM binding for messaging apps to curb cyber-frauds, impacting user experience and raising implementation concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Centre mandates SIM binding for online messaging platforms, Pg16

Centre mandates SIM binding for messaging apps to curb cyber-frauds, impacting user experience and raising implementation concerns.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: IT and Computers

The problem, its fix and impact on airline operations, Pg16

Airbus mandates urgent software fix for A320 family aircraft due to solar radiation vulnerability impacting flight controls globally.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: IT and Computers

The problem, its fix and impact on airline operations, Pg16

Airbus mandates urgent software fix for A320 family aircraft due to solar radiation vulnerability impacting flight controls globally.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Govt, ADB ink loans pacts worth $800 mn, Pg16

India secures $800 million in ADB loans for power, metro, and skill development projects across Maharashtra, MP, and Gujarat.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Govt, ADB ink loans pacts worth $800 mn, Pg16

India secures $800 million in ADB loans for power, metro, and skill development projects across Maharashtra, MP, and Gujarat.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Vivek Chaturvedi new CBIC chair; succeeds Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Pg16

Vivek Chaturvedi appointed as CBIC chairman, succeeding Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, to lead GST, customs, and indirect tax administration.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Vivek Chaturvedi new CBIC chair; succeeds Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Pg16

Vivek Chaturvedi appointed as CBIC chairman, succeeding Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, to lead GST, customs, and indirect tax administration.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Crisil raises FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7%, Pg16

Crisil upgrades India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7% after surprising 8% growth in the first half of the fiscal year.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Crisil raises FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7%, Pg16

Crisil upgrades India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7% after surprising 8% growth in the first half of the fiscal year.

News Analysis

Constitution evolving to ‘swadeshi’, says Presidential Reference Bench, Pg11

Constitution evolving to ‘swadeshi’, says Presidential Reference Bench, Pg11

Scientists warn against accepting ‘one-sided deal’ at plant treaty meet, Pg11

Scientists warn against accepting ‘one-sided deal’ at plant treaty meet, Pg11

NCDC mulls social media integration to study disease patterns, strengthen health security, Pg13

NCDC mulls social media integration to study disease patterns, strengthen health security, Pg13

Govt. orders ‘SIM binding’ for messaging platforms, Pg13

Govt. orders ‘SIM binding’ for messaging platforms, Pg13

CSIR-NAL unveils production version of Hansa-3 plane, Pg13

CSIR-NAL unveils production version of Hansa-3 plane, Pg13

Hormone therapy can alter proteins in transwomen’s blood, Pg14

Hormone therapy can alter proteins in transwomen’s blood, Pg14

The many roles of sugarcane in India and the world, Pg14

The many roles of sugarcane in India and the world, Pg14

Adenine base editing revs up against two blood disorders, Pg14

Adenine base editing revs up against two blood disorders, Pg14

Mars has an active electrical environment, find scientists, Pg14

Mars has an active electrical environment, find scientists, Pg14

How much plastic is too much for marine birds, mammals, turtles?, Pg14

How much plastic is too much for marine birds, mammals, turtles?, Pg14

Why has Goa been asked to set up a tiger reserve?, Pg15

Why has Goa been asked to set up a tiger reserve?, Pg15

What are the facts on uranium in breast milk?, Pg15

What are the facts on uranium in breast milk?, Pg15

Exports to US fall: Marine, auto, jewellery find new markets, Pg1

Exports to US fall: Marine, auto, jewellery find new markets, Pg1

In MP, a tribal woman's death throws spotlight on unending queues for urea, Pg1

In MP, a tribal woman's death throws spotlight on unending queues for urea, Pg1

Tamil Sangamam's 4th edition focuses on 'learning Tamil' amid three-language row, Pg6

Tamil Sangamam's 4th edition focuses on 'learning Tamil' amid three-language row, Pg6

Since PoK is part of India, cross-LoC trade is intra-state trade: HC, Pg13

Since PoK is part of India, cross-LoC trade is intra-state trade: HC, Pg13

Free online access to PM museum, library archives, Pg13

Free online access to PM museum, library archives, Pg13

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau, Pg14

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau, Pg14

Appeal to reason in an unreasonable age, Pg15

Appeal to reason in an unreasonable age, Pg15

Centre mandates SIM binding for online messaging platforms, Pg16

Centre mandates SIM binding for online messaging platforms, Pg16

The problem, its fix and impact on airline operations, Pg16

The problem, its fix and impact on airline operations, Pg16

Govt, ADB ink loans pacts worth $800 mn, Pg16

Govt, ADB ink loans pacts worth $800 mn, Pg16

Vivek Chaturvedi new CBIC chair; succeeds Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Pg16

Vivek Chaturvedi new CBIC chair; succeeds Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Pg16

Crisil raises FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7%, Pg16

Crisil raises FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7%, Pg16

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