- In November 2025, the Government of India approved 17 projects worth ₹7,172 crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). These projects are expected to generate production worth ₹65,111 crore and create nearly 11,800 jobs. Major firms like Jabil Circuit India, Uno Minda, and TE Connectivity will manufacture key components such as PCBs, connectors, and camera modules.
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- On 14 November 2025, the Government of India granted a GI tag to Ambaji White Marble from Banaskantha, Gujarat. This marble is renowned for its milky-white shine, durability, and cultural use in temples and monuments. The registration was done under the Ambaji Marbles Quarry & Factory Association, ensuring legal protection and recognition.
- On 17–18 November 2025, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) launched ColoNoX, India’s first nitric oxide wound dressing for diabetic foot ulcers, developed by BARC scientists. It delivers controlled nitric oxide doses to wounds, aiding antimicrobial action, blood flow, and tissue regeneration.
- On 18 November 2025, the Centre launched the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR) 2.0 in New Delhi, coinciding with the start of WHO’s World AMR Awareness Week. Released by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, the five-year plan (2025–2029) aims to tackle the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance through a One Health approach covering human, animal, agriculture, and environmental sectors.
- On 19 November 2025, RBL Bank launched two premium credit cards — LUMIÈRE and NOVA. LUMIÈRE is an invitation‑only metal card with a ₹50,000 annual fee, offering luxury travel and lifestyle benefits. NOVA, priced at ₹12,500 annually, provides 6% value back on travel bookings, 10% dining savings, and golf privileges.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on 17–18 November 2025, granted authorisation to PayU under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. This approval allows PayU to operate as a multi‑mode Payment Aggregator (PA) across online, offline, and cross‑border transactions. With this, PayU can provide seamless omni‑channel payment solutions and settlement services to merchants.
- On 17 Nov 2025, Master Capital Services (subsidiary of Master Trust) got SEBI’s in‑principle approval to sponsor a mutual fund. The firm can now set up an AMC and launch equity, hybrid, and multi‑asset schemes. It will use quant + bottom‑up research to deliver risk‑adjusted returns. This marks its entry into India’s ₹70+ lakh crore mutual fund industry, boosting investor choice and competition.
- On 13 November 2025, India imposed a five-year anti-dumping duty of USD 121.55 per tonne on imports of hot-rolled flat steel from Vietnam, following DGTR’s findings of unfair dumping. The duty, notified by the Finance Ministry, covers alloy and non-alloy steel up to 25 mm thickness and 2,100 mm width, excluding coated and stainless steel.
- The 28th Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 was held from 18–20 Nov at BIEC, Bengaluru, organized by Govt of Karnataka & STPI, inaugurated by CM Siddaramaiah with Dy CM D.K. Shivakumar and IT Minister Priyank Kharge. Theme: “Futurise: To shape the unknown, scale the unimaginable and shift the world forward.” At the summit, Karnataka unveiled India’s first Quantum City blueprint at Hesaraghatta with ₹1,000 crore investment under the Karnataka Quantum Mission.
- The E‑Jagriti portal, launched by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution in January 2025, has emerged as a major step in digital grievance redressal. By November 13, 2025, it had successfully resolved over 1.27 lakh consumer cases, registering more than 2.7 lakh users, including 1,388 NRIs. The portal enables OTP registration, online payments, virtual hearings, and multilingual support, making complaint filing seamless.
- International Day for Tolerance 2025 was observed on 16 November, led by UNESCO and the United Nations. The theme “Promoting Peaceful Coexistence and Embracing Diversity” highlighted the need for respect, acceptance, and dialogue among cultures. The day reminded the world that tolerance is a moral obligation and political necessity, not mere indulgence.
- On 17 Nov 2025, India observed National Epilepsy Day. The theme for 2025 was “Awareness, Early Diagnosis and Timely Care.” It was organized by the Epilepsy Foundation of India to spread knowledge about epilepsy. The day emphasized early detection, treatment, and reducing stigma for patients and families.
- On 18 Nov 2025, Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company, won the CII Quality Ratna Award 2025. The award was presented at the 33rd CII Excellence Summit in Kolkata. It recognised his pioneering role in quality leadership and global competitiveness of Indian manufacturing.
- At the 16th Governors Awards held on November 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, Hollywood actor Tom Cruise received his first-ever Honorary Academy Award (Oscar). The award was presented by filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu, recognizing Cruise’s extraordinary lifetime contribution to cinema. In his speech, Cruise emphasized that filmmaking is not just his profession but his identity, highlighting cinema’s power to unite people.
- On 17 November 2025, Oscar Piastri won Australia’s top sporting honour, the Don Award, in Melbourne. He became the first motorsport athlete to receive this prestigious recognition. The award celebrated his exceptional 2025 Formula One season with multiple Grand Prix wins and podiums.
- Arunachalam Vellayan, former Chairman of the Murugappa Group, passed away on 17 November 2025 at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness. A fourth-generation member of the Murugappa family, he also served as Chairman Emeritus of Coromandel International.
Questions:
Q.1 The E-Jagriti portal is associated with which ministry?a) Ministry of Electronics and IT
b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
c) Ministry of Consumer Affairs
d) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer: c) E-Jagriti enables digital grievance redressal for consumer complaints
Q.2 Who won the CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) Quality Ratna Award 2025?
a) N. Chandrasekaran
b) Venu Srinivasan
c) Azim Premji
d) Ratan Tata
Answer: b) Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company, won the CII Quality Ratna Award 2025.
