- Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the Integrated Sohra Tourism Circuit Project in Meghalaya on 1 November 2025. The project, worth ₹233 crore, was launched under the PM-DevINE Scheme to boost North East development. It aims to make Sohra (Cherrapunji) a model of eco-tourism, blending natural beauty with cultural heritage.
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- Gogabeel Lake, an oxbow lake in Katihar district of Bihar, was declared India’s 94th Ramsar Site on 3rd November 2025. It is Bihar’s first community reserve and the sixth Ramsar Site of the state. Located between the Ganga and Mahananda rivers, the lake spans about 86.6 hectares. This recognition highlights its rich biodiversity, especially as a habitat for migratory birds and aquatic life.
- Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated Rohit Shetty, Harbhajan Singh, and Saina Nehwal as Fit India Icons on 1 November 2025. The event took place at the National Fitness & Wellness Conclave 2025 in Mumbai. The recognition highlights their role in inspiring citizens towards fitness and healthy living. It aligns with the government’s vision of building a “Fit and Viksit Bharat by 2047.”
- The Delhi Government launched the ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ on 2 November 2025, providing free bus travel for women and transgender residents (aged 12 and above) on all Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses. This replaces the earlier paper-based pink ticket system.
- On 3 November 2025, the Centre released over ₹444 crore to Odisha under the 15th Finance Commission grants. This included ₹342.60 crore as the second instalment of untied grants and ₹101.78 crore from the withheld first instalment. The funds will support 20 Zilla Parishads, 296 Panchayat Samitis, and over 7,000 Gram Panchayats. The grant aims to strengthen local governance, rural infrastructure, and basic services in Odisha.
- On 1 November 2025, China launched its 42nd Antarctic expedition from Shanghai. This mission marks its first-ever scientific drilling into subglacial lakes beneath Antarctica’s thick ice sheets. Over 500 scientists and crew aboard icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2 will conduct research. The aim is to study climate history, ice-sheet evolution, and unique microbial ecosystems preserved under the ice.
- On 2 November 2025, New Zealand’s former captain Kane Williamson announced his retirement from T20 Internationals (T20Is). He played 93 matches, scoring 2,575 runs at an average of 33 with 18 half‑centuries, retiring as New Zealand’s second‑highest T20I run‑scorer.
- On 1 November 2025, at the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, the 42nd Indian Oil Servo Surjit Hockey Tournament final was held. Indian Oil Mumbai defeated Indian Railways Delhi 2–1, clinching the prestigious title. This victory marked their third consecutive win in the tournament and seventh overall. The triumph reinforced Indian Oil’s dominance in Indian hockey, showcasing their consistent excellence.
- On 1 November 2025, Sanjay Garg, a 1994‑batch IAS officer (Kerala cadre), assumed charge as Director General of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). He succeeded Pramod Kumar Tiwari (IAS, 1991 batch). Garg earlier served as Additional Secretary, DARE and Secretary, ICAR, leading digital reforms in agriculture.
- On 3 November 2025, Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in for her second term as President of Tanzania in Dodoma. She secured nearly 98% of the vote in the 29 October 2025 elections, marked by opposition boycotts and protests. Emmanuel Nchimbi took oath as the new Vice President alongside her. Hassan continues as Tanzania’s first female president, consolidating her leadership for another term.
- Gopichand Hinduja, Chairman of the Hinduja Group, passed away in London on 4 November 2025 at the age of 85. He was one of the UK’s richest businessmen, with the Hinduja family topping the Sunday Times Rich List 2024. Under his leadership, the group expanded globally with interests in automotive, banking, energy, and IT.
Questions:
Q.1 Gogabeel Lake, declared India’s 94th Ramsar Site, is located in which state?a) Assam
b) Bihar
c) Jharkhand
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: b) Gogabeel Lake, an oxbow lake in Katihar district of Bihar, was declared India’s 94th Ramsar Site on 3rd November 2025.
Q.2 Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in for her second term as President of which country?
a) Zambia
b) Uganda
c) Kenya
d) Tanzania
Answer: d) Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in for her second term as President of Tanzania in Dodoma.
