TODAYS TOP CURRENT AFFAIRS NEWS-All Summary

 *TODAYS TOP CURRENT AFFAIRS NEWS* 

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1. The Sixth International Agronomy Congress (IAC‑2025) will be held in New Delhi from 24‑26 November under the theme ‘Re‑envisioning Agronomy for Smart Agro‑Food Systems and Environmental Protection’.

2. Industry leaders across various sectors have welcomed the implementation of four labour codes in the country, called it a timely and essential for modern economy. They said the move will also boost formal job creation, expands social security net and streamlines compliance. 

3. Indian Railways has completed 1020 million tonnes of freight loading this year so far. The Ministry of Railways said that coal remains the largest contributor over 500 million tonnes, followed by iron ore 115 million tonnes and cement 92 million tonnes.

4. Union Minister and BJP President JP Nadda flagged off the Sardar@150 Unity March in New Delhi yesterday, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. 

5. The Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj Party on Saturday (November 22, 2025) dissolved all its organisational units, from the panchayat level to the state level, following the humiliating performance in the recently concluded Bihar polls.

6. Delhi Government has issued an advisory for private offices in national capital to operate at 50 percent on-site workforce capacity, with the remaining staff continuing to work from home. 

7. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revised the Graded Action Plan (GRAP) for the Delhi-NCR region for making it more stringent to prevent further deterioration of Air Quality. 

8. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall for Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andamans and parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh may face disruptions over the next few days.  

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        *LEGAL REPORT* 

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1. Southern Railway launches QR-code grievance system to curb food quality issues: The system involves installation of unique QR codes in all the catering stalls; by scanning the QR code passengers are provided with essential details of the stall’s location and the station code. 

2. The Telangana government has issued orders on Friday (November 21, 2025) transferring and posting thirty-two IPS officers across senior headquarters roles, city jurisdictions and district units.

3. In Telangana, thirty-seven underground members of the banned CPI (Maoist), including three senior State Committee Members, returned to the mainstream in Hyderabad. They include 25 women who surrendered before Telangana Director General of Police B Shivadhar Reddy. 

4. Delhi Police has busted a racket of international arms traffickers linked to Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI and arrested four suspects.

5. BJP hit out at the West Bengal government over the issue of ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise. 

6. Delhi Police has arrested 42 people in the southwest area of the city under a special drive against cybercrime for their alleged involvement in multiple inter-state fraud modules that duped victims of more than 254 crore rupees.

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The Punjabi music community is reeling from the sudden death of acclaimed singer Harman Sidhu, who passed away at the age of 37 following a severe road accident in the Mansa district of Punjab. His unexpected demise has left fans and fellow artists grieving the loss of a voice known for its depth, emotion, and connection with younger listeners.

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1. The Government of India has appointed Sandip Pradhan, currently serving as Director General of Income Tax (Investigation), Pune, as a Whole-Time Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). His term will last three years from the date he assumes charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

2. Bajaj Alternate Investment Management hires Jitendra Gohil as CIO from Kotak to lead its alternative investment fund amid rising industry competition.

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 *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* 

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1. The 56th edition of International Film Festival of India continues to enthrall cine lovers for the third day yesterday in Goa. 

2. 120 Bahadur Box Office Collection Day 1: The historical war drama, 120 Bahadur, arrived in theatres worldwide on 21 November, 2025. Starring Farhan Akhtar and Raashii Khanna in the lead, the Excel Entertainment production made a promising debut at the Indian box office. 120 Bahadur scored an opening of 2.35 crores* at the Indian box office. It arrived in a direct box office clash with Mastiii 4. Besides that, there was also strong competition from De De Pyaar De 2, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, and Thamma, among others. 

3. Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office: Completes Glorious 50 Days In Theaters : The gross domestic collection stands at 733.19 crores.

4. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the full list of films eligible for the 98th Oscars across Best Animated Feature, Best Documentary Feature and Best International Feature categories. 

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    *DEFENCE News* 

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1. Government is planning to increase the National Cadet Corps' (NCC) strength from 17 to 20 lakhs and expand its role in various programs to contribute to both national development and national security. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said. Director General of NCC, Lieutenant General Virendra Vats said that NCC has a presence in over 700 districts across India.

2. India’s BrahMos missile system has witnessed a remarkable surge in foreign interest following the success of Operation Sindoor, marking a threefold increase in global inquiries, especially showcased at the Dubai Air Show 2025.The military operation significantly enhanced the BrahMos missile’s reputation, with delegations from the Gulf, ASEAN, Africa, and Latin America. 

3. India and Russia are presently engaged in high-level negotiations for joint production of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet, with Moscow offering unprecedented transfer of technology and localisation opportunities.This collaboration, aligned with India’s 'Make in India' and 'Self-Reliant India' initiatives, marks a pivotal moment in bilateral defence relations ahead of the upcoming annual summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

4. Bokaro Steel Limited (BSL) has signed a significant technology transfer agreement with the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), part of DRDO, to enable large-scale production of DMR 249A steel sheets. This specialised steel is designed for high-performance defence applications, primarily across naval and land military platforms. 

5. The United States has approved a major missile sale to India valued at approximately $93 million, encompassing two key weapons systems: the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile system and M982A1 Excalibur precision-guided artillery projectiles, reported American defence portal National Interest.This approval, announced by the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) in November 2025.

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✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* 

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1. PM Modi has called for a profound rethinking of global development parameters. the first session of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

2. PM Modi held a meeting with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and Canadian counterpart Mike Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.

3. India has reaffirmed its dedication to working closely with Asian and Pacific Centre for Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM) and regional partners to reduce disaster and climate risks across Asia-Pacific. 

4. India, Australia, and Canada announced a new trilateral technology and innovation framework – the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership. The agreement was made on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.

5. The last rites of the victims of the Madinah bus accident were conducted on the afternoon of November 22 in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, with the ceremonies carried out in full accordance with Islamic traditions. The solemn proceedings drew relatives, community members and officials who came together to honour those who lost their lives in the tragedy.

6. India and Israel signed a Terms of Reference (ToR) on 20 November 2025, launching negotiations towards a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement to boost goods, services, investment and innovation. 

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🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 

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1. In 3 years, China will have world’s first floating artificial island that 'can survive nuclear attack' : 

The structure will be ready by 2028, weighing 78,000 tonnes, uses a semi-submersible twin-hull design and will support long-duration missions far from shore. 

2. More than 300 children and staff were reportedly kidnapped by gunmen from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, making it one of the worst mass abductions the country has seen.

3. President Donald Trump has said the US peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war is not his final offer to Kyiv, after a coalition of Ukraine’s Western supporters warned the draft required significant revisions.  

4. World leaders have agreed to a deal at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) in Brazil that seeks to address the crisis, but the agreement does not include any mention of phasing out the fossil fuels driving climate change. 

5. The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Vietnam’s central region has risen to 55. The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority reported today that 13 people are still missing. 

6. 20 Killed, 7 Injured in Chemical Factory Explosion in Faisalabad, Pakistan. 

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🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS*

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1. South Africa tour of India, 2025

5 T20s, 2 Tests, 3 ODIs

Nov 14 - Dec 19

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test

Day 1: Stumps

RSA : 247 -6 (81.5)

2. In Hockey, the Indian Men’s team will take on South Korea in the opening match of 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia, today. The match will begin at 1:30 PM Indian Standard Time. 

3. In Badminton, star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has advanced into the Men’s Singles finals of the Australian Open. The 2022 Commonwealth Games champion defeated second seed Chou Tein-Chen of Chinese Taipei 17-21, 24-22, 21-16 in a nail-biting semi-final in Sydney. 

4. India stormed into the finals of the 1st Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind with a dominant nine-wicket win over Australia in the semi final match at the iconic P. Sara Oval stadium in Colombo. India will face Nepal in the final.

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🇮🇳 **FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳

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The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains. The rule of this dynasty ended with the Burmese invasion of Assam and the subsequent annexation by the British East India Company following the Treaty of Yandabo in 1826 .

The 13th century ruler, Chaolung Sukaphaa is considered to be the founder of the Ahom Kingdom.