Current Affairs 03 November 2025

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Ramdarsh Mishra was passed away

Ramdarash Mishra was an Indian poet, writer and academic known for his contributions to modern Hindi literature. He passed away recently on 31 October 2025.

Lucknow added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Lucknow has been officially added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a “City of Gastronomy”. The designation was announced on October 31, 2025, during the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Lucknow becomes only the second Indian city to gain this title, following Hyderabad (2019). The recognition highlights Lucknow’s rich culinary heritage—especially its Awadhi cuisine and street-food culture, including dishes like galouti kebab, nihari, Lucknawi biryani and traditional sweets.

About UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)

The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) identifies and partners with cities that use culture and creativity as drivers for sustainable urban development. A “City of Gastronomy” must have well-developed local food traditions, distinctive ingredients, local chefs or artisans, food heritage that has persisted over time, and commitment to sustainable food systems.

Integrated Sohra Circuit Development Project

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit Development Project under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) scheme in Meghalaya.
The Integrated Sohra Circuit, jointly developed by the Ministry of DoNER and the Government of Meghalaya with a total investment of ₹650 crore, including ₹221 crore from the Ministry of DoNER.

• Meghalaya Chief Minister Shri Conrad Sangma.
• Mawlynnong located in Meghalaya is the Asia’s cleanest village.
• Umngot River is located in Meghalaya.

Hindu Current Affairs

GSAT-7R, India’s heaviest indigenously built communication satellite

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched GSAT-7R, India’s heaviest indigenously built communication satellite, aboard the LVM3-M5 launch vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. GSAT-7R weight is approximately 4,400 kg. The satellite was inserted into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). This communication satellite primarily serves for Indian Navy. LVM3 rocket was designed to launch heavy satellites and also chosen for Gaganyan Human Space Flight Mission.

“Enshittification” and the Decline of User Experience on Digital Platforms

The term “enshittification”, coined by author and tech journalist Cory Doctorow, has gained attention as a powerful explanation for why many digital platforms seem to be deteriorating over time. Doctorow argues that online services follow a predictable cycle:

1. They start by being good to users.
2. Then they prioritise business customers (advertisers, brands).
3. Finally, they exploit both users and business customers to maximise profit until the platform collapses.

For example:

Social Media

• Facebook & Instagram now prioritising ads and algorithmic recommended videos over content from friends.

Streaming Platforms:

• YouTube forces unskippable ads and blocks ad blockers to push users into Premium.

Search Engines

• Google Search now shows AI-generated summaries and ads than trusted sites.

China Sends Youngest Astronaut Space Station

China achieved a milestone in its space programme by launching the Shenzhou-21 mission, carrying three astronauts including the youngest Chinese astronaut along with four lab mice for scientific experiments.

ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

The Indian Women’s Cricket Team created history by winning the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final.

• Player of the Final: Shafali Verma
• Player of the Tournament: Dipti Sharma

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel plant in Anakapalli

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has recommended environmental clearance for the massive 8.20 MTPA steel plant being developed by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. With a total planned investment of ₹1.50 lakh crore, this will become India’s largest greenfield steel plant to date.

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