Current Affairs 06 November 2025

PIB Current Affairs

150 Years of “Vande Mataram”

• The Government of India will begin a year-long nationwide commemoration marking 150 years of the National Song “Vande Mataram” on 7 November 2025.
• “Vande Mataram,” written by Bankimchandra Chatterji on Akshaya Navami (7 November 1875), first appeared in the literary journal Bangadarshan and later in the novel Anandamath.
• The song played a pivotal role in India’s freedom movement and was accorded equal honor to the National Anthem by Dr. Rajendra Prasad on 24 January 1950.
• A dedicated portal VandeMataram150.in will allow citizens to access materials, and participate digitally.

Survey Vessel Ikshak

The Indian Navy is set to boost its hydrographic survey capabilities with the commissioning of Ikshak, the third vessel of the Survey Vessel (Large) – SVL class. This ship was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers. The name ‘Ikshak’, meaning Guide in Sanskrit, reflects the vessel’s mission.

Operation White Cauldron

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully dismantled a major multi-state synthetic drug network under “Operation White Cauldron.” A clandestine manufacturing factory producing Alprazolam, a psychotropic substance under the NDPS Act, 1985, was found in Valsad, Gujarat.

Second World Summit for Social Development – 2025

Union Labour & Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya delivered India’s National Statement at the Second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha, Qatar. Highlights:

• India lifted 250 million people out of multidimensional poverty in the last decade.
• Social security coverage rose from 19% (2015) to 64.3% (2025).
• India received the ISSA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security.
• Women’s employment nearly doubled, unemployment rate dropped from 6% to 3.2% (2017–18 to 2023–24).

India Demonstrates 500 km Quantum Key Distribution Network

A major breakthrough under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) was achieved when QNu Labs Pvt. Ltd., a Bengaluru-based quantum technology startup, successfully demonstrated India’s first Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network spanning over 500 km.

Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave ESTIC2025

During the Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025), Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled three major scientific achievements that mark a new era in India’s technological and medical innovation landscape:

QSIP – India’s Own Quantum Security Chip

• A quantum-safe security hardware developed indigenously.
• Provides quantum-certified randomness for secure cryptographic systems.
• Strengthens India’s cybersecurity against future quantum threats.

25-Qubit QPU – India’s First Quantum Computing Chip

• A 25-qubit Quantum Processing Unit developed in India for the first time.
• A milestone for India’s participation in the second quantum revolution.
• Expected to support advanced computing, simulation, and national security.

NexCAR19 – India’s First Indigenous CAR-T Cell Therapy

• Developed by ImmunoACT, an IIT Bombay spin-off.
• Supported by DBT, BIRAC, and the National Biopharma Mission.
• World’s first humanised CAR-T therapy developed in India.
• Provides affordable and accessible treatment for cancers, especially:
  • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
  • B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
  • Multiple Myeloma and other solid tumors (in advanced research)
• Trials ongoing at Tata Memorial Centre.

Hindu Current Affairs

Telangana Opposes Centre’s Proposal on Schedule X Institutions

The Telangana government has strongly objected to the Union Home Ministry’s proposal to add new institutions (not listed in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014) into Schedule X for division between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Why Telangana Opposed the Move?

• Telangana stated that the Centre’s proposal violates Section 75(2) of the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014.
• This section allows the Central Government to add institutions to Schedule X only within one year from the appointed day (June 2, 2014).
• Telangana argued:
  • Originally 107 institutions were listed in Schedule X.
  • In May 2015, the Centre added 35 more institutions, raising the total to 142, which was within the one-year limit.
  • The current proposal (after 10 years) violates the Act’s provisions.
• Telangana also noted that Andhra Pradesh had sent a list of 32 institutions, later reduced to 19, some of which are defunct or liquidated.
• The State urged the Centre not to proceed with the move.

Contempt of Court in India

A recent controversy involving alleged derogatory remarks against the Chief Justice of India and the Supreme Court has reignited the debate on contempt of court. Such remarks, especially when circulated through media and social media, may be considered acts that interfere with the administration of justice and undermine the authority of the judiciary.

Under the Constitution, Article 129 declares the Supreme Court, and Article 215 declares High Courts as Courts of Record, giving them inherent power to punish for contempt. The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 further defines and classifies contempt into:

• Civil Contempt — wilful disobedience of court orders or undertakings.
• Criminal Contempt — acts that scandalise the court, interfere with judicial proceedings, or obstruct the administration of justice.

AP Current Affairs

Nara Bhuvaneswari honoured with Two Prestigious London Awards

Nara Bhuvaneswari, Managing Trustee of NTR Trust and Managing Director of Heritage Foods, was honoured with two prestigious awards by the Institute of Directors (IOD), United Kingdom) in London. Awards Received:

• Distinguished Fellowship–2025 Award
  • Given for her impactful contributions to public service through the NTR Memorial Trust.
• Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance
  • Awarded to Heritage Foods Ltd., recognising its strong ethical governance and leadership practices.

India’s Largest Geothermal Energy Project

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has approved a major proposal to launch India’s largest Geothermal Energy Technology (GET) project in Andhra Pradesh. The initiative will be implemented as a pilot project in the tourism sector, with two geothermal installations to be set up at:

• Araku Valley
• Visakhapatnam.

Geothermal energy works by utilising the stable heat beneath the Earth’s surface, offering eco-friendly heating and cooling solutions.

Kyvalya Reddy Selected for Global Astronaut Training Programme

Seventeen-year-old Kyvalya Reddy Kunchala from Nidadavole, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, has been selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) for the Titans Space Industries (TSI) Space Class 2025–2029 Astronaut Programme. TSI is a Florida-based space technology company working on advanced human spaceflight programmes.

SAEL Industries to Invest ₹22,000 Crore in Andhra Pradesh

SAEL Industries Limited has announced a massive ₹22,000 crore investment in Andhra Pradesh across renewable energy, biomass, data centres, and port development. This multi-sector expansion is expected to generate 7,000 direct jobs and nearly 70,000 indirect jobs in the State.

Key highlights of the MoU signed with the A.P. Government:

• Seven Solar + Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects totalling 1,750 MW across Kadapa and Kurnool
• 200 MW biomass power project, consisting of eight 25 MW plants
• ₹3,000 crore hyperscale-ready data centre with high-quality employment potential
• ₹4,000 crore port development project to boost maritime logistics
• The company has already commissioned 600 MW in just nine months, showcasing strong execution capacity.

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