Current Affairs 17 November 2025
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PIB Current Affairs
Exercise Garuda 25
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise ‘Garuda 25’ with the French Air and Space Force (FASF). This exercise held at Mont-de-Marsan, France.
SECI–Andhra Pradesh Finalise BESS & Hybrid Project
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a Navratna CPSU under MNRE, has signed Government Orders with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to develop a 1200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Nandyal, along with a 50 MW Hybrid Solar Project.
Manorama Newsmaker Award 2024
The Vice-President of India presented the prestigious award to Shri Suresh Gopi, Union Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum & Natural Gas, and a renowned film actor.
National Press Day – 16 November
National Press Day, celebrated on November 16, marks the start of the Press Council of India. The theme of National Press Day 2025 is “Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.”
Hindu Current Affairs
CII Partnership Summit 2025
Andhra Pradesh has secured massive investments worth ₹13,25,617 crore through 613 MoUs during the CII Partnership Summit 2025 held in Visakhapatnam. The energy sector received the highest investment of ₹5,33,351 crore, followed by industries and infrastructure.
Major Investment Agreements
| Organisation / Company | Project |
|---|---|
| World Economic Forum (WEF) | AP Centre for Energy & Cyber Resilience |
| Airports Authority of India (AAI) | Greenfield Airport at Srikakulam |
| Goa Shipyard Ltd. | Warship-building & Defence Manufacturing Unit at Machilipatnam |
| Amaravati Quantum Valley Project | ₹1,980 crore investment |
| Raymond Ltd. | Auto components unit near KIA Plant, Satya Sai district |
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