Daily Current Affairs and GK | 9 and 10 November 2025

Topic: Awards and Prizes

1. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been awarded 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security Award.

• He has been honoured by the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS).
• He has been honoured for his contributions to huanitarian service, reconciliation and peace-building.
• World Leader for Peace and Security Award was started in 2015.
• It honours world leaders who promote moral courage, ei=thical governance and compassion in global affairs.
• Shinzo Abe, Angela Merkel, Ban Ki-moon, Sauli Niinisto, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron are past recipients of this award.
• The award recognises Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's mediation and peace initiatives in regions facing conflicts such as Colombia, Iraq, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Venezuela and Kashmir.
• The Art of Living Foundation is a volunteer-based, educational NGO founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Topic: MoUs/Agreements

2. An MoU signed between TEC and IIT Bombay for joint research in advanced telecom technologies and standardization.

• An MoU was signed between the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) and IIT Bombay to collaborate on joint research and technical contributions in telecom technologies.
• The partnership aims to develop India-specific standards and testing infrastructure while exploring future network technologies like 6G, AI, NGN, and VoIP.
• It also seeks to enhance India's participation in ITU-T (International Telecommunication Union - Telecommunication Standardisation Sector) study groups.
• The MoU was signed on 7 November 2025 in the presence of senior officials from TEC and IIT Bombay.
• The collaboration will focus on developing India-specific standards and test frameworks for future communication networks.
• Key research areas include 6G, Core Network, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Satellite Communication Systems, Signalling Requirements and Protocols.
• The partnership supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision by boosting domestic R&D, strengthening technological sovereignty, and reducing reliance on imported telecom solutions.

Topic: Summits/Conferences/Meetings

3. COP30 is being inaugurated in Belém with a focus on the Paris Agreement and adaptation measures.

• On 10 November, the 30th UN Climate Change Conference, known as COP30, is being held in Belém, Brazil.
• This conference will be held from 10 to 21 November 2025.
• The summit is being viewed as a potential turning point for the Global South.
• Emphasis is being placed on implementing the Paris Agreement, climate finance, and adaptation strategies.
• This COP marks the first time that the complete Paris Agreement policy cycle is being put into action.
• India will showcase its progress in clean energy, having achieved the 50% non-fossil electricity capacity goal ahead of its target.
• India will also push for practical and measurable adaptation indicators during the discussions.
• Brazil, as the host, has urged participating nations to shift the approach from negotiation to concrete delivery.
• The Tropical Forests Forever Facility has been launched at the summit to encourage and reward long-term forest conservation.
• India has joined this new forest conservation initiative as an observer.
• Scientists have warned that the global temperature limit of 1.5°C is likely to be temporarily crossed, adding greater urgency to climate action efforts.

Topic: Defence

4. The first full-scale air show in Guwahati organised by the Indian Air Force.

• On 9 November, the Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force organised the first-ever full-scale air show in Guwahati.
• The event has been conducted to mark the 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force.
• More than 75 aircraft and helicopters have been displayed in over 25 aerial formations.
• The show has taken place at Lachit Ghat above the Brahmaputra River.
• The theme for this year’s celebration is "Infallible, Impervious and Precise", reflecting capability and precision.
• Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh attended the event.
• The air show, organised for the first time in the Northeast region, enthralled the spectators on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra river.
• Aircraft including Rafale, Sukhoi, Apache, MiG, IL-78 refueller, Mirage, Jaguar, C-17, C-130 Hercules, AN-32, and the Surya Kiran team took part.
• These aircraft were operated from seven air bases, including Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Chabua, Hasimara, Bagdogra, and Panagarh.
• A tribute was paid to Assam’s singer Zubeen Garg with the playing of his song “Mayabini Ratir Bukut”.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its 93rd anniversary with a ceremonial parade at Air Force Station Hindon on October 8, 2025.
• The traditional flypast and air display were scheduled to take place in Guwahati on November 9.
• Indian Air Force:

• It was established on 8 October 1932 and hence, Air Force Day is celebrated every year on 8 October.
• The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Air Force.
• The Chief of Air Staff is Amar Preet Singh. The First Chief of the Air Staff is Sir Thomas Walker Elmhirst.

Topic: State News/Assam

5. A bill to prohibit polygamy has been approved by the Assam Cabinet.

• On 9 November, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the State Cabinet has approved a bill to ban polygamy.
• The bill is titled “The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025”.
• It will be presented in the State Assembly on November 25.
• Conviction under this bill may lead to rigorous imprisonment of up to seven years.
• The Bill aims to prohibit any person from entering a second marriage if their first spouse is alive, if they are not legally separated, or if the first marriage has not been dissolved by a court decree.
• Polygamy has been classified as a cognisable offence under the Bill, making the accused ineligible for immediate bail.
• The state government has stated that the legislation has been framed to prevent harmful marital practices and ensure lawful and fair family relationships.
• The Bill will not apply to members of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population and will not be enforced immediately in Assam’s six Scheduled Areas.
• Exemptions will also apply to minority Muslim residents living in the Scheduled Areas before 2005, considering historical customs and community practices.
• The government has decided to set up a fund for providing compensation to victims of polygamy.
• The financial support will ensure victims do not face hardship in continuing their lives.
• The Chief Minister stated that preventing exploitation of women is one of the primary aims of this bill.

Topic: Sports

6. The first individual pistol shooting medal at the ISSF World Championships won by India’s Anish Bhanwala.

• On 9 November, Anish Bhanwala created history by winning the silver medal in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at the ISSF World Championships in Cairo, Egypt.
• This achievement makes him the first Indian individual pistol shooter to win a World Championships medal in an Olympic event.
• He shot 28 out of 40 in the final, finishing behind French shooter Clement Bessaguet, who won the gold medal in the shooting event with 31 points.
• Olympian Maksym Horodynets of Ukraine took the bronze medal with 25 points.
• The medal increases India’s tally at the Cairo championships to five medals, including one gold, two silver, and two bronze medals.
• Anish Bhanwala is 23 years old and hails from Sonipat in Haryana.
• India has sent a 40-member team to Cairo for the ongoing World Championship.
• The ISSF World Championship 2025 is being organised by ISSF – International Shooting Sport Federation from November 6 to 18, 2025.

Topic: State News/Uttarakhand

7. Uttarakhand’s Silver Jubilee celebrations attended and development projects worth over ₹8,000 crore in Dehradun launched by PM Modi.

• The launched projects cover several key sectors like water supply, irrigation, power, education, urban development, sports, and skill enhancement.
• Over ₹62 crore in form of crop insurance aid was directly transferred to the bank accounts of over 28,000 farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
• A special commemorative postage stamp marking Uttarakhand’s 25th Foundation Day was unveiled by PM Modi.
• In his address, PM Modi said the Uttarakhand has achieved remarkable growth over the past 25 years.
• Before the ceremony, Modi toured an exhibition, met with representatives from different sectors and interacted with participants who showcased their work and achievements.
• Uttarakhand was formed on 9 November 2000. It is bordered by Himachal Pradesh to the northwest, China to the north, Nepal to the east and Uttar Pradesh to the south.
• Dehradun is state capital. Gurmit Singh is its current governor. Pushkar Singh Dhami is its current Chief Minister.

Topic: Defence

8. Indian Naval Ship INS Sahyadri is currently at Guam in the North Pacific.

• It is taking part in the multinational maritime Exercise Malabar-2025.
• INS Sahyadri is a stealth-guided missile frigate built indigenously in India and shows India’s advanced naval design and engineering capabilities.
• During the Harbour Phase of Malabar-2025, planned activities include planning sessions, communication coordination, and friendly sports events.
• After the harbour phase, the participating warships and aircraft will move to the Sea Phase, which will involve intensive naval drills.
• Exercise Malabar a multinational naval exercise. It involves India, the United States, Japan, and Australia.
• It started as a bilateral exercise in 1992 between India and U.S. Japan was included in 2015 and Australia was included in 2020.

Topic: Awards and Prizes

9. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel RRU National K9 Bravery Award-2025 has been awarded to BSF’s tracker dog Babita.

• BSF’s tracker dog Babita was honoured for her exemplary service and bravery.
• The award was presented during a national ceremony held in Hyderabad.
• Babita also received a medal and a commendation certificate. She is stationed in the Amritsar Sector of Punjab.
• In September 2025, she played a major role in a crucial anti-smuggling operation.
• Using her sharp tracking skills, Babita guided BSF personnel to a suspicious residence. This led to the capture of three smugglers.

Topic: Sports

10. India achieved 10-9 victory over world No. 1 Argentina in the 2025 KogniVera International Polo Cup final.

• The match was held at the Jaipur Polo Ground. The win marked a historic milestone for Indian polo.
• The Indian team was led by Sawai Padmanabh Singh and Captain Simran Singh Shergill.
• India has a long and proud polo tradition. However, the sport still faces challenges like limited infrastructure, high expenses, and lack of sponsorship.
• This victory celebrates India’s rich polo heritage. It also creates new opportunities for young players.
• Simran Shergill, Shamsheer Ali, Padmanabh Singh, and Siddhant Sharma represented Team India at 2025 KogniVera International Polo Cup.