1. National Affairs (India)
The price of petrol and diesel in India remained unchanged on 3 November 2025, marking the 11-month streak of stability since December 2024. In Delhi, petrol is at ₹94.72 / litre and diesel at ₹87.62; Mumbai records petrol at ₹103.50 and diesel at ₹89.87. This sustained stability is attributed to global oil price balance and policy-driven consumer protection.
The state of Uttarakhand will hold a special two-day session of its Legislative Assembly on 3–4 November 2025 to mark its 25th anniversary of statehood. The session will review developmental achievements and outline future roadmap.
The Government of India announced the celebration of Bharat Parv 2025 from 1 to 15 November to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. A grand parade will be instituted annually on 31 October at Ekta Nagar (Gujarat) to honour his legacy.
2. Economic & Business News
The fuel price freeze holds significance for cost-of-living metrics in India and implies that inflationary pressure from fuel is likely contained in the near term. This is beneficial for household budgets and may support consumer spending.
A recent analysis highlights that India is poised to become a major exporter of its young workforce via structured overseas employment pathways. This can boost remittances and reflect demographic advantage over the medium term.
Although not specific to 3 November, the broader outlook for India’s economy remains positive: growth projections by expert bodies put India ahead of many global peers with forecasted FY26–FY27 growth higher than global average.
3. International Affairs
On the global stage, major observances for November 2025 include key days in health, science and environmental awareness—knowledge of these is useful for GK: e.g., World Science Day, World Vegan Day, etc.
Although not a new event on 3 November itself, the announcement that India is set to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games (with its bid being ratified soon) has broader international and strategic significance for Indian sport diplomacy and economy.
International defence & diplomatic developments continue to reflect rising complexity: for example, analysts note that defence pacts and regional power plays are increasing (useful background for questions on global geopolitics).
4. Sports & Events
In a landmark achievement for Indian women’s cricket, the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Final held on 2 November saw India defeat South Africa by 52 runs, thereby claiming the title for the first time. The Indian opener Shafali Verma scored an unbeaten 87 and became the youngest batter in 52 years to register a half-century in a World Cup final. The spinner and all-rounder Deepti Sharma also played a crucial role with both bat and ball.
This victory has high exam relevance under sports GK and India’s milestone events: it boosts India’s global sporting credentials and may trigger associated recognition, awards and sports policy announcements.
Keep an eye on upcoming major sports events in India, such as initial preparations for the Boxing World Cup in Greater Noida (November) and other multi-sport games bids.
5. Miscellaneous & Important Days
For November 2025, several national and international important days must be remembered for GK: e.g., World Vegan Day (1 Nov), Formation Days of various Indian states (1 Nov), and others such as World Tsunami Awareness Day, World Radiography Day, etc.
For students preparing for competitive exams, the monthly calendar of events is a valuable tool. Make sure to link these observances to themes, declarations and global trends.
In state-specific GK, the special session of Uttarakhand and the celebrations for Sardar Patel’s anniversary reflect the intersection of politics, culture and commemoration—useful for State GK & polity topics.
6. Why This Update Matters for Competitive Exams
Many banking/insurance/railways exams carry current affairs segments that assume familiarity with recent developments in economy, sports, international affairs and national policy.
The stability in fuel prices is a subtle but important economic indicator—questions may ask about “which commodity prices have remained stable” or “what is the trend in fuel rates in India recently”.
The World Cup victory by the Indian women’s team provides multiple fact-points: event name, margin of victory, record-breaking player, nation beat etc. These are typical fact-based questions.
The commemoration events (Bharat Parv, state anniversary session) serve as polity/culture history anchors for GK.
Knowing key future-looking sports hosting news (2030 Commonwealth Games) strengthens global awareness sections of exams.
7. Quick Revision Cheatsheet
Fuel prices in India unaffected (11-month unchanged streak) – petrol ~₹94.72 in Delhi, ~₹103.50 in Mumbai (as of 03.11.2025).
Uttarakhand Assembly special session on 3-4 November 2025 marking 25 years since statehood.
Bharat Parv 2025: 1-15 November to commemorate Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary; annual parade from 31 October.
India wins 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup: Defeated South Africa by 52 runs; Shafali Verma scored 87 and set record as youngest half-centurion in a final.
Key days in November 2025: World Vegan Day, state formation days, other thematic observances.
Workforce export angle: India building overseas employment pathways to boost remittances.
2030 Commonwealth Games hosting: India (Ahmedabad) chosen—will enhance sports infrastructure, investment, global image.
