Daily Current Affairs – 08 November 2025

National Affairs

Union Government launched the National Digital Payments Expansion Mission aimed at increasing rural digital transactions through interoperable QR and offline UPI solutions.
Finance Ministry released updated Direct Tax Collection data showing 14% year-on-year growth for FY 2025-26 up to October-end.
Government approved the ‘Green Mobility Acceleration Scheme’ to support electric bus deployment in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
First phase of the National Agri-Logistics Network integrated with ONDC to streamline farm-to-market digital supply chains.
Ministry of Health initiated the National Maternal Health Digital Dashboard for real-time monitoring of high-risk pregnancies across states.
India’s first AI-driven Disaster Response Early Warning Hub inaugurated in Hyderabad under NDMA partnership with IIT-H.
Rajasthan launched the ‘Kisan Jal Suraksha Abhiyan’ focused on micro-irrigation and groundwater recharge projects.

India and Japan held the 2nd Strategic Digital Partnership Dialogue in Tokyo, signing agreements on semiconductor collaboration and cybersecurity cooperation.
UN General Assembly adopted a global Digital Ethics Framework, with India playing a key role in drafting guidelines.
ASEAN-India Maritime Dialogue 2025 concluded in Singapore focusing on enhancing joint anti-piracy operations and supply chain security.
EU implemented the Global Sustainable Trade Compliance System, impacting exporters shipping to European nations.
NASA confirmed Phase-II readiness for the Artemis Moon Mission, with expanded collaboration from multiple countries including India.

RBI kept the repo rate unchanged in its latest monetary policy review citing stable inflation outlook.
RBI introduced a framework for Unified Digital Credit Guarantee Registry to support MSME lending.
India’s services PMI for October 2025 stood at 59.1, indicating continued expansion of the services sector.
SEBI allowed instant settlement (T+0) for top 200 listed companies to enhance market liquidity.
Government approved a ₹12,000 crore infusion for the National Investment Pipeline (NIP) for infrastructure projects.
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 3.1 billion reaching a five-month high.
Public sector banks reported 18% growth in digital loan disbursals compared to last quarter.

Maharashtra announced the ‘Smart Agriculture Drone Grid’ for precision farming.
Tamil Nadu inaugurated India’s largest Solar-Wind Hybrid Park in Thoothukudi.
Assam rolled out the ‘Tea Tourism Circuit’ under the state’s cultural and economic development mission.
Uttarakhand unveiled the ‘Eco Valley Transit Hub’ to boost sustainable tourism.

ISRO successfully conducted the Vikas Engine 2.0 hot test for future Gaganyaan missions.
DRDO tested advanced loitering munition with indigenous AI targeting system.
IIT-M researchers developed biodegradable packaging material aimed at replacing single-use plastics.
India launched the National Quantum Computing Sandbox to accelerate innovation and R&D.

Ministry of Environment released updated Climate Vulnerability Index 2025, highlighting high-risk coastal districts.
India achieved 48% share of non-fossil fuel capacity in total installed electricity capacity, meeting its near-term climate target.
UNEP reported major improvement in South Asian air quality patterns due to stricter emission policies.

India won the T20I series against New Zealand 3–1, with India’s skipper adjudged Player of the Series.
Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian woman to complete 300 international matches.
Asian Athletics Grand Prix 2025 saw India securing 4 medals including 1 gold in men’s long jump.
Paralympics selection trials for 2026 began, with record participation noted across disciplines.

Government appointed Dr. R. Ananth as the new Chief Economic Adviser.
Air Marshal S. Krishnan took charge as the Vice Chief of Air Staff.
SBI appointed Anjali Singh as Deputy Managing Director (Retail Banking).
UN appointed India’s Ambassador R. Dubey as Chair of the Global Digital Governance Committee.

Shri Ram Nath Kovind honoured with the Global Democratic Leadership Award 2025.
Satyajit Ray Lifetime Cinema Award 2025 presented to filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Indian scientist Dr. Kavya Menon received the Asian Innovation Prize for her work on sustainable biotech farming.

Prime Minister inaugurated the National Startup Innovation Corridor in Bengaluru with co-working labs and incubation spaces.
World Heritage Week 2025 celebrations kickstarted across India with digital heritage exhibitions.
India Post launched ‘Smart Parcel Tracking’ using blockchain for secure logistics.
Delhi Metro introduced India’s first driverless freight metro trial service.