News of The Day: 26th November 2025

News of The Day –  26th November 2025

SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: History)

• About Guru Tegh Bahadur
• PM on 350th Shaheedi Diwas: Guru’s sacrifice vs Mughals (protected Kashmiri Pandits from forced conversion). 
• “Hind Di Chadar”: steadfast faith, no compromise; inspires vs tyranny; released coin/stamp. 
• Ties to Sikh ethos: truth, justice; govt. serves Guru tradition; echoes Sahibzadas’ bravery.

(GS-1: Geography)

• IMD forecasts 2 cyclones
• low-pressure over Malacca Straits intensifies to depression.
• Second system post-dissipation; potential Fujiwhara effect 
• Multiple simultaneous Cyclones are rare in the Indian Ocean. 
• Risks: heavy rain/floods in TN-AP-OD-Bengal-Sri Lanka-Myanmar.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• About Samvidhan Divas
• Marks 1949 adoption by Constituent Assembly (after 2 yrs 11 months drafting); effective Jan 26, 1950 (Republic Day).
• 2025 theme: “Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman”. 

(GS 2: Polity and governance)

• Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025; 
  • criminalises second marriage during valid first (excl. STs, Sixth Schedule)
• Aims to protect women, streamline society.

(GS-2: IR)

• About Ajeya Warrior-25 
• High-intensity: firing (sniper, MMG, rocket), urban drills (house intervention, convoy); enhances interoperability.
• Builds defence ties; complements Konkan (naval), Indradhanush (air); cultural exchanges foster bonds.

(GS-3: Economy)

• About draft Seeds Bill.
• Aims to replace outdated Seeds Act, 1966. 
• Regulates seed quality, ensures affordable high-quality seeds, curbs spurious sales, liberalises imports for innovation.
• Mandates dealer registration, minimum standards for germination/purity.
• The centralised system raises concerns on farmer rights & biodiversity.

(GS-3: Economy)

• About National Milk Day 
• About National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025
• Categories: Top dairy farmers (₹5L), co-ops/FPOs/MPCs (₹5L), AITs (memento); 2,081 apps, e.g., Kerala/Rajasthan winners.
• About Rashtriya Gokul Mission.

(GS-3: S&T)

• About Skyroot’s Infinity Campus
• About Vikram-I: private orbital launch vehicle for satellites; follows 2022 Vikram-S sub-orbital success.
• Significance: Boosts private space sector (Skyroot: IIT-ISRO alumni founders); aligns with Atmanirbhar in space tech.

(GS-3: Environment)

• About the findings on Uranium traces in breast milk.
• Linked to groundwater contamination (up to 82 µg/L in some areas).
• Non-carcinogenic health hazards to kids via exclusive breastfeeding.

(GS-3: Environment)

• About Biomass Pellet Plant:
• uses paddy/mustard/cotton stubble for pellets in thermal co-firing (5-7% mandate).
• Significance: Cuts emissions, stubble burning; creates rural jobs, farmer income (₹ extra from residues).