Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for November 30, 2025.
This comprehensive compilation covers all important events across national politics,
international relations, science & technology, economy, sports, and more.
Sourced from The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, and other reputed media.
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🏛️ National Politics & Government

1. PM Narendra Modi Virtually Inaugurates India’s First Global MRO facility of Safran ‘SAESI’ in Hyderabad, Telangana

• What happened: PM Narendra Modi Virtually Inaugurates India’s First Global MRO facility of Safran ‘SAESI’ in Hyderabad, TelanganaOn November 26, 2025, Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modivirtually inaugurated Safran Aircraft Engine Services India(SAESI)facility,India’s firstglobal aircraft engine Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul(MRO)facility built by France based Safran S.A, at the GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park – Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport(RGIA), in Hyderabad, Telangana. AboutSafran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility:Overview:SAESI, spanning 45,000 square metres (sq.
• Key details: m) is a modern MRO centre dedicated to servicing Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion (LEAP) engines, which power aircraft such as Airbus A320neo family and Boeing 737 MAX.Budget:The facility, with a budget outlay of approximatelyRs.1300 crores(USD 145 million), is equipped with engine test cells, state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, high-precision repair systems, component inspection & overhaul station.About Skyroot Infinity Campus:Skyroot Infinity Campus, spanning approximately 200,000 square feet (sq ft), is a dedicated facility for designing, developing, integrating, and testing rockets.About Vikram-I Rocket:Overview: Vikram-I Rocket, an orbital-class rocket, is approximately 20 metres (m) tall with a diameter of 1.7 (m) and designed to carry a payload of approximately 300-350 Kilogram (kg) to Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Its maiden flight is expected in 2026.Significance:The Vikram series, named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the Indian Space Programme, is being developed to tap into the rapidly growing multi-million-dollar small satellite launch market.>>Read Full News.
• Key points: During the event, he also virtually inaugurated theInfinity Campusof Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited and unveiledVikram-I,India’s first developed orbital rocket.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. DAHD Released Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025

• What happened: DAHD Released Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025In November 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS)Prof. S.P.
• Key details: SinghBaghel,Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD)and Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) released the annual publication of‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS-2025)’on the occasion ofNational Milk Day(observed on November 26, 2025) at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi. Key Findings:Milk Production:At present, India ranks 1st in milk production globally.Increase in Milk Production:As per the latest survey, India’s total milk production is estimated as247.87 MillionTonnes(MT)during 2024-25 compared to 239.30 MT production registered in 2023-24, marking 3.58% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) growth. Egg Production:Currently, India is 2nd in egg production worldwide.The survey revealed that overall total egg production in the country is estimated as 149.11 billion numbers (nos.) during 2024-25, registering a 3.18% Y-o-Y increase.
• Key points: BAHS 2025 of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), provides comprehensive data on the livestock and dairy sector trends in the country.; Top 5 Milk Producing States:Uttar Pradesh (UP) (15.66%) topped among all major milk producing states in India; followed by Rajasthan (14.82%), Madhya Pradesh (MP) (9.12%), Gujarat (7.78%), and Maharashtra (6.71%).; Top 5 Egg Producing States:Andhra Pradesh (AP)with the share of18.37%of total egg production, has topped among all states in egg production; followed by Tamil Nadu (TN)(15.63%), Telangana (12.98%), West Bengal (WB)(10.72%), and Karnataka(6.67%).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. Overview of 44th IITF Held in New Delhi, Delhi

• What happened: Overview of 44th IITF Held in New Delhi, DelhiThe44thedition of India International Trade Fair(IITF),one of India’s largest trade and business exhibitions, was held from November 14 to 27, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, Delhi, under the theme‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. About IITF-2025:Organiser:The 14-day long trade fair was organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation(ITPO), which works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I).Partner States and Focus State:This year, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Bihar were the partner states of IITF-2025, whileJharkhandwas the focus state.IITF 2025 Awards:IITF-2025 concluded successfully with an Award Presentation ceremony held at the Musical Fountain Stage at Bharat Mandapam.
• Key details: Key Winners:Rajasthan Bihar, Uttar Pradesh (UP) received the Gold, Silver and Bronze medal, respectively in the partner states category, while Maharashtra received the Special Commendation certificate in the same category. >>Read Full News.
• Key points: IITF-2025 was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (MoS)Jitin Prasada, MoC&I and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).; Dr. Neeraj Kharwal,Managing Director (MD) of ITPO, presented theIITF 2025 Awardsfor Excellence in Display.; Also, Odisha won the Gold medal in States and Union Territories (UTs) category, followed by Madhya Pradesh (MP) (Silver) and UT Puducherry (Bronze).; The Ministry of Defence (MoD) claimed the Gold medal in the Ministries and Department category, while the Ministry of Mines (MoM) and Ministry of Railways (MoR) received the Silver and Bronze medal, respectively.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates Two DWRs, Solar Power System, Meteorological Museum

• What happened: Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates Two DWRs, Solar Power System, Meteorological MuseumOn November 27, 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS) Independent Charge (IC),Dr.
• Key details: Jitendra Singh,Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), inauguratedthreemajor initiatives of the India Meteorological Department(IMD), enhancing India’s meteorological infrastructure, promoting Renewable Energy(RE), and strengthening public engagement in science. Exam Hints:What?Two DWRs, Solar Power System, Meteorological Museum were inauguratedWho?Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS&TWhere?DWRs in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) and Mangaluru (Karnataka); Solar Power System and a Meteorological Museum in New DelhiDWR Coverage:250 km eachSolar System Capacity:771 kWpIMD Museum:Showcases IMD’s 150-year journey.
• Key points: These initiatives comprise two indigenously developed Doppler Weather Radars(DWRs)in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) and Mangaluru (Karnataka), along with asolar power systemand aMeteorological Museumat Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi(Delhi), designed to benefit students and young learners.; It provides improved forecasts for Chhattisgarh, interior Odisha, Eastern Madhya Pradesh (MP), Southwest Jharkhand, and Southern East Uttar Pradesh (UP).; It can track cyclones, thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, squalls, and turbulence, thereby strengthening disaster preparedness along the west coast and aiding short-range weather forecasting.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. Meteorological Museum:

• What happened: Meteorological Museum:Inspiration:The museum showcases IMD’s 150‑year journey to inspire students and young learners.Technology: It showcases historic weather instruments, radar and satellite components, upper air-observation systems, and communication tools, with interactive Audio-Visual (AV) facilities for educational purposes.About Solar Power System:Installation:A771-kilowatt peak(kWp) solar power system has been installed at Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi.Implementation: The system consists of1,315solar panels and was set up by the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).Significance:It supports Renewable Energy(RE) adoption, helps reduce electricity costs, and reinforces IMD’s commitment to sustainability and clean energy.About India Meteorological Department (IMD):Director General of Meteorology (DGM)– Dr. Mrutyunjay MohapatraHeadquarters– New Delhi, DelhiEstablished– 1875 RailtelSigns Agreement with Nokia to Modernize its NLD & Optical Transport Network across IndiaOn November 25, 2025, Railtel Corporation of India Limited(Railtel),under Ministry of Railways (MoR), signed an agreement with Nokia Corporation(Nokia)to upgrade its National Long-Distance (NLD) and metro optical transport networks across India.
• Key details: Exam Hints:What?Agreement signedEntities:Railtel and NokiaPurpose:To modernize the NLD and metro optical transport networks of Railtel across IndiaUpgrades:DWDM, Nokia 1830 PSS installation, Nokia 7750 SR, CG-NAT.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

6. RailTel Network Modernization

• What happened: RailTel Network Modernization:Purpose:These upgrades aim to meet the rising demand for faster, more reliable internet connectivity while reducing operational costs.Network Expansion:The modernization includes deployment of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing(DWDM)to expand existing fiber, installation of Nokia 1830 Photonic Service Switch(PSS)for optical transport, and Nokia7750 Service Router(SR) for high-speed Internet Protocol(IP) routing, deployment of Carrier-Grade – Network Address Translation(CG-NAT)along with integration of metro networks.Architecture:It also implements an open-network, vendor-neutral architecture to ensure future upgrade flexibility.DWDM:It enables multiple light wavelengths to travel through the same fiber, significantly multiplying data capacity without laying new cables.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

7. India, Afghanistan Set to Create Bilateral Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• What happened: India, Afghanistan Set to Create Bilateral Joint Chamber of Commerce and IndustryIn November 2025,IndiaandAfghanistanagreed to create a bilateral Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the visit of Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, Afghan Minister of Commerce and Industry, to India from November 19 to 25, 2025. Exam Hints:What?Agreed to create Joint Chamber of Commerce and IndustryBetween: India & AfghanistanWhen?During the visit of Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, Afghan Commerce and Industry Minister to IndiaInitiatives: Appointment of commercial and trade attaches; Opening of air‑freight corridors About Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry:Commercial & Trade Attaches:As part of this framework, India and Afghanistan will appoint commercial and trade attaches in their embassies in New Delhi (Delhi) and Kabul (Afghanistan).Purpose:The joint chamber will institutionalise trade cooperation, encourage collaboration across multiple sectors, and provide a clear platform for businesses from both countries to work together.Air-Freight Corridors:With an aim to complement the initiative, new air-freight corridors connecting Kabul with Delhi and Amritsar (Punjab) have been opened to reduce delays, particularly for high-value goods.Priority Sectors:It includes Agriculture & Food products, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles & Garments, Species & Agro-Processing, Industrial & Investment Prospects.
• Key points: The chamber will serve as the central platform for business matchmaking, policy coordination, trade facilitation, and investment promotion.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

8. IIT Madras Deploys India’s First Indigenous

• What happened: IIT Madras Deploys India’s First IndigenousVTMS for Ports in KeralaIn November 2025, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras),in Chennai(Tamil Nadu, TN), has developed and deployedIndia’s firstIndigenous Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) for ports. Exam Hints: About Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS):Development:The VTMS system was developed through its Research and Development (R&D) centre, the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC), and deployed for ports in line with the requirements of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).Purpose:VTMS provides secure, real-time monitoring and management of vessel movements across Indian ports.Features:It features an indigenous, scalable design, offering full control over source code and data, ensuring secure vessel traffic management across ports.Efficiency & Flexibility:It offers low deployment and maintenance costs while its open-source architecture enables rapid customisation with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-independent radar and voice-data interfacingSecurity:The VTMS enhances data security, ensures technological autonomy, reduces foreign dependency, and cuts costs by avoiding vendor lock-in and foreign exchange(forex) outflow.
• Key points: The system has been operational at the Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited(VISL) in Keralasince its inauguration by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in May 2025.; What?India’s first Indigenous Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) deployed; Where?Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL), Kerala; Developed by:NTCPWC, IIT Madras
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

9. Telangana Launched India’s First Bioprocess Design and Scale-Up Facility ‘1 Bio’ in Genome Valley

• What happened: Telangana Launched India’s First Bioprocess Design and Scale-Up Facility ‘1 Bio’ in Genome Valley,HyderabadIn November 2025, the Government ofTelanganalaunched1 Bio, India’s first single-use bioprocess design and scale-up facility, at Genome Valley, Hyderabad, Telangana. Exam Hints:What?1 Bio Bioprocess Design and Scale-Up Facility launchedWhere?Genome Valley, Hyderabad, TelanganaInaugurated by:D.
• Key details: Sridhar Babu, Minister of Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, Industries & Commerce and Legislative Affairs, Telangana.Key Partners:Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India; Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC); Thermo Fisher Scientific.Investment:Rs 150 crore by Telangana govt, Rs 90 crore by Thermo Fisher, expected Rs 500 crore private investment About 1 Bio Facility:Overview:The facility offers end-to-end process development and pilot-scale validation for biologics and next-generation therapeutics across a 2-acre Genome Valley campus, featuring 1.5 lakh square feet (sq. ft.) of Research & Development (R&D) labs, innovation suites, and bioprocess training facilities.Investment:Funded withRs 150 crorefrom the Telangana government for core infrastructure andRs90 crorefrom Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. for the Bioprocess Design Centre(BDC) and Customer Experience Centre(CEC).Collaborations :Developed through a Public-Private Partnership(PPP) with Telangana Lifesciences (TGLS); Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC); Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science and Technology(MoS&T); and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc..Technical Capabilities:Equipped with single-use bioreactors up to 500 litres, advanced upstream and downstream bioprocess systems, dedicated and shared analytical suites, and supports 200–250 researchers and scientists annually.
• Key points: The facility was inaugurated byD. SridharBabu, Minister of Information Technology(IT), Electronics & Communication, Industries & Commerce and Legislative Affairs, Telangana, who also unveiled a new logo to celebrate 25 years of Genome Valley.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

💰 Economy & Banking

10. UtkarshSFBL and Axis Securities Launched 3-in-1 AccountIn November 2025, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

• What happened: UtkarshSFBL and Axis Securities Launched 3-in-1 AccountIn November 2025, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited(UtkarshSFBL)partnered withAxis Securitiesto launch a3-in-1 accountthat combines banking and investment services for its customers into a unified platform. Exam Hints:What?Launch of 3-in-1 AccountCo-launched by:Utkarsh SFBL and Axis SecuritiesPurpose:Integrates banking and investment services into a single platformKey Features:Multi-channel access; Technology support.
• Key details: Key Features:Aim:This strategic partnership aims to expand financial inclusion by making investing simpler, intuitive, and more accessible for Utkarsh SFBL’s customers.Multi-Channel Access:Through the partnership, users can manage their accounts seamlessly via branches, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, and assisted services.Technology Support:Under this partnership, Axis Securities will facilitate its technology-driven trading platforms, research insights, and flexible brokerage plans to support customer investment requirements.Significance:This new initiative is expected to benefit both new and experienced investors by providing them easy access to equity, derivatives, and other investment products.
• Key points: This new solution merges a Utkarsh SFBL savings account with Axis Securities’ demat and trading account.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

11. Nepal Releases NPR 100 Currency Note Featuring 3 Indian Territories ‘

• What happened: Nepal Releases NPR 100 Currency Note Featuring 3 Indian Territories ‘Kalapani,Lipulekh,Limpiyadhura’On November 27, 2025, Nepal Rastra Bank(NRB),the Central Bank of Nepal, released a new Nepalese Rupee(NPR) 100which features Nepal’s revised political map, including disputed territories likeKalapani, Lipulekh, andLimpiyadhuraas part of Nepal. Exam Hints:What?3 Indian territories are featured in new NPR 100 currency noteIndian Territories:Kalapani, Lipulekh, and LimpiyadhuraIssued by:Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)Front Side:Mt Everest, Revised Map, watermark of Rhododendron, Ashoka PillarBack:One-horned rhinoceros.
• Key points: Currently, the three territories are controlled by the Government of India (GOI) but claimed by Nepal.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

12. NPR 100 Note Features:

• What happened: NPR 100 Note Features:Front:It features Mount (Mt) Everest on the left, revised map of Nepal in faint green colour in the background at the centre, watermark of Rhododendron, Nepal’s National flower, on the right, and security features. Back:It features the One-horned rhinoceros.About Politically Revised Map of Nepal:In May 2020, the Government of Nepal, led by K.P.
• Key details: Sharma Oli adopted a new official political map of Nepal, which includes the disputed areas such as Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura. The revised political map is included only in the NPR 100 and in no other denomination.Note:Nepal shares a border of over 1850 km with five Indian states – Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
• Key points: The Ashoka Pillar is printed near the map with the text “Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha”.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

13. IMF Report: India’s GDP to

• What happened: IMF Report: India’s GDP toGrowat 6.6% in FY26;FX Regime ReclassifiedIn November 2025, the International Monetary Fund(IMF)released its latest‘India: 2025 Article IV Consultation’ reportprojecting India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow at6.6%in Financial Year 2025-26(FY26). Exam Hints:What?Release of ‘India: 2025 Article IV Consultation’ reportReleased by:IMFIndia’s GDP Projection:6.6% (FY26) and 6.2% (FY27)Inflation:2.8% (FY26) and around 4.0% (FY27)Reclassification:India’s FX reclassified as ‘crawl‑like arrangement’ Key Findings:GDP for FY27:The report has also projected that India’s real GDP will moderate to 6.2% in FY27, compared to 6.5% in FY25 and 7.8% in the 1st quarter (Q1: April to June) of FY26.Inflation:The report projects India’s inflation to ease to2.8% in FY26from 4.6% last year, but rise to around 4% in FY27.Reclassification:IMF has reclassified India’s ‘de facto’ exchange rate regime as‘crawl-like arrangement’from its previous ‘stabilized classification’.
• Key points: The report noted that India’s latest Goods and Services Tax (GST 2.0) reforms are expected to mitigate the impact of the United States of America (USA’s) 50% tariffs.; Previously, India was moved from a ‘floating’ category to ‘stabilized arrangement’ in 2023.; A “crawl‑like arrangement” is an exchange rate system with gradual, small periodic currency adjustments.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

14. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• What happened: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS India’s ‘MahavatarNarsimha’ Enters Oscars 2026 Race for Best Animated Feature FilmIn November 2025, India’s mythological animated filmMahavatarNarsimhawas officially listed among 35 eligible films for theBest Animated Feature Filmcategory at the98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026), by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Exam Hints:What?Indian Animated Film ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ qualified for Oscars 2026.Category:Best Animated Feature FilmOscars edition:98th Academy AwardsBy Whom?Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)Director:Ashwin KumarProduction:Shilpaa Dhawan under Kleem Productions and Hombale FilmsSignificance:First Indian animated film in Oscar contention in this category.Oscar Ceremony:March 16, 2026 About the FilmMahavatarNarsimha:Film Overview:A mythological animated epic directed byAshwinKumarand produced by Shilpaa Dhawan under Kleem Productions and Hombale Films, blending 2D–3D animation with an anime-inspired style.Story & Universe:The film narrates the tale of Lord Narasimha, Prahlad, and Hiranyakashyap, and serves as the first instalment of a planned seven-part Mahavatar Cinematic Universe based on Vishnu’s avatars.Oscar Eligibility:Listed among 35 qualifying animated features for the 98th Oscars, meeting AMPAS rules requiring a seven-day U.S.A (United States of America) theatrical run, over 40-minute runtime, and at least 75% animation.Global Competition:The film will compete against major international animated titles such as KPop Demon Hunter, Zootopia 2, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, The Bad Guys 2, and Elio.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

15. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• What happened: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

16. India’s CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Chair IIDEA in 2026

• What happened: India’s CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Chair IIDEA in 2026On November 27, 2025, Election Commission of India(ECI)announced that Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner(CEC),will assume the Chair of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance(IIDEA)onDecember 3, 2025,during the Council of Member States meeting in Stockholm, Sweden. Exam Hints:What?ECI announced the Chair of IIDEAWho?CEC Gyanesh KumarAssume Charge:On December 3, 2025Where?At the Council of Member States meeting in Stockholm (Sweden) Collaboration:As Chair, India will share best practices from its transparent electoral processes with the Electoral Management Body (EMBs) worldwide.
• Key details: About IIDEA:It is an inter-governmental organization, established in 1995, working to strengthen democratic institutions worldwide. It has 35 member countries, with the United States of America (USA) and Japan as observers.
• Key points: As Chair, he will preside over all council meetings throughout 2026.; Joint Programs, workshops, and research between India International Institute of Democracy and Management (IIIDEM) and IIDEA will address challenges such as disinformation, electoral violence, and voter trust erosion.; It promotes inclusive, accountable, and resilient democracies. India is its founding member.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

17. World Bank Group Appoints Paschal

• What happened: World Bank Group Appoints PaschalDonohoeas MD & CKOIn November 2025, the World Bank Group (WBG) announced the appointment ofPaschalDonohoe, former Minister for Finance of Ireland, as its Managing Director(MD)and Chief Knowledge Officer(CKO)effective fromNovember 24, 2025, bringing extensive public- and private-sector experience to the position. Exam Hints:What?Appointment of MD & CKO of World Bank GroupWho?Paschal DonohoeBy Whom?World Bank GroupEffective from:24th November 2025Succeeds:Axel van Trotsenburg About PaschalDonohoe:Private Sector:Worked for nearly a decade at Procter & Gamble, gaining foundational corporate and management experience.Public Service:Brings over twenty years in government roles, including nearly a decade as Ireland’s Minister for Finance.EU Leadership:Served as President of the Eurogroup (2020–2023), overseeing coordination among euro-area finance ministers.Previous Role:Served as Ireland’s Minister for Finance since January 2025.Honours:Awarded European of the Year by European Movement Ireland and named Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) by France.
• Key points: He succeedsAxel vanTrotsenburg, who is retiring at the end of November 2025 after a 37-year career.; He will oversee the World Bank Group’s strategic engagement with governments, civil society organizations, foundations and philanthropies, and private-sector stakeholders.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

🏏 Sports

18. Overview of 11th FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Held in Goa

• What happened: Overview of 11th FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Held in GoaThe 11th edition of Fédération Internationale des Échecs or International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess World Cup 2025was held at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Taleigao, Goa, from October 31 to November 27, 2025.
• Key details: About FIDE World Cup 2025:Participants:The event featured 206 participants from 82 countries.Knockout:The tournament followed an eight-round single-elimination knockout format.Indian Players:24 key Indian players included World Champion Dommaraju (D) Gukesh, Rameshbabu (R) Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi.Trophy:The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 trophy was officially renamed theViswanathanAnandCupin honour of India’s five-time World Chess Champion. Prize Fund:The FIDE World Cup 2025 offered aUSD 2 millionprize fund, with USD 120,000 awarded for first place, USD 85,000 for second place, USD 60,000 for third place, and USD 50,000 for fourth place.Medal Winners:.
• Key points: The tournament marks India hosting the event again after 23 years.; 19-year-old Uzbekistan Grandmaster (GM)JavokhirSindarovbecame the youngest ever FIDE World Cup champion in 2025, defeating China’sWei Yiin a rapid tiebreak after two drawn classical games.; Design:Features a brass and gold-plated peacock symbolizing precision, elegance, and passion for chess.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

📝 Practice Questions (MCQs)

Test your knowledge with these questions based on today’s current affairs:

Q1. Which of the following is related to: PM Narendra Modi Virtually Inaugurates India’s First Global MRO facility of Safran ‘SAESI’ in Hyderabad, Telangana?

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Q2. Which of the following is related to: DAHD Released Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025?

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Q3. Which of the following is related to: Overview of 44th IITF Held in New Delhi, Delhi?

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Q4. Which of the following is related to: Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates Two DWRs, Solar Power System, Meteorological Museum?

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