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DAILY DOSE 24^thNOV – 2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS

G20 Declaration Signals Multilateralism Victory
- At the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, leaders managed to issue a joint declarationdespite objections, particularly from the U.S.
- Importance:This shows a renewed strength of multilateral institutions. The declaration emphasizes critical global issues like inequality, climate change, and debt sustainability.
- Exam angle:Useful for “International Relations / Global Governance” — illustrates how developing countries are asserting more influence in global forums.

India’s Push on Counter-Terrorism at G20
- India is expected to raise terrorismas a key agenda item at the G20 Summit, demanding stronger global commitment against terror and states supporting extremist networks.
- Why this matters:Shows India’s use of multilateral forums (like G20) not just for economic issues but also national security concerns.
- Relevance in exams:Links to “Security / Foreign Policy” — could be asked in mains for international cooperation on terrorism.

Public Health Risk from Ultra-Processed Foods
- A study / policy-discussion warns that ultra-processed foods (UPFs)are significantly linked to obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
- Regulatory debate:There is growing push for mandatory front-of-pack labelling (FoPL) in India, so consumers can quickly see warning labels about high salt, sugar, and fat.
- Why important:This has implications for public health policy, non-communicable disease (NCD) control, and consumer protection.

Foreign Exchange Reserves at New High
- India’s foreign exchange reservesreached a record high (as reported recently).
- Significance:Strong reserves provide economic stability, help in managing currency volatility, and act as buffers against external shocks.
- Exam relevance:Important for “Economy / Banking” current affairs — speaks to macroeconomic strength and India’s external sector.

Green Forecasting — High-Res Weather Prediction System
- India’s Bharat Forecast System (BFS), a high-resolution weather prediction system, is now operational.
- Why it matters:It enhances India’s capacity to predict weather events more precisely (6-km grid), which is crucial for disaster management, agriculture planning, and climate resilience.
- Exam link:Useful for “Environment / Disaster Management” — as a technological step in climate resilience infrastructure.

Surya Kant Sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India
- What happened:Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India.
- Why it’s important:As CJI, he will preside over the Supreme Court and will influence key judicial decisions and constitutional interpretations during his ~15-month tenure.
- Background:Justice Kant has authored important judgments in his career, including on issues of corruption and abrogation of Article 370.

GeM & UN Women MoU to Promote Women Entrepreneurs
- What happened:The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and UN Women signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand the role of women-led enterprises in public procurement.
- Why it matters:The agreement is intended to boost “gender-responsive procurement” — helping more women-led micro and small businesses access government contracts via GeM’s “Womaniya” initiative.
- How it will work:
  - UN Women will develop training content, share best practices, and help validate women-led enterprises.
  - GeM will run onboarding workshops, train women sellers in regional languages, and build linkages with labs/R&D and government buyers.
- Exam relevance:This aligns with SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and shows how procurement policy can be used as a tool for economic empowerment.

MHA Abolishes Sign-On / Sign-Off & Shore Leave Pass Rules for Coastal Vessels
- What happened:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has scrapped the decades-old requirement for sign-on, sign-off, and Shore Leave Pass (SLP) for crew of Indian-flag vessels that operate only within Indian coastal waters.
- Why it’s significant:
  - This reduces administrative burden for seafarers — earlier they needed to go to immigration offices every 10 days to renew SLPs.
  - It streamlines operations for coastal shipping, potentially making Indian-flag coastal trade more efficient and attractive.
- New oversight:Port authorities will now maintain the crew records, and the Bureau of Immigration will carry out periodic surprise inspections.
- Larger impact:This move could be seen as part of boosting maritime infrastructure, reducing red tape, and empowering Indian seafarers. For competitive exams, it’s relevant under “Governance / Economy / Infrastructure”.

Exercise Trishul 2025 – Tri-Service Military Drill
- What is it:Exercise Trishul (2025) is a large-scale joint military exercise involving the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Key features:
  - Operations covered western India (Rajasthan, Gujarat) and parts of the Arabian Sea.
  - Focus on inter-operability, joint war-fighting, intelligence, surveillance, and electronic warfare.
- Importance for exams:Reflects India’s defence preparedness, tri-service integration, and modernization — relevant for “Defence” current affairs.

Chess World Cup 2025 in India
- What:The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 is being held in Goa, India.
- Why it’s relevant:The top finishers will qualify for the Candidates Tournament 2026, making this event very significant in the global chess calendar.
- Competitive exam angle:Useful for “Sports” current affairs — highlights India hosting a major international event.