“IMPORTANT DAYS”

World Jellyfish Day 2025: Celebrating Earth’s Most Mysterious Marine Drifters

Observed annually on November 3, World Jellyfish Day is a global celebration of one of Earth’s most ancient and mysterious sea creatures. These gelatinous, translucent animals have been drifting through our oceans for over 500 million years, predating even the dinosaurs. While many fear their sting, jellyfish play an essential role in marine ecosystems and continue to fascinate scientists with their alien-like biology and resilience.

“SPORTS”

India Shines at 2025 Asian Youth Games with Record 48 Medals

India marked a historic milestone in its youth sports journey by delivering its best-ever performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain, with a total of 48 medals — comprising 13 gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze. This impressive medal tally not only broke all previous records for India at this continental event but also secured qualification slots for the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal. With 222 athletes (119 women and 103 men), India’s youthful contingent emerged as a force to reckon with across disciplines including kabaddi, boxing, beach wrestling, athletics, weightlifting, and more.

India Clinch ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with 52-Run Win Over South Africa!

In a historic finale at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, India Women clinched the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 by defeating South Africa Women by 52 runs, marking a proud moment for Indian cricket fans.

• Match: India Women vs South Africa Women (Final)
• Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
• Result: India Women won by 52 runs

Chennai’s 16-Year-Old Ilamparthi AR Becomes India’s 90th Chess Grandmaster

Tamil Nadu once again proves its dominance in Indian chess as 16-year-old Ilamparthi AR from Chennai becomes India’s 90th Grandmaster. He achieved this remarkable feat by securing his final GM norm at the Bijeljina Open held in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ilamparthi AR is a 16-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, who recently became India’s 90th Grandmaster.

“SCIENCE”

India Launches Heaviest Comsat CMS‑03 on LVM3‑M5 Rocket

In a landmark achievement for Indian space ambitions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 2 November 2025 launched the communications satellite CMS‑03, the heaviest such satellite to be launched from Indian soil, aboard the heavy‑lift rocket LVM3‑M5 (also referred to as GSLV‑Mk3). The launch took place from the Second Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) Sriharikota, marking the fifth operational flight of the LVM3 vehicle. This launch underscores India’s increasing self‑reliance in placing heavy satellites into the geo‑synchronous transfer orbit (GTO).

China’s Shenzhou-21 Mission Sends Youngest Astronaut and Lab Mice to Tiangong Space Station

China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi Desert, marking another achievement in its expanding space programme. The mission lifted off at 11:44 pm local time (1544 GMT) aboard a Long March-2F rocket and is set to dock with the Tiangong Space Station within a few hours. The crew includes Commander Zhang Lu, Engineer Wu Fei, and Specialist Zhang Hongzhang, who will stay in orbit for six months conducting research and maintenance work.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Vishvajit Sahay Appointed as Controller General of Defence Accounts

Shri Vishvajit Sahay, a senior bureaucrat from the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), took over as the new Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA). This key appointment brings to the helm a civil servant with over 30 years of experience in public administration and defence finance, at a time when the Indian defence sector continues to modernise and expand financially.

Vice Admiral B Sivakumar Takes Charge as Chief of Materiel

Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, took charge as the 40th Chief of Materiel (COM) of the Indian Navy, succeeding Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, AVSM (Ati Vishisht Seva Medal), VSM (Vishisht Seva Medal). This appointment brings to the fore an officer known for his technical excellence, leadership acumen, and vast experience in naval engineering and ship acquisition.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

PM Modi Inaugurates Chhattisgarh Assembly on State Foundation Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh to mark the state’s Silver Jubilee—25 years since its formation in 2000. On this symbolic day, he inaugurated the new Legislative Assembly complex, unveiled a statue of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and launched infrastructure and welfare projects worth over ₹14,260 crore. The event was a blend of development vision, governance symbolism, and security messaging, signalling Chhattisgarh’s progress and future trajectory.