“IMPORTANT DAYS”

National Milk Day 2025

National Milk Day, celebrated annually on November 26, commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, hailed as the Father of the White Revolution in India. The 2025 celebration not only honours his vision and legacy but also reflects the nation’s immense strides in transforming from a milk-deficient country to the world’s largest milk producer, contributing nearly 25% of global milk output. Milk continues to play a vital role in India’s nutrition and economy, supporting over 8 crore farmers, and providing high-quality proteins, calcium, and essential nutrients across all age groups.

National Constitution Day 2025

National Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated every year on 26 November to commemorate the historic day when the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India in 1949. The observance reminds citizens of the monumental work undertaken by the framers of the Constitution and reinforces the importance of constitutional values that guide India’s democratic and governance framework.

“SPORTS”

Ten‑Year‑Old British Chess Prodigy Stuns at Women’s Event

A remarkable performance by ten‑year‑old Bodhana Sivanandan from Harrow in north‑west London saw her sweep through the UK Women’s Blitz Championship in Royal Leamington Spa, winning eight games in a row against far more experienced adult female players. Her dominance earned her a spot among the top 50 women in the world for blitz chess, marking a significant milestone for youth in chess.

ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2025 Held in Cairo, Egypt

The ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2025 was held from 6 to 18 November 2025 in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Organised by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), this major international event saw the participation of 720 shooters from 70 National Olympic Committees (NOCs).

India Clinches Women’s Kabaddi World Cup Title Again

India’s women’s kabaddi team delivered another historic performance by winning the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025, defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. With this triumph, India successfully defended its title and cemented its status as a global kabaddi powerhouse.

World’s Strongest Woman 2025: Jammie Booker’s Victory Ignites Firestorm of Debate

The 2025 Worlds Strongest Woman competition held in Arlington Texas became the centre of a major global controversy after American athlete Jammie Booker was declared the winner. Claims quickly spread among athletes and spectators that Booker was a biological male, raising serious concerns about fairness in women’s strength-based sports. The reaction of runner-up Andrea Thompson during the podium ceremony became the turning point that took the issue into global headlines.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Sandip Pradhan Appointed as Whole-Time Member of SEBI

The government has appointed Sandip Pradhan, Director General of Income Tax (Investigation), Pune, as a Whole-Time Member of SEBI for a three-year ter. With this appointment, SEBI’s Whole-Time Members include Amarjeet Singh, Kamlesh Chandra Varshney, and now Sandip Pradhan, as per the Ministry of Finance notification.

 “NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Maldives Becomes World’s First Country to Enforce Generational Tobacco Ban for Those Born After 2007

The Maldives has become the world’s first country to implement a generational tobacco ban, prohibiting the purchase, sale, or use of tobacco products for anyone born on or after January 1, 2007. Under the new law, individuals from the 2007 generation onward will never be legally allowed to buy or use tobacco in the country, marking a permanent generational restriction. This move follows the Maldives’ earlier ban in late 2024 on the import, manufacture, sale, and use of all vaping products, applicable to all age groups.