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NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Shri George Kurian Launches Marine Fisheries Census 2025 and VYAS Apps: Union Minister
of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri George Kurian launched the Marine
Fisheries Census 2025 along with two mobile applications — VYAS App and Fisheries Census
App, marking India’s first fully digital fisheries enumeration exercise.The census is being
conducted under the theme “Smart Census, Smarter Fisheries,” aimed at enhancing efficiency,
transparency, and accuracy in fisheries data collection through digital innovation.The census will
cover all coastal states and Union Territories, capturing detailed information on marine fishers,
fishing villages, vessels, and resources, supporting evidence-based policymaking for the sector.
The initiative is being carried out by the Department of Fisheries in collaboration with ICAR
Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) and Fishery Survey of India (FSI) to
modernize India’s marine fisheries management framework.
2. UIDAI Launches ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’ to Redefine India’s Digital Identity Ecosystem:
UIDAI has initiated a comprehensive technological and strategic review to frame ‘Aadhaar Vision
2032’, a roadmap to guide Aadhaar’s evolution over the next decade and strengthen India’s
digital identity ecosystem.The vision aims to upgrade Aadhaar’s technology stack, integrate
emerging digital innovations, and ensure that the platform remains secure, inclusive, and future
ready in alignment with India’s digital economy.A high-level Expert Committee chaired by Shri
Neelkanth Mishra, Chairperson of UIDAI, has been constituted to steer the transformation and
design the next-generation Aadhaar architecture.The upcoming Aadhaar Vision 2032 framework
will align with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and emerging global standards,
ensuring privacy, interoperability, and technological excellence in digital ID systems.
3. TCoE Launches ‘Samriddh Gram Phygital Services’ Pilot to Empower Rural India Through
Digital and Physical Integration: The Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCoE) have launched the
Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Project in collaboration with key partners to combine
physical and digital (phygital) service delivery for rural transformation.The project leverages
BharatNet connectivity to provide seamless digital access to essential services, ensuring
sustainable development and digital empowerment in rural areas.Three villages — Ari and Umri
(Madhya Pradesh), Narakoduru (Andhra Pradesh), and Chaurawala (Uttar Pradesh) — have been
selected for the pilot, each hosting a Samriddhi Kendra as an integrated digital service hub.
4. Punjab Declares Rohu (Labeo Rohita) as State Fish to Boost Aquaculture and Rural Economy:
Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian
declared Rohu (Labeo Rohita) as the State Fish of Punjab, recognizing its ecological and economic
significance in the state’s thriving aquaculture sector.Punjab currently has 43,683 acres under
fish farming, producing 2 lakh metric tonnes of fish annually — with Rohu contributing 42,353
metric tonnes (21.18%), valued between ₹160–₹200 per kg, and known for its high nutritional F
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value rich in proteins, vitamins A, B, D, and Omega-3 fatty acids.The move will help the
government formulate targeted policies to boost Rohu’s population, expand aquaculture, and
enhance rural employment, supported by ₹30.63 crore subsidies to 637 beneficiaries under the
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Nvidia Becomes World’s First $5 Trillion Company, Powering Global AI Revolution: Nvidia has
become the world’s first company to achieve a US$5 trillion market valuation, driven by booming
investor confidence in artificial intelligence (AI), just three months after surpassing the $4 trillion
mark.The company’s GPUs—originally designed for gaming—are now the backbone of AI systems
powering technologies like ChatGPT, image generators, and autonomous tools, making Nvidia
central to the global AI revolution.Nvidia recently announced $500 billion in chip orders, a
robotaxi partnership with Uber, $1 billion investment in Nokia for 6G, and plans to build seven
new AI supercomputers with the U.S. Department of Energy, underscoring its rapid global
expansion.CEO of Nividia – Jensen Huang
2. 1 November – World Vegan Day: World Vegan Day is observed every year on 1st November to
encourage people to adopt a vegan lifestyle that avoids all forms of animal products.The day was
first celebrated in 1994 by Louise Wallis, then Chair of The Vegan Society (UK), marking the 50th
anniversary of the society’s founding in 1944.Theme 2025 – Veganism and its Positive Impact on
the Planet, Animals, and Human Health
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1. India to Host IFR 2026, MILAN 2026, and IONS Conclave Together in Visakhapatnam — A
Landmark in Maritime Diplomacy: India will host three major international naval events —
International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026, Exercise MILAN 2026, and IONS Conclave of Chiefs
— simultaneously in Visakhapatnam from February 15–25, 2026, marking a first in India’s
maritime diplomacy.The events aim to operationalise PM Narendra Modi’s MAHASAGAR vision
(Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), expanding the
earlier SAGAR initiative to promote regional maritime cooperation and sustainable growth.A
Presidential Fleet Review featuring INS Vikrant, Visakhapatnam-class destroyers, Nilgiri-class
frigates, and Arnala-class corvettes will highlight India’s indigenous naval capabilities, with
participation from foreign navies and the Indian Coast Guard.The IONS Conclave of Chiefs (2025–
27 chairmanship) will bring together 25 member states and 9 observers, while Exercise MILAN F
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2026 will focus on interoperability and maritime security — reinforcing India’s role as a ‘Preferred
Security Partner’ in the Indo-Pacific.
2. Indian Army Hosts ‘Veer Yuva’ Forum to Empower Youth for National Security and
Development: The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies
(CLAWS), hosted the Young Leaders Forum (Veer Yuva) in New Delhi as a pre-event to the
upcoming Chanakya Defence Dialogue (CDD) 2025.The forum, themed “Empowering Youth for
India’s National Security and Development,” brought together young leaders from the military,
academia, entrepreneurship, NCC, and CAPFs, encouraging dialogue on youth-driven national
development.Conducted in hybrid mode, the event was live-streamed to Army training
institutions, IITs, and universities across India, ensuring widespread participation of youth in
discussions on India’s defence transformation and security awareness.
SPORTS
1. Punjab’s Namitbir Singh Walia Becomes Second International Master in Chess After
Dushyant Sharma: Namitbir Singh Walia from Jalandhar, Punjab, has earned the title of
International Master (IM) in Chess after finishing 4th overall at the 3rd Annemasse International
Masters Tournament held in France.A student of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi,
Namitbir began playing chess at the age of six and was initially coached by Kanwarjit Singh until
2020 before moving on to advanced training.He became the second player from Punjab to
achieve the International Master title, following Dushyant Sharma, who became Punjab’s first IM
in February 2022 — both trained under Kanwarjit Singh.
2. India Win First-Ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup: The Indian women’s cricket team created
history by winning their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa by
52 runs in Navi Mumbai. Shafali Verma scored a brilliant 87 runs and took two wickets, while
Deepti Sharma produced a match-winning spell of 5 for 39, earning India a memorable
victory.Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Tournament for her consistent all-round
performance, while Shafali Verma received the Player of the Match award for her stellar
contribution with both bat and ball in the final.The Indian team received a record prize money of
₹37.3 crore, marking a 239% increase from the previous edition, reflecting the rapid growth,
recognition, and rising popularity of women’s cricket both in India and globally.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. IBM and AICTE Collaborate to Establish National AI Lab in New Delhi to Boost Research,
Innovation, and Skilling in Artificial Intelligence: IBM has partnered with the All India Council for
Technical Education (AICTE) to establish a National AI Lab at the AICTE Headquarters in New
Delhi, serving as a national hub for AI research, innovation, and skilling under IBM’s annual CSR
initiative linked to the India AI Impact Summit 2026.The lab will feature advanced computing
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across India, offering training programs for students, faculty, and researchers in AI, cloud
computing, and sustainability.Central to this initiative is IBM SkillsBuild, a global education
program offering 1,000+ free courses in AI and tech skills, supporting IBM’s global goal to skill 30
million people by 2030, including 2 million in AI by 2026.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. NPCI Expands UPI Payments to Malaysia through Razorpay Partnership: In a major step
toward globalising India’s digital payments ecosystem, “”NPCI International Payments Limited
(NIPL)”” has partnered with “”Razorpay Curlec”” to enable “”UPI transactions in Malaysia””. The
integration allows Indian travellers to make instant, secure payments to Malaysian merchants
using their preferred UPI-enabled apps. Announced during the “”Global Fintech Fest 2025″”, the
partnership connects Malaysia’s payment infrastructure with India’s Unified Payments
Interface (UPI). It will allow local merchants on Razorpay Curlec’s network to accept payments
from visiting Indians directly in Malaysian ringgit. The move provides travellers with a frictionless
payment experience while ensuring local settlement and compliance for businesses. According
to “”Ritesh Shukla””, Managing Director and CEO of NIPL, the initiative represents “a significant
milestone in expanding UPI’s international reach.” He added that the goal is to make digital
transactions abroad as seamless for Indians as they are at home. The move also aligns with India’s
broader strategy to establish UPI as a global payments benchmark across Asia and beyond.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. Balaji Krishnan Wins Global Recognition for Ethical AI Research in Financial Management:
Indian-origin scientist Balaji Krishnan won the Best Paper Award at the International Conference
on Computing and Communication Networks (ICCCNet-UK 2025) for his research on ethical AI in
financial management, focusing on transparent and personalized advisory systems.His patented
design (UK Design Patent No. 6408749) integrates algorithmic transparency into financial
applications, enabling auditable and explainable AI solutions that meet regulatory and ethical
standards.A six-week pilot of his framework showed promising outcomes — budget adherence
increased from 57% to 80%, and critical alerts fell by nearly 60%, aligning with OECD 2024 and
Bank of England 2025 responsible automation standards.
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