Daily Current Affairs — 12 November 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF)
Context Recently, the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) was launched on the sidelines of the COP30 Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil. About Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) Overview: It is an investment fund designed as a permanent, self-financing vehicle through which net returns aim to be awarded to up to 74 developing tropical forest countries for keeping their existing old-growth forests intact. Rationale: It aims to recognise and encourage Tropical Forest Countries to continue p
3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2025)
In News At the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen,the Union Minister for New Renewable Energy highlighted the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) as a catalyst for India’s clean energy transition, job creation, and global leadership in green hydrogen. The National Green Hydrogen Mission It was launched by the Government of India in January 2023 and spearheaded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). It is a cornerstone of India’s strategy to achieve energy independence
SEBI Warns Against Digital Gold Risks
Context The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cautioned the general public against investing in digital gold and e-gold products. About The investment in digital gold has existed for several years, but there has been a surge in their popularity over the last one year. The reasons include a steep rise in gold prices, combined with the convenience, and ease of owning gold digitally through online platforms.
Urban Cooperative Banks
Context Recently, the Union Home and Cooperation Minister, at the ‘Co-op Kumbh 2025’, called on Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) to play a transformative role in empowering India’s youth and underprivileged communities. Key Highlights of Co-op Kumbh 2025 ‘Delhi Declaration 2025’: It was adopted by the National Federation of Urban Cooperative Banks and Credit Societies (NAFCUB), focusing on enhancing financial stability, governance, and digitization within the cooperative banking network. Digital P
PM Visit to Bhutan
Context Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent visit to Bhutan strengthened the special ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Brief on India-Bhutan Relations Diplomatic relations between India and Bhutan were established in 1968. The basic framework of India- Bhutan relations has been the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation signed in 1949.