Daily Current Affairs — 14 November 2025
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Global Carbon Emissions Are Projected to Rise: Global Carbon Project
In News New research by the Global Carbon Project was released during COP30 in Belem, Brazil. Global Carbon Project It was founded in 2001 through a collaboration of International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP), the International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change (IHDP), the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) and Diversitas. It is a Global Research Project of Future Earth and partner of the World Climate Research Programme.
Draft Seeds Bill, 2025
Context The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the draft Seeds Bill, 2025. Conclusion The Bill seeks to regulate the quality of seeds for sale and import, to facilitate production, and supply of quality seeds. The Ministry informed that the stakeholders and members of the public are invited to submit their comments and suggestions on the draft Bill.
Reforms in Transgender Healthcare in India
Context Tamil Nadu has emerged as a national leader in transgender healthcare, launching inclusive policies and specialized clinics that aim to dismantle long-standing barriers faced by the community. About Transgender Person Issues Related To Health Transgender people are considered a gender minority in India due to their distinct identity, historical marginalization, and systemic exclusion from mainstream social, economic, and political life. According to the Census (2011), over 4.87 lakh indi
India, Nepal Ink Pact to Step Up Trade Ties
Context India and Nepal have amended the Treaty of Transit to facilitate the movement of rail-based freight between Jogbani in India and Biratnagar in Nepal. About This liberalisation extends to key transit corridors — Kolkata-Jogbani, Kolkata-Nautanwa (Sunauli), and Visakhapatnam-Nautanwa (Sunauli). Aim: To strengthen multimodal trade connectivity between the two countries and Nepal’s trade with third countries.