Daily Current Affairs — 17 November 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
India Unveiled Plans to Establish Platform for Climate and Nature Finance
In News At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, India joined 13 countries and African Islands States Climate Commission (AISCC) to announce the national “Climate Nature Finance Platforms.” What is the Green Climate Fund (GCF)? The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund, established in 2010 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It was established to help developing countries respond to climate change by supporting both adaptation
5th Audit Diwas
Context Recently, the Vice-President of India lauded the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) as the ‘guardian of the public purse’ during the 5th Audit Diwas celebration, commemorating the establishment and legacy of CAG. About Origins of India’s Audit Institution: The Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of India is among Indias oldest governance bodies. Its origins date back to 1858, when a dedicated department led by an Accountant General was created.
Precision Biotherapeutics
Context Precision biotherapeutics bring together genetic science, molecular biology, and data analytics to design therapies that identify and rectify the cause of illness. Need for the Precision Biotherapeutics Rising Burden of Complex Diseases: Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular illness, and cancers account for nearly 65% of deaths in the country. Precision: For cancer especially, conventional therapies (like chemotherapy) often cause significant collateral damage; targe
EAM Visit to QATAR
Context The External Affairs Minister met Qatar’s top leadership and discussed major aspects of the bilateral relationship, including energy and trade, as well as regional and global issues. Brief on India-Qatar Relations Strategic Partnership: In 2025 India and Qatar have signed an agreement to elevate their ties to the level of a strategic partnership. India currently has strategic partnerships with four other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council – the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arab
National Press Day
In Context India celebrated National Press Day honouring the essential role of a free and responsible press in our society. About National Press Day observed on 16 November, marks the establishment of the Press Council of India (PCI) in 1966, later reconstituted in 1979 under new legislation. The idea for the Council was first proposed by the First Press Commission in 1956, which emphasized the need to protect press freedom and promote ethical reporting.