Daily Current Affairs — 29 November 2025
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Delay in India’s Samudrayaan Mission
Context A crucial set of tests on the Samudrayaan, India’s first manned-submersible mission, has been pushed to mid-next year due to delays in procuring syntactic foam cladding from France. About Samudrayaan Mission The Samudrayaan Mission is a key component of India’s Deep Ocean Mission. It involves the development of MATSYA 6000, an indigenously designed, fourth-generation manned submersible capable of carrying three people to a depth of 6,000 metres.
IMF Gives India a ‘C’ on Its GDP and Other National Accounts Data
In News The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assigned India a ‘C’ grade for the quality of its national accounts statistics, marking one of the lowest ratings for a major economy. Possible Implications of the ‘C’ Grade Weak Policymaking Precision: Faulty or outdated data affects fiscal planning, inflation targeting, monetary policy sector specific interventions. Reduced Credibility of Economic Numbers: Global investors, rating agencies, and financial institutions may view India’s data with
India–US Defence Deal & Strategic Relations
In News India has finalized a ₹7,995-crore follow-on support deal with the U.S. for its fleet of 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, ensuring five years of sustained maintenance and supply. India–US Defence Partnership India-US defence cooperation is based on “New Framework for IndiaUS Defence Cooperation”, which was renewed for ten years in 2015.
India’s Updated Seismic Zonation Map (2025)
In News India has released an updated seismic zonation map under the new Earthquake Design Code (2025). Need For Upgradation Earlier Maps Underestimated Himalayan Risk: Previous zonation divided the Himalaya into Zones IV and V, despite the belt sharing one of the world’s most active tectonic systems. Outdated Methodology: Older models relied heavily on known past earthquake locations, magnitudes, broad geology, soil types historical damage patterns.