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771. Foundation laid for Assam’s first university focused on technical and vocational education
- On November 8, 2025, the Union Finance Minister laid the foundation stone for Assam’s first university dedicated to technical and vocational education and training at Bholaguri in Biswanath district.
- The 'Swahid Kanaklata Barua State University', named after the 17-year-old freedom fighter who was martyred during the Quit India Movement, will offer advanced courses in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, blockchain, drone technology, quantum computing, and smart city systems.
- Spread across 241 acres with a built-up area of 7 lakh sq. ft., the campus will include academic blocks for 2,000 students, hostels for 1,620 students, residential quarters, a guest house, and a student facility centre.
772. PM flags off four new Vande Bharat trains from Varanasi
- On November 8, 2025, the Prime Minister inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, marking a major expansion in Bharat’s modern rail network. The new trains will operate on the Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru routes.
- The Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat will connect key spiritual and cultural hubs, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Khajuraho, saving around 2 hours and 40 minutes compared to current trains. The Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat will cover the journey in approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes, saving nearly 1 hour of travel time.
- The Firozpur-Delhi Vande Bharat will be the fastest train on this route, completing the journey in 6 hours 40 minutes, boosting connectivity between Punjab and the national capital. Meanwhile, in southern Bharat, the Ernakulam-Bengaluru service will cut travel time by over 2 hours, strengthening economic and cultural ties between Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
773. LS Speaker, Dy CM inaugurate Ayurveda college in Kota
- On November 6, 2025, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated the Government Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy Integrated College in Kota’s Talwandi area, built at a cost of ₹22 crore. The event marked a major step toward promoting traditional Indian healthcare and wellness education in Rajasthan.
- Ayurveda and Yoga represent India’s ancient scientific systems for holistic health. Remembering late MP Vaidya Daudayal Joshi, he proposed naming the institution after him. Birla also announced plans for an Ayurveda Medicity and medicinal park on 50 bighas, envisioning Kota as a national hub for Ayurveda, Yoga, and wellness.
- Ministers shared that ₹348 crore had been approved under the National AYUSH Mission to establish an Ayurveda hospital in Bundi. The inauguration was attended by MLA Sandeep Sharma and several dignitaries.
774. Lachit Borphukan Military Station inaugurated in Dhubri to boost regional security
- On November 6, 2025, the Lachit Borphukan Military Station was inaugurated at Bamunigaon in Dhubri district, Assam, by Lieutenant General GOC-in-C, Eastern Command. Spanning 196 bighas in Sapotgram under Bilasipara Revenue Circle, the station is designed to enhance regional security and defense preparedness across Lower Assam
- Named after the legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan, hero of the Battle of Saraighat, the new base honors Assam’s martial legacy. Strategically located for rapid deployment, it will boost the Army’s surveillance, response, and area domination capabilities, reinforcing peace and stability in the region
- The inauguration witnessed the presence of top civil and military dignitaries, including Lt. Gen. Gambhir Singh, IGP Vivek Raj Singh, DC Dibakar Nath, and SP Debasish Borah, symbolizing strong civil-military cooperation. Officials noted that the establishment would also aid local development through new infrastructure and employment opportunities.
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775. India Exports 20 MT Of Fortified Rice From Chhattisgarh To Papua New Guinea
- On November 6 2025, it was reported that the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the export of 20 metric tonnes of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to Papua New Guinea, marking a new milestone in India’s agricultural export expansion.
- APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said the shipment demonstrates India’s growing strength in delivering science-based, nutrition-focused food products globally, while Mukesh Jain, President of the Rice Exporters Association, highlighted Chhattisgarh’s readiness to expand exports to new international markets.
- Fortified rice, made by blending rice flour with micronutrients such as iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12, enhances food and nutrition security and underscores India’s commitment to global health and sustainable trade.
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776. Centre increases export quota for legal red sanders
- On November 5, 2025, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) increased India’s export quota for Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) to 1,290 MT, allowing exports from Andhra Pradesh (280 MT), Tamil Nadu (900 MT), Karnataka (10 MT), and Gujarat (100 MT) for the period April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027
- The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) under the MoEFCC disbursed ₹3 crore to 198 Red Sanders farmers across four districts of Andhra Pradesh—Chittoor, Nellore, Tirupati, and YSR Kadapa—under the Access and Benefit-Sharing mechanism of the Biological Diversity Act.
- Earlier, the NBA had released ₹55 lakh to Red Sanders farmers in Tamil Nadu, following previous allocations of ₹48 crore to the forest departments of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, and to the Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board, for conservation and protection of the species.
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777. Railways approves Rs 8.48 crore survey for Melli–Dentam rail link in Sikkim: What the survey means
- On November 4, 2025, the Ministry of Railways has approved Rs 8.48 crore for the Final Location Survey (FLS) of the proposed Melli–Dentam railway line in Sikkim, paving the way for a detailed project blueprint aimed at connecting one of India’s most remote Himalayan states to the national railway grid
- The sanction, conveyed to the Northeast Frontier Railway through an official letter dated October 24, reflects the government’s growing focus on infrastructure and connectivity in the North-east and border regions.
- The Melli–Dentam project is seen as vital to improving connectivity in Sikkim’s southern and western districts, which remain largely cut off from major rail routes. Once operational, the new line is expected to reduce travel time, ease the movement of goods, and provide better access for locals and tourists alike.
778. Railways Roll Out Eco-Friendly Waste Recycling System Across SCR Stations
- On November 3, 2025, South Central Railway implemented a scientific waste management system across stations after noticing inadequate waste handling by state agencies.
- The project partnered with ScrapQ Hub for sustainable waste operations at Kacheguda, Nizamabad, and Kurnool City Stations under a contract valid till September 12, 2027.
- The initiative recycled 108 tonnes of waste, generated ₹5.51 lakh annual revenue, created 50 local jobs, prevented 132 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, and achieved zero landfill disposal, supporting the Swachh Bharat Mission and a circular economy.
779. DRDO made significant strides in semiconductor technology: Govt
- On November 4, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, during the Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025), DRDO announced major progress in indigenous semiconductor technology.
- What Happened: DRDO successfully developed 4-inch Silicon Carbide wafers and Gallium Nitride High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) up to 150W using indigenous methods.
- The achievement marked a major step toward India’s technological self-reliance in defence, space, communication, and healthcare, aligning with the “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision.
780. PM Modi launches RDI Fund to spur private investment in research
- On November 3, 2025, Prime Minister launched the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund to boost private sector investment in research and development.
- The Department of Science and Technology will manage the fund through the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, which will hold a Special Purpose Fund as the main corpus.
- The RDI Fund will channel capital through AIFs, DFIs, and NBFCs, while PM Modi also unveiled a vision document and a book on India’s scientific achievements.