Current Affairs 03 November 2025 – Latest national & international updates for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Defence & State PSC exams. Key highlights include India's 48-medal performance at the Asian Youth Games, a Lancet pollution report, India's first Digital Marine Fisheries Census, AI education initiative from Class 3, India's achievements in chess, Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year 2025, GI-tagged lemon exports, Sahitya Akademi book release, national fairs & festivals, and ISRO’s LVM3-M5 launch.
India Shines at Asian Youth Games 2025
India delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Youth Games 2025, held in Manama, Bahrain, securing a total of 48 medals — 13 gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze. A strong contingent of 222 Indian athletes participated in the multi-sport event.
India dominated traditional sports like Kabaddi, winning gold medals in both boys’ and girls’ categories. In Boxing, young athletes Khushi Chand, Ahana Sharma, Chandrika Pujari, and Anshika clinched gold, while in Wrestling, Moni, Yashita, and Jaiveer Singh emerged champions. India also excelled in beach wrestling, with Anjali, Sani Phulmali, and Arjun Ruhil capturing gold medals.
The event marks a milestone for youth sports in Asia, featuring over 8,000 athletes from 45 nations across 28 disciplines. Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt served as India's team chief.
Quick Facts
Host: Manama, Bahrain
Dates: 22 – 31 October 2025
Edition: 3rd
Participants: 45 countries, 8,000+ athletes
India's medal tally: 48 (13 Gold, 18 Silver, 17 Bronze)
Last held: 2013, Nanjing, China
Lancet Report on India's Air Pollution – PM2.5
A Lancet-backed study has reported that over 1.7 million deaths in India in 2022 were linked to PM2.5 pollution, marking a 38% rise since 2010. The report involved 128 scientists from UCL and researchers from 71 global institutions.
However, the Ministry of Environment, Government of India, has questioned the accuracy, citing limitations in modelling.
About PM2.5
Fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns capable of entering the lungs and bloodstream, causing heart disease, stroke, lung disorders, and cancer.
India Launches First Fully Digital Marine Fisheries Census
India has started its first-ever fully digital Marine Fisheries Census (2025) to bring all fishers and fishing assets on a digital platform. Launched on 31 October 2025 in Kochi by Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurien, the survey uses mobile apps VYAS-BHARAT and VYAS-SUTRA.
Census Period: 3 November – 18 December 2025
Objective: Digital registration, real-time data collection, and welfare scheme monitoring for fisher communities.
AI Education from Class 3 in India
The Ministry of Education has announced that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be part of the curriculum for students from Class 3 starting 2026-27 academic year. The initiative will include video-based learning modules and teacher training through NISHTHA, aiming to build early-stage AI and digital literacy.
Namitbir Singh Walia Becomes International Master
Namitbir Singh Walia from Jalandhar, Punjab has become the second International Master (IM) from Punjab, after achieving the IM norm in a chess championship in France. The title is awarded by FIDE (World Chess Federation).
Other Chess Updates
Goa has introduced chess in school & college curriculum
Magnus Carlsen won the first Chess Esports World Cup 2025
Divya Deshmukh: Winner of FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025
World Chess Day: 20 July
Norway Chess 2025 Winner: Magnus Carlsen
Dictionary.com Word of the Year 2025: “67”
Dictionary.com has selected “67” (pronounced six-seven) as the Word of the Year 2025, representing Gen-Z internet culture and meme-based emotional communication. It originated from viral social media trends including Skrilla’s track “Doot Doot (67)” and content featuring NBA star LaMelo Ball.
Meaning: A vibe, mood, or emotional expression without fixed definition
India Exports GI-tagged Lemons to the UK
India has exported GI-tagged Indie Lemon (Vijayapura, Karnataka) and Puliankudi Lemon (Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu) to the UK for the first time, promoting regional horticulture products globally.
Recent GI tags
Panruti Cashew – TN
Puliankudi Acid Lime – TN
Virudhunagar Samba Vathal (Dry Red Chilli) – TN
Ramanadu Chithiraikar Rice – TN
Kumbakonam Paan Leaf – TN
Thowlai Flower Garland – TN
Saudagari Block Print – Gujarat
Gharchola Handicrafts – Gujarat
Sahitya Akademi Releases Hindi Translation of Lithuanian Novel
Sahitya Akademi has released the first-ever Hindi translation of Lithuanian fiction, titled "The Last Day" by Jaroslavas Melnikas. The novel explores existentialism, identity, and cultural conflict.
Other notable releases:
Breaking the Glass Ceiling – Shakti Gurung
10 Paise Postcard – Capt. S.N. Ahmed
A Billion Butterflies – Jagdish Shukla
The One: Cricket My Life and More – Shikhar Dhawan
Ghadri Babaiyan Da Mela in Jalandhar
The 34th Ghadri Babaiyan Da Mela was held in Jalandhar to honour Ghadar Movement heroes, marking the 100th death anniversary of Gulab Kaur (1925-2025).
Other Important Fairs
Desert Festival – Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)
Ganga Sagar Mela – West Bengal
International Kolkata Book Fair – Kolkata
International Kite Festival – Ahmedabad
Ramkeli Mela – Malda (West Bengal)
Mahamrityunjana Mela – Rewa (Madhya Pradesh)
ISRO Launches 4,400-kg CMS-03 Satellite
On 2 November 2025 at 5:26 PM, ISRO successfully launched the CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) satellite using the LVM3-M5 (Bahubali Rocket) from Sriharikota.
This is India’s heaviest satellite launched to GTO and will significantly enhance Indian Navy communications, maritime surveillance, and secure data capabilities.
