1. Andhra Pradesh’s 17-year-old Kunchala Kaivalya Reddy selected for astronaut training in the US
Kunchala Kaivalya Reddy (17), from Nidadavole, East Godavari district (Andhra Pradesh), has been selected for a 4-year astronaut training programme in Florida, USA, scheduled from 2026 to 2029.
The programme is organised by Titans Space Industries and aims to train young individuals in advanced astronautics, space technology, and mission readiness.
2. 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) begins at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
The 44th IITF has officially begun at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan.
The event was inaugurated by Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry.
Key Details:
Theme: Ek Bharat – Shreshtha Bharat
Duration: 14–27 November 2025
Focus State: Jharkhand
Partner States: Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar
The fair showcases India’s industrial growth, MSMEs, state innovation, and global trade partnerships.
3. Oman elected to UNESCO’s MAB International Coordinating Council (ICC)
Oman has been elected as a member of the UNESCO Man & Biosphere (MAB) International Coordinating Council for the 2025–2029 term.
About the election:
Held during the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The ICC is the primary governing body of the MAB programme
It supervises the global Biosphere Reserve Network
Role of UNESCO-MAB:
Promotes biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, ecological research, and human–nature balance.
4. Indian Air Force inaugurates Nyoma Airbase in Ladakh
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amarpreet Singh inaugurated the Nyoma Airbase, one of the world’s highest operational airbases, located near the India–China border in Ladakh.
Key Features:
Altitude: ~13,700 feet
Runway Length: 2.7 km
Project Cost: ₹218–230 crore
Aircraft Landing: C-130J Super Hercules landed during inauguration
Nyoma Airbase significantly boosts India's high-altitude operations and strategic readiness.
5. NDA wins Bihar Assembly Election 2025 with a massive majority
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has registered a landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.
Seat Summary:
BJP: 89 seats
JD(U): 85 seats
LJP: 19 seats
RJD: 25 seats
Congress: 6 seats
Others: 6 seats
Total NDA lead: 202 seats
Nitish Kumar is set to become Chief Minister again.
Maithili Thakur, the young folk singer, became the youngest MLA at 25, winning from a BJP ticket.
