India–UK Joint Military Exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior-25’
The joint military exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior-25’ between India and the United Kingdom has begun in Rajasthan. The exercise is being conducted at the Foreign Training Node of Mahajan Field Firing Range in Bikaner district.
Edition: 8th
Exercise duration: 17 November to 30 November 2025 (14 days)
Participants: 240 soldiers (combined strength of Indian Army and British Army)
Ajeya Warrior is a biennial exercise held since 2011.
Focus: joint operations, interoperability, counter-terrorism, desert warfare training.
Other Important Military Exercises in 2025
Garuda 25: India – France (Air Force exercise)
Mitra Shakti 2025: India – Sri Lanka
JAIMEX 25: India – Japan (maritime exercise)
Samudra Shakti: India – Indonesia (naval exercise)
IN-RoKN: India – South Korea
Konkan 2025: India – UK (naval)
Drone Kavach: Indian Army (Arunachal Pradesh)
Freedom Edge 2025: US – South Korea – Japan (trilateral)
Calcutta High Court Cancels Mukul Roy’s MLA Membership
The Calcutta High Court has cancelled the Assembly membership of TMC leader Mukul Roy under the provisions of the Anti-Defection Law.
Mukul Roy was elected as BJP MLA from Krishnanagar North in May 2021.
A few months later, he joined Trinamool Congress (TMC).
A petition was filed by Suvendu Adhikari (Leader of Opposition) and BJP MLA Ambika Roy.
The court held that joining TMC after winning on a BJP ticket is a clear violation of the Anti-Defection Law.
Earlier, Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee had treated him as a BJP MLA and rejected the disqualification plea, which the High Court has now overturned.
Anti-Defection Law – Key Points (For Exams)
Introduced by 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985.
Incorporated in the 10th Schedule of the Constitution.
Objective: Prevent party-hopping by MPs and MLAs.
Applicable to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
A member can be disqualified if they voluntarily give up membership of their party or vote against party whip without permission.
SpaceX Launches NASA’s Sentinel-6B Satellite
SpaceX has successfully launched NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite using a Falcon 9 rocket.
Objective: Accurately monitor global sea-level rise.
Developed in collaboration with US and European partners.
It will measure sea surface height with high precision, crucial for climate change and oceanographic studies.
Recently Launched Satellites (Revision List)
CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) – India
OFEC-19 / OFEK-19 – Israel
Nahid-2 – Iran
NISAR – Joint mission: India + USA
Dror-1 – Israel
ASSAMSAT – India (Govt. of Assam)
MICHIBIKI-6 – Japan
PRSC-EO1 – Pakistan (with China’s help)
GSAT-20 – India
Trishna – Joint mission: India + France
Ravindra Jadeja Reaches 4000 Test Runs & 300 Wickets
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has achieved a rare milestone in Test cricket:
4000+ runs and 300+ wickets in Tests.
He becomes:
4th player in the world to achieve this double.
2nd Indian after Kapil Dev.
Others to achieve this feat:
Ian Botham (England)
Kapil Dev (India)
Daniel Vettori (New Zealand)
Jadeja completed this record in a Test match vs South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
S. Krishnan Appointed Part-Time Chairman of J&K Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed S. Krishnan as the part-time Chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank).
Tenure: 13 November 2025 to 26 March 2028
He is currently an Independent Director on the board of J&K Bank.
Formerly served as MD & CEO of Punjab & Sind Bank.
About J&K Bank (For Static GK)
Founded: 1 October 1938
Founder: Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu & Kashmir
Headquarters: Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Type: Public Sector Bank
Majority ownership: Government of Jammu & Kashmir
Often called “RBI of Kashmir” due to its key role in the region’s financial system.
UN Report: One Woman Dies of Cervical Cancer Every Two Minutes
A United Nations report states that globally one woman dies every two minutes due to cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable if detected early.
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection is the main cause.
It is the second most common cancer in women worldwide.
Prevention tools:
HPV vaccination
Regular screening tests (Pap smear, HPV DNA tests)
Early detection and timely medical treatment
Quick Concept – What is Cervical Cancer?
Cancer of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
Symptoms are often silent in early stages, making screening critical.
20th International Tripitaka Chanting Ceremony at Bodh Gaya
The 20th Annual International Tripitaka Japa Ceremony will be held from 2–13 December 2025 at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
For the first time, 17 Buddhist organisations from India are collectively organizing the event.
Buddhist monks, nuns, and devotees will collectively chant the Pali Canon (Tripitaka).
The Mahabodhi Temple is regarded as the holiest Buddhist site, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.
After the ceremony, a “Commemorative Walk of Buddha’s Footprints” will be held on 13–14 December 2025.
16th Finance Commission Submits 2026–31 Report
The 16th Finance Commission has submitted its report for the period 2026–31 to President Droupadi Murmu on 17 November 2025.
The report recommends:
Tax devolution formula between Centre and States for the next 5 years.
Grants-in-aid for states and local bodies.
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution.
Constituted every 5 years by the President of India.
First Finance Commission: Established in 1951.
Chairman of 16th Finance Commission: Arvind Panagariya.
Bangladesh ICT Sentences Sheikh Hasina to Death
On 17 November 2025, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death.
Charges: Crimes Against Humanity.
Related to alleged violent crackdown on student-led protests during July–August 2024.
Around 1,400 people were reported killed in the violence.
Former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has also been awarded the death penalty in the same cases.
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Archer Kushal Dalal Wins GT Open Indoor World Series 2025
Indian archer Kushal Dalal has won the men’s compound category title at the GT Open Indoor World Series 2025 held in Strassen, Luxembourg.
Defeated former World No. 1 Stefan Hansen (USA) in a double shoot-off in the final.
Earlier in 2025, Kushal Dalal had already won two gold medals at the Asia Cup.
This achievement boosts India’s profile in compound archery at the global level.