National News
1. IAF Wing Commander Accused of Leaking Classified War Plans in Honeytrap Case
- Delhi Police filed a chargesheet against Indian Air Force Wing Commander Manorath Singh Sabharwal for allegedly leaking sensitive military intelligence to a suspected Pakistani Intelligence Operative (PIO) via WhatsApp.
- According to investigators, the officer shared details regarding secret drone units, fighter jet deployments in Leh, exercises at Suratgarh’s Mahajan Field Firing Range, and installed spyware on the devices of five subordinate officers.
- A Delhi court has directed police to expedite the mandatory prosecution sanction under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 13(3) of the Official Secrets Act (OSA) before taking cognisance of the chargesheet.
2. India–Myanmar Bilateral Naval Exercise (IMNEX-26) Concludes
- The 8th edition of the India–Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX-26) concluded at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, after running from November 10 to 14.
- Indian Navy warships INS Rana and INS Sumedha participated alongside Myanmar Navy's UMS King Sin Phyu Shin.
- The exercise focused on enhancing maritime domain awareness, operational coordination, and bilateral naval interoperability in the Bay of Bengal.
3. Three Maharashtra Beaches Receive International Blue Flag Certification
- Ladghar and Guhagar beaches in Ratnagiri district, along with Shrivardhan beach in Raigad district, earned the prestigious Blue Flag eco-label for 2026–27.
- This milestone marks Maharashtra’s first-ever inclusion on the global list recognizing sustainable coastal management.
- The beaches met strict international criteria across water quality, safety, environmental education, and community-led cleanliness.
4. ISRO Conducts Static Test of Upgraded PSLV Third Stage
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully executed a ground static test of the upgraded Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) third-stage (PS3) solid motor.
- The test took place at the Static Test Facility of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
- The upgrade aims to boost payload capacity and improve reliability for upcoming commercial and scientific orbital missions.
International News
1. Global Carbon Budget 2026 Released at COP31 Summit
- The Global Carbon Project officially launched the Global Carbon Budget 2026 report during the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye.
- The report warned that the remaining carbon budget to limit global warming to 1.5°C stands at 150 billion tonnes, which could be exhausted in under four years at current emission rates.
- Among major emitters, China accounted for 32% of global fossil emissions, followed by the USA (13%), India (8%), and the EU (6%).
2. Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2027 Published
- The CCPI 2027 was released to evaluate the climate mitigation efforts and policy transparency of major global economies.
- Among G20 nations, the United Kingdom was the sole member to earn an overall "high" rating, while ten G20 members received "very low" scores.
- Saudi Arabia (65th), Russia (66th), and the United States (67th) ranked among the lowest-performing countries globally.
3. CERN Reports Evidence of Ultra-Rare Particle Decay
- Researchers at the Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) experiment at CERN reported the first evidence of a neutral beauty meson ( ) decaying into a muon and an antimuon.
- Measured at an ultra-rare rate of roughly 1.14 in 10 billion decays, the observation closely aligns with predictions made by the Standard Model of particle physics.
- The result narrows the theoretical window for undiscovered particles and forces beyond current physics models.
4. Global Microsoft 365 Cloud Outage Disrupts Operations
- A widespread Microsoft 365 service outage spanning November 12–13 disrupted Outlook, Teams, and cloud infrastructure across 74 countries and territories.
- The disruption impacted government agencies, corporate networks, and airline operations worldwide before traffic rollbacks restored services.
- Microsoft confirmed that the technical failure was caused by server responsiveness issues under resumed traffic rather than a cyberattack.
5. India Contributes $170 Million to Boost Global Health Initiatives
- India announced a financial pledge of $170 million toward international global health programs aimed at strengthening pandemic preparedness and equitable healthcare access.
- The funding prioritizes vaccine supply chains, primary healthcare infrastructure, and disease surveillance in developing nations.
- The commitment reinforces India's diplomatic push as a key health partner for the Global South.
Sports News
1. India Clinches U-19 Asia Cup Title in Thriller Against Pakistan
- India defeated Pakistan by 1 wicket in a last-over thriller on November 14 to lift the Under-19 Men's Asia Cup trophy.
- Chasing a competitive target, India's lower-order batters held their nerve under pressure to seal a dramatic victory.
- The win extends India's dominant record as the most successful nation in the tournament's history.
2. IOC Expresses Concern Over IOA Electoral Process
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a stern statement expressing disappointment over alleged irregularities and disputes surrounding the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) elections.
- Following complaints of external interference and candidate withdrawals by IOA President P.T. Usha, the IOC urged strict adherence to the Olympic Charter.
- The dispute comes ahead of an Indian delegation's scheduled presentation to the IOC Future Host Commission on November 26 regarding Ahmedabad's 2036 Olympic bid.
3. India Advances to SAFF Championship Final
- The Indian men's senior football team survived a late surge from Bhutan to secure a hard-fought victory in the SAFF Championship semifinal.
- India controlled possession through the opening hour before withstanding late counter-attacks to book their spot in the title clash.
- The Blue Tigers will look to defend their regional crown in the tournament final.
4. ICC Confirms Nine-Team World Test Championship Format Through 2031
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) finalized plans to retain the current nine-team format for the World Test Championship (WTC) cycles up to 2031.
- The decision rules out immediate expansion or a two-tier division structure for Test cricket's flagship league.
- Each participating nation will continue playing six series—three home and three away—per two-year cycle to qualify for the final.
