Today’s Current Affairs: 17th November 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: November 17, 2025
Air-Sol Moyenne Portée-Renove
Air-Sol Moyenne Portée-Renove: For the first time, France recently published images of its latest-generation nuclear-capable supersonic air-to-surface cruise missile, the Air-Sol Moyenne Portée-Renove (ASMPA-R). It is the newest version of the ASMP family of medium‐range, supersonic, nuclear‐capable cruise missiles. It was developed by France. It is integral to France’s nuclear deterrence, forming a key part […]
Maram Naga Tribe
Maram Naga Tribe: Centre recently sanctioned Rs 9 crore under Jan Man Scheme for Maram Naga tribe development, welfare projects, and cultural preservation in Manipur. The Maram Naga tribe belongs to the Naga ethnic group, inhabiting the Northeastern part of India as well as the Western part of Myanmar. The Maram habitat falls under the […]
Checkered Keelback
Checkered Keelback: A team from the Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden recently recorded the first case of albinism in the checkered keelback (Fowlea piscator), also called the Asian water snake, in Assam. The Checkered keelback, also known commonly as the Asiatic water snake, is a medium-sized nonvenomous snake native to Asia. Scientific Name: Fowlea […]
Vrindavani Vastra
Vrindavani Vastra: The Assam Chief Minister recently left for London to initiate the process of bringing back the revered Vrindavani Vastra from the British Museum. It is a 400-year-old traditional textile from Assam, woven with the theme of Krishna’s various exploits. The childhood stories of Lord Krishna in Vrindavan, his divine pastimes, and various events […]
Ashtamudi Lake : Study
Ashtamudi Lake: Study Researchers aim to unravel mechanisms driving unique cooperation between wild dolphins and traditional fishers in Ashtamudi Lake. It is a freshwater lake located in the Kollam District of Kerala. It is the second largest lake in Kerala, after Vembanad Lake. It covers an area of around 61.4 sq.km. The lake runs over […]
Exercise Garuda 2025
Exercise Garuda 2025: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the 8th edition of the air exercise ‘Garuda 25’ with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) at Mont-de-Marsan, France. It is a bilateral air exercise conducted between India and France. It aims to refine tactics and procedures in a realistic operational environment, enabling […]
Women soldiers in its Territorial Army
Women soldiers in its Territorial Army: The Army is planning to induct women soldiers in its Territorial Army (TA) battalions.The Indian Territorial Army (TA) is a part-time voluntary military force that supports and augments the regular Indian Army. It is a second line of defence after the regular Indian Army; it is not a profession, […]
