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Daily Current Affairs 26th November 2025 Daily GK Update
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National News
UP Retains Top Spot in GI-Tagged Goods with Mathura Zari Poshak and Meerut Bugle
- Uttar Pradesh added Mathura zari poshak and Meerut bugle to its list of Geographical Indication (GI) tagged goods, maintaining its lead in India with 79 GI-tagged products, ahead of Tamil Nadu (69).
- The zari attire of Mathura, associated with Lord Shri Krishna, represents centuries of traditional craftsmanship. Thousands of artisans, including women, continue this embroidery tradition.
- The bugle of Meerut, a historical symbol of India’s independence struggle, played a key role in the 1857 revolution and continues to be used in the army, police, and schools. Meerut is globally known for manufacturing bugles, trumpets, and drums.
About Uttar Pradesh
- Capital – Lucknow
- Chief Minister – Yogi Adityanath
- Governor – Anandiben Patel
Karnataka Minister N S Boseraju unveiled the concept of “Quantum City” at Hesaraghatta
- Under the Karnataka Quantum Mission, the state has announced a Rs 1,000 crore investment to build a strong quantum ecosystem, including Quantum Hardware Park, cryogenic testing, quantum cloud clusters, and deep-tech startup zones.
- The state approved Rs 1,136 crore for establishing the Quantum Supremacy Centre in Bengaluru, supporting quantum chip fabrication and enabling the export of quantum hardware, cloud services, and skilled human resources worldwide.
- Quantum City will provide end-to-end services from research to commercialisation and has attracted international interest, including plans for the Swiss-Karnataka Quantum Collaboration Centre.
Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates Pellet Plant, Lays Foundation for K2 Bio Ethanol Project in Haryana’s Rewari
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a pellet plant and laid the foundation of the K2 Bio Ethanol plant in Rewari, Haryana, aiming to boost clean energy production from agricultural residue.
- The pellet plant will produce 240 tonnes of biomass pellets per day from stubble, supporting India’s E20 Mission and Net Zero 2070 goals, while converting crop waste into ethanol, pellets, and rural employment opportunities.
- Under the government’s new policy, biomass and MSW co-firing is mandatory for all thermal plants, helping reduce pollution, generate farmer income, and promote the use of agricultural residues like paddy straw, mustard straw, and cotton stalks for clean energy.
CBSE’s First International Sahodaya Conference in Dubai
- The first International and 31st Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes began at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, marking CBSE’s first major global expansion and bringing together over 1,000 school leaders and educators from worldwide CBSE-affiliated institutions.
- The two-day event, themed “Rooted in Wisdom, Rising with Vision: Reimagining Education through NEP 2020”, focuses on collaborative learning, holistic education, innovation in teaching, and implementation of NEP 2020 across diverse educational contexts.
- CBSE Chairperson Rahul Singh announced the introduction of standard and advanced level subjects from Class 9 onwards starting 2026-27 and unveiled the CBSE Global Curriculum 26, aiming to blend international standards with Indian values.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Opens 6th International Agronomy Congress in New Delhi
- Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the promotion of integrated farming, especially for marginal farmers, and urged agro scientists to prepare a five-year integrated farming plan at the Sixth International Agronomy Congress in New Delhi.
- He highlighted that 46% of India’s population still depends on agriculture, stressing the need for strong research, data-driven approaches, and crop diversification to strengthen the farming sector.
- The three-day International Agronomy Congress will include plenary sessions, thematic symposia, keynote lectures, poster presentations, and a Young Scientists’ Conference under the theme “Re-envisioning Agronomy for Smart Agro-Food Systems and Environmental Protection.”
International News
Oman Unveils Official Rial Symbol to Strengthen Global Financial Identity
- The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) unveiled an official symbol for the Omani Rial, aiming to standardise its representation across financial, commercial, and digital platforms while enhancing its global recognition.
- The symbol reflects Oman’s cultural heritage and economic maturity, linking the nation’s historic trade legacy with modern financial ambitions and signaling stability to international investors.
- The move aligns with Oman Vision 2040, promoting innovation, modernization, and global financial competitiveness while ensuring clarity and consistency in the Rial’s use across banking systems and economic communications.
About Oman
- Capital- Muscat
- Currency- Omani Rial
- Official language- Arabic
- Presidsent – Haitham bin Tariq
Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years
- Ethiopia’s long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted after nearly 12,000 years, sending massive ash plumes across the Red Sea toward Yemen, Oman, India, and Pakistan, and covering nearby Afdera village in ash.
- Scientists called the eruption highly unusual and understudied, noting magma movement, ground uplift, satellite indicators, and earlier activity from nearby Erta Ale as warning signs, with ash clouds rising up to 14 km into the atmosphere.
About Ethopia
- Capital- Addis Ababa
- Currency- Ethiopian Birr
- Prime minister- Abiy Ahmed Ali
Banking & Financial News
Easebuzz Gets RBI Nod to Operate as Full-Service Payment Aggregator
- Fintech firm Easebuzz has been authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a full-service payment aggregator (PA), enabling services across online, offline, and cross-border payments.
- With the approval, Easebuzz can now offer merchants online payment acceptance, in-person payments via PoS and UPI soundbox, and cross-border inward/outward transactions, supporting over 2.5 lakh merchants and processing 3 million transactions daily.
- The company reported revenue of Rs 656 crore and net profit of Rs 19 crore in FY2024-25, with an annualised Gross Transaction Value (GTV) exceeding $50 billion, reflecting RBI’s support in promoting secure, scalable, and innovative payment solutions in India.
About Easebuzz
- Founded- 2014
- Headquarters– Pune, Maharashtra
- MD and CEO- Rai Rohit Prasad
Appointments
Chitra Talwar to Become Part-Time Chairperson of Jana Small Finance Bank
- Mr Ramaseshan, the current Part-Time Chairperson of Jana Small Finance Bank, will retire on 07 February 2026 after completing the maximum permissible tenure of eight years. Mrs. Chitra Talwar will take over as the new Part-Time Chairperson from 08 February 2026 to 30 January 2028.
- Chitra Talwar, associated with the bank since January 2020 as an Independent Director, brings over 30 years of corporate experience from companies like Britannia and PepsiCo, having worked extensively in India and global markets including New York.
About Jana Small Finance Bank Limited
- Established – 2018
- Headquarters – Bengaluru
- CEO – Ajay Kanwal
Government Appoints New Executive Directors at Union Bank, Central Bank of India, and Bank of India
- The government appointed new Executive Directors (EDs) at Union Bank of India, Central Bank of India, and Bank of India for a three-year term, as per a notification dated 24 November 2025.
- Amresh Prasad, former Chief General Manager at PNB, is now ED of Union Bank of India, bringing 32+ years of experience in corporate credit, review & monitoring, and branch/zonal/head office operations.
- Ratan Kumar has been appointed ED of Central Bank of India, and Pramod Kumar Dwibedi has taken charge as ED of Bank of India, both with over 30–35 years of diverse banking experience across core operations, IT, and administrative roles.
Sports
Sarayu Velpula Becomes India’s 26th Woman Grandmaster
- Sarayu Velpula from Warangal, Telangana, became India’s 26th Woman Grandmaster (WGM) after earning her final norm at the First League of Central Serbia 2025, completing a remarkable rise in international chess.
- She achieved a historic breakthrough at the 2023 Pontevedra Masters, earning WIM, WGM, and IM norms in a single tournament, followed by her second WGM norm at the Paris IdF Masters 2025 before securing the final one in Serbia.
Previous Chess Grand Masters
- 91th – Raahul V.S. (Chennai, Tamil Nadu)
- 90th – Illamparthi AR (Chennai, Tamil Nadu)
- 89th – S. Rohith Krishna (Chennai, Tamil Nadu)
- 88th – Divya Deshmukh (Nagpur, Maharastra); 4th women
- 87th – A Ra Harikrishnan (Tamil Nadu)
- 86th – L.R. Srihari (Tamil Nadu)
India Wins Second Consecutive Women’s Kabaddi World Cup After Defeating Chinese Taipei
- India clinched its second consecutive Women’s Kabaddi World Cup, defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final in Dhaka after an unbeaten run through the group stage and a strong 33–21 semifinal win over Iran.
- Chinese Taipei also entered the final unbeaten, topping Group B and defeating hosts Bangladesh 25–18 in the semifinals, while 11 countries participated in the tournament.
Important Days
25 November – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
- The day is observed annually on 25 November to raise global awareness about the violence faced by women and girls.
- It marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a worldwide campaign ending on 10 December (Human Rights Day).
- The United Nations urges governments, organizations, and citizens to work together to prevent, report, and end violence in all forms.
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