Current Affairs - November 28, 2025 Current Affairs

Cyclone Ditwah is the cyclonic storm forming over the southwest Bay of Bengal and moving toward the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and southern Andhra Pradesh. It intensified from a deep depression into a cyclonic storm on November 27, 2025, and prompted the IMD to issue an orange alert for Puducherry from November 28 to December 1. The system’s projected path places several districts of Andhra Pradesh under the risk of heavy rainfall and strong winds. With increasing post-monsoon cyclonic activity in the North Indian Ocean, Ditwah has become the third storm of the season and underscores the need for enhanced disaster preparedness.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects India’s GDP growth at 6.6% for the fiscal year 2025–26, reflecting strong domestic demand, strategic reforms, and resilience against global economic uncertainties. This comes after a 6.5% growth in FY 2024–25 and a robust 7.8% expansion in Q1 of 2025–26. Key factors supporting this growth include GST reforms, which improve tax compliance and fiscal stability, as well as public infrastructure investment, digital transformation, and formalisation of the economy. Structural reforms in labour, land, education, health, and finance are also expected to sustain long-term growth.

A joint venture named Digital Connexion, involving Brookfield, Reliance Industries, and Digital Realty, announced a $11 billion investment to establish a 1 GW AI-native data centre campus in Visakhapatnam by 2030. Spanning 400 acres, the facility is designed specifically for AI workloads, equipped with GPUs, TPUs, and advanced AI processors. Its modular infrastructure will include redundant power systems and renewable-integrated cooling to ensure operational efficiency and sustainability. This investment highlights Visakhapatnam’s emergence as a key hub for high-tech infrastructure and AI-driven innovation in India, contributing significantly to the country’s digital and technological growth.

OncoMark is an AI-powered diagnostic tool developed by Indian researchers from the S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in collaboration with Ashoka University. It maps cancer’s molecular hallmarks to provide highly personalised treatment strategies and more precise diagnosis. Unlike conventional staging methods, OncoMark identifies key biological programs such as metastasis, immune evasion, genomic instability, and uncontrolled proliferation, enabling individualised therapy plans. Trained on 3.1 million single cells across 14 cancer types and validated on 20,000 patient samples, it achieves over 99% internal accuracy and more than 96% accuracy across independent datasets, marking a major advancement in precision medicine in India.

Javokhir Sindarov secured the 2025 FIDE World Cup title after an intense final against Wei Yi, where both classical games ended in draws, leading to rapid tiebreaks. Sindarov displayed exceptional composure and tactical sharpness, ultimately winning the tiebreaks 1½–½. His achievement is historic, as he became the youngest player to claim the World Cup title. The tournament, featuring 206 participants, included several dramatic encounters, major upsets, and strong performances from elite players. Sindarov’s victory, celebrated with his family and supporters, marks a defining milestone in his rapidly rising chess career.

Zoho collaborated with MapmyIndia Mappls to introduce India’s first fully indigenous geo-smart CRM, strengthening the country’s Atmanirbhar Bharat technology ecosystem. This partnership enhances Zoho CRM by integrating advanced geospatial intelligence tools such as Address Capture, Nearby Lead Finder, Location Visualisation, and Sales Route Optimisation. These features allow businesses to utilize real-time location-based insights for improved customer engagement, more efficient field operations, and smarter sales planning. The launch marks a significant milestone in India’s digital innovation landscape by merging homegrown CRM capabilities with indigenous mapping and geospatial technologies.

Jakarta has overtaken Tokyo to become the world’s most populous city, with an estimated population of 42 million in 2025, according to the UN World Urbanisation Prospects report. This change results from updated UN methodology that standardises urban population measurements and accounts for functional urban areas, including urban sprawl and regional connectivity. Jakarta’s rapid urban growth reflects broader trends in Asian megacities, where nine of the ten largest cities are located. The report highlights the increasing significance of urbanisation globally, with nearly half the world’s population now residing in cities, and projections indicating continued urban concentration by 2050.

The fifth edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2025 was held in New Delhi from 27–28 November. The event focused on “Advancing Internet Governance for an Inclusive and Sustainable Viksit Bharat” and included four major panels and twelve workshops addressing key aspects of digital governance. Day 1 took place at the India Habitat Centre, while Day 2 was held at the India International Centre. The forum was inaugurated by Union Minister of State Jitin Prasada, highlighting the importance of internet policy, digital inclusion, and governance in shaping India’s technological and socio-economic landscape.

Ramprasad Sridharan has been appointed as the new Managing Director of PUMA India, bringing with him more than 25 years of retail and brand leadership experience. His career includes senior roles at United Colors of Benetton, Clarks, and Reebok India. With his background in brand transformation, digital expansion, and consumer-focused strategy, he is expected to guide PUMA India toward stronger market positioning, enhanced digital initiatives, and a more robust retail presence. His leadership aligns with PUMA’s ambition to grow rapidly in India’s fast-expanding sportswear and lifestyle market.

Asian Paints has signed a three-year partnership with the BCCI to become Team India’s official colour partner, covering 110 matches across men’s, women’s, and domestic cricket in India. The deal integrates the brand’s home décor identity with cricket through initiatives like the Asian Paints Colour Cam and Colour Countdown, enhancing fan engagement both digitally and on-ground. This collaboration highlights the trend of non-traditional sectors leveraging cricket’s massive fanbase to create emotional connections with audiences while strengthening brand visibility. Asian Paints joins other official partners, reflecting cricket’s significance as a marketing platform in India.