Current Affairs - Places

The 69th National School Games Under-19 Table Tennis Tournament has commenced in Jammu and Kashmir, bringing together nearly 400 young athletes from 34 states, union territories, and various organizations. The event is being hosted at the Gymnasium Hall of the University of Jammu, providing a competitive platform for emerging talent in table tennis. Such tournaments play a crucial role in encouraging sportsmanship, fostering youth development, and identifying potential players for higher-level competitions. By organizing the event in Jammu and Kashmir, the region continues to strengthen its position as a hub for national sporting activities and youth engagement.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is setting up a dedicated Centre of Excellence for Financial Audit in Hyderabad with the objective of modernizing and strengthening India’s audit ecosystem. This centre is expected to play a transformative role by standardizing high-quality audit methodologies, integrating advanced tools like AI and data analytics, and promoting research-driven professional development. Its establishment signals a shift from conventional sample-based audits to comprehensive data-driven evaluations, improving transparency and accountability in public financial management. By serving as an incubator of global best practices and incorporating ESG-based assessments, it aims to elevate India’s audit standards to international levels.

The National Urban Conclave 2025 was inaugurated at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, by Union Minister Manohar Lal under the theme “Sustainable Urban Development and Governance.” The event marked the launch of several key initiatives, including the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP), Urban Invest Window (UiWIN), Swachh Bharat Knowledge Management Unit, and Jal Hi Janani. DRAP aims to remediate 214 major dumpsites accounting for 80% of legacy waste. With participation from over 2,500 experts and policymakers, the conclave emphasized collaborative efforts toward cleaner, sustainable, and efficiently governed urban ecosystems in India.

The two-day National Conference on the three new criminal laws was held at the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal. Organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Academy, the event focused on ushering India into a new era of criminal justice marked by transparency, technology, and victim-centric reforms. Home Secretary Govind Mohan emphasized the government’s commitment to a secure and efficient justice system. Key discussions revolved around initiatives like e-Sakshya, e-Summon, and Nyay Shruti, which aim to modernize legal processes and ensure swift, accessible, and fair delivery of justice across the country.

The Second World Summit for Social Development took place in Doha, Qatar, from November 4–6, 2025. The event culminated in the adoption of the Doha Political Declaration, which reaffirmed global commitments to eradicate poverty, ensure decent work, and promote inclusive growth. The summit served as a key international platform to review progress on social development goals outlined in the original Copenhagen Declaration of 1995. India, represented by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, actively participated in discussions highlighting challenges faced by the Global South, especially those linked to development disparities and the transformative role of emerging technologies.