Current Affairs - Places

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.

The International Conference on “Libraries Empowering Communities – Global Perspectives” was organised at Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram on November 2–3, 2025, commemorating 80 years of Kerala’s library movement initiated by the P. N. Panicker Foundation. The event gathered librarians, policymakers, and global experts to discuss the evolving role of libraries in promoting literacy and access to knowledge. Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan highlighted libraries as “temples of learning,” emphasizing their importance in fostering digital literacy, critical thinking, and combating misinformation in the modern age of technology and information overload.

The International Salinity Conference 3.0, WE-CARE 2025, was inaugurated at the ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI) in Old Goa. The event gathers 150 delegates from India and several SAARC and AARDO member nations, including Japan, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Dubai, Oman, Kenya, Ghana, Zambia, Gambia, Eswatini, and Lebanon. Hosting the conference in Goa highlights its role as an important hub for international collaboration in addressing global salinity issues, promoting research exchange, and fostering sustainable agricultural practices across diverse regions.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Deep Sea Fishing Vessels' at Mazgaon Dock in Mumbai under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. This initiative aims to enhance the fishing infrastructure and boost marine productivity. Over the next five years, the government plans to distribute 200 deep-sea fishing vessels on a cooperative basis across India. The program is a major step toward empowering fishermen, modernizing the fisheries sector, and improving the livelihoods of coastal communities while promoting sustainable fishing practices.