Daily Current Affairs – November 12, 2025 (Bihar Exit Polls, World Pneumonia Day)

1. Important Days (முக்கிய தினங்கள்)

1. World Pneumonia Day (உலக நிமோனியா தினம்)
   • News: Observed globally to raise awareness about pneumonia, which remains the leading infectious killer of children under five.
   • Key Fact for Exam: The 2025 theme is “Championing the Fight to Stop Pneumonia”. It aligns with the WHO’s goal to end preventable pneumonia deaths by 2030.
2. Public Service Broadcasting Day (Jan Prasaran Diwas)
   • News: Commemorated to mark the first and only visit of Mahatma Gandhi to the studio of All India Radio (AIR), Delhi in 1947.
   • Key Fact for Exam: Gandhi addressed the refugees from Pakistan stationed at Kurukshetra. This day highlights the role of public media in democratic societies.

2. National Affairs (இந்தியா)

1. Bihar Exit Polls Predict Tight Contest
   • News: Following the conclusion of Phase 2 polling on Nov 11, major news agencies released Exit Poll data today.
   • Key Fact for Exam: Most polls predict a hung assembly or a very narrow margin between the incumbent alliance and the opposition. Counting is on Nov 14.
2. Parliament Winter Session Dates Announced
   • News: The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) recommended holding the Winter Session from December 4 to December 22, 2025.
   • Key Fact for Exam: Key bills listed include the “Digital India Act” (replacing the IT Act 2000) and amendments to the Insurance Act.
3. Supreme Court Ruling on ‘Stubble Burning’
   • News: The SC today pulled up the Punjab and Haryana governments for failing to control farm fires, as Delhi’s AQI remains severe.
   • Key Fact for Exam: The court suggested linking MSP (Minimum Support Price) benefits to stubble management compliance.
4. PM Inaugurates Tribal Heritage Corridor
   • News: Prime Minister inaugurated the first phase of the “Birsa Munda Tribal Heritage Corridor” in Jharkhand via video conferencing today.
   • Key Fact for Exam: Nov 15 is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (Tribal Pride Day); this inauguration precedes that event.
5. Railways: Vande Bharat Sleeper Update
   • News: The Railway Ministry confirmed that the new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will commence commercial runs on the Delhi-Mumbai route starting December 2025.
   • Key Fact for Exam: These trains are designed to replace the Rajdhani Express with a speed potential of 160 kmph.

3. Tamil Nadu Specific (தமிழ்நாடு – TNPSC Special)

1. Northeast Monsoon Intensifies: Red Alert in Delta
   • News: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, issued a Red Alert for Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, and Thanjavur districts due to a low-pressure area forming in the Bay of Bengal.
   • Key Fact for Exam: The Northeast Monsoon (Oct-Dec) contributes approx 48% of Tamil Nadu’s annual rainfall.
2. CM Launches ‘Illam Thedi Kalvi’ Phase 4
   • News: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the 4th phase of the Illam Thedi Kalvi (Education at Doorstep) scheme in Chennai today.
   • Key Fact for Exam: This phase focuses specifically on bridging the learning gap in mathematics for middle school students.
3. Foxconn Employee Hostel Inaugurated
   • News: A mega residential complex for 18,000 women employees of Foxconn was inaugurated at Sriperumbudur today.
   • Key Fact for Exam: It is named “Valluvar Arangam” and is part of the state’s drive to improve industrial housing infrastructure.
4. Kilambakkam Terminus: New AC Lounge
   • News: To handle the Sabarimala pilgrim rush, a new air-conditioned waiting lounge was opened at the KCBT (Kilambakkam) Bus Terminus today.
   • Key Fact for Exam: KCBT (Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus) is the new southern gateway for Chennai transport.
5. TN-Kerala Water Talks
   • News: A high-level committee meeting between Tamil Nadu and Kerala officials was held regarding the Parambikulam-Aliyar Project (PAP) water sharing.
   • Key Fact for Exam: The dispute revolves around the revision of the 1958 agreement.

4. Economy (பொருளாதாரம்)

1. Retail Inflation (CPI) Data Released
   • News: India’s retail inflation for October 2025 rose slightly to 5.1% (from 4.8% in Sept), driven by rising vegetable prices.
   • Key Fact for Exam: The data is released by the NSO (National Statistical Office). It remains within the RBI’s tolerance band of 2-6%.
2. IIP Growth Slumps
   • News: The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for September 2025 showed a growth of only 3.2%, an 8-month low.
   • Key Fact for Exam: The manufacturing sector showed sluggish growth, impacting the overall index.
3. Sensex & Nifty Rally
   • News: Stock markets rallied today, with Sensex gaining 600 points, reacting positively to global cues and cooling US inflation expectations.
4. Direct Tax Collections Surge
   • News: CBDT released data showing Net Direct Tax collections have crossed ₹11 Trillion for the current fiscal year (FY25-26) so far.
   • Key Fact for Exam: This marks a 18% Year-on-Year growth, indicating strong corporate earnings.
5. RBI Penalty on Cooperative Banks
   • News: RBI imposed monetary penalties on three cooperative banks in Gujarat for non-compliance with KYC norms.

5. Science & Technology (அறிவியல் & தொழில்நுட்பம்)

1. SpaceX Starship Test Flight
   • News: SpaceX successfully conducted a static fire test of its Starship booster today, targeting a launch later this month.
   • Key Fact for Exam: Starship is the vehicle selected by NASA for the Artemis III mission to land humans on the Moon.
2. Google DeepMind’s ‘AlphaFold 4’ Update
   • News: Google DeepMind announced an update to its AlphaFold AI model, now capable of predicting protein-DNA interactions with 90% accuracy.
   • Key Fact for Exam: This breakthrough aids in faster drug discovery for genetic diseases.
3. New Gecko Species Discovered in Western Ghats
   • News: Researchers from IISc Bengaluru identified a new species of gecko in the Agasthyamalai hills.
   • Key Fact for Exam: Named Cnemaspis agasthya, it is endemic to the southern Western Ghats.
4. India’s First ‘Green Steel’ Pilot
   • News: The Ministry of Steel approved a pilot project in Odisha to produce steel using Green Hydrogen instead of coking coal.
   • Key Fact for Exam: This is crucial for India’s target to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2070.
5. Cyber Security: ‘DarkGate’ Malware
   • News: A new wave of ‘DarkGate’ malware attacks targeting Indian financial institutions was reported by cybersecurity firms today.

6. Sports (விளையாட்டு)

1. Kumamoto Masters Japan (Badminton) Begins
   • News: The BWF Super 500 tournament kicked off in Japan today.
   • Key Fact for Exam: PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen cleared their opening rounds comfortably.
2. ATP Finals: Sinner vs Alcaraz
   • News: In a high-voltage group match in Turin, Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets.
   • Key Fact for Exam: Sinner is currently the World No. 1 in men’s tennis (2025 rankings).
3. Women’s Asian Champions Trophy (Hockey)
   • News: India defeated South Korea 3-1 in their group stage match held in Ranchi today.
   • Key Fact for Exam: Sangita Kumari scored a brace (two goals).
4. Pankaj Advani Wins Billiards Title
   • News: Indian cueist Pankaj Advani won his 28th World Billiards title at the IBSF World Championships in Doha today.
   • Key Fact for Exam: He defeated fellow Indian Sourav Kothari in the final.
5. Formula E: Hyderabad Race Doubtful
   • News: FIA expressed concerns over the logistics for the upcoming Hyderabad E-Prix scheduled for Feb 2026.
   • Key Fact for Exam: Hyderabad hosted India’s first-ever Formula E race in 2023.

7. International (சர்வதேச நிகழ்வுகள்)

1. ASEAN Summit 2025 Preparations
   • News: Malaysia (The 2025 ASEAN Chair) unveiled the agenda for the upcoming summit, focusing on “Digital Economy & Green Growth”.
   • Key Fact for Exam: ASEAN consists of 10 member states. Timor-Leste is in the process of becoming the 11th member.
2. US-China Trade Talks Resume
   • News: Trade representatives from Washington and Beijing met in Geneva today to discuss tariff adjustments on EV batteries.
3. Iceland Volcano Eruption
   • News: A new fissure eruption began on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland today, leading to the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon area.
   • Key Fact for Exam: Iceland is known as the “Land of Fire and Ice” due to its high volcanic activity.
4. UK Inflation Data
   • News: The UK reported a drop in inflation to 2.1%, signaling stabilization in the British economy.
5. Global Carbon Budget Report 2025
   • News: The report released today at COP30 pre-talks indicates that global CO2 emissions have risen by 0.8% in 2025.
   • Key Fact for Exam: It warns that the 1.5°C threshold is likely to be breached permanently within 6 years at current rates.