- DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION (DPDP) RULES 2025 NOTIFIED
SUBJECT: POLITY
- The Government of India notified the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 on November 14, operationalising the DPDP Act, 2023 in full.
- The rules detail procedures for consent management, data fiduciary obligations, rights of data principals, and breach reporting mechanisms.
- A fully digital Data Protection Board of India will handle adjudication, imposing penalties up to ₹250 crore for violations.
- Exemptions apply for government agencies in national security and certain startups during transition periods.
- The framework aligns with the Supreme Court’s K.S. Puttaswamy judgment recognising privacy as a fundamental right.
- Concepts: Article 21 – Right to privacy; Balance between data innovation and individual rights in a digital economy.
- MoD SIGNS ₹2,095 CRORE CONTRACT FOR INVAR ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES
SUBJECT: DEFENCE
- Ministry of Defence inked a ₹2,095.70 crore deal with Bharat Dynamics Limited for procuring INVAR Anti-Tank Guided Missiles under Buy (Indian) category.
- These missiles will equip T-90 Bhishma main battle tanks of the Indian Army with enhanced firepower.
- INVAR offers tandem warhead capability to defeat explosive reactive armour, with a range of up to 5 km.
- The contract boosts indigenous missile production and reduces import dependence in critical armament.
- Part of ongoing efforts to modernise armoured formations amid border tensions.
- Concepts: Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence; Positive indigenisation lists and role of DPSUs like BDL.
- JANJATIYA GAURAV DIVAS CELEBRATED ON BIRSA MUNDA’S 150TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
SUBJECT: NATIONAL ISSUES
- November 15, 2025 marked Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
- Prime Minister paid tributes, highlighting Munda’s role in tribal resistance against British colonial exploitation.
- Events focused on tribal welfare schemes, cultural preservation, and empowerment of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.
- Government announced new initiatives for tribal education, health, and skill development in aspirational districts.
- Emphasis on implementing Forest Rights Act and PESA in tribal areas.
- Concepts: Fifth Schedule areas; Tribal sub-plan and recognition of tribal heroes in national mainstream.
- MoD PROCURES NEW-GENERATION AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLES
SUBJECT: DEFENCE
- DRDO-developed man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) inducted to enhance Indian Navy’s undersea surveillance.
- These AUVs feature advanced sensors for mine detection, ISR, and seabed mapping in contested waters.
- Capable of operating at depths beyond 500 metres with extended endurance and swarm capabilities.
- Strengthens anti-submarine warfare and maritime domain awareness in the Indian Ocean Region.
- Aligns with Navy’s push for indigenous unmanned systems under Project 17A and beyond.
- Concepts: Blue-water navy aspirations; Role of unmanned systems in modern naval warfare.
- INDIA OBSERVES JANJATIYA GAURAV DIVAS WITH FOCUS ON TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT: NATIONAL
- Nationwide programmes held to honour Bhagwan Birsa Munda, leader of the Ulgulan movement against land alienation.
- President and PM addressed events, launching portals for tribal artisans and eklavya model residential schools expansion.
- Special grants announced for tribal research institutes and museums dedicated to freedom fighters from scheduled tribes.
- Highlighted progress in ST literacy rates and reduction in left-wing extremism in tribal belts.
- Renewed commitment to 100% FRA claim settlement by 2026.
- Concepts: Article 244 and Sixth Schedule; Inclusive growth and cultural identity preservation.
