Important Facts of the News Professor William Webster has been appointed as the UK’s new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner. The appointment was announced on 3 November 2025. Professor Webster aims to address emerging… Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner Appointed
Important Facts of the News Campaign launched on 3 November 2025 to promote free recruitment services. Only 20% of UK businesses engaged with Jobcentre Plus in the past year. 53% of employers couldn’t find suitable… No-Fee JCP Recruitment Support Offered to UK Firms
Important Facts of the News Professor William Webster appointed as Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner. Post has been vacant since August 2024. Prof Webster replaces interim commissioner Francesca Whitelaw KC. He began his 2-year… Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner Appointed
Important Facts of the News £10 million funding announced on 3 November 2025 86,021 total EV chargers in UK – 23% growth in past year 25,000+ drivers switched via £650 million Electric Car Grant… £10M Boost for EV Chargepoint Supply on Motorways
Important Facts of the News Advisory upgraded from Level 2 to Level 3 on October 31, 2025 Previous advisory issued on September 5, 2024 New “unrest” risk indicator added Key concerns: unrest, crime, terrorism,… US Raises Tanzania Travel Advisory to Level 3 Amid Rising Risks
Important Facts of the News 100% targets achieved under Special Campaign 5.0 1,984 cleanliness sites covered nationwide 52,070 physical files reviewed; 31,621 weeded out 9,035 e-files reviewed; 2,850 closed 40,257 sq. ft. office space… Special Campaign 5.0: Health Dept Hits 100% Targets
Important Facts of the News ₹1,95,936 crore gross GST collected in October 2025 4.6% annual growth compared to October 2024 ₹1,45,052 crore domestic GST collected, 2% year-on-year growth ₹50,884 crore GST from imports, up… GST Revenue October 2025 Records Strong Growth
Important Facts of the News Total release: over ₹444 crore Second instalment untied grants: ₹342.5964 crore Beneficiaries in second instalment: 20 Zilla Parishads, 296 Panchayat Samitis, 6,734 Gram Panchayats Withheld first instalment portion released: ₹101.7815… Centre Releases ₹444 Cr XV Finance Commission Grants to Odisha RLBs
Important Facts of the News Cotton sale by farmers through slot booking has started for the 2025-26 season. CCI has set criteria for opening procurement centres to enable maximum farmers to get MSP. 570 procurement… CCI Cotton Farmers MSP Guidelines for 2025-26 Season
Important Facts of the News Pending matters brought down to zero 550 files reviewed and removed 180 square feet of office space cleared 45 unserviceable electronic items identified for disposal Rs 94,501 earned through… DPE Special Campaign 5.0 Hits All Targets with Zero Pendency
Important Facts of the News Cleanliness activities took place in 5,377 spots nationwide through various offices under the department. All set goals for disposal were met completely in every category. Pending matters from lawmakers… Defence Wraps Up Special Campaign 5.0 with Major Cleanliness Wins
Important Facts of the News Sanjay Garg is a 1994-batch IAS officer from Kerala cadre. Took charge as Director General of BIS from 1 November 2025. Brings over 30 years of experience in civil… Sanjay Garg assumes charge as BIS Director General
Important Facts of the News President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly on November 3, 2025. The occasion marked the 25th anniversary of Uttarakhand’s formation as a state. Over 550 bills have been… Legislative Assemblies a Pillar of Democracy: President Murmu
New Delhi India Important Facts of the News Total approved procurement value: Rs 15,095.83 crore States covered: Telangana, Odisha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh Scheme period: Kharif marketing season 2025-26 Procurement schemes involved: PSS and PM-AASHA Telangana:… Pulses and Oilseeds Procurement Plan Approved for Four States
Important Facts of the News Campaign held from 2nd to 31st October 2025 100,000 public grievances and 1,000 CPGRAMS appeals resolved 17,352 files and e-files weeded out ₹57.77 lakh generated from scrap sales 23,287… Special Campaign 5.0: Postal Department’s Swachhata Mission
Important Facts of the News PM addresses global experts at Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave 2025 Congratulates women’s cricket team for winning India’s first Women’s World Cup India’s heaviest communication satellite successfully launched… Emerging Science Technology & Innovation Roadmap Unveiled by PM
New Delhi India Important Facts of the News Soybean prices in major producing states are trading below MSP of Rs 5,328 per quintal. Model prices are in the range of Rs 3,700 to Rs 4,700… Soybean Prices Under Pressure in India
Important Facts of the News 1365 sq. ft. of office space reclaimed through scrap removal. ₹7,35,500 generated from the scrap disposal during the campaign. 658 public grievances and 59 grievance appeals resolved. 2 references… Ayush Ministry Swachhata Drive Yields ₹7.35 Lakh, Reclaims Space
New Delhi India Important Facts of the News Indian importers have resumed purchasing green lentils from the United States. Buyers are asking exporters to renegotiate prices due to a steep decline in rates. A bumper… US Green Lentil Import
Important Facts of the News Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan expressed sorrow over a road accident in Telangana. The incident took place in Rangareddy district. The accident resulted in multiple fatalities. The Vice-President conveyed condolences… VP Radhakrishnan Telangana accident condolences