1. ISRO Launches India’s Heaviest Satellite CMS-03

On 2nd November 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, onboard the LVM3-M5 heavy-lift launch vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

Key Points

• Heaviest Satellite Launched from Indian Soil: The 4,410 kg CMS-03 satellite marks ISRO’s heaviest payload launched into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) using an indigenous rocket.
• Launch Vehicle – LVM3-M5: Also known as ‘Bahubali’, this 43.5-metre-tall, three-stage launch vehicle consists of two solid strap-ons (S200), a liquid core stage (L110), and a cryogenic upper stage (C25).
• Indigenous Capability: This launch demonstrates India’s growing self-reliance in deploying heavy communication satellites, a task earlier carried out using Arianespace rockets from French Guiana.
• Mission Objective: CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite designed to provide connectivity over a wide oceanic region, including the Indian landmass.
• Operational Milestone: This is the fifth operational flight of the LVM3 series. The rocket previously launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission, which made India the first country to land near the lunar South Pole in 2023.
• Performance Capabilities: The LVM3 rocket can launch 4,000 kg payloads to GTO and 8,000 kg payloads to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

2. UIDAI Unveils ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’

On 31st October 2025, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) unveiled ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’, a forward-looking framework designed to future-proof India’s digital identity system through AI, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and Advanced Encryption technologies.

• The initiative aims to strengthen Aadhaar’s technological foundation to ensure it remains secure, scalable, and inclusive while adapting to emerging data protection and privacy standards.
• UIDAI’s long-term roadmap positions Aadhaar as a core pillar of India’s digital governance and economy, reinforcing trust and innovation in citizen services.
• A High-Level Expert Committee, chaired by Neelkanth Mishra, has been established to guide the strategic development of the Vision 2032 framework.
• The Aadhaar Vision 2032 document will define the blueprint for a next-generation Aadhaar architecture, aligning it with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and global privacy and cybersecurity standards.

3. Rohan Bopanna Announces Retirement

On 1st November 2025, Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna announced his retirement at the age of 45, concluding a remarkable professional career spanning over two decades that brought India global recognition in doubles tennis.

• Bopanna captured two Grand Slam titles — the 2017 French Open mixed doubles (with Gabriela Dabrowski) and the 2024 Australian Open men’s doubles (with Matthew Ebden).
• He became the oldest men’s doubles World No. 1 and the oldest Grand Slam champion in the Open Era, marking an extraordinary chapter in tennis history.
• In 2024, he also became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion, winning the Miami Open men’s doubles title at age 44.

4. Tri-Services Exercise ‘Trishul’

On 3rd November 2025, the Tri-Services Exercise – Trishul began under the leadership of the Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, and will continue till November 13.

• The Ministry of Defence announced that the exercise aims to validate and synchronise operational procedures across the three Services, ensuring effective joint effect-based operations in multi-domain environments.
• Exercise Trishul is being conducted on a large scale across the creek and desert sectors of Rajasthan and Gujarat, representing India’s western theatre of defence preparedness.
• The exercise will also include comprehensive maritime operations such as amphibious operations in the North Arabian Sea, showcasing India’s naval and joint operational capabilities.
• The exercise will further test Electronic Warfare and Cyber Warfare strategies, highlighting India’s preparedness in emerging and technology-driven domains of modern warfare.

5. Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan 2025

On 2nd November 2025, the 67th edition of Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan commenced with inaugural concerts held simultaneously in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, celebrating India’s rich and diverse musical traditions through a month-long nationwide festival.

• The Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan is being jointly organized by Prasar Bharati in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, reinforcing the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting India’s musical heritage.
• In New Delhi, the opening ceremony took place at Akashvani Rang Bhawan, where renowned flutist Pandit Rakesh Chaurasia captivated the audience with a soulful performance, followed by an energetic Marathi folk presentation by Nandesh Umap and his troupe.
• This year’s edition of the sammelan will feature concerts in 24 cities across India, offering a wide geographical representation and ensuring music lovers from all regions get to experience performances by leading artists.
• Throughout the month-long festival, audiences will be treated to an array of Hindustani, Carnatic, Light, and Folk music, celebrating both the classical depth and regional vibrancy of India’s musical legacy

6. Ankathi Raju

On 2nd November 2025, Eminent Scientist Ankathi Raju assumed charge as the Director of Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad — the premier Indian missile development laboratory under DRDO.

• Ankathi Raju holds a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University College of Engineering, Hyderabad, and an M.Tech. in Aeronautical Engineering (Propulsion) from IIT Bombay.
• Over his three-decade-long career, he has made pivotal contributions to India’s missile and propulsion system development programs.
• Raju played a key role in the successful demonstration of the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) propulsion system, a technology vital for long-range air-to-air missiles.

7. India Clinches Maiden Women’s ODI World Cup Title

On 2nd November 2025, India’s women’s cricket team made history by winning its first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final at the D.Y. Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, amid a packed crowd and roaring celebrations.

• On the eve of the final, captain Harmanpreet Kaur spoke of her belief in destiny and visualisation, and her team turned that confidence into reality with a commanding all-round performance on the grandest stage.
• India, batting first after a rain-delayed toss, posted a formidable total led by a century-opening partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, who added 104 runs for the first wicket.