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Current Affairs 03rd November 2025
1. India Win First-Ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Title
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India's Dominant Performance: India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final, securing their first-ever Women's ODI World Cup title. The Indian team posted a strong total of 298/7 in 50 overs.
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Deepti Sharma's All-Round Brilliance: Deepti Sharma was awarded Player of the Match for her all-round performance, taking 5 wickets for 39 runs and scoring 58 runs with the bat. She was also named Player of the Tournament, finishing with over 300 runs and 19 wickets in the competition.
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Shafali Verma's Match-Winning Knock: Shafali Verma's scintillating 87-run knock, featuring 7 fours and 2 sixes, set the stage for India's victory. Her partnership with Smriti Mandhana (45) gave India a solid foundation, and her wicket-taking spell in the middle overs further tightened India's grip on the match.
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South Africa's Collapse: Despite Laura Wolvaardt's valiant century (101 off 98 balls), South Africa's batting order crumbled under pressure, losing wickets at regular intervals. Deepti Sharma's breakthroughs, including the dismissal of Wolvaardt, proved decisive in the match.
2. India Launches Heaviest Comsat CMS‑03 on LVM3‑M5 Rocket
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Launch Details: India's heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, was launched by ISRO using the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota. This mission boosts India's communication capabilities and strategic network within the nation and beyond.
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Satellite Capabilities: CMS-03 will enhance connectivity, maritime awareness, and digital amenities for millions. It will also provide secure communication networks, maritime domain monitoring, and disaster communication support.
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Rocket's Nickname: The LVM3-M5 rocket was hailed as a "Bahubali" lifter for carrying India's heaviest communication payload to orbit, demonstrating India's growing space capabilities.
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Government Reactions: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praised ISRO's achievement, saying "ISRO keeps setting new records." Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia noted that the mission showcases India's perseverance and technical vision in space exploration.
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Impact on India's Space Program: The successful launch of CMS-03 marks a significant milestone in India's space program, demonstrating its ability to develop and launch heavy-payload satellites.
3. ISRO to Launch Indian Navy’s Advanced GSAT-7R Satellite
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Launch Details: ISRO is set to launch the GSAT-7R satellite on board the LVM3 spacecraft from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The launch is scheduled for 5:26 PM on November 2, 2025.
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Satellite Capabilities: The GSAT-7R satellite will provide robust telecommunication coverage across the Indian Ocean Region, enabling secure voice, data, and video connectivity. It will link ships, submarines, aircraft, and Maritime Operations Centres through a seamless high-bandwidth network.
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Advanced Features: Weighing approximately 4,400 kg, GSAT-7R is India's heaviest communication satellite to date. It incorporates several state-of-the-art indigenous components tailored to meet the operational needs of the Indian Navy.
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Strategic Importance: The launch of GSAT-7R marks a significant step in strengthening the Navy's space-based communications and maritime domain awareness network. It will enhance the Navy's capacity to coordinate real-time operations, improve situational awareness, and support long-range missions.
4. Vishvajit Sahay Assume Charge as CG of Defence
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Appointment: Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed charge as CGDA on November 1, 2025, bringing over three decades of experience in defence finance and public administration.
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Experience: Sahay has served in several key positions, including Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser in the Department of Science and Technology, Joint Secretary in the Department of Heavy Industry, and Finance Manager (Acquisition Wing) in the Ministry of Defence.
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Defence Accounts Expertise: Within the Defence Accounts Department, Sahay has held pivotal assignments such as Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions) in Prayagraj, Joint CGDA, and Special CGDA, showcasing his expertise in defence finance.
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International Exposure: Sahay has represented India at international training forums, including Cambridge University, UK, and the George C. Marshall European Centre for Security Studies, Germany, highlighting his global perspective on defence and finance.
5. Indian Tennis Star Rohan Bopanna Announces Retirement
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Final Match: His last professional match on the Tour was at the Paris Masters, where he and partner Alexander Bublik lost in the opening round earlier that week.
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Oldest World No. 1: In January 2024, at the age of 43, he became the oldest player in ATP history to debut as the men's doubles World No. 1.
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Second Grand Slam: He won his second Grand Slam title—his first in men's doubles—at the 2024 Australian Open with partner Matthew Ebden, making him the oldest man in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam men's doubles title.
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First Grand Slam: He won his first Grand Slam in mixed doubles at the 2017 French Open with Gabriela Dabrowski.
6. Avani Lekhara Wins Gold at 2025 Para Shooting World Cup
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Gold Medal Win: Avani Lekhara clinched the gold medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 category at the 2025 Para Shooting World Cup in Al Ain, Dubai, showcasing her exceptional shooting skills.
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Dramatic Comeback: Lekhara made a stunning comeback in the final, overtaking Anna Besnon of Sweden with a remarkable shot of 10.5 on her last attempt, securing a total score of 249.6 points.
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Consistency and Focus: Anna Besnon finished with 249.3 points, securing silver, while Thailand's Wannipa Leungvilai took bronze, demonstrating Lekhara's strong mental game and precision.
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Double Podium for India: The event also saw another Indian, Akash, win gold in the Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 category, while Sandeep Kumar secured silver, highlighting India's growing dominance in para shooting.
7. India achieved the milestone of crossing 500 Gw in total power capacity
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Total Power Capacity: India's total installed electricity capacity has surpassed 500 GW, reaching 500.89 GW as of September 30, 2025. This milestone reflects the country's progress in expanding its energy infrastructure to meet growing demand.
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Non-Fossil Fuel Dominance: Non-fossil fuel sources, including renewable energy, hydro, and nuclear power, account for over 51% of the total capacity, with 256.09 GW of the total power mix. This marks a significant shift towards cleaner energy sources.
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Renewable Energy Milestone: On July 29, 2025, renewable energy met 51.5% of India's total electricity demand, generating 203 GW of power. This demonstrates the growing reliability and capacity of renewable energy in meeting India's power needs.
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COP26 Goal Achievement: India has achieved its COP26 goal of having 50% of its installed electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, five years ahead of schedule. This showcases India's commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and transitioning to cleaner energy.
8. Ayushman Bharat Became the World’s No. 1 Health Scheme
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Largest Health Assurance Scheme: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) is the world's largest health assurance scheme, providing health coverage to over 12 crore families, or nearly 55 crore individuals, with a coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family annually.
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Free Health Coverage for Seniors: The scheme provides free health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family for senior citizens aged 70 and above, benefiting around 6 crore senior citizens across 4.5 crore families.
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Convergence with ESIC: AB PM-JAY has partnered with the Employee's State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to create a synergy between the two schemes, allowing beneficiaries to access services at each other's empanelled hospitals.
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Achievements: AB PM-JAY has significantly improved healthcare accessibility across India, with 49% of the Ayushman cards issued to women and 3.61 crore hospital admissions utilized by women.
9. Shri Ankathi Raju, Distinguished Scientist appointed as Director, DRDL
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Background: Ankathi Raju is a distinguished scientist who has been appointed as the Director of the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad, a key laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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Qualifications: Raju holds a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University College of Engineering, Hyderabad, and an M.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering from IIT Bombay, showcasing his strong technical expertise.
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Key Contributions: Over the past three decades, Raju has made significant contributions to various missile systems, including the successful demonstration of solid fuel ducted ramjet propulsion systems, design and development of liquid propulsion systems for missiles like Prithvi and Agni, and reaction control systems.
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Leadership Experience: Before joining DRDL, Raju served as the Director of the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) laboratory, where he led the design and development of advanced rocket systems and artillery guns.
10. G. Viswanathan honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
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Award Recognition: Dr. G. Viswanathan, Founder and Chancellor of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8th Annual Conclave of the Federation of World Academics in New Delhi, recognizing his enduring commitment to academic excellence and nation-building.
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Contribution to Education: Dr. Viswanathan has been instrumental in transforming VIT into one of India's leading private universities, with over 85,000 students across multiple campuses, and a strong focus on research, innovation, and industry collaboration.
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Leadership Philosophy: Dr. Viswanathan is known for his demanding work ethic, often working 12 to 15 hours a day, and believes that Indians need to work harder to compete globally, emphasizing the importance of quality education and autonomy in institutions.
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Philanthropic Initiatives: Through the Universal Higher Education Trust, Dr. Viswanathan provides scholarships to students from underserved backgrounds, ensuring that no student is denied the opportunity to pursue higher education due to financial constraints.
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