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Current Affairs 11 November 2025
India–Vietnam Joint Submarine Rescue Support Agreement
In a significant advancement in maritime cooperation, India and Vietnam have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on Mutual Submarine Search and Rescue Support and Cooperation.
The agreement was finalized during the 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue held in Hanoi, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Sr Lt Gen Hoang Xuan Chien, Vietnam’s Deputy Defence Minister.
The pact aims to enhance the ability of both nations to respond swiftly to submarine-related emergencies. It covers coordinated search and rescue operations, deployment of personnel and technical resources, and joint training programs to ensure operational readiness.
Additionally, a Letter of Intent (LoI) was signed to boost defence industry collaboration, further strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations.
World Science Day for Peace and Development 2025
Every year on 10 November, the world observes World Science Day for Peace and Development, established by UNESCO in 2001.
The event celebrates the essential role of science in promoting peace, solving global challenges, and improving the quality of life.
The 2025 theme, “Trust, Transformation, and Tomorrow: The Science We Need for 2050,” highlights the need to build public trust in science and foster innovation for a sustainable future.
The day emphasizes:
- The contribution of science in addressing global challenges like climate change, public health, and resource management.
- The importance of international collaboration to advance scientific knowledge.
- The role of science education in nurturing peace, tolerance, and sustainable development.
Bangladesh Joins the UN Water Convention
In a landmark decision, Bangladesh became the first South Asian country to accede to the UN Water Convention in 2025.
This move signifies a major shift in regional transboundary water management and is expected to influence water-sharing arrangements, particularly with India.
Bangladesh, which shares 54 rivers with India—including the Teesta and Ganga—depends heavily on these rivers for agriculture, drinking water, and ecological balance.
While Bangladesh has joined the Convention, India remains outside the agreement, preferring to manage water relations through bilateral treaties such as the Indus Waters Treaty (1960) with Pakistan and the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty (1996) with Bangladesh.
India Withdraws from Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan
India has withdrawn from the Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan, its only overseas military installation. The withdrawal, carried out in 2022 but revealed recently, marks a major strategic realignment in India’s Central Asia policy.
Originally built during the Soviet era, Ayni was modernized by India in 2002 with an investment of about $80 million. Situated around 20 km from Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor, the base provided India a strategic vantage point near Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and China’s Xinjiang province.
The exit effectively ends India’s military presence abroad, reducing its operational footprint in a region of high geopolitical importance.
23rd National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board Meeting
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hosted the 23rd NMSAR Board Meeting on 10 November 2025 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
The session focused on improving inter-agency coordination and utilizing modern technologies to strengthen India’s search and rescue (SAR) capabilities.
Key awards presented during the event include:
- Merchant Vessel Category: MV He Yuan Shun 89 (Panama-flagged vessel)
- Fishing Boat Category: Indian Fishing Boat Kedarnath Bhole
- Government-owned SAR Unit: ICG Ship Rajveer
- Ashore Unit Category: Vessel Traffic System (VTS) – Mumbai Port Authority and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)
6th National Water Awards 2024 – Winners Announced
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Paatil, announced the winners of the 6th National Water Awards at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi. These awards recognize outstanding efforts in water conservation, management, and sustainable use.
Highlights of the Winners:
| Category | Winner | State | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best State | Maharashtra | Maharashtra | First |
| Gujarat | Gujarat | Second | |
| Haryana | Haryana | Third | |
| Best District (East Zone) | Rajnandgaon | Chhattisgarh | First |
| Best District (West Zone) | Khargone | Madhya Pradesh | First |
| Best District (North Zone) | Mirzapur | Uttar Pradesh | First |
| Best District (South Zone) | Tirunelveli | Tamil Nadu | First |
| Best District (North East Zone) | Sepahijala | Tripura | First |
| Best Urban Local Body (ULB) | Navi Mumbai | Maharashtra | First |
| Bhavnagar | Gujarat | Second | |
| Nabadiganta Industrial Township | West Bengal | Third (Joint) | |
| Agra | Uttar Pradesh | Third (Joint) |
Review Questions
- When is the World Science Day for Peace and Development celebrated every
year?
A) 5 October
B) 10 November
C) 20 December
D) 12 August
Answer: B) 10 November - Which organization established the World Science Day for Peace and
Development?
A) WHO
B) UNEP
C) UNESCO
D) UNDP
Answer: C) UNESCO - In which year was the World Science Day for Peace and Development established?
A) 1999
B) 2001
C) 2005
D) 2010
Answer: B) 2001 - What is the theme of World Science Day for Peace and Development 2025?
A) Science for Sustainable Future
B) Innovation and Humanity
C) Trust, Transformation, and Tomorrow: The Science We Need for 2050
D) Science and Global Harmony
Answer: C) Trust, Transformation, and Tomorrow: The Science We Need for 2050 - India and Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on which area of
cooperation?
A) Defence Manufacturing
B) Mutual Submarine Search and Rescue Support
C) Renewable Energy Partnership
D) Space Research Collaboration
Answer: B) Mutual Submarine Search and Rescue Support - Which country became the first South Asian nation to accede to the UN Water
Convention in 2025?
A) Nepal
B) Sri Lanka
C) Bangladesh
D) Bhutan
Answer: C) Bangladesh - Which of the following statements about India and the UN Water Convention is
correct?
A) India signed the UN Water Convention in 2023
B) India has not joined the UN Water Convention
C) India and Pakistan jointly joined the Convention
D) India withdrew from the Convention in 2022
Answer: B) India has not joined the UN Water Convention - Which of the following water treaties does India rely on instead of the UN Water
Convention?
A) Brahmaputra Treaty and Sutlej Treaty
B) Indus Waters Treaty (1960) and Ganga Water Sharing Treaty (1996)
C) Mahanadi Water Treaty and Cauvery Water Agreement
D) Mekong River Cooperation Treaty
Answer: B) Indus Waters Treaty (1960) and Ganga Water Sharing Treaty (1996) - From which airbase did India withdraw, marking a shift in its Central Asia posture?
A) Farkhor Airbase
B) Ayni Airbase
C) Bagram Airbase
D) Termez Airbase
Answer: B) Ayni Airbase - Where was the 23rd National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board
meeting held in 2025?
A) Mumbai, Maharashtra
B) Kochi, Kerala
C) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
D) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
