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Current Affairs 13 November 2025
Oman Joins UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Council
Oman has achieved a significant milestone by being elected as a member of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Council for the term 2025–2029. The election took place during the 43rd UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand.
This membership highlights Oman’s commitment to sustainability, environmental conservation, and fostering balance between people and nature.
The MAB Programme, initiated by UNESCO in 1971, is an international scientific effort aimed at improving the relationship between humans and their environment through research, conservation, and sustainable management of natural resources.
Key Objectives of the MAB Programme:
- Promote biodiversity conservation
- Encourage sustainable use of ecosystems
- Foster harmony between human societies and nature
About Oman:
- Capital: Muscat
- Monarch: Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said
- Location: Southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula
- Borders: United Arab Emirates (northwest), Saudi Arabia (west), Yemen (southwest)
- Water Bodies: Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman
Prime Minister Modi Attends Kalachakra Empowerment Ceremony in Bhutan
During his recent visit to Bhutan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Kalachakra Empowerment Ceremony, one of the most sacred rituals in Tibetan Buddhism. The event symbolized the deep spiritual and cultural connection between India and Bhutan, adding a religious dimension to diplomatic relations in the region.
The term Kalachakra, meaning “Wheel of Time”, originates from the Kalachakra Tantra, a text exploring time and existence on multiple levels.
Three Dimensions of Kalachakra:
- Outer Kalachakra: Describes the universe, celestial movements, and cycles of time.
- Inner Kalachakra: Focuses on the human body, energy channels, and internal time.
- Alternative Kalachakra: Involves tantric meditation techniques guiding practitioners towards enlightenment beyond time.
ICC Player of the Month – October 2025
The ICC Player of the Month Awards for October 2025 have gone to two outstanding South African cricketers, underscoring the nation’s strong cricketing form.
- Men’s Winner: Senuran Muthusamy (South Africa) – Honoured for his remarkable all-round performances in Test cricket.
- Women’s Winner: Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) – Recognized for her exceptional batting during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, hosted in India.
Runners-up:
- Men: Noman Ali (Pakistan), Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)
- Women: Smriti Mandhana (India), Ashleigh Gardner (Australia)
Voting System: The winners were selected through a combination of votes from ICC fans and an expert panel.
Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025
The Sahitya Akademi has announced the Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025, celebrating creative excellence in children’s literature across 24 Indian languages. The awards will be presented on 14 November 2025 (Children’s Day) at the Triveni Auditorium, New Delhi.
Select Awardees (by Language):
- Assamese: Mainaahantar Padya – Surendra Mohan Das
- Bengali: Ekhono Gaye Kanta Daye – Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay
- English: Dakshin: South Indian Myths and Fables Retold – Nitin Kushalappa MP
- Hindi: Ek Batey Barah – Susheel Shukla
- Marathi: Abhaimaya – Suresh Govindrao Sawant
- Malayalam: Penguinukalude Vankaravil – Sreejith Moothedath
- Tamil: Ottrai Siragu Oviya – Vishnupuram Sarvanan
- Telugu: Kaburla Devatha – Gangisetty Sivakumar
- Urdu: Qaumi Sitare – Ghazanfar Iqbal
These awards highlight India’s linguistic and literary diversity while encouraging young readers and writers.
Padma Awards 2026 – Sports Legends Nominated
As preparations begin for the Padma Awards 2026, several distinguished athletes and sports professionals have been nominated for the nation’s highest civilian honours.
Padma Vibhushan (Recommended):
- Abhinav Bindra
- India’s first individual Olympic Gold Medallist (Beijing 2008 – 10m Air Rifle)
- Five-time Olympian
- Recipient of Padma Bhushan (2009)
- Recommended by the Sports Authority of India (SAI)
- Neeraj Chopra
- Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medallist in Javelin Throw
- Winner of World Athletics Championships and Diamond League Finals
- Recipient of Padma Shri (2022)
- Recommended by SAI
Padma Shri Nominees:
- Manu Bhaker – Shooting
- Harmanpreet Singh – Hockey
- Randhir Singh – Sports Administration
- Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala – Sports Medicine
- Viren Rasquinha – Sports Development
- Sandip Pradhan – Sports Management
The nominations showcase India’s continued excellence in sports and the individuals shaping its success on the global stage.
Review Questions
1. Oman has been elected as a member of which UNESCO council for the term 2025–2029?
A. World Heritage Committee
B. International Hydrological Programme Council
C. Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Council
D. Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission
Answer: C. Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Council
2. The UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme was launched in which year?
A. 1965
B. 1971
C. 1975
D. 1980
Answer: B. 1971
3. What is the main objective of UNESCO’s MAB Programme?
A. Promoting world heritage tourism
B. Improving the relationship between humans and their environment
C. Preserving endangered languages
D. Advancing space science research
Answer: B. Improving the relationship between humans and their environment
4. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan, which significant Buddhist ritual did he inaugurate?
A. Vajrayana Ceremony
B. Bodhi Enlightenment Ritual
C. Kalachakra Empowerment Ceremony
D. Mahaparinirvana Puja
Answer: C. Kalachakra Empowerment Ceremony
5. The ICC Player of the Month awards for October 2025 were won by cricketers from which country?
A. India
B. Australia
C. South Africa
D. England
Answer: C. South Africa
6. Who was named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for October 2025?
A. Kagiso Rabada
B. Senuran Muthusamy
C. Quinton de Kock
D. Rassie van der Dussen
Answer: B. Senuran Muthusamy
7. Who won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for October 2025?
A. Laura Wolvaardt
B. Smriti Mandhana
C. Alyssa Healy
D. Sophie Ecclestone
Answer: A. Laura Wolvaardt
8. The Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 will be presented on which date?
A. 26 January 2025
B. 15 August 2025
C. 2 October 2025
D. 14 November 2025
Answer: D. 14 November 2025
9. The Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 recognizes authors writing in how many Indian languages?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 24
D. 28
Answer: C. 24
10. Which Indian sportsperson, a five-time Olympian and India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, has received the Padma Vibhushan?
A. Neeraj Chopra
B. Abhinav Bindra
C. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
D. Saina Nehwal
Answer: B. Abhinav Bindra
