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17th November 2025 Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 National Affairs (India)
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Supreme Court Orders for Saranda Forest
The Supreme Court has directed the state of Jharkhand to declare the Saranda Forest (Asia’s largest Sal forest) as a wildlife sanctuary.
This move is meant to protect its biodiversity and indigenous (Adivasi) heritage.
AMRIT Pharmacies Expanded
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda has launched 10 new AMRIT pharmacies across India
These pharmacies provide essential medicines and medical devices at significantly discounted rates, helping make healthcare more affordable.
National Highway Project Ambition
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) is targeting to award 10,000 km of national highway projects in FY 2025-26.
This is part of a push to improve infrastructure, connectivity, and logistics efficiency
🌐 International / Other Important News
Indo-British Military Exercise “Ajeya Warrior 2025”
The 8th edition of Ajeya Warrior, a joint India-UK army exercise, began on 17 Nov at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Bikaner.
The focus this year: counter-terror operations in semi-urban environments, including drills for drone surveillance, casualty evacuation, and mission-based field exercises.
Cultural exchanges and sports events are also part of the exercise to boost camaraderie.
Sansad Sports Festival Launched
A massive Sansad Sports Festival began on 17 Nov at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
Theme: “Fit India, Hit India” — over 1 lakh people (ages 10–60) from Jaipur are participating.
The event aims to promote grassroots sports, leadership among youth, inclusion (women & differently-abled), and community unity.
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment Deadline Extended
ONGC has extended the registration deadline for its 2025 apprentice recruitment (2,623 posts) to 17 Nov 2025.
The recruitment is under the Apprentices Act, and candidates with qualifications from class 10 to bachelor’s degree are eligible.
📅 Important Day(s)
International Students’ Day is observed on 17 November.
National Epilepsy Day (India) is also observed on 17 November to raise awareness about epilepsy, its diagnosis, and the stigma around it.
