27th November 2025 Daily Current Affairs

🏛️ National / Governance & Economy

The government has approved two major railway multi-tracking projects in Maharashtra and Gujarat, worth ₹2,781 crore, to add 224 km of track (doubling & additional 3rd/4th lines) — aimed at improving both passenger and freight connectivity under the PM Gati Shakti plan.

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) revised upward India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 7%, citing strong performance in Q1 and improving macro conditions

The government of Delhi has approved (in-principle) a plan to increase the number of revenue districts from 11 to 13 — aiming to decentralise administrative services, reduce travel/time for public services, and improve governance.

✈️ Defence / Industry / Aviation

The country’s first global-standard MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility for aircraft engines — Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) — was inaugurated near Hyderabad, covering ~45,000 sq m, with an investment of about ₹1,300 crore. This is a big push for India as an aviation MRO hub, particularly for servicing LEAP engines.

As part of defence-industry strengthening, domestic manufacturing and servicing of engines/aircraft components are expected to see a boost — aligning with broader “self-reliance” and Make-in-India objectives.

🌐 International / Global

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded in the Indian Ocean near Singapore early today — depth ~10 km. No damage or tsunami warnings have been reported so far.

🎯 Society, Skills & Education

India has joined the WorldSkills Asia Competition for the first time. A 23-member Indian contingent, across 21 skill categories, will represent the country, signalling India’s push to refine vocational & technical skills at global platforms.

🔎 Trends & Analysis

The upward revision of GDP growth forecast and the huge investments in rail, aviation MRO infrastructure, and skill-development reflect a broader government push toward infrastructure development, manufacturing & transport strengthening, and skill-building — which together could have long-term implications for India’s economic trajectory.