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Daily Current Affairs – 3 November, 2025

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3 Nov 2025

    Degradation of Social Platforms

    Context

  • ‘Enshittification’ is a term increasingly being used to describe how your digital experiences, services, and transactions have become worse over time.

    • What is Enshittification?

  • In 2022, the Canada-born author and activist Cory Doctorow coined the term “enshittification.” 
  • It refers to the systematic decline in quality and fairness of digital platforms due to profit-maximizing behaviour by tech companies.
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    Towards Universal Healthcare

    In News

  • Investing in healthcare boosts resilience and productivity, helping India achieve affordable universal care and a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

    • Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

  • Universal health coverage (UHC) means that all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship. 
  • It covers the full continuum of essential health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care across the life course.
  • It is a central goal of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, reaffirmed by global leaders in 2019 as essential to sustainable development. 
  • The WHO aims to extend UHC to 1 billion more people by 2025, alongside improving health emergency protection and overall well-being.
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    The Blue Cities Paradigm: Reimagining India’s Maritime Future

    Context

  • Around the world, leading maritime hubs are transforming into “blue cities”. 

    • What are Blue Cities?

  • Blue Cities refer to coastal or port cities that integrate ocean-based economic activities with sustainable urban development. 
  • The concept is rooted in the idea of a “Blue Economy” — using ocean resources for economic growth while preserving the health of marine ecosystems.
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    Should India Allow Regulated Stablecoins?

    Context

  • Rupee-backed stablecoins regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could revolutionize payments, remittances, and cross-border transactions, if the regulatory framework aligns with innovation.

    • What Are Rupee Stablecoins?

  • Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a fixed value by being tied to a reserve asset — typically fiat currencies like the US dollar or Indian rupee.
  • A rupee stablecoin aims to be pegged 1:1 to the Indian rupee, offering the benefits of crypto (speed, programmability, global reach) without the volatility.
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    National Beekeeping & Honey Mission

    In News

  • India’s honey sector is undergoing a structured transformation as the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) continues to scale scientific beekeeping across the country.

    • National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)

  • It is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India for the overall promotion and development of scientific beekeeping and the production of quality honey and other beehive products.
  • It is  implemented through the National Bee Board (NBB) and was announced under the banner of Atmanirbhar Bharat with a total budget outlay of ₹500 crore for three years (FY 2020–21 to 2022–23). 
  • It has since been extended for another three years (FY 2023–24 to 2025–26) with a remaining budget of ₹370 crore from the original allocation.
  • It was launched as a part of the “Sweet Revolution”, an ambitious initiative aimed at promoting apiculture to accelerate the production of quality honey and boost farmers’ income through scientific and organized beekeeping.
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    Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund

    Context

  • PM Modi launched the ₹1 Lakh Crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund while inaugurating the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 in New Delhi. 

    • About the scheme

  • The scheme has an outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore over 6 years, with Rs 20,000 crore allocated for FY 2025–26, funded from the Consolidated Fund of India. 
  • The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will serve as the nodal department for implementation of the RDI Scheme.
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    ISRO’s LVM3 Rocket Launches GSAT-7R

    Context

  • The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Indian Navy’s advanced communication satellite GSAT-7R (CMS-03) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

    • About the GSAT-7R Satellite

  • Gsat-7R an indigenously developed satellite, weighing approximately 4,400 kg, is India’s heaviest communication satellite to be launched from the country to date.
  • It is designed to replace Gsat-7 (Rukmini), which was launched in 2013 and is primarily dedicated to the Indian Navy.
  • ISRO launched the rocket aboard its most powerful launch vehicle, the LVM3, on its M5 mission.
  • The satellite had been successfully inserted into a geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO).
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    News in Short – 3 November, 2025

    In News

  • UNESCO designated Lucknow as a Creative City of Gastronomy, recognizing its rich and diverse culinary heritage, particularly its famed Awadhi cuisine.

    • UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

  • The UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy designation celebrates cities with rich culinary traditions and innovative food cultures that contribute meaningfully to sustainable urban development. 
  • This recognition is part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), which promotes cooperation among cities that prioritize creativity in areas like music, literature, design, and gastronomy.
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