current affairs today – 2 November

Mission: ISRO launched the CMS-03 communication satellite (GSAT-7R) from Indian soil.

Launch Vehicle: The satellite was carried by the LVM3-M5 rocket, nicknamed ‘Bahubali’ for its heavy-lift capability.

Significance: Weighing 4,410 kg, CMS-03 became the heaviest communication satellite launched by India into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). It will serve as a dedicated military asset for the Indian Navy.

Match: India Women faced South Africa Women in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Final.

Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.

Highlights: The final guaranteed a new champion as neither team had won the title before. India qualified after a record run chase against Australia.

Additional News: Rohit Sharma was officially ranked as the World No. 1 ODI batter.

Defense Framework: India and the U.S. signed a new 10-year defense framework to enhance military interoperability and technology sharing.

Award: The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2025 was given to 1,466 personnel for excellence in special operations and intelligence.

Regional Dialogue: The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2025 concluded in New Delhi, focusing on maritime security and underwater asset protection.

Anti-China Stand: India will host three major maritime events in February 2026 (IFR, Exercise MILAN, IONS) — excluding China, Pakistan, and Turkiye.

Power Capacity: India’s non-fossil fuel capacity has reached 51% of total power capacity (over 500 GW), achieving the COP26 Panchamrit goal five years early.

ISA Assembly: The 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly concluded — China will join ISA.

Quantum Computing: Google’s Willow chip achieved the first verifiable quantum advantage.

Digital Governance: The Union Coal Minister launched the KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and CLAMP Portal for coal supply transparency.

Investments: DP World announced a $5 billion investment to strengthen India’s maritime infrastructure.

Key Updates (Effective Nov 1): New rule allows up to four bank nominees per account, Life Certificate submission for pensioners begins, and SBI Card revises fees on third-party education payments.

US Nuclear Directive: President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year halt.

Sudan Crisis: RSF fighters killed hundreds of civilians in Darfur; the UN Security Council condemned the violence.

Gaza Truce: Ceasefire tensions rose after Israel declared the returned remains were not the expected hostages.

US-China Talks: Trump and Xi Jinping agreed on a tactical trade truce in South Korea.

Hurricane Melissa: Death toll crossed 50 in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba.

Nvidia Landmark: Nvidia became the world’s first $5 trillion company.

UK News: King Charles III stripped Prince Andrew of royal titles.

Tanzania Elections: President Hassan won with 97% votes, triggering protests.