Current Affairs 22 November 2025

UAE ranks as the globe’s third-biggest humanitarian donor in 2025.

• UAE ranks 3rd globally in humanitarian aid for 2025.
• Contributed $1.46 billion, accounting for 7.2% of global UN-tracked aid.
• Data from UNOCHA’s Financial Tracking Service (FTS) confirms the ranking.
• Positioned behind only the U.S. and the EU, surpassing all other countries.
• Reflects the UAE’s rapid crisis response and commitment to sustainable global development.

India’s Forex Reserves Set to Hit a New Record High.

• Forex reserves rose by $5.54 billion to $692.57 billion in the week ending November 14, 2025.
• Marks a new all-time high for India’s foreign exchange reserves.
• Increase follows a $2.70 billion drop in the previous week.
• Sharp jump in gold reserves was the primary driver of the rebound.
• Data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch Wins Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand.

• Fatima Bosch of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand, showcasing resilience in overcoming dyslexia and ADHD.
• Miss Venezuela was named second runner-up, Miss Philippines was the third runner-up, and Miss Côte d’Ivoire finished fourth.
• India’s Manika Vishwakarma did not make it to the Top 12, continuing India’s wait for the crown since Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu’s win in 2021.

India Implements Major Labour Reforms with Four New Labour Codes.

• India's Government made the four Labour Codes effective on 21 November 2025, marking a historic reform in the labour sector.
• The new codes consolidate 29 labour laws into simplified, modern frameworks, aiming to strengthen worker protection, expand social security, and create a business-friendly environment.

India and Israel Sign ToR to Initiate Free Trade Agreement Talks.

• India and Israel have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to begin negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Tel Aviv.
• The ToR was signed by Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, and Nir Barkat, Israel’s Economy and Industry Minister.
• This agreement marks the first step in shaping a comprehensive FTA.