Daily Current Affairs | UPSC CSE | 5 November 2025

On November 5, 2025, key current affairs included the launch of Mission LiFE, aimed at promoting sustainable living and traditional conservation practices in India. The Repairability Index Framework was introduced to support the Right to Repair movement, while the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana aims to create jobs and formalize employment. Lastly, the RDI Scheme Fund, worth ₹1 lakh crore, focuses on fostering innovation in technology and electronics.

Note: Please click here if you want to read the daily current affairs compilations of other dates.

Once you are done with the reading, you may attempt MCQs based on these topics by visiting our Daily CA MCQs page.

---

---

Mission LiFE (Lifestyle For Environment)

Why in News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighting how Mission LiFE is reviving India’s traditional and sustainable conservation practices — from Tamil Nadu’s eri tank systems to Rajasthan’s johads — by redefining them as modern acts of planetary service and responsible living.

Genesis of Mission LiFE

• Concept Origin: Introduced by PM Narendra Modi at the UNFCCC COP26 (Glasgow, 1 November 2021).
• Official Launch in India: October 2022 at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat.
• Mascot: ‘Prakriti’, the LiFE girl, symbolising sustainable and environment-friendly living.
• Global Recognition: India is the first country to include Mission LiFE in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Implementing Framework

• Nodal Agency (1st year): NITI Aayog – to curate and incubate the mission.
• Subsequent Implementation: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
• Duration: 5 years (2022–2027).
• Target (By 2028): At least 80% of villages and urban local bodies to become environment-friendly.

Vision and Philosophy

• Core Idea: Transform individual and collective behaviour towards sustainable living.
• Slogan: Lifestyle for the Planet, by the Planet, and of the Planet.
• P3 Model: Pro Planet People — citizens uniting globally to protect the environment through mindful choices.
• Global Mission: To mobilize one billion people to act for environmental protection between 2022 and 2027.

Three-Pronged Strategy of Mission LiFE

Approach	Focus Area	Objective
Demand (Behavioural Change)	Encourage individuals to adopt sustainable lifestyle habits — reuse, reduce, recycle, conserve water, energy, and natural resources.	To make sustainability a people’s movement.
Supply (Market Response)	Encourage industries to innovate eco-friendly products and sustainable packaging.	To align production with changing consumer behaviour.
Policy (Institutional Support)	Governments to frame supportive regulations, incentives, and programs.	To institutionalize sustainable consumption and production.

Traditional Practices Revived under Mission LiFE

Mission LiFE celebrates India’s indigenous conservation wisdom:

Region / State	Traditional Practice	Purpose
Tamil Nadu	Eri tank systems	Community-based rainwater harvesting
Rajasthan & Gujarat	Johads and step wells	Water recharge and storage
Nagaland	Zabo system	Terraced ponds for water conservation
Tamil Nadu	Tankaa (underground tanks)	Domestic water storage
All India	Use of kulhads (clay cups) and sal leaf plates	Biodegradable, zero-waste alternatives
Himalayan Region	Stone bunds and terrace farming	Prevent soil erosion and ensure water retention

These practices are reinterpreted as conscious climate actions under Mission LiFE.

Key Objectives

1. Promote mindful consumption and discourage wasteful behaviour.
2. Embed sustainability into daily lifestyle choices.
3. Strengthen community-led environmental stewardship.
4. Foster global collaboration towards sustainable growth.
5. Support the Paris Agreement goals through behavioural change.

Source: PIB

Read More Such Articles on eGyanPeeth!

---

Repairability Index Framework

Why in News: The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), in collaboration with MyGov and the Chair on Consumer Law at National Law University, Delhi, has launched a Logo Design Competition on “Empowering Consumers through Repairability Index.” The initiative aims to raise public awareness about India’s emerging Right to Repair movement and promote a culture of sustainability and informed consumer choice.

Background

• The Right to Repair initiative was first institutionalized in July 2022, when the Department of Consumer Affairs constituted a High-Level Committee to develop a National Framework for Right to Repair.
• On National Consumer Rights Day (24th December 2022), the Right to Repair Portal India was launched.
• In March 2024, the Department organized stakeholder consultations with major companies in four sectors — automobile, consumer durables, mobile & electronics, and farming equipment — to bring them onto the Right to Repair platform.
• The Committee submitted its final report on 3rd May 2025, recommending that smartphones and tablets should be the first product categories to come under the Repairability Index (RI) Framework.

Objective of the Framework

• Empower consumers with transparent product information.
• Reduce e-waste and environmental degradation by extending product life.
• Promote a circular economy through repairable, reusable, and sustainable products.
• Enable consumers to repair products at optimal cost rather than replace them.

Right to Repair through Repairability Index Framework

The Repairability Index (RI) is a rating system that indicates how easy it is to repair a product. The index aims to encourage manufacturers to design durable, easily repairable products and to make repair information accessible to consumers.

Initial Focus Sectors:

1. Farming Equipment
2. Mobile Phones & Tablets
3. Consumer Durables
4. Automobiles & Automobile Equipment

Repairability Index (RI): Core Parameters

The RI will be measured across six key parameters, ensuring product transparency and consumer empowerment:

Parameter	Explanation
1. Depth of Disassembly	Measures how easily a product can be taken apart for repair.
2. Availability of Repair Information	Evaluates access to repair manuals, guides, and service documentation.
3. Availability of Spare Parts	Assesses whether spare parts are available within a reasonable time and at fair prices.
4. Software Updates	Checks the manufacturer’s support for software and security updates for digital devices.
5. Tools and Fasteners	Reviews the accessibility and standardization of tools and fasteners required for repair.
6. Timeline for Repairs	Assesses turnaround time and accessibility of authorized or independent repair services.

International Context

• The Right to Repair movement originated in Europe and North America, where nations like France and the EU have already implemented similar Repairability Index systems.
• India’s adoption of this index makes it one of the first major developing economies to institutionalize the concept at a national policy level.

Source: PIB

Read More Such Articles on eGyanPeeth!

---

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojna (PMVBRY)

Why in News: NITI Aayog and the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recently conducted a seminar to raise awareness about the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) — a landmark initiative aimed at promoting job creation and formalization of employment across India.

Overview

• Launch Date: 1st August 2025
• Approved Outlay: ₹99,446 crore
• Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Labour & Employment and EPFO
• Duration: August 2025 – July 2027 (2 years)
• Objective: Generate 3.5 crore new jobs and bring informal workers into the formal economy.
• Alignment: Part of the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, focusing on inclusive and sustainable employment.

Scheme Structure

The PMVBRY consists of two components:

Part A – Incentives to First-Time Employees

• Beneficiaries:
  • Individuals registering with EPFO for the first time.
  • Annual salary up to ₹1 lakh.
  • Expected to cover 1.92 crore new employees.
• Benefits:
  • One month’s EPF wage (up to ₹15,000) in two installments:
    • 1st installment after 6 months of continuous service.
    • 2nd installment after 12 months + completion of a financial literacy programme.
  • A part of the incentive will be kept in a savings/deposit account to promote long-term savings behaviour.

Part B – Incentives to Employers

• Eligibility:
  • Employer must be EPFO-registered.
  • Must hire:
    • At least 2 new employees (if existing workforce < 50), or
    • At least 5 new employees (if workforce ≥ 50).
  • New employees must remain in service for at least 6 months.
• Benefit Slabs (per additional employee):

EPF Base Wage	Employer Incentive
Up to ₹10,000	₹1,000/month
₹10,001 – ₹20,000	₹2,000/month
₹20,001 – ₹1,00,000	₹3,000/month

• Duration:
  • Non-manufacturing sector: Up to 2 years.
  • Manufacturing sector: Extended up to 4 years to support industrial employment growth.

Background

• The Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme was conceptualized to link job creation with fiscal incentives for employers.
• Approved by the Union Cabinet in mid-2025, it was renamed as Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) to align with the broader Viksit Bharat vision.

Source: PIB

Read More Such Articles on eGyanPeeth!

---

Research Development and Innovation Scheme (RDI Scheme)

Why in News: The Government of India has launched the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund on 3rd November 2025, to promote indigenous innovation, scientific excellence, and private-sector-driven R&D.

Objective: To support research, development, and innovation (RDI) across India’s technology and electronics sectors, with a focus on building a self-reliant, globally competitive innovation ecosystem.

This scheme aims to shift India’s electronics industry from “assemble in India” to “design and innovate in India.”

Key Features

1. Total Outlay

• ₹1 lakh crore (≈ USD 12 billion)
• Long-term, multi-year funding plan for sustained innovation and industrial transformation.

2. Nodal Authority

• Implementing Body: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
• Nodal Department: Department of Science & Technology (DST)
• The ANRF acts as the central coordinating and financing institution.

3. Funding Mechanism

A two-tiered structure has been created to ensure accountability, efficiency, and private sector participation.

Tier	Function	Details
Level 1: Special Purpose Fund (SPF)	Custodian of funds	Created within ANRF to pool and manage the ₹1 lakh crore corpus.
Level 2: Fund Managers	Deployment and monitoring	SPF will allocate resources to multiple second-level fund managers who will provide long-term concessional loans or equity funding.

4. Funding Modalities

• Concessional Long-Term Loans: Offered at low or nil interest rates to encourage investment in R&D.
• Equity Financing: Targeted at startups, enabling high-risk, high-return research.
• Participation in Deep-Tech Fund of Funds: The RDI Fund may co-invest or contribute to existing innovation-focused funds.

5. Oversight and Governance

• A Group of Secretaries, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, will monitor fund allocation and performance.
• The group will also appoint fund managers, define evaluation metrics, and ensure transparency in fund utilisation.

Source: PIB

Read More Such Articles on eGyanPeeth!

---

---

Done with reading today’s notes? Now attempt MCQs based on these topics by visiting our Daily CA MCQs page.

---