Today's Brief 5/11/2025

1 .The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

General Studies Paper-II (250 Marks) – Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations

 has taken the lead among Indian universities in the QS World University Rankings 2026, achieving an impressive global rank of 123,

which marks a significant jump of 27 places from its previous position. India demonstrated a strong overall performance, featuring a total of 54 institutions in the global list, making it the fourth most represented nation in the rankings worldwide.

Following IIT Delhi, the other top-ranked Indian institutions include IIT Bombay at 129, IIT Madras at 180 (a major leap of 47 places), IIT Kharagpur at 215, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore at 219, and IIT Kanpur at 222,

highlighting a concentrated strength in the country's technology and science sectors.

2 .The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is taking steps to tighten its oversight of market intermediaries by undertaking a comprehensive revamp of the old Stock Broker Regulations.

This decision was spurred by a recent series of technical disruptions at the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX). SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that the regulator is focusing on several key areas to enhance market resilience: strengthening risk management, data protection, compliance, and investor grievance redressal.

Regarding the recent four-hour trading disruption at MCX on the 28th of the previous month, a detailed investigation and root-cause analysis are currently underway, as the regulator expressed concern over the frequency of such incidents.

3.David Beckham Former England football captain David Beckham was formally invested as a Knight Bachelor by King Charles III in a ceremony at Windsor Castle, recognizing his significant contributions to sport and charity. 

The journey to the title of 'Sir David' was a long one, having been delayed for years due to a controversy stemming from leaked 2017 emails where he allegedly expressed his fury over being previously overlooked for the honour, reportedly using strong language to criticize the honours committee and also facing a "red flag" from the UK tax office over past financial investments. 

Despite these setbacks, the 50-year-old football icon, who already held an OBE, has now cemented his place as a leading figure, with his extensive philanthropic work, particularly as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, 

4 .Zohran Mamdani : Democrat Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election, becoming the city's first Muslim, first South Asian, and youngest mayor in over a century.

The State Assembly member defeated both former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, driven by a grassroots progressive coalition.

5 .International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2025) :

(General Studies-III (250 marks)Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management)

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will host the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2025) on November 11 and 12 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The conference is a key part of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) to establish the country as a global hub for the clean fuel. It will convene global stakeholders, including senior government officials and industry leaders, to discuss scaling up production, developing infrastructure, building market demand, and ensuring a coordinated, accelerated implementation of the Mission.