Q. Ghazala Hashmi, elected as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor in 2025, was born in which Indian city?
A. Mumbai
B. Hyderabad
C. Delhi
D. Chennai
Q: The first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, held on 6 November, was conducted across how many constituencies?
A. 100
B. 118
C. 121
D. 140
The first phase of Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 is underway today, 6 November, across 121 constituencies in 18 districts including Patna, Nalanda, and Muzaffarpur. Polling runs from 7 AM to 6 PM under tight security, with webcasting at all 45,341 booths.
Over 3.75 crore voters will decide the fate of 1,314 candidates, including 122 women. The NDA (JD(U), BJP, LJP-R, RLM) and Mahagathbandhan (RJD, Congress, Left parties, VIP) are the main contenders, while Jan Suraj Party is contesting 119 seats.
Prominent candidates include Tejashwi Yadav (Raghopur), Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha, Ram Kripal Yadav (Danapur), and newcomers Maithili Thakur and Kheshari Lal Yadav.
India-born Ghazala Hashmi has made history by becoming Virginia’s newly elected Lieutenant Governor, the first Muslim and South Asian American to hold a statewide office in the state. Born in Hyderabad, India, she moved to the U.S. at age four and won the 2025 election held on November 4, defeating Republican John Reid with 54.2% votes.
A Democrat, Hashmi began her political career in 2019 when she flipped a Republican-held Senate seat and later chaired the Senate Education and Health Committee. Her campaign focused on education reform, reproductive rights, and gun control.
As Lieutenant Governor, she will preside over the Virginia State Senate (Democrats 21–19 majority) and influence key legislative priorities. Her victory represents a powerful symbol of diversity and immigrant representation in U.S. politics, strengthening ties between Indian-American and mainstream American communities.
Q: Which Indian institution secured the highest position in the QS World University Rankings 2026?
A. IIT Bombay
B. IIT Madras
C. IIT Delhi
D. IIT Kanpur
Q: Which two Indian cooperatives topped the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025 rankings?
A. Amul and NAFED
B. IFFCO and Amul
C. KRIBHCO and Mother Dairy
D. Amul and NDDB
India’s leading cooperatives, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) and Amul, have been ranked as the top cooperatives globally based on GDP per capita performance in the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) World Cooperative Monitor 2025, announced at the ICA CM50 Conference in Doha, Qatar.
The recognition highlights Amul’s dairy cooperative model, which has strengthened rural self-reliance and improved millions of farmers’ livelihoods, showcasing India’s leadership in food security and agribusiness.
IFFCO was praised for its sustainable fertiliser production, digital innovation, and commitment to environmental stewardship. By reinvesting profits in community welfare and green initiatives, IFFCO continues to set a global benchmark for cooperative excellence.
India has achieved its best-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with 54 universities making it to the global list—up from 46 in 2025 and just 11 in 2014. This milestone places India fourth globally, after the US, UK, and China, highlighting its growing strength in global higher education.
IIT Delhi emerged as India’s highest-ranked institution, rising to 123rd, followed by IIT Bombay (129th) and IIT Madras (180th), which entered the top 200 for the first time. Education experts, including Dr. V. Kamakoti (IIT Madras) and Dr. Ashwin Fernandes (QS Asia), hailed the achievement as a reflection of India’s academic transformation and its vision to become a developed nation by 2047.
Q. The Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which event?
A. Global Science Congress 2025
B. Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025
C. Bharat Innovation Summit 2025
D. National Research Meet 2025
Q. Who has been appointed as the Director General of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) effective 1 November 2025?
A. Rajesh Kumar Singh
B. Sanjay Garg
C. Manoj Ahuja
D. Alka Upadhyaya
Sanjay Garg, a 1994-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre, has taken charge as the Director General (DG) of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) effective 1 November 2025. Before this appointment, he served as Secretary of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Additional Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education.
As DG of BIS, he will also hold the position of President of India’s National Committee in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
The Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 3 November 2025 during ESTIC 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, is a ₹1 lakh crore initiative (2025–2031) to promote private sector-led R&D and deep-tech innovation in India. Implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the strategic direction of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), the scheme aims to make India a global innovation hub.
Its objectives include fostering technological self-reliance, encouraging industry participation, and supporting strategic sectors such as AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, energy security, climate action, and the digital economy.
Key features include flexible financing options (low-interest loans, equity funding, and a Deep-Tech Fund of Funds), simplified funding access, and enhanced industry-academia collaboration. The scheme is expected to boost India’s global competitiveness, strengthen the innovation ecosystem, create high-tech jobs, and generate intellectual property assets.
Q. Which team won the Women’s World Cup title in 2025?
A. Australia
B. England
C. South Africa
D. India
Q. Which of the following is India’s heaviest communication satellite (4,410 kg) launched by ISRO on 3 November 2025 using the LVM3-M5 ‘Baahubali’ rocket from Sriharikota?
A. GSAT-7A
B. GSAT-6
C. GSAT-7R (CMS-03)
D. GSAT-9
On 2 November 2025, ISRO successfully launched the GSAT-7R (CMS-03), India’s heaviest communication satellite (4,410 kg), using the LVM3-M5 (Baahubali) rocket from Sriharikota.
The indigenously built satellite will boost the Indian Navy’s communication and maritime surveillance over the Indian Ocean Region. It is designed to operate for 15 years.
ISRO Chief V. Narayanan called it a “shiny example of Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” praising teams for executing ISRO’s heaviest-ever payload launch. The LVM3 achieved its 8th consecutive success and will be used for the upcoming Gaganyatri-2 mission.
India created history by winning their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on 2 November 2025.
Batting first after a rain delay, India scored 298/7, powered by Shafali Verma’s 87 and Deepti Sharma’s 58. Despite being on course for a 350+ total, disciplined bowling from Ayabonga Khaka (3/58) restricted them under 300.
In reply, South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt led with a valiant 101, but her dismissal in the 42nd over ended their hopes as they were bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs.
Deepti Sharma starred with the ball too, taking 5 wickets for 39 runs, completing a superb all-round performance.
Q. What is the primary objective of the Aadhaar Vision 2032 framework launched by UIDAI?
A. To link Aadhaar with voter ID cards
B. To make Aadhaar future-ready using advanced technologies
C. To replace the existing Aadhaar system with a new ID
D. To expand Aadhaar enrollment centers abroad
Q. Who founded the Arya Samaj, whose 150th anniversary was celebrated in 2025?
A. Swami Shraddhanand
B. Swami Vivekananda
C. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
D. Lala Lajpat Rai
The International Arya Mahasammelan 2025, held at Swarn Jayanti Park, Rohini (New Delhi) from October 30 to November 2, celebrated 150 years of Arya Samaj, founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati. Delegates from several countries, including the US, Netherlands, Nepal, Uganda, and Suriname, attended the event, highlighting Arya Samaj’s global influence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the gathering, describing Arya Samaj as a symbol of India’s Vedic identity and cultural resurgence. He praised Swami Dayanand for fighting social evils and colonial oppression, and noted the movement’s impact on freedom fighters like Lala Lajpat Rai and Ram Prasad Bismil.
The Mahasammelan featured Vedic chanting, cultural programs, and discussions on education, gender equality, and sustainable development. Organized by the Delhi Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, it promoted youth participation, interfaith harmony, and reaffirmed Arya Samaj’s principles of truth, universal brotherhood, and social upliftment.
Overall, the event was a global tribute to Arya Samaj’s 150-year legacy and its enduring mission to build a just, enlightened, and spiritually grounded society.
On 31 October 2025, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched the ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’ framework — a strategic roadmap to make Aadhaar future-ready through advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and Advanced Encryption.
The initiative aims to reinforce Aadhaar’s security, scalability, inclusiveness, and compliance with data protection and privacy standards, ensuring its continued role as a cornerstone of India’s digital governance and economy.
A High-Level Expert Committee, chaired by Neelkanth Mishra (Chairperson, UIDAI), has been formed to draft the vision document. Members include experts from academia, industry, and administration such as Vivek Raghavan (Sarvam AI), Dheeraj Pandey (Nutanix), Sasikumar Ganesan (MOSIP), Rahul Matthan (Trilegal), Navin Budhiraja (Vianai Systems), Anil Jain (Michigan State University), and others.
The Aadhaar Vision 2032 document will outline a next-generation architecture aligned with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and global cybersecurity standards, focusing on AI-driven authentication, Blockchain-based trust, Quantum security preparedness, and advanced data encryption.
Q. India defeated which team in the semi-final to reach the Women’s World Cup 2025 final?
A. England
B. Australia
C. South Africa
D. New Zealand
Q. Who has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI)?
A. Justice B.R. Gavai
B. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
C. Justice Surya Kant
D. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, who retires on November 23, 2025. President Droupadi Murmu has approved the appointment under Article 124(2) of the Constitution. Justice Kant will assume office on November 24, 2025, and will serve a 14-month tenure until February 9, 2027.
Born on February 10, 1962, in Petwar village, Hisar district (Haryana), Justice Surya Kant earned his LL.B. from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, in 1984 and began practicing law in Hisar before moving to the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 1985.
He became the youngest Advocate General of Haryana in 2000 and was later elevated as a Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court (2004), Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court (2018), and Judge of the Supreme Court (2019).
On 30 October 2025, India scripted history by chasing down 339 runs — the highest successful run chase in Women’s ODI history — to defeat Australia by five wickets in the second semi-final at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
Jemimah Rodrigues was the star of the match, scoring a match-winning unbeaten 127 and sharing a 167-run partnership with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (89) to guide India to victory with nine balls to spare.
Batting first, Australia posted 338 all out, powered by Phoebe Litchfield’s 119 (93 balls) and contributions from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner (63). However, India’s disciplined bowling and steady chase turned the tide.
Player of the Match: Jemimah Rodrigues (127* off 134 balls)
Historic Milestone: Highest-ever successful chase (339) in Women’s ODI history
Final: India 🇮🇳 vs South Africa 🇿🇦 on Sunday
Q. President Droupadi Murmu recently took a sortie in a Rafale fighter aircraft from which Air Force Station?
A) Hindon Air Force Station
B) Ambala Air Force Station
C) Gwalior Air Force Station
D) Jodhpur Air Force Station
Q. The Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) initiative launched in October 2025, aims to promote which of the following among students?
A) Financial literacy and entrepreneurship
B) Democratic values and participatory governance
C) Environmental awareness and digital skills
D) Sports and physical fitness
The National launch of the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) was successfully held on 30 October 2025 in New Delhi, jointly organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, the Ministry of Education (Department of School Education and Literacy), and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The event was graced by Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, and Shri Durgadas Uikey, Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs.
During the event, the Training Module on Model Youth Gram Sabha and the MYGS Portal were launched to support effective implementation, teacher capacity building, and student engagement in grassroots democracy. The initiative will be implemented in over 1,000 schools across India, including Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), and State Government Schools.
The Model Youth Gram Sabha is a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting Janbhagidari (public participation) and participatory local governance by involving students in simulated Gram Sabha sessions. Aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, it seeks to instill democratic values, civic responsibility, and leadership skills among the youth, fostering the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
On 29 October 2025, President Droupadi Murmu undertook a 25-minute sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from Ambala Air Force Station, Haryana, piloted by Group Captain Amit Gehani. The aircraft flew at an altitude of about 15,000 feet, covering nearly 200 km at a speed of 700 km/h before safely returning to base.
President Murmu became the first Indian President to fly in two IAF fighter aircraft, having earlier flown in a Sukhoi-30 MKI in 2023. She described the experience as unforgettable.
Q. Which aircraft will be jointly produced in India by HAL and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation?
a) SJ-100
b) MiG-35
c) Tejas Mk2
d) Dornier 228
Q. Cyclone Montha made landfall near which coastal area of Andhra Pradesh on 28 October 2025?
a) Visakhapatnam
b) Kakinada
c) Nellore
d) Kalingapatnam
Q. Who is the Chairperson of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)?
a) Justice A.K. Sikri
b) Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
c) Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
d) Dr. Pulak Ghosh
The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) was officially constituted in January 2025 to revise salaries, pensions, and service conditions of over 50 lakh Central Government employees and 70 lakh pensioners. Its recommendations are expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026.
The Central Pay Commission is a periodic body established by the Government of India to review and recommend changes in pay, allowances, and pensions of Central Government employees, defence personnel, and pensioners.
It is typically formed every 10 years — the 7th CPC was implemented in 2016.
The 8th CPC will examine and recommend changes related to:
Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha made landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam on the night of 28 October 2025, with wind speeds of 90–100 km/h. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that landfall began near Kakinada at 7 PM.
The storm brought very heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh, causing damage to over 43,000 hectares of crops. Nellore district recorded the highest rainfall during the event.
IMD forecast continued light to moderate rainfall across most parts of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, with heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places and extremely heavy rainfall (>20 cm) at isolated locations.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed 26 teams — 12 in Andhra Pradesh, 6 in Odisha, 3 in northern Tamil Nadu, and additional teams in Chhattisgarh and Telangana.
On 28 October 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Moscow to jointly produce the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India.
The SJ-100 is a twin-engine, narrow-body passenger aircraft already in service with over 16 airlines worldwide, with more than 200 units produced globally.
This collaboration builds on the long-standing India–Russia aerospace partnership and aims to meet India’s rising demand for regional jets, projected to exceed 200 aircraft in the next decade, plus another 350 for the Indian Ocean region and nearby tourist destinations.
This marks the first complete passenger aircraft production in India since the AVRO HS-748 programme (1961–1988). The SJ-100, to be built for India’s domestic market, will enhance short-haul air connectivity under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme.
Q. Who led Argentina’s ruling party to a landslide victory in the October 2025 midterm elections?
A. Alberto Fernández
B. Javier Milei
C. Mauricio Macri
D. Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
Q. The 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly from October 27–30, 2025 was held at which venue?
A. Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
B. Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
C. India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
D. Hyderabad International Convention Centre
Q. What was the theme of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025, observed from October 27 to November 2, 2025?
A. Say No to Corruption
B. Integrity – A Way of Life
C. Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility
D. Transparency for Tomorrow
Q. What is Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by the Election Commission of India?
A. A campaign to promote voter awareness
B. A special drive to update and verify electoral rolls before elections
C. A program to conduct opinion polls and surveys
D. A review of political party symbols and registration
The second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will be conducted in 12 States and Union Territories, with the final voter list to be published on February 7, 2026.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in a briefing on October 27, 2025, announced that the revision will cover about 51 crore voters across Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Goa, Kerala, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.
The process includes:
Voter lists in these areas are now frozen, and Booth Level Officers will distribute Unique Enumeration Forms to registered voters. Voters whose names appeared on the 2003 rolls will not need to submit additional documents.
Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 is being observed across India from October 27 to November 2 under the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility” (सतर्कता: हमारी साझा जिम्मेदारी). Organized by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the observance aims to promote integrity, transparency, and accountability in public life.
The week coincides with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (October 31) and emphasizes participative and preventive vigilance through public outreach. Various government departments, PSUs, and institutions are organizing activities like integrity pledges, seminars, rallies, and competitions to raise awareness.
The campaign underscores that vigilance is not just the task of authorities but a collective civic duty essential for ethical governance and a corruption-free society.
The 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly was held from October 27–30, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with participation from 124 countries and over 40 ministers. Centered on the theme “One Sun, One World, One Grid,” the event focused on strengthening global cooperation for solar energy expansion.
President Droupadi Murmu delivered the first-ever presidential keynote at an ISA Assembly, highlighting India’s leadership in sustainable solar growth. Minister Pralhad Joshi showcased India’s clean energy achievements, including attaining 50% of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources and becoming the third-largest solar power producer globally.
The Assembly reviewed progress on solar financing, technology transfer, and grid integration while launching new initiatives in solar R&D, training, and green hydrogen. As the ISA’s host nation, India reaffirmed its pivotal role in promoting affordable and universal solar access, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making solar energy central to global climate action.
On 27 October 2025, Argentine President Javier Milei led his party La Libertad Avanza to a landslide victory in the midterm elections. The party secured 41% of the vote, winning 13 of 24 Senate seats and 64 of 127 lower-house seats, a major gain from its earlier tally of 7 Senate and 37 lower-house seats.
Milei celebrated the result as a rejection of Argentina’s past economic failures, following two years of his radical spending cuts and free-market reforms.