President Droupadi Murmu’s four-day state visit to Angola (November 8–11, 2025) marked a historic moment as she became the first Indian Head of State to visit the country. The visit coincided with Angola’s 50th Independence Anniversary and 40 years of India-Angola diplomatic relations. During her meetings with President João Lourenço, discussions focused on strengthening cooperation…
From November 8–18, 2025, India sent the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha to Bhutan for public exposition, marking a gesture of spiritual solidarity and cultural diplomacy. The event coincided with Bhutan’s Global Peace Prayer Festival and the 70th birthday of the Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuk. Transported by a special Indian Air Force aircraft,…
Uttarakhand celebrated its State Foundation Day on 9 November 2025, marking the Silver Jubilee (25 years) of its formation. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹8,000 crore at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. These projects cover key sectors such as water supply, irrigation, education,…
India marked a century of hockey excellence in November 2025 with nationwide celebrations honoring the sport’s legendary players and rich legacy. The grand centenary gala at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, attended by top dignitaries and FIH President Dato Tayyab Ikram, featured cultural performances, felicitation of hockey greats, and an exhibition match. The…
Q. The centenary celebration marking 100 years of Indian hockey was held in which year?A) 2024B) 2025C) 2026D) 2027
Q. Where was the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) held in November 2025?A. Paris, FranceB. Belém, BrazilC. Glasgow, United KingdomD. Nairobi, Kenya Q: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay composed India’s national song “Vande Mataram” in which year?A. 1857B. 1869C. 1875D. 1882
India has launched a year-long national celebration (Nov 7, 2025–Nov 7, 2026) to mark 150 years of “Vande Mataram”, the national song composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875. The celebration began in New Delhi, with the Prime Minister unveiling a commemorative coin and stamp. Events include mass singing, cultural programs at historic sites, and…
COP30 – The “Implementation COP” in Belém, Brazil (10–21 November 2025) The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), held in Belém, Brazil, focuses on turning previous climate pledges into real action to keep global warming below 1.5°C. Taking place at the edge of the Amazon rainforest, it highlights the urgency of protecting nature amid accelerating…
Q. Ghazala Hashmi, elected as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor in 2025, was born in which Indian city?A. MumbaiB. HyderabadC. DelhiD. Chennai Q: The first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, held on 6 November, was conducted across how many constituencies? A. 100B. 118C. 121D. 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….
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%…
Q: Which Indian institution secured the highest position in the QS World University Rankings 2026?A. IIT BombayB. IIT MadrasC. IIT DelhiD. IIT Kanpur Q: Which two Indian cooperatives topped the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025 rankings?A. Amul and NAFEDB. IFFCO and AmulC. KRIBHCO and Mother DairyD. 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…
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…
Q. The Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which event?A. Global Science Congress 2025B. Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025C. Bharat Innovation Summit 2025D. National Research Meet 2025 Q. Who has been appointed as the Director General of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)…
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…
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…
Q. Which team won the Women’s World Cup title in 2025?A. AustraliaB. EnglandC. South AfricaD. 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-7AB. GSAT-6C. 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…
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+…
Q. What is the primary objective of the Aadhaar Vision 2032 framework launched by UIDAI?A. To link Aadhaar with voter ID cardsB. To make Aadhaar future-ready using advanced technologiesC. To replace the existing Aadhaar system with a new IDD. To expand Aadhaar enrollment centers abroad Q. Who founded the Arya Samaj, whose 150th anniversary was…
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…
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,…
Q. India defeated which team in the semi-final to reach the Women’s World Cup 2025 final?A. EnglandB. AustraliaC. South AfricaD. New Zealand Q. Who has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI)?A. Justice B.R. GavaiB. Justice D.Y. ChandrachudC. Justice Surya KantD. 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…
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…
Q. President Droupadi Murmu recently took a sortie in a Rafale fighter aircraft from which Air Force Station?A) Hindon Air Force StationB) Ambala Air Force StationC) Gwalior Air Force StationD) 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)…
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…
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…
Q. Which aircraft will be jointly produced in India by HAL and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation?a) SJ-100b) MiG-35c) Tejas Mk2d) Dornier 228 Q. Cyclone Montha made landfall near which coastal area of Andhra Pradesh on 28 October 2025?a) Visakhapatnamb) Kakinadac) Nellored) Kalingapatnam Q. Who is the Chairperson of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)?a) Justice…