November 2025

Uttarakhand State Foundation Day 2025: Silver Jubilee Celebrations

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, energy, urban development, sports, and skill training.

PM Modi also released ₹62 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to benefit over 28,000 farmers, and issued a commemorative postage stamp. In his address, he praised Uttarakhand’s progress over 25 years and highlighted the efforts of the “double-engine government” in driving the state’s growth and realizing its full potential.

India Celebrates 100 Years of Hockey Glory (1925–2025)

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 event celebrated India’s journey from its 1925 beginnings to an era of eight Olympic golds, led by icons like Dhyan Chand, and recent successes such as the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze.

Hockey India organized 1,400 matches across 550 districts, engaging over 36,000 players, symbolizing unity and revival. The centenary underscored India’s renewed commitment to hockey through investment, infrastructure, and youth participation — a step toward reclaiming its global dominance.

Q. The centenary celebration marking 100 years of Indian hockey was held in which year?
A) 2024
B) 2025
C) 2026
D) 2027
Answer: B) 2025

Current Affairs MCQs : Dated – 7 November 2025

Q. Where was the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) held in November 2025?
A. Paris, France
B. Belém, Brazil
C. Glasgow, United Kingdom
D. Nairobi, Kenya

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✅ Correct Answer: B. Belém, Brazil

Q: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay composed India’s national song “Vande Mataram” in which year?
A. 1857
B. 1869
C. 1875
D. 1882

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✅ Correct Answer: C. 1875

150 Years of “Vande Mataram” (1875–2025)

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 educational outreach to highlight the song’s historical and patriotic significance.

“Vande Mataram,” first featured in Anandamath, became a symbol of unity and resistance during India’s freedom struggle, embraced by leaders like Rabindranath Tagore and Subhas Chandra Bose. Declared the national song in 1950, it continues to inspire national pride and unity across generations.

COP30 in Belém, Brazil: The “Implementation COP”

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 climate impacts.

Key discussions center on climate finance, nature-based solutions, food system reforms, digital equity, and a just transition for workers. COP30 also reviews progress on financial commitments from COP29 and encourages nations to submit enhanced climate targets (NDCs 3.0).

Challenges include the absence of major polluters, corporate obstruction, and tensions between development and conservation in Brazil. President Lula da Silva aims to showcase Brazil as a global climate leader.

COP30’s outcomes are expected to strengthen international cooperation, secure funding for vulnerable nations, and shape global climate action toward 2030.

Current Affairs MCQs : Dated – 6 November 2025

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

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Answer: B. Hyderabad

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

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Answer: ✅ C. 121

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: First Phase Voting Underway in 18 Districts

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.

Ghazala Hashmi Becomes Virginia’s First Muslim and Indian-American Lieutenant Governor

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.

Current Affairs MCQs : Dated – 5 November 2025

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

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Answer: C. IIT Delhi

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

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Answer: B. IFFCO and Amul

IFFCO and Amul Ranked Among World’s Top Cooperatives by ICA

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 Achieves Record Performance in QS World University Rankings 2026

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.

Current Affairs MCQs : Dated – 4 November 2025

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

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✅ Answer: B. Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 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

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✅ Answer: B. Sanjay Garg

Sanjay Garg Appointed as New Director General of 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 of BIS, he will also hold the position of President of India’s National Committee in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund Launched

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.

Current Affairs MCQs : Dated – 3 November 2025

Q. Which team won the Women’s World Cup title in 2025?
A. Australia
B. England
C. South Africa
D. India

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➡️ Answer: 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

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➡️ Answer: C. GSAT-7R (CMS-03)

India Women Create History, Win 2025 ODI World Cup

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.

Current Affairs MCQs : Dated – 1 November 2025

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

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✅ Answer: B To make Aadhaar future-ready using advanced technologies

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

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✅ Answer: C. Swami Dayanand Saraswati

International Arya Mahasammelan 2025: 150 Years of Arya Samaj

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.

Aadhaar Vision 2032 Framework Launched by UIDAI

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.

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