Current Affairs 10th November 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Who inaugurated the year-long national commemoration of the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram' on November 7, 2025?
A) President Droupadi Murmu
B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C) Union Minister Amit Shah
D) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Answer: B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long commemoration (November 7, 2025, to November 7, 2026) of 'Vande Mataram', India's national song composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, it highlights the song's role in India's freedom struggle.
2. Which Union Minister led the Indian delegation at the 2nd World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) held in Doha, Qatar, from November 4-6, 2025?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
C) Nirmala Sitharaman
D) S. Jaishankar
Answer: B) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Explanation: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, represented India at WSSD-2, focusing on social development goals like poverty reduction and inequality. The summit, hosted by Qatar, builds on the 1995 Copenhagen commitments.
3. What significant event related to Indian Hockey was inaugurated by Dr. Mansukh
Mandaviya on November 7, 2025?
A) Launch of the Indian Hockey League
B) Centenary celebrations of Indian Hockey
C) Olympic qualification tournament
D) National Hockey Academy opening
Answer: B) Centenary celebrations of Indian Hockey
Explanation: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the centenary celebrations of Indian Hockey at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, marking 100 years since Hockey India's formation in 1925. The event underscores India's hockey legacy, including 8 Olympic golds.
4. Which city implemented staggered office hours from November 15, 2025, to February 15, 2026, to combat winter air pollution?
A) Mumbai
B) Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Kolkata
Answer: B) Delhi
Explanation: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced staggered timings for government and MCD offices to reduce vehicular congestion and PM2.5/PM10 levels from stubble burning, low winds, and temperature inversion. This measure aims to mitigate Delhi's annual winter pollution crisis.
5. Which Indian-origin individual was elected as the first Muslim and South Asian-descended Mayor of New York City on November 4, 2025?
A) Saikat Chakrabarti
B) Zohran Mamdani
C) Mahmood Mamdani
D) Mira Nair
Answer: B) Zohran Mamdani
Explanation: Zohran Mamdani, son of academic Mahmood Mamdani and filmmaker Mira Nair, won the New York mayoral election, becoming the youngest mayor in over a century. The victory signals progressive shifts amid U.S. political uncertainties.
6. Which country commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, in November 2025?
A) India
B) United States
C) China
D) Russia
Answer: C) China
Explanation: China commissioned the Fujian at Sanya Port, Hainan, enhancing its naval capabilities. As a Type 003 carrier, it features electromagnetic catapults, marking a milestone in China's blue-water navy expansion amid regional tensions.
7. Who received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for opposition leadership in Venezuela?
A) Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
B) María Corina Machado
C) Prabowo Subianto
D) Hadar Goldin
Answer: B) María Corina Machado
Explanation: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her democratic advocacy against authoritarianism. The prize highlights ongoing struggles for free elections in Venezuela.
8. What major environmental action did Bangladesh take by joining the UN Water Convention in November 2025?
A) First South Asian country to join
B) Launch of a national river cleanup
C) Ratification of the Paris Agreement
D) Creation of a transboundary water fund
Answer: A) First South Asian country to join
Explanation: Bangladesh became the first South Asian nation to accede to the 1992 UN Water Convention, promoting transboundary water cooperation. This addresses shared river challenges with India and Nepal amid climate vulnerabilities.
9. Which biotech initiative was launched by PM Narendra Modi in November 2025 to advance cancer research?
A) NexCAR19
B) AI Health Hub
C) Genome India Project
D) Vaccine Mission 2030
Answer: A) NexCAR19
Explanation: NexCAR19, India's first indigenously developed CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers, was launched to boost affordable biotech solutions. It targets global leadership in oncology innovation.
10. Which state became India's first to introduce paid menstrual leave in November 2025?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka enacted paid menstrual leave for women employees, a progressive policy addressing gender health equity. It sets a precedent for other states amid growing workplace inclusivity demands.
11. Who passed away on November 7, 2025, at age 97, known for co-discovering DNA's double helix?
A) James D. Watson
B) Francis Crick
C) Rosalind Franklin
D) Maurice Wilkins
Answer: A) James D. Watson
Explanation: Molecular biologist James D. Watson died in New York, leaving a legacy in genetics via his 1953 DNA model with Francis Crick. Despite controversies, his work earned the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
12. What was the outcome of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 final held on October 31, 2025?
A) Puneri Paltan won
B) Dabang Delhi KC won
C) Patna Pirates won
D) Bengaluru Bulls won
Answer: B) Dabang Delhi KC won
Explanation: Dabang Delhi KC defeated Puneri Paltan in the PKL 2025 final (August 29–October 31), securing their second title. Top scorer Ayan Lohachab (Patna Pirates) tallied 324 points.
13. Which Indian chess Grandmasters advanced strongly in the third round of the FIDE World Cup 2025?
A) Viswanathan Anand and D Gukesh
B) Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna
C) R Praggnanandhaa and Nihal Sarin
D) Vidit Gujrathi and Surya Shekhar Ganguly
Answer: B) Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna
Explanation: Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna secured key victories in Round 3 of the FIDE World Cup 2025, bolstering India's performance in the prestigious tournament held in various global locations.
14. Which cricketer was dismissed for the sixth time in T20s by Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, earning praise from Krishnamachari Srikkanth?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Glenn Maxwell
C) Rohit Sharma
D) David Warner
Answer: B) Glenn Maxwell
Explanation: Varun Chakaravarthy dismissed Glenn Maxwell for the sixth time in T20 cricket during a recent match, highlighting his prowess. Srikkanth lauded it as a testament to tactical skill.
15. What was India's result in the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 final against Sri Lanka on November 10, 2025?
A) Won by 20 runs
B) Lost by 48 runs
C) Tied, won on super over
D) Won by 6 wickets
Answer: B) Lost by 48 runs
Explanation: India's campaign in the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 ended with a 48-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the final, marking a forgettable tournament despite high expectations.
16. Which para-archer, born without arms, was selected for India's able-bodied junior team ahead of the Asia Cup Stage 3 in November 2025?
A) Deepthi Jeevanji
B) Sheetal Devi
C) Bonthu Nataraj
D) Rinku Hooda
Answer: B) Sheetal Devi
Explanation: Sheetal Devi, a Paris Paralympic medalist, made history as the first armless archer in an able-bodied junior squad, showcasing inclusivity in Indian sports.
17. What major corporate restructuring did Amazon announce alongside its Q3 2025 results?
A) Acquisition of OpenAI
B) Cutting 14,000 corporate roles
C) Launch of AWS India
D) Merger with Microsoft
Answer: B) Cutting 14,000 corporate roles
Explanation: Amazon's Q3 2025 earnings included $1.8B in severance for 14,000 job cuts, part of an AI-efficiency drive. Shares rose on strong holiday guidance.
18. Which company announced an AI Data Center project, boosting its pipeline to over $10 billion in Q3 2025?
A) Google
B) Babcock & Wilcox
C) Tesla
D) IBM
Answer: B) Babcock & Wilcox
Explanation: Babcock & Wilcox reported Q3 operating income up 315% to $6.5M, with its AI data center pipeline at $3B (total $10B). It plans a conference call on November 10, 2025.
19. What financial milestone did State Bank of India (SBI) announce for November 2025?
A) Launch of digital rupee
B) Major IPO for 6.3% stake in SBI Funds Management
C) Merger with HDFC Bank
D) Crypto investment fund
Answer: B) Major IPO for 6.3% stake in SBI Funds Management
Explanation: SBI unveiled plans for an IPO divesting 6.3% in its asset management arm, aiming to raise capital amid India's growing mutual fund sector.
20. Which Indian business leader, Chairman of the Hinduja Group, passed away on November 4, 2025?
A) Mukesh Ambani
B) Gopichand Hinduja
C) Ratan Tata
D) Azim Premji
Answer: B) Gopichand Hinduja
Explanation: Gopichand Hinduja, known as "GP," died at 85 in London. The UK’s richest family, the Hindujas control a $12B+ conglomerate in banking, autos, and media.
21. What record did a new manganese(I) complex set in chemistry research announced in November 2025?
A) Longest excited-state lifetime
B) Highest energy yield
C) Lowest toxicity level
D) Fastest reaction rate
Answer: A) Longest excited-state lifetime
Explanation: Researchers developed a manganese(I) complex with the longest excited-state lifetime, advancing luminescent materials for solar cells and sensors.
22. What geological discovery was revealed about ankylosaurs in November 2025 fossil research?
A) They evolved flight
B) Tail weapons evolved earlier than thought
C) They were herbivores
D) Lived in oceans
Answer: B) Tail weapons evolved earlier than thought
Explanation: Fossil analysis showed ankylosaurs' tail clubs (osteoderms) evolved 20M+ years earlier, aiding defense against predators like T. rex.
23. What significant heat-related finding was made about Saturn's moon Enceladus in November 2025?
A) Active volcanoes
B) Substantial heat flow at north pole
C) Liquid water oceans
D) Magnetic field reversal
Answer: B) Substantial heat flow at north pole
Explanation: Oxford-led research detected major heat flow at Enceladus's north pole, suggesting geothermal activity and potential habitability beyond its south pole geysers.
24. Which geomagnetic event was confirmed by NASA as Earth's strongest in 2025?
A) G1 solar flare
B) G5-level storm
C) Aurora blackout
D) Magnetic pole shift
Answer: B) G5-level storm
Explanation: A G5 geomagnetic storm, triggered by solar eruptions, disrupted communications and power grids, visible auroras as far south as Florida.
25. What new deep learning method was developed by Chinese researchers for environmental monitoring in November 2025?
A) Microplastics classification in infrared spectra
B) Climate prediction models
C) Wildlife tracking AI
D) Ocean current simulation
Answer: A) Microplastics classification in infrared spectra
Explanation: Hefei Institutes' AI improves accuracy in identifying mixed microplastics via infrared, aiding pollution tracking in oceans and soils.