Current Affairs 11th November 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. November 11 is celebrated as National Education Day in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of whom?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
D) Indira Gandhi
Answer: B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Explanation: National Education Day honors Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister (1947–1958), whose contributions laid the foundation for institutions like IITs and UGC.
2. Which day is observed globally on November 11 to honor military veterans?
A) Remembrance Day
B) Armistice Day / Veterans Day
C) Memorial Day
D) Victory Day
Answer: B) Armistice Day / Veterans Day
Explanation: It marks the end of World War I in 1918 and is known as Veterans Day in the US, Remembrance Day in Commonwealth nations.
3. The second and final phase of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections is scheduled for which date?
A) November 10
B) November 11
C) November 13
D) November 14
Answer: B) November 11
Explanation: Voting in 122 constituencies across ~20 districts occurs on November 11, with results on November 14.
4. Which joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka commenced its 11th edition in Belagavi, Karnataka?
A) Hand-in-Hand
B) Mitra Shakti
C) Yudh Abhyas
D) Garuda Shakti
Answer: B) Mitra Shakti
Explanation: Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025 focuses on interoperability and joint operations.
5. A major explosion near which historic site in Delhi on November 10, 2025, killed at least nine people?
A) India Gate
B) Qutub Minar
C) Red Fort
D) Jama Masjid
Answer: C) Red Fort
Explanation: A high-intensity car blast prompted a nationwide alert and multi-agency probe.
6. Explosives (including RDX) were seized from a doctor's residence in which Haryana city on November 10, 2025?
A) Gurugram
B) Faridabad
C) Panipat
D) Hisar
Answer: B) Faridabad
Explanation: The seizure linked to an interstate terror module raised security concerns ahead of Bihar polls.
7. The 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference concluded in which city in November 2025?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Gurugram
D) Bengaluru
Answer: C) Gurugram
Explanation: Inaugurated by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar from November 7–9.
8. Domestic pension funds in India invested a record ₹41,242 crore in equities from January to September 2025, showing confidence in which market?
A) Bond market
B) Stock market
C) Gold market
D) Crypto market
Answer: B) Stock market
Explanation: This reflects long-term optimism in India's equity markets.
9. Which interstellar comet is set to reappear in the eastern pre-dawn sky on November 11, 2025?
A) 2I/Borisov
B) 3I/ATLAS
C) C/2024 S1
D) Hale-Bopp
Answer: B) 3I/ATLAS
Explanation: The third known interstellar object, visible only with telescopes.
10. The Booker Prize 2025 was won by which author for the novel *Flesh*?
A) Samantha Harvey
B) David Szalay
C) Percival Everett
D) Rachel Kushner
Answer: B) David Szalay
Explanation: Announced in November 2025.
11. India repatriated 197 nationals from Thailand who escaped scam centres in which country?
A) Cambodia
B) Myanmar
C) Laos
D) Vietnam
Answer: B) Myanmar
Explanation: Part of ongoing efforts against cyber fraud rings.
12. Which US federal holiday on November 11, 2025, closes banks, post offices, and schools?
A) Columbus Day
B) Veterans Day
C) Thanksgiving
D) Labor Day
Answer: B) Veterans Day
Explanation: Honors all US military veterans.
13. The New York City Veterans Day Parade 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of what?
A) US Independence
B) US Armed Forces
C) End of WWII
D) Civil War
Answer: B) US Armed Forces
Explanation: Over 20,000 participants expected.
14. Which country observes November 11 as Remembrance Day with poppies and two-minute silence?
A) USA
B) UK, Canada, Australia
C) France
D) Germany
Answer: B) UK, Canada, Australia
Explanation: Commemorates end of WWI.
15. Indian Grandmaster Karthik Venkataraman advanced in which 2025 chess event in Goa?
A) Chess Olympiad
B) FIDE World Cup
C) Candidates Tournament
D) Grand Swiss
Answer: B) FIDE World Cup
Explanation: Won via tiebreak.
16. The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill on November 10, 2025, to end what?
A) Debt ceiling crisis
B) Government shutdown
C) Border wall funding
D) Trade war
Answer: B) Government shutdown
Explanation: Longest shutdown in history ended.
17. Which stadium in Siliguri will be named after cricketer Richa Ghosh?
A) Eden Gardens
B) New cricket stadium
C) Wankhede
D) Narendra Modi Stadium
Answer: B) New cricket stadium
Explanation: Announced by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.
18. Precious metal prices jumped on November 10, 2025, due to global cues and a weak:
A) Rupee
B) Dollar
C) Euro
D) Yen
Answer: B) Dollar
Explanation: Reported by All India Sarafa Association.
19. Akasa Air plans to expand international routes with faster deliveries of which aircraft?
A) Airbus A320
B) Boeing 737 MAX
C) Embraer
D) ATR
Answer: B) Boeing 737 MAX
Explanation: Announced in November 2025 updates.
20. The US pardoned 77 allies tied to efforts to overturn which election?
A) 2016
B) 2020
C) 2024
D) Midterms 2022
Answer: B) 2020
Explanation: Included Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows.
21. A terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad was busted in which region on November 10, 2025?
A) Punjab
B) Jammu & Kashmir
C) Delhi
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation: 2900 kg IED material seized.
22. Trump announced a nearing trade deal with India to boost US:
A) Tech exports
B) Energy exports
C) Agricultural imports
D) Auto sales
Answer: B) Energy exports
Explanation: Aims for fairer trade terms.
23. The BBC's top executives resigned over editing a speech by Trump from which date?
A) January 6, 2021
B) Election night 2024
C) Inauguration 2025
D) November 2020
Answer: A) January 6, 2021
Explanation: Misrepresented incitement claims.
24. Zohran Mamdani was elected as the first Muslim mayor of which city?
A) Chicago
B) New York City
C) Los Angeles
D) London
Answer: B) New York City
Explanation: 111th mayor, also first South Asian American.
25. Which rare event marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day in 2025 Remembrance observances?
A) End of WWI
B) End of WWII
C) D-Day
D) Korean War
Answer: B) End of WWII
Explanation: Commemorated in UK and Commonwealth events.