Current Affairs 14th November 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What is the primary focus of the IICA–WNS Ybrant Programme launched on November 14, 2025?
A) Digital Literacy
B) CSR, ESG, and Sustainability
C) Space Exploration
D) Agricultural Reforms
Answer: B
Explanation: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and WNS Global Services jointly launched the Ybrant Programme in New Delhi on November 14, 2025, aimed at promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, and sustainability initiatives to enhance corporate accountability and green business models.
2. On November 14, 2025, when does the vote counting for the Bihar Assembly Elections begin, as per the Election Commission of India?
A) 8:00 a.m. for postal ballots, 8:30 a.m. for EVMs
B) 9:00 a.m. for both
C) 7:00 a.m. for EVMs
D) 10:00 a.m. for postal ballots
Answer: A
Explanation: The Election Commission of India scheduled vote counting for Bihar's 243 Assembly constituencies to start at 8:00 a.m. with postal ballots, followed by Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tallies at 8:30 a.m. on November 14, 2025, amid heightened security measures in Patna and other districts.
3. Which international day is observed on November 14, 2025, to raise awareness about diabetes prevalence and health risks?
A) World Kindness Day
B) World Diabetes Day
C) International Men's Day
D) World Tsunami Awareness Day
Answer: B
Explanation: World Diabetes Day, marked annually on November 14 since 1991, highlights the global rise in diabetes cases (over 500 million adults affected) and promotes access to affordable insulin and healthcare, led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and WHO.
4. What significant achievement did Punjab accomplish under the amended BharatNet Scheme on November 11, 2025?
A) First state to achieve full broadband connectivity in all gram panchayats
B) Launch of 5G in rural areas
C) Digital payment integration for farmers
D) Solar-powered village electrification
Answer: A
Explanation: Punjab became the first Indian state to fully implement the amended BharatNet Scheme by November 11, 2025, providing high-speed broadband to all 13,000+ gram panchayats, boosting digital inclusion and e-governance in rural areas.
5. Which player won the 2025 WTA Finals singles title on November 14, 2025, becoming the first Asian to do so?
A) Aryna Sabalenka
B) Elena Rybakina
C) Iga Swiatek
D) Coco Gauff
Answer: B
Explanation: Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6–3, 7–6(7–0) in the 2025 WTA Finals final on November 14, earning $5.235 million—the highest single-event prize for a female player—and marking a historic first for an Asian athlete in the tournament.
6. What is the theme of World Standards Day observed on October 14, 2025, as highlighted in recent reports?
A) A Shared Vision for a Better World
B) Standards for Sustainability
C) Innovation in Digital Age
D) Global Trade Harmony
Answer: A
Explanation: Celebrated on October 14, 2025, World Standards Day's theme "A Shared Vision for a Better World" emphasizes how international standards (by IEC, ISO, ITU) support inclusive growth in climate action, digital transformation, health, and the circular economy.
7. On November 14, 2025, which MoU was signed between CSIR and NICDC to boost industrial innovation?
A) For AI in Agriculture
B) For Innovation Across India’s Industrial Corridors
C) For Renewable Energy Research
D) For Maritime Security
Answer: B
Explanation: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) signed an MoU on November 14, 2025, at CSIR Headquarters in New Delhi to drive R&D and technology integration in India's industrial corridors like Delhi-Mumbai.
8. What major U.S. political event extended into November 14, 2025, surpassing previous records?
A) Presidential Impeachment
B) Federal Government Shutdown
C) Midterm Elections
D) Supreme Court Nomination
Answer: B
Explanation: The U.S. federal government shutdown became the longest in history on November 14, 2025, exceeding the 2018–2019 record after the Senate's 14th failed vote on a continuing resolution, impacting services and leading to self-deportations of over 1.6 million immigrants.
9. Which country reported over 300,000 cholera cases in 2025, marking Africa's largest outbreak in 25 years?
A) Nigeria
B) Multiple African nations, led by Angola and Burundi
C) South Africa
D) Egypt
Answer: B
Explanation: The Africa CDC reported ~300,000 confirmed/suspected cholera cases across Africa in 2025 (up 30% from 2024), with over 7,000 deaths, primarily in Angola and Burundi, urging urgent vaccination and sanitation drives.
10. What was India's retail inflation rate in September 2025, the lowest since June 2017?
A) 2.07%
B) 1.54%
C) 3.21%
D) 0.89%
Answer: B
Explanation: India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation fell to 1.54% in September 2025 from 2.07% in August, per the Ministry of Statistics, driven by lower food prices and stable fuel costs, signaling economic cooling.
11. Which facility was inaugurated on September 27, 2025, at HEMRL for defence advancements?
A) Integrated Non-Destructive Evaluation Complex (INDEC)
B) Advanced Missile Testing Lab
C) Drone Surveillance Hub
D) Cyber Warfare Center
Answer: A
Explanation: The Integrated Non-Destructive Evaluation Complex (INDEC) was inaugurated on September 27, 2025, at the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) in Pune, enhancing quality testing for defence materials like explosives and propellants.
12. On November 14, 2025, which bilateral meeting involved India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar?
A) With U.S. Counterpart
B) With South Korean and Singaporean Leaders
C) With Israeli Foreign Minister
D) With Chinese Envoy
Answer: B
Explanation: EAM S. Jaishankar thanked South Korea and Singapore for support following a Delhi blast on November 14, 2025, during bilateral talks, reinforcing trilateral ties amid regional security concerns.
13. What decline was reported in global TB deaths from 2023 to 2024, per recent data?
A) 5%
B) 3%
C) 10%
D) No change
Answer: B
Explanation: The WHO reported a 3% drop in global TB deaths, from 1.27 million in 2023 to 1.23 million in 2024, attributed to better diagnostics and treatments, though 10 million new cases persist annually.
14. Which airbase was operationalized in Ladakh on November 14, 2025, to counter China?
A) Leh Airbase
B) Mudh-Nyoma Airbase
C) Srinagar Forward Base
D) Thoise Airfield
Answer: B
Explanation: India activated the Mudh-Nyoma airbase in Ladakh on November 14, 2025, at 13,000 ft near the LAC, enabling rapid IAF deployments for surveillance and response in high-altitude terrain.
15. What investment did Andhra Pradesh secure for a hyperscale data center in Visakhapatnam?
A) ₹10,000 crore
B) ₹15,000 crore
C) ₹20,000 crore
D) ₹5,000 crore
Answer: B
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh signed a ₹15,000 crore deal on November 14, 2025, for a hyperscale data center in Visakhapatnam, positioning the state as an AI and cloud hub with Tripura emerging similarly.
16. Which novel won the 2025 Booker Prize on November 14, 2025?
A) The Ministry of Time
B) Flesh
C) Orbital
D) Stone Yard Devotional
Answer: B
Explanation: British-Hungarian writer David Szalay's "Flesh" clinched the 2025 Booker Prize on November 14, praised for its poignant exploration of human connections in a fragmented world.
17. What is the focus of the "Startup Common Application Journey" launched by DFS in November 2025?
A) Tax Incentives
B) Unified Credit Access for Startups via PSBs
C) Mentorship Programs
D) Export Promotion
Answer: B
Explanation: The Department of Financial Services (DFS) launched the "Startup Common Application Journey" on the Jan Sammarth portal in November 2025, streamlining credit access for startups across public sector banks.
18. How many medals did India win at the Asian Archery Championship 2025?
A) One Gold
B) Two Golds and One Silver
C) Three Silvers
D) One Bronze
Answer: B
Explanation: India secured two golds and one silver at the 2025 Asian Archery Championship in Dhaka on November 14, with compound archers excelling in team and individual events.
19. What action did the U.S. announce regarding the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg?
A) Hosting Rights
B) No Delegates Due to Afrikaner Persecution Claims
C) Financial Boycott
D) Virtual Participation
Answer: B
Explanation: The U.S. boycotted the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg on November 14, citing South Africa's alleged persecution of the Afrikaner minority, straining global economic diplomacy.
20. Which Supreme Court observation on November 13, 2025, addressed Delhi's air pollution?
A) Ban on Diesel Vehicles
B) Revisit NEMMP 2020 for EV Promotion
C) Stubble Burning Fines
D) Metro Expansion Mandate
Answer: B
Explanation: On November 13, 2025, the Supreme Court urged revisiting the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 to accelerate EV adoption and pilot projects in metros, amid Delhi's worsening AQI crisis.
21. What fraud charge led to an arrest warrant for Nigeria's former Petroleum Minister Timipre Sylva?
A) Oil Smuggling
B) Conspiracy and $14.85 Million Refinery Fraud
C) Corruption in Gas Allocation
D) Environmental Violations
Answer: B
Explanation: Nigeria's EFCC issued an arrest warrant for Timipre Sylva on November 14, 2025, over conspiracy and fraud involving $14.85 million misallocated for a refinery project by the NCDMB.
22. Which event is scheduled from November 13-16, 2025, in Gangtok, Sikkim?
A) International Tourism Mart (ITM)
B) Northeast Food Festival
C) Himalayan Film Festival
D) Eco-Tourism Summit
Answer: A
Explanation: The 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) was organized by India's Ministry of Tourism from November 13-16, 2025, in Gangtok, promoting Northeast India's tourism potential to global buyers.
23. What is the projected U.S. data center power shortfall by 2028 due to AI demands?
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 5%
Answer: B
Explanation: Morgan Stanley's Stephen Byrd projected a 20% U.S. data center power shortfall by 2028 on November 14, 2025, driven by AI energy needs, with Anthropic pledging $50 billion for new facilities.
24. Which bill was termed "premature" by the Supreme Court on November 13, 2025, regarding Tamil Nadu's plea?
A) Farm Laws Repeal
B) Karnataka's Mekedatu Reservoir on Cauvery
C) GST Compensation
D) NEET Exemption
Answer: B
Explanation: The Supreme Court dismissed Tamil Nadu's plea against Karnataka's Mekedatu reservoir on the Cauvery as "premature" on November 13, 2025, pending environmental clearances and inter-state consultations.
25. What key engine delivery boosted India's human spaceflight program in November 2025?
A) PSLV Booster
B) Human-rated L110 Vikas Engine by Godrej Aerospace to ISRO
C) Gaganyaan Thruster
D) Cryogenic Upper Stage
Answer: B
Explanation: Godrej Aerospace delivered the first human-rated L110 Stage Vikas engine to ISRO in November 2025, a milestone for the Gaganyaan mission, enabling reliable propulsion for crewed orbital flights by 2026.