Current Affairs 17th November 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What major political event is occurring in Bihar on November 17, 2025?
A) Formation of a new NDA government led by Nitish Kumar
B) Announcement of election results
C) Resignation of the opposition leader
D) Dissolution of the state assembly without a new formation
Answer: A
Explanation: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to submit his resignation and form a new NDA government after securing a three-fourths majority (202 of 243 seats) in the recent assembly polls, with his swearing-in expected on November 20.
2. On November 17, 2025, Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal is announcing a verdict in the case of which former leader?
A) Khaleda Zia
B) Sheikh Hasina
C) Muhammad Yunus
D) Tarique Rahman
Answer: B
Explanation: The tribunal is delivering its verdict on deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, amid heightened security in sensitive areas due to potential unrest.
3. Which Indian state announced a Rs. 100 crore SpaceTech Fund under its new SpaceTech Policy 4.0 for 2025-30?
A) Kerala
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Telangana
D) Karnataka
Answer: B
Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government launched the policy to promote space startups and R&D, with the fund supporting innovation in the sector, as highlighted at the 30th CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam.
4. What significant notification did the Government of India issue on November 15, 2025, related to data privacy?
A) Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025
B) National Data Security Act
C) Cyber Privacy Framework
D) Information Technology Amendment Bill
Answer: A
Explanation: The DPDP Rules operationalize the 2023 Act with an 18-month phased compliance timeline, including a Data Protection Board chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, to safeguard personal data.
5. Who was selected as an Astronaut Candidate for Titans Space Industries' 2025-2029 training program from Andhra Pradesh?
A) Kunchala Kaivalya Reddy
B) Riya Sharma
C) Arjun Patel
D) Priya Singh
Answer: A
Explanation: The 17-year-old from East Godavari district was chosen for the program, marking a milestone for India's youth in private space exploration.
6. Which global summit begins on November 17, 2025, in Geneva, focusing on tobacco control?
A) COP30
B) WHO FCTC Conference of Parties
C) G20 Summit
D) UN Climate Conference
Answer: B
Explanation: The 10th session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) aims to strengthen efforts against tobacco use, the leading preventable cause of 7 million deaths annually.
7. What is the theme of International Students' Day observed on November 17, 2025?
A) Education for All
B) Student Rights and Activism
C) Global Youth Innovation
D) Digital Learning Equity
Answer: B
Explanation: Marking the 1939 Nazi suppression of Czech students, the day honors student activism and rights, established by the UN in 1946 to promote education and peace.
8. Which event starts on November 17, 2025, in Dubai, showcasing aerospace advancements?
A) ADIPEC 2025
B) Dubai Airshow 2025
C) ICOM Dubai 2025
D) Sharjah Book Fair
Answer: B
Explanation: The 19th Dubai Airshow highlights sustainability, AI, and space exploration, expecting key industry players and focusing on next-generation talent.
9. According to a November 16, 2025, report, what has Iran halted at all sites?
A) Oil exports
B) Uranium enrichment
C) Nuclear research
D) Missile testing
Answer: B
Explanation: Iran's Foreign Minister announced the halt to uranium enrichment amid international negotiations, a key development in global non-proliferation efforts.
10. What caused three deaths and 15 injuries off Tenerife, Spain, on November 17, 2025?
A) Earthquake
B) Storm surges
C) Terrorist attack
D) Ship collision
Answer: B
Explanation: Rough seas led to deadly storm surges, highlighting climate-related risks in coastal areas, as reported by BBC and AP.
11. Which country announced it will not send delegates to the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg?
A) China
B) United States
C) Russia
D) India
Answer: B
Explanation: The U.S. cited accusations of Afrikaner minority persecution in South Africa, escalating diplomatic tensions ahead of the summit.
12. What partnership was launched in November 2025 to boost AI literacy in India?
A) YUVAi for ALL
B) Digital India AI Hub
C) Bharat AI Mission
D) TechYouth Initiative
Answer: A
Explanation: Intellipaat partnered with the IndiaAI Mission under MeitY to launch the nationwide program targeting youth for AI upskilling.
13. On November 17, 2025, which metro stations in Delhi are being renamed?
A) Pitampura North to Haiderpur Village
B) Dwarka to Gurgaon Extension
C) Noida to Greater Noida
D) Janakpuri to Vikaspuri
Answer: A
Explanation: CM Rekha Gupta announced the renaming of Pitampura North to Haiderpur Village and Pitampura to Madhuban Chowk for better local identification.
14. What is the focus of the National Green Hydrogen Mission highlighted at the 3rd ICGH 2025?
A) Clean energy transition
B) Fossil fuel reduction
C) Job creation only
D) Export promotion
Answer: A
Explanation: The Union Minister emphasized NGHM's role in India's clean energy shift, job generation, and global green hydrogen leadership.
15. Which Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for 2025 was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt?
A) For innovation and growth theories
B) For climate economics
C) For behavioral finance
D) For inequality studies
Answer: A
Explanation: The trio was recognized for their work on endogenous growth and technological innovation's impact on economies.
16. What tragic event occurred in North Kivu, DR Congo, killing at least 17 people on November 14, 2025?
A) Hospital attack by Allied Democratic Forces
B) Earthquake
C) Flooding
D) Road accident
Answer: A
Explanation: The ADF targeted a hospital in Lubero, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
17. Which initiative was launched by DFS in November 2025 for startups' credit access?
A) Startup Common Application Journey on Jan Samarth Portal
B) Venture Credit Fund
C) MSME Loan Gateway
D) Innovation Finance Hub
Answer: A
Explanation: The platform unifies credit access across public sector banks, simplifying funding for startups.
18. What U.S. policy change affects UK permanent residency seekers as of November 17, 2025?
A) 20-year wait under asylum overhaul
B) 10-year visa extension
C) Free work permits
D) Immediate citizenship path
Answer: A
Explanation: The UK government's reforms extend residency requirements to 20 years for certain asylum-based applications.
19. Who inaugurated the 30th CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on November 14, 2025?
A) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan
B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
D) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
Answer: A
Explanation: The Vice President launched the summit, focusing on economic partnerships and innovation.
20. What stalled progress is reported in Trump's Gaza peace plan as of November 16, 2025?
A) Phase 2 implementation
B) Ceasefire extension
C) Border security talks
D) Aid distribution
Answer: A
Explanation: A month into the ceasefire, the 20-point plan's Phase 2 faces delays, hindering long-term peace efforts.
21. Which Indian agency arrested a suspect in the Delhi Red Fort car blast case on November 16, 2025?
A) NIA
B) CBI
C) ED
D) ATS
Answer: A
Explanation: The National Investigation Agency arrested Amir Rashid Ali from Delhi, linked to the vehicle used in the attack.
22. What new technique for healing spinal fractures was developed by Osaka Metropolitan University researchers in November 2025?
A) Using adipose-derived stem cells
B) Gene therapy
C) Robotic implants
D) Laser surgery
Answer: A
Explanation: The method employs ADSCs to treat osteoporosis-related fractures, addressing a global rise in cases among aging populations.
23. Which country restored ambassadorial diplomatic relations with the U.S. after 17 years on November 17, 2025?
A) Bolivia
B) Venezuela
C) Cuba
D) Nicaragua
Answer: A
Explanation: Bolivia and the U.S. announced the restoration, signaling improved bilateral ties after a long hiatus.
24. What is the estimated global fungal infection burden in India as per a November 2025 study?
A) Over 57 million affected
B) 10 million cases
C) 100 million annually
D) 5 million deaths
Answer: A
Explanation: The study warns fungal infections could surpass TB incidence, with 4.1% of the population impacted per capita.
25. Which event on November 17, 2025, commemorates Bhagwan Birsa Munda's birth anniversary?
A) Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
B) Tribal Unity Day
C) Adivasi Rights Forum
D) Indigenous Heritage Week
Answer: A
Explanation: Designated in 2021, the day honors the freedom fighter's legacy in social reform and anti-colonial struggle.