Current Affairs 24th November 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2025 that concluded without a ceremonial handover to the U.S. due to a boycott by Washington?
A) Brazil
B) South Africa
C) India
D) Germany
Answer: B
Explanation: The 2025 G20 Summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, and ended on November 23 without the traditional handover to the U.S., the next host, after the U.S. boycotted the event amid geopolitical tensions.
2. Who is set to take oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24, 2025?
A) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
B) Justice Surya Kant
C) Justice B.R. Gavai
D) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Answer: B
Explanation: Justice Surya Kant, known for landmark judgments on Article 370 abrogation, Bihar electoral rolls, and the Pegasus spyware case, will be sworn in as the 53rd CJI on November 24, 2025, succeeding Justice B.R. Gavai.
3. In which sport did Italy secure a fourth Davis Cup title, and their third consecutive one, on November 23, 2025?
A) Tennis
B) Football
C) Basketball
D) Volleyball
Answer: A
Explanation: Italy defeated Spain 2-0 in the Davis Cup final on November 23, 2025, with wins from Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli, marking their fourth title overall and third in a row—the last such streak by the U.S. from 1968-1972.
4. What major policy change did Germany's government announce effective November 24, 2025, regarding exports to Israel?
A) Banning all trade
B) Lifting restrictions on military equipment
C) Increasing economic aid
D) Imposing new tariffs
Answer: B
Explanation: Germany plans to lift its August 2025 ban on military equipment exports to Israel starting November 24, 2025, due to the ongoing Gaza siege, aiming to resume normal defense cooperation.
5. Which team won the 2025 Grey Cup in Canadian football with a 25-17 victory?
A) Montreal Alouettes
B) Saskatchewan Roughriders
C) Toronto Argonauts
D) Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Answer: B
Explanation: The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Montreal Alouettes 25-17 on November 23, 2025, claiming their fifth Grey Cup title in the Canadian Football League championship.
6. What natural disaster struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, causing at least 20 deaths and damaging the historic Blue Mosque?
A) Typhoon
B) Magnitude 6.3 earthquake
C) Floods
D) Volcanic eruption
Answer: B
Explanation: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mazar-i-Sharif in Balkh province on November 23, 2025, killing at least 20, injuring hundreds, and severely damaging the 15th-century Blue Mosque.
7. Which international summit is India attending in Brazil, resisting developed nations' climate agenda, as of November 24, 2025?
A) G20
B) COP30
C) BRICS
D) WTO
Answer: B
Explanation: At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, India is pushing back against developed countries' climate demands, emphasizing equitable transitions and historical responsibilities during the November 2025 conference.
8. What record did Frida Kahlo's 1940 self-portrait *El sueño (La cama)* set at Sotheby's auction on November 23, 2025?
A) Most expensive Latin American artwork
B) Highest price for a painting by a woman artist
C) Most viewed online sale
D) Youngest artist sale
Answer: B
Explanation: The painting sold for US$54.66 million, surpassing Georgia O'Keeffe's Jimson Weed record and becoming the most expensive artwork by a woman artist at auction.
9. Which country's Supreme Court overturned former President Jeanine Áñez's 10-year sentence on November 23, 2025, ordering her release?
A) Brazil
B) Bolivia
C) Argentina
D) Chile
Answer: B
Explanation: Bolivia's Supreme Court ruled Áñez should have been tried by a special judicial body for officials, overturning her conviction related to the 2019 political crisis and mandating her immediate release.
10. What health crisis linked to recalled pasta products affected 18 U.S. states, killing at least six as of November 24, 2025?
A) E. coli outbreak
B) Listeriosis outbreak
C) Salmonella poisoning
D) Norovirus surge
Answer: B
Explanation: An outbreak of listeriosis from contaminated pasta caused six deaths and 25 hospitalizations across 18 states, prompting widespread recalls and CDC investigations.
11. In sumo wrestling, which Ukrainian wrestler became the first to win the Honbasho title on November 23, 2025?
A) Hakuho
B) Aonishiki Arata
C) Terunofuji
D) Kisenosato
Answer: B
Explanation: Sekiwake Aonishiki Arata defeated yokozuna Hōshōryū Tomokatsu in a playoff to win the November 2025 Honbasho, marking a historic first for a Ukrainian wrestler.
12. Which terrorist group lost 38 militants in Pakistani army raids across Dera Ismail Khan, North Waziristan, Bannu, and Bajaur on November 23, 2025?
A) ISIS-K
B) Pakistani Taliban (TTP)
C) Al-Qaeda
D) Lashkar-e-Taiba
Answer: B
Explanation: The Pakistani military conducted raids killing 38 Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the northwest border regions.
13. What diplomatic talks occurred in Geneva on November 23, 2025, involving the U.S. and Ukraine on ending Russia's war?
A) Minsk Protocol revival
B) Updated peace framework discussions
C) NATO expansion summit
D) EU mediation session
Answer: B
Explanation: U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Ukrainian representatives discussed an "updated and refined" peace framework in closed-door talks hosted by the U.S. Mission.
14. Which event is scheduled to begin on November 24, 2025, in New Delhi, hosting over 1,000 global delegates on agronomy?
A) World Food Summit
B) Sixth International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025)
C) AgroTech Expo
D) Farmers' Welfare Conference
Answer: B
Explanation: IAC-2025, inaugurated by Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, focuses on future-ready farming systems, bringing together experts, policymakers, and researchers from November 24-26.
15. What reform did India's Ministry of Home Affairs announce in November 2025 for Indian seafarers on domestic vessels?
A) Mandatory digital tracking
B) Abolishing sign-on, sign-off, and Shore Leave Passes
C) Increased minimum wage
D) Extended training requirements
Answer: B
Explanation: The MHA scrapped the 20-year-old requirements for sign-on/off and Shore Leave Passes for crew on Indian-flag vessels in domestic waters, easing operations and compliance.
16. Which Sudanese faction accepted a humanitarian ceasefire after capturing El Fasher in Darfur on November 23, 2025?
A) Sudanese Armed Forces
B) Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
C) Justice and Equality Movement
D) Sudan Liberation Army
Answer: B
Explanation: The RSF agreed to the international mediators' ceasefire proposal post-capture, while the Sudanese army vowed to continue fighting, amid the ongoing civil war.
17. What U.S. government milestone was reached on November 23, 2025, surpassing the 2018-2019 shutdown?
A) Longest budget impasse
B) Largest stimulus package
C) Record debt ceiling hike
D) Highest military spending
Answer: A
Explanation: The federal shutdown became the longest in history after the Senate's failed 14th vote, exceeding the 35-day 2018-2019 shutdown under President Trump.
18. Which typhoon made landfall in Central Visayas, Philippines, displacing tens of thousands on November 23, 2025?
A) Typhoon Haima
B) Typhoon Kalmaegi
C) Typhoon Nock-ten
D) Typhoon Koppu
Answer: B
Explanation: Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least two and displaced over 50,000 in Central Visayas, causing widespread flooding and infrastructure damage.
19. In Brazil, what plot led to prison sentences of 21-24 years for three army officers and a federal police officer on November 23, 2025?
A) Corruption scandal
B) Assassination attempt on President-elect Lula
C) Drug trafficking ring
D) Election fraud
Answer: B
Explanation: Brazil's Supreme Federal Court convicted the officials for plotting to kill Lula and others to block the 2023 power transfer, upholding democratic integrity.
20. Which international body is holding its Trade Council meeting on November 24, 2025, in Brussels?
A) WTO
B) EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade)
C) ASEAN Economic Forum
D) G7 Trade Ministers
Answer: B
Explanation: The EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) will convene in Brussels on November 24, chaired by Danish Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, to discuss global trade agendas.
21. What protest occurred at India Gate on November 23, 2025, leading to five detentions over Delhi's air quality?
A) Farmers' march
B) Anti-pollution demonstration
C) Labor rights rally
D) Women's safety vigil
Answer: B
Explanation: Around 50-60 protesters gathered for over two hours demanding action on Delhi's severe air pollution, resulting in police interventions and five arrests.
22. Which wine grape variety is celebrated globally on November 24, 2025, as International Carménère Day?
A) Cabernet Sauvignon
B) Carménère
C) Merlot
D) Pinot Noir
Answer: B
Explanation: November 24 marks International Carménère Day, honoring the Chilean-origin grape known for its bold, spicy flavors, once mistaken for Merlot.
23. What U.S. milestone in women's tennis was achieved by Elena Rybakina on November 23, 2025?
A) First Asian WTA Finals champion
B) Youngest Grand Slam winner
C) Most aces in a match
D) Longest winning streak
Answer: A
Explanation: Kazakhstan's Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6(7-0) undefeated at the 2025 WTA Finals, earning US$5.235 million and becoming the first Asian winner.
24. Which conflict saw an Israeli airstrike in Beirut killing five on November 23, 2025?
A) Israel-Hamas war
B) Israel-Hezbollah conflict
C) Yemen-Houthi clashes
D) Syria civil war
Answer: B
Explanation: The November 2025 Israeli attack targeted a Beirut building in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict, injuring 28 and escalating cross-border tensions.
25. What global summit begins on November 24, 2025, between the EU and African Union?
A) Trade Partnership Forum
B) EU-African Union Summit
C) Climate Resilience Dialogue
D) Youth Innovation Conference
Answer: B
Explanation: The EU-AU Summit in Brussels from November 24-25 focuses on trade, security, and sustainable development, strengthening post-colonial partnerships.