Current Affairs 28th November 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What is the financial outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)?
A) Rs 5,000 crore
B) Rs 7,280 crore
C) Rs 10,000 crore
D) Rs 2,500 crore
Answer: B
Explanation: In November 2025, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the scheme with a Rs 7,280 crore outlay to establish 6,000 MTPA of integrated REPM manufacturing, covering the full value chain from rare earth oxides to finished magnets, aiming to boost domestic production for EVs and renewable energy.
2. Where is the 8th edition of Exercise Garuda 2025 being conducted?
A) Jodhpur Air Force Station, India
B) Gwalior Air Base, India
C) Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, France
D) Avord Air Base, France
Answer: C
Explanation: The bilateral air exercise between India and France, underway from November 16–27, 2025, focuses on enhancing interoperability and is hosted at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, strengthening defence ties under the 1998 Strategic Partnership.
3. What is the projected FY26 GDP growth rate revised by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) in November 2025?
A) 6.3%
B) 6.8%
C) 7%
D) 8%
Answer: C
Explanation: Ind-Ra raised the projection to 7% from 6.3% due to robust Q1 FY26 growth of 8%, the fastest in five quarters; RBI's projection remains at 6.8%, with official Q2 data set for release on November 28, 2025.
4. Which city in Uttar Pradesh was declared a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2025?
A) Varanasi
B) Lucknow
C) Agra
D) Kanpur
Answer: B
Explanation: Lucknow earned the title, the second Indian city after Hyderabad, recognizing its Awadhi cuisine heritage; the nomination was submitted on January 31, 2025, and approved by the Government of India on March 3, 2025.
5. Who has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, assuming office on November 24, 2025?
A) Justice B.R. Gavai
B) Justice Surya Kant
C) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
D) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Answer: B
Explanation: Justice Surya Kant succeeds Chief Justice B.R. Gavai under Article 124(2) of the Constitution, appointed by the President; this marks a key judicial transition emphasizing collegium recommendations.
6. What is the primary aim of the India-France defence framework signed on November 20, 2025?
A) Nuclear disarmament
B) Co-development of stealth fighters
C) Indo-Pacific security and joint exercises
D) Missile technology transfer
Answer: C
Explanation: Signed at DRDO Headquarters in New Delhi, the agreement expands nuclear, space, and security cooperation, building on the 1998 partnership and recent exercises like Garuda.
7. Which event is scheduled to commence on November 28, 2025, focusing on conserving rural Buddhist heritage?
A) International Conference on Climate Action
B) International Conference on Rural Buddhist Heritage
C) G20 Summit Side Event
D) UN Biodiversity Forum
Answer: B
Explanation: The conference in New Delhi will address preservation efforts, following the National One Health Mission Assembly, highlighting India's cultural diplomacy in heritage conservation.
8. What major acquisition did the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approve on November 25, 2025?
A) Three proposals in financial services, power, and manufacturing
B) Merger of two major banks
C) Telecom spectrum allocation
D) Defence equipment imports
Answer: A
Explanation: Under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, CCI cleared deals reflecting corporate consolidation, promoting competition in key sectors amid India's economic growth.
9. Which Indian state passed a resolution declaring Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, and the Galiara around the Golden Temple as holy cities?
A) Haryana
B) Punjab
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: The Punjab Legislative Assembly's historic resolution underscores Sikh spiritual sites, enhancing cultural preservation and tourism in the state.
10. What is the venue for the 5th Khelo India University Games, inaugurated on November 24, 2025?
A) Mumbai
B) Jaipur
C) Delhi
D) Chennai
Answer: B
Explanation: Hosted across Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur till December 5, 2025, the games feature a drone show and cultural performances, promoting youth sports.
11. Which Afghan national was involved in the shooting of two U.S. National Guard members near the White House on November 26, 2025?
A) Haytham Ali Tabatabai
B) Rahmanullah Lakanwal
C) Almazbek Atambayev
D) Alejandro Gertz Manero
Answer: B
Explanation: Lakanwal, a former elite counterterrorism unit member who served with U.S. troops, was labeled an "act of terror"; the victims remain in critical condition.
12. What is the death toll from landslides and floods in Sri Lanka as of November 27, 2025?
A) 28
B) 56
C) 9
D) 38
Answer: B
Explanation: Authorities closed offices and schools amid the crisis, exacerbated by heavy rains, highlighting vulnerabilities in disaster-prone regions.
13. Who won the men's singles title at the 2025 ATP Finals?
A) Carlos Alcaraz
B) Jannik Sinner
C) Roh Hyunjin
D) Soleil
Answer: B
Explanation: Sinner defended his title, defeating Alcaraz 7–6(7–4), 7–5, in a high-stakes final showcasing rising tennis rivalries.
14. Which team won the 2025 Grey Cup in Canadian football?
A) Montreal Alouettes
B) Saskatchewan Roughriders
C) Bayern Munich
D) Arsenal
Answer: B
Explanation: The Roughriders triumphed 25–17 over the Alouettes, securing their fifth championship and boosting CFL popularity.
15. What is the focus of the 6th China–U.S. Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) Forum held in Hong Kong in November 2025?
A) Trade tariffs
B) "Circles for Peace" and global commons governance
C) Cyber security
D) Space exploration
Answer: B
Explanation: Titled “Circles for Peace,” the forum emphasized shared governance in domains like AI and climate, amid U.S.-China tensions.
16. Which country announced a 28-point peace proposal for the Ukraine war, including cession of occupied territories?
A) Russia
B) United States
C) Ukraine
D) Germany
Answer: B
Explanation: The proposal offers a casus foederis guarantee for Ukraine but cedes Russian-held areas, blindsiding European allies and sparking diplomatic rushes.
17. What natural disaster intensified into Cyclone Ditwah over the Bay of Bengal on November 27, 2025?
A) Floods in Mexico
B) Typhoon Kalmaegi in Philippines
C) Landslides in Sri Lanka
D) Earthquake in Afghanistan
Answer: A
Explanation: The IMD issued yellow alerts for Kerala districts as the depression intensified, potentially hitting by November 30, affecting coastal regions.
18. Who was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Russian court for the 2022 Crimean Bridge truck bomb attack?
A) Eight people on terrorism charges
B) Five Hezbollah militants
C) Thirty-eight Pakistani Taliban militants
D) Allied Democratic Forces
Answer: A
Explanation: The attack killed five; the sentencing underscores Russia's crackdown on perceived Ukrainian-linked terrorism.
19. Which Indian city was awarded hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Ahmedabad
D) Kolkata
Answer: C
Explanation: The award aligns with India's sports ambitions, as stated by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, aiming for top-five global ranking by 2047.
20. What is the AQI level in Delhi that led to the reimposition of GRAP III measures on November 27, 2025?
A) 200
B) 327 to 377
C) 150
D) 400
Answer: B
Explanation: The jump from "very poor" to severe prompted anti-pollution curbs, highlighting ongoing air quality challenges in the NCR.
21. Which bill was passed by the Assam Legislative Assembly on November 27, 2025, declaring polygamy unlawful?
A) Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025
B) Electricity Amendment Bill, 2025
C) Constitution 131st Amendment Bill
D) Tribunals Reforms Act
Answer: A
Explanation: The bill criminalizes polygamy, targeting cultural practices in certain communities to promote gender equality and social reform.
22. What is the record kharif rice production estimated for India in the 2025-26 season?
A) 100 MT
B) 124.504 MT
C) 80 MT
D) 150 MT
Answer: B
Explanation: Up 1.732 MT from the previous year, the harvest reflects strong agricultural output; maize production rose to 28.303 MT.
23. Which facility was inaugurated by PM Modi in Hyderabad for LEAP engine MRO?
A) Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI)
B) HAL Nashik Plant
C) DRDO Headquarters
D) Raja Bhoj Airport
Answer: A
Explanation: Safran's largest global MRO facility boosts India's aviation self-reliance, supporting joint Indo-French projects.
24. What disease outbreak was declared in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa in November 2025?
A) Leptospirosis, with 9 confirmed cases
B) Dengue
C) Malaria
D) Cholera
Answer: A
Explanation: Health Minister Christopher Tufton reported 9 confirmed and 28 suspected cases, plus 6 deaths, linked to flood-contaminated water exposure.
25. Which U.S. company is on pace to reach a $4 trillion market value due to AI momentum in November 2025?
A) Tesla
B) Alphabet
C) Dell Technologies
D) Urban Outfitters
Answer: B
Explanation: Alphabet (Google's parent) hit all-time highs driven by AI ad tech and search innovations, joining elite Big Tech firms in the booming sector.