Current Affairs 29th November 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What is the death toll from the massive high-rise fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong's Tai Po district as of November 29, 2025?
a) 75
b) 128
c) 101
d) 200
Answer: b) 128
Explanation: Rescue operations were halted on November 28 after the blaze that began on November 26, with the toll rising to 128 dead and over 200 missing, marking Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades.
2. Which aircraft family is affected by the Airbus software update for solar radiation issues, impacting over 200 planes in India?
a) Boeing 737
b) A320
c) A350
d) B777
Answer: b) A320
Explanation: Airbus announced on November 28 that intense solar radiation could corrupt flight control data in A320 family aircraft, leading to software fixes and disruptions for airlines like IndiGo and Air India.
3. What prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to announce a permanent shutdown of immigration from "impoverished countries" on November 28, 2025?
a) Economic downturn
b) A shooting incident involving an Afghan national
c) Border wall funding
d) Trade disputes
Answer: b) A shooting incident involving an Afghan national
Explanation: Following the identification of 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal as the alleged shooter in an attack on National Guard members near the White House, Trump linked it to immigration policy.
4. Which UN observance is marked on November 29 to support Palestinian rights and self-determination?
a) World AIDS Day
b) International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
c) Human Rights Day
d) World Diabetes Day
Answer: b) International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Explanation: Observed annually on November 29, this day reaffirms global commitment to Palestinian dignity, justice, and self-determination amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
5. What is the name of the new bioprocess facility launched by Telangana in Genome Valley, Hyderabad, in November 2025?
a) BioHub India
b) 1 Bio
c) Genome Scale-Up
d) Biotech Valley Lab
Answer: b) 1 Bio
Explanation: India's first single-use bioprocess design and scale-up facility, '1 Bio', was inaugurated by Minister D. Sridhar Babu to celebrate 25 years of Genome Valley and boost biotech innovation.
6. Which city has overtaken Tokyo as the world's most populous urban area according to the UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 report?
a) Mumbai
b) Delhi
c) Jakarta
d) Dhaka
Answer: c) Jakarta
Explanation: Jakarta now has 42 million residents, surpassing Tokyo's 33 million, due to revised urban density criteria highlighting rapid Asian urbanization and infrastructure challenges.
7. What was the theme of the third Chanakya Defence Dialogue hosted by the Indian Army in New Delhi on November 27-28, 2025?
a) Global Peace Initiatives
b) Reform to Transform: Sashakt, Surakshit aur Viksit Bharat
c) Maritime Security in Indo-Pacific
d) AI in Warfare
Answer: b) Reform to Transform: Sashakt, Surakshit aur Viksit Bharat
Explanation: The dialogue focused on India's defence transformation, bringing together experts to address security challenges and align with national goals of a strong, secure, and developed India.
8. Which Indian tennis player successfully defended his singles title at the 2025 ATP Finals by defeating Carlos Alcaraz?
a) Rohan Bopanna
b) Jannik Sinner
c) Sumit Nagal
d) Yuki Bhambri
Answer: b) Jannik Sinner
Explanation: Jannik Sinner won 7–6(7–4), 7–5 against Carlos Alcaraz in the final, marking his second consecutive ATP Finals title.
9. What caused the end of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history on November 28, 2025?
a) Budget compromise
b) A bill signed by President Trump after 43 days
c) Congressional override
d) Supreme Court ruling
Answer: b) A bill signed by President Trump after 43 days
Explanation: The 43-day shutdown, the longest ever, concluded with a bill passing Congress and signed by Trump, resolving funding disputes.
10. Which cyclone is approaching the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh, prompting red alerts on November 29, 2025?
a) Cyclone Amphan
b) Cyclone Ditwah
c) Cyclone Nivar
d) Cyclone Gaja
Answer: b) Cyclone Ditwah
Explanation: Cyclone Ditwah, forming over the southwest Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall by November 30, with extremely heavy rainfall forecasted for coastal districts.
11. What is India's estimated real GDP growth for the July-September quarter of FY 2025-26?
a) 5.6%
b) 6.8%
c) 8.2%
d) 7.0%
Answer: c) 8.2%
Explanation: The National Statistics Office reported an 8.2% growth, up from 5.6% in the same quarter last year, driven by strong economic recovery.
12. Which facility did PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurate in Hyderabad on November 26, 2025, as India's first global aircraft engine MRO?
a) GE Aviation Hub
b) Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI)
c) Boeing Repair Center
d) HAL Engine Works
Answer: b) Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI)
Explanation: The SAESI facility at GMR Aerospace Park supports maintenance, repair, and overhaul for aircraft engines, enhancing India's aviation sector.
13. What incident led to two police officers being injured and 29 arrests in Greece on November 28, 2025?
a) Protest march
b) Riot at an immigration detention site in Sintiki, Serres
c) Labor strike
d) Environmental rally
Answer: b) Riot at an immigration detention site in Sintiki, Serres
Explanation: A riot broke out at the detention center, resulting in injuries and arrests amid rising tensions over immigration policies.
14. Which Canadian football team won their fifth Grey Cup on November 28, 2025, defeating the Montreal Alouettes?
a) Toronto Argonauts
b) Saskatchewan Roughriders
c) Calgary Stampeders
d) Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Answer: b) Saskatchewan Roughriders
Explanation: The Roughriders triumphed 25–17 in the CFL championship, securing their fifth title.
15. What is the leading coalition in Iraq's preliminary parliamentary election results as of November 29, 2025?
a) State of Law Coalition
b) Reconstruction and Development Coalition
c) Kurdistan Democratic Party
d) Sunni Conference
Answer: b) Reconstruction and Development Coalition
Explanation: Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani's coalition leads the polls, indicating strong support for reconstruction efforts.
16. Which African leaders are set to meet in the U.S. to sign a peace deal, as announced on November 28, 2025?
a) South Africa and Zimbabwe
b) Congo and Rwanda
c) Nigeria and Cameroon
d) Ethiopia and Somalia
Answer: b) Congo and Rwanda
Explanation: Presidents Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame will sign an agreement to end conflicts, with Tshisekedi visiting next week.
17. What caused two tankers to catch fire in the Black Sea on November 29, 2025, with crews reported safe?
a) Collision
b) Being struck (cause under investigation)
c) Mechanical failure
d) Storm damage
Answer: b) Being struck (cause under investigation)
Explanation: Turkey reported the incident, with all crew members safe; investigations point to possible external strikes amid regional tensions.
18. Which Sudanese group accepted a humanitarian ceasefire after capturing El Fasher in Darfur on November 28, 2025?
a) Sudanese Army
b) Rapid Support Forces
c) Justice and Equality Movement
d) Sudan Liberation Army
Answer: b) Rapid Support Forces
Explanation: The RSF agreed to the international mediators' proposal, while the army plans to continue operations, escalating the conflict.
19. What change did Major League Soccer announce for its season starting in 2027-28?
a) Expansion to 35 teams
b) Shift to summer-to-spring schedule spanning two years
c) Removal of playoffs
d) International draft
Answer: b) Shift to summer-to-spring schedule spanning two years
Explanation: The MLS board voted to align with global leagues, with a transitional season in early 2027.
20. Which Kazakhstani player became the first Asian to win the WTA Finals singles title on November 28, 2025?
a) Iga Swiatek
b) Elena Rybakina
c) Naomi Osaka
d) Aryna Sabalenka
Answer: b) Elena Rybakina
Explanation: Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6–3, 7–6(7–0), winning undefeated and earning a record $5.235 million in prize money.
21. What global outage affected apps and websites on November 28, 2025, due to a software malfunction?
a) Google Cloud
b) Cloudflare
c) AWS
d) Microsoft Azure
Answer: b) Cloudflare
Explanation: A configuration file for threat traffic crashed Cloudflare's wider services, causing widespread disruptions.
22. Which Indian city had a bust of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar unveiled at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on November 26, 2025?
a) Mumbai
b) Delhi
c) No specific city; event in Paris
d) Hyderabad
Answer: c) No specific city; event in Paris
Explanation: The unveiling on Constitution Day honored Ambedkar's legacy in democracy and social justice, led by Indian Ambassador Vishal V. Sharma.
23. What is the value of the U.S.-India deal signed on November 29, 2025, for support of the Navy's MH-60R Seahawk helicopters?
a) ₹5,000 crore
b) ₹7,995 crore
c) ₹10,000 crore
d) ₹3,500 crore
Answer: b) ₹7,995 crore
Explanation: The agreement covers comprehensive support for the Seahawk fleet, enhancing naval capabilities.
24. Which Indian rating agency revised the FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7% on November 27, 2025?
a) CRISIL
b) India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)
c) ICRA
d) CARE
Answer: b) India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)
Explanation: Ind-Ra raised the projection from 6.3%, aligning with RBI's 6.8% estimate amid strong economic indicators.
25. What earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, on November 28, 2025, damaging the historic Blue Mosque?
a) Mw 5.8
b) Mw 6.3
c) Mw 7.1
d) Mw 4.9
Answer: b) Mw 6.3
Explanation: The quake killed at least 20, injured hundreds, and caused significant damage to the Blue Mosque in Balkh province.