Current Affairs 4th November 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What major sports achievement did the Indian women's cricket team accomplish on November 2, 2025?
A) Winning the T20 World Cup
B) Clinching the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup
C) Securing the Asian Cup
D) Qualifying for the Olympics
Answer: B
Explanation: India Women defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 final at Navi Mumbai, marking their first-ever title in the tournament. Deepti Sharma's all-round performance (a fifty and 5 wickets) was pivotal, ending a long drought in major ICC events.
2. Which New Zealand cricketer announced his retirement from T20 Internationals on November 2, 2025?
A) Tim Southee
B) Kane Williamson
C) Trent Boult
D) Ross Taylor
Answer: B
Explanation: Kane Williamson, former captain and one of New Zealand's most prolific batsmen, retired from T20Is with immediate effect, citing a desire to focus on other formats and personal commitments after a stellar career.
3. What significant recognition did Lucknow receive from UNESCO on November 3, 2025?
A) City of Literature
B) City of Music
C) City of Gastronomy
D) City of Film
Answer: C
Explanation: Lucknow was included in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network under the 'City of Gastronomy' category during the 43rd General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, highlighting its Awadhi cuisine and cultural heritage alongside cities like Hyderabad.
4. Which Indian tennis legend retired after a 20-year international career in November 2025?
A) Leander Paes
B) Mahesh Bhupathi
C) Rohan Bopanna
D) Sania Mirza
Answer: C
Explanation: Rohan Bopanna, at 45, retired from professional tennis, celebrated for his doubles prowess including Grand Slam wins and inspiring longevity in the sport, marking the end of an era for Indian tennis.
5. What was India's GST collection for October 2025, as released on November 1?
A) ₹1.76 lakh crore
B) ₹1.96 lakh crore
C) ₹2.16 lakh crore
D) ₹1.50 lakh crore
Answer: B
Explanation: GST collections rose 4.6% year-on-year to ₹1.96 lakh crore, the slowest growth in 52 months but a five-month high, reflecting moderated economic activity amid global uncertainties.
6. Which initiative was launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in October 2025 to empower youth in governance?
A) Youth Panchayat Yojana
B) Model Youth Gram Sabha
C) National Youth Sabha Program
D) Gram Udyog Youth Scheme
Answer: B
Explanation: The Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) initiative, in collaboration with the Ministries of Education and Tribal Affairs, aims to involve youth in local decision-making, strengthening grassroots democracy in rural India.
7. What is the theme of the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 scheduled for November 27–28?
A) Global Security Challenges
B) Reform to Transform: Sashakt, Surakshit aur Viksit Bharat
C) Maritime Security in Indo-Pacific
D) Cyber Warfare Strategies
Answer: B
Explanation: The Indian Army's flagship seminar focuses on military reforms for a capable, secure, and developed India by 2047, building on the YLF VEER YUVA forum addressed by key figures like Kiren Rijiju and General Upendra Dwivedi.
8. Which satellite, India's heaviest military communication one, was launched by ISRO in November 2025?
A) GSAT-7A
B) CMS-03 (GSAT-7R)
C) INSAT-4B
D) RISAT-2B
Answer: B
Explanation: ISRO launched the 4,410 kg CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) using the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota, enhancing secure military communications for the armed forces.
9. What weather alert was issued by IMD for Andaman and Nicobar Islands on November 4, 2025?
A) Heatwave Warning
B) Cyclone Alert
C) Flood Alert
D) Drought Advisory
Answer: B
Explanation: A cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify from November 4, prompting warnings for residents, fishermen, and tourists in the islands.
10. When is the Supreme Court scheduled to issue directions on the stray dogs issue in institutions?
A) November 5
B) November 7
C) November 10
D) November 12
Answer: B
Explanation: The SC will address the 'stray dogs menace' in government and public sector institutions on November 7, where feeding by employees has been a concern.
11. What is the investment announced for India's maritime sector during India Maritime Week 2025?
A) ₹50,000 crore
B) ₹70,000 crore
C) ₹90,000 crore
D) ₹1 lakh crore
Answer: B
Explanation: At the India Maritime Week (October 27-31 in Mumbai), the government committed ₹70,000 crore to boost shipping, ports, and waterways, aligning with PM Modi's declaration of 2026 as ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.
12. Who has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, to take oath on November 24, 2025?
A) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
B) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
C) Justice Surya Kant
D) Justice B.V. Nagarathna
Answer: C
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu appointed Justice Surya Kant, the senior-most SC judge, under Article 124(2), succeeding the current CJI.
13. What was Bharti Airtel's consolidated net profit for Q2 FY2026 (ended September 30, 2025)?
A) ₹4,153 crore
B) ₹6,000 crore
C) ₹8,651 crore
D) ₹10,000 crore
Answer: C
Explanation: Airtel reported a more than twofold jump to ₹8,651 crore, up from ₹4,153 crore YoY, driven by tariff hikes and ARPU growth.
14. Which city is set to elect a new mayor on November 4, 2025, with Zohran Mamdani as a front-runner?
A) Los Angeles
B) New York City
C) Chicago
D) San Francisco
Answer: B
Explanation: The NYC mayoral race features Indian-descent Zohran Kwame Mamdani as the leading candidate, amid key U.S. off-year elections including gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey.
15. What is Proposition 50 in the California special election on November 4, 2025?
A) Tax Reform
B) Redistricting Power Shift
C) Environmental Bill
D) Education Funding
Answer: B
Explanation: It temporarily transfers congressional redistricting authority from the Citizens Redistricting Commission to the state legislature, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
16. Which country imposed the world's first generational ban on tobacco and vaping in November 2025?
A) Bhutan
B) Maldives
C) Singapore
D) New Zealand
Answer: B
Explanation: The Maldives enacted a historic law banning sales to those born after 2009, aiming for a smoke-free future starting in 2027.
17. What was the GDP growth rate for India in Q2 (July-September) 2025?
A) 5.4%
B) 6.7%
C) 7.2%
D) 8.1%
Answer: A
Explanation: The National Statistics Office reported 5.4% growth, the lowest in 18 months and below RBI's 7.2% estimate, signaling economic slowdown.
18. Who were felicitated as Fit India Icons on November 1, 2025?
A) Virat Kohli, PV Sindhu, Akshay Kumar
B) Rohit Shetty, Harbhajan Singh, Saina Nehwal
C) Neeraj Chopra, Mary Kom, Salman Khan
D) Sunil Chhetri, Bajrang Punia, Deepika Padukone
Answer: B
Explanation: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya honored the trio at the National Fitness & Wellness Conclave in Mumbai for promoting health and wellness.
19. What tragic accident occurred in Telangana on November 3, 2025?
A) Train Derailment
B) Tipper Lorry-Bus Collision Killing 20
C) Bridge Collapse
D) Factory Fire
Answer: B
Explanation: A head-on collision in Rangareddy district killed at least 20 and injured four, involving a gravel-laden lorry and a public bus.
20. Which reform movement's 150th anniversary is India celebrating in 2025?
A) Brahmo Samaj
B) Arya Samaj
C) Prarthana Samaj
D) Ramakrishna Mission
Answer: B
Explanation: The Arya Samaj, founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in 1875, is commemorated for its role in social reforms like women's education and anti-caste efforts.
21. What is the focus of the Marine Fisheries Census 2025 launched by India?
A) Aquaculture Expansion
B) First Fully Digital and Geo-Referenced Survey
C) Export Quota Setting
D) Fishing Ban Enforcement
Answer: B
Explanation: Powered by ICAR-CMFRI's VYAS app, it marks India's inaugural digital census for sustainable fisheries management.
22. Which G7 country recognized Palestine in September 2025?
A) United States
B) United Kingdom
C) Canada
D) Japan
Answer: C
Explanation: Canada became the latest G7 nation to recognize Palestine, joining others in supporting a two-state solution amid Middle East tensions.
23. What is the investment expansion for India's rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme?
A) ₹3,000 crore
B) ₹5,000 crore
C) ₹7,000 crore
D) ₹10,000 crore
Answer: C
Explanation: The scheme triples to over ₹7,000 crore ($788 million) to reduce import dependence and boost EV and renewable energy sectors.
24. Who chairs the annual Norway-India Partnership Initiative (NIPI) meeting?
A) Union Health Minister
B) Union Health Secretary
C) PMO Official
D) Norwegian PM
Answer: B
Explanation: The Union Health Secretary and Norwegian Ambassador reviewed the 2025 Progress Report and approved Phase IV plans for maternal/child health collaboration.
25. What award was announced for 1,466 police personnel on October 31, 2025?
A) President's Police Medal
B) Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak
C) Ashok Chakra
D) Shaurya Chakra
Answer: B
Explanation: On Sardar Patel's birth anniversary, the MHA honored excellence in policing across states, UTs, CAPFs, and CPOs.