Latest Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 11/11/2025

The 11th November 2025 Current Affairs Quiz brings you the most relevant GK questions on recent developments in science, economy, policy, and international events. Designed for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and State PSC aspirants, this quiz ensures you stay ahead in your preparation with factual, exam-oriented insights.

Current Affairs Quiz: 11th November, 2025

Q1. COP30 (2025 UN Climate Change Conference) is scheduled to be held in which city, known for its location in the Amazon rainforest?

(A). Brasília

(B). Manaus

(C). Belém

(D). Rio de Janeiro

Answer: c

Solution:

The correct answer is (c) Belém

• COP30 (Conference of the Parties 30) is hosted by Brazil from 10–21 November 2025.
• Venue: Hangar Convention and Fair Centre, Belém, located in Pará, heart of the Amazon rainforest.
• It is the 30th anniversary of UNFCCC climate summits and a major step toward implementing Paris Agreement targets.
  

Important Exam Facts:

• Theme: Implementation, Adaptation, Inclusion, Nature-based Solutions
• Host Nation: Brazil
• Heads of State Summit: 6–7 November 2025

Key Focus:

• Climate finance (e.g., $1.3 trillion Baku to Belém Roadmap)
• Nature-based solutions (forests, mangroves)
• Updated NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions)
• Indigenous rights and adaptation in the Amazon
• Six Pillars: Mitigation, Adaptation, Finance, Technology, Capacity-Building, Implementation
• Participating Nations: ~198 under UNFCCC (incl. India, USA, China, EU etc.)

Q2. What is NexCAR19, recently launched by PM Narendra Modi in November 2025?

(A). India’s first AI-based surgical robot

(B). India’s first mRNA COVID vaccine

(C). India’s first indigenous CAR T-cell therapy for cancer

(D). India’s first CRISPR-based gene-editing platform

Answer: c

Solution:

The correct answer is (c) India’s first indigenous CAR T-cell therapy for cancer
Explanation

NexCAR19 is India’s first CAR (Chimeric Antigen Receptor) T-cell therapy, launched in November 2025 by PM Narendra Modi.
It targets B-cell blood cancers such as,

• Leukemia
• Lymphoma
• It provides personalized treatment by modifying a patient’s T-cells to attack cancer cells.
  

Information Booster :

• Therapy Name: NexCAR19
• Type: CAR T-cell therapy (gene & cell-based)
• Launched by: PM Narendra Modi
• Launch Date: November 2025
• Developed by: ImmunoACT (IIT Bombay startup)
• In Collaboration With: Tata Memorial Hospital
• Supported By: DBT & BIRAC
• Target Patients: Blood cancer cases unresponsive to chemo/radiation

Q3. Who was James D. Watson, who died in 2025 at the age of 97?

(A). Co-founder of the Periodic Table

(B). Inventor of the PCR Technique

(C). Co-discoverer of DNA Double Helix Structure

(D). First to sequence the Human Genome

Answer: c

Solution:

The correct answer is (c) Co-discoverer of DNA Double Helix Structure

Explanation

• James D. Watson was a renowned molecular biologist from the USA.
• He co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA in 1953 with Francis Crick.
• Their discovery explained the mechanism of genetic inheritance and replication.
• This became a foundation of molecular biology.
• He passed away on 7 November 2025, at the age of 97, in New York.
  

Information Booster :

• Full Name: James Dewey Watson
• Date of Birth: 6 April 1928
• Place of Birth: Chicago, USA
• Died: 7 November 2025, East Northport, New York
• Major Discovery: DNA double helix model (1953)
• Co-discoverer: Francis H.C. Crick
• Based On: X-ray diffraction images by Rosalind Franklin
• Nobel Prize: Physiology or Medicine, 1962 (shared with Crick and Maurice Wilkins)
• Book:The Double Helix (1968)

Academic Role

• Professor at Harvard University
  Director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (1968–1994)
  Human Genome Project:
  Early leader in 1990s
  Advocated for ethical and social implications research
  Known for: Promoting genetic research and genome mapping

Additional Knowledge

• Watson’s model of DNA described:
• Two strands twisted in a double helix
• Base pairing: Adenine–Thymine, Cytosine–Guanine
• His work laid the foundation for:
• Genetic engineering, biotechnology, and gene therapy

Controversies

• Made racially offensive remarks in 2007, leading to removal from honorary roles
• Criticized for undermining Rosalind Franklin in The Double Helix
• Auctioned his Nobel Medal in 2014 due to perceived ostracism
• Considered a polarizing figure despite scientific brilliance

Q4. What is the primary objective of India’s newly launched DRAP and UiWIN initiatives under the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision?

(A). Promote smart cities through digital governance

(B). Boost AI-powered urban policing systems

(C). Remediate legacy dumpsites and attract urban investments

(D). Establish rural micro-credit platforms

Answer: c

Solution:

The correct answer is (c) Remediate legacy dumpsites and attract urban investments

• DRAP (Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme) aims to clear 214 high-burden dumpsites across 202 cities by 2026.
• UiWIN (Urban Investment Window), managed by HUDCO, will mobilize private and international investments into urban infrastructure projects.
• These programs align with Viksit Bharat @2047, focusing on clean, sustainable, investment-ready cities.
  

Information Booster 

• DRAP – Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme
• Launch Date: 2025
• Goal: Remediate 8.8 crore tonnes of legacy waste in 214 high-load landfills
• Cities Involved: 202 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)
• Central Assistance: ₹550/tonne
• Target Completion: September–October 2026
• Land Recovered So Far: ~7,580 acres
• Monitoring: Real-time portal, 5P Framework (Political will, Public finance, Advocacy, Project management, Partnerships)
• Example: Bhalswa landfill (Delhi) – 4.8 lakh tonnes cleared in 2.5 months
  

UiWIN – Urban Investment Window

• Managed by: HUDCO
• Purpose: Mobilize funds for urban infrastructure projects
• Focus Areas: Solid waste, mobility, sewerage, climate-resilient infra
• Funding Sources: World Bank, ADB, private sector
• Supports: Long-term, concessional finance + PPP model

Q5. According to the Time Out Survey 2025, which city was ranked as Asia’s happiest city?

(A). Beijing

(B). Shanghai

(C). Mumbai

(D). Bangkok

Answer: c

Solution:

The correct answer is (c) Mumbai

• The Time Out Survey 2025 ranked Mumbai as the happiest city in Asia, based on joy levels, culture, community bonding, lifestyle, and street food experience.
  

Information Booster

• Survey included 18,000+ residents across Asian cities.
• 94% of Mumbai residents reported that the city brings them joy.
• 89% prefer living in Mumbai over other cities.
• Mumbai’s Bollywood industry, nightlife, and social culture contribute to high happiness scores.
• Street food culture (e.g., Vada Pav, Bhel Puri) adds to daily lifestyle satisfaction.
  

Additional Knowledge

• Mumbai is India’s financial capital and home to the entertainment industry (Bollywood).
• Other top cities in the ranking include Beijing, Shanghai, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, and Jakarta.
• Happiness ranking is based on urban culture, social interaction, lifestyle, and community feelings, not infrastructure quality.

Q6. What is the theme of World Science Day for Peace and Development 2025, observed annually on 10 November?

(A). Building Trust in Science for Sustainable Future

(B). Science for Global Resilience

(C). Trust, transformation, and tomorrow: The science we need for 2050

(D). Science and Innovation for Peace and Prosperity

Answer: c

Solution:

The correct answer is (c) Trust, transformation, and tomorrow: The science we need for 2050

• World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed every year on 10 November, established by UNESCO in 2001.
• The 2025 theme focuses on building trust in science, encouraging youth engagement, and preparing for a sustainable future by 2050.
• It aims to promote science education, tackle misinformation, and foster global cooperation on issues like climate change, health, and resource management.
  

Information Booster

• Observance: 10 November (every year)
• Established by: UNESCO, 2001
• 2025 Theme: “Trust, transformation, and tomorrow: The science we need for 2050”
• Purpose: Promote science for peace, sustainability, and public trust
• Focus: Youth engagement, scientific thinking, and global challenges (climate, health, inequality)

Q7. INS Sahyadri recently participated in the Malabar 2025 naval exercise held at which location?

(A). Port Blair

(B). Guam

(C). Darwin

(D). Tokyo Bay

Answer: b

Solution:

The correct answer is (b) Guam.

• Exercise Malabar 2025 took place at Guam, a strategic U.S. island territory in the Western Pacific Ocean.
• India participated with INS Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigate.
• The exercise involved harbour and sea phases to improve naval coordination and security cooperation among Quad nations.
  

Information Booster

• Exercise Malabar began in 1992 as a bilateral drill between India and the U.S.
• Quad Members in Malabar: India, United States, Japan, Australia.
• INS Sahyadri is built under Project 17 by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders.
• Focus Areas: Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), gunnery drills, joint fleet manoeuvres.
• Guam is crucial for Indo-Pacific strategy & forward deployment of naval assets.
  

Additional Knowledge

• Shivalik-class frigates are India’s first stealth warships.
• INS Sahyadri is based under the Eastern Naval Command.
• Key theme of Indo-Pacific cooperation: Free, Open, and Rules-Based Maritime Order.
• Malabar enhances interoperability, meaning navies of different nations can operate together smoothly.

Q8. Egypt recently announced a new natural gas discovery in which area of the Western Desert, expected to add approximately 15 billion cubic feet to its reserves?

(A). Siwa Basin

(B). Farafra Oasis

(C). Badr-15

(D). Al-Kharga

Answer: c

Solution:

The correct answer is (c) Badr-15

• The discovery is in Badr-15, part of Egypt’s Western Desert.
• Gas is extracted from the Lower Bahariya formation, a known hydrocarbon-bearing zone.
• Estimated production rate is 16 million cubic feet/day, adding around 15 billion cubic feet to Egypt’s reserves.
  

Information Booster

• Country: Egypt
• Discovery Location: Badr-15, Western Desert
• Reservoir: Lower Bahariya formation
• Initial Production: ~16 million cubic feet/day
• Reserves Added: ~15 billion cubic feet
• Ministry Involved: Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources

Significance:

• Boosts domestic energy production
  Strengthens energy security and export potential
  Highlights Egypt’s ambition to become a regional energy hub

Q9. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the newly launched Aadhaar Mobile App (2025)?

(A). AI-based Face Authentication

(B). Biometric Lock/Unlock Option

(C). Paperless and selective data sharing

(D). Mandatory physical fingerprint verification only

Answer: d

Solution:

• The correct answer is (d) Mandatory physical fingerprint verification only.The new Aadhaar app introduces AI-powered face authentication, allowing verification without physical biometric devices.
• Users can also lock/unlock biometrics at any time for privacy protection.
• It supports QR-based verification and selective data sharing, ensuring security and privacy.
• Hence, mandatory fingerprint verification is not required anymore.
  

Information Booster

• Launched by: UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India)
• Target Users: Over 140+ crore citizens with Aadhaar
• QR Authentication: Allows instant offline Aadhaar verification
• Biometric Lock: Protects against misuse in banks, SIM activation, etc.
• Face Authentication: Works directly from Aadhaar photo in UIDAI database
  

Additional Knowledge

• Aadhaar Act, 2016 provides legal backing to Aadhaar identity system.
• UIDAI works under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).
• Aadhaar can be used for e-KYC, DBT subsidy transfers, PAN linking, and digital identity verification.
• Aadhaar security uses end-to-end encryption to prevent data leaks.

Q10. What is “M Circle”, recently launched by AU Small Finance Bank, designed for?

(A). Senior citizens’ health insurance

(B). Rural micro-loans scheme

(C). Women-centric banking and lifestyle services

(D). Startup funding program for youth

Answer: c

Solution:

The correct answer is (c) Women-centric banking and lifestyle services

• “M Circle” is a women-exclusive banking proposition launched by AU Small Finance Bank (SFB).
• It focuses on empowering women through savings, investment, health, and lifestyle benefits.
• It reflects AU SFB’s transition from basic banking to a personalized, inclusive service model.
  

Information Booster :

• Bank: AU Small Finance Bank
• Initiative Name: M Circle
• Target Group: Women customers only

Launched for:

• Financial empowerment (better loans, savings, investments)
• Health checkups & wellness benefits
• Lifestyle perks (discounts on brands/services)
• M stands for: Money, Motivation, Modernity
• Purpose: Boost financial literacy, inclusion, and lifestyle enhancement among women
• Strategic Goal: Part of AU SFB’s vision to become a universal bank with inclusive, innovative services