This is the current affairs of 11 to 13 November 2025. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. In which city in November 2025, around 13 people were killed in a car bomb explosion, which was declared a terrorist act by the central government?
a. Mumbai
b. Delhi
c. Patna
d. Chennai
Answer: b. Delhi (On the evening of November 10, 2025, a white Hyundai i20 car suddenly exploded in front of Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in the capital Delhi.)
Terrorist Attack in Delhi
– On the evening of November 10, 2025, a white Hyundai i20 car exploded in front of Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in the capital, Delhi. The death toll rose to 13, and more than 25 were injured.
– The explosion occurred when the car was slowing down at a traffic signal, setting several nearby vehicles on fire and causing panic and panic in the area.
– The central government has declared this incident an act of terrorism.
Timeline:
– October 28: Posters praising JeM (Jaish-e-Mohammed) found in Nowgam, Srinagar; investigation begins.
– November 9: J&K Police raid Faridabad (Haryana), 350 kg of explosives (ammonium nitrate) recovered.
– November 10 (morning): Second raid in Faridabad, total 2900 kg of ANFO seized; 2 doctors from Al Falah University arrested.
– 3:19 pm: Suspicious car arrives at parking lot.
– 6:48 pm: Car drives off, occupants masked.
6:52 pm: Explosion.
– November 11-12: Extensive raids in 10 districts of J&K, 100+ detained.
Note – Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is a Pakistan-based Sunni Islamic militant organization founded by Maulana Masood Azhar in 2000. It was formed from former members of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM).
Investigation – Preliminary Findings
– CCTV footage at the scene revealed that the car was parked at a red light at a traffic signal when the explosion occurred.
– Following the incident, it emerged that Ammonium Nitrate may have played a role in the explosive material used in the blast, and a possible link is being established with the seizure of a Faridabad module.
– Dr. Umar Nabi has been named as the accused, with DNA testing confirming that he was driving the i20 car that exploded.
– Sources within the investigating agency claim that the accused, Dr. Muzammil, Dr. Adil, Umar, and Shaheen, together collected approximately 20 lakh rupees, which they gave to Umar.
Investigating Agency
– The Enforcement Directorate (ED), a fifth investigating agency, has entered the Delhi Red Fort blast investigation, following the NIA, NSG, IB, and Delhi Police. The Enforcement Directorate will investigate where the doctors obtained the ₹2.3 million (2.3 million rupees) needed to purchase explosives. The ED will also investigate the transactions of Al-Falah University.
About Al Falah University (in Dhauj village, Faridabad)
– Established in 2014, this university came into the spotlight in late October this year when a doctor professor teaching there was arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in a joint operation with the Haryana Police.
– However, after the November 10th bombing in Delhi, the university has become the focus of investigation.
– Established under a law passed in the Haryana Assembly in 2014, this university is governed by the Al-Falah Charitable Trust, registered in Okhla (Jamia Nagar), Delhi.
– Javed Ahmed Siddiqui, an engineer and professor by profession, is the founder and chairperson of this trust, registered in 1995.
– The Al Falah Charitable Trust began establishing educational institutions in 1997.
– The trust first established an engineering college in Dhauj village, Faridabad.
– Subsequently, the Trust established the College of Education and Brown Hill College of Engineering in 2006 and 2008.
– These later became universities, and in 2015, the University Grants Commission (UGC) recognized them.
– Medical courses began here in 2016, and the Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences was recognized in 2019.
– Javed Ahmed Siddiqui, Chairperson of the Al Falah Charitable Trust and Chancellor of Al-Falah University, is himself an engineer.
– A statement issued by Dr. Bhupinder Kaur, Principal of the Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences, said, “We have learned that two of our doctors have been detained by investigative agencies. We want to clarify that these two individuals have no connection to the university. They were working with us in a professional capacity.”
Historical Context
– This type of attack in Delhi has been a long time coming—the last major terrorist attack in Delhi was in February 2012.
This incident is significant from several perspectives:
– National security: The attack on a historical monument and a crowded area in the capital is both symbolically and strategically serious.
– Crime-induced challenges: Questions have arisen regarding terrorist sources (financing, recruitment), networks (digital communications), vehicle use, and soft targets.
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2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 70th birthday celebrations of the fourth King of which country, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, in November 2025?
a. Bhutan
b. Thailand
c. Malaysia
d. Netherlands
Answer:a. Bhutan
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhutan on November 11 on a two-day visit. Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay welcomed PM Modi at Paro Airport.
– During this, he attended the 70th birthday celebrations of the Fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
– The Prime Minister extended warm greetings to His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, King of Bhutan, and His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, Fourth King.
The purpose of this visit: “The purpose of this visit is to strengthen the special ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries,” the Ministry of External Affairs said on November 8.
PM Modi Visits Lord Buddha’s Relics
– PM Modi visited the sacred Piprahwa (Uttar Pradesh) relics of Lord Buddha in Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan.
– The Government of India sent these relics to Bhutan as a ‘goodwill gift’.
– These relics are being kept for the Global Peace Prayer Festival.
– The festival will be held in Thimpu from November 4 to 19, 2025, and is centered on the 70th birthday of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck of Bhutan.
PM Modi’s Bhutan Visits So Far
1. June 2014
2. August 2019
3. March 2024
4. November 2025
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3. Which jointly developed project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck during his two-day visit to Bhutan in November?
a. Kokrajhar-Gelephu Railway Line Project
b. Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project
c. Banarhat-Samtse Railway Line
d. None of the above
Answer: b. Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Wangchuck jointly inaugurated the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, jointly developed by India and Bhutan.
Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project
– This is a joint India-Bhutan project, located on the Punatsangchhu River in Wangdue Phodrang District, Bhutan.
– It has a capacity of 1020 MW and is based on “run-of-the-river” technology.
– The construction of the project is fully funded by the Government of India, consisting of a 30% grant and a 70% loan.
– It aims to increase Bhutan’s power capacity by 40 percent and strengthen regional energy security.
– It was fully commissioned in August 2025.
India-Bhutan Agreements
1. Inauguration of the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, constructed under a bilateral agreement between the Government of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan.
Announcements:
2. Agreement to resume work on the main dam structure of the 1200 MW Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project.
3. Grant of land for the construction of a Bhutanese temple/monastery and guest house in Varanasi.
4. Decision to establish an immigration checkpoint at Hatisar, across Gelephu.
5. Line of Credit (LOC) of ₹4000 crore to Bhutan
6. Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Renewable Energy
7. Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Health and Medicine
8. Memorandum of Understanding between the PEMA Secretariat, Bhutan and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), India, on Building Institutional Linkages
– In addition, discussions were held on cooperation in Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan. Both sides also reviewed cooperation in fintech, space, and STEM education.
Top 10 Important Projects Between India and Bhutan
1. Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (Hydroelectric)
2. Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project (Hydroelectric)
3. Tala Hydroelectric Project (Hydroelectric)
4. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project (Hydroelectric)
5. Kholongchhu Hydroelectric Project (Hydroelectric)
6. Gelephu Mindfulness City (Urban/Economic Hub)
7. Kokrajhar-Gelephu Rail Link (Connectivity)
8. Banarhat-Samtse Rail Link (Connectivity)
9. 61 Development Projects (13th Plan) [Multi-Sectoral]
10. Project DANTAK (Road/Infrastructure)
– There are many more projects in the pipeline.
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4. Who became the 91st Grandmaster of India?
a. Rakesh Kumar
b. D. Gukesh
c. Rahul V.S
d. Ilamparthi
Answer: c. Rahul V.S (21 years old)
– Rahul V.S. became the country’s 91st Grandmaster by winning the 6th ASEAN Individual Championship in the Philippines.
– He achieved this feat in November 2025.
– He is also an Asian Junior Champion and earned the International Master title in 2021.
– He is from Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Note: Rahul VS became GM in one go, without having to earn any of the three normally required criteria.
List of Grandmasters
91st Grandmaster: Rahul V.S. (Became Grandmaster in November 2025)
90th Grandmaster: Elamparthi (Became Grandmaster in October 30, 2025)
89th Grandmaster: S. Rohit Krishna
88th Grandmaster: Divya Deshmukh
87th Grandmaster: Harikrishnan A. Ra
86th Grandmaster: L.R. Srihari
85th Grandmaster: P. Shyamnikhil
84th Grandmaster: R. Vaishali
83rd Grandmaster: Aditya S. Samant
82nd Grandmaster: Vuppala Praneeth
81st Grandmaster: Sayantan Das
80th Grandmaster: Vignesh N.R.
What is a Grandmaster?
– Grandmaster is a title awarded to chess players by the World Chess Organization (FIDE).
– Besides World Champion, Grandmaster is the highest title a chess player can achieve.
How to Become a Grandmaster –
– To become a Grandmaster, any male chess player must meet two essential criteria: first, his rating must be 2500 or higher, and second, he must achieve three Grandmaster-level performances (called the norm) in international tournaments.
Who is the first Indian Grandmaster?
– Viswanathan Anand
– He won the title in 1988.
– He is a five-time World Champion.
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5. The multilateral maritime exercise ‘Malabar 2025’ between India and which countries was held in Guam in the North Pacific Ocean?
a. Australia, Japan
b. USA
c. USA, Germany
d. Both a and b
Answer: d. Both a and b (Australia, Japan, and USA)
– The multilateral maritime exercise ‘Malabar’ was held from 10 to 18 November 2025. This time it was held in Guam in the North Pacific Ocean.
– Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri participated in this exercise.
– Malabar started in 1992 as a small exercise between just India and the United States.
– In 2015, Japan joined the Malabar exercise, making it a trilateral naval exercise.
– In 2020, the Australian Navy joined the Malabar exercise, making it a quadrilateral naval exercise.
– The Malabar exercise takes place in the seas of the Indian Ocean.
What is Quad?
– Quad was formed in 2007.
– It includes four countries – India, Japan, the United States, and Australia.
– QUAD stands for Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.
– The word Quadrilateral is derived from the word quadrilateral, and thus, it means quadrilateral security dialogue. Just as bilateral and trilateral are trilateral, quadrilateral means quadrilateral.
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6. Which state became the first to launch a tribal-focused genome sequencing project?
a. Jharkhand
b. Bihar
c. Gujarat
d. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: c. Gujarat
– The project aims to understand why certain genetic diseases are increasing among tribal people.
– This trend is mostly linked to intermarriage within one’s own community or relatives (endogamy) and limited genetic diversity (very little variation in people’s genes).
– By collecting DNA samples from 31 tribal communities across 11 districts of Gujarat, researchers are creating a reference database that could redefine the way genetic conditions are diagnosed and managed in these groups, the state government said in a November 8, 2025, advertisement.
Why Genome Sequencing is Important for Tribals
– Gujarat’s tribal population has long faced an increasing incidence of inherited diseases such as thalassemia and sickle cell anemia.
– Many of these disorders go undetected until their advanced stages, when they become more difficult to treat.
– With genome sequencing, scientists can detect mutations, create low-cost diagnostic panels, and even perform prenatal or embryonic testing during IVF procedures.
Tribal Pride Year declared – The Gujarat government officially declared the year 2025 as the ‘Tribal Pride Year’ to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda.
High-quality genome analysis at low cost
– GBRC has three genome sequencing platforms, including a long-read sequencer.
– This sequencer analyzes 5,000 to 10,000 base pairs, which helps understand complex mutations.
– These platforms were inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
– Initially used to combat COVID-19, they are now being used for broader genomic research.
– Gujarat can analyze 25 to 50 genomes per run in 48 to 72 hours.
– By reducing costs, GBRC has reduced the cost per sample from ₹85,000 to approximately ₹60,000.
Gujarat
– Capital- Gandhinagar
– Chief Minister (CM)- Bhupendrabhai Patel
– Governor- Acharya Devvrat
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7. According to the national survey of AIIMS Delhi, how many ophthalmologists are there per million population in India, which is a ‘huge imbalance’?
a. 20
b. 15
c. 10
d. 08
Answer: b. 15 (i.e., one ophthalmologist per 65,221 people).
– The survey revealed that the majority of the 7,901 ophthalmological institutions surveyed were private (70.6%), while the number of public and non-government service providers was only 15.6% and 13.8%, respectively.
– According to the study, currently there are 20,944 ophthalmologists in the country, while at least 25,000 specialists will be needed by 2030 to achieve the goal of preventing blindness.
Survey Leadership and Objectives
– The survey was led by Dr. Praveen Vashisht, Professor and Officer-in-Charge of Community Ophthalmology.
– The survey aimed to determine the number, location, and status of eye care services in India—such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, and hospitals.
– The survey also examined India’s progress in achieving the goals of Vision 2020, an initiative to eliminate blindness.
– According to Dr. Vashisht, while the country has a wide network of eye hospitals, the distribution of doctors, optometrists (who perform eye examinations and primary care) and other resources is uneven.
– While many urban areas have adequate doctors and equipment, rural or remote areas face a shortage.
– The report stated that there are 20,944 ophthalmologists and 17,849 optometrists working in India.
However, the goal under the ‘Vision 2020’ program was to have at least 25,000 ophthalmologists and 48,000 hospital-based paramedic staff in the country to ensure access to eye care for every person in need.
– Currently, there are only 0.85 optometrists per ophthalmologist. This means that each ophthalmologist does not even have a full-fledged assistant who can perform eye examinations or treat common eye diseases.
– The survey found huge variations between states—for example, Puducherry has 127 ophthalmologists per 1 million population, while Ladakh has only 2.
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8. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave Mini Ratna status to which company in November 2025?
a. Munitions India Limited and Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited
b. India Optel Limited and Hindustan Shipyard Limited
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Answer: c. Both a and b (Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), India Optel Limited (IOL), and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL))
– Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a comprehensive review meeting of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) on November 10, 2025, at the newly constructed DPSU Bhawan at the World Trade Centre in New Delhi.
– According to a release, the Mini Ratna certificate was received by Commodore Girideep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of HSL.
What are the benefits of Maharatna, Navratna, and Mini Ratna status?
– They get greater opportunities for growth. Maharatna, Navratna, and Mini Ratna companies have administrative autonomy, powers for investment and mergers, and freedom to formulate other policies for expansion.
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9. When is Infant Protection Day celebrated?
a. November 10th
b. November 8th
c. November 9th
d. November 7th
Answer: d. November 7th
– This day is celebrated to spread awareness about the measures to be taken to save infant lives and provide adequate protection and care.
– The infant mortality rate in India in 2022 is 27,695 deaths per 1,000 live births.
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10. When is World Science Day for Peace and Development celebrated?
a. November 7th
b. November 9th
c. November 10th
d. November 12th
Answer: c. November 10th
– Its purpose is to reflect the important role of science in society and the need to engage the public in debates on emerging scientific issues.
– Declared by UNESCO in 2001.
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11. When is National Education Day celebrated?
a. November 10th
b. November 11th
c. November 12th
d. November 13th
Answer: b. November 11th
– National Education Day is celebrated every year on 11 November to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of independent India.
– He was posthumously awarded India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1992.
– The day was declared by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Ministry of Education) on 11 September 2008.
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