Current Affairs 25 November 2025

PIB Current Affairs

Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025

India clinched the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 title after defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This marks India’s second Women’s Kabaddi World Cup victory, following their win in the inaugural edition in 2012 hosted in Patna, Bihar. Sanju Devi was awarded with the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2025 tournament.

Blind Women’s T20 World Cup

India won the first-ever Blind Women’s T20 World Cup defeating Nepal in the final. The tournament was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Justice Surya Kant Sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Surya Kant, who was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). The oath was administered by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Justice Surya Kant succeeds outgoing CJI Justice B R Gavai.

Important GK Points

• The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India.
• The appointment follows the seniority convention — the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court is appointed the CJI.
• Article 124 (2) of the Constitution deals with the appointment of Supreme Court Judges.
• The Chief Justice of India role:
  • Allocation of cases,
  • Administrative functioning of the Supreme Court,
  • Heading the Collegium System for judicial appointments.
• The CJI’s retirement age is 65 years.

India’s First Liquid Helium Cryogenic Facility

IIT Bombay recently showcased the following major Quantum Computing advancements:

• India’s first portable nanotesla-scale magnetometer.
• India’s first Quantum Diamond Microscope (QDM).
• India’s first Liquid Helium Cryogenic facility

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – 25 November

November 25 is observed globally as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. 2025 theme is “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls”.

Hindu Current Affairs

Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption

Hayli Gubbi is a volcano located in the Afar Region of Ethiopia. This was erupt recently on 25 November 2025. The ash plume travelled over Yemen and Oman, entered India through western Rajasthan, and is expected to move northeast, passing over Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, potentially disrupting air travel across central and northern India.

Road Dust Remains a Major Source of Air Pollution

A new analysis highlights that road dust continues to be one of India’s largest reason to PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅ pollution, despite significant investments under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).

Scientific studies show:

• Road dust contributes 20–52% of PM₁₀ and 8–25% of PM₂.₅ in several non-attainment cities.
• By 2023, 64% of NCAP funds were spent on road-dust control measures like mechanised sweeping, paving, and greening, yet many cities still showed poor air quality outcomes.

How In-Flight Internet Works?

In-Flight Internet Service has now become a standard feature on commercial aircraft. Connectivity is provided using two major backhaul systems Air-to-Ground (ATG) networks and satellite communication, including geostationary and low-Earth orbit satellites.

Inside the aircraft, Wi-Fi access points allow passengers to connect, while an onboard server routes data through ATG towers or satellites. Modern aircraft use certified systems and carefully allocated radio frequencies to avoid interference with aviation instruments. Low-Earth orbit satellites now offer reduced latency compared to older geostationary systems, improving passenger experience.

Grahaa Space Gets Approval for Nano Satellite Launch

Bengaluru-based spacetech startup Grahaa Space has received official authorisation from IN–SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) to launch its maiden nano-satellite mission Solaras S2. The Solaras S2 satellite will be launched from the Alcântara Space Center (CEA) in Brazil using the Hanbit-Nano launch vehicle developed by Korea-based Innospace.

AP Current Affairs

CII Partnership Summit 2025

Andhra Pradesh has emerged as a major investment hub, signing 613 MoUs worth ₹13.25 lakh crore at the CII Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam. The State continues to attract global and domestic investors despite criticism from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over its aggressive incentive policies.

Key highlights:

• AP’s large investment commitments include major announcements by Google, Adani Group, GMR Group, and South Korea’s Hwaseung.
• The State’s LIFT Policy (Land Incentive For Tech hubs) — offering land at 99 paise per acre — has become a major attraction for IT and GCC companies.
• Karan Adani committed ₹1 lakh crore investment over 10 years.
• GMR announced plans to build the world’s largest aerocity and aircraft MRO hub at Bhogapuram.

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