Current Affairs One - Liner : 11th November 2025

National:

• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) partnered with Google India on November 7, 2025. Through API Setu, highway data is integrated into Google Maps for commuters. It provides info on wayside amenities, accident‑prone zones, diversions, and closures. Aim: To enhance road safety and user convenience on India’s national highways.

• On 9 Nov 2025, Tamil Nadu announced India’s first ‘Women’s Wellness on Wheels’ project. The scheme will deploy 38 mobile health vehicles across all districts. Aim: early detection of breast and cervical cancer with free screenings for women. Funded with ₹41 crore, it will be inaugurated by CM M.K. Stalin.

International:

• On November 9, 2025, India’s Union Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was signed with Saudi Minister Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah to finalize arrangements for Haj 2026. The agreement fixed India’s pilgrim quota at 175,025 for Haj 2026. Aim: To ensure safe, smooth, and convenient pilgrimage with better logistics, healthcare, and facilities.

Banking:

• On 7 Nov 2025, AU Small Finance Bank launched ‘M Circle’, a program designed for women. It focuses on wealth creation, legacy preservation, lifestyle, and wellness beyond traditional banking. Benefits include 25% discount on locker rentals and 0.2% lower loan interest rates. Exclusive lifestyle and healthcare offers aim to empower homemakers, professionals, and entrepreneurs.

MoUs:

• On November 8, 2025, C‑DOT and IIT Gandhinagar signed an MoU in Gujarat. Aim: To establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for indigenous telecom and cybersecurity research. Highlights: Focus on next‑gen telecom, quantum communication, advanced cybersecurity, patents, and startup incubation.

Sports:

• On November 6, 2025, Sheetal Devi became the first Indian para archer selected for the able‑bodied national team. She secured 3rd place with a score of 703 at trials in Sonipat, Haryana. She will represent India at the Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Dec 2025).
• On 9 November 2025, the UAE was chosen to host the 2026 Asian Youth Archery Championship. The announcement was made at the Asian Archery Federation Congress in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The championship will be held in Khorfakkan, UAE, showcasing its advanced sports facilities.
• On 8 Nov 2025, Tai Tzu-ying, Taiwan’s Olympic silver medallist, announced her retirement from badminton. She held the World No. 1 ranking for 214 weeks, the second longest in BWF history. Her achievements include 3 All England titles and 3 Asian Championships. Known for her deceptive wristwork and artistry, she ends a 16-year legendary career.

Summits & Conferences:

• The 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition was held from November 7–9, 2025 at Hotel Hyatt Regency, Gurugram, Haryana. It was organized by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) with the Government of Haryana and Institute of Urban Transport (IUT). The theme was “Urban Development and Mobility Nexus”, focusing on integrating city planning with sustainable transport.
• The 15th Defence Policy Dialogue between India and Vietnam took place on November 10, 2025 in Hanoi. It was jointly organised by the Defence Ministries of both nations and co‑chaired by Rajesh Kumar Singh and Sr Lt Gen Hoang Xuan Chien. Theme: Advancing defence cooperation for regional security and strategic partnership.

Military Exercises:

• The Tri‑Services Exercise ‘Ex Trishul’ 2025 was held from 3–7 November 2025 across the Thar Desert (Rajasthan), Gujarat coast, and North Arabian Sea. It involved the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, led by the Western Naval Command. The drills focused on cyber warfare, drone combat, electronic warfare, amphibious landings, and heliborne raids. The exercise aimed to validate joint SOPs, enhance synergy, and strengthen inter‑agency coordination.

Appointments:

• Rakshit Hargave was announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director of Britannia Industries Limited on 5 November 2025, with his appointment effective from 15 December 2025. He succeeds Varun Berry, who resigned, with interim charge held by N. Venkataraman.

Awards & Honours:

• On 8 Nov 2025, Salman Rushdie received the Dayton Literary Peace Prize – Lifetime Achievement Award in Dayton, Ohio. The honor, worth USD 10,000, recognized his literary contributions and advocacy for peace and freedom of expression. It commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords (1995). Rushdie’s recent works include Knife (2024) and The Eleventh Hour (2025).
• David Szalay won the 2025 Booker Prize for Fiction on 10 November 2025 in London. His novel Flesh was praised as “dark but a joy to read” by the jury. The story follows István, a Hungarian immigrant, exploring desire, identity, and belonging. Szalay became the first author of Hungarian heritage to win the Booker Prize.

Obituaries:

• Renowned Telugu poet and lyricist Ande Sri passed away in Hyderabad on 10 November 2025 at the age of 64. He was best known for penning the Telangana state anthem “Jaya Jayahe Telangana”. Born in Siddipet district, he rose from humble beginnings to become a celebrated poet of the Telangana movement.

Questions:

Q.1 Which country will host the 2026 Asian Youth Archery Championship?
a) India
b) Qatar
c) UAE
d) Japan

Answer: c) The championship will be held in Khorfakkan, UAE, as decided at the Asian Archery Federation Congress in Dhaka.

Q.2 Which author won the 2025 Booker Prize for Fiction?
a) Arundhati Subramaniam
b) Margaret Atwood
c) Salman Rushdie
d) David Szalay

Answer: d) David Szalay won the 2025 Booker Prize for Fiction on 10 November 2025 in London. His novel Flesh was praised as “dark but a joy to read” by the jury.