Daily Current Affairs & Key Questions for NDA & Competitive Exams – 4 november2025
This post presents a concise summary of the latest daily current affairs across key categories vital for NDA preparation and other competitive exams. Covering politics, defence, economy, science, sports, and more, it helps aspirants stay updated with the latest current affairs essential for the NDA exam.
Key Recent Current Affairs Highlights
Politics & Governance
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth ₹30.84 billion linked to the Reliance Anil Ambani Group as part of a money-laundering investigation into loans provided by YES Bank between 2017 and 2019. Properties across Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai—including a family home—are now frozen.
The Election Commission of India has initiated the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls starting November 4, 2025, in 12 states and union territories. This process involves updating voter lists and requires citizens to submit documents like Aadhaar for verification. The final rolls will be published by February 7, 2026, ahead of upcoming state elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is conducting its student union elections today, with voting underway and results expected on November 6. The election features a close contest among seven candidates for the president post, reflecting the current dynamics of student politics in India.
The Delhi government has launched the ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ initiative, providing free bus travel for women and transgender individuals to enhance urban mobility and inclusivity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of a ₹1 lakh crore fund to spur private sector investment in research and development, emphasizing support for high-risk, high-impact projects as India aims to become a science and technology powerhouse.
These updates cover major policy moves, electoral processes, and governance initiatives from the last 24 hours, ensuring aspirants stay informed on the latest developments in Indian politics and governance.
Defence & International Relations
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s upcoming visit to the US, expected to involve discussions on a defense agreement, continuing strong Saudi-US defense ties including a pending $142 billion arms deal.
North Korea fired artillery rockets just before the visit of US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to the inter-Korean border, increasing regional tensions amid diplomatic efforts.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced plans to strengthen South Korea’s self-reliant defense, including using AI technology, and mentioned progress on nuclear submarine fuel supply talks with the US.
India and the US signed a new 10-year defense cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing strategic ties, coordination, and technology sharing amid geopolitical tensions, especially focused on Indo-Pacific security.
India and Bahrain agreed to enhance bilateral and multilateral cooperation on defense and security, including fighting terrorism with intelligence sharing and capacity building.
Former Indian Foreign Secretary called India an indispensable strategic “third pole” in a multipolar world, emphasizing technology, diplomacy, and domestic growth to strengthen defense and international relations.
Economy & Environment
- Indian refiners are set to increase imports of Russian crude oil in November before the US sanctions deadline, while US crude supplies to India surged, making the US the fourth-largest crude supplier to India. This shift is driven by market economics and geopolitical factors.
- The European Union is in last-minute talks to finalize new climate goals ahead of COP30, aiming to set ambitious targets to combat climate change but facing challenges in balancing emission reduction efforts.
- Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in the central Philippines, causing life-threatening conditions and evacuations, illustrating the ongoing impact of climate extremes on vulnerable regions.
- Prince William announced a new initiative to support Indigenous defenders and environmental activists protecting Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, highlighting global efforts to preserve critical ecosystems.
- Recent reports show India’s clean-industry pipeline faces financing and regulatory delays despite having one of the largest project pipelines in emerging economies, impacting the transition to sustainable industries.
- Severe flooding in Indonesia’s Papua region has resulted in missing children and ongoing disaster response, underscoring climate-related hazards affecting multiple countries.
- The United Nations released its 2025 Emissions Gap Report emphasizing the urgent need for stronger climate action to prevent worsening extreme weather, with renewables overtaking coal as the largest power source in early 2025.
Science & Technology
- ESTIC 2025, India’s Emerging Science Technology Innovation Conclave, is underway in New Delhi showcasing India’s deep-tech breakthroughs like the quantum security chip, 25-qubit quantum computing chip, and indigenous CAR-T cell therapy for cancer. This marks India’s rise as a global science powerhouse.
- NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is closely monitoring comet 3I/ATLAS as it reaches its closest point to the sun, studying peak outgassing activity that could reveal insights into comet behavior.
- Researchers discovered water in a rare pre-solar rock fragment on the Moon’s far side, providing clues about Earth’s early water sources.
- Scientists at Maynooth University developed a new forensic technique to recover fingerprints from fired bullet casings using an electrochemical process, a breakthrough for crime investigations.
- Indian smartphone market reached its highest-ever quarterly value driven by premium demand and festive sales, signaling strong consumer spending recovery.
- New advancements in quantum technology include efforts to make semiconductor materials superconducting and development of quantum memory advances, promising future computing leaps.
- Cambridge researchers created an “artificial leaf” that mimics photosynthesis to convert CO₂ and sunlight into valuable chemicals sustainably, a step towards greener technology.
These developments highlight significant progress in quantum tech, space exploration, forensic science, and sustainable innovations globally and in India
Sports
- Kerala Blasters defeated Sporting Club Delhi 3-0 in the AIFF Super Cup, topping Group D with a dominant first-half performance including a brace by Koldo Obieta and a goal by Korou Singh Thingujam.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his 5th century for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy, reaching 1000 runs this season and showing strong form with his overall 17 First-Class centuries.
- India announced its squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025, featuring teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and IPL breakout star Priyansh Arya.
- England’s Ashes coach Brendon McCullum admitted struggles adapting to Australian conditions but expressed confidence going forward in the 2025 series.
- Sunderland moved into fourth place in the English Premier League after a 1-1 draw with Everton, showing strong form in the top tier after a decade.
- Indian women’s cricket team celebrated their first ever global World Cup victory after defeating South Africa by 52 runs, led by Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy and critical performances.
- Mirabai Chanu’s weight category has changed for the upcoming Los Angeles Olympics, though focus remains on the 2026 Asian Games as her priority.
Awards & Recognitions
Sunil Kant Munjal was conferred with France’s prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite for his contributions to industry and philanthropy. In sports honors, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated Rohit Shetty, Harbhajan Singh, and Saina Nehwal as Fit India Icons for promoting fitness culture.
Importance for NDA and Other Aspirants
Diverse current affairs such as government initiatives, defence advancements, economic policies, scientific innovations, and sports achievements form critical topics for NDA exams and SSB interviews. Staying updated in these areas sharpens general knowledge and analytical abilities necessary for cracking the NDA exam and excelling in defence services assessments.
Practice Questions
- Which Indian state recently launched the ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ for free bus travel?
A) Maharashtra
B) Delhi
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Bihar - What is the name of the military communication satellite launched by ISRO in 2025?
A) GSAT-7R (CMS-03)
B) RISAT-2B
C) INSAT-3DR
D) NavIC - Gogabeel Lake, recently designated as a Ramsar site, is located in which state?
A) Assam
B) Bihar
C) Odisha
D) West Bengal - Which Indian women’s team won the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup in 2025?
A) India
B) England
C) Australia
D) South Africa - Sunil Kant Munjal was awarded which French honor in 2025?
A) Legion of Honour
B) Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite
C) Croix de Guerre
D) Médaille Militaire
Closing Words & Coaching Mention
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