Daily Current Affairs Quiz November 15 2025

1. Kyiv-Russia conflict: Russia plans to build 120,000 “glide bombs” this year, says Ukrainian intelligence.
Kyiv reports that the Russian military intends to produce massive numbers of advanced bombs capable of targeting more towns. 

2. US visa & immigration policy: White House defends $100,000 H-1B visa application fee; proposed bills could ban H-1B altogether.
The U.S. government announced measures to curb alleged system abuses and tighten skilled-worker immigration.

1. Google to invest US $40 billion in three new data-centres in Texas.
As part of its global expansion and AI infrastructure build-out, Google announced a major investment in US data-centre capacity.

2. Asia-Pacific stocks slide amid hawkish US Fed signals and global economic worries.
Markets in Japan, Korea and Australia fell on concerns of delayed rate cuts and weak demand indicators.

1. India’s National Council of Science Museums receives CIMUSET Award for the “On the Edge?” climate-change gallery at Science City Kolkata.
At the ICOM Dubai 2025 conference, the gallery was honoured for its innovative public-science engagement on climate issues.

2. US researchers flag concerns over reliability of GrokiPedia — Elon Musk’s AI-powered encyclopedia.
Experts raised red-flags about thousands of questionable sources being cited in the AI system, raising trust issues.

1. COP30 at Belém, Brazil: Activists warn that continued fossil-fuel extraction is “unleashing self-destruction”.
Climate advocates at the summit urged a just transition and criticised ongoing global energy expansion.

2. India improves its ranking in the Global Climate Risk Index 2025, reflecting enhanced resilience.
The improved rank shows progress in adaptation and disaster-risk management, though vulnerabilities remain.

1. Schools in Delhi–NCR switch to hybrid mode amid GRAP-3 air-pollution alerts.
Younger students attend online or half-day sessions while pollution control measures are implemented.

2. Visakhapatnam prepares to host the 2-day Global Partnership Summit 2025 (14-15 Nov) under Andhra Pradesh government and industry collaboration.
The summit draws high-level delegates focusing on global investment and development partnerships.

No major global high-profile award or new appointment uniquely reported on 15 November in major sources.
Sectoral and regional announcements occurred, but no headline appointment or award dominated the day.

1. Schools across India hold Children’s Day programmes emphasising the theme “For Every Child, Every Right”.
On 14 Nov (observed annually), schools marked the legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru and children’s welfare.

2. School-assembly bulletins for 15 Nov highlight major news: Kyiv strike, US visa policy, data-centre investment, and tribal heritage events.
Students discuss how global security, tech investment and heritage festivals affect future opportunities.

Janjatiya Bhagidari Utsav tribal-heritage festival continues in Uttar Pradesh (13-18 Nov) with mask-exhibitions and inter-state cultural exchange.
The festival honours tribal leader Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary and showcases tribal art from India and abroad.

1. Children’s Day (India) — 14 November.
The day dedicated to children’s rights and education, marking Nehru’s birth-anniversary.

2. World Diabetes Day — 14 November (Global).
Awareness campaigns reinforce prevention, screening and healthy lifestyles.

3. Janjati Gaurav Diwas / Tribal Leader 150th Anniversary Observance — 15 November.
Celebrations nationwide honour Birsa Munda and tribal contributions to Indian society.

4. Pollution alert days and hybrid-school modes noted across Delhi-NCR and northern states.
Local observances and advisories align with state education calendars.