Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 2-3 November 2025

Answer: [b] United Nations Day

Explanation:

Disarmament Week 2025 is being observed from 24th to 30th October, beginning on United Nations Day (24 October). The observance aims to raise global awareness about the importance of disarmament, highlighting that reducing and controlling arms is vital for ensuring global peace, stability, and sustainable development. The initiative was first proposed during the 1978 UN General Assembly Special Session on Disarmament, encouraging all nations, civil society groups, and international organizations to promote the message of arms reduction and non-proliferation. 

Answer: [b] 24–31 October

Explanation:

Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week 2025 is being celebrated worldwide from 24th to 31st October 2025. The observance aims to promote awareness, understanding, and responsible use of media and information in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. The theme for 2025- “Minds Over AI: MIL in Digital Spaces”- highlights the growing importance of developing critical thinking, ethical media use, and informed decision-making amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. Proclaimed by UNESCO in 2012, the week encourages governments, educators, media professionals, and civil society organizations to integrate Media and Information Literacy into national education systems and public policies. 

Answer: [b] Walk for Dyslexia Campaign

Explanation:

Dyslexia Awareness Month 2025 is being observed throughout October (1–31 October) to promote understanding, inclusivity, and support for individuals with dyslexia, a common learning difficulty that primarily affects reading, spelling, and writing skills. The observance aims to remove stigma, spread awareness among educators and parents, and advocate for early diagnosis and intervention in children with learning disabilities. Every year, October 8 is marked as International Dyslexia Awareness Day, emphasizing the need for accessible education and support systems for people with dyslexia across the world. In India, the Government of India launched the ‘Walk for Dyslexia’ campaign to raise public awareness and promote inclusivity in education and workplaces. 

Answer: [b] BEML Ltd

Explanation: 

BEML Limited, a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Italy’s Tesmec S.p.A to collaborate on introducing advanced surface miner equipment for mining operations in India. This partnership aims to modernize India’s mining sector by incorporating state-of-the-art surface mining technologies that enhance productivity, operational safety, and environmental sustainability. Surface miners are specialized machines that eliminate the need for conventional drilling and blasting, enabling precision excavation, reduced dust emissions, and minimal environmental disturbance. 

Answer: [c] Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)

Explanation:

In a major boost to India’s coastal and maritime security, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched two state-of-the-art Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit- at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). These are the 7th and 8th vessels in a series of eight indigenously built FPVs, reflecting India’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. Each vessel is 52 metres long and equipped with modern navigation, communication, and surveillance systems, enabling them to carry out multi-mission operations such as patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching, and search & rescue (SAR) operations along India’s vast coastline. These vessels will play a crucial role in enhancing maritime domain awareness, strengthening coastal security, and providing a swift response to maritime threats.

Answer: [b] 2025 PN7

Explanation:

NASA has officially confirmed that a small asteroid named ‘2025 PN7’ has become Earth’s new quasi-moon, meaning it orbits the Sun in a similar path to Earth, making it appear as though it is orbiting our planet. Discovered earlier in 2025 by a team from the University of Hawaii during a telescope survey, this celestial object behaves like a temporary second moon. According to NASA’s calculations, 2025 PN7 will likely remain gravitationally associated with Earth until 2083, before drifting away into independent solar orbit. A “quasi-moon” is not a true natural satellite like the Moon but an asteroid that temporarily gets locked in Earth’s orbital resonance due to gravitational interaction. Such objects offer scientists valuable insights into the dynamics of near-Earth objects (NEOs), planetary motion, and gravitational influences in the solar system.

Answer: [c] China

Explanation:

China has begun pre-service trials for the CR450, the world’s fastest bullet train, marking another technological leap in high-speed rail innovation. During the test runs conducted on the Shanghai–Chongqing–Chengdu high-speed railway line, the CR450 reached an astonishing top speed of 450 km/h (281 mph). The “CR” stands for China Railway, and this new generation of high-speed trains belongs to the Fuxing (Rejuvenation) series — a line of indigenously developed trains that symbolize China’s advancements in railway technology and manufacturing self-reliance. The CR450 features improved aerodynamics, energy efficiency, noise reduction, and enhanced passenger comfort compared to its predecessor, the CR400. 

Answer: [b] Timor-Leste

Explanation:

Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, has been formally accepted as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), marking a major milestone in the region’s geopolitical landscape. This is ASEAN’s first expansion since 1999, when Cambodia joined as the 10th member. The formal induction reflects ASEAN’s commitment to regional inclusivity and cooperation, as Timor-Leste, located in Southeast Asia, has long aspired to join the bloc since gaining independence in 2002. Timor-Leste’s membership is expected to strengthen its economic, political, and cultural ties with neighboring ASEAN states while enhancing regional integration. 

Answer: [b] India’s highest recognition for contributions in science, technology, and innovation

Explanation:

Government of India has announced winners of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, the nation’s highest recognition for exemplary contributions in science, technology, and innovation. Instituted to honour individuals and teams who have made path-breaking advancements in scientific research, the award is designed to celebrate excellence, encourage innovation, and inspire future generations to pursue scientific inquiry. The awards are conferred under four categories- Vigyan Ratna (VR) for lifetime achievement and exceptional scientific contribution, Vigyan Shri (VS) for distinguished contributions, Vigyan Yuva–Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) for outstanding young scientists, and Vigyan Team (VT) for collaborative achievements in research. The RVP covers 13 major domains, including Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Medicine, Earth Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Environment, Space Science, and Technology Development.