Current Affairs — 01 November 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025
Kerala declared free of extreme poverty on Kerala Piravi
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared the state free of extreme poverty on Kerala Piravi, 1 November 2025, the first Indian state to make such a declaration.
PM Modi inaugurates new Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha building and tribal freedom fighters museum in Nava Raipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new building of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) at Nava Raipur on 1 November 2025, Chhattisgarh's foundation day, and also opened the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial-cum-Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum.
Rohan Bopanna announces retirement from professional tennis
Two-time Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna announced his retirement from professional tennis on 1 November 2025, ending a career of over two decades on the ATP Tour.
Rajnath Singh at 12th ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur: India's Indo-Pacific stand not against any country
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 1 November 2025 that India's emphasis on rule of law and freedom of navigation and overflight in the Indo-Pacific is not against any country.
Madhya Pradesh celebrates 70th Foundation Day with 'Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh' in Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh marked its 70th Foundation Day on 1 November 2025 with the three-day 'Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh' celebration at Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal.
Holy Jore Sahib of Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur enshrined at Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib
The sacred Jore Sahib, the footwear of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, was enshrined at Takhat Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib, Bihar, on 1 November 2025 at the end of the nine-day 'Guru Charan Yatra' from Delhi.
Mandaviya launches EPFO's Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 on 73rd Foundation Day
Labour Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 at the 73rd Foundation Day of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in New Delhi on 1 November 2025.
Coal India marks 50 years and enters its 51st year; Coal Atlas released
Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, completed 50 years and stepped into its 51st year on 1 November 2025, with foundation day celebrations at its Kolkata headquarters.
Nine killed in crush at Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Andhra Pradesh, on Ekadashi
Nine devotees were killed in a crush at the privately managed Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, on the morning of 1 November 2025, when crowds swelled on the occasion of Ekadashi.
Karnataka, Kerala, Haryana, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh mark formation days on 1 November
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Haryana on their formation days on 1 November 2025.
Scindia lays foundation of Integrated Sohra Tourism Circuit under PM-DevINE in Meghalaya
DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit Development under the PM-DevINE scheme and launched DoNER projects worth ₹233 crore in Meghalaya on 1 November 2025, in the presence of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.
Sanjay Garg takes charge as Director General of Bureau of Indian Standards
Sanjay Garg, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, assumed charge as Director General of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), India's National Standards Body, with effect from 1 November 2025.
Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada begins nationwide, 1–15 November 2025
The Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada, a fortnight of events from 1 to 15 November 2025 honouring tribal freedom fighters, began across the country as part of the year-long observance of the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
New Navy Chief of Personnel and Chief of Materiel, and new CGDA take charge
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh took charge as the Indian Navy's Chief of Personnel and Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar as its 40th Chief of Materiel on 1 November 2025, while Vishvajit Sahay assumed charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) the same day.
IEPFA and SEBI hold Niveshak Shivir in Amritsar for unclaimed dividends
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and SEBI held a 'Niveshak Shivir' in Amritsar, Punjab, on 1 November 2025 to help investors claim unpaid dividends and shares.
CCPA fines Dikshant IAS and Abhimanu IAS ₹8 lakh each for misleading advertisements
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) said on 1 November 2025 that it had imposed penalties of ₹8 lakh each on coaching centres Dikshant IAS and Abhimanu IAS for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.