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November 04, 2025 Global and National Current Affairs: November 4, 2025

The past 24 hours have seen a mix of significant global events, including a powerful typhoon threatening the Philippines, developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict, and a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. Politically, the US off-year elections are underway, with former President Trump making notable interventions. Meanwhile, India celebrates a historic cricket victory and a major satellite launch, alongside a prestigious UNESCO recognition for Lucknow.

Global Developments

  • Typhoon Kalmaegi Approaches Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi is currently bringing "life-threatening" conditions to the central Philippines, prompting the evacuation of thousands of residents from coastal communities. Authorities aim to complete pre-emptive evacuations before the typhoon's expected landfall.

  • Israel-Hamas Body Exchange: In a significant development amidst ongoing tensions, Israel has handed over the bodies of 45 Palestinians. This action follows the return of the remains of three Israeli soldiers by Hamas militants, who were killed during a Hamas-led attack in October 2023.

  • Deadly Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan: A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has hit northern Afghanistan, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and causing damage to the historic Blue Mosque.

  • North Korea's Ceremonial Head of State Dies: Kim Yong Nam, who served as North Korea's longtime ceremonial head of state, has passed away.

  • US Political Interventions and Nuclear Stance: Former US President Donald Trump has endorsed Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race, threatening to cut federal funds for the city if Zohran Mamdani wins. Trump also justified his decision to restart nuclear weapons testing, citing similar activities by Pakistan and China. Off-year elections are being held across the United States, including gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, and various local elections.

  • Famine Grips Sudan: A global hunger authority has reported that famine is currently gripping two regions of war-torn Sudan, highlighting a severe humanitarian crisis.

  • Canada Rejects Indian Study Permit Applicants: Citing concerns over fraud, Canada has rejected a majority of Indian study permit applicants.

  • FDA Regulator Resigns Amidst Probe: The FDA's top drug regulator has resigned following a federal officials' probe into "serious concerns."

Indian Current Affairs (for Competitive Exams)

  • India Wins ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: The Indian women's cricket team has made history by winning its first-ever ICC Women's ODI World Cup, defeating South Africa in the final. Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match.

  • ISRO Launches Heaviest Communication Satellite CMS-03: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched CMS-03 (GSAT-7R), India's heaviest communication satellite weighing 4410 kg, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota. This mission enhances India's secure and high-capacity communication network.

  • Lucknow Designated UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy: Lucknow has been officially declared a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, recognizing its rich Awadhi cuisine and culinary heritage.

  • PM Modi Inaugurates Chhattisgarh Assembly: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly building and unveiled a statue of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee during the state's Silver Jubilee celebrations. He also launched development projects worth ā‚¹14,000 crore.

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