The hindu headlines
1)U.S. is doing a trade deal with India, says Trump
At the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is "doing a trade deal with India" and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has a "great relationship" with him and that Modi is "tough as hell."
📰 Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Trade and Diplomacy
* Q1: Where did U.S. President Donald Trump announce that the U.S. is "doing a trade deal with India"?
* A1: At the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) CEO Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea.
* Q2: What did President Trump say about his relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
* A2: He said he has a "great relationship" with Prime Minister Modi, and described him as having "great respect and love" for him. He also called Modi the "nicest looking guy" and "tough as hell."
* Q3: What specific issues were causing relations between New Delhi and Washington to be "under severe strain" at the time of Trump's comments?
* A3: The strain was due to President Trump having imposed 50% tariffs on India, which included an additional 25% levies for India's procurement of Russian crude oil.
India-Pakistan Conflict Claim
* Q4: What specific claim did President Trump reiterate regarding his involvement in the India-Pakistan conflict in May?
* A4: He claimed that he used trade leverage (threatening not to make a trade deal) to pressure both India and Pakistan to stop fighting a potential war.
* Q5: According to Trump's account, how long did it take for the leaders of India and Pakistan to call him back and agree to stop fighting?
* A5: He claimed they called him back and "stopped fighting" after literally two days. (Note: The text also mentions he claimed the previous day in Tokyo that he brought the war to an end in 24 hours).
* Q6: Which military official from Pakistan did President Trump specifically praise during his speech?
* A6: He praised Pakistan’s Army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, calling him "a great fighter" and "a great guy."
2)Cyclone Montha leaves 2 dead, flattens crops in A.P.
The current affairs questions and their answers:
🌀 Cyclone Montha: Current Affairs Q&A
Questions and Answers
Q1: What was the primary classification of the storm that caused destruction in Andhra Pradesh (A.P.)?
A1: The storm was classified as a Severe cyclonic storm Montha.
Q2: How many fatalities were initially reported in Andhra Pradesh due to Cyclone Montha?
A2: Two persons were reported dead.
Q3: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), when and where did the severe cyclonic storm cross the coast?
A3: It crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday and 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, close to Narsapuram in Andhra Pradesh.
Q4: What was the approximate wind speed recorded near the Machilipatnam coast as the storm made landfall?
A4: Wind speeds touched 90 kmph near the Machilipatnam coast.
Q5: What was the total area of agricultural crops damaged in hectares, according to the preliminary assessment?
A5: Crops were damaged across 87,000 hectares.
Q6: Name three types of crops that were submerged and suffered severe losses.
A6: Paddy, cotton, maize, and black gram were submerged. (Any three of these are acceptable).i
Q7: How many farmers suffered severe losses due to submerged fields?
A7: 78,796 farmers suffered severe losses.
Q8: What was the estimated financial loss to the road network (roads, bridges, and culverts) due to the cyclone?
A8: Approximately ₹1,424 crore (for 2,294 km of roads, 14 bridges, and multiple culverts).
Q9: By what time did the cyclone weaken into a deep depression on Wednesday?
A9: It weakened into a deep depression by 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
3)Israel says ceasefire is back after strikes kill 104 in Gaza
current affairs questions and their answers:
⚔️ Israel-Gaza Conflict: Ceasefire Current Affairs Q&A
Questions and Answers
* Q1: What major event did Israel's military announce on Wednesday regarding the Gaza conflict?
* A1: Israel's military announced that the ceasefire was back on in Gaza after a night of heavy airstrikes.
* Q2: What were the casualties reported in Gaza following the overnight Israeli airstrikes, according to local officials?
* A2: The strikes killed 104 people, which included 46 children.
* Q3: When did the ceasefire, which was challenged by these strikes, originally begin?
* A3: The ceasefire originally began on October 10.
* Q4: What reason did Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu give for ordering the overnight strikes?
* A4: He accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire by handing over body parts that Israel claimed were partial remains of a hostage recovered earlier in the war, which was compounded by the shooting and killing of an Israeli soldier in Rafah.
* Q5: What was Hamas's response to the accusation regarding the shooting of the Israeli soldier?
* A5: Hamas denied any involvement in the shooting.
4)Wangchuk arrest: Angmo to launch a keener challenge against Centre
📰 Current Affairs Q&A on Sonam Wangchuk's Detention
1. Core Action & Legal Status
Q: What was the major decision passed by the Supreme Court on Wednesday regarding Sonam Wangchuk's detention?
A: The Supreme Court allowed Gitanjali J. Angmo to launch a keener challenge (amend her earlier petition) against the Central government's detention of her husband, Sonam Wangchuk, under the National Security Act (NSA).
Q: What is the specific law under which Sonam Wangchuk has been detained?
A: The National Security Act (NSA).
Q: When is the Supreme Court scheduled to hear the Centre's response to the amended petition?
A: The case is scheduled for the Centre's response on November 24 (of the current year, 2025).
2. Allegations and Grounds for Challenge
Q: What was Gitanjali J. Angmo's main allegation regarding the Union Home Ministry's stance on Sonam Wangchuk?
A: She alleged that the Union Home Ministry had "strong reservations" about Mr. Wangchuk's inclusion in the High-Powered Committee delegation of the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance.
Q: What key denial did Ms. Angmo make regarding the nature of her husband's protests?
A: She denied that Mr. Wangchuk used the platform of protest to target the government.
Q: What series of government actions did Ms. Angmo cite as evidence of "malicious intent" against Mr. Wangchuk?
A: She pointed to a sudden surge of actions in August and September 2025, including:
* Cancellation of land leases.
* CBI investigation.
* FCRA cancellation (Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act).
* Income Tax summons, and other proceedings.
Q: What event did Ms. Angmo link the sudden State action to, suggesting a "malicious intent"?
A: She accused the detaining authority of timing the State action to begin suddenly before the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, elections, which were scheduled for October 2025.
5)500 Indians in Thai custody to be repatriated
📰 Current Affairs Q&A on
1. The Repatriation Operation
Q: How many Indian citizens are to be repatriated from Thailand?
A: 500 Indian citizens are scheduled to be repatriated.
Q: Which country's Prime Minister announced India's planned repatriation of its citizens?
A: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, according to the Bangkok Post report.
Q: Where did the Indians flee from and what were they fleeing?
A: They fled from Myanmar, specifically the Myawaddy township, after the Myanmar military carried out operations against a cyber-scam hub.
Q: Which location in Thailand did the Indians cross into?
A: They crossed the border into Mae Sot in Thailand.
Q: What is the role of the Indian Embassy in Bangkok in the repatriation process?
A: The Indian Embassy in Bangkok is working closely with Thai authorities to verify the nationality of the detained Indians and to repatriate them after necessary legal formalities are completed.
2. The Cybercrime Hub
Q: What is the specific name of the cyber-crime hub targeted by the Myanmar military operation?
A: The KK Park cyber crime hub.
Q: Where is the KK Park cyber-crime hub located in Myanmar?
A: It is located in the Myawaddy township in southeastern Myanmar.
Q: What is the nature of the criminal activity carried out by this hub?
A: It is a cyber-crime hub known to have targeted many victims across the world with online scams.
3. India's Diplomatic Stance
Q: Who is the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson who confirmed awareness of the detentions?
A: Randhir Jaiswal.
Q: What broader concern did External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raise about this issue?
A: During his speech at the East Asia Summit on October 27, he raised concerns about scam centres in the region which have also entrapped Indian nationals.
6)Delhi metro to add 40 more train trips on weekdays
🚇 Current Affairs Q&A on Delhi Metro Expansion
1. The Announcement
Q: Which organization announced the addition of more train trips on weekdays?
A: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
Q: How many additional train trips are being added to the Delhi Metro schedule on weekdays?
A: 40 more train trips.
2. The Purpose
Q: What is the primary goal of adding these extra train trips, according to a senior DMRC official?
A: The primary goal is to encourage commuters to use the metro rather than their private vehicles.
Q: What specific environmental issue is this DMRC initiative intended to help mitigate?
A: It is intended to help mitigate the city’s "deteriorating air quality". By
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7)JNUSU polls: 7 candidatesin fray for president’s post
Q2: How many candidates are competing for the post of JNUSU President?
A2: There are seven candidates in the fray for the President's post.
Q3: Which three student organizations have formed the 'Left Unity' alliance for the JNUSU polls?
A3: The three organizations are the All India Students’ Association (AISA), the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), and the Democratic Students’ Federation (DSF).
Q4: What is the stated primary objective of the 'Left Unity' alliance in this election?
A4: The primary objective is to "prevent the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) from entering the union."
Q5: Who is the presidential candidate for the 'Left Unity' alliance, and what issues does she plan to focus on?
A5: The Left Unity's presidential candidate is Aditi Mishra. She stated she would focus on "infrastructure development and commodification of education."
Q6: Name the presidential candidates representing the following groups:
Left Unity:
ABVP:
NSUI:
A6:
Left Unity: Aditi Mishra
ABVP: Vikas Patel
NSUI (Congress-backed): Vikash
(Note: The text uses 'Vikash' for NSUI and 'Vikas Patel' for ABVP)
Q7: Which student organization's presidential candidate mentioned aiming to change the existing "right-left binary"?
A7: Vikash from the Congress-backed National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) mentioned this goal.
8)Kerala CM puts PM SHRI scheme on hold, sets up 7-member review panel
Education Minister Sivankutty will chair the committee; move comes after ruling front ally CPI raises concerns over mandatory inclusion in the scheme to receive Central funds for education
📰 Current Affairs Q&A on PM SHRI in Kerala
Questions
1)What is the central government scheme that the Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, announced a freeze on implementing?
* A) Pradhan Mantri School Upliftment (PMSU) scheme
* B) Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme
* C) National Education Enhancement Program (NEEP)
* D) Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
2)What key concern did the CPI, a major ally of the ruling LDF in Kerala, raise regarding the scheme?
* A) The scheme's focus on private schools over government schools.
* B) The mandatory inclusion of the scheme to receive statutory federal grants for education.
* C) The scheme's high operating cost for the state exchequer.
* D) The lack of teacher training provisions in the scheme.
3) Who was appointed to chair the seven-member Cabinet sub-committee formed to review the concerns about the scheme?
* A) Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
* B) Revenue Minister K. Rajan (CPI)
* C) Law Minister P. Rajeeve (CPI[M])
* D) General Education Minister V. Sivankutty
4)The CPI publicly denounced the PM SHRI scheme, linking it to which Central government policy that Kerala has generally opposed?
* A) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
* B) Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
* C) National Education Policy (NEP)
* D) Central Vista Project
5)What significant financial consequence was implied for Kerala if it refused to join the PM SHRI scheme, as mentioned in the article's context?
* A) Loss of revenue from local body taxes.
* B) Inability to secure loans from international bodies.
* C) Withholding of statutory federal grants for school education, estimated at ₹1,446 crore.
* D) Suspension of grants for higher education institutions.
Answers
| Q. No. | Answer | Explanation/Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | The scheme is the PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India), which aims to develop schools to showcase the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. |
| 2 | B | The core issue was that the scheme was set as an "obligatory condition for releasing statutory federal grants" for school education, leading to the CPI's strong opposition. |
| 3 | D | Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that General Education Minister V. Sivankutty would chair the seven-member committee. |
| 4 | C | The CPI denounced the scheme as the "reactionary" National Education Policy (NEP)-linked PM SHRI scheme. Kerala has been a state generally opposed to the NEP 2020. |
| 5 | C | The article specifically mentions the fear of losing "statutory federal grants estimated at ₹1,446 crore" for school education due to the Centre making the PM SHRI scheme an obligatory condition. |
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