

Daily Current Affairs Today 8 November 2025: A new day brings fresh chances to learn. Staying updated with daily news helps aspirants know important happenings in politics, finance, sports, science, and technology. These news updates cover many areas like government, economy, science, environment, international relations, and key events in India and worldwide as of November 8, 2025.
The summaries include topics such as budget announcements, global meetings, major awards, defence deals, company mergers, and environmental news. This habit not only keeps you informed but also broadens your knowledge in many fields, helping you stay prepared and aware.
This helps candidates develop a strong and balanced understanding of recent events, major national and international updates relevant to upcoming SSC exams like CHSL, CGL, CPO, etc.
Which airport in India made history as the world’s first airport fully powered by solar energy?
a) Indira Gandhi International Airport
b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
c) Cochin International Airport (Ans)
d) Kempegowda International Airport
The Cochin International Airport in Kerala continues to make headlines as India’s first fully solar-powered airport. It generates 100% of its energy requirements from solar power, making it a global model for sustainable infrastructure.
Key Fact: Cochin Airport’s solar capacity exceeds 40 MW, saving nearly 3 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Exam Relevance: Important for SSC, Railway, and Banking exams under topics like Renewable Energy and Indian Infrastructure.
Which country has decided to adopt India’s Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
a) Kenya
b) Ethiopia (Ans)
c) Nepal
d) Bangladesh
Also Read: SSC Monthly Current Affairs 2025
Ethiopia has announced plans to adopt India’s Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana– National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) model to tackle rural poverty and promote women’s empowerment.
The Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) aims to promote self-employment and women empowerment in rural areas.
Implemented by: Ministry of Rural Development
Launched in: 2015
Current Focus: Enhancing livelihood through Self Help Groups (SHGs) and skill training.
Why Important: Frequently asked in SSC Current Affairs and Social Welfare Scheme sections.
Which country has become the world’s first cashless nation, where phone taps and cards have replaced physical money?
a) Norway
b) Sweden (Ans)
c) Finland
d) Denmark
In a major global economic development, Sweden has officially transitioned to become the first cashless economy in the world.
Key Insight: Over 99% of all financial transactions in Sweden are now conducted digitally.
Exam Tip: This fact aligns with topics under Global Economy, Banking Awareness, and Digital Finance.
Capital: Stockholm
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Which company launched ‘Project SunCatcher’ to test AI data centers in space?
a) Microsoft
b) Google (Ans)
c) Amazon
d) SpaceX
Google has announced Project Suncatcher, a pioneering plan to build AI-powered data centres in space to harness continuous solar energy and reduce Earth’s carbon footprint. Project Suncatcher is Google’s research initiative to create solar-powered AI data centres in space by deploying high-performance TPUs (Tensor Processing Units) aboard orbiting satellites that communicate through optical data links.
Who received the World Peace and Security Leadership Award 2025 for contributions to peace and security?
a) Dalai Lama
b) Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Ans)
c) Kailash Satyarthi
d) Ban Ki-moon
Boita Bandana festival, which celebrates ancient maritime traditions, is celebrated in which Indian state?
a) West Bengal
b) Odisha (Ans)
c) Kerala
d) Andhra Pradesh
Which country’s accession to the UN Water Convention may create potential water-sharing issues with India?
a) Nepal
b) Bangladesh (Ans)
c) China
d) Bhutan
Who wrote the patriotic song “Vande Mataram”, which completed 150 years?
a) Rabindranath Tagore
b) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (Ans)
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Subramania Bharati
Written by: Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
First sung on: 7 November 1875, on the occasion of Akshay Navami
First publication: In the novel Anandamath (1882), written in Sanskrit
Declared National Song: 24 January 1950 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India’s first President
First performed: At the 1896 Indian National Congress Session, presided by Rahimatullah Sayani
“Vande Mataram” began to be sung at all major national gatherings from 1905 onwards.
Which institute, along with Tata Memorial Hospital, developed the new cancer treatment technology ‘NexCAR19’?
a) IIT Delhi
b) IIT Bombay (Ans)
c) IIT Madras
d) IIT Kanpur
In a landmark medical advancement, Tata Memorial Hospital, in collaboration with IIT Bombay, has developed Next CR19, a Made-in-India cancer treatment.
Key Feature: Uses Indian generic medicines instead of foreign drugs
Focus: Targeted therapy for cancer using mRNA technology
Launched by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi
This innovation marks a significant step toward affordable healthcare and medical self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
India now has its first-ever Digital Tribal Museum, inaugurated at Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh by Prime Minister Modi.
Theme: Celebrating tribal heritage and culture through interactive digital exhibits
Linked Event: The upcoming Gaurav Diwas on 15 November, honouring Birsa Munda Jayanti
Additional Museum: A permanent Tribal Museum also exists in Jharkhand
This initiative strengthens India’s commitment to preserving tribal traditions and promoting digital cultural education.
Hockey India celebrated 100 years of Indian Hockey (1925–2025) with a major ceremony held at which stadium on 7th November 2025?
a) Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar
b) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi (Ans)
c) Birsa Munda Stadium, Rourkela
d) Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana
The Hockey India Centenary Celebration was held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, marking 100 years of Indian hockey excellence.
Formed in: 1925
Organised by: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Current President: Dilip Tirkey
India’s Olympic Record:
8 Gold Medals
1 Silver Medal
4 Bronze Medals (including Tokyo 2021)
Historical Note: The first hockey club in India was established in Calcutta in 1855, during the British period.
Observed annually on 7 November, National Cancer Awareness Day was launched in 2014 by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, then Health Minister.
Theme 2025: “Early Detection Saves Life”
Objective: To encourage regular screening and early diagnosis of cancer
Global Link: World Cancer Day is observed on 4 February with the theme “United by Uniqueness”
This awareness initiative plays a vital role in India’s public health education and preventive healthcare programs.
The European Union (EU) announced an ambitious target to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040.
Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
Notable Leader: Ursula von der Leyen
Member Update: United Kingdom remains outside the EU after Brexit.
This goal strengthens global efforts under the Paris Agreement toward achieving net-zero emissions.
India has launched its own Quantum Security Chip to enhance cybersecurity in communication and digital infrastructure.
First Semiconductor Chip Name: Vikram
Use: Strengthens quantum-safe communication channels
Developed under: The Digital India and Make in India initiatives
These developments mark India’s leap into next-generation technology and data security innovation.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced fresh initiatives to tackle urban pollution and plastic waste management.
Theme: “Clean India, Green India”
Key Program: National Clean Air Mission (NCAP) targets 20–30% reduction in PM2.5 by 2030.
Exam Relevance: Commonly featured in Environment and Current Affairs sections of SSC CGL and CHSL.
| Topic | Key Points |
| Smart Cities Mission | Added 12 new cities to the Smart City list. |
| Digital Rupee Expansion | RBI expands e₹ pilot to 10 more cities. |
| National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 Update | Focus on AI and vocational training at school level. |
| PM Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 | 3 crore new LPG connections distributed this year. |
India–UK Trade Agreement: Talks in final phase for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
NASA’s Artemis Mission: Lunar base project enters stage two for Moon habitation study.
UNESCO Heritage Update: India’s Hampi shortlisted for an additional heritage zone nomination.
RBI Repo Rate: Maintained at 6.50% to balance inflation.
Digital Banking Growth: Over 85% of transactions now done via UPI and net banking.
New Scheme: “One District, One Bank Hub” launched to improve credit flow to rural entrepreneurs.
Cochin Airport – 100% solar-powered (Kerala)
Sweden – First Cashless Country
Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – Rural Empowerment Mission
RBI Repo Rate – 6.50%
NCAP – 30% pollution reduction target by 2030
Vande Mataram - Written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (1875), National Song since 1950
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