Which two Indian cooperatives have been ranked first and second globally in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025?

Amul & IFFCO two Indian cooperatives have been ranked first and second globally in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 5th November, 2025 |

Daily Current Affairs: 6 November 2025

Q1. In the recently released ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025, Indian cooperatives made a remarkable global impact by securing the top two ranks worldwide. Which of the following correctly identifies the organisations that ranked 1st and 2nd among global cooperatives?

(a) IFFCO; Amul

(b) KRIBHCO; IFFCO

(d) NAFED; GCMMF

(e) GCMMF; KRIBHCO

The Correct Answer: (c) Amul; IFFCO

Explanation:

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah congratulated Amul and Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) for achieving the top two ranks among the world’s top ten cooperatives, as per the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025.
According to the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025, released during the ICA CM50 Conference in Doha, Qatar, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (Amul) has been ranked 1 cooperative in the world based on GDP per capita performance.
Amul, through its apex body Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF), is India’s largest food product marketing organisation, with an annual turnover of USD 7.3 billion (2023–24). It procures about 35 million litres of milk per day from 18,600 village cooperative societies, under 18 member unions, covering 33 districts and involving 64 million milk producer members.
The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO), ranked second globally, was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in New Delhi. It is one of the largest cooperatives in the world, comprising about 35,000 member cooperatives, reaching over 50 million farmers across India. IFFCO manufactures and markets a wide range of fertilisers, playing a crucial role in strengthening India’s agricultural productivity and rural economy.

Q2. What was the theme of the 31st Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes organized by CBSE in 2025?

(a) “Learning Without Borders: Globalizing Indian Education”

(b) “Rooted in Wisdom, Rising with Vision: Reimagining Education through NEP 2020”

(d) “Innovate to Educate: The NEP Way”

(e) “Transforming Learning through Technology”

The Correct Answer: (b) “Rooted in Wisdom, Rising with Vision: Reimagining Education through NEP 2020”

Explanation:

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) organized its first International and 31st Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes in Dubai on 4–5 November 2025, under the theme “Rooted in Wisdom, Rising with Vision: Reimagining Education through NEP 2020.”
The event, held at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, marked a historic milestone as CBSE’s premier collaborative learning platform went global for the first time.

Q3. World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed every year on 5 November. The United Nations General Assembly declared this day in which year, and what is the theme for 2025?

(a) 2014; “Early Warning, Early Action”

(b) 2015; “Be Tsunami Ready: Invest in Tsunami Preparedness”

(d) 2013; “Building Back Better After Disaster”

(e) 2017; “Together for Tsunami Safety”

The Correct Answer: (b) 2015; “Be Tsunami Ready: Invest in Tsunami Preparedness”

Explanation:

World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025 is observed on November 5 with the theme “Be Tsunami Ready: Invest in Tsunami Preparedness.”
The 2025 campaign focuses on building resilient communities through the Tsunami Ready Programme, a global initiative aimed at transforming awareness into concrete preparedness and action.
The United Nations General Assembly designated 5 November as World Tsunami Awareness Day in December 2015, encouraging nations and organizations worldwide to promote awareness and innovative risk-reduction measures.
The idea for this observance came from Japan, a country that has faced multiple devastating tsunamis and developed extensive expertise in early warning systems, disaster preparedness, and resilient rebuilding (“Build Back Better”) to minimize future impacts.

Q4. Zohran Mamdani, who recently won the New York City mayoral election, belongs to which political party?

(a) Republican Party

(b) Labour Party

(d) Green Party

(e) Independent

The Correct Answer: (c) Democratic Party

Explanation:

Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat candidate, has won the New York City mayoral race, defeating independent candidate Andrew Cuomo. With this historic victory, Mamdani becomes the first Muslim and the youngest mayor of New York City in generations.
He is set to assume office on 1st January 2026. This marks a significant milestone in the city’s political landscape, symbolizing greater youth representation and diversity in leadership within one of the world’s most influential cities.

Q5. The 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit was held in which country, where the Gyeongju Declaration (2025) was adopted?

(a) Japan

(b) Singapore

(d) Malaysia

(e) South Korea

The correct answer is: (e) South Korea

Explanation:

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit 2025, held in Gyeongju, South Korea, concluded with the adoption of the APEC Leaders’ Gyeongju Declaration (2025). The declaration reaffirmed the member economies’ shared commitment to regional cooperation, digital transformation, and inclusive economic growth.

Key Outcomes of the APEC Summit 2025:

Adoption of the Gyeongju Declaration (2025):
The declaration underscored APEC leaders’ pledge to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, acknowledging the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and demographic transitions on global labour markets.
It focused on three core priorities:

Building the world’s most dynamic and interconnected regional economy.
Preparing the region for digital and AI-driven transformation.
Addressing shared challenges to ensure that the benefits of growth are equitably distributed.

APEC Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative (2026–2030):
A long-term framework aimed at fostering inclusive and resilient growth through:

Promotion of AI innovation and cross-economy cooperation.
Capacity building and adoption of sustainable, energy-efficient AI technologies.
Encouraging responsible and ethical AI deployment across the region.

Framework for Demographic Changes:
This new framework addresses regional challenges such as ageing populations, declining birth rates, and rapid urbanisation.
It calls for people-centric, intergenerational policies to strengthen social resilience, promote innovation-driven employment, and support the growth of a “silver economy” catering to ageing societies.
Enhanced Economic and Technological Cooperation:
- China and South Korea renewed their currency swap agreement and signed a cybersecurity Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
- US–China bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the summit indicated a thaw in trade tensions, with plans to restart trade negotiations and reduce select tariffs.
Reaffirmation of Inclusive, Rules-Based Multilateralism:
APEC leaders reiterated their commitment to the Putrajaya Vision 2040, emphasizing:

Free and fair trade,
Predictable and transparent investment environments, and
Cooperation through multilateral frameworks rather than economic fragmentation.